MICHAEL JORDAN
His Airness gets down with two very average chicks in Cabo, c'mon Mike, you can do better. Yes, Michael is single now, yes he's worth like a billion dollars, but not if Juanita Jordan gets her share. So that being, party on MJ, even if the chicks aren't that great (note MJ's intense thrusting face and ripped trendy jeans).
Friday, February 29, 2008
NBA Partyer of the Week....
Anyone care for 1995?
Ratliff was a 1995 First Round Draft Pick of the Pistons, and if McDyess can stay on the court in Detroit, I bet Ratliff can give them some quality minutes in the playoffs.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Hey German Kids...Don't Smoke!
Dirk wants the German kids to not smoke those silly foreign cigarettes, I couldn't agree more....
...Dirk might not smoke, which is great, but he definitely gets hammered.
Reunited? Cassell waived by Clippers.
For the past 10 years Cassell has been one of the top point guards in this league, he's been vastly underrated, but he's always been a huge contributor, especially in his first seasons with a team. His first year in Minnesota he made his first All-Star Team, and the Wolves finally made it out of the first round (losing in the Conference Finals to the Lakers). His first year as a Clipper, he helped lead the team to their first playoff appearance in 2,000 years and they ALMOST made it to the Conference Finals (I think he was a very legit and overlooked MVP candidate that year).
Most think Sam-I-Am will be rejoining Kevin Garnett and head to bean town, if they do wind up getting him, I think it can legitimately put the Celtics into the finals, and maybe beyond. Even though the Celtics have had a great year, I don't think they were tough enough, or deep enough to win a title, but adding PJ Brown and Cassell can definitely change that.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
PJ Brown heading to Bean Town.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
No Yao, No Problem...so far.
Yao Ming cannot stay healthy
He has proven them all wrong. Yao has turned into a fantastic player, he's arguably the best big man in the game, alongside Dwight Howard. The last three years for Yao have been injury filled, and it's becoming routine. This year Yao appeared in 55 games for the Rockets. Last year, he played in 48 games, and the year before he gave them 57. He's missing way too many games, and now he won't even be ready for the playoffs.
It's unfortunate, but what can be done? Is Yao just not cut out for an 82 game season physically? He's obviously huge and one of the largest players in league history, and having fractures in his foot is not a good sign for his career to come.
It's a shame for Rockets fans. The Rockets are on a 12 game winning streak, and now they lose their centerpiece of the franchise, on top of that, T-Mac hasn't had much success with health either in recent years. Add to that, T-Mac has never been out of the first round, and losing Yao doesn't help his case. Even with a 12 game win streak, the Rockets are only have the 7th seed in the East, and are only 3 ahead of the ninth place Nuggets.
At this point, the playoffs look bleak for the Rockets.
This year was supposed to be the Rockets year, though the season never got off on a good note, and now it's going to end even worse. Yao, obviously should be back in uniform by next season, but can Houston be confident they can actually have him for more than 65 games next year? Also, is Yao planning on playing in the Summer Olympics, cause if I was a Rockets fan, I definitely wouldn't want him playing any extra ball, something that might be to blame for his constant injuries.
Hopefully this isn't the start of the end of Yao Ming's career.
Sorry Houston.
Horrible news for the Houston Rockets and my fantasy team, Yao Ming is
done for the season according to the Houston Chronicle.
I was going to use the "Houston, we have a problem" headline, but
that's played out.
Yao Ming has proven the skeptics wrong, he can play and play at an
extremely high level. Unfortunately, he just cannot stay healthy, same
story every season.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Digital Underground rocking Denver.
Man, I wish I would have been able to be in Denver tonight for the Nuggets/Pistons game.
Old school rap group Digital Underground performed, as we see Shock-G rockin' the mic below.
If you don't know who Digital Underground is....think of "The Humpty Dance." Now you better know who they are.
The definition of ugly...
The Spurs had the red hot Manu Ginobili on the court, along with Tim Duncan and a now healthy Tony Parker, but only managed five points. Talk about getting off to a bad start. Though the Spurs are a great team, because they can recover, they won the game 89-74, obviously taking over after that point.
