- First a short story for fun: So I woke up Wednesday morning around noon. I put on a sweater and went outside to find that it was 25 degrees out accompanied by 20 mph winds which mad it feel like it was 10 degrees. Have I mentioned lately that I love the Midwest? Seriously though why do people stay here? You have a sh*tty winter 6-7 months out of the year. Summers are too humid. Really the only good time of year is Autumn, which lasts about a month or month in and a half if you’re lucky. I mean Chicago’s great and all, but it’s now great enough to justify the near year round sh*tty weather. Anyhow…
So I had this idea a couple weeks ago that I feel obligated to share with all of you. You know the way on ESPN and every other sports sties they have player profiles. They give you a statistical break down of any given player, as well as their measurements and career highlights and other quirky facts. They also included a scouting report, career to date info. All in all they’re very useful way of learning about a certain player. So what I propose is that we have player profiles for real life, player profiles, but for average people. This would especially be helpful with girls.
Say you saw some young biddy whom you were attracted to, but didn’t know. Instead of spending countless hours getting to know her, while in the process endangering you’re academic and social life, you could just read her profile. This profile would have to be compiled by an unbiased source, so some outside of that person or one of their friends would have to fill it out. This would be an amazing way of seeing whether or not you wanted to actually get to know someone or not. Because nothing is worse then spending a bunch of time around a girl only to find out she’s as superficial and shallow as you first thought. People profiles would fix all of that. They could give you some very useful information or just random facts to help you along the way, such as:
- Warning Beer Slut.
- Really likes football player
- Emotional basket-case
- Plays softball.
- Listens to Pinback, Camper Van Beethoven, Neutral Milk Hotel and things of that ilk. Definite head case, stay the f*ck away from this girl.
- Has seen ‘The Notebook’ and ‘Titanic’ over 50 times each.
- Empathizes with Nicole Richie.
- Lundberg f*cked her.
- Cried during Field of Dreams
- Way to into the show Friends. Tries to make herself and everyone in her life similar to a character in the show.
- A little too into Jane Austin, i.e. probably a lesbian.
- Claims to be a big Ashton Kutcher fan.
- Listens to hardcore music, clearly her father didn’t hug her enough.
- Envisions Susan Sarandon as the perfect mother.
- Open about her tampon usage.
- Cock Tease
- Has a tattoo on the small of her back.
- Cries after intercourse
These are hust a few of the helpful tidbits these profiles would have. I mean whose life wouldn’t be made tens of thousands of times easier by this? I think I’m going to write John McCain a letter about all of this. Hopefully he’ll be able make this brilliant idea a reality.
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Top 5 Man Crushes
Just when you thought the content of this blog couldn’t get anymore homoerotic, I present to you the top 5 Man crushes in my life, as well as a few honorable mention.
5. Hugh Grant – As if the list wasn’t embarrassing enough, Hugh Grant’s in my top 5. It mostly has to do with his performance in About a Boy. But come to think of it, everything I’ve seen him in he’s always befuddilly charming.
4. Christian Bale – Best looking man alive and he’s Batman, what more could you ask for?
3. Mason Jennings – Number one on my list of people I’d be gay for, serouisly.
2. Dennis Quaid – This Man Crush has gotten so bad that I’m actually considering going to see Yours, Mine and Ours. Man my Dad hates me.
1. Gregory Peck – Who else would be here? I mean he’s Atticus freakin’ Finch. He also has a voice that could forever end the conflict in the Middle East.
Honorable Mention: Salim Stoudamire, Walker Percy, Willie Tuitama, John Cusak, Colin Meloy, Andrew Bird, Patrick Dempsey and Ethan Embry
Until We Meet Again
* Toni Collet would be on the list, but it turns out she’s not a dude.
5. Hugh Grant – As if the list wasn’t embarrassing enough, Hugh Grant’s in my top 5. It mostly has to do with his performance in About a Boy. But come to think of it, everything I’ve seen him in he’s always befuddilly charming.
