First off this is not a mock draft because there is no way to determine what team will have what pick considering the NBA has a lottery and also the fact that the season is still going on....this is simply my ranking of 10 players that are eligible to enter the NBA next season. I will try to give strengths and weaknesses to each player and compare them to either a current or past NBA player.
1. Blake Griffin (Soph. PF Oklahoma) This is not even a question.....dude is a absolute freak has great size and athleticism. I picture him being the second coming of Shawn Kemp (pre-weight gain/bastard children), some of his dunks just make me shake my head. If he can develop a solid mid ranger jumper he will be a multiple time all-star (he might be one without a jumper.....Amare or D-Howard ???)
2. Hasheem Thabeet (Jr, C UCONN) You simply cannot teach 7'3 with his athletic ability, he is not the typical 7 foot stiff, he can actually play and move very well for his size. He may not have offensive skills but he is still new to the game has only played for about 5 yrs give him time and a good coaching staff and he could be the next Mt. Mutumbo.
3. James Harden (Soph. G Arizona St.) Full grown man....dude is thick is not afraid to go hard to the rim and has the body to take hits and finish. But what sets him apart from most of slashers is he can create for his teammates and doesnt take bad shots like alot of star players do which is evident by his high field goal percentage even when being guarded every night by the other teams best defender. He doenst look like the typical NBA athlete cus he isnt cut but neither does Paul Pierce and he has done alright for him self, Harden's smoothness to his game his game might be his biggest strength because he never appears to be outta control or forcing. One thing he can work on is his overall athleticism but that will improve with better conditioning.
4. Al-Farouq Aminu (Fr. F Wake Forest) Long, Lean, and Versatile.......I usually like to be cautious of guys like him (cus they can end up being like Tyrus Thomas) but Aminu seems to be alot more skilled then the typical 6'9 pogo stick, and has shown the desire to actually play defense and rebound instead of going simply for the big block or dunk. Obviously the thing he can work on is his strenght but as he matures and grows into his body that will change. I think at his best he can be a better version of Tayshaun Prince or Tracy McGrady (if he continues to improve his stroke) at his worst though he could be a Jonathan Bender or Tyrus Thomas.
5. Jeff Teague (Soph. PG Wake Forest) I may be getting a little carried away here but I love his game, dude can jump outta the gym has an NBA body already and will bulk up more with his maturation he has a great frame. His jumper is not great but it's light yr's ahead of Russel Westbrooks who was takin at 5 last yr......is a similar athlete to Westbrook, better ball handler, and just a more natural PG. His one glaring weakness is his lack of effort on defense and can be posted up by bigger guards but his strengths outway those weaknesses. I see him as slightly smaller Russel Westbrook with better ball skills but less defense.
6. Greg Monroe (Fr. PF Georgetown) Like any other guy who has been highly recruited and rated since Junior High his desire and motor have been questioned......but those questions have gone away for the most part since coming to Georgetown.....I dont blame him it has to be hard to get up to play every night knowing that your 50% effort is enough to drop 30 and 15. Just remember that Rudy Gays desire was his biggest question mark coming into the league and now he is one of the most skilled young wing players in the league. He is not a great athlete but is quick and explosive enough to play at the next level I see him as a poor mans Chris Webber without his athletcism as a youngster.
7. Earl Clark (Jr. F Louisville) Your protypical wiry athletic forward......except that he has the ability to make great passes and stroke from the outside.......I have read comparisions to Danny Granger now I wouldnt go that far I picture more of an athletic Luke Walton but still the skill set is there and if he can put it all together he can be a very good starter in the league.
8. Chase Budinger (Jr. G/F Arizona) It seems like every yr his name is one of the most talked about......does he have the toughness and desire to play in the NBA and every yr he does things physically and shows the skills that make you say who cares this guy is a special talent. Although it is true that he can disappear in games and that goes with pretty much the whole Zona roster the past couple yrs. I think that if he can find the right home he can be a very good player in the league, just dont expect him to carry a team thats just not his style, he is a Bobby Sura or Jr. Smith type with good skills and a good athlete just something upstairs isnt there.
9. Patrick Patterson (Soph. PF Kentucky) A little undersized but overcomes that with his athleticism and hustle. He has a mans body and will continue to fill out into his big frame, is not afraid to go in and bang and has shown the ability to score inside but needs to develop a outside game if he wants to flourish at the next level due to his lack of height. Picture a more skilled Ben Wallace or a more athletic Leon Powe.