The Spurs have rolled off six straight wins, and people sleep on them every year. They got Damon Stoudamire and Kurt Thomas for practically nothing (especially if they get Brent Barry back), and now have Parker back presumably healthy. This team is going under the radar a bit, and that works just fine for them. Personally, I'd love a Pistons/Spurs Finals. People say that's boring, but those two teams played a hell of a series back in 2005, the first seven game series in like a decade at that point.
This was classic. (Rodman v. Malone)
How many hoops fans remember this?
I'm a wrestling fan as well, so I was jut in heaven when all this was going down. In 1998, the Bull were just a week or so off winning another NBA title against the Utah Jazz. Karl Malone couldn't get it done on the basketball court, but he had other plans. Dennis Rodman had some stuff with Hulk Hogan and the nWo of WCW, but Malone wanted in on the action. Malone teamed up with fan favorite Diamond Dallas Page (DDP) in a feud between Rodman and Hogan (who was a bad guy at the time). Enjoy this...and more to follow...
NBA Fights
Wow! I forgot about some of these! The NBA is obviously totally against fighting and there have been some bad ones, ones fans would like to forget (well, if you're from Detroit or Indiana at least). Though let's face it, some of these are entertaining. Watching this video made me think Vince Carter is a bit more of a punk than I thought he was...enjoy this, this was put together pretty well..
Top fight: Barkley throwing Shaq to the ground.
Note to the wise: Never get in Antonio Davis' face.
Some more "Who He Play For?"
Sorry about the quality, but some more entertaining...."Who He Play For?"
Long day...
The drive to the Suns/Pistons game is about 3 hours each way for me, so it was a long day. Since I'm from Detroit and a Pistons loyal, it was nice to see them pound on Phoenix. A fantastic game for Pistons fans, and a nice statement game on national TV.
I'll be back tomorrow with all the latest and whatever else may be interesting....now, I must rest.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Ron Artest - Fever
Ron Artest's rap album sold even worse than K-Fed's highly unanticipated mockery, but anyways, here's the video...
Scary Scene in Charlotte Last Night
Gerald Wallace of the Bobcats took a brutal elbow to the face from the Kings Mikki Moore last night. The elbow immediately sent Wallace to the floor, where he laid for over 10 minutes before being carried out on a stretcher.
Wallace is a fantastic player, and just got back from injury, but this could keep him out awhile. This was his fourth concussion in four years, and he had signs of amnesia according to CBS Sportsline. Wallace was released from the hospital last night with no fractures or internal bleeding, hopefully he'll be back on the court in a couple games.
Why the Pistons WON'T win the NBA Title in 2008
I took this one at a game about a year and a half ago. Hmmmm....stylish? Are those GUESS jeans? I LOVE THIS GAME
Note the "Who let the dogs out?" slogan on her left leg. I have no idea what that has to do with the Pistons, also take in mind this was in 2006 NOT 2000. Click the pic for the MONSTER SIZED image.
Friday, February 22, 2008
NBA Partyer of the Week
Now Korver is completely wasted here or anything, he's just out having a good time, no harm. Though this guy is a millionaire, an NBA player, looks like Ashton Kutcher and these are the two chicks he decides to hang out with at the bar? I won't comment individually on the girls, but...wow. I do better than that, and I'm a nobody and a dork.
Whoa...it's over.
What an exciting and trade filled couple weeks in the NBA. Now most of these big deals all happened before deadline day, but we definitely got a deadline blockbuster just in the nick of time.
I've assessed many of the big trades that have already happened, so we don't need to spend more time on that. Yesterday's big deal involved the Cavs/Bulls/Sonics. It was an 11 player blockbuster. The Cavs got the biggest part of the deal, then the Bulls possibly got some help and the Sonics cut some costs and are thinking long-term.
So basically, this trade really revolves around the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs are in fifth place in the East right now, they're banged up and injured and haven't had their team together as a whole for even just a few weeks this season. The problem has always been that LeBron needed MORE help. Well, the Cavs had to do something and they did. They got LeBron more help, but is it enough?