4. Christian Bale – Best looking man alive and he’s Batman, what more could you ask for?
3. Mason Jennings – Number one on my list of people I’d be gay for, serouisly.
2. Dennis Quaid – This Man Crush has gotten so bad that I’m actually considering going to see Yours, Mine and Ours. Man my Dad hates me.
1. Gregory Peck – Who else would be here? I mean he’s Atticus freakin’ Finch. He also has a voice that could forever end the conflict in the Middle East.
Honorable Mention: Salim Stoudamire, Walker Percy, Willie Tuitama, John Cusak, Colin Meloy, Andrew Bird, Patrick Dempsey and Ethan Embry
Until We Meet Again
* Toni Collet would be on the list, but it turns out she’s not a dude.
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Pieces of Me
Here’s some random thought and questions I’ve been pondering while eating the last of my Halloween candy.
- Whose idea was it to put Walnuts in Trail Mix? Is there anyone out there who actually likes walnuts, let alone walnuts in trail mix?
- Big 10 Football is almost as fun as chronic diarrhea.
- Are Carmelo Anthony and Glenn Robinson the same player?
- Why do Christians think it’s a good idea to blend two worship songs together? Everyone is already painfully aware of how bad Christian music is, why go a step further to prove this by showing that multiples songs have the same chords and progression?
- Family Feud just isn’t the same without Louie Anderson.
- Applying to a Community College feels a lot like applying for a value member’s card at a supermarket.
- I finally lost the last of my dignity when I admitted to actually liking Enrique Iglesias’s Hero.
- C’mon, it’s a catchy song.
- In related news, does anyone know if I can still categorize Kelly Clarkson as a guilty pleasure?
- Has there been a more underrated single in the last decade then Faded by Soul Decision.
- Is it just me or does Jarhead just look like an updated version of Three Kings?
- Diabetes, God’s punch line.
- Willie Tuitama = The Muther F*ckin’ Sh*t.
- If you haven’t heard it yet, the new Broken Social Scene is pretty good. Highlight songs are Swimmer and Supperconnected. And the rest of the album feels like it’s a grower.
- Also Sun Kil Moon’s Modest Mouse cover album is unbelievably good.
- Whenever Harry Potter 4 trailers come on I find myself so overcome with excitement that all I can do is clap my hands together and squeal/scream like a pre-teen girl. Cleavage often invokes this same reaction.
- Fantasy Basketball is slowly but surely taking over my entire life.
- Is there a less attractive female athlete then the softball player. (With the exception of Jennie Finch, who has that porn star hot thing going for her.)
- Sorry this isn’t much, but I’ve been busy as h-e-double hockey sticks lately.
Until We Meet Again
- Whose idea was it to put Walnuts in Trail Mix? Is there anyone out there who actually likes walnuts, let alone walnuts in trail mix?
- Big 10 Football is almost as fun as chronic diarrhea.
- Are Carmelo Anthony and Glenn Robinson the same player?
- Why do Christians think it’s a good idea to blend two worship songs together? Everyone is already painfully aware of how bad Christian music is, why go a step further to prove this by showing that multiples songs have the same chords and progression?
- Family Feud just isn’t the same without Louie Anderson.
- Applying to a Community College feels a lot like applying for a value member’s card at a supermarket.
- I finally lost the last of my dignity when I admitted to actually liking Enrique Iglesias’s Hero.
- C’mon, it’s a catchy song.
- In related news, does anyone know if I can still categorize Kelly Clarkson as a guilty pleasure?
- Has there been a more underrated single in the last decade then Faded by Soul Decision.
- Is it just me or does Jarhead just look like an updated version of Three Kings?
- Diabetes, God’s punch line.
- Willie Tuitama = The Muther F*ckin’ Sh*t.
- If you haven’t heard it yet, the new Broken Social Scene is pretty good. Highlight songs are Swimmer and Supperconnected. And the rest of the album feels like it’s a grower.
- Also Sun Kil Moon’s Modest Mouse cover album is unbelievably good.
- Whenever Harry Potter 4 trailers come on I find myself so overcome with excitement that all I can do is clap my hands together and squeal/scream like a pre-teen girl. Cleavage often invokes this same reaction.