10. Brandon Jennings (Italy. PG) No guy has dropped further in my mind then this guy.....I have looked at his stats and some game video over in Italy and I am just not all that impressed......I admire his decision to do what he did what with the NBA screwing him over....but he just doesnt posses the jumper or body type to be all that effective in the league (not yet atleast) I do love his passing skills and quickness but if you remember Sebastain Telfair could really pass too and we have all seen what happened to him. I dont expect much more then a Telfair like impact....unless I am simply missing something.
ps. the reason I dont have Ricky Rabio on this list is because his buyout is so huge that he wont be coming out tell next yr.....its a Rudy Fernadez situation.
Whoever is lucky enough to get the #1 pick better take Griffin he is a Young Reign Man!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
NFL Mock Draft
So now that the Super Bowl is over with and everyone is waiting for the combine to fill the void between now and the NFL Draft I figured now is as good as time as any to do my very first NFL Mock Draft soooo here it goes I'll be doing Rd.1 only because after that it's a crap shoot anyway with trades and all that other stuff that goes down on draft day.....here it goes......with the first pick.......
1.Detroit- Andre Smith(Bama)- Clearly the Lions have a lot of holes on both sides of the ball so trading down to get some more picks makes a lot of sense but for sake of this Blog lets say they make this pick.....Smith is a monster and although he is not on Jake Longs level they can copy the Dolphins plan and start at the O-Line.
2.St. Louis-Eugene Monroe(Virginia)-Another team with a lot of holes and I could see them going Defense with this pick....but with Orlando Pace getting old and proving that he cant stay healthy going O-Line will help provide time for Bulger to get the ball to their weapons.
3.Kansas City-Matt Stafford(Georgia)- This team needs a QB desperately and Matt Stafford is the cream of the QB crop in this draft which I dont believe is that strong of a QB class with Bradford and McCoy choosing to stay in school. But Stafford can play and his arm is as strong as they come....his #'s would have been better if not for all the loses Georgia had on both sides of the ball this season.
4.Seattle-Michael Crabtree(Texas Tech)- Without question the easiest pick to predict Seattle has for a few yrs now needed a go to reciever and they get one in Crabtree he is a big reciever who can make big plays I expect a solid Rookie campaign out of him.
5.Cleveland-Aaron Curry(Wake)- Ok I have to admit the Browns left me eating alot of crow this season has I had them being a playoff team well that certainly didnt happen.....but they can make a huge step to get there with Curry who is a great young LB im thinking Patrick Willis type #'s.
6.Cincinati-Michael Oher(Ole Miss)- It's about time that the Bengals address the fact that they need to protect Carson Palmer and with this being an extremely deep draft for OTs Oher makes perfect sense.
7.Oakland-Jason Smith (Baylor)- I dont think that the Raiders are as far away as most other people think.....they have a lot of young talent on defense with only a couple holes to fill....and they have some weapons on their Offense so I look for them to sure up their line and protect their young QB who by the way is the size of most of their lineman.
8.Jacksonville- Brian Orakpo (Texas)- Their defense just wasnt the same this yr and its clear that the once D line is getting old so going with Orakpo will change that in a hurry he is a freak athlete who can dominate a game with his pash rush.
9.Green Bay- Malcom Jenkins (Ohio St.)- The Packers offense proved last yr that they can put up points.....now if only they could stop people from doing the same....if Orakpo is on the board then they will for sure take him....but with him off the board I look for them to take Jenkins to sure up their secondary which is begining to show signs of age....they could also look to take B.J. Raji from Boston College and sure up the D-line and allow their LBs to flow and get Kampman one on one oppurtunities.
10. San Fransico- Mark Sanchez (USC)- The Niners have good pieces on both sides they just need a couple peices before they can compete to win their confrence which is very weak.....and I think they get Sanchez keep him in state and develop him for a yr under Hill who was serviceable last yr.
11. Buffalo- James Laurinatis (Ohio St.)- As much as it hurts me to have two Ohio St. guys this high and another one soon to come.....With Chase Coffman staying in school the Bills will have to address their need for TE later and go with another one of their needs and that is on D where Laurinatis can help Polz sure up a young Defense.
12. Denver- B.J. Raji (BC)- Obviously the Broncos have a good offense but just the same their defense is terrible and Raji will help instanstly...he is a monster who will eat up blockers and allow the LBs behind him to make plays.
13. Washington- Rey Maualuga (USC)- The Redskins are another team that is not far away.....and if they get Rey they will be even closer as he can make plays all over the field stoppinig the run and defending the pass.
14. New Orleans- William Moore (Missouri)- Saints fans have to be pissed that Taylor Mays stayed in school he would have been perfect for them.....but with him staying down in So Cal with the coeds they will have to take the next best safety in William Moore.
15. Houston- Duke Robinson (Oklahoma)- Another average season for the Texans they need to protect the QB because they can fill up the score board and their D is getting better.....so going with Big Duke is a easy call he is a Mt. of a Man and can still move pretty well.
