What's going on in the NBA? Will there really be a lockdown next season? Will the All-Star Game be a total failure because of Iverson and Garnett? Let's take a look at the main news stories currently in the NBA:
1. The McGrady Trade
This guy has no potential. With full due respect, T-Mac is not the 2003-4 T-mac anymore. He's 30+ years old, and his statistics this year are terrible (4.2 ppg?) Iin addition, he has a $22 MILLION contract, something unheard of even in the NBA. I mean, either he should retire, or demand half as much money - then, maybe some teams would like him.
2. Gilbert Arenas Gun Case
A disgrace to the NBA. Arenas should be banned from the NBA forever. There really isn't much to say - NBA players get millions of dollars, and they spend it on guns?
3. Iverson in the All-Star Starters
Many people think that the All-Star game will be terrible this year. Oh yeah? How about Kobe and Melo? Or Lebron and Howard? I really think that Iverson is underrated. He's old, yes, but not nearly as bad as T-Mac. He doesn't get enough time, and the 76ers are a really bad team. On Denver or Detroit, Iverson actually got a chance to play well. Here, he doesn't.
4. The NBA: Where Lockdowns Happen
Will a lockdown really take place in the next NBA season? Who knows. I sure hope not. I think that players who are overpaid and know it should say, "you know, for the love of the game, I'm going to cut my $20 million contract to a $15 million contract." I mean, take someone like DJ Mbenga. I really enjoy seeing him play, but this guy places 1 minute every 5 games. I'm sorry, but he doesn't deserve $1 million dollars. NBA Commissioner David Stern should really try to cut the salaries of overpaid NBA players like T-Mac.
5. Should Teams like Memphis Exist?
As an NBA fan, I lean for yes. But with the huge deficit the NBA is facing, OJ Mayo might have to switch to another team - it's just too much. The NBA has to survive, and in the failing economy, cutting some expansion teams might provide that kind of money.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
The NBA Today - Sunday Showcase
Toronto vs. Sacramento
The Toronto Raptors are experiencing something they've never experience before - hope. With Chris Bosh, Andrea Bargnani, and Jarret Jack playing better every day, Toronto is on their way to the playoffs. Today was more of the same.
Toronto took the initiative early with a 26-footer by Hedo Turkoglu and a 3-point play by Chris Bosh. Tyreke Evans and the Kings managed to rally by halftime and sliced the lead down to 3. In the 3rd quarter, Guard-Forward Donte Green hit 3 consecutive 3 pointers for Sacramento (shades of King James?), and Sacramento took a 3-point lead.
Guess who steps up for the Raps? I'll give you a hint. His initials are C.B. Chris Bosh made a couple of clutch layups, and Andrea Bargnani made a 3-pointer to increase Toronto's lead to 9 with about 3 minutes left. Sacramento never rallied back. A great display by the Raptors, who are now at 27-22 and have great chances to reach the playoffs.
Boston vs. Orlando
Didn't they just play? Yes, they did, but Dwight Howard didn't taste enough Boston blood. He needed more. And he got more. The first half was all Celtics. Rajon Rondo swished a 3 (always a good sign), and Paul Pierce played very well. But in the 3rd quarter, things went terribly wrong for the Celtics. Carter hit a 3, Lewis hit a 3, Nelson got a few jumpers, and suddenly things were tied at 60. Then Mickael Pietrus came on, and Orlando started getting bucket after bucket, while Boston could not organize anything. The 3rd quarter score? 35-11...
Boston could never rally back, although they did cut the lead down to single digits with a minute remaining.
So, a fun NBA day, and more success for the Toronto Raptors and a much-needed win for the Magic.
The Toronto Raptors are experiencing something they've never experience before - hope. With Chris Bosh, Andrea Bargnani, and Jarret Jack playing better every day, Toronto is on their way to the playoffs. Today was more of the same.
Toronto took the initiative early with a 26-footer by Hedo Turkoglu and a 3-point play by Chris Bosh. Tyreke Evans and the Kings managed to rally by halftime and sliced the lead down to 3. In the 3rd quarter, Guard-Forward Donte Green hit 3 consecutive 3 pointers for Sacramento (shades of King James?), and Sacramento took a 3-point lead.
Guess who steps up for the Raps? I'll give you a hint. His initials are C.B. Chris Bosh made a couple of clutch layups, and Andrea Bargnani made a 3-pointer to increase Toronto's lead to 9 with about 3 minutes left. Sacramento never rallied back. A great display by the Raptors, who are now at 27-22 and have great chances to reach the playoffs.
Boston vs. Orlando
Didn't they just play? Yes, they did, but Dwight Howard didn't taste enough Boston blood. He needed more. And he got more. The first half was all Celtics. Rajon Rondo swished a 3 (always a good sign), and Paul Pierce played very well. But in the 3rd quarter, things went terribly wrong for the Celtics. Carter hit a 3, Lewis hit a 3, Nelson got a few jumpers, and suddenly things were tied at 60. Then Mickael Pietrus came on, and Orlando started getting bucket after bucket, while Boston could not organize anything. The 3rd quarter score? 35-11...
Boston could never rally back, although they did cut the lead down to single digits with a minute remaining.
So, a fun NBA day, and more success for the Toronto Raptors and a much-needed win for the Magic.
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