Ryan Field Detroit's version of Chris Rose, is well becoming Chris Rose. Fox making a play to take some territory from ESPN with FS1. And Field is part of the first charge. With FS1, NBCSPORTS NETWORK, CBS SPORTSNETWORK and ESPN laying off people does the TV sports landscape become more diverse? Or is does ESPN slay all competitors?

Hey guys. I wrote a mock draft (this link is just for the lottery, the next part is tomorrow). Let me know what yall think.

This is just an incredible story. It amazes me how difficult it must have been for him at times growing up, but also the strength and confidence he shows by not only getting through it, but making him a better person. A whole lot of prejudices and stereotypes could disappear if enough people read this story.

I'm only part way through it, but listening to him talk about the draft picks, and the way scouting is done is just mind boggling. With all these stats, it seems like the eyeball test is what people put behind these million dollar decisions.

Tom Ziller reflects on Phil Jackson's decision to advise the Pistons.

Discusses why so many teams fall back to isolation offense "late and close", the emphasis on 3-point shooting, openly admits his worst trade, etc.