16. San Diego- Beenie Wells (Ohio St.)- Lt is not getting any younger and Sproles is not a every down back despite what he did in that playoff game may have you thinking.....and with not any glaring holes taking Wells here is a great value pick.
17. New York Jets- Josh Freeman (Kansas St.)- With Favre finally retiring (thank god) the Jets have to pick up the pieces from that mess and although Freeman wont be ready this yr they can live with Clemens for a yr and he might grow into a NFL starter if not they can allow Freeman to learn the game for a yr.
18. Chicago- Jeremy Maclin (Missouri)-Every yr its the same thing with the Bears a good defense but no explosion on Offense well Maclin can provide a spark to that boring Offense.....now just just see if they have a QB who can get him the ball.
19. Tampa Bay- Knowshon Moreno (Georgia)- With Freeman off the board they will look to their other hole which with the injuries to Cadillac (knee again) and Earnest Grahm proving to be a fluke is at RB. Their D is getting old but still played well besides down the stretch.....they will have to address that later in the draft too along with QB issues.
20. Detriot- Peria Jerry (Ole Miss)- Although I could see the Lions making a push for Haynesworth along with just about every other team in the league.....I dont think he will want to go to this doormat....so taking Jerry will help their pathetic D-Line.
21. Philly- Brandon Pettigrew (Ok. St.)- They might make a run at Tony Gonzalez but if they cant get him look for them to go TE with no other big time safeties in this draft it makes sense for them to give McNabb a weapon to use as he has shown when he has them he can be great.
22. Minnesota- Vontae Davis (Illinois)- If Freeman is still on the board look for them to make that move but with him out of the picture they will add to that Defense that is great against the run but against the pass not so much.
23. New England- Percy Harvin (Florida)- Loaded team and although they are old at LB I dont think they will address that this early.....instead they will give either Brady or Cassell another weapon to pick apart defenses with.
24. ATL- Brian Cushing (USC)- What a yr it was for Matty Ice and the rest of the Falcons......adding Cushing will help the D catch up to O which looked damn good last yr.
25. Miami- Clay Mathews (USC)- Back to back USC backers go to two of last yr's biggest suprises and with all the success outside linebackers have had as blitzers lately in the league I loo for Miami to land Mathews and use him as a stand up DE much like Ware and Merriman.
26. Baltimore- D.J. Moore (Vandy)- The first Vandy player to leave early will be rewarded by going in the first round and to one of the best defenses in the league where he will help a aging secondary. Also look for them to take a look at LB with Ray, Bart, and Terrell all being free agents.
27. Indy- Clint Sintim (Virginia)- Did anyone elses neck get sore from watching Darren Sproles run all over the Colts in the playoffs.....well I look for them to address their soft defense with this pick.
28. Philly- Desean McCoy (Pitt-RB)- They have to adderss the fact that despite being one of the leagues most dangerous players Brian Westbrook just cant stay healthy for a whole yr so adding McCoy will add depth to the position.
29. New York Giants- Hakeem Nicks(WR-North Carolina)- If indeed Plax is not welcome back they will go for Nicks who is a big WR with great hands..... they are a very good team so they will simply be adding depth whoever they take.
30. Tennesee- Darius Heyward-Bey (Maryland-WR)- It was obvious in the postseason that their lack of explosion on offense cost them and with not very many good WRs in this draft they will have to hope that Heyward-Bey can make an impact.
31. Arizona- Everett Brown (FSU-DE)- Sure their D played good in the postseason but does anyone expect that again.......NO!! So getting Brown this late in the draft is a steal.
32. Pitt- Max Unger (Oregon-OL)- A versatile O-Lineman that can play many positions will help keep Big Ben off his back as long as he realizes that he can throw the ball before he gets hit (I think he thinks there is a rule against this).
So there it is my very first NFL mock draft and I have to say I am very sad that I couldnt sneak a Michigan player in there somewhere but hey when you go 3 and alot of losses its hard to get a first round pick.
1.Detroit- Andre Smith(Bama)- Clearly the Lions have a lot of holes on both sides of the ball so trading down to get some more picks makes a lot of sense but for sake of this Blog lets say they make this pick.....Smith is a monster and although he is not on Jake Longs level they can copy the Dolphins plan and start at the O-Line.
2.St. Louis-Eugene Monroe(Virginia)-Another team with a lot of holes and I could see them going Defense with this pick....but with Orlando Pace getting old and proving that he cant stay healthy going O-Line will help provide time for Bulger to get the ball to their weapons.
