Michael DePrisco
Bio
Basketball writer for The Unbalanced
Lead Writer for CelticsBlog
Stories (8/0)
- Top Story - October 2017
Don't Expect a Big Year out of Ben SimmonsTop Story - October 2017
The Philadelphia 76ers have one of the best young cores in the NBA. Led by Joel Embiid, the Sixers have aspirations of becoming one of the best teams in the league once LeBron James and the Golden State Warriors fall off the mountain top.
By Michael DePrisco7 years ago in Unbalanced
Two Underrated Rookies Heading into the 2017-18 Season
Last season, Malcolm Brogdon, the 36th pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, flew under the radar as the 2016-17 season started for the Milwaukee Bucks. Drafted as a senior from Virginia, Brogdon wasn't supposed to do much except provide some shooting and defense off the bench. Nobody expected him to play over 26 minutes a night and start each of the Bucks' six playoff games.
By Michael DePrisco7 years ago in Unbalanced
NBA Rookies that Will Struggle in 2017-18
A week ago I outlined three rookies that are poised to have successful rookie seasons. Jayson Tatum (BOS), De'Aaron Fox (SAC), and Dennis Smith (DAL) were all players with translatable NBA skills and are in situations with their teams that will help their development throughout the 2017-18 season.
By Michael DePrisco7 years ago in Unbalanced
Can John Wall Lead the Washington Wizards to the NBA Finals?
John Wall led the Washington Wizards to it's highest win total since the 1978-79 season with 49 wins last year. They made it through the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the playoffs in six games, but then lost a seven-game series to the Boston Celtics in the eastern conference semifinals.
By Michael DePrisco7 years ago in Unbalanced
The Three Point Shot Will Flip NBA Basketball
We are in the midst of a three point revolution. Seemingly started by Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors two years ago, teams are taking more threes than ever before. Basketball analytics has contributed to this outburst of long range shooting, as coaches and players have realized that it is better to shoot more threes and layups than mid range jumpers.
By Michael DePrisco7 years ago in Unbalanced