Daniel Tran

Joined: Aug 12, 2014

Just think of me as your bar stool buddy talking sports, minus the alcohol-fueled delusion. I graduated from the University of California, San Diego and have been writing about sports ever since on my personal blog crossoversportsus.com. Sugarcoating is for pastries, not my sports takes. You disagree with me? Let me know and I'll tell you how wrong you are.

May 15, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards forward Paul Pierce (34) reacts after getting hit in the face against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half in game six of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Nothing but the truth: The last ride of Paul Pierce

Apr 26, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) injures his shoulder during the first half in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Boston Celtics. at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Playoffs: Cavaliers are lost without Kevin Love

Dec 14, 2014; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) yells at referees after a replay went against the Chargers during the third period against the Denver Broncos at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

Five NFL Teams That Should Trade for Philip Rivers

Feb 1, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass against the Seattle Seahawks in the second quarter in Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

15 Greatest NFL Draft Steals of All-Time

Apr 13, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Rajon Rondo (9) leaves the court after losing to the Utah Jazz 109-92 at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

The Sad Decline of Rajon Rondo

Apr 9, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau yells during the second half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Coaching Carousel: Five NBA Coaches on the Hot Seat

Apr 10, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich (R) talks with forward Tim Duncan (21) during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. The Spurs defeated the Rockets 104-103. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

How would the NBA Playoffs unfold in a single elimination tournament?

Dec 14, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (90) before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Ndamukong Suh will be Miami Dolphins next big mistake

May 31, 2014; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Detailed view of the NBA Western Conference championship trophy and San Antonio Spurs finals cap after the Spurs defeated the Thunder in game six of the Western Conference Finals of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. San Antonio won 112-107. Mandatory Credit: Sue Ogrocki-Pool Photo via USA TODAY Sports

NBA’s Sweet Sixteen: How the NBA Playoffs would look under the Top 16 system

Jan 1, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA;Wisconsin Badgers running back Melvin Gordon (25) runs with the ball against the Auburn Tigers during the first half in the 2015 Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

2015 NFL Draft: Top 10 Running Backs

Oct 10, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons player development coach Rasheed Wallace (middle) shakes hands with Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade (left) after the game at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Heat beat the Pistons 112-107. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Trade Deadline: Top 10 deadline trades of all time

Dec 25, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) hugs Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) after their game at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 101-91. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Miami Heat: 5 reasons LeBron James will get revenge tonight

Feb 16, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; Western Conference center Dwight Howard (12) of the Houston Rockets dunks the ball against Eastern Conference guard Joe Johnson (7) of the Brooklyn Nets during the 2014 NBA All-Star Game at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

NBA All-Star Game: Biggest snubs of 2015

Feb 1, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (left) shakes hands with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) after Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Tom Brady’s legacy secured

January 11, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) dunks to score a basket against the Los Angeles Clippers during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Miami Heat: Hassan Whiteside’s journey to relevance

Jan 25, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Team Carter quarterback Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints (9) before the 2015 Pro Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

NFL Pro Bowl: Experimental rules results