By MICHAEL ROSNER
It's 50+ games into the season as we head into All-Star weekend. It should be a fantastic finish to see who leads the league in scoring. Another tight race is in the western conference where 9 teams battle for 8 playoff positions. Rookie of the year should be tighter than most think. Most improved player and coach of the year will come down to the last 30 games.
Most Valuable player:
1) Lebron James- This guy does it all and now he leads the Cav's to the best record in the NBA.
2) Kevin Durant- He has taken his game to another level! 25 straight games with 25+ points. He is averaging 29.7 ppg, 7.4 rbs, 3 apg. He is most importantly shooting 48.5% from the floor and 88% from the line. By the way his team is 30-21. Wow.
3) Kobe Bryant- Another typical year for Kobe. 28 ppg, leading his Lakers to the best record in the tough west. Kobe logs the minutes and has played with multiple injuries.
4) Dirk Nowitzki- Same old story Dirk carries The Mav's on his shoulders. Why didn't Cuban go out and draft Blair to give this squad some muscle?
5) Rajon Rondo- He has surpassed the big three and now is the most important member of The Celtics. The only flaw in his game is his free throw shooting.
6) Dwyane Wade- Having another sensational year. If you took Wade off this squad they would be a little bit better than the Nets, enough said.
7) Carmelo Anthony- He would be higher on the list, but has missed some time. He leads a very talented team deep into the playoffs.
8) Steve Nash- He knows how to lead his team to victories. He runs the floor and is a coach on the court.
9) Chris Bosh- He has improved his play this year with the help of a big, Andrea Bargnani. They are very hot going into the second half.
10) Joe Johnson- He is the best player on a very good and talented team.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Shaq Traded To Cleveland
By MICHAEL ROSNER
Shaquille O'Neal was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night for center Ben Wallace, guard Sasha Pavlovic and a second-round draft pick (No. 46 overall in Thursday's draft).
Phoenix looking to rebuild will probably buy out one if not both contracts. This is the perfect situation for Shaq who is looking for one more ring. He be a big help to Lebron James as teams in the East still have to respect the big guy. This move will help them against Orlando and Boston who have two of the premier big men in the league.
The Cavs still need one more shooter/athlete to help James and Shaq.
Shaquille O'Neal was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night for center Ben Wallace, guard Sasha Pavlovic and a second-round draft pick (No. 46 overall in Thursday's draft).
Phoenix looking to rebuild will probably buy out one if not both contracts. This is the perfect situation for Shaq who is looking for one more ring. He be a big help to Lebron James as teams in the East still have to respect the big guy. This move will help them against Orlando and Boston who have two of the premier big men in the league.
The Cavs still need one more shooter/athlete to help James and Shaq.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
The Top Ten Prospects In 2009 NBA Draft
By MICHAEL ROSNER
With the NBA draft only two days away the players that will have the brightest future are:
#1 Blake Griffin
Has the size, hustle and athleticism to be a very good NBA player for a long time. He is the #1 pick in the draft and will be playing for the Clippers.
#2 Hasheem Thabeet
He has more potential than anyone in the draft. He can get up and down the court, block shots and change the game on defense. He will also get garbage points and probably average 10-11 pts/gm. He has only been playing basketball for six years and his offensive game will get much better over the next couple of years.
#3 Stephen Curry
Curry is the purest shooter in the draft. He reminds me a lot of a smaller Reggie Miller the way he can get open without the ball. He can play point, but needs a little work on his handle. Will be a good one.
#4 DeJuan Blair
He is a poor mans Charles Barkley. As long as he stays healthy and keeps his weight down he is a can't miss. He will help a team immediately and add toughness where ever he goes. He will be good for a long time.
#5 Brandon Jennings
This guy is instant offense. If he was allowed to enter the draft last year he would have been a lottery pick. The upside is tremendous.
#6 Johnny Flynn
Good things come in small packages. This guy is a leader on the court, who can make all the plays. He has a big heart and a never say die attitude.
#7 Tyreke Evans
Has size and athletic ability. After a great season at Memphis he enters the draft. He needs work on his ball handling and his shot. If he improves his jumper he will be a star.
#8 James Harden
Harden is a lock down defender and know how to get to the free throw line. If he is in the right situation he can be an asset this year. Needs to work on his shooting.
#9 Ricky Rubio
I have not seen enough of Rubio. Every team needs a true point guard, someone that loves to get everyone involved. He is only 18 years old and has been playing with international professionals for almost five years. From what I hear he needs to work on his shooting and finishing at the basket.
#10 Jordan Hill
With only a few big man in this class Hill will go much earlier than a typical draft.
He has been playing organized basketball for four years and improving every year. He has some skill, a nice jumper from 15 feet and has a feel for offensive rebounds. Needs to put on weight and get stronger.
With the NBA draft only two days away the players that will have the brightest future are:
#1 Blake Griffin
Has the size, hustle and athleticism to be a very good NBA player for a long time. He is the #1 pick in the draft and will be playing for the Clippers.
#2 Hasheem Thabeet
He has more potential than anyone in the draft. He can get up and down the court, block shots and change the game on defense. He will also get garbage points and probably average 10-11 pts/gm. He has only been playing basketball for six years and his offensive game will get much better over the next couple of years.
#3 Stephen Curry
Curry is the purest shooter in the draft. He reminds me a lot of a smaller Reggie Miller the way he can get open without the ball. He can play point, but needs a little work on his handle. Will be a good one.