3.Kansas City-Matt Stafford(Georgia)- This team needs a QB desperately and Matt Stafford is the cream of the QB crop in this draft which I dont believe is that strong of a QB class with Bradford and McCoy choosing to stay in school. But Stafford can play and his arm is as strong as they come....his #'s would have been better if not for all the loses Georgia had on both sides of the ball this season.
4.Seattle-Michael Crabtree(Texas Tech)- Without question the easiest pick to predict Seattle has for a few yrs now needed a go to reciever and they get one in Crabtree he is a big reciever who can make big plays I expect a solid Rookie campaign out of him.
5.Cleveland-Aaron Curry(Wake)- Ok I have to admit the Browns left me eating alot of crow this season has I had them being a playoff team well that certainly didnt happen.....but they can make a huge step to get there with Curry who is a great young LB im thinking Patrick Willis type #'s.
6.Cincinati-Michael Oher(Ole Miss)- It's about time that the Bengals address the fact that they need to protect Carson Palmer and with this being an extremely deep draft for OTs Oher makes perfect sense.
7.Oakland-Jason Smith (Baylor)- I dont think that the Raiders are as far away as most other people think.....they have a lot of young talent on defense with only a couple holes to fill....and they have some weapons on their Offense so I look for them to sure up their line and protect their young QB who by the way is the size of most of their lineman.
8.Jacksonville- Brian Orakpo (Texas)- Their defense just wasnt the same this yr and its clear that the once D line is getting old so going with Orakpo will change that in a hurry he is a freak athlete who can dominate a game with his pash rush.
9.Green Bay- Malcom Jenkins (Ohio St.)- The Packers offense proved last yr that they can put up points.....now if only they could stop people from doing the same....if Orakpo is on the board then they will for sure take him....but with him off the board I look for them to take Jenkins to sure up their secondary which is begining to show signs of age....they could also look to take B.J. Raji from Boston College and sure up the D-line and allow their LBs to flow and get Kampman one on one oppurtunities.
10. San Fransico- Mark Sanchez (USC)- The Niners have good pieces on both sides they just need a couple peices before they can compete to win their confrence which is very weak.....and I think they get Sanchez keep him in state and develop him for a yr under Hill who was serviceable last yr.
11. Buffalo- James Laurinatis (Ohio St.)- As much as it hurts me to have two Ohio St. guys this high and another one soon to come.....With Chase Coffman staying in school the Bills will have to address their need for TE later and go with another one of their needs and that is on D where Laurinatis can help Polz sure up a young Defense.
12. Denver- B.J. Raji (BC)- Obviously the Broncos have a good offense but just the same their defense is terrible and Raji will help instanstly...he is a monster who will eat up blockers and allow the LBs behind him to make plays.
13. Washington- Rey Maualuga (USC)- The Redskins are another team that is not far away.....and if they get Rey they will be even closer as he can make plays all over the field stoppinig the run and defending the pass.
14. New Orleans- William Moore (Missouri)- Saints fans have to be pissed that Taylor Mays stayed in school he would have been perfect for them.....but with him staying down in So Cal with the coeds they will have to take the next best safety in William Moore.
15. Houston- Duke Robinson (Oklahoma)- Another average season for the Texans they need to protect the QB because they can fill up the score board and their D is getting better.....so going with Big Duke is a easy call he is a Mt. of a Man and can still move pretty well.
16. San Diego- Beenie Wells (Ohio St.)- Lt is not getting any younger and Sproles is not a every down back despite what he did in that playoff game may have you thinking.....and with not any glaring holes taking Wells here is a great value pick.
17. New York Jets- Josh Freeman (Kansas St.)- With Favre finally retiring (thank god) the Jets have to pick up the pieces from that mess and although Freeman wont be ready this yr they can live with Clemens for a yr and he might grow into a NFL starter if not they can allow Freeman to learn the game for a yr.
18. Chicago- Jeremy Maclin (Missouri)-Every yr its the same thing with the Bears a good defense but no explosion on Offense well Maclin can provide a spark to that boring Offense.....now just just see if they have a QB who can get him the ball.
19. Tampa Bay- Knowshon Moreno (Georgia)- With Freeman off the board they will look to their other hole which with the injuries to Cadillac (knee again) and Earnest Grahm proving to be a fluke is at RB. Their D is getting old but still played well besides down the stretch.....they will have to address that later in the draft too along with QB issues.
20. Detriot- Peria Jerry (Ole Miss)- Although I could see the Lions making a push for Haynesworth along with just about every other team in the league.....I dont think he will want to go to this doormat....so taking Jerry will help their pathetic D-Line.
