Archive - Prada's Pictures

Julius Randle passes the first trial of playoff superstardom.

May 28, 2021 •

March 2021

Giant leap forward

Bradley Beal shows why jumping up is much more important than jumping out.

Mar 5, 2021 •

February 2021

The face-up low-post monster

Joel Embiid is dominating the way the NBA's past great centers once did ... except for one key difference.

Feb 25, 2021 •

Why is the Hawks' offense so average?

Feb 13, 2021 •

December 2020

Playing a different sport

Luka Doncic and the Mavericks' offense was historic most of the time and horrible when it mattered most. How is that possible, and is there a fix beyond…

Dec 19, 2020 •

More talent, more problems

John Collins, the Atlanta Hawks, and the not-so-simple art of converting gaudy individual stats into winning plays.

Dec 5, 2020 •

November 2020

Russ-ian Roulette

Can Russell Westbrook age gracefully?

Nov 25, 2020 •

Why Kevin Durant should be his old self even after his Achilles tear.

Nov 4, 2020 •

October 2020

The new standard Brow-er

How Anthony Davis became the Bill Russell of the modern NBA.

Oct 21, 2020 •

Putting their best foot backwards

Why Anthony Davis guarding Jimmy Butler was the perfect adjustment.

Oct 8, 2020 •

How Jimmy Butler overpowers bigger opponents.

Oct 6, 2020 •

(Lateral) size matters

It's nice that the Lakers are taller than the Heat. It's more important that they're longer.

Oct 2, 2020 •

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