- Fantasy Basketball is slowly but surely taking over my entire life.
- Is there a less attractive female athlete then the softball player. (With the exception of Jennie Finch, who has that porn star hot thing going for her.)
- Sorry this isn’t much, but I’ve been busy as h-e-double hockey sticks lately.
Until We Meet Again
Tuesday, November 01, 2005
05-06 NBA Season Preview
With the NBA Season starting tonight I’ve decided to unveil my predictions for the season. Here they are by conference.
East:
1. Detroit Pistons: They lost Larry Brown and gained a better offensive coash and more depth, I doubt they’ll fall off. They also will have a huge chip on their shoulder, trying to prove to everyone that it was them and not Larry who was responsible for their winning ways.
2. Miami Heat: They added talent, but they added guys who need the ball to be effective. They lost their outside shooters and got worst defensively, all in all a bad off-season for the Heat. However D-Wade and Shaq are enough for them to win their division, but they won’t get out of the 2nd round.
3. New Jersey Nets: Best perimeter team in the league. However they’re very weak and limited up front. Still they’ll cruise to a division title and I expect them to outlast Miami and get back to the Eastern Conference finals. Of course if Jason Kidd starts to play like a geriatric old man again, then all bets are off.
4. Indiana Pacers: Second best team in the conference, but they play in the same division as Detroit. They’re the deepest team in the league and they’ll play Detroit in the 2nd Round in what will be the real Eastern Conference Finals.
5. Cleveland Cavilers: LeBron might be the best player in the league. If he’s really only 21 (and admit it, we all have our doubts about that) he’ll challenge MJ for best ever before he’s done. They added shooters in Damon Jones and Marshall. And they added another scorer/creator in Hughes to take pressure and hopefully minutes off Lebron. They should aim for the 6th Seed so they have a chance to get out of the first round.
6. Washington Wizards: Gilbert will be even better this year as he’ll get more touches with Hughes gone. Caron Butler for Kwame Brown is an incredible steal for the Wiz. Antonio Daniels will take ball handling pressure of Gil and we’ll help to replace Hughes D. If they ever get the ball to their underrated big men they could have a lethal inside out combo.
7. Chicago Bulls: IMO the first six are locks, but after that everything gets sketchy. Despite loosing Curry’s offense, their D will get them back to the playoffs. Look for the Argentinan guy with a hard to spell/pronounce name to take over for Deng by mid-season.
8. Philadelphia 76ERS: On paper this team is average at best, but I believe AI will will them into the playoffs. C-Webb will suck, yet people will still convince themselves that he could turn the corner at any time.
9. Milwaukee Bucks: Bogut will stumble out of the gates and everyone will say he’s a bust. But in a few years he’ll look like a young Brad Miller. This team will start hot until teams remember the TJ Ford can’t shoot. If they were in an easier division they might challenge for a playoff spot. After the Maglorie trade I think they’ll make the playoffs over Philly, but I still refuse to bet against Iverson.
10. New York Knicks: Larry Brown is a huge a$$ hole, but he’s an incredibly talented coach. If he goes against his instinct and gives his rookies big minutes then this team could sneak into the playoffs.
11. Orlando Magic: This team will resemble a pick up team. They’ll have great talent, but they need to get Steve Francis the H out of dodge. If they can bring in a decent 2 guard and let Grant Hill (assuming he’s healthy) play point forward, they could cause a lot of trouble for teams. But they’re not making the playoffs so they need to start developing Dwight Howard.
12. Boston Celtics: Has some very good and very young talent. They need a decent Pg though, also look for Paul Pierce to continue his downward slide.
13. Toronto Raptors: Chris Bosh is a tremendous young player, Jalen Rose has the best quotes in the league. Outside of that, they suck. How bad are they? Loren Woods is set to win the Center position by default.
14. Atlanta Hawks: The only reason they’re ahead of the Bobcats is out of respect for Salim, who will make several teams regret not picking him in the late 1st round. Joe Johnson will prove he was worth the money, but the Hawks will still be really bad. They need to trade one of their 20 6-8 SF for some size and a PG. Overall the Hawks future looks far better then it has in some time. They’ll be decent in a few years.
