Posts by Grantland Staff
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NBA Job Interview: Otto Porter Jr. (With Scouting Report!)
Jalen Rose and Bill Simmons talk to NBA draft prospect Otto Porter Jr. about how he plans to guard LeBron James, the parts of his game he needs to improve, and the odds he ends up on the Detroit Pistons. Check out the full-length video below, followed by Brett Koremenos’s scouting report. Watch all the […]
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NBA Job Interview: Kelly Olynyk (With Scouting Report!)
Jalen Rose and Bill Simmons talk to NBA draft prospect Kelly Olynyk about playing on the no. 1 team in the country, adjusting to the physicality of the NBA, and how Olynyk plans to “man up” when he plays against his childhood idol, Dirk Nowitzki. Check out a short clip below, followed by Brett Koremenos’s […]
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NBA Job Interview: Michael Carter-Williams (With Scouting Report!)
Jalen Rose and Bill Simmons talk to NBA draft prospect Michael Carter-Williams about transitioning from Syracuse’s zone defense to man-to-man defense in the NBA, and the upsides of being an unselfish teammate. Then, Bill gets a little too excited about Williams being a Celtics fan. Check out a short clip below, followed by Brett Koremenos’s […]
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NBA Job Interview: Mason Plumlee (With Scouting Report!)
Jalen Rose and Bill Simmons ask Mason Plumlee about what his brother has told him about playing in the league, his fear of playing against Carmelo, and getting a suit that fits when you are 6-foot-11. Check out the full interview below, followed by Brett Koremenos’s scouting report. Watch all the NBA Job Interviews here. […]
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NBA Finals Shootaround: The Gospel of King James
So much amazing is happening, and the Shootaround crew is here to help you keep track of it all. You’ll find takes on moments you might’ve missed from the previous night, along with ones you will remember forever. Not-So-Simple Math netw3rk: The confetti has only just settled to the court. The players are posing with […]
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Grantland on the 2013 NBA Playoffs
Our team’s sweep of the NBA postseason.
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NBA Job Interview: Shabazz Muhammad (With Scouting Report!)
Jalen Rose and Bill Simmons question NBA draft prospect Shabazz Muhammad about the controversy over his age, as well as his backpack and his reaction to a teammate hitting a game-winning shot. Check out a short clip below, followed by Brett Koremenos’s scouting report and the full-length video. Watch all the NBA Job Interviews here. […]
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Grantland on the 2013 NHL Playoffs
Our coverage of the breakout players, most heartbreaking losses, and biggest games of this year’s Stanley Cup race.
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NBA Job Interview: Ben McLemore (With Scouting Report!)
Jalen Rose and Bill Simmons talk to NBA draft prospect Ben McClemore about the comparisons to Ray Allen, his struggles with poverty, and his reputation for having trouble asserting himself. Check out a short clip below, followed by Brett Koremenos’s scouting report and the full-length video. Watch all the NBA Job Interviews here. And watch […]
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NBA Job Interview: Alex Len (With Scouting Report!)
Jalen Rose and Bill Simmons question NBA draft prospect Alex Len about his injury, his adjustment to life in America, and his girlfriend, who can dunk. Check out a short clip below, followed by Brett Koremenos’s scouting report and the full-length video. Watch all the NBA Job Interviews here. And be sure to watch this […]
