Ah The Nba Offseason

So the Lakers won the championship... Big surprise there. Kobe was MVP for the first time... Another big surprise.. Sike.

Anyways, it's been a while since I've updated this blog. The Kings drafted Tyreke Evans...that's the surprise, saying they wanted Ricky Rubio, and could've snagged him at number 4. But instead, they went with the 19 year old Evans. It'll be interesting to see what happens this offseason.  In my humble opinion, I think we should've selected Stephen Curry.  He has the purest shooting stroke I ever seen, better than Ray Allen, father Dell Curry, and Michael Jordan.  I was shouting at the TV telling the Kings to select Curry but to no avail.  I truly believe that Steph is the best player coming out of the draft because of his true potential at point guard, even though he is labeled a shooting guard.  I will tell you that I never ever in my 20+ years, watched college ball, until I watched Steph last year.  What he did in the March tournament is unheard of, and from then until now, I kept watching him through college.  As many of the announcers talk about his shooting ability, I watched him transform his sophomore to junior year becoming more of a facilitator of the rock.  He doubled his assist totals from 2 a game to 5.  My guess is he was trying to prove to NBA scouts that he is more of a ball handler than a shooter.   The best part of Steph has always been his shot, but add that with his ball handling and passing, and he is a deadly weapon.  What makes Steph so great is his shot ability in traffic and off the dribble.  Ray ray and all the other 3 point shooters are catch and shoot 3 point makers, Steph creates his own shot at any time.  His offensive mind allows him to know when to pass and when to shoot. I remember him recognizing the double and triple teams and understanding the defense throughout the season, to have the mindset to pass the ball.  He is a complete team player that understands the game beyond his age.

It would've been great to see Steph Curry facilitate the offense instead of this Tyreke Evans guy. Tyreke Evans was a safe pick, but I don't know about it was safe.  Sure, he's tall and lengthy, can handle the rock... But he his form of a shot, is horrific. What is scarier is Evans seems more of a shoot first, dish second.  Curry would've been a better fit as he is an analyzer to pass, and if need be shoot.  He also scores in bunches, think heat check.  At least if the Kings drafted Rubio on the other hand, there would be a true point guard who facilitates just as Jason Williams did with his flashiness.  But Rubio can't shoot either!  I guess the upside is that Tyreke and Rubio are young guns who have longer lifespans than Curry's age.  The way I see it is both Tyreke and Rubio don't know how to shoot and even if they did learn how to shoot, it will never be as pretty as Steph's. So I suppose in short run, Kings will be better with Evans. Long run however, Steph is the better choice.  His upside is really the sky.  The Kings flat out suck. This rookie won't bring em back to the playoffs this season. Not with this roster. C'mon, we have Evans, Martin, Garcia, Thompson, Hawes, Thomas, Jackson, Diogue, and whoever else. Seriously, no all stars.

Dwyane Wade should sign the extension Pat Riley is offering. Riley should also trade for Chris Bosh. I don't know how to, but they should do it. Maybe offer Jermaine O'neal and James Jones. That way the Heat would have a core of, Chalmers, Wade, Bosh, and Beasley. Either way, no teams are going to hang with the Lakers, Celtics, Cavs, or Magic. Can you believe the Magic have Rashard Lewis, Jameer Nelson, Vince Carter, Dwight Howard, and maybe Hedo. I don't think Hedo will sign with the Magic after trading for VC. The Lakers just copped Ron Artest, which makes em better. I know Ron might be a plague for teams, but I'm sure Kobe will keep him in check. Ron's defense is superb! The Celtics and Magic are both trying to cop Rasheed Wallace. Man, whatever team he goes to will be stronger. And the Cavs already got Shaq Diesel, another big upgrade. So now it's really going to be Shaq and Lebron Vs Kobe and Pau. Lakers are still stronger with more experienced, clutch players like Ron Ron , Derek Fisher, and Andrew Bynum. Only way Cavs can win is if Shaq stays healthy and does what his new job entitles, security. "Protect and serve the King." Haha.

The Hornets better do something this offseason in they want to improve. Trailblazers are looking better if they sign Hedo. Spurs are back in the contest with Richard Jefferson, and potent scorer. Denver might want to do some addition at the Shooting guard spot and Power Forward. It'd be awesome if they signed Sheed to the Nuggets... Reunite Big shot and Sheed.

