To me even though it was yesterday. Show a brother some love. Peace!
Monday, April 2, 2012
Magic Johnson voice (It's showtime baby)!
It seems as if only yesterday, NBA fans were wondering if a season would even come into existence. Four months later, fans across the globe are witnessing a phenomenal playoff push, which will have all of us guessing seeding all the way until the last day of the season. Which team will have the best record? Who will win the MVP? Who will perform an upset in the postseason? Time will tell and it will certainly be fun to watch.
The Spurs once again are in the mist of things, posting the West's second best record. They've done this despite Manu missing a large part of the season and Parker being a bit nicked up. The recent addition of Stephen Jackson serves as a major pickup for the Spurs. They now have another ball handler and scorer, which they definitely needed. In Jackson, they also have a player that can guard both guard spots, along with the small forward position. With all that being said, I don't believe they can beat OKC or even the Mavericks in a seven game series. I believe they'll disappoint like they did last year.
OKC seems to be at the top of their game at this very moment. Westbrook is playing unbelievable and he seems to finally be cohesive with Durant, arguably making them the best duo in the league. They have good presence on the inside with Perkins and Ibaka and they have a solid bench led by Harden. There's not much else to say about them. With their western conference counterparts being older and more worn down, their youth and athleticism will be their biggest advantage.
The other teams in the west are questionable. The Lakers have one of the best starting five lineups but their inconsistencies and their weak bench make them posed to fail. Kobe can only do so much at this point in his career. The Mavs are older and have been bit by the injury bug all season. Their off season changes have hurt them in my opinion and I don't see them repeating. However, I could be wrong. It has been known to happen a time or two.
The West has gotten enough love so I now shift to the East Coast. Lets just cut the bull and cut to the chase. The Heat and Bulls are the only teams that will make major noise in this conference. One of these two teams will make the finals. From a talent perspective, it should be the Heat hands down. However, talent alone doesn't win you a championship. You have to mesh well as a team and be mentally strong. At times, I wonder if the Heat are mentally tough enough especially when they're faced with adversity. It doesn't seem as though they have that killer instinct which you need to obtain that trophy. The Bulls have the toughness and defensive dominance to compete, but injuries may be too much for them to overcome at the end. They'll only go as far as Derrick Rose will take them, but his health status is still questionable.
I'm not even going to discuss the other teams in this conference because it'll only serve as a waste of time to readers. People with decent basketball sense will realize that those other teams aren't even in contention. I'm also not going to post useless pictures that won't even pertain to this blog. Well ok, maybe just one.
The Spurs once again are in the mist of things, posting the West's second best record. They've done this despite Manu missing a large part of the season and Parker being a bit nicked up. The recent addition of Stephen Jackson serves as a major pickup for the Spurs. They now have another ball handler and scorer, which they definitely needed. In Jackson, they also have a player that can guard both guard spots, along with the small forward position. With all that being said, I don't believe they can beat OKC or even the Mavericks in a seven game series. I believe they'll disappoint like they did last year.
OKC seems to be at the top of their game at this very moment. Westbrook is playing unbelievable and he seems to finally be cohesive with Durant, arguably making them the best duo in the league. They have good presence on the inside with Perkins and Ibaka and they have a solid bench led by Harden. There's not much else to say about them. With their western conference counterparts being older and more worn down, their youth and athleticism will be their biggest advantage.
The other teams in the west are questionable. The Lakers have one of the best starting five lineups but their inconsistencies and their weak bench make them posed to fail. Kobe can only do so much at this point in his career. The Mavs are older and have been bit by the injury bug all season. Their off season changes have hurt them in my opinion and I don't see them repeating. However, I could be wrong. It has been known to happen a time or two.
The West has gotten enough love so I now shift to the East Coast. Lets just cut the bull and cut to the chase. The Heat and Bulls are the only teams that will make major noise in this conference. One of these two teams will make the finals. From a talent perspective, it should be the Heat hands down. However, talent alone doesn't win you a championship. You have to mesh well as a team and be mentally strong. At times, I wonder if the Heat are mentally tough enough especially when they're faced with adversity. It doesn't seem as though they have that killer instinct which you need to obtain that trophy. The Bulls have the toughness and defensive dominance to compete, but injuries may be too much for them to overcome at the end. They'll only go as far as Derrick Rose will take them, but his health status is still questionable.
