John Doe
"Dan O'Brien is a Syracuse native, lifelong basketball aficionado and former college player at Franciscan University. He loves both the beauty and the ugliness of the sport, whether it's an offensive master class by the San Antonio Spurs or a knock-down, drag-out defensive battle courtesy of the Memphis Grizzlies. Dan is also an NBA Draft Featured Columnist at Bleacher Report, and you can find him on twitter: @DanielO_BR."
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Brooklyn NetsThaddeus Young is Model of Consistency Despite Team Struggles
Lionel Hollins’s 2015-16 Brooklyn Nets have been wildly erratic, with too many lower-tier defenders and not enough shooting firepower to compete...
John DoeDecember 31, 2015 -
NBA DraftMost Disappointing 2016 NBA Draft Prospects So Far
We’ve watched the top 2016 NBA draft prospects for a month-plus now, and a small handful has emerged as letdowns. Whether...
John DoeDecember 28, 2015 -
Brooklyn NetsThe Nets are Finally Shooting the 3-Ball
Nearly 30 games into the 2015-16 season, the Brooklyn Nets are finally starting to address one of their biggest deficiencies. Don’t...
John DoeDecember 24, 2015 -
NBA DraftHow Henry Ellenson’s Versatility Translates to the NBA
While it’s too early to pinpoint the exact pecking order of the 2016 NBA Draft, the elite tier of prospects is...
John DoeDecember 22, 2015 -
From the CourtsPower Ranking the NBA’s Top 5 Bench Units
Every NBA season is a grueling undertaking, with 4000 minutes of action before the playoffs even begin. In order to survive...
John DoeDecember 18, 2015 -
Brooklyn NetsBrook Lopez Quietly Playing Strong Defense
Brook Lopez is the Brooklyn Nets’ most talented offensive weapon, so he’s often viewed heavily through the lens of scoring production and...
John DoeDecember 14, 2015 -
From the CourtsNBA Stars Who Have Evolved The Most Since Draft
Almost every NBA player evolves throughout his career in some way. But which stars have transformed most drastically since stepping into...
John DoeDecember 11, 2015 -
Brooklyn NetsHow Rondae Hollis-Jefferson’s Injury Will Impact Nets
After a promising start to his rookie season, Brooklyn Nets wing Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is out indefinitely with a broken ankle. The...
John DoeDecember 8, 2015 -
NBA DraftDuke’s Brandon Ingram Starting to Flash Lofty NBA Potential
After a slow start, Duke freshman Brandon Ingram is finally starting to cook. Through the first seven games, the highly anticipated...
John DoeDecember 7, 2015 -
New York KnicksKnicks Flex Offensive Firepower in Blowout of Nets
With their 108-91 dismantling of the Brooklyn Nets Friday, the New York Knicks left no doubt about who runs the Big...
John DoeDecember 5, 2015 -
Brooklyn NetsBattle-Tested Nets Deserve Your Respect
It hasn’t been a picturesque display, but the Brooklyn Nets have actually played respectable basketball lately. Lionel Hollins’s squad earned back-to-back victories...
John DoeDecember 2, 2015 -
NBA DraftWhat is Domantas Sabonis’ NBA Ceiling?
Lithuania has churned out several talented NBA players over the years, but its latest prospect Domantas Sabonis is currently making his mark...
John DoeDecember 1, 2015 -
Brooklyn NetsRondae Hollis-Jefferson Should Model Game After Thaddeus Young
Through 15 games, it’s become clear that rookie Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is one of the Brooklyn Nets’ few positive sparks. He brings much-needed young...
John DoeNovember 27, 2015 -
NBA DraftProjecting Jakob Poeltl’s NBA Role and Production
Despite the escalating prevalence of small-ball in today’s NBA, mobile centers who impact the game on both ends are still considered...
John DoeNovember 23, 2015 -
Brooklyn NetsJoe Johnson Wildly Inconsistent in New Role
It’s been a strange, rocky start for Joe Johnson in 2015-16. After a disappointing drop-off in overall production and effectiveness during...
John DoeNovember 19, 2015 -
NBA DraftIs Furkan Korkmaz Worth the NBA Draft Lottery Hype?
Along with the slew of highly intriguing college prospects drawing 2016 NBA draft buzz, a couple of international standouts have garnered...
John DoeNovember 17, 2015 -
Brooklyn NetsHow the Nets Actually Won a Game Against a Real NBA Team
No, you weren’t dreaming, Brooklyn Nets fans. Wednesday night’s road triumph over the Houston Rockets actually happened in real life, and...
John DoeNovember 12, 2015 -
From the CourtsRookie Bigs Enjoying Smoother NBA Transition Than Guards
It’s a great year to be a rookie big man in the NBA. Nearly every frontcourt prospect from the 2015 draft lottery...
John DoeNovember 11, 2015 -
Brooklyn NetsNets Quickly Cementing Status as NBA’s Most Disappointing Team
As the Brooklyn Nets frittered away another chance to salvage respect during their 104-98 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers Friday,...
John DoeNovember 7, 2015 -
Brooklyn NetsNets Must Find More Minutes for Rondae Hollis-Jefferson
While the Brooklyn Nets have sputtered to an 0-5 start, perhaps the most encouraging competitor is rookie forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson. The 6’7″ swingman...
John DoeNovember 6, 2015