http://www.yardbarker.com/poker/players/brad_daugherty/77192 Recent articles about Brad Daugherty en-us The top overall pick in the NBA Draft has been traded only once on Draft night in the Lottery era. the Magic, a year after selecting Shaquille O'Neal with the top overall pick and lucking into the top pick after a 41-41 season that saw them tied for the final Playoff spot in the East, shipped Chris Webber to Golden State for a point guard named Anfernee Hardaway (and three first round picks). There have been other trades -- Philadelphia traded the top overall pick before the draft to Cleveland in 1986, allowing the Cavaliers to select Brad Daugherty -- however, trading the top pick in the Draft is extremely rare. This is supposed to be the ultimate prize. A reward for losing and a booster shot for franchises that need the most help. These are where your franchise players are supposed to come from. What to do in a weak draft then? With hardly anyone showing any excitement for top Draft prospects like Nerlens Noel, Ben McLemore and Victor Oladipo as a franchise game-change... Wed, 08 May 2013 20:29:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/magic_pelicans_open_to_trading_their_lottery_winnings/13579277 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/magic_pelicans_open_to_trading_their_lottery_winnings/13579277 Magic, Pelicans open to trading their lottery winnings http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/magic_pelicans_open_to_trading_their_lottery_winnings/13579277 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The top overall pick in the NBA Draft has been traded only once on Draft night in the Lottery era. the Magic, a year after selecting Shaquille O'Neal with the top overall pick and lucking into the top pick after a 41-41 season that saw them tied for the final Playoff spot in the East, shipped Chris Webber to Golden State for a point guard named Anfernee Hardaway (and three first round picks). There have been other trades -- Philadelphia traded the top overall pick before the draft to Cleveland in 1986, allowing the Cavaliers to select Brad Daugherty -- however, trading the top pick in the Draft is extremely rare. This is supposed to be the ultimate prize. A reward for losing and a booster shot for franchises that need the most help. These are where your franchise players are supposed to come from. What to do in a weak draft then? With hardly anyone showing any excitement for top Draft prospects like Nerlens Noel, Ben McLemore and Victor Oladipo as a franchise game-change... Wed, 08 May 2013 18:01:43 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/magic_pelicans_open_to_trading_their_lottery_winnings/13578299 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/magic_pelicans_open_to_trading_their_lottery_winnings/13578299 Magic, Pelicans open to trading their lottery winnings http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/magic_pelicans_open_to_trading_their_lottery_winnings/13578299 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Yeah, I remember where I was. I remember exactly what I threw at the television, too. Twenty-four years ago yesterday, Michael Jordan forever changed NBA history. The date was May 7, 1989. The event was a deciding Game 5 of a first-round playoff series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls. The series was tied at two games apiece, with the finale at the old Richfield Coliseum. At the time, I was just a dumb kid who lived about 10 miles from the Coliseum. Naturally, the Cavs were my favorite team in my favorite league. Actually, when it comes to the NBA, Ive always rooted for teams based on their personnel -- not their location or the color of their uniforms. These Cavs offered the best of all worlds. They featured the type of players I love, team-first guys such as Brad Daugherty, Larry Nance and Mark Price who could pass and shoot and always played hard. They were good people, too. They were quality athletes who understood the game. They played an old-school style, as if their playbook ha Wed, 08 May 2013 17:04:38 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/the_shot_heard_round_world_remains_a_major_pain/13578068 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/the_shot_heard_round_world_remains_a_major_pain/13578068 The Shot heard 'round world remains a major pain http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/the_shot_heard_round_world_remains_a_major_pain/13578068 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Sometimes a random jersey gets sent our way that absolutely floors us. This weekend that happened as our friend Mark Stafford captured this Hoopster rocking a Chris Mills Cavaliers jersey in Brussels. Seeing someone wearing a Chris Mills jersey in Cleveland none the less anywhere in the United States would be impressive but to see it in Brussels takes this to a whole other stratosphere. As you can see by the looks on the faces of the guys at this bar they can’t believe what they are seeing either. So what it is about seeing a Chris Mills jersey that makes it so dope? To start Mills was only on the Cavs for four seasons and while there he was decent but not great. He averaged