The Whiteboard: Julius Randle, R.J. Barrett both have a case for Most Improved

April 21, 2021 admin 0

The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. Pretty much everything about the New York Knicks has been a surprise this season. The hiring of Tom Thibodeau seemed sure to raise the team’s floor, especially at the […]

Nylon Calculus: Is fourth-quarter scoring overvalued in the NBA?

April 21, 2021 admin 0

Do NBA players that score a greater percentage of their points in the fourth quarter get paid more handsomely? How should we value fourth-quarter scoring relative to scoring overall? Many of the most memorable NBA moments have come in the fourth quarter of close games. Players that make big shots in these situations are revered […]

5 bold predictions for Green Bay Packers in 2021

April 21, 2021 admin 0

Aaron Rodgers wants to power the Packers to another Super Bowl title. Here are five bold predictions about Green Bay’s 2021 season.  The Packers don’t have a perfect roster at the moment, but they can reach that status with a solid draft later this month. That means expectations are understandably high in Green Bay. It’s […]

5 breakout stars to watch for Chicago Bears in 2021

April 21, 2021 admin 0

These five players could be breakout stars for the Chicago Bears in 2021. The heat is on for the Chicago Bears, who are facing the pressure of having to make a serious playoff push in 2021. Chicago may not be among the Super Bowl favorites in the NFC but failing to build off an 8-8 […]