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…
John Gove
John serves as an NBA contributor for Last Word on Sports. 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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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…
Why the New York Knicks Look Unstoppable
For the longest time, following the New York Knicks was a grind. It was all about low-scoring games, focused on…
Dissecting Jon Scheyer’s Roster Construction Blueprint
Once upon a time, college programs built their rosters solely by recruiting talent from the high school ranks. Coaches, such…
Dame Sarr: Duke’s Defensive Glue
Roster building is not only about talent collection. Of course, acquiring skilled players is a major piece of constructing a…
Cameron Williams: Duke’s New Frontcourt Anchor
The Duke Blue Devils ended the 2025-26 campaign on a sour note, falling to UConn in the dying seconds of…
Decoding The Duke Backcourt Rotation
In today’s college basketball, success is dictated by a high-stakes transfer portal and NIL. Constructing a college basketball roster is…
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