double digit points in three of his four seasons, was average on the glass (about 5 boards per game), and didn’t do much with the rock (around 2 dimes per game). Those numbers say nice contributor but not “I need to go and buy his jersey ASAP and never take it off”. It would be like 15 years from now seeing some... Mon, 21 Jan 2013 12:08:49 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/best_random_jersey_of_the_year_so_far_chris_mills_cavs/12715639 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/best_random_jersey_of_the_year_so_far_chris_mills_cavs/12715639 Best random jersey of the year so far – Chris Mills Cavs http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/best_random_jersey_of_the_year_so_far_chris_mills_cavs/12715639 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png JTG Racing Press Release DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – - It’s a new year and a new car. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers set sail for a three-day test session at Daytona International Speedway January 10-12 in preparation of the 55th annual Daytona 500 scheduled Sunday, February 24.Bobby Labonte Bobby Labonte and his JTG Daugherty Racing team are well prepared to make single car runs and also mix it up in the draft with the 2013 No. 47 Toyota Camry during the Daytona Preseason Thunder test session at the 2.5-mile tri-oval. Each day, the session is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a lunch break from noon to 1 p.m. “We obviously already tested at Charlotte Motor Speedway with the new car and now we’re ready to tackle Daytona,” said 2000 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Bobby Labonte. “We’ve been gearing up for Daytona during the off season and we’ve got a couple cars ready to go. Brian Burns (crew chief) has surrounded himself with some really good people and we are so far ahead of where we were last year at this Thu, 10 Jan 2013 10:51:47 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/bobby_labonte_and_jtg_daugherty_racing_ready_to_get_down_to_business_with_2013_toyota_camry_at_daytona_testing/12623989 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/bobby_labonte_and_jtg_daugherty_racing_ready_to_get_down_to_business_with_2013_toyota_camry_at_daytona_testing/12623989 Bobby Labonte and JTG Daugherty Racing Ready to Get Down to Business with 2013 Toyota Camry at Daytona Testing http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/bobby_labonte_and_jtg_daugherty_racing_ready_to_get_down_to_business_with_2013_toyota_camry_at_daytona_testing/12623989 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png It has been talked about for some time. It is gaining traction once again. JTG Daugherty would like to expand to a second team, the latest cycling of this story comes from Mike Bagley. Bagley spoke to team co-owner Brad Daugherty who said the organization would like to add a second team early in the 2013 season. Currently JTG Daugherty fields one car, the No. 47 Toyota driven by Bobby Labonte. Labonte’s best finish of the 2012 season was a ninth place finish at Martinsville. The 2013 season will mark his third with the organization. Adding a second team would be a building step for the team who has done a good job at keeping their existing sponsors while branching off to pick up a few additional ones. Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:52:35 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/poker/article_external/jtg_daugherty_looks_to_add_second_nascar_cup_team/12423811 http://network.yardbarker.com/poker/article_external/jtg_daugherty_looks_to_add_second_nascar_cup_team/12423811 JTG Daugherty looks to add second NASCAR Cup team http://www.yardbarker.com/poker/articles/jtg_daugherty_looks_to_add_second_nascar_cup_team/12423811 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Approaching the Indianapolis Motor Speedway race weekend, JTG Daugherty Racing announced today significant changes that include a new general manager and crew chief change for the No. 47 single-car NASCAR Sprint Cup Series operation.  Bobby Hutchens joins the racing organization as general manager.“Bobby Hutchens is someone I have admired for a long time and the individual I’ve turned to many times for direction over my 18 years as a car owner,” said JTG Daugherty Racing co-owner Tad Geschickter. “In my opinion, he is the best in the business and we are fortunate to have someone of his caliber step in to help steer our team in the right direction during this important transition.”David Hyder will assume the role as interim crew chief for this weekend’s race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.