21. Philly- Brandon Pettigrew (Ok. St.)- They might make a run at Tony Gonzalez but if they cant get him look for them to go TE with no other big time safeties in this draft it makes sense for them to give McNabb a weapon to use as he has shown when he has them he can be great.
22. Minnesota- Vontae Davis (Illinois)- If Freeman is still on the board look for them to make that move but with him out of the picture they will add to that Defense that is great against the run but against the pass not so much.
23. New England- Percy Harvin (Florida)- Loaded team and although they are old at LB I dont think they will address that this early.....instead they will give either Brady or Cassell another weapon to pick apart defenses with.
24. ATL- Brian Cushing (USC)- What a yr it was for Matty Ice and the rest of the Falcons......adding Cushing will help the D catch up to O which looked damn good last yr.
25. Miami- Clay Mathews (USC)- Back to back USC backers go to two of last yr's biggest suprises and with all the success outside linebackers have had as blitzers lately in the league I loo for Miami to land Mathews and use him as a stand up DE much like Ware and Merriman.
26. Baltimore- D.J. Moore (Vandy)- The first Vandy player to leave early will be rewarded by going in the first round and to one of the best defenses in the league where he will help a aging secondary. Also look for them to take a look at LB with Ray, Bart, and Terrell all being free agents.
27. Indy- Clint Sintim (Virginia)- Did anyone elses neck get sore from watching Darren Sproles run all over the Colts in the playoffs.....well I look for them to address their soft defense with this pick.
28. Philly- Desean McCoy (Pitt-RB)- They have to adderss the fact that despite being one of the leagues most dangerous players Brian Westbrook just cant stay healthy for a whole yr so adding McCoy will add depth to the position.
29. New York Giants- Hakeem Nicks(WR-North Carolina)- If indeed Plax is not welcome back they will go for Nicks who is a big WR with great hands..... they are a very good team so they will simply be adding depth whoever they take.
30. Tennesee- Darius Heyward-Bey (Maryland-WR)- It was obvious in the postseason that their lack of explosion on offense cost them and with not very many good WRs in this draft they will have to hope that Heyward-Bey can make an impact.
31. Arizona- Everett Brown (FSU-DE)- Sure their D played good in the postseason but does anyone expect that again.......NO!! So getting Brown this late in the draft is a steal.
32. Pitt- Max Unger (Oregon-OL)- A versatile O-Lineman that can play many positions will help keep Big Ben off his back as long as he realizes that he can throw the ball before he gets hit (I think he thinks there is a rule against this).
So there it is my very first NFL mock draft and I have to say I am very sad that I couldnt sneak a Michigan player in there somewhere but hey when you go 3 and alot of losses its hard to get a first round pick.
Monday, February 9, 2009
All Facial Hair Team
I have to admit I am a big fan of manly beard or mustache......I myself cannot grow more then a few patches of facial hair so when an athlete rocks on the court/field I respect the shit out of it......there have been some great beards and staches over the years but I am gonna go with a current facial hair all star team....I hope you enjoy and as always mustache rides are free for the ladies.....
Adam Morrison-Every one knows that his facial hair is pathetic but dude does not care and that's what I love about it.....you can count the number of hairs on his upper lip be he continues to rock the stache well after the initial hype started a few yrs back in college.
Baron Davis- We go from a pre-pubescent stache to a man's beard......Baron has one hell of a beard its a damn shame that he spends more time on the bench due to injuries then on the court cus that beard causes envy.
Jason Giambi- He may not still be rockin the porn stache but when he was I could have cared less whether he did steriods or plays for one of my least favorite teams in all of sports I would watch his at bats just to catch a glimpse of that beauty.
Yao Ming- This picture doesnt really do Yao's 23 facial hairs credit.....and yes I counted them just the other day in fact....and they are gettin to be pretty long. I think he shaves every time he gets injured so they should be comin off any day now.
Rasheed Wallace- Sheed gets on this list simply because he is the fucking man.....probably the coolest cat in the whole NBA, that combined with a mans beard, and the biggest gaps ever in his teeth. BALL DON'T LIE!!!!
Brian Scalabrine- Just had to put Big Scal on the list any Ranga (Orangatang aka Ginger aka Red Head) that is willing to rock a rust belt (aka red beard) defenitely deserves props and he does so with confidence.
Adam Morrison-Every one knows that his facial hair is pathetic but dude does not care and that's what I love about it.....you can count the number of hairs on his upper lip be he continues to rock the stache well after the initial hype started a few yrs back in college. Baron Davis- We go from a pre-pubescent stache to a man's beard......Baron has one hell of a beard its a damn shame that he spends more time on the bench due to injuries then on the court cus that beard causes envy.Jason Giambi- He may not still be rockin the porn stache but when he was I could have cared less whether he did steriods or plays for one of my least favorite teams in all of sports I would watch his at bats just to catch a glimpse of that beauty.