#4 DeJuan Blair
He is a poor mans Charles Barkley. As long as he stays healthy and keeps his weight down he is a can't miss. He will help a team immediately and add toughness where ever he goes. He will be good for a long time.
#5 Brandon Jennings
This guy is instant offense. If he was allowed to enter the draft last year he would have been a lottery pick. The upside is tremendous.
#6 Johnny Flynn
Good things come in small packages. This guy is a leader on the court, who can make all the plays. He has a big heart and a never say die attitude.
#7 Tyreke Evans
Has size and athletic ability. After a great season at Memphis he enters the draft. He needs work on his ball handling and his shot. If he improves his jumper he will be a star.
#8 James Harden
Harden is a lock down defender and know how to get to the free throw line. If he is in the right situation he can be an asset this year. Needs to work on his shooting.
#9 Ricky Rubio
I have not seen enough of Rubio. Every team needs a true point guard, someone that loves to get everyone involved. He is only 18 years old and has been playing with international professionals for almost five years. From what I hear he needs to work on his shooting and finishing at the basket.
#10 Jordan Hill
With only a few big man in this class Hill will go much earlier than a typical draft.
He has been playing organized basketball for four years and improving every year. He has some skill, a nice jumper from 15 feet and has a feel for offensive rebounds. Needs to put on weight and get stronger.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Michael Jordan Was The Greatest Player, But The Worst GM/Owner
By MICHAEL ROSNER
Michael Jordan was the greatest basketball player in NBA history, but maybe the worst GM and owner. Since his retirement MJ has not made one good move in the front office. He traded All-Star Rip Hamilton for an overrated Jerry Stackhouse. Jordan drafted Kwame Brown #1 and Adam Morrison #2 in two different drafts. They both turned out to be busts. He selected Raymond Felton and Sean May out of North Carolina in the same draft, two more busts. He traded for J. Richardson a great athlete, but a hog which he got rid of a year later. It looks like he is at it again. Charlotte which owns the 12th pick in the 2009 NBA draft has its heart set on Gerald Henderson out of Duke. I like Henderson and I believe he will be a good pro, but that is it. He is a good defender and athlete, however he needs a lot of work on his handle and outside shooting. If Henderson is not available they are leaning towards Terrence Williams a shooting guard from Louisville, who has bust written all over him. The only way the Bobcats are ever going to improve as a franchise is to keep Michael Jordan away from player personal moves.
Michael Jordan was the greatest basketball player in NBA history, but maybe the worst GM and owner. Since his retirement MJ has not made one good move in the front office. He traded All-Star Rip Hamilton for an overrated Jerry Stackhouse. Jordan drafted Kwame Brown #1 and Adam Morrison #2 in two different drafts. They both turned out to be busts. He selected Raymond Felton and Sean May out of North Carolina in the same draft, two more busts. He traded for J. Richardson a great athlete, but a hog which he got rid of a year later. It looks like he is at it again. Charlotte which owns the 12th pick in the 2009 NBA draft has its heart set on Gerald Henderson out of Duke. I like Henderson and I believe he will be a good pro, but that is it. He is a good defender and athlete, however he needs a lot of work on his handle and outside shooting. If Henderson is not available they are leaning towards Terrence Williams a shooting guard from Louisville, who has bust written all over him. The only way the Bobcats are ever going to improve as a franchise is to keep Michael Jordan away from player personal moves.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Diego Corrales Vs Jose Luis Castillo Round 10
By MICHAEL ROSNER
This is one of the greatest rounds in the history of boxing, if not the greatest.
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This is one of the greatest rounds in the history of boxing, if not the greatest.
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Pujols 2 Home Runs Lead Cards Past Tribe 3-1
By MICHAEL ROSNER
Albert Pujols hit two home runs and Brad Thompson pitched six shutout innings to lead the St. Louis Cardinals past the Cleveland Indians 3-1 on Saturday. Pujols The two time MVP has 22 home runs to lead the majors. He is also third in the national league in RBI's and is sitting in fifth place with a .329 average.
Albert Pujols hit two home runs and Brad Thompson pitched six shutout innings to lead the St. Louis Cardinals past the Cleveland Indians 3-1 on Saturday. Pujols The two time MVP has 22 home runs to lead the majors. He is also third in the national league in RBI's and is sitting in fifth place with a .329 average.
Yank's Beat Met's On Castillo's 2 Out Error In Ninth
By MICHAEL ROSNER
With the score tied at 7-7 in the Eighth-inning, David Wright doubled off Mariano Rivera to score Carlos Beltran and put the Mets ahead 8-7. Francisco Rodriguez the best closer in the game, took the mound for the Mets to close out game one of the subway series.
K-Rod (1-1) appeared to escape a ninth inning jam on the pop up by Alex Rodriguez, but Mets second baseman Luis Castillo dropped A-Rod's two-out pop giving the Yankees a crazy 9-8 victory.
Castillo a three time gold glove winner, dropped a routine fly ball and the Mets found another way to lose. What else can go wrong for The New York Mets?
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With the score tied at 7-7 in the Eighth-inning, David Wright doubled off Mariano Rivera to score Carlos Beltran and put the Mets ahead 8-7. Francisco Rodriguez the best closer in the game, took the mound for the Mets to close out game one of the subway series.
K-Rod (1-1) appeared to escape a ninth inning jam on the pop up by Alex Rodriguez, but Mets second baseman Luis Castillo dropped A-Rod's two-out pop giving the Yankees a crazy 9-8 victory.
Castillo a three time gold glove winner, dropped a routine fly ball and the Mets found another way to lose. What else can go wrong for The New York Mets?
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