“We have our eye on the crew chief that we want for the long term, but couldn’t get it all done in time for the next few races,” Geschickter said. “We would rather make the right decision for the lo... Tue, 24 Jul 2012 14:00:39 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/poker/article_external/jtg_daugherty_racing_announces_interim_crew_chief_and_new_general_manager/11288185 http://network.yardbarker.com/poker/article_external/jtg_daugherty_racing_announces_interim_crew_chief_and_new_general_manager/11288185 JTG Daugherty Racing Announces Interim Crew Chief and New General Manager http://www.yardbarker.com/poker/articles/jtg_daugherty_racing_announces_interim_crew_chief_and_new_general_manager/11288185 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The image Friday night was just too ironic to ignore. Brad Daugherty, African American NASCAR commentator and car owner, working for ESPN prior to Nationwide action at Darlington — with a Confederate flag flying from an RV in the infield behind him. A Confederate flag may fly from the South Carolina State House, but this isn’t a Palmetto State thing. I’ve consistently seen rebel flags at Pocono and Dover, and I’ll be shocked if I don’t see at least some at Watkins Glen and New Hampshire when I make my way to those tracks later in the year. For Daugherty, a 7-footer with a press credential, there’s a combination of insulation/intimidation factor that likely keeps him from feeling too uncomfortable in what ostensibly would seem to be an unfriendly atmosphere. But what about the average person of color who wants to enjoy America’s No. 1 spectator sport and feel safe and secure? For all of the talk of NASCAR’s prominence exploding in the past 30 years, you can’t help but wonder how much... Sun, 13 May 2012 17:26:51 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/poker/article_external/nascars_next_safety_fix_less_confederate_flags/10784081 http://network.yardbarker.com/poker/article_external/nascars_next_safety_fix_less_confederate_flags/10784081 NASCAR’s next safety fix? Less Confederate flags http://www.yardbarker.com/poker/articles/nascars_next_safety_fix_less_confederate_flags/10784081 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Joey Crawford is that old, bald, NBA referee who signals technical fouls with only his two index fingers. You already knew who I was talking about because you probably find him annoying, but I added his picture anyways just to make sure we're on the same page. Crawford's been blowing whistles and passing out tech's all over the League for the last 35 years, and he even tried to fight Tim Duncan once. In addition to all that, he also threw Cavalier Legends Brad Daugherty and Larry Nance out of a game in Cleveland way back in the day for laughing while they were sitting on the Cavs bench.Crawford opened up about his career in the NBA in a New York Times article that ran over the weekend, and below is where Joey Crawford talks about launching Nance and Daugherty for the crime of laughing: I can honestly say, I have no idea who I gave my first technical to. I have no idea. I gave so many of them. I hate to say it, but when I first started, it was like giving candy. Once, I... Tue, 08 May 2012 14:00:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/poker/article_external/joey_crawford_talks_about_throwing_larry_nance_and_brad_daugherty_out_for_laughing/10747112 http://network.yardbarker.com/poker/article_external/joey_crawford_talks_about_throwing_larry_nance_and_brad_daugherty_out_for_laughing/10747112 Joey Crawford talks about throwing Larry Nance and Brad Daugherty out for laughing http://www.yardbarker.com/poker/articles/joey_crawford_talks_about_throwing_larry_nance_and_brad_daugherty_out_for_laughing/10747112 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png JTG Daugherty Racing was formed in 1995 as a thriving NASCAR Nationwide Series operation winning their first race the very next season with driver Jeff Fuller. The team also dabbled in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, but from the start co-owner Tad Geschickter’s vision was to compete on the NASCAR Sprint Series level. In 2009, the single-car operation ventured into unchartered waters with Australian driver Marcos Ambrose and Geschickter’s lifelong goal came to fruition. Today, 2000 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion leads the team into race number eight of the 2012 season at Kansas Speedway for the STP 400 behind the wheel of the No. 47 Reese Towpower & Highland Toyota Camry. It’s been a long road with a lot of changes and sacrifices, but Geschickter feels good about the team’s journey. “I believe we are ahead of schedule this season,” said Geschickter, who owns the team along with Brad Daugherty and Jodi Geschickter. “There have been some hiccups on fuel mileage with t... Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:23:59 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/jtg_daugherty_racing_continuing_to_make_progress_entering_kansas_speedway_with_labonte_and_reese_towpower/10589311 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/jtg_daugherty_racing_continuing_to_make_progress_entering_kansas_speedway_with_labonte_and_reese_towpower/10589311 JTG Daugherty Racing Continuing to Make Progress Entering Kansas Speedway with Labonte and Reese Towpower http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/jtg_daugherty_racing_continuing_to_make_progress_entering_kansas_speedway_with_labonte_and_reese_towpower/10589311 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png We had some great guests this week on ‘Basketball & Beyond with Coach K’ in anticipation of Saturday night’s matchup between Duke and North Carolina. Two