15 Charlotte Bobcats: Okafor’s a stud and Gerald Wallace will have a break out year. But I’m not sold on Felton, and May is a questionable draft, considering you can’t play him and Okafor at the same time. The season will be a success if they win over 20 games.
West:
1. San Antonio Spurs: The only question remains who hits all the big shots? Ginobli, Duncan, Horry or new comer Van Exel. It won’t matter too much because they’re that much better then everyone else. The NBA has found the dynasty to replace the Lakers. Unfortunately they’re not nearly as marketable or hateable.
2. Sacramento Kings: Peja will return to form, Bibby will be better then ever, and if Miller can stay healthy they’ll capitalize more then anyone else on Amare’s injury. However another post-season collapse should pave the way for Rick Adelman’s exit, and for the Kings to be a serious title contender again with a new coach. Assuming they resign Peja.
3. Denver Nuggets: They benefit from playing in the leagues worst division, which should assure them the number 3 spot. How far they go in the playoffs depends on whether or not Carmelo develops into an all-around player, because right now he’s just a scorer. Speaking of which, is anyone else excited about Melo and Karl’s first fight. My guess is they’ll have a mini fight this year and within two years one of them will be gone. This just might be the best sub plot in the league for the next 3 years.
4. Houston Rockets: This will be the year T-Mac finally gets out of the first round. If Yao’s conditioning gets better they’re the only team in the west that can challenge San Antonio. PG play might hurt them early on, but when Bobby Sura comes back he’ll stabilize the team.
5. Dallas Mavericks: Solid all around team, who will look better in the regular season then in the playoffs. Once the playoffs start, look for Dirk to fall off again.
6. Phoenix Suns: Everyone says they had a terrible off season, but forgets they beat Dallas 3-1 with out Joe Johnson. They also had no bench and Q was no existent. So how exactly did they get worse? The trio of Raja Bell (an old flame of mine), James Jones and Jim Jackson will make up for the loss of Q and JJ. If they can hold down the fort until Amare gets back they’ll have everyone in the West not named the Spurs sh*tting kittens by April. Their main problem maybe the lack of a back up PG for Nash. Jackson, Jones and Barbosa will do a decent job filling in, but none of them has the ability to push it the way Nash, or last years back up Johnson, did. Either way, if Nash stays healthy they’ll get another shot at the Spurs in the Western Conference Finals.
7. Memphis Grizzles: This team always finds ways to improve. The addition of Eddie Jones, Damon Stoudamire and Bobby Jackson will help w/ chemistry and leadership. Hakim Warrick will be far better then expected. And Pau Gasol will have his best season yet, then flame out in the playoffs reminding everyone that you can’t win with a Euro as your best player. That said, Gasol is far and away the tougher Euro player, which isn’t saying much.
8. Utah Jazz: This is my riskiest and probably my worse pick. But I’m a believer in Jerry Sloan. I’m a huge believer in AK-47. Boozer will be better then last year. If Okur is in shape he’ll have a great year. Deron Williams maybe a rookie, but he’s a gamer and will be a very good PG. Devin Brown and Gordon Gerick platooning the SG position and be decently effective. All in all, I think that’s enough to get them back to the playoffs.
9. Los Angeles Clippers: If they stay healthy and share the ball they’ll make the playoffs. I doubt either of those things happen. They’ll be smart to move Casell and let Livingston take over the reigns at PG.
10. Minnesota Timberwolves: The only reason they’re this high is because of KG. The rest of the team sucks, and that’s being generous. They drafted Rashad Mcants in the Lottery, despite the fact that he doesn’t played D and scored a whopping 0 points in the 2nd half of the biggest game of his life (NCCA Title National Game). Yeah that was a smart choice.
11. Golden State Warriors: Everyone’s picking them to get to the playoffs this year. Personally I don’t like the fact that the majority of their hopes are depends upon Barron Davis’s health. Regardless this team will be very fun to watch. I see them falling just short of the post season. Ike Digou is a sleeper for Rookie of the Year if he stays healthy.
