http://www.yardbarker.com/content/player/4617 Recent articles about Brad Miller en-us Hey, world! I'm Dwayne Schintzius. I am a seven-foot tall Russian who is actually from Florida, and I have the worst mullet in the history of the universe. DEAL WITH IT. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm about to lace up my size 27 Converse and play some suffocating defense... Sun, 11 May 2008 23:49:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/265891 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/265891 No question about it, MVP Kobe Bryant is the best shooting guard and the best player in the NBA. He averaged 28.3 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 5.4 APG and 1.5 SPG, while leading his team to clinch the top seed in the West. He's one of the most explosive players in the league, and if you want the ball in anyone's hands in the 4th quarter, it's in his. Player (Current Team/Former Team) PPG, RPG, APG, SPG, BPG * = Best in Category (R) = Rookie Steals 1+ Shown 1. Kobe Bryant (LAL) 28.3*, 6.3, 5.4, 1.5, 1.2 BPG (Playoffs) 2. Allen Iverson (DEN) 26.4, 3, 7.1*, 2* 3. Tracy McGrady (HOU) 21.6, 5.1, 5.9, 1 4. Dwyane Wade (MIA) 24.6, 4.2, 6.9 1.7 5. Joe Johnson (ATL) 21.7, 4.5, 5.8, 1 6. Vince Carter (NJN) 21.3, 6, 5.1, 1.2 7. Jason Richardson (CHA) 21.8, 5.4, 3.1, 1.4 8. Manu Ginobili (SAS) 19.5, 4.8, 4.5, 1.5 9. Michael Redd (MIL) 22.7, 4.3, 3.4 10. Ray Allen (BOS) 17.4, 3.7, 3.1 11. Kevin Martin (SAC) 23.7, 4.5, 2.1, 1 12. Brandon Roy (POR) 19.1, 4.7, 5.8, 1.1 13. Monta Ellis (GSW) 20.2, 5, 3.9, 1.5 14. Rip Hamilton (DET) 17.3, 3.3, 4.2, 1 15. (R) Kevin Durant (SEA) 20.3, 4.4, 2.4, 1, 0.9 BPG* 16. Mike Miller (MEM) 16.4, 6.7*, 3.4 17. Leandro Barbosa (PHX) 15.6, 2.8, 2.6 18. Ben Gordon (CHI) 18.6, 3.1, 3 19. Jason Terry (DAL) 15.5, 2.5, 3.2, 1.1 20. Raja Bell (PHX) 11.9, 3.7, 2.2 21. Randy Foye (MIN) 13.1, 3.3, 4.2 22. Rashad McCants (MIN) 14.9, 2.7, 2.2 23. Cuttino Mobley (LAC) 12.8, 3.6, 2.6, 1 24. DeShawn Stevenson (WAS) 11.2, 3.9, 3.1 25. Larry Hughes (CHI/CLE) 12.2, 3.4, 2.7, 1.5 26. Anthony Parker (TOR) 11.4, 4.1, 2.2, 1 27. Ronnie Brewer (UTA) 12, 2.9, 1.8, 1.7 28. J.R. Smith (DEN) 12.3, 2.1, 1.7 29. Wally Szczerbiak (CLE/SEA) 11.5, 2.9, 1.4 30.. Willie Green (PHI) 12.4, 2.5, 2 Just Missed It Juan Carlos Navarro 10.9, 2.6, 2.2 Michael Finley 10.1, 3.1, 1.4 Jerry Stackhouse 10.7, 2.3, 2.5 Wed, 07 May 2008 13:21:26 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/264312 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/264312 When it comes down to the best center in the NBA, there's no question that Dwight Howard is #1, with Yao Ming finishing second. Howard's averaging a 22 PPG and 18.2 RPG and 3.8 BPG in the playoffs, numbers that haven't been seen since Wilt Chamberlain. The other 4 positions will be posted over the week. Player (Current Team/Former Team) PPG, RPG, APG, SPG, BPG * = Best in Category (R) = Rookie Blocks 1.5+ Shown Blocks and Steals Shown if both are 1+ 1. Dwight Howard (ORL) 20.7, 14.2*, 1.3, 2.2 BPG 59.9% FG 2. Yao Ming (HOU) 22*, 10.8, 2.3, 2 BPG 3. Pau Gasol (LAL/MEM) 18.9, 8.4, 3.2, 1, 1.5, 58.9% FG (LAL) 4. Al Jefferson (MIN) 21, 11.1, 1.4, 1.5 BPG 5. Chris Kaman (LAC) 15.7, 12.7, 1.9, 2.8 BPG 6. Marcus Camby (DEN) 9.1, 13.1, 3.3, 1.1 , 3.6* 7. Andrew Bogut (MIL) 14.3, 9.8, 2.6, 1.7 BPG 8. Andrew Bynum 13.1, 10.2, 1.7, 2.1 BPG, 63.6% FG (35 games) 9. Zydrunas Ilgauskas (CLE) 14.1, 9.3, 1.4, 1.6 BPG 10. Tyson Chandler (NOH) 11.8, 11.7, 0.2 11. Samuel Dalembert (PHI) 10.5, 10.4, 0.5, 2.3 BPG 12. Brad Miller (SAC) 13.4, 9.5, 3.7*, 1, 1 13. Shaquille O'Neal (PHX/MIA) 13.6, 9.1, 1.7, 59.3% FG (Season) 14. Andris Biedrins (GSW) 10.5, 9.8, 1 15. (R) Al Horford (ATL) 10.2, 9.6, 1.5 16. Rasheed Wallace (DET) 12.7, 6.6, 1.8, 1.2, 1.7 17. Mehmet Okur (UTA) 14.5, 7.7, 2 18. Brendan Haywood (WAS) 10.6, 7.2, 0.9, 1.7 BPG 19. Troy Murphy (IND) 12.2, 7.2, 2.2 20. Kendrick Perkins (BOS) 7, 6.1, 1.1, 1.5 BPG, 61.6% FG* (Season) 21. Eddy Curry (NYK) 13.7, 4.2, 0.5 22. Josh Boone (NJN) 8.2, 7.3, 0.8 23. Andrea Bargnani (TOR) 10.2, 3.7, 1.1 24. Nazr Mohammed (CHA/DET) 7.6, 6, 0.9, 61.7% FG (CHA) 25. Darko Milicic (MEM) 7.2, 6.1, 0.8, 1.6 BPG 26. Erick Dampier (DAL) 6.1, 7.5, 0.9, 1.5 BPG 27. Joel Przybilla (POR) 4.8, 8.4, 0.4 28. (R) Joakim Noah (CHI) 6.1, 5.6, 1.1 29. Fabricio Oberto (SAS) 4.6, 5.2, 1.2, 60.8% FG 30. Mark Blount (MIA/MIN) 8.4, 3.8, 0.6 31. Johan Petro (SEA) 6, 5.1, 0.4 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:15:50 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/261765 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/261765 Kings had some sick dunks this year, and if you don't like Brendan Haywood after his flagrant against LeBron, wait til' the end of the video. Him, Tim Duncan, Lamar Odom, Shane Battier, Kelenna Azubuike, Darko Milicic, C.J. Miles, all woke up on the wrong side of the highlight reel. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:36:24 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/253580 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/253580 Better late than never. The Kings took the season series 2-1 and Artest was the big hero from deep in the end, hitting 4 clutch 3 pointers to help the Kings knock the Hornets out of first place for the second time. The Kings are doing their part in the playoffs, even though they aren't in it. Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:11:29 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/236522 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/236522 The Kings, led by John Salmons took the season series 3-1 and handed the Blazers one of their more dismal road losses of the year, and Josh McRoberts made an appearance. Plus, in honor of Brad Miller undergoing surgery, the team wore headbands. Check out the pics in the comments. Sat, 12 Apr 2008 10:32:28 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/235853 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/235853 I just want to start out by saying that this has been the worst fantasy basketball season ever. While the actual NBA season has been a treat, and numerous breakout players have emerged, I'm mired in injuries that would bring the healthcare industry to a halt if all of my guys were treated at once. Injuries come at me clandestinely when I least expect it. As soon as one of my players gets healthy, another misses a game out of the clear blue sky. Over the past several weeks, my team that already had Gilbert Arenas and Jermaine O'Neal on it has had to contend with random DNPs from the likes of Gerald Wallace, David Lee, Rafer Alston, Beno Udrih, Brandon Roy and Tim Thomas. Yes, I was counting on Tim Thomas. And not only did these guys all crap out at various points of the last month, I never found out about their absences until after I started them - or, conversely, never had them in my lineup when they returned. I could never find any information on them. I don't even think their wives knew they were hurt. Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:33:05 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/235700 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/235700 Even though Melo dropped 47 points, 21 in the 4th quarter, that couldn't stop the Kings, playing without 3 starters and their top scorer playing sick, from feeling a mile high after holding off Denver for their 36th win. The Nuggets could lose the 8 spot if the Warriors win today. Sun, 06 Apr 2008 11:17:52 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/230222 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/230222 The Kings played spoiler for a night, denying the Rockets their 50th win and a tie for 3rd place in the West with the Lakers. Instead they stay in 6th place, diminishing their chances for the Southwest division title and homecourt advantage. Great game to watch all the way down to the end. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:00:27 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/226751 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/226751 With this week having been highlighted on my calendar since last April, I've dubbed it the "Sportal Alignment" period. Like many astrologists and zodiac experts will refer to as Planetary Alignment, in late March and early April we reach a nexus in sports almost like no other time period during the course of the year. Everyone truly has something going on this time of year… Baseball lovers have renewed hope that another Spring Training brings and MLB's Opening Day; Pro Basketball fans have the precursor to the NBA playoffs, where every game becomes more valuable down the stretch en route to the playoffs; Of course the Fantasy Basketball playoffs are in full swing; Potential NFL stars of tomorrow have gritted their way through another Combine, and the NFL Draft is so close you can smell the vendors grilling up a storm outside MSG; And last but not least, my focus for Fantasy Ballers this week, the NCAA Basketball Tournament ! Tue, 25 Mar 2008 10:21:05 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/217682 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/217682 Desperate to move on from the 2007-08 season as soon as possible, Jeff Andriesse and Greg Fox summoned all of their friends for a marathon 2008-09 NBA Mock Draft. What becomes apparent is they have pulled off the earliest mock draft in internet history. Also they have no friends. Jeff took the odd numbers, Greg the evens, and they went toe to toe for 10 rounds. Here are Rounds 6-10. Sat, 22 Mar 2008 20:03:01 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/214784 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/214784 Line of the Night: Mike Miller (9.4) had a spectacular game, scoring 34 points while shooting 12-16 from the floor and hitting 7 threes. He also had 7 boards, 4 assists, and a steal and block apiece. But don't get too excited Mike Miller owners, the game came against – surprise, surprise - the New York Knicks, who allowed Memphis to score 120 points. Sat, 22 Mar 2008 08:00:06 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/214016 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/214016 Emotions ran high when Warriors fans came down again, including Artest vs. Davis. The Warriors couldn't deliver what their fans said they could do, and Kevin Martin and the Kings ran them out at the end. Prayers go out to Monta and Antwain Ellis and the entire Ellis family. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:34:55 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/210216 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/210216 Bouncing back from a Suns loss, Kings have won 3 of 4, Raptors, 4 straight Ls. Both teams played all around games, but the Kings came out on top thanks to Kevin Martin's 32 points. And Anthony Parker might have family on the team, now that his sister, NCAAW phenom Candace Parker, is engaged to Shelden Williams. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:51:57 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/204670 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/204670 The Kings were hot, the Blazers were not. The Kings are playing with their newfound philosophy called "L.A. Energy." Treat every team like they're the Lakers. Plus, I'm calling out Lamar Odom's big mouth for calling the Kings a high school team when he can't back himself up. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:27:39 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/199071 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/199071