Tim Legler
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Former NBA player Tim Legler joined ESPN in 2000 as a studio analyst for ESPNEWS. Legler also appears regularly as an analyst of ESPN2's NBA Fastbreak. Legler played for five NBA teams -- the Suns, Jazz, Warriors, Mavericks and Wizards.
Daily Dime: Seeding the East
The Wizards look like the East's hottest team now, but Tim Legler sees a familiar power surging to the top spot in the East.
Tim Legler, ESPN.com | Tuesday, January 30
Daily Dime: Suns soar to14th straight
The Suns won their 14th straight, topping the Wizards. Tim Legler still sees big hurdles for Phoenix -- beating the West's best.
Tim Legler, ESPN.com | January 23, 2007
Daily Dime: Nash has MVP look again
Steve Nash is on the road to an MVP three-peat. Tim Legler picks his top 10 contenders for top individual honors.
Tim Legler, ESPN.com | January 16, 2007
Daily Dime: Painful expressions
Tracy McGrady returned. But then Chris Paul went down.Tim Legler examines which teams are hurting the most from injuries.
Tim Legler, ESPN.com | December 26, 2006
Daily Dime: Seven straight for Suns
After the Phoenix Suns toyed with the Artest-less Sacramento Kings, Tim Legler examined how his pick to win it all is faring.
Tim Legler, ESPN.com | December 5, 2006
Daily Dime: Why Heat are team to beat
Detroit beat Miami yet again on Thursday. So why does Tim Legler still like the Heat? The Big Aristotle, that's why.
Tim Legler, ESPN Insider | December 29, 2005
Legler: My favorite team
Tim Legler admits it, he's a big fan of the Suns, who epitomize what the game of basketball is all about.
Tim Legler, ESPN Insider | December 10, 2005
Legler: Early season awards
Tim Legler announces his awards for the month of November and LeBron James is his MVP.
Tim Legler, ESPN Insider | December 1, 2005
Legler: Sixers, Clippers out to surprise
Tim Legler discusses his two sleeper picks and how veteran backcourt leadership has made them better.
Tim Legler, ESPN Insider | November 9, 2005
Legler: Rise of King James
He may only be 20 years old, but LeBron James is the best player in the NBA, according to Tim Legler.
Tim Legler, ESPN Insider | November 9, 2005
Daily Dime: Nightly NBA Playoffs Update
Did you miss any of the day's NBA playoff action? Want to look ahead. Check out the Daily Dime.
Tim Legler, ESPN.com | June 12, 2005
Legler: Spurs have perfect mix to win
Tim Legler explains why the Spurs have won more than any other NBA team over the past seven seasons.
Tim Legler, ESPN Insider | May 31, 2005
Legler: Nash an example to PGs
Steve Nash's MVP season may be a perfect example for young point guards everywhere.
Tim Legler, ESPN Insider | May 21, 2005
Legler: Road rules
These two series Mavs-Rockets and Pacers-Celtics had more twists and turns than a Tim Wakefield knuckleball.
Tim Legler, ESPN Insider | May 7, 2005
Legler: Pressure cooker
The presence of pressure at this time of year is what makes the NBA playoffs so compelling to watch.
Tim Legler, ESPN Insider | April 30, 2005
Legler: Don't blame MJ
Kwame Brown's continued failures may get Michael Jordan off the hook for what's become of his career.
Tim Legler, ESPN Insider | April 30, 2005
Legler: Coaches making a difference
Yes, the NBA is a players' league, but this year coaches have made a major difference for at least nine teams.
Tim Legler, ESPN Insider | April 14, 2005
Legler: First-round drama
In his breakdown of the all eight first-round matchups, Tim Legler says he likes the Rockets to upset the Mavs.
Tim Legler, ESPN Insider | April 14, 2005
Legler: Chicago hope
The Bulls have become one of the great surprises of the season and could pull off a first-round upset.
Tim Legler, ESPN Insider | April 2, 2005
Legler: Houston may cause problems
The Rockets have quietly developed into the deepest threat to the Spurs and the Suns in the West.
Tim Legler, ESPN Insider | March 26, 2005
Legler: Pacers struggling
Legler breaks down the Indiana Pacers' woes and discusses how strong are their playoff chances.
Tim Legler, ESPN Insider | March 19, 2005
Legler: Top NBA shooters
Former NBA 3-point shooting champion Tim Legler discusses his favorite shooters in the NBA.
Tim Legler, ESPN Insider | March 10, 2005
Legler: No more second fiddle for Odom
The Lakers are relying on Lamar Odom to become more assertive offensively just as much as they are relying on Kobe Bryant.