I'm not even going to discuss the other teams in this conference because it'll only serve as a waste of time to readers. People with decent basketball sense will realize that those other teams aren't even in contention. I'm also not going to post useless pictures that won't even pertain to this blog. Well ok, maybe just one.
Monday, October 17, 2011
When you wish upon a star
I remember I had just finished a great day at Disney World when I suddenly received text messages saying that the Miami Dolphins had beaten the New York Jets. To my amazement, I screamed so loud that other Dolphins fans also began spreading the good news of a victory.
This was our last win in the regular season.
This was December 12th, 2010.
Now staring at an 0-5 record, the Dolphins are coveting a player, whom by the very definition of the word itself, holds no significance to this organization: Luck.
Ah yes, Luck. The very explanation of what sent Jim Harbaugh to the San Francisco 49ers after the Dolphins so desperately sought after him in the offseason. Harbaugh is 5-1, and well we know our record.
Luck, the same word that explains why Miami would not try to sign running back Ahmad Bradshaw of the New York Giants, who performed rather well this week scoring 3 touchdowns versus the Buffalo Bills. That's 5 rushing touchdowns this year for Bradshaw. Miami has 2 rushing touchdowns all season, one by Lex Hilliard and the other by Chad Henne.
Now staring at an 0-5 record, the Dolphins are coveting a player, whom by the very definition of the word itself, holds no significance to this organization: Luck. 
Ah yes, Luck. The very explanation of what sent Jim Harbaugh to the San Francisco 49ers after the Dolphins so desperately sought after him in the offseason. Harbaugh is 5-1, and well we know our record. 
Luck, the same word that explains why Miami would not try to sign running back Ahmad Bradshaw of the New York Giants, who performed rather well this week scoring 3 touchdowns versus the Buffalo Bills. That's 5 rushing touchdowns this year for Bradshaw. Miami has 2 rushing touchdowns all season, one by Lex Hilliard and the other by Chad Henne. 
Luck, the same word that saved Tony Sparano from keeping his job after going 1-7 at home last season. The same word that explains how he will keep his job at the end of the season.
It is strikingly odd how a franchise who has made some of the worst front office decisions in all of sports, is seeking the one thing it knows absolutely nothing about: LUCK.
FOR THE LAST DECADE, MIAMI DOLPHINS, WHAT ARE YOU DOING BROTHER?!
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
"I have a dream"
I have several dreams. Many of these dreams haven't come true, but aren't far from becoming a reality. The key to making a dream become a part of your existence is not to take no for an answer. Work hard and stand strong against opposition. Remember ladies and gentlemen, the only competition out there is ourselves so don't become your own worst enemy.
How does this relate to sports you make ask? Well, the NBA season is potentially days away from not occurring. Greed is "partly" responsible for a delay in the players and owners not being able to come to an agreement. The players are standing up for what they feel is an injustice being done to their pockets. Unfortunately, the owners feel like their pockets are being served an injustice as well. This brings me to this month's list titled, "I have a dream." Enjoy folks.
1) I have a dream that the NBA has a season. I don't want to become a muscle head. Face it, what else will I do in my free time?
2) I have a dream that the Titans will make it to the playoffs and pose a threat to the rest of the league.
3) I have a dream that athletes will conduct themselves like Wet Willies and "Call a Cab," when they've had too much to drink. You make entirely too much money not to be able to afford one.
4) Please stop taking illegal substances and acting like you won't be drug tested. I have a dream.
5) I have a dream that athletes will stop allowing women in their hotel rooms with camera phones.
6) Women please stop acting surprised when your superstar athlete for a husband is unfaithful. I have a dream.
7) Don't expect to be on the road having your fun while your significant other remains home waiting for you. I have a dream.
8) I have a dream that I'll eventually enjoy baseball again.
9) Will the Lakers win another championship in the Kobe era? I have a dream.
10) When is Michael Jordan going to step into role as NBA commissioner? I have a dream.
11) Retire Peyton Manning! You have MVP's, a superbowl ring, and enough money for your kid's kid's to live off of. We don't want you to comeback and potentially risk having an injury you can't recover from. I also don't want to see the Colts back on top. I have a dream.
12) For my Detroit natives, can the Lions continue their excellent play and deliver playoff success? I have a dream.
13) Athletes please stop having all these babies with multiple women. You guys can afford condoms. I have a dream.
14) It pays to be intelligent. Don't pay for others to be intelligent for you. I have a dream.
15) Realize that God has blessed you with a talent that others love to see. Don't let money overtake your skill. I have a dream.
