Kobe Bryant

Deakin Uni student Mark Miller reflects on the life of Kobe Bryant and the attitudes and understandings that drove him.

Almanac Book Review: The craziness that is “Not Bad Thanks”

Deakin Uni student and basketball enthusiast Mark Miller recently read Not Bad Thanks the story of a basketball club/team/phenomenon that has graced the courts of Melbourne since 1980. This is his review.

Basketball Almanac – Trailblazer Damian Lillard’s event proposal could rejuvenate All-Star weekend

Mark Miller discusses the proposal by NBA superstar Damian Lillard to add life and excitement to the NBA All-Star Weekend.

Why LeBron’s changed his tune on resting

Mark Miller discusses the concept of “load management” and its utilisation by NBA greats as a form to prolonging their basketball careers.

Who’s going to claim the eighth seed in the West?

Mark Miller presents his thoughts about which teams may fight out for a place in the top “eight” of the NBA Western Conference.

Chris Paul – the most underrated acquisition of the NBA off season

Mark Miller explores the background to the signing of elder statesman, injury prone Chris Paul to the Oklahoma City Thunder team in the NBA.

Is player movement to blame for NBA ratings collapse?

Mark Miller continues his regular segment on basketball and this week considers some of the issues surrounding the reduced TV ratings of the NBA.

Almanac Basketball: 76ers need to move on from Ben Simmons

Deakin Uni student Mark Miller commences a weekly basketball feature for the Footy Almanac. Today he examines the career of Ben Simmons at the Philadelphia 76ers and questions whether it is time for Ben Simmons to move on.