How Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Broke the Usage Metric
In basketball, the more you ask a player to do, the less efficient they become. It is a simple rule…
John Gove
John serves as a general basketball contributor for Last Word on Sports, focusing his coverage on college basketball and the NBA. He brings over a decade of writing experience to the team, having covered a diverse range of sports and leagues. A graduate of SUNY Cortland, John holds both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Education.
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Making Sense Of Chet Holmgren’s Drop-Off And What It Means For The Oklahoma City Thunder
It’s Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. The season is on the line. The…
Decoding Jose Alvarado’s Tactical Impact for the New York Knicks
The box score from Game 4 of the Eastern Conference tells a tale that goes against basketball logic. If you…
The Postseason Optimization of Mikal Bridges
When the NBA postseason begins, most national attention focuses on superstars and their roles in a team’s success or failure.…
Why Naz Reid Is The Ultimate Trade Target For The Orlando Magic
The Orlando Magic enter this offseason needing to adjust their on-court structure for next season. More specifically, the organization must…
Anthony Black and the Orlando Magic’s Roster Puzzle
Watching the Orlando Magic operate in the halfcourt can feel like watching a traffic jam on a two-lane highway. It…
The Next Step In Paolo Banchero’s Offensive Evolution
The Orlando Magic’s hard-fought first-round battle against the Detroit Pistons highlighted a clear reality. Paolo Banchero is an elite, foundational…
Evaluating Jason Kidd’s Fit With the Orlando Magic
The Dallas Mavericks delivered a massive coaching curveball to the NBA, deciding to part ways with head coach Jason Kidd…
How The New York Knicks Support Structure Built A Contender
Whenever analysts discuss the New York Knicks, the conversation generally circulates around various catchy buzzwords. All of the basketball minds…
Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks Still Make Sense
Three things in this life hold true: death, taxes, and Giannis Antetokounmpo trade speculation. After a disappointing regular season in…
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