Wally Szcerbiak can shoot the ball, that's known. He has played pretty well for the Sonics this year, he's also a former All-Star. LeBron should get him plenty of open shots and make things really easy for him, I think he is a perfect piece to add to this team, something that they really needed in general, a solid perimeter shooter. Add him with Gibson and they're going to be dangerous threats that will be left open quite a bit.
Joe Smith has had a pretty good season, especially once put into the Bulls starting lineup. This month he's averaged almost 17 points per game, he's getting 11 ppg on the season. He is probably more effective than Drew Gooden, but I'll give Gooden the edge on rebounding. He and Big Z can give them a nice frontcourt that can score, you can play Smith at the 4-5 spot and he is effective.
The main player being traded in this deal is of course Ben Wallace. Wallace had a miserable year and a half in Chicago, there is no other way to put it. The team faired well his first season there, but his numbers clearly dropped. This season, it was obvious that his four year $60 million contract was a mistake for the Bulls. It also was obvious that he chose the wrong team, he wasn't happy, his numbers have drastically dropped, he has played uninterested and has also played hurt (to his credit). Chicago was a mistake, Ben knows it (he wishes he was still in Detroit, and that probably is where his heart is at).
On the plus side, this move is a great thing for Wallace, it should energize him. He was on a miserable Bulls team and now he goes to the team that was in the Finals last season, and is currently the third or fourth best team in the Conference, with potential of number one. He's playing with LeBron James, another plus. The Cavs also have to be the biggest Pistons rival, and go figure, Ben Wallace has arrived in Cleveland. This should bring that energy to Wallace.
Let's face it, people in Chicago don't like Ben Wallace--they never got to grow attached to him (his start in Chicago started out ugly from the get go), the fans are thrilled he's gone now. The media has dogged Wallace, he hears it, he knows it. He's been called a mistake, he's been called out by so many. He's been hated on and counted out. Isn't this where Ben Wallace thrives? He was a nobody before getting to Detroit, then he began to make a name for himself and him and his teammates were still dogged and discredited by the media and public eye, and of course, we all know the outcome of that story (they found greatness in 2004 by winning a title). This is the perfect time for Wallace to find a way to get healthy, recreate that once had energy and striving motivation and find his heart and happiness in playing the game of basketball, while playing for a pretty good defensive coach.
Wallace isn't going to give LeBron scoring help or improve on that side, but Larry Hughes can score, but for some reason never worked out with James. Wallace is going to give them some mental edge, some toughness and knowledge of playing the Pistons (Chicago has only 21 wins this season, three of them are against the Pistons). He gives them another big man who they can count on, someone to go up against the bigs of the West, like Duncan, O'Neal, Stoudemire or Gasol. He has a lot to offer this team, and you have to assume that with him and Varejao the team will always have some active defensive guys who make plays the stat sheets don't show (if Wallace can recover from his lackluster energy and play in Chicago).
LeBron has to be excited, and hopefully that can rub off on Wallace (who once dominated the league defensive based on his emotion and intensity alone). This was definitely a big and surprising move for the Cavs, but I think they can make it work, they got four quality players in this deal and if they can find a way to utilize Wallace, Varejao, Smith and Big Z they can become very dangerous.
Ben Wallace, he's your second chance....
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Deadline Deals So Far...
Rockets get:
G- Gerald Green
T-Wolves get:
G- Kirk Snyder
2010 2nd Round Pick
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TORONTO/DETROIT DEAL
Raptors get:
C- Primoz Brezec
Pistons get:
G- Juan Dixon
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PORTLAND/DENVER DEAL
Blazers get:
G- Von Wafer
Nuggets get:
G- Taurean Green
DEAL OF THE DAY!!! CAVS/SONICS/BULLS
Here it is:
F/C- Ben Wallace
F- Joe Smith
G- Delonte West
G/F- Wally Szczerbiak
2009 Chicago 2nd Rounder
CHICAGO GETS:
F- Drew Gooden
G- Larry Hughes
F/C- Cedric Simmons
G- Shannon Brown
SEATTLE GETS:
F- Donyell Marshall
F- Ira Newble
G- Adrian Griffin
I love this deal for the Cavaliers, I absolutely do. I know some people questioned Ben Wallace, and the Chicago thing was a disaster, but I think it will energize him, energize LeBron even more and make this team possibly get back to the Finals.More on this later, I promise.
