Playoffs 2000:Aldridge's Daily Playoff Nugget, May 9

Aldridge's Daily Playoff Nugget, May 9
By David Aldridge
Special to ESPN.com

David Aldridge was named NBA reporter for ESPN in Feb. 1996, and since then he has been an integral part of the network's coverage of the league.
Aldridge writes a weekly column for ESPN.com, chats every Wednesday and here for the playoffs he unearths his daily playoff nugget -- a list of things that are on his mind. Look for a new nugget every weekday dealing with anything in the playoffs. Some of the players or teams mentioned are already out of the playoffs, but that doesn't affect the list.

TOP FIVE PLAYERS TO WATCH
Kobe Bryant, Lakers	Time for his playoff coming out party after two years of flameouts.
Glen Rice, Lakers	Playoffs are made for zone-busters like G Money who can make packed-in defenses pay.
Latrell Sprewell, Knicks	When the lights are on, he tends to heat up.
Jeff Hornacek, Jazz	Clutch throughout his career; well-rested for the postseason push.
Chris Mullin, Pacers	Finally healthy, chomping at the bit to show he's still got it.

More Nuggets

Guys playing for a contract

Unstoppable halfcourt plays | Playoff coaches

Teams on their last chance | Teams that can beat L.A.

Guys you want taking the final shot | Benches

Home-court advantages | Home-court disadvantages

Underrated players | Guys who are playing hurt