Yao Ming- This picture doesnt really do Yao's 23 facial hairs credit.....and yes I counted them just the other day in fact....and they are gettin to be pretty long. I think he shaves every time he gets injured so they should be comin off any day now.
Rasheed Wallace- Sheed gets on this list simply because he is the fucking man.....probably the coolest cat in the whole NBA, that combined with a mans beard, and the biggest gaps ever in his teeth. BALL DON'T LIE!!!!
Brian Scalabrine- Just had to put Big Scal on the list any Ranga (Orangatang aka Ginger aka Red Head) that is willing to rock a rust belt (aka red beard) defenitely deserves props and he does so with confidence.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
NBA Power Rankings and Mid Season Awards
So its has been awhile since I have done a Power Rankings and with the All Star Break coming up I cant think of a better time, also I will be doing my mid season awards I will give out an MVP, ROY, Defensive MVP, 6th Man, Most Improved, and a Out of Nowhere award which will go to a guy who has busted on to the scene out of No Where........
last ranking will be in parenthesis....
1. Celtics 40-9 (1)- Best record in the NBA despite that two week stretch when they lost 7 out of 9, however order has been restored and realed off another 11 straight wins....the latest without KG who was out with the flu, but P Dub stepped up big with 36,6, and 8.
2. Orlando 36-10 (4)- Had a rough loss to Boston but bounced back in a big way against Cleveland and managed to do something very few teams have managed to do make Lebron look human.
3. Cleveland 36-9 (3)- Before you freak out and think I have a east bias.....relax I know the Lakers beat them and forced Lebron into a bad game.....but they still have yet to lose a game at home and Lebron will not play that bad very often.
4. Lakers 37-9 (2)- They have been playing well and have bigs win over the Spurs and the Cavs.....but they just had one big loss yeah Bynum going down will hurt even if he comes back to 100% losing him for a few weeks will hurt.
5. Spurs 33-14 (11)-Rising faster then any other team in the poll and the second hottest team in the league behind the Celtics.....and fuck it I still hate them with a passion.
6. Denver 31-16 (8)-Managed to maintain their hold on the Nortwest Divion lead while Melo was out and he just came back with a big game.....if they can keep that div lead they should make some noise in the playoffs. I still cant get over the Billups trade!!
7. New Orleans 28-16 (5)-Tyson Chandler has been dealing with some injuries and he is their only real inside presence because David West would rather stand out and shoot jumpers which continue to fall as he is an all star once again......oh and they still have CP3 who makes them very scary.
8. Houston 29-19 (6)-I know I am gonna get a lot of grief for putting them above the Blazers but they continue to play well despite dealing with so many injuries.
9. Portland 29-17 (7)-Nothing they have done has caused them to drop I still think they will make the playoffs and have any team they face very afried. Roy is playing extremely well and with Oden starting to play well as long as he can stay out of foul trouble no team in the NBA has a brighter future.
10. Utah 26-22 (9)-Ok so they have yet to get healthy but they still are in the playoff race which has to say something about their coaching which has had to patch together piececs while AK-47, Boozer, and Deron Williams have all missed a lot of games.
11. Dallas 27-19 (14)-Dirk is still playing at his usual level and they're right in the thick of the playoff race but they better stay out of the 8 spot if they want to make any noise.
12. Phoenix 25-20 (10)-Have looked really bad at times over the past couple weeks I just dont think you can have guys who take games off in the NBA this isnt the MLB where they only need to play every 4 days.
13. ATL 27-20 (12)-I really like this team with all their young talent.....but it is still a huge drop from the top 3 in the east to them.
14. Pistons 25-20 (13)-Bringing Rip off the bench helps add some scoring punch to that unit however it takes alot from the starting 5.....it's official the AI trade will not help them this yr.
15. Philly 23-23 (19)-I hate to say I told you but.......I told you so Elton Brand going down helped this team by allowing them to get back to what they do best .....running the floor and using their athleticism. Now if Elton can fit in with the rest of the team.
16. Miami 25-21 (15)-Gotta give it up to D Wade he is taking a team full of avg players and has them firmly in the playoffs which is impressive even if they are at the bottom of the east.
17. New York 21-25 (21)-I still really like the way D'Antonio is doing.....reguardless of how much I want to punch Nate Robinson in the face.......keep gettin #s Al Harrington!
18. New Jersey 21-27 (16)-Have not been able to maintain their hot start and have fallin off since their 13-13 start. I still really like what their future holds with Harris, Lopez, and Ryan Anderson.
