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Poll: Is Grant Hill A Hall Of Famer?

June 1st, 2013 at 9:02pm CST by Spencer Lund

After Grant Hill announced his retirement tonight, many people started wondering whether Hill had done enough over his career to warrant a place in the Springfield, Massachusetts Hall of Fame?

Chris Tomasson of Fox Sports Florida, spoke to Hill a few years ago about the possibility of Hall of Fame enshrinement. Here's what Hill told Tomasson at the time (Sulia link):

"You kind of leave that to the media and the barber shops. It's a matter of opinion."

"I don't know (if he's a Hall of Famer). Certainly my injuries took away maybe a good chance of it happening. You could argue against it and say that I wasn't healthy for a long period of time. But I did have six or seven years of health, with All-Star Games, and the college stuff.

"Certainly, if it would happen, it would be great. If it doesn't happen, I'm certainly more proud of getting back (from injuries) and playing than making the Hall of Fame. I don't mean to say anything negative about the Hall of Fame and minimize its importance, but opportunities are a little different after (a career) is almost taken from you.''

Hill made seven All-Star teams during his 19-year NBA career and shared the 1994/95 Rookie of the Year award with Jason Kidd. He also made four All-NBA 2nd Team's and one All-NBA 1st Team before ankle injuries destroyed his quickness going to the basket.

During the 1996/97 season with Detroit when Hill made his only All-NBA 1st team, he also finished third in MVP voting. It's easy to forget how explosive he was before his ankles started giving out shortly after signing with the Magic in the summer of 2000.

But Hill's on-court accolades pre- and post-injury don't adequately sum up how gracious an athlete he was over the course of his career. David Stern said of Hill, via Brian Mahoney of the Associated Press (Twitter link), that he "embodied the ideals of dedication and perseverance in overcoming injury and adversity." That's something voters will keep in mind when they cast their ballot for the Hall of Fame.

So we put it to you: Should Grant Hill be elected into the Hall of Fame?

Poll: Who Will Coach The Clippers?

May 30th, 2013 at 2:31pm CST by Luke Adams

Since the Clippers parted ways with Vinny Del Negro earlier this month, rumors have swirled about who will replace Del Negro on L.A.'s bench next season. At least one report has suggested that, after opting for inexpensive hires in recent years, the team is eyeing big-name candidates. Of those big names, Jeff Van Gundy and Brian Shaw may be at or near the top of the club's wish list, according to the latest report.

Lionel Hollins is also drawing interest from a number of clubs, and the Clippers, who were eliminated by Hollins' Grizzlies in round one, are among them. Alvin Gentry, Nate McMillan, and Byron Scott are other candidates believed to be favored by Chris Paul, which figures to be a significant factor as the point guard's free agency approches.

So what do you think? Will one of those aforementioned candidates end up on the Clippers' bench next season, or could it end up being a name that hasn't been a major part of the discussion so far? Weigh in below with your vote and your thoughts on who will become the next Clippers' head coach.

Poll: Which Team Will Lionel Hollins Coach?

May 28th, 2013 at 10:42am CST by Luke Adams

With Phil Jackson and Stan Van Gundy seemingly uninterested in head coaching positions, perhaps the most coveted name on the market is Lionel Hollins, who is coming off leading the Grizzlies to the Western Finals.

As we heard this morning, Hollins is expected to receive interest from the Clippers, Nets, and Bucks, with the Grizzlies hoping to bring him back as well. Hollins has said he'd like to return to Memphis, but with so many potential suitors in play, the Grizzlies may not be able to compete with the deep-pocketed Nets or other teams in a bidding war.

So do you expect to see Hollins back on the Grizzlies' bench next season, or do you think he'll be coaching elsewhere? Feel free to add your thoughts in the comments after making your vote below.

Poll: Which Underdog Is More Likely To Advance?

May 23rd, 2013 at 3:52pm CST by Luke Adams

Coming into the Conference Finals, the Grizzlies were viewed by many pundits and observers as a decent bet to knock off the Spurs. Memphis had won eight of its last nine games against two top-five teams in the Western Conference – the Clippers and Thunder – and the Grizzlies' 2011 upset of the Spurs was still fresh in most fans' minds.