former Blue Devils, Dave Henderson and Grant Hill, and two former Tar Heels, Brad Daugherty and Eric Montross, joined us to relive their favorite moments in the classic rivalry. Clip #1 Clip#2 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 04:39:00 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/poker/article_external/former_tar_heels_blue_devils_dish_on_the_heated_rivalry/10220944 http://network.yardbarker.com/poker/article_external/former_tar_heels_blue_devils_dish_on_the_heated_rivalry/10220944 Former Tar Heels & Blue Devils Dish On The Heated Rivalry http://www.yardbarker.com/poker/articles/former_tar_heels_blue_devils_dish_on_the_heated_rivalry/10220944 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Brad Daugherty was the No. 1 pick in the 1986 NBA draft. But after eight seasons, he returned to his first love: racing. Bruce Martin details his path from the hardwood to the racetrack. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:30:51 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/poker/article_external/bruce_martin_former_nba_all_star_daugherty_has_always_been_a_racer_at_heart/8559046 http://network.yardbarker.com/poker/article_external/bruce_martin_former_nba_all_star_daugherty_has_always_been_a_racer_at_heart/8559046 Bruce Martin: Former NBA All-Star Daugherty has always been a racer at heart http://www.yardbarker.com/poker/articles/bruce_martin_former_nba_all_star_daugherty_has_always_been_a_racer_at_heart/8559046 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Daugherty plans to race in eight NASA Southeast Region events during the 2012 season and he has decided to test a NASCAR Camping World Series truck at Martinsville Speedway on Wednesday. Continue reading → Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:05:10 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/poker/article_external/brad_daugherty_back_behind_the_wheel/8397829 http://network.yardbarker.com/poker/article_external/brad_daugherty_back_behind_the_wheel/8397829 Brad Daugherty back behind the wheel http://www.yardbarker.com/poker/articles/brad_daugherty_back_behind_the_wheel/8397829 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The last time the Cleveland Cavaliers drafted a player with the first overall pick that guy never really was all that vocal about encouraging NBA free agents to come join him here.  And no, I'm not talking about Brad Daugherty.  I'm not trying to drum up any negative feelings about any ex-Cavalier players either, I only mention for added perspective.  I swear.We're continuing to move forward here at Stepien Rules in what we've dubbed the 2011-12 Season Of Hope, and we are more than happy to do so.  There's plenty of reasons to be encouraged if you think about.One of those reasons is Kyrie Irving.  With this extended off-season allowing him ample time to heal whatever may have once ailed his famous toe, he appears ready to take on the NBA challenge that now awaits him. Finally.  If you're a Cavs fan, he's offering some awesome quotes too as he looks to explode from the starting gates just after Christmas Day. Like this one published yesterday by David Aldr... Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:10 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/kyrie_irving_wants_to_make_cleveland_a_free_agent_destination/8397688 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/kyrie_irving_wants_to_make_cleveland_a_free_agent_destination/8397688 Kyrie Irving Wants To Make Cleveland A Free Agent Destination http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/kyrie_irving_wants_to_make_cleveland_a_free_agent_destination/8397688 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Musical chairs are in the works at Michael Waltrip Racing. Members of the No. 47 JTG/Daugherty crew, that were contracted by MWR, have been told their services will not be needed beyond Dec. 2. Most of the employees will not be displaced and will instead work directly for JTG/Daugherty Racing. JTG/D plans to move out of MWR at the end of the season and return to its building in Harrisburg, N.C. Most of the staff is already in place said team owner Tad Geschickter. On Tuesday, Geschickter said, "the fab shop is completely hired and the body shop is too. We're still going to be hiring additional people to fill a few spots." Geschickter's relationship began with MWR and Toyota at the end of the 2008 season when driver Marcos Ambrose competed in the final four races. The following season, Geschickter partnered with Brad Daugherty and JTG/Daugherty was formed. For the past three seasons, JTG/D has worked under the MWR roof. The No. 47 team had its cars and pit crews provided by MWR. Last mon Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:45:00 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/waltrip_crew_workers_on_the_move/8116663 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/waltrip_crew_workers_on_the_move/8116663 Waltrip crew workers on the move http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/waltrip_crew_workers_on_the_move/8116663 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/c/5c52de7e962f22111e4b26e5ef9e96e8de8d5ea9/mini/NASCAR_Sprint_Cup_0c0b.jpg