NBA: 1-on-1 with Spencer Hawes of the Philadelphia 76ers

by +Rodney Fisher 

Spencer Hawes is averaging a double-double for the first time
in his career. Photo credit NBA 

If you don't know who Spencer Hawes is, then it is time to get familiar  He is a six year NBA veteran, over seven feet tall, and averages a double-double this season. After a rocky start to his pro career, he has become a weapon for the Philadelphia 76ers and a big reason they have been able to win some big games early in the season.

NBA: 1-on-1 with Rising Star Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards

by Rodney Fisher

Bradley Beal off to great start this season, but will it
be enough. Photo credit USA Today 

No second-year player in the NBA has started the season hotter than Washington Wizards' guard Bradley Beal. After being drafted third in the draft and ending his season early on April 3rd with only 56 games, he has improved in every statistical category this season. I had the chance to speak with the well versed 20-year old about his new start and how he handles the added pressure to perform big every night.