The deadline has passed.
The NBA's trade deadline has passed (3pm ET).
A lot of times it takes times for deals to be announced after, as long as submitted before the deadline, they're good.
So far, only one trade today.
I assume at least a couple more may be announced later today, as the time passes, but probably nothing too big.
Vince Carter staying in New Jersey
Just saw this on ESPN...
Rod Thorn: "We're not going to move him (Vince). Not before the trade deadline anyways."
Hornets/Rockets/Grizzlies make deal
From ESPN's Chad Ford:
The New Orleans Hornets announced today that they have acquired guard/forward Bonzi Wells, guard Mike James, and cash considerations from the Houston Rockets in exchange for guard Adam Haluska, guard Bobby Jackson, forward Marcus Vinicius and a 2008 second round pick. As part of the three-team deal, the Memphis Grizzlies will receive Vinicius, the rights to Malick Badiane and cash considerations in exchange for the rights to Sergei Lishouk.
Here's the main part of the deal:
G- Mike James (from Hou)
G/F- Bonzi Wells (from Hou)
ROCKETS GET:
G- Bobby Jackson (from NO)
G- Adam Haluska (from NO)
2008 2nd Round Pick
Love this deal for the Hornets, I think it gives them an amazing depth now, and I think it continues to keep them right there with the other teams in the West, I think they are a serious contender, I really do. Chris Paul is the MVP so far, don't listen to the LeBron, KG and Kobe chatter. The Hornets have the best record in the West people, THE HORNETS???? Yes, the Hornets!
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Spurs acquire Kurt Thomas
From Yahoo! Sports:
-Johnny Ludden
That's an awful lot for Kurt Thomas if you ask me, two expiring contracts and a first rounder. He's talented and has some rebounding skills, but he still is under 7 foot.
Vince Carter should do "Dancing With The Stars"
I don't know what has happened to Vince Carter, his heart is not in the game from what I see. Now that he has a contract, it seems like he just doesn't care anymore, like when he was in Toronto. He might get traded to New York according to some of the latest rumors (I don't even want to talk about the rumored deal (let's just say it's a three team deal and it involves Eddy Curry and Ricky Davis as well). His heart might not be in the game much anymore, but he is motivated to dance more than throw it down.
Kidd vs. Paul tonight.
Kobe and Shaq (in his debut) is obviously going to be great to watch, but don't disregard Jason Kidd's Mavericks debut. Chris Paul and the Hornets host Kidd, Nowitzki and the Mavs tonight as well.
It's going to be a fun night for people with League Pass.
MUST SEE TV!
Shaq makes his Suns debut against the Lakers tonight, go figure. It's on ESPN tonight and I assume every NBA fan will be watching. Should be a good game and it is obviously going to be an interesting one to say the least. These two teams just need to meet in the playoffs.
NBA Rookies Dance...
This is what happens when you get drafted, you sign a contract and then you got to a photoshoot and dance, cause now you're filthy rich....
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Kidd Officially a Maverick again, again.
Here are the specs:
Dallas gets:
G-Jason Kidd
F-Malik Allen
F-Antoine Wright
New Jersey gets:
G-Devin Harris
G-Trenton Hassell
F-Maurice Ager
C-DeSagana Diop
F-Keith Van Horn (retired)
2008 First Round Pick
2010 First Round Pick
$3 Million Cash
Props to Rod Thorn, he got a lot out of this deal. Diop has proven to be a solid defensive big man, something New Jersey lacks. Harris is a solid up and coming guard, they will get plent of cap room after this season and they got themselves two future first round picks.
Meanwhile, the Mavericks need to win either this year or next, or it's another bad deal for them. Cuban just loves his All-Stars. Should be interesting....