On the other hand, not many of us gave the Pacers much chance against the defending champion Heat. The presence of LeBron James and Indiana's lack of depth had most prognosticators taking Miami in five or six games.

So far, neither the Grizzlies or Pacers have managed to win a game in their respective Conference Finals, but there's reason to believe there's still hope for a comeback on each team's part. The Grizzlies are heading back home coming off a tight overtime loss, while the Pacers were a buzzer-beating LeBron layup away from stealing Game One in Miami.

With the Grizzlies down 2-0 and the Pacers down 1-0, there's a good chance neither team will complete a comeback. But if you had to bet on one of the two, which underdog do you feel has the better chance to pull off the upset?

Poll: Who Will Be The Number One Pick?

May 22nd, 2013 at 10:03pm CST by Michael Pina

The Cavaliers won last night’s lottery, their second time doing so in three years. Who will they take with the first pick?

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Poll: Who Should Coach USA Basketball?

May 18th, 2013 at 6:32pm CST by Spencer Lund

Mike Krzyzewski isn't ruling out returning as the coach of USA Basketball through the 2016 Olympics, Pete Thamel at SI.com reports. "There's a chance," Krzyzewski says, "That's correct." USA Men's Basketball chairman, Jerry Colangelo, said "Give it another week and we should be resolved."

The Men's Basketball national team will be meeting for a mini-camp this summer from July 22-25, but they're still not decided on a coach, unless Krzyzewski comes back to coach again after winning the gold medal at this past summer's Summer Olympics. So, do you want Coach K back, or would you prefer one of these other candidates?

Poll: Will The Kings Ever Move To Seattle?

May 15th, 2013 at 10:05pm CST by Michael Pina

Earlier today the NBA’s Board of Governors voted against moving the Kings to Seattle. But this process is far from over, even if the Kings play their games in Sacramento next season. Do you think the team will ever move to the Seattle?

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Poll: Unrestricted Free Agent Shooting Guards

May 13th, 2013 at 6:35pm CST by Zachary Links

This year's free agent market is fairly underwhelming, especially if you believe that top unrestricted free agent Chris Paul will re-sign with the Clippers. However, it's a pretty solid crop at the two-guard position. Tyreke Evans is undoubtedly the premier restricted free agent in the group, unless you don't consider him to be an actual two-guard. Meanwhile, Monta Ellis, O.J. Mayo, and J.R. Smith all hold player options and could receive massive paydays if they opt out. Beyond those players, you have names such as Kevin Martin of the Thunder and J.J. Redick of the Bucks available as unrestricted free agents. We want to know how you rank the top UFAs at the two-guard position this summer…

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Poll: Who Is The Best Available Coaching Retread?

May 10th, 2013 at 11:11pm CST by Chuck Myron

Eight coaches who’ve guided teams to the NBA Finals within the past 15 years have been linked to open jobs within the past month. One, Mike Brown, was re-hired by the Cavaliers, the team he took to the Finals in 2007. Another is Phil Jackson, who doesn’t appear to be interested in coaching again. His 11 championships would make him the obvious top choice for many, but even without him, there’s an impressive collection of veteran coaches on the market.

There are also plenty of worthy up-and-comers in the mix for coaching jobs. Still, even for those who follow the likes of Kelvin Sampson, Brian Shaw and Michael Malone on a nightly basis, there’s no telling exactly how it will go once a career assistant has an NBA team of his own. Sampson has a little more oomph to his resume, since he took over the Rockets for a while during Kevin McHale‘s absence this season, but even that experience pales in comparison to the lengthy track records of some of the coaches looking for work. Teams with their eyes set on a splashy hire, like the Nets, appear destined to go with someone their fans have seen on the sidelines before.

Assuming the Zen Master is unavailable, if you were running an NBA front office and had decided to hire a veteran coach, which one would you pick? I’ve listed the six guys, aside from Brown and Jackson, who’ve been to the Finals, but feel free to name another candidate in the comments.

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Poll: Who Should’ve Won Coach of the Year?

May 8th, 2013 at 6:23pm CST by Michael Pina

Nuggets head coach George Karl was named the NBA's Coach of the Year today, but the announcement was met with a bit of controversy. Did Karl deserve it, or did another deserving candidate?

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