Yardbarker: Luther Head

Game Notes: SIUE at Illinois

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:56:11 -0500

by Quinn Peterson A day after Jay-Z and N.E.R.D. rocked the stage, Assembly Hall was still the place to be for excitement. This time the spaz was for over the start of the regular season for Illinois men’s basketball, as the Illini defeated the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars, 96-69. Friday marked the beginning of a new era for Illinois. You know that recruiting drought that’s plagued the Illini over the past few years? Gone. Expectations were high for Illinois’ class of recruits t...

BDL's 2009-10 NBA Preview: Indiana Pacers

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:30:42 -0500

Once again back is the incredible ... Ball Don't Lie's NBA previews, outlining off-season moves, projecting win totals, spinning tracks and much, much more. It's a fun, hot mess. Right now, the Indiana Pacers.2008-09 Record: 36-46, fourth place in Central DivisionHead Coach/Hair: Jim O'Brien/Cooked halibutKey Additions: Tyler Hansbrough(notes), Dahntay Jones(notes), Earl Watson(notes), Solomon Jones(notes), Luther Head(notes)Key Losses: Jarrett Jack(notes), Marquis Daniels(not...

Look out for the masked man

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:11:49 -0500

THE `BURBS - "Did Dunleavy suffer a setback?" That was one of the first questions I was asked after the Pacers signed Luther Head. The answer: No. Dunleavy is still doing well in his rehabilitation from knee surgery earlier this year. So there's no need to start panicking about Mikey D. Larry Bird has had his eye on Head for a couple of years. He mentioned Head's name to me earlier this summer when we were talking about free agents. "It was too hard to pass up,&quo...

Luther Head to the Pacers?

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:00:11 -0500

The Indy Star’s beat guy, via Twitter, says it’s about to happen: “pacers very close to signing guard luther head, according to a source.”

Source: Luther Head To The Pacers

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:02:08 -0500

Before Allen Iverson signed with Memphis, I said that I was surprised to see Luther Head still available on the free agent market; and that if the Grizzlies don’t pick him up, some team will before training camp starts. Well, according to Mike Wells of the Indianapolis Star, that team is the Indiana Pacers. The [...]

Buried in the second round, there lurks a guard without a position that will someday set the world on Fire.

Sat, 02 May 2009 17:28:15 -0500

That's the Myth of the Next Gilbert Arenas from Free Darko. It's a reason to draft tweeners, undersized two's, and Luther Head. But never mind all that, I have an early candidate for most likely to be the next Gilbert Arenas.Jack McClinton.Now let me explain myself before you decide to go trolling for more pictures of Jessica Biel in Powder Blue. He could turn out to go the route of Chris Lofton (a.k.a. the great shooter who has to spend time in Europe). It would be a shame, but w...

Rockets Say Goodbye to Luther Head

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:25:06 -0500

Rockets waive fourth year guard to give him a chance elsewhere -- Just when Luther Head was deemed healthy enough to play, the Rockets gave him the chance to do it The Rockets cut Luther on Saturday, ending early his fourth season with the "Luther has been a great player and ...

T-Mac: Peace Out

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 18:06:26 -0500

McGrady is out for three weeks. I, for one, am shocked. But T-Mac injury jokes are old and boring, so let's ask the real question: where does this put the Rockets in the meantime? Luther Head has apparently jumped into the starting role, despite racking up 4 minutes in the game prior to T-Mac's ...

Day 33 of 170: David Leegasim

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 11:56:35 -0500

Line of the Night: It's just time to accept the fact that the New York Knicks are the fantasy version of King Midas ? everything they touch turns to gold, including Stephon Marbury's brain.

Rockets "Head" Off Spurs At The Pass 103-84

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 03:39:56 -0500

Houston Rockets guard Luther Head led seven players in double figures as the Rockets bombarded the San Antonio Spurs Saturday 103-84. Head starting for the injuredA Tracy McGrady helped spark the huge first quarter by Houston. The Rockets would hold a double digit lead at the end of the period, and were pretty much in control [...]

Rockets "Head" Off Spurs At The Pass 103-84

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 03:15:28 -0500

Houston Rockets guard Luther Head led seven players in double figures as the Rockets bombarded the San Antonio Spurs Saturday 103-84. Head starting for the injured Tracy McGrady helped spark the huge first quarter by Houston. The Rockets would hold a double digit lead at the end of the period, and were pretty much in control for the balance of the game.

Unsung Hero Day: Luther Head

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 09:10:21 -0500

Don Langridan at sports blog, With Malice, has dubbed today as Unsung Hero Day. The point is to recognize the guys who toil and work hard every day, for no recognition. We should appreciate the role-players who come on and give that valuable 2-5 minutes. Without them, there is no NBA. Without further ado, I pronounce my unsung hero: Luther Head. By definition, Luther Head probably does not even qualify as a candidate on Unsung Hero Day. He is only in his third year of play in the NBA, playing all three years with the Houston Rockets. This year, he is averaging his lower points per game total at 7.5PPG, down from his high of 10.9PPG that he averaged last year. Still, in his first two years, he logged 80 games a piece and is on pace to come close to that mark again this year. He is definitely what you call a role-player. Luther has seen his minutes decrease this year, which is definitely partly due to the formation of a rejuvenated, young, and very talented Houston Rockets team that at one point this season, went 22 games without losing. Luther Head still has a long career ahead of him where he could potentially one day earn a starting spot on an NBA roster. My personal opinion; however, is that he will be a role-player off the bench until the day he retires. As a player who really fits at the two spot, Luther is undersized, at 6?3. He was able to hide his lack of size when playing college ball at the University of Illinois and definitely shined on the courts growing up in Chicago. He was part of a great team in college, playing alongside Deron Williams and Dee Brown. Luther always displays his heart and passion for the game in every minute that he logs. That's what makes him an NBA unsung hero.

Day 128 of 170: The Day the Celtics Clinched a Playoff Spot

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 19:12:16 -0500

Line of the Night: On the night when Boston clinched their spot, and the Jazz won their 17th straight game, LeBron James (6.35) overshadowed both. 50 points and 10 assists will do that. I like how they threw in the interaction with Jay-Z at the end there. I just hope by the time James gets to New Jersey Brooklyn, they can assemble a better supporting cast than Cleveland.