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Ponder these questions this season

Dr. Jack Ramsay, NBA Insider

At season's tipoff, here are the essential questions around the league.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 03, 2004

The world is in the zone

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

Nothing has changed: Team USA still needs to tighten its defense and increase the offensive pace.

Story | Conversation | August 15, 2004

Defense must be U.S.'s gold standard

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

The blowout loss to Italy exposed the U.S.'s need for a tighter defense and an up-tempo offense.

Story | Conversation | August 03, 2004

One last hello ... and goodbye

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

Cotton Fitzsimmons was more of a friend than a foe for this fellow former NBA head coach.

Story | Conversation | July 27, 2004

Jackson indicated he's had enough

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

Phil Jackson looks to be on his way out of the NBA, but don't blame him for the Lakers' failures in the NBA Finals.

Story | Conversation | June 17, 2004

Pieces in place for more championship runs

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

The Pistons were very good in the NBA Finals, but they have the chance to be even better.

Story | Conversation | June 15, 2004

Lakers need to improve everything

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

The Lakers must improve everything, starting with their shot selection and half-court defense.

Story | Conversation | June 14, 2004

Pistons winning with unusual style

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

Detroit's success is unprecedented for a team playing without a superstar or a true big man.

Story | Conversation | June 13, 2004

Lakers in trouble after Game 3

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

If Karl Malone can't be a factor (and I don't see how he can), I don't know where the Lakers go.

Story | Conversation | June 10, 2004

The one that got away

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

With a good lead, the Pistons had time on the shot clock for either a high-quality shot or to get themselves to the free-throw line -- they did neither.

Story | Conversation | June 08, 2004

Pistons' pressure D dominates

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

To combat the Pistons' dominant defense, the Lakers need more offensive involvement in Game 2.

Story | Conversation | June 06, 2004

Ways for Indy to score

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

The Pacers must attack the Pistons' shot-blockers, then pass to the perimeter for open jumpers.

Story | Conversation | May 27, 2004

Advice for coaches making the jump

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

Dr. Jack offers some advice for coaches who make the jump from college to the NBA.

Story | Conversation | May 20, 2004

Ways to deal with the Heat

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

Dr. Jack has the prescription for the Pacers as they attempt to eliminate the Heat.

Story | Conversation | May 18, 2004

What to do at 2-2

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

What do you do when you go from up 2-0 to tied at 2-2? Take two aspirin and make these calls.

Story | Conversation | May 13, 2004