How hard is Bill Simmons jerkin it to this right about now?

Or Pacers, Clippers, Kings and Cavs

Clearly you didn't watch a lot of Nets or Mavericks games back then.

^east coast bias^

I'd blocked out my blinding hatred for Tommy Heinsohn......until now.

excellent time to bring this to the table. So glad we have someone making sure we don't overdo the plaudits of a person widely credited with shaping the face of the game he coached. I have watched at least four hours of ESPN's coverage today of his life and legacy today as conveyed by those who knew him personally…

"Let's all take a time-out and pause for a moment of silence."

All four corners of the basketball universe are sad at this news.

This is doubly impressive from an NC State fan. Well done.

Bomani Jones ‏@bomani_jones 3h3 hours ago

I should acknowledge that John Thompson also offered very forceful leadership according to his values, as a coach in a more modern setting.

Naismith taught the game to Phog Allen.

In 1969, Charlie Scott lost the ACC player of the year award to John Roche (white) of South Carolina. Further, five writers left Scott off their all-ACC ballots entirely. Smith went after them directly, saying the choice was borne of bigotry (or ignorance, but we know what was really the case.)

True. I just wanted an excuse to remember all those times playing hoops in my driveway pretending to be Earl The Pearl.

John Thompson is so Manley.

Would be funnier if they hadn't won bowl games in the 2012 AND 2013 seasons.

"2015 is officially closed"

I honestly don't know how Boehim can recruit going forward. He used to be able to say if you come to Syracuse, you'll get to play in NCAA tourneys and do Fine. What can he say now?

Duke will also be self-imposing a postseason ban beginning on the first Saturday of the NCAA Tournament.

That's incredible. I didn't realize that Sammy Sosa was on Saved by the Bell.