19. Bucks 24-27 (18)-Losing Redd hurts their playoffs chances but lets be honest they werent gonna do much even if they made it with him and that remains true without him.
20. Chicago 21-27 (17)-Another frustrating yr for Bulls fans......something is missing clearly it wasnt Scott Skiles fault.
21. Raptors 19-30 (20)-Well the Jermaine O'Neal experiment has not worked....and Canadain fans can start to get ready to say goodbye to Bosh once 2010 rolls around.
22. Bobcats 19-28 (24)-Losing Gerald Wallace really hurts whatever playoff chances they may have had.....but even more it hurts my fantasy team....Damn you Andruw Bynum what goes around comes around mother fucker.
23. Pacers 19-29 (23)-It's official my man crush on Danny Granger is at an all time high.....but the rest of their team sucks including the slew of over paid white guys they have.
24. T-Wolves 16-30 (28)-Started off 2009 on fire, have cooled a little lately but still gave the Lakers a run last night and the Celtics today (KG didnt play just to clear things up).
25. Golden St. 15-33 (25) A bunch of young gunners who are fun to watch but dont win many games.
26. Memphis 11-35 (22) Just like the rest of the teams as the bottom of this list their season is all but over.....yet I still really like their young nucleus.
27. Thunder 11-36 (29) Kevin Durant and Jeff Green made the rook/soph game not what I would want as my teams season highlight. I guess it gives them hope for the future though.
28-30. Clippers/Kings/Wizards- Of these three at least the Kings are young the Clippers and Wizards not so much but they are clearly the worst three teams in the league. Maybe the Clippers can get a few wins if they get some players back.
Mid Season Awards-
So here are my mid season award winners along with other guys who could contend for the award.
MVP-Lebron James- Can do it all and his team contending for the #1 spot in both the East and the entire league. Which is so important because whoever gets that spot will avoid playing the other top seed tell the Eastern finals.
still in contention- Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard, Dwayne Wade
ROY-Derrick Rose- So fast so explosive and looks poised for a great career.
still in contention- OJ Mayo, Brook Lopez, Rudy Fernandez
D-MVP- Dwight Howard- Is anyone in the league more intimidating????? NO he leads the league in blocks and rebounds and will continue that for years to come.
still in contention- Well I dont think anyone will challenge Dwight I guess KG has a chance.
6th Man- Even though I hate this award because most of the guys who get consideration play more then the guys who start ahead of them. I will give it up to Jason Terry he has been playing really well this yr.
still in contention- In protest of this award I refuse to put Manu the flopper in consideration......instead I will put a true 6th man Rudy Fernandez.
Most Improved- Danny Granger/Devin Harris- This is a two man race and even though I have been saying it for a couple years now these guys are going to be great and already playing very well.
still in contention-No one.
Out of No Where- Roger Mason-ok I know he has been in the league for awhile but not one person can tell me they saw this coming.
still in contention- Wilson Chandler, Von Wafer, Anthony Morrow
last ranking will be in parenthesis....
1. Celtics 40-9 (1)- Best record in the NBA despite that two week stretch when they lost 7 out of 9, however order has been restored and realed off another 11 straight wins....the latest without KG who was out with the flu, but P Dub stepped up big with 36,6, and 8.
2. Orlando 36-10 (4)- Had a rough loss to Boston but bounced back in a big way against Cleveland and managed to do something very few teams have managed to do make Lebron look human.
3. Cleveland 36-9 (3)- Before you freak out and think I have a east bias.....relax I know the Lakers beat them and forced Lebron into a bad game.....but they still have yet to lose a game at home and Lebron will not play that bad very often.
4. Lakers 37-9 (2)- They have been playing well and have bigs win over the Spurs and the Cavs.....but they just had one big loss yeah Bynum going down will hurt even if he comes back to 100% losing him for a few weeks will hurt.
5. Spurs 33-14 (11)-Rising faster then any other team in the poll and the second hottest team in the league behind the Celtics.....and fuck it I still hate them with a passion.
6. Denver 31-16 (8)-Managed to maintain their hold on the Nortwest Divion lead while Melo was out and he just came back with a big game.....if they can keep that div lead they should make some noise in the playoffs. I still cant get over the Billups trade!!
7. New Orleans 28-16 (5)-Tyson Chandler has been dealing with some injuries and he is their only real inside presence because David West would rather stand out and shoot jumpers which continue to fall as he is an all star once again......oh and they still have CP3 who makes them very scary.
8. Houston 29-19 (6)-I know I am gonna get a lot of grief for putting them above the Blazers but they continue to play well despite dealing with so many injuries.
9. Portland 29-17 (7)-Nothing they have done has caused them to drop I still think they will make the playoffs and have any team they face very afried. Roy is playing extremely well and with Oden starting to play well as long as he can stay out of foul trouble no team in the NBA has a brighter future.
