Jack Maloney

Joined: Nov 22, 2012

Editor of FanSided and Hardwood Paroxysm Basketball Network's The Friendly Bounce. Contributor to Hardwood Paroxysm and FanSided.com.

Dec 30, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) smiles during the second half against the Miami Heat at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

On Isaiah Thomas, the Celtics, and childhood dreams

LONG BEACH, CA - SEPTEMBER 28: Nneka Ogwumike

Checking in on Nneka Ogwumike, Breanna Stewart, and other WNBA stars

Dec 1, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Malcolm Brogdon (13) advances the ball during the first quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

The best rookie from the 2016 draft class is…Malcolm Brogdon?

Mar 25, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Washington Huskies guard Kelsey Plum (10) dribbles the ball against Kentucky Wildcats guard Taylor Murray (24) during the second half in the semifinals of the Lexington regional of the women

Kelsey Plum is the truth

OAKLAND, CA - CIRCA 1980: World B. Free

More than a name: A look back at World B. Free’s brilliant career

Oct 30, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) smiles during introductions before the game against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons won 98-83. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Giannis Antetokounmpo is feeling 22

Nov 25, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine (right) goes up for a dunk over Phoenix Suns center Alex Len in the first quarter at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Extremely real and absolutely official NBA awards from the first month of the season

Jan 18, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jimmer Fredette (32) celebrates as a time-out is called against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Pelicans beat the Raptors 95-93. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Now playing across China: The Jimmer Fredette Show

Oct 29, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) stands on the court in the game against the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center. The Celtics defeated the Hornets 104-98. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

Avery Bradley, George Hill, and the NBA’s early unsung heroes

Apr 23, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) dunks against the Boston Celtics during the second half in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. The Cavaliers defeated the Celtics 103-95. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

LeBron James: Underrated?

Kobe Week: The Mix in My Mind

The Mix in My Mind: Giannis Antetokounmpo

Podium Game Playbook: Robert Pera shines in the NBA Celebrity Game

Podium Game Playbook: A Boston Celtics UOOB flex action

Podium Game Playbook: A double screen for DeMar DeRozan

Podium Game Playbook: Terrence Ross perfectly bumps a screen