Could a Hawks breakdown possibly come at a worse time? I know this doesn't change the Hawks position in the East at this moment but had they won these past two games against Orlando, we could be looking at consecutive playoff rounds for the city of Atlanta. Now I know that is a bold and deep consideration, but hey, at least they could have thrown out a challenge to be the southeast division leaders. I know a win is a win and a loss is a loss but trailing 71-33 at half time? We're talking about pro athletes here. We're not even talking about the Timberwolves or Oklahoma City. This isn't like a long eight game road trip where you're fatigued and trying to just get over that eighth game down the stretch. This is a chance to take a snag at the top seed in your division! How can you go into a game with the knowledge that the team you're about to face is the only thing keeping you from being crowned the division champs and lose like that? Anyone remember a familiar scene? Game 7, 2008 NBA playoffs, Boston? Ouch... I'm just saying. Don't even get me started with Atl's apparent curse with the New Jersey Nets this season.
Who the heck even started the hype of the Celtics possibly finishing under 10 losses this season? MJ and Scottie will probably agree with me that the Celtics are the last team to worry about finishing better than 72-10 ever. The Celtics are loaded, I'll give 'em that but has anybody else seen the way Doc rotates his players? The Cavalier's coach could do a better job. Does anyone even know Cleveland's head coach's full name? Maybe LeBron can tell me. Maybe.
Speaking of the King, will the man who will take the challenge of stopping him please stand up? I think I see Kobe in the way back standing up, but I could be wrong. I personally would not like to see the Cavaliers win a championship anytime soon, but if no one wants to slow down LBJ23, it looks like that time is coming.
Is it just me or is the NBA starting to get real lopsided. Just a thought, but it seems to me that you're either winning games as a top 16 team, or you're just almost forgetting what it's like to win as one of the bottom 16.
Michael Beasley was listed from 6'9" to even 6'11" on some websites during his days in high school and his one and done at K State. I don't know if it's just the fact that I have bad eyes or maybe there is another guy in the league with the same name, but whoever he is, the dude on the Heat with Beasley on the back of his jersey looks like he's 6'5" or something. I don't have a problem with that but so much for Miami drafting a big man. You might as well just go with a three guard lineup with Dwade, Mario, and Beasley.
Words of advice and "encouragement" to those looking ahead to the future. We're talking 2012, maybe even 2020.
Dear Al Jefferson, you're a good guy and I'm sure you have good intentions for the team paying you over in Minnesota. Maybe you're a patient guy, I don't know, but unless you plan on partaking in multiple draft lotteries in the upcoming offseasons, I suggest you get the heck out of there.
KD35 and Jeff, your team is just flat out terrible! I don't know if it's your coach, your depth, your chemistry, or the fact that you got starters that stand taller than 6'6" and weigh less than 200, but hang in there, if you young cats stick together, in just a few years, you and the Memphis Grizzlies could be running the show. And I don't know if this is possible, but you should request a team name change. The Thunder? Come on, I'd rather play for a team called the Flint Tropics.
To the Bobcats, I can't ever take you guys seriously year after year. It's been a couple of years since this franchise has been established now, but other than drafting a bunch of sick college players and beating the Celtics in overtime a few days ago, I don't really know much about what's going on with this team. Hopefully, I'm just ignorant and you guys are moving in a positive direction. But either way, good luck in the 2009 draft lottery. Maybe you can get Tyler Hansbrough. I heard he's really good in the collegiate level. You can join him with Emeka, Sean May, and Adam Morrison.
The Kings, Who's your starting five anyway? John Salmons, Kevin Martin, Francisco Garcia? Let me know what's going on over there. Maybe you can join forces with the Clippers and take down the crosstown rival, the Los Angeles Lakers. Hey, you should take a shot at it, they got some veterans and I heard the team doesn't even have their own gym. The Clip think they do but the Staples Center honestly belongs to the Lakers. The Lakers actually have banners up there.
Golden State, is that even a real city? Maybe you should consider the above.
Lastly, I'm sure many of you have seen the commercial for the decision of the last contestant in this years Sprite Slam Competition. Rudy Fernandez, Joe Alexander, and Russell Westbrook.
Here are some fair arguments for each. They're not really fair but just take this to thought.
Why you should pick Rudy. He dunked on Dwight Howard. Not only did Mr. Fernandez dunk on Superman himself, he did it in the gold medal game of this past olympics! Call me crazy but if you're not LeBron or some other superstar high flyer in the nba and you dunk on a previous dunk contest winner that towers over at 6'11" and has the nickname Superman for how high he is capable of getting up, then you should automatically get a spot in the Sprite Dunk Contest. I'm sure the Spaniard can assure you that he's the only one from his country who's accomplished this feat.
Why you should pick the Rookie out of UCLA. He's got a lot of frustration to let out on the rim. He's on the Thunder, need I say more? The least he can do is at least try to win some other kind of trophy.
Why you should pick Joe. You shouldn't. The guy is a baller and he can hop and jam the ball but really now, he's around 6'9". Not many big men do well in dunk contests. Remember Chris Andersen in the dunk contest? I can assure you that Joe's comparisons with Mr. Andersen are far closer than with Dwight Howard's.
A small shout out to the NFL,
Mad props to the Cardinals tonight for coming out and showing the world that they can run with the best. Now the Panthers aren't exactly the best but really, the Cardinals 9-7 record isn't very much to brag about either. Doesn't seem to matter right now I guess.
Dear Coach Fisher, your team finishes on top of the entire league in the regular season, you get a first round bye to prepare for your opponent and you fall flat on your face in your first playoff game as you hand the W right on over to Ray Lewis and his buddies. Maybe next year.
Tomorrow's Division playoff predictions
Philadelphia over New York in a shootout 30-28
San Diego over Pittsburgh in an unusual one 16-10
I'm probably completely off but I won't lose any sleep over it.
-Jason Chong
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