Tim Legler, ESPN Insider | March 4, 2005
Legler: Late X-mas gift for Philly
Chris Webber to Philly adds new intrigue to the Eastern Conference and could result in the end of Philly's drought.
Tim Legler, ESPN Insider | February 27, 2005
Legler: Allen, Lenard favorites in Denver shootout
The 2005 NBA All-Star Three-Point Shootout had a very diverse mix of competitors this year.
Tim Legler, ESPN Insider | February 19, 2005
Legler: Two major All-Star snubs
For the most part, the coaches' All-Star selections are just fine. But there are a pair of glaring omissions.
Tim Legler, ESPN Insider | February 11, 2005
Legler: Contenders or pretenders?
The Feb. 4 ESPN doubleheader features four teams whose postseason prospects are hazy: the Mavs, Pacers, Rockets and Wolves.
Tim Legler, ESPN Insider | February 3, 2005
Legler: Cavs can contend in Central
With the NBA's best player and a deep bench, the Cavaliers have the weapons to contend for the Central Division crown.
Tim Legler, ESPN Insider | January 28, 2005
Legler: Dream team
Tim Legler takes a look at the perimeter players who have been the best performers so far this season.
Tim Legler, ESPN Insider | January 22, 2005
Legler: Woeful Wolves
Seemingly on glory's trail, the Timberwolves somehow lost the scent. Now they're facing a dogfight for a postseason berth.
Tim Legler, ESPN Insider | January 15, 2005
Legler: Three cheers for the Wiz
Our ex-Wizard would hate to jinx his old team, but he likes what he sees from them so far this season.
Tim Legler, ESPN Insider | January 6, 2005
Legler: NBA's Naughty and Nice
A visit with a big, bearded man living in the far north who's written about the NBA's naughty and nice. Hint: He's not Phil Jackson.
Tim Legler, ESPN Insider | December 23, 2004
Legler: Suns, Sonics in starring roles
The Suns and Sonics have been both good and surprising in an NBA season out of "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly."
Tim Legler, ESPN Insider | December 16, 2004
Legler: Breaking down Bulls, Sixers
Once great teams, the Sixers and Bulls find the present doesn't appear to be imitating the past.
Tim Legler, ESPN Insider | December 10, 2004
Legler: Threat For Triples
Ray Allen, Michael Redd and Kyle Korver are three of the NBA's best shooters. Here's a look at their hot starts.
Tim Legler, ESPN Insider | December 4, 2004
Legler: Tale of three Olympians
LeBron, Dwyane and Amare are making people forget their Athens disappointment.
Tim Legler, ESPN Insider | November 25, 2004
Legler: Hitting the fan
The fans also are to blame for the escalation of the Pacers-Pistons melee.
Tim Legler, ESPN Insider | November 20, 2004
Legler: Three contenders face problems
ESPN's Tim Legler explains what's going on in the heads of Peja Stojakovich, Ron Artest and Latrell Sprewell.
Tim Legler, ESPN Insider | November 19, 2004
Legler: 3 Things To Watch Heat-Spurs
What are the keys to the Heat-Spurs' matchup? ESPN's Tim Legler explains.
Tim Legler, ESPN Insider | November 12, 2004
Legler: Seven who could rule the NBA
Legler takes a look at the NBA's version of the Magnificient 7 as well as the rest of the NBA.
Tim Legler, ESPN Insider | November 5, 2004
Legler: Why the Lakers will win it all
Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant are two big reasons why the Lakers will win another title.
Tim Legler, Special to ESPN.com | June 2, 2004
Legler: Conference finals' subplots
Who'll get the last word, GP or Sam I Am? And which coach will get the last laugh, LB or Carlisle?
Tim Legler, Special to ESPN.com | May 21, 2004
Legler: Unsung heroes of the second round
Members of the supporting cast in Minnesota and Miami have earned some time in the spotlight.
Tim Legler, Special to ESPN.com | May 14, 2004
Legler: Adjustment period for Lakers, Nets
The Lakers and Nets need to make some quick fixes if they want to stay alive in the playoffs.
Tim Legler, Special to ESPN.com | May 7, 2004
Legler: Questions, answers for Round 2
Wondering how Tony Parker, Kobe and the Nets will fare in the second round? Here are the answers.
Tim Legler, Special to ESPN.com | May 1, 2004
Legler: Missing playoff persons report
Have you seen Cuttino Mobley, Keith Van Horn and Jason Williams lately? Their teams haven't.
Tim Legler, Special to ESPN.com | April 23, 2004
Legler: Playoffs' possible upset specials
The Kings, Nets and Heat could be shown early exits courtesy of the Mavericks, Knicks and Hornets.
Tim Legler, Special to ESPN.com | April 16, 2004
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