12. Seattle Super Sonics: Loosing their coach is going to hurt them, a lot. They have no back up plan if Luke Ridnour falters. Ray Ray will be great as always, but I doubt the rest of the team can duplicate last years dream season.
13. Los Angeles Lakers: Just because Phil’s back doesn’t make Kobe MJ. And while I love the Lamar Odom, I think it’s clear that he doesn’t want to play 2nd fiddle to Kobe, and really who can blame him? (With apologies to Luke Walton) The rest of this team is gawd awful. Phil is know for making good teams great, not sh*tty teams good. If he gets this team in the top 10 in the West he deserves coach of the year.
14. Portland Trailblazers: Their down to single digit headcases, which is a good thing. With Zach Randolph, Sebastian Telifair and Martell Webster they have a nice young core. They need either Travis Outlaw or Darius Miles to pan out at the 3. Hopefully they’ll trade Juan Dixon to a contender so he can be effective. And if nothing else lets at least hope we get a minimum of 5 shots of Juan’s brother during the games, that guy is pure gold.
15. New Orleans… er Oklahoma/Baton Rouge Hornets: This team blows more then Hurricane Katrina. Now that joke was not only tasteless, but it wasn’t really funny. Still the Hornets are real bad, and they’ll be even worse now that they’ve traded Jamal Maglorie. Chris Paul is everyone’s pick for the next great PG. I’m not sold on him, but he and J.R. Smith should provide a nice glimmer of hope for the team with out a home.
Awards:
MVP:
1. Tim Duncan – He’s the new Shaq, meaning he should win it every year.
2. LeBron James – Might already be the best player in the league.
3. Ron Artest – If he keeps his head on straight the Pacers will win the east he’ll deserve MVP consideration. But that’s a big IF.
4. Kevin Garnett- He puts up amazing numbers every year, but his sh*tty team will keep him from placing higher.
5. Allen Iverson – Just because he should have on it last year.
Coach of the Year
1. Jerry Sloan – If Utah makes the playoffs
2. Greg Popovich – See Tim Duncan
3. Rick Carlise – If he can keep Artest in check he deserves it.
Rookie of the Year
1. Deron Williams
2. Ike Digou
3. Salim Stoudamire
Finals pick:
Spurs over Pacers (4-2)
East:
1. Detroit Pistons: They lost Larry Brown and gained a better offensive coash and more depth, I doubt they’ll fall off. They also will have a huge chip on their shoulder, trying to prove to everyone that it was them and not Larry who was responsible for their winning ways.
2. Miami Heat: They added talent, but they added guys who need the ball to be effective. They lost their outside shooters and got worst defensively, all in all a bad off-season for the Heat. However D-Wade and Shaq are enough for them to win their division, but they won’t get out of the 2nd round.
3. New Jersey Nets: Best perimeter team in the league. However they’re very weak and limited up front. Still they’ll cruise to a division title and I expect them to outlast Miami and get back to the Eastern Conference finals. Of course if Jason Kidd starts to play like a geriatric old man again, then all bets are off.
4. Indiana Pacers: Second best team in the conference, but they play in the same division as Detroit. They’re the deepest team in the league and they’ll play Detroit in the 2nd Round in what will be the real Eastern Conference Finals.
5. Cleveland Cavilers: LeBron might be the best player in the league. If he’s really only 21 (and admit it, we all have our doubts about that) he’ll challenge MJ for best ever before he’s done. They added shooters in Damon Jones and Marshall. And they added another scorer/creator in Hughes to take pressure and hopefully minutes off Lebron. They should aim for the 6th Seed so they have a chance to get out of the first round.
6. Washington Wizards: Gilbert will be even better this year as he’ll get more touches with Hughes gone. Caron Butler for Kwame Brown is an incredible steal for the Wiz. Antonio Daniels will take ball handling pressure of Gil and we’ll help to replace Hughes D. If they ever get the ball to their underrated big men they could have a lethal inside out combo.
7. Chicago Bulls: IMO the first six are locks, but after that everything gets sketchy. Despite loosing Curry’s offense, their D will get them back to the playoffs. Look for the Argentinan guy with a hard to spell/pronounce name to take over for Deng by mid-season.