Monday, February 18, 2008
Agent 0 returns to practice
If healthy and going at about 90-100%, I think the Wiz can make some noise in the East. Brendan Haywood has played well this year and we know Caron and Jamison are both playing at a super high level.
Get Well Gil, the league needs you. Your team needs you (for the long haul)
All-Star Weekend, a smashing success
Friday, the NBA did some amazing things in the city with over 2,000 members of the NBA (from players to team officials) doing community service in the city. It was fantastic to see, and something that the city definitely needed. New Orleans has came such a long way, but of course, there is plenty of more work to go. Kudos to the NBA for stepping up to the plate big time and making something like this happen.
Friday night was the celebrity game, which was pretty fun to watch. T.O. and Deion Sanders put on some shows, but the intensity and dancing of actor Terry Crews was definitely the highlight. The main event, was the Rookie/Sophomore Game and it was a pretty good game. The past few years the game has gotten sloppier and has seen big blowouts, this year, you never felt the rookies were in it. Daniel Gibson shot the lights out and Al Horford looked like the Rookie of the Year out there.
All-Star Saturday Night was the best show of the weekend. The event has had it's ups and downs in the past few years. The Slam Dunk Contest has received a lot of criticism over the years. There hasn't been much star power, there hasn't been much creativity, but all that has changed. Dwight Howard is a star, and he's done the event two years in a row. Rudy Gay is averaging 20 points, and is going to be a star in this league. If LeBron James and other players in his caliber are too pretty to do the dunk contest, let them, the contest doesn't need them.
Dwight Howard put on a show and won the competition. He had one of the most fantastic individual performances in the competition's history. Gerald Green pulled out his best first, but still managed to show that creative swagger as well. Jamario Moon and Rudy Gay had great dunks too, on the average year they would have been finalists. Though Howard and Green brought the big guns out from the get go.
The Three-Point Shootout was star filled, yet the role player Jason Kapono pulled out the victory and tied the record with 25 points in one round. He's a shooter, and Peja just could not get into a groove like years past to even challenge Kapono in the finals. The Skills Competition is always pretty fun to watch as well, and I love the Shooting Stars Competition. The San Antonio team was phenomenal and I loved seeing David Robinson back on the court (along with Laimbeer, Eddie Johnson and BJ Armstrong).
Saturday night was just fantastic, it was definitely one of the best All-Star Saturday's in recent memory, and maybe one of the best ever.
Sunday was of course the All-Star Game itself. We saw a great fourth quarter run by the West, led by Chris Paul. Ray Allen put on a shooting galleria (probably should have been in that Three Point Shootout), keeping the East alive during that fourth quarter. LeBron James led the way for the East from the tipoff, as well as Dwight Howard and we saw a pretty good game. James had the dunk of the game, going into traffic and throwing it down over Dirk Nowitzki and some other innocent bystanders.
The NBA did a fine job this year, all the events were great and they did some fantastic stuff for the city of New Orleans. Next year is in Phoenix and hopefully the NBA can top the smashing success which was NBA All-Star Weekend 2008.
BEST PART OF ALL-STAR WEEKEND: Dwight Howard in the Dunk Contest.
MOST SURPRISING MOMENT: Charles Barkley didn't lose his voice as much as I thought he would.
MOST UNSURPRISING MOMENT: LeBron James wins the fan voting MVP award.
I promised...more partying...
These pictures are not from All-Star Weekend, but we all know plenty of this stuff went on and more...
Deron Williams
Charlie Villanueva....calling for more ladies
Baron Davis
Mehmet Okur
Andrei Kirilenko
Sunday, February 17, 2008
All-Star wrap-up on Monday.
It's a wrap for me ladies and gentleman, the All-Star Game is done. I'm going to let it all set in and maybe watch some of this encore, and then I will call it a night.
Tomorrow, since there will probably be a new Jason Kidd trade, I shall be busy.
Of course, I will wrap-up with thoughts and more from the NBA All-Star Weekend.
