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The Philadelphia 76ers as Pokemon

Jul 14, 2016
2 min

The Philadelphia 76ers as Pokemon

Ben Simmons - Mewtwo Ben Simmons translates to the Pokemon Mewtwo because he is the most complete player on the roster. Mewtwo was a legend in the Pokemon series and Simmons has the chance and skills to reach that level. Some called Mewtwo the fifth best Legendary Pokémon and the sixth best Pokémon overall and Simmons can very well be that way in the NBA. Jahlil Okafor - Electrode Okafor is electric and plays with energy just like an Electrode, but at times can be volatile an

The Los Angeles Lakers as Pokemon

Jul 13, 2016
2 min

The Los Angeles Lakers as Pokemon

D’Angelo Russell – Pikachu He’s electric, he can do a little bit of everything. He’s someone that’s loyal to the organization, even amidst criticism. Pikachu is also the most popular Pokemon in the game, and Russell is developing a huge following in L.A. Luol Deng – Mr. Mime He has the ability to mimic other Pokemon, just like Luol Deng can mimic multiple positions, playing the 3 and the 4. Deng is also a quiet player, and rarely shows a lot of emotion, always staying cool

How High School Recruiting Classes Look Now: Part 2

Mar 9, 2016
4 min

How High School Recruiting Classes Look Now: Part 2

Continuing the rundown of high school recruiting classes from 2003 until 2012 using the Rivals rankings by class. Each player (with NBA experience) is shuffled into subjective categories. Since I am the writer, I will use my discretion. Sound good? Let’s get to it. 2008: *Photo via USA Today Superstars (0): All-Stars (4): 2. Jrue Holiday 3. Demar DeRozan 51. Klay Thompson 122. Draymond Green Role Players (15): 1. Byron Mullens 4. Brandon Jennings* 6. Tyreke Evans 7. Al-Farou

New Signature Shoe Releases and What Players Will Get Their Own Signature Shoe Next?

Mar 2, 2016
6 min

New Signature Shoe Releases and What Players Will Get Their Own Signature Shoe Next?

We’re past the NBA All-Star break and only about 20 games or so remain in the NBA season. Throughout the year we have seen players feature many different styles of signature shoes. This season I was able to pick up Steph Curry’s Blue and Yellow signature shoe and Kobe’s 10 Elite High Top “American” Themed shoe. During the past couple of months I’ve created a list of more signature shoe releases. I’ve also created a list of possible NBA players who are next up to get their own

NBA Players Signature Shoes 2015-16 Season

Dec 9, 2015
5 min

NBA Players Signature Shoes 2015-16 Season

Each year only a few NBA players release their own signature shoe for public purchase. These are some of the nicest and most expensive basketball shoes in the world. As fans, we all want to wear the same shoes that our favorite NBA players wear on the court. These famous brands consist of Nike, Jordan, Adidas, and Under Armour. The players usually wear their signature shoe for the first half of the season, and then a similar edition during the second half. Some players have a

The All-Time Tournament: NBA Finals

Sep 14, 2015
4 min

The All-Time Tournament: NBA Finals

Boston Celtics(1) vs. Golden State Warriors(3) Game 1: Celtics 104-100 Box Score In front of a standing room only crowd at the resurrected Boston Gardens, the Celtics stormed out to a game one victory over the Warriors thanks two heroic performances by Bill Russell (22 points, 17 rebounds) and Larry Bird (19 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists). With the game tied at 93 with 2:20 left in the fourth quarter, Russell connects on a bank shot from the right wing to give the Celtics a l

The All-Time Tournament: Conference Finals

Sep 7, 2015
5 min

The All-Time Tournament: Conference Finals

Boston Celtics (1) vs Chicago Bulls (2) Game 1: Celtics 106-89 Box Score The Celtics walked away with the victory in game one thanks to a strong second half and a decided rebounding advantage. The Celtics collected 16 more rebounds than the Bulls and limited second chance opportunities. Larry Bird led the Celtics in scoring with 28 points and Bill Russell and Robert Parish anchored Boston on the glass. Parish, who hasn’t played a big role in the Boston game plan during the to

Sep 4, 2015
3 min

OTG Awards: Soundbite of the Year

We all love listening to NBA players answer stupid questions, and there are a ton of stupid questions (shout out to the people who ask awesome ones). From interviews to post game pressers, we care about what these players say and lose our minds when they go against popular opinion. Now I know the NBA does a great job holding press conferences and handing out big trophies for deserving players. Even the NBPA wanted to get fancy and hand out their “Players Awards” on BET (guess

Sep 3, 2015
4 min

OTG Awards: Endorser of the Year

It’s hard to watch television and not see a commercial featuring a NBA star. Some are good actors, others, well, aren’t. Now I know the NBA does a great job holding press conferences and handing out big trophies for deserving players. Even the NBPA wanted to get fancy and hand out their “Players Awards” on BET (guess they weren’t that fancy). With everyone seemingly giving away awards, we here at Off the Glass decided we wanted to hand out hardware (but not really) to celebra

Sep 2, 2015
3 min

OTG Awards: WTF Moment of the Year

When’s the last time someone did something where you just couldn’t help but utter that wonderful phrase…no not Hakuna Matata. I’m talking about the infamous, WTF. Did you just read that sentence and spew those words? Now I know the NBA does a great job holding press conferences and handing out big trophies for deserving players. Even the NBPA wanted to get fancy and hand out their “Players Awards” on BET (guess they weren’t that fancy). With everyone seemingly giving away awa

