Finding the NBA playoff X factors
by Lee Escobedo from Deadspin > Sports News Without Fear, Favor or Compromise on (#6AV0A)
The NBA playoffs are where superstars can add to - or subtract from - their legacies. They may come up clutch, or absolutely choke under the spotlight. The same goes for coaches. But there are always subplots around certain youngsters, role players, and unknowns who can make a name for themselves. This postseason,...