Maxwell Ogden

Maxwell Ogden

Joined: Nov 27, 2013

Maxwell Ogden is the Editor for Lake Show Life. He was previously a Contributor Sourcing Specialist for FanSided and spent four years as the Site Expert at Daily Knicks. Maxwell has been a sports writer for more than a decade, with previous experience at Bleacher Report. In addition to being a lifelong NBA fan and historian, Maxwell is a massive football fan. You know, the one you play with your feet.

AUBURN HILLS, UNITED STATES: Chauncey Billups of the Detroit Piston celebrates with the fans after the Pistons defeated the Lakers 100-87 to win the 2004 NBA championship final, in Auburn Hills, MI, 15 June 2004. The Pistons won the best-of-seven NBA championship series 5-1 and Billups was the series MVP. AFP PHOTO / Robyn BECK (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)

NBA: 50 greatest players who aren’t in the Basketball Hall of Fame

PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 01: Allen Iverson #3 of the Philadelphia 76ers expresses emotion after making a basket during their game against the Milwaukee Bucks on November 1, 2005 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Bucks won 117-108 in overtime. 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

50 greatest NBA players to never win a championship

Apr 2, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) and Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) look on in the first quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Every single NBA team’s Mount Rushmore of stars

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Cleveland Cavaliers: LeBron James benefits from Kyrie Irving, too

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NBA: Stop removing context from the Kyrie Irving career narrative

Kyrie Irving and the delicate balance between empowerment, responsibility

BUFFALO, NY - 1975: Bob MaAdoo #11 of the Buffalo Braves receives the 1975 NBA's Most Valuable Player Award also known as the Podoloff Award during a game played in 1975 at the Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo, New York. Copyright 1975 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Clippers: Top 10 NBA Draft picks of all time

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 27: Derrick Rose

Cleveland Cavaliers: Derrick Rose can be effective in a defined role

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 12: LeBron James

Cleveland Cavaliers: Complete disregard of defense will haunt team

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Toronto Raptors: Has Jonas Valanciunas become expendable?

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 22: Luke Kennard walks on stage with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being drafted 12th overall by the Detroit Pistons during the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 22, 2017 in New York City. 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 Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Detroit Pistons: Luke Kennard primed and ready to break Duke stereotypes

Apr 22, 2017; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Evan Turner (1) grimaces after falling to the floor against the Golden State Warriors in the second half of game three of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Free Agency: 2017 should be the offseason of responsible contracts

Apr 22, 2017; Portland, OR, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) raises his arms after dunking against the Portland Trail Blazers in the second half of game three of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Free Agency 2017: Andre Iguodala will change the culture

Mar 25, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Patrick Patterson (54) warms up before the game against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Timberwolves: Free agents who can address primary void

Dec 13, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine (8) dribbles the ball against Chicago Bulls guard Dwyane Wade (3) during the second half at the United Center. Minnesota defeats Chicago 99-94. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Bulls: Embracing the admittedly necessary youth movement

Mar 29, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; McDonalds All-American West forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) poses with the trophy after winning the John Wooden Award as the most valuable player for the 40th Annual McDonald's High School All-American Game at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

2018 NBA Mock Draft: A way-too-early look ahead