Chris Murch

Chris Murch

Joined: Feb 27, 2018

Former Division 3 bench scrub. Founder: @thisleaguenet. Other scribblings: @213hoops, @defpen, @fivetier. Follow my music account @nigelroxbury.

CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 14: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers listens to LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers after the game at Quicken Loans Arena on December 14, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Lakers 121-112. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

NBA: 5 teams that could make a big jump in 2018-19

TORONTO, ON - MAY 27: Kyle Lowry #7 and DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Toronto Raptors react late in their 887 to 113 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in game six of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2016 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre on May 27, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)

Toronto Raptors: Does LeBron’s decision change the team’s outlook?

NBA Golden State Warriors Klay Thompson (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors: Is Game 4 a potential ‘punt game’ for the Dubs?

PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 08: Kevin Durant

Golden State Warriors: Nobody should be happy about Kevin Durant’s career night

OAKLAND, CA - MAY 31: JR Smith #5 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles in the closing seconds of regulation as LeBron James #23 attempts direct the offense against the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on May 31, 2018 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Who’s Mans? 5 best J.R. Smith moments both on-and-off the court

OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 17: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after a play against the Houston Rockets with Kevin Durant #35 and Draymond Green during their NBA game at ORACLE Arena on October 17, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors: The villain the NBA doesn’t need

NBA Boston Celtics Kyrie Irving (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Ballin’ For Business: NBA players and their LinkedIn profiles

DALLAS, TX - MARCH 11: Chris Paul

Houston Rockets: Is Chris Paul’s legacy on the line in the 2018 NBA Playoffs?

PORTLAND, OR - OCTOBER 24: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers is introduced before the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Moda Center on October 24, 2017 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

Making Basketball Great Again: Breaking down the wacky world of NBA music

OMAHA, NE - MARCH 25: Devonte' Graham #4 of the Kansas Jayhawks is defended by Trevon Duval #1 of the Duke Blue Devils during the second half in the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Midwest Regional at CenturyLink Center on March 25, 2018 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

2018 NBA Draft: 5 best projected second-round picks

BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 2: Devin Booker

Making Basketball Great Again: The potential of the Phoenix Suns

CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 11: Kemba Walker #15 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts after a play against the Toronto Raptors during their game at Spectrum Center on February 11, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

NBA: 6 best bang-for-buck contracts in the NBA

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 13: Lou Williams

The LA Clippers are bringing exciting basketball back to the city

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 23: Commissioner Adam Silver poses for a photo with the top prospects before the start of the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 23, 2016 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

The way-too-early 2016 NBA Lottery redraft