A sunny spot on offense is a black hole on defense
There are many big men in the NBA that can not score with a mid range jump shot, let alone, around the rim. Usually, they’re all defense, except for a couple of physically dominant players like Shaquille O’Neal and Dwight Howard or have an onslaught of inside post moves like Patrick Ewing, Tim Duncan or Pau Gasol. All of these players can or could play defense too.
The ninth selection in the Bulls top 10 summer free agent options is a go to low post offensive player but can’t play defense at all.
Playoff Picks
This is a little late. The playoffs came fast and quick. The Bulls had so much commotion going on with fighting to get into the playoffs, Vinny Del Negro and John Paxson fighting and Noah blasting Cleveland and Kevin Garnett. Well, this is as good a time as any for my playoff picks.
EAST
Cleveland Cavaliers VS Chicago Bulls- Cavs in 5
I would love for the Bulls to win more than one game or even take the series, but it will not happen. Lebron James is just too much for the Bulls to handle. The Bulls played a great game, but still lost game 2. Enough said, I’m going to pout in silence…..
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ALL STAR Starters
We are only a couple weeks away from the best All Star game and weekend in professional sports. The best on the court half-way through the season are recognized by being named to the team. Well, supposed to be the best.
This year, a few people got on the starting lineup because fans are focused on past careers. This means other players who have performed like a starter on the All Star roster are either at home or picked up by coaches to be off the bench. We will find out who they pick on Thursday. Lets look at who was picked and who should have been in some of their places.
I personally voted 10 times on NBA.com for the starters of the game. I will tell who got picked and then I’ll say if I agreed (voted for) or someone else should have been picked.
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Steve Nash
Nash is playing awesome for a 35 year old point guard whose game is based around running up and down the court. He is shooting the ball remarkable well. His field goal percentage is 53%, three pointers are at 43% and is leading the league in free throw percentage at 94%. Nash has the 5th most double doubles in the NBA with 27, averaging 18 points per game (ppg) and is 2nd in the league with 11 assists a game. AGREE, but Chris Paul is right there.
Kobe Bryant
“Black Mam
ba” is the best player in the league. We can sit here and argue Kobe V.S. Lebron all day, but my opinion will stay the same. Kobe is 4th in the league with 28 ppg. Bryant legs look to be getting tired and his body beat up but he refuses to rest. This might hurt him in the long run, but right now he is the best to watch. AGREE
Carmelo Anthony
“Melo” was amazing in the first quarter of the season. He slowed down do to small injuries, but still put up decent numbers. Now, he is back to what he was doing before. Anthony filled out a little more during the off-season and is playing with a bigger chip on his shoulder. His play was falling short of his superstar popularity. This can’t be said anymore. “Melo” is second in the league in scoring with 29.7 ppg which is only .2 behind Lebron James. AGREE
TIM DUNCAN
Duncan has never been an eye opening player to fans. However, on the court, he is one of the best big men to play the game. His knees are starting to show his 12 years in the league but he still dominates. Duncan, once again, has put the Spurs on his back, leading them to wins while his teammates sit on the bench with injuries. He is 10th in the league with 10 rebounds a game and in the top 20 in scoring. DISAGREE- I voted for Dirk Nowitzki. I’m one of those fans, who don’t really like Duncan. Even without the bias, Dirk is a killer. He has put his team on his back also. I like his game better and he can give you more offensively.
AMARE STOUDEMIRE
Stoudemire is playing well for the Suns, even though they are consistently putting him on the trade block. He is quick for his size but knee injuries seem to make it hard for him to run up and down the court. He is a forward, but they listed him as a center for the All Star game. I don’t think this is right. With that comment………DISAGREE He is not a center and doesn’t play explosive ball like he used to. I voted for Chris Kaman. He is a 20 and 9 guy playing solid on both sides of the ball. The Clippers are not a great team, but they would be 9 to 10 wins less without him.
EASTERN CONFERENCE
ALLEN IVERSON
AI was one of my favorite players for a real long time. He will be in the Hall of Fame and go down as one of the best pure scorers to every play. That was then, this is now. I wish him the best. DISAGREE He is not an All Star. There are plenty of people who should be on this team before him but I’ll only name one. Rajon Rondo is developing into the best point guard in the Eastern Conference and should be on the team. He is in the top 5 in assists and leads the league in steals.
DWAYNE WADE
“D-Wade” is a beast. He is in the top 5 in the NBA hands down. He does so much with so little. Wade takes a beating every night and keeps coming back for more. He is 5th in the league in scoring, 7th in steals and tied for 10th in assists. Dwayne does whatever he needs to do for his team to win. An NBA highlight real isn’t complete without “D-WADE”. AGREE
LEBRON JAMES
Lebron is the 2nd best player in the league. He is putting up video games on a nightly basis. LBJ can take over a game whenever he wants to whether it be with the ball or defending it. He leads the league in scoring per game with 30 and is 7th in the league in assists. Lebron, like Kobe will be on every All Star team until he retires. AGREE
KEVEIN GARNETT
“KG” can still play, but this year he hasn’t. He has been injured or taken out of the game early to rest his aging legs. Garnett is one of my favorite players, but like AI, doesn’t deserve the honor. DISAGREE- I picked two different players for power forward. I voted for Josh Smith and Antawn Jamison. Both have played the game on a high level and remained healthy.
DWIGHT HOWARD
Howard is the only legitimate center in the Eastern Conference. This doesn’t really mean much, because he is a dominating inside presence. His low post moves are not spectacular but they are better and do not take anything away from his great defense. Every player in the league is scared to bring it in on the Magic when they see Dwight. Howard is 1st in the league in blocks and rebounds and 3rd in the league in field goal percentage scoring 17 points a game. AGREE
Do you agree with these selections, theirs or mine? If not, comment and tell us who you believe should be in the ALL Star game.
T-MAC gets his Holiday Wish
The Houston Rockets and Tracy McGrady are finally parting ways after a few disappointing seasons.
The Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey and Head Coach Rick Adelman have agreed letting McGrady leave the roster is best for the team.
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The 2000-2009 Running of the Chicago Bulls
The decade began with the Chicago Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf trying to replace the championship roster he had in the 90′s. We know the story. Michael Jordan retired, then un-retired for a year or two for a season with the Washington Wizzards . Phil Jackson left for the Los Angeles Lakers, where he three-peats to start the decade. Scottie Pippen was traded to the Houston Rockets and Dennis Rodman went completely over the edge.