East win 134-128. LeBron MVP.
Give me some props. I didn't predict anything correct all weekend, except for the fact the game would be a 6 point game. For that, I deserve a little credit. Other than that, I was awful.
The East won the game tonight, which had a great fourth quarter, 134-128. LeBron James got his second All-Star MVP trophy with 27 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 blocks and 1 steal. A great game, but if you ask me, Ray Allen should have one the MVP. He was lights out in the fourth quarter.
I had no idea Allen was in this game until it was starting (I didn't hear this news anywhere, was I the only one?). Had it not been for Allen, the West would have won that game in the fourth and Chris Paul would have been the MVP. So my MVP, goes to Ray Allen---fan voting is lame, leave it to just the starters, not MVPs.
All-Star Game Prediction
Dwight Howard MVP, to cap off his phenomenal weekend.
Highlights from the dunk competition.
Here are some of the great highlights from the dunk competition last night. Dwight Howard put on one of the best performances in the competition's history. Keep in mind that Howard is a 6'11" center and not some high flying guard/forward.
UNBELIEVABLE
Where Superman Happens...
Note: If you know who TJ Kidd (Jason's son) is, please look at his face, that's the face we all made at some point during this dunk. TJ says it all.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Shows how much I know
Well, my picks aren't working out so well.
I still like Moon in the dunk.
I wanted to go with my heart and David Robinson, but I figured the two
big guys couldn't mess with the Detroit team.
All-Star Saturday Predictions
Shooting Stars - Detroit
Three Point Shootout - Peja Stojakovic
Slam Dunk Competition - Jamario Moon
Great All-Star Saturday Moments.
Vince Carter-The Best Slam Dunk Performance Ever. (2000)
Spud Webb, 5 foot 7, shocks the world. Wins the Dunk Contest. (1986)
Craig Hodges hits his first 19 shots in the Three-Point Shootout (1991)
Bibby heading to ATL.
The Kings will receive, Anthony Johnson, Tyronn Lue, Lorenzen Wright and Shelden Williams. Three of the players have expiring contracts, Bibby was set to make 13.5 million this season and next.
I'm not sure how many expiring contracts the Cleveland Cavaliers have, but I bet LeBron is going to be a bit upset when he sees the Cavs didn't get Bibby, and the Hawks got him for pretty much older, declining talent (and Sheldon Williams).
The Kings have officially traded the last piece and one of the leaders of their great teams of the early part of the decade, and they didn't get much for him, besides money. On the other hand, Bibby could be what the Hawks need, a veteran who can help their playoff push.
I like what Atlanta has done with their team, I like it a lot. They have a good coach, a solid young core, an All-Star, the Rookie of the Year (Al Horford better get this award, unless Al Thornton's surge continues) and a solid-proven veteran in Mike Bibby.
Tonight's Schedule
(All Programs are on TNT, ET)
5 PM: INSIDE THE NBA
7 PM: NBA'S GREATEST SLAM DUNK CONTEST: AIRBORNE
8 PM: NBA TIPOFF
8:30 PM: NBA ALL-STAR SATURDAY NIGHT
Making predictions later this evening....
Hakeem, Ewing lead Hall of Famers...
Hakeem Olajuwon is having a great weekend, Patrick Ewing's weekend is pretty good too. Olajuwon, Ewing and Pat Riley were all selected as first time finalists for the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Some other candidates include: Richie Guerin and Johnny "Red" Kerr (former players and coaches), Dick Vitale, Detroit Pistons owner Bill Davidson.
I would assume that Olajuwon, Riley, Ewing and Vitale are all locks this year. Kerr is definitely up there, as is Davidson (3 NBA Titles, 2 WNBA titles and was the first owner to get his team a private jet amongst other accomplishments).
Kobe has something interesting to show people...
Kobe must have something really awesome on his phone. From Byron Scott's reaction, I would say it's some home videos of Kobe's wife Vanessa Bryant that he shouldn't be showing others.
It didn't stop there, Kobe wants to show everyone this. Now judging from Carlos Boozer's reaction, this must be something awful, something really dirty and raunchy. Boozer looks appualed, but Dirk is absolutely loving it.
