The Whiteboard

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 16: Terrence Ross #31 of the Orlando Magic looks at the clock during the fourth quarter of the game against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on January 16, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit defeated Orlando 120-115. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Appreciating the forgotten Magic man

The Whiteboard: It’s so hard to say goodbye

The Whiteboard: Russell Westbrook is a spectacle

The Whiteboard: What shoes should Zion Williamson wear?

ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 31: Tim Frazier #12 and Ersan Ilyasova #77 of the Milwaukee Bucks make their entrance before the game against the Atlanta Hawks on March 31, 2019 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jasear Thompson/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: The NBA’s night of zero stars

HOUSTON, TX - JANUARY 25: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets takes a three point shot defended by Norman Powell #24 of the Toronto Raptors in the second half at Toyota Center on January 25, 2019 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Is James Harden’s scoring a gift or a curse for his MVP odds?

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The Whiteboard: Devin Booker gets buckets in March

CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 16: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks and De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings shake hands before the 2019 Taco Bell Skills Challenge as part of the State Farm All-Star Saturday Night on February 16, 2019 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Is transition offense becoming ordinary offense?

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 24: Sacramento Kings Guard De'Aaron Fox (5) during the Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles Lakers game on March 24, 2019, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Icon Sportswire)

The Whiteboard: The Kings are a success even if they don’t make the playoffs

TORONTO, ON - MARCH 24: Jeremy Lamb #3 of the Charlotte Hornets celebrates with Devonte Graham #4 after sinking a buzzer beater to win an NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on March 24, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: The Hornets aren’t finished yet

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 15: Jerry West and Steve Ballmer of the LA Clippers talk before the game against the San Antonio Spurs at STAPLES Center on November 15, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: The Los Angeles Clippers are in an excellent position right now

DENVER, CO - MARCH 12: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves drives past Paul Millsap #4 of the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center on March 12, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Karl-Anthony Towns has reached a new level

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 01: Malik Monk #1 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during their game at Spectrum Center on November 1, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: The Charlotte Hornets need to let Malik Monk play

ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 13: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks shoots the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies on March 13, 2019 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: NBA anti-tanking changes seem to be doing their job so far

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - MARCH 08: Marc Gasol #33 of the Toronto Raptors is defended by Jahlil Okafor #8 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at the Smoothie King Center on March 08, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: The Toronto Raptors aren’t using Marc Gasol well

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 11: Lou Williams #23 of the Los Angeles Clippers dribbles the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the game on February 11, 2019 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Lou Williams is the greatest sixth man in NBA history

MEMPHIS, TN - MARCH 8: Joakim Noah #55 of the Memphis Grizzlies handles the ball during the game against the Utah Jazz on March 8, 2018 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Bad NBA contracts do not always equal bad NBA players

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 9: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets handles the ball against Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder on February 9, 2019 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: NBA Playoffs seeding in the Western Conference will be wild

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 04: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns reacts alongside Kelly Oubre Jr. #3 after scoring against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on March 04, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Bucks 114-105. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: It’s important not to overreact to one NBA game

DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 26: Isaiah Thomas #0 of the Denver Nuggets handles the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder on February 26, 2019 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Give Isaiah Thomas a year before you write him off

MIAMI, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 25: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns talks with head coach Igor Kokoskov against the Miami Heat during the first half at American Airlines Arena on February 25, 2019 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: The Phoenix Suns need to get Deandre Ayton more shots

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball on February 27, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: The Los Angeles Lakers have failed as an NBA organization

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 21: Malcolm Brogdon #13 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots over Semi Ojeleye #37 of the Boston Celtics during a game at Fiserv Forum on February 21, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: The NBA 50-40-90 club is unfair to volume 3-point shooters

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 23: Brook Lopez #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks walks backcourt during a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Fiserv Forum on February 23, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Brook Lopez does it all for the Milwaukee Bucks

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 23: Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves walks backcourt during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on February 23, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: The Minnesota Timberwolves need more from Andrew Wiggins

OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 23: Jusuf Nurkic #27 celebrates with Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the game against the Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena on November 23, 2018 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Everybody is sleeping on the Portland Trail Blazers

CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 13: Otto Porter Jr. #22 of the Chicago Bulls shoots the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies on February 13, 2019 at United Center in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: The Otto Porter era has been good for the Chicago Bulls

ORLANDO, FL - FEBRUARY 14: Jonathan Isaac #1 of the Orlando Magic rebounds the ball against the Charlotte Hornets on February 14, 2019 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: The All-Star Break was timed horribly for the Orlando Magic