8. Philadelphia 76ERS: On paper this team is average at best, but I believe AI will will them into the playoffs. C-Webb will suck, yet people will still convince themselves that he could turn the corner at any time.
9. Milwaukee Bucks: Bogut will stumble out of the gates and everyone will say he’s a bust. But in a few years he’ll look like a young Brad Miller. This team will start hot until teams remember the TJ Ford can’t shoot. If they were in an easier division they might challenge for a playoff spot. After the Maglorie trade I think they’ll make the playoffs over Philly, but I still refuse to bet against Iverson.
10. New York Knicks: Larry Brown is a huge a$$ hole, but he’s an incredibly talented coach. If he goes against his instinct and gives his rookies big minutes then this team could sneak into the playoffs.
11. Orlando Magic: This team will resemble a pick up team. They’ll have great talent, but they need to get Steve Francis the H out of dodge. If they can bring in a decent 2 guard and let Grant Hill (assuming he’s healthy) play point forward, they could cause a lot of trouble for teams. But they’re not making the playoffs so they need to start developing Dwight Howard.
12. Boston Celtics: Has some very good and very young talent. They need a decent Pg though, also look for Paul Pierce to continue his downward slide.
13. Toronto Raptors: Chris Bosh is a tremendous young player, Jalen Rose has the best quotes in the league. Outside of that, they suck. How bad are they? Loren Woods is set to win the Center position by default.
14. Atlanta Hawks: The only reason they’re ahead of the Bobcats is out of respect for Salim, who will make several teams regret not picking him in the late 1st round. Joe Johnson will prove he was worth the money, but the Hawks will still be really bad. They need to trade one of their 20 6-8 SF for some size and a PG. Overall the Hawks future looks far better then it has in some time. They’ll be decent in a few years.
15 Charlotte Bobcats: Okafor’s a stud and Gerald Wallace will have a break out year. But I’m not sold on Felton, and May is a questionable draft, considering you can’t play him and Okafor at the same time. The season will be a success if they win over 20 games.
West:
1. San Antonio Spurs: The only question remains who hits all the big shots? Ginobli, Duncan, Horry or new comer Van Exel. It won’t matter too much because they’re that much better then everyone else. The NBA has found the dynasty to replace the Lakers. Unfortunately they’re not nearly as marketable or hateable.
2. Sacramento Kings: Peja will return to form, Bibby will be better then ever, and if Miller can stay healthy they’ll capitalize more then anyone else on Amare’s injury. However another post-season collapse should pave the way for Rick Adelman’s exit, and for the Kings to be a serious title contender again with a new coach. Assuming they resign Peja.
3. Denver Nuggets: They benefit from playing in the leagues worst division, which should assure them the number 3 spot. How far they go in the playoffs depends on whether or not Carmelo develops into an all-around player, because right now he’s just a scorer. Speaking of which, is anyone else excited about Melo and Karl’s first fight. My guess is they’ll have a mini fight this year and within two years one of them will be gone. This just might be the best sub plot in the league for the next 3 years.
4. Houston Rockets: This will be the year T-Mac finally gets out of the first round. If Yao’s conditioning gets better they’re the only team in the west that can challenge San Antonio. PG play might hurt them early on, but when Bobby Sura comes back he’ll stabilize the team.
5. Dallas Mavericks: Solid all around team, who will look better in the regular season then in the playoffs. Once the playoffs start, look for Dirk to fall off again.
6. Phoenix Suns: Everyone says they had a terrible off season, but forgets they beat Dallas 3-1 with out Joe Johnson. They also had no bench and Q was no existent. So how exactly did they get worse? The trio of Raja Bell (an old flame of mine), James Jones and Jim Jackson will make up for the loss of Q and JJ. If they can hold down the fort until Amare gets back they’ll have everyone in the West not named the Spurs sh*tting kittens by April. Their main problem maybe the lack of a back up PG for Nash. Jackson, Jones and Barbosa will do a decent job filling in, but none of them has the ability to push it the way Nash, or last years back up Johnson, did. Either way, if Nash stays healthy they’ll get another shot at the Spurs in the Western Conference Finals.
