Posts by Jared Dubin

July 1, 2013
Finding the Right Destination and the Right Price for the Versatile Andre Iguodala

Being able to put NBA players into neat little boxes helps fans, writers, and executives alike conceive of their value, be it around the league or to a particular team. Rim-protecting bigs, 3-and-D wings, pure point guards, bench scorers; when a player conforms to one of these archetypes, it’s that much easier to pinpoint how […]
June 4, 2013
The Definition of Insanity: Why It’s Time to Move Away From Retread NBA Head Coaches

Popular consensus holds that when looking to fill a head coaching vacancy, hiring a coach with prior NBA head coaching experience is the smart, safe move. Congratulations, NBA team! You’ve chosen an “experienced, veteran coach” who “knows the league” and “has seen everything!” You’re ready to take on the world. Funny story: That’s basically a […]