Austin Kent
Austin Kent is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Good Point. Having contributed to a handful of newspapers, web sites and magazines prior to his involvement with TheGP, he blends traditional journalistic qualities with the new online medium.
With an academic background in both the business of sport and academic writing, he offers a uniquely specific background to the publication. Personal interests in medicine, technology and 1990s popular culture are obvious in his extensive archive of work with the publication.
Contact Austin Kent by email at akent@thegoodpoint.com or on Twitter @TheGoodPoint.
May 14, 2012
Chase Headley calls himself a “Saved by the Bell” trivia whiz. Fitting, since his Step by Step progression and marked Home Improvement has allowed him to finally shed his Growing Pains and Blossom as a rising star in San Diego. Who’s The Boss now?
April 23, 2012
Lost somewhere in the accusations of Josh Smith’s inability to co-exist with a coach, stop shooting three pointers or provide any sort of valuable on-court contribution to a legitimate contender is the fact that he’s been the best player on one of the most surprising teams of the past half-decade. And he’s actually a really cool guy. Maybe give him a chance?
April 17, 2012
The Toronto Raptors haven’t exactly put together a 2011-12 campaign for the ages, but that doesn’t mean it was all a wash. As the regular season draws to a close fans are left scratching their heads when the club competes for critical wins down the stretch. Any victories, of course, only reduce the franchise’s NBA Draft odds. Are late season wins harmful for lottery-bound teams? Spoiler alert: no.
February 17, 2012
Is it better to have personally and emotionally invested in the prospective success of an unorthodoxly generational hero and lost than to have never done so at all? We take a good hard look at the cultural impact Yi Jianlian has had on the NBA this month. Wait, that doesn’t sound right.
February 3, 2012
Josh Hamilton spoke solemnly about the recent setback on his road to recovery from drug and alcohol addiction on Friday. One theme that has emerged over the course of his success has been a strong, public faith in religion. Does the 30-year-old former MVP not give himself enough credit for his success? We explore God’s role in 21st century sport.
