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The Alan Anderson Effect

by Jonathan Tjarks

There’s no bright line dividing proven NBA rotation players like Landry Fields and free agents playing overseas like Alan Anderson. For the most part, “NBA experience” isn’t worth the extra cost. Just as in tennis, the distribution of talent in basketball is pyramidal. The difference between LeBron James or Novak Djokovic and the #350 player in their respective sports is immense. Read more »
The Reserve Big Man Problem

by Jonathan Tjarks

Like quarterbacks, quality big men are difficult to find. Here is a look on how the lack of strong frontcourt depth could harm teams like the Knicks and the Clippers in a compressed regular season. Read more »
No Need For Hysteria, NBA Will Survive

by Jonathan Tjarks

The lockout will unquestionably damage the NBA, but not to the extent its fans fear or its detractors hope. There are several important reasons why it is so well-positioned in the long-term. Read more »
The Limiting Nature Of How Young Talent Is Developed In The USA

by Jonathan Tjarks

Many blamed the youth development system for Team USA's loss in the Women's World Cup. Those same arguments can be applied to the consequences of American basketball players raised on an AAU-dominated system. Read more »
D-League Versus Europe, Part II

by Erildas Budraitis

While more money can be made in Europe, some current and former D-League players were pleased to receive the opporturnity to be seen by NBA scouts on a consistent basis and play in their home country. Read more »
D-League Versus Europe, Part I

by Erildas Budraitis

Players who go to Europe rave about the opportunity to play at a high level while making good sums of money; unlike what is available in the D-League Read more »
Welcome To The New RealGM

by Ryan Hoak

RealGM is pleased to be releasing the initial, beta phase, of our new basketball website with dozens of brand new features. Read more »
D-League Showcase Recaps (Thursday)

by Andrew Perna

Justin Dentmon starred with 38 points, 13 assists and seven rebounds. Read more »
D-League Showcase Recaps (Wednesday)

by Andrew Perna

Cole Aldrich had 19 points and five rebounds in Tulsa's win over Dakota. Read more »
D-League Showcase Recaps (Tuesday)

by Andrew Perna

Shane Edwards, Anthony Goods, Brandon Costner and Chris Johnson had standout performances in Tuesday's D-League Showcase. Read more »
D-League Showcase Recaps (Monday)

by Andrew Perna

Jeff Adrien, Othyur Jeffers, Orien Greene and Dar Tucker had big days on Monday. Read more »