OTG Awards: Meme of the Year

Sep 1, 2015
3 min

OTG Awards: Meme of the Year

The internet has a way of turning everyday moments into legend, and there is no exception during the NBA season. Meme’s have become a pop culture phenomenon and some of the most liked, retweeted and shared posts on the internet. Now I know the NBA does a great job holding press conferences and handing out big trophies for deserving players. Even the NBPA wanted to get fancy and hand out their “Players Awards” on BET (guess they weren’t that fancy). With everyone seemingly giv

The All-Time Tournament: Western Conference Round 2

Aug 29, 2015
5 min

The All-Time Tournament: Western Conference Round 2

On Wednesday we wrapped up the second round of the Eastern Conference All-Time Playoffs. The heavily favored Boston Celtics were pushed to the brink by the Detroit Pistons while the Chicago Bulls disposed of the Philadelphia 76ers in five games. As we did with the Eastern Conference wrap up, we go game by game for the series that went seven games and briefly recap the other series. Don’t worry if you prefer the game by game format, we will be using that style for the confe

The All-Time Tournament: Eastern Conference Round 2

Aug 27, 2015
5 min

The All-Time Tournament: Eastern Conference Round 2

We made it to round two! Thank you to everyone who has been taking time to read these posts, it’s truly been a fun project. Today we are looking at the second round of the Eastern Conference which includes our very first seven game series of the tournament! For that series, I’m going to break each game down individually but in the other series, you’ll get an overview. Look for the second round of the Western Conference later this week, but until then…enjoy! East Round 2 Bos

The All-Time Tournament: Western Conference Round 1

Aug 20, 2015
7 min

The All-Time Tournament: Western Conference Round 1

(1) Los Angeles Lakers vs (8) Phoenix Suns Game 1: Lakers 108-107 Box Score Game 2: Lakers 116-98 Box Score Game 3: Lakers 118-104 Box Score Game 4: Suns 110-108 Box Score Game 5: Lakers 118-99 Box Score *Photo via Bleachereport (Lakers win series 4-1) There are a few things that should be considered during this simulation: -These aren’t real players—just a bunch of numbers being crunched, analytics, and super scientific stuff that I punch into a supercomputer and transl

The All-Time Tournament: Eastern Conference Round 1

Aug 18, 2015
7 min

The All-Time Tournament: Eastern Conference Round 1

The All-Time NBA Tournament is officially underway! If you missed the rules and reasoning, you can check out the original post by clicking here! No need for chit-chat. Let’s get right to the results from the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs! (1) Boston Celtics vs (8) Cleveland Cavaliers Game 1: Celtics 105-98 Box Score Game 2: Celtics 107-100 Box Score Game 3: Celtics 120-117 Box Score Game 4: Celtics 110-84 Box Score (Celtics win series 4-0) *Photo via Zim

The All-Time Tournament

Aug 11, 2015
11 min

The All-Time Tournament

The Rundown: A few weeks back, I was sitting in my cubicle at the Off the Glass offices when I was trying to determine who would win in a game between the Pittsburgh Pisces and Flint Tropics when out of nowhere, my phone rang. It was Shaquille O’Neal. “Do you think an all time Lakers team could beat an all time Bulls team?” he asked me, catching me off guard. “I don’t know, Shaq. How did you get my number?” “I’m looking at the starting five,” he continued, “I don’t see a scen

NBA Video Games, a Brief History Part 2

Aug 10, 2015
7 min

NBA Video Games, a Brief History Part 2

The response to the first part of the NBA video game retrospective was incredible. I’m sorry for the delay in getting part two for everyone to read. I must admit, I found it easier to write the first part than I did this part. I think it’s because it’s easier to wax nostalgic than it is to tell you why the last five years of NBA2K because if you read this website regularly, you’re probably the kind of person who already knows that NBA2K is great beyond words. Anyhow, due t

The Five Best Uniforms of the 2014-15 Season

Jul 29, 2015
3 min

The Five Best Uniforms of the 2014-15 Season

As a person intrigued by fashion, the uniforms worn by each team is something that I look forward to every year. From the throwbacks that resurrect a feeling of nostalgia with older fans, to the alternates that spice up the team’s typical uniforms, and finally the jerseys for Chinese New Year, Latin Nights, Christmas Day and so-on serve to celebrate a particular holiday or event. There were some solid uni’s on display this past year, but some very bad ones as well. The Washi

NBA Video Games, a Brief History Part 1

Jul 29, 2015
8 min

NBA Video Games, a Brief History Part 1

My wife and I had our first baby back in March. A week before she was born, we had another couple over for dinner and my friend gave me a low down on what the first year of fatherhood was going to be like. “The first year sucks. Don’t get me wrong. You don’t realize it at the time. The kid just sort of lies there and doesn’t do anything. The first year sucks, but you won’t understand that until year two. Then you won’t realize how terrible year two is until you get to y

Ballers and Brawlers

Ryan Buchanan & Marc Cantave

Jul 28, 2015
8 min

Ballers and Brawlers

Here at Off the Glass, we had an epiphany. Basketball players and wrestlers have a lot in common. Don’t believe us, just watch us prove it. Some of the best NBA stars can be compared to the greatest stars in WWE history. Here are a few wrestlers from WWE, past and present that resemble some of our favorite basketball players. John Cena/LeBron James Ryan: This is the easiest comparison to make. The NBA markets LeBron James as their definitive star and he proves why he’s t