– Henry Abott explains that the future of stats is game tape.

– Derrick Rose is not a typical superstar.

– I will always remember the infamous “Malice at the Palace” game. I was ten years old and, as the scene slowly unfolded, I had no idea what I was watching or the implications of the event. If you don’t remember the game as vividly as I do, Jonathan Abrams penned a brilliant oral history of the event for your enjoyment.

– The Spurs actually have gotten some respect!

– Jared Dubin thinks the Knicks need to start getting creative with Carmelo Anthony.

– Here’s your obligatory Jeremy Lin link of the week.

– I’m still not a complete believer in Gary Neal’s ability to play point, but Edg5 from Pounding the Rock sets me straight.

– Does the title of “All-Star” really mean anything anymore?

– Josh Guyer from Pounding the Rock explains why Gregg Popovich saved Richard Jefferson’s career.

– Curtis Harris puts Wilt Chamberlain’s 100 point game into context: It was pure Wilt Chamberlain.

– Zach Harper on Rick Carlisle: “Carlisle’s view toward the season seems very Popovichian.”

– John Hollinger delves into the question, is LeBron James having the greatest season ever? (ESPN insider access required).

– No. 1 overall pick Kyrie Irving is being tasked with the immense pressure of following LeBron.

– In this in depth feature, Jason King explains that Perry Jones III does not deserve the “soft” label.

– The NBA D-League isn’t completing it’s objective: developing NBA level talent.

– Zach Lowe answers the question, is Golden State really interested in acquiring Dwight Howard before the trade deadline?

– Rob Mahoney believes the Oklahoma City Thunder’s secret weapon does not have anything in common with Kevin Durant, James Harden or Russell Westbrook.

– “I can make up something if you want,” says Popovich.

– Kevin Pelton explains his love for basketball and advanced statistics.

– Augusto Lima is an interesting Brazilian prospect that the Spurs should look into.

– Wayne Vore of The Big Fundamental coins a new stat and uses it as proof that, despite his nearly identical minutes per game, Tim Duncan is playing too much.