7. Memphis Grizzles: This team always finds ways to improve. The addition of Eddie Jones, Damon Stoudamire and Bobby Jackson will help w/ chemistry and leadership. Hakim Warrick will be far better then expected. And Pau Gasol will have his best season yet, then flame out in the playoffs reminding everyone that you can’t win with a Euro as your best player. That said, Gasol is far and away the tougher Euro player, which isn’t saying much.
8. Utah Jazz: This is my riskiest and probably my worse pick. But I’m a believer in Jerry Sloan. I’m a huge believer in AK-47. Boozer will be better then last year. If Okur is in shape he’ll have a great year. Deron Williams maybe a rookie, but he’s a gamer and will be a very good PG. Devin Brown and Gordon Gerick platooning the SG position and be decently effective. All in all, I think that’s enough to get them back to the playoffs.
9. Los Angeles Clippers: If they stay healthy and share the ball they’ll make the playoffs. I doubt either of those things happen. They’ll be smart to move Casell and let Livingston take over the reigns at PG.
10. Minnesota Timberwolves: The only reason they’re this high is because of KG. The rest of the team sucks, and that’s being generous. They drafted Rashad Mcants in the Lottery, despite the fact that he doesn’t played D and scored a whopping 0 points in the 2nd half of the biggest game of his life (NCCA Title National Game). Yeah that was a smart choice.
11. Golden State Warriors: Everyone’s picking them to get to the playoffs this year. Personally I don’t like the fact that the majority of their hopes are depends upon Barron Davis’s health. Regardless this team will be very fun to watch. I see them falling just short of the post season. Ike Digou is a sleeper for Rookie of the Year if he stays healthy.
12. Seattle Super Sonics: Loosing their coach is going to hurt them, a lot. They have no back up plan if Luke Ridnour falters. Ray Ray will be great as always, but I doubt the rest of the team can duplicate last years dream season.
13. Los Angeles Lakers: Just because Phil’s back doesn’t make Kobe MJ. And while I love the Lamar Odom, I think it’s clear that he doesn’t want to play 2nd fiddle to Kobe, and really who can blame him? (With apologies to Luke Walton) The rest of this team is gawd awful. Phil is know for making good teams great, not sh*tty teams good. If he gets this team in the top 10 in the West he deserves coach of the year.
14. Portland Trailblazers: Their down to single digit headcases, which is a good thing. With Zach Randolph, Sebastian Telifair and Martell Webster they have a nice young core. They need either Travis Outlaw or Darius Miles to pan out at the 3. Hopefully they’ll trade Juan Dixon to a contender so he can be effective. And if nothing else lets at least hope we get a minimum of 5 shots of Juan’s brother during the games, that guy is pure gold.
15. New Orleans… er Oklahoma/Baton Rouge Hornets: This team blows more then Hurricane Katrina. Now that joke was not only tasteless, but it wasn’t really funny. Still the Hornets are real bad, and they’ll be even worse now that they’ve traded Jamal Maglorie. Chris Paul is everyone’s pick for the next great PG. I’m not sold on him, but he and J.R. Smith should provide a nice glimmer of hope for the team with out a home.
Awards:
MVP:
1. Tim Duncan – He’s the new Shaq, meaning he should win it every year.
2. LeBron James – Might already be the best player in the league.
3. Ron Artest – If he keeps his head on straight the Pacers will win the east he’ll deserve MVP consideration. But that’s a big IF.
4. Kevin Garnett- He puts up amazing numbers every year, but his sh*tty team will keep him from placing higher.
5. Allen Iverson – Just because he should have on it last year.
Coach of the Year
1. Jerry Sloan – If Utah makes the playoffs
2. Greg Popovich – See Tim Duncan
3. Rick Carlise – If he can keep Artest in check he deserves it.
Rookie of the Year
1. Deron Williams
2. Ike Digou
3. Salim Stoudamire
Finals pick:
Spurs over Pacers (4-2)
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