So, I was wrong. Gibson gets MVP.
Honestly, when the game started, I felt positive about my Bargnani selection. He hit a couple baskets early, and he kept shooting the ball early, problem is, he kept missing.
Daniel Gibson was ridiculous. He had seven 3-pointers at the half, 11 in the game. He didn't hit any other shots (free throws or 2-point field goals) in the game. He finished with 33 points. I feel he pretty much gets all his points of 3-pointers normally too.
Friday, February 15, 2008
NBA Partyers of the Week
Okay, this weekend is special. It's NBA All-Star Weekend, it's in the NOLA. There are going to be a lot of drunk NBA players this weekend, a lot of them, and they're all going to be together. They're also all going to be with rappers, actors, comedians, models and hot chicks who are there because, well, they're hot.
Yesterday was also Valentine's Day. Steve Nash and Dirk Nowitzki were also reunited on the holiday of love. So in honor of Valentines Day, NBA All-Stars partying, Friday and all that is right, I must post these pictures (yes, I know they're old and very well circulated, but I have more coming this weekend in honor of the party that is All-Star Weekend). I know someone out there has never seen them.
More to come later....
Today's All-Star Schedule
9PM ET: T-MOBILE ROOKIE CHALLENGE (TNT)
PREDICTION: Sophomores by 10-15 points. MVP: Andrea Bargnani
Olajuwon getting monument in Houston.
Houston television station KRIV reported that it would focus on his jersey and accomplishments, but in keeping with the tenets of his Muslim faith, it won't include a picture or likeness of him.
This is really awesome and well deserved, Olajuwon was one of the greatest players ever and is one of the best people to ever play the game as well. Hakeem is easily the best player in Rockets history.
Well deserved big man.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Dirk takes Kobe's spot in 3 point.
I do have to say it's good the NBA kept the star power alive in it, it's star packed this year and that's what these competitions need.
Kobe to miss time, All-Star Game? Three Point?
Kobe Bryant is hurt, and it's worse than people expected. Bryant has a torn ligament in his pinkie finger, and he's decided not to have surgery and hopefully rest will get him through it. It's uncertain if he will play in the All-Star Game (Baron Davis' calling card), and he's definitely out of the the three-point shootout.
I would hate for this injury to ruin anything for the Lakers, I'm sure Kobe will get through it and be fine, he's a warrior.
UPDATE: KOBE INTENDS TO PLAY IN THE ALL-STAR GAME
Shaq won't play until after the break.
Unfortunately Shaq won't be playing for the Suns until after the break.
He doesn't feel he's ready just yet, after only three practices and coming off a hip injury.
Bummer, I'm driving 3 hours tonight for the game and I won't get to see him play.
Regardless Dallas/Phoenix should be a great game to see live.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Devean George Wants to Destroy Dallas
George went 0-11 tonight from the field.
Man, he must really have something against the city of Dallas and the Mavericks.
In all honesty, this trade is a quick fix for Dallas, so I really don't know if it makes them champions and is worth it. Though I'm sure most Mavericks fans wanted this deal to happen, because regardless it's an exciting deal.
All in all, Devean George sure found a way to make headlines and hurt the Mavs today, Dallas still blew out Portland.
Manu Ginobili...are you kidding me?!?!?!?!?
Ginobili went nuts on the Cavs tonight. Ginobili hit a career-high 8 three-pointers tonight!!! He dropped 46 points, 8 assists, 5 rebounds and 3 steals on the Cavs. Another amazing career night for Ginobili, as Spurs fans and the people of Argentina celebrate this fantastic player.
With everyone talking about LA, Phoenix, Dallas and other.... remember who the champs are, and if Ginobili can keep playing at the level he's played at the past month, once Parker gets back...watch out.
The Spurs had a rough road schedule heading into the All-Star break. They're 34-17, 5th in the West (two games back)--I expect a huge second half from them as they will really pick it up once Parker is healthy and Stoudamire becomes acclimated.
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