10. Utah 26-22 (9)-Ok so they have yet to get healthy but they still are in the playoff race which has to say something about their coaching which has had to patch together piececs while AK-47, Boozer, and Deron Williams have all missed a lot of games.
11. Dallas 27-19 (14)-Dirk is still playing at his usual level and they're right in the thick of the playoff race but they better stay out of the 8 spot if they want to make any noise.
12. Phoenix 25-20 (10)-Have looked really bad at times over the past couple weeks I just dont think you can have guys who take games off in the NBA this isnt the MLB where they only need to play every 4 days.
13. ATL 27-20 (12)-I really like this team with all their young talent.....but it is still a huge drop from the top 3 in the east to them.
14. Pistons 25-20 (13)-Bringing Rip off the bench helps add some scoring punch to that unit however it takes alot from the starting 5.....it's official the AI trade will not help them this yr.
15. Philly 23-23 (19)-I hate to say I told you but.......I told you so Elton Brand going down helped this team by allowing them to get back to what they do best .....running the floor and using their athleticism. Now if Elton can fit in with the rest of the team.
16. Miami 25-21 (15)-Gotta give it up to D Wade he is taking a team full of avg players and has them firmly in the playoffs which is impressive even if they are at the bottom of the east.
17. New York 21-25 (21)-I still really like the way D'Antonio is doing.....reguardless of how much I want to punch Nate Robinson in the face.......keep gettin #s Al Harrington!
18. New Jersey 21-27 (16)-Have not been able to maintain their hot start and have fallin off since their 13-13 start. I still really like what their future holds with Harris, Lopez, and Ryan Anderson.
19. Bucks 24-27 (18)-Losing Redd hurts their playoffs chances but lets be honest they werent gonna do much even if they made it with him and that remains true without him.
20. Chicago 21-27 (17)-Another frustrating yr for Bulls fans......something is missing clearly it wasnt Scott Skiles fault.
21. Raptors 19-30 (20)-Well the Jermaine O'Neal experiment has not worked....and Canadain fans can start to get ready to say goodbye to Bosh once 2010 rolls around.
22. Bobcats 19-28 (24)-Losing Gerald Wallace really hurts whatever playoff chances they may have had.....but even more it hurts my fantasy team....Damn you Andruw Bynum what goes around comes around mother fucker.
23. Pacers 19-29 (23)-It's official my man crush on Danny Granger is at an all time high.....but the rest of their team sucks including the slew of over paid white guys they have.
24. T-Wolves 16-30 (28)-Started off 2009 on fire, have cooled a little lately but still gave the Lakers a run last night and the Celtics today (KG didnt play just to clear things up).
25. Golden St. 15-33 (25) A bunch of young gunners who are fun to watch but dont win many games.
26. Memphis 11-35 (22) Just like the rest of the teams as the bottom of this list their season is all but over.....yet I still really like their young nucleus.
27. Thunder 11-36 (29) Kevin Durant and Jeff Green made the rook/soph game not what I would want as my teams season highlight. I guess it gives them hope for the future though.
28-30. Clippers/Kings/Wizards- Of these three at least the Kings are young the Clippers and Wizards not so much but they are clearly the worst three teams in the league. Maybe the Clippers can get a few wins if they get some players back.
Mid Season Awards-
So here are my mid season award winners along with other guys who could contend for the award.
MVP-Lebron James- Can do it all and his team contending for the #1 spot in both the East and the entire league. Which is so important because whoever gets that spot will avoid playing the other top seed tell the Eastern finals.
still in contention- Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard, Dwayne Wade
ROY-Derrick Rose- So fast so explosive and looks poised for a great career.
still in contention- OJ Mayo, Brook Lopez, Rudy Fernandez
D-MVP- Dwight Howard- Is anyone in the league more intimidating????? NO he leads the league in blocks and rebounds and will continue that for years to come.
still in contention- Well I dont think anyone will challenge Dwight I guess KG has a chance.
6th Man- Even though I hate this award because most of the guys who get consideration play more then the guys who start ahead of them. I will give it up to Jason Terry he has been playing really well this yr.
still in contention- In protest of this award I refuse to put Manu the flopper in consideration......instead I will put a true 6th man Rudy Fernandez.
Most Improved- Danny Granger/Devin Harris- This is a two man race and even though I have been saying it for a couple years now these guys are going to be great and already playing very well.
still in contention-No one.
Out of No Where- Roger Mason-ok I know he has been in the league for awhile but not one person can tell me they saw this coming.
still in contention- Wilson Chandler, Von Wafer, Anthony Morrow
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