Other then that, every other team that makes a move will probably be small and quiet. The free agency isn't very good at all with Villanueva being the top pick. Whatever team lands em will be a small addition...If he lands a good team then it'll make a difference. But other then that, everyone else will be small.

Okay I'm done for today.

Nba Suspensions

NBA Playoff Suspensions

There's been a problem that often arises during the spring time in the NBA.  Playoff Suspensions.  Should they, or should they not be in affect during playoff games.  

Standing from one side, we can see that it is really unfair to the team serving a suspension.   It is often what decides the winner of the game, usually rewarding the non affecting group.  On the opposite side, it is the league rule that players will serve the suspension the following game.  So what should the league do now?

I say the league excludes the suspensions from playoff basketball because it is such a big factor in deciding who wins and loses games.  Even if it's not a star player being suspended, it still affects the rotation of the bench, and outcome of the game.  It doesn't necessarily and always affect the penalized group, as we've seen the Magic win without Dwight Howard in Game 6 Vs the Sixers.  Over a number of years, we've seen Amare Stoudemire and Boris Diaw sit out a decisive game 6 vs the San Antonio Spurs.  But on the contrary, that would also mean Robert Horry would be able to play the next game, even after smashing Steve Nash into the scorer's table in game 5.  

A big part of the suspensions in NBA playoffs are caused not from altercations among players, or benches stepping foot on the floor during an altercation.  As we've seen this year, the Flagrant one and Flagrant two fouls are a big reason for suspensions, or at least a re-evaluation by the league's Stu Jackson.  This year alone, there's been incidents involving Kendrick Perkins, Ron Artest, Rajon Rondo, Dwyane Wade, and 4-5 more.  Not everyone who's received a flagrant one or two has received a suspension, but most have been thrown out of the game.  And although being ejected is somewhat reasonable, I believe it is unnecessary to keep them from returning for the next game.  Of course, there comes exceptions within the league, and the league should be able to override the ruling.  I also think the ref's should take another look at the calls they make in regarding to flagrant one and flagrant two calls.  In particular, they shouldn't be changing flagrant ones to flagrant two's because of the hype or intensity of the game.  Instead, it should be called fairly enough where it can be visibly seen whether the accused players are actually going for the ball or intentionally going to hurt someone.  

Overall, the suspensions should be served during the upcoming season.  If the players are to be retiring that year, they should pay a fine.  What shouldn't happen are players to be sat out during the most crucial games of the year and even their career.  They should be able to help their team as much as they can, and not be giving the series a handicap.  There will always be exceptions that the front officials can overrule, but I disagree that suspensions should take place during the playoffs.  It will most likely give opposing teams handicaps and seeding.  

On other notes, it seems like the playoffs are getting very intense.  Boston and the Magic are tied, with the game winning shot coming from Big Baby Davis.  That shot was AMAZING might I add, kind of like the old Vlade Divac in the SAcramento Days where we all yell, "NO!" and after it goes in, "YEAH!!!." Haha that was a very good game from start to finish.  Might I add, the TRuth is simply the TRUTH.  

Rockets and Lakers are tied despite losing YAO Ming! WHAT!? First Tmac, then Dikembe, now Yao.. and they're tied ?  What the.? Ron Ron baby.  The Rockets are showing depth, and they are showing poise.  Or is it just luck on an off night of Kobe?  We'll see in game 5 in LA.  I'd love to see the Rockets win, but the chances of that happening and proceeding to the Western Conference Finals is highly unlikely.

Unlike my man, Big Shot Chauncey Billups, the Nuggets are looking like a team without fear.  They are simply the best Western Conference Team right now, and it's all because of the general.  No, not the Admiral, the General.  There's one of the best, interesting, factual article on Espn that's made me a huge Chauncey Fan.  He was always go to man on the court, but now he's the go to man off the court.  READ THIS  

And the other 3-0 team on the Eastern side, the Cavs vs the HAwks.  Sorry to say, the man child is simply beasting everybody that steps in their way.  Oh man, it's almost unfair.  haha