I hope people don't get offended by what has been stated. These are just my opinions folks. Don't get overly sensitive. If you do, what are you doing brother?
How does this relate to sports you make ask? Well, the NBA season is potentially days away from not occurring. Greed is "partly" responsible for a delay in the players and owners not being able to come to an agreement. The players are standing up for what they feel is an injustice being done to their pockets. Unfortunately, the owners feel like their pockets are being served an injustice as well. This brings me to this month's list titled, "I have a dream." Enjoy folks.
1) I have a dream that the NBA has a season. I don't want to become a muscle head. Face it, what else will I do in my free time?
2) I have a dream that the Titans will make it to the playoffs and pose a threat to the rest of the league.
3) I have a dream that athletes will conduct themselves like Wet Willies and "Call a Cab," when they've had too much to drink. You make entirely too much money not to be able to afford one.
4) Please stop taking illegal substances and acting like you won't be drug tested. I have a dream.
5) I have a dream that athletes will stop allowing women in their hotel rooms with camera phones.
6) Women please stop acting surprised when your superstar athlete for a husband is unfaithful. I have a dream.
7) Don't expect to be on the road having your fun while your significant other remains home waiting for you. I have a dream.
8) I have a dream that I'll eventually enjoy baseball again.
9) Will the Lakers win another championship in the Kobe era? I have a dream.
10) When is Michael Jordan going to step into role as NBA commissioner? I have a dream.
11) Retire Peyton Manning! You have MVP's, a superbowl ring, and enough money for your kid's kid's to live off of. We don't want you to comeback and potentially risk having an injury you can't recover from. I also don't want to see the Colts back on top. I have a dream.
12) For my Detroit natives, can the Lions continue their excellent play and deliver playoff success? I have a dream.
13) Athletes please stop having all these babies with multiple women. You guys can afford condoms. I have a dream.
14) It pays to be intelligent. Don't pay for others to be intelligent for you. I have a dream.
15) Realize that God has blessed you with a talent that others love to see. Don't let money overtake your skill. I have a dream.
I hope people don't get offended by what has been stated. These are just my opinions folks. Don't get overly sensitive. If you do, what are you doing brother?
Monday, July 18, 2011
Beginning of the end
Two of the most prominent sports in the U.S. are facing a potential lockout, which could be detrimental to sports lovers such as myself. Sixteen plus weeks of action packed Sunday's gave me a legitimate reason to indulge in throat quenching Miller Lite, as well as chow down on the most unhealthy foods known to man. It also allowed me to hang out with the guys. We would talk about the women we lust for along with screaming at the television every other play, even though the players couldn't hear us. If not at a friends house, the ale house became my next destination, adding to the large amount of money they rack in during the NFL season. Football on Sunday 
allowed married men to have a valid reason to ignore their wives and reunite with long lost friends while women caught up on certain domestic duties. I'm only kidding ladies as many of you watch the sport even if it's for different reasons. There's nothing more attractive than a woman that loves the game and can share a beer with you at the same time.
As if not having an NFL season isn't bad enough, us as sports fans are faced with the prospect of not having an NBA season either. Fresh off of one of the highest rated NBA finals in recent years and an underdog prevailing over the giant, it was quite a story with this lockout being a blemish to this clean page in the book of history. I'm sure most of you have heard about the reasons why this lockout is taking place so I'm not going into the details, but it's ridiculous in my opinion to say the least. What I'm I going to do from October to June if the lockout continues? Shall I attend the gym at
a rapid rate? Will I fornicate more or will I hit up the fridge with reckless abandon? These are just some of the questions which I hope I don't have to answer.
I'm sure bars across the globe will be affected financially if these lockouts go through especially during the football season. People might actually drink more due to depression caused by their favorite sport being canned. People could also just stay home, which would be a shot to bars all over. On the flip side, it could cause for better communication amongst couples allowing their love to flourish. The point I'm trying to make is please end these lockouts immediately. I can't take everyday looking like Valentine's day and I damn sure don't want to see more drunk drivers on the road! Can both leagues end the lockout? Say it with me commissioners, "Yes we can, yes we can."
allowed married men to have a valid reason to ignore their wives and reunite with long lost friends while women caught up on certain domestic duties. I'm only kidding ladies as many of you watch the sport even if it's for different reasons. There's nothing more attractive than a woman that loves the game and can share a beer with you at the same time.As if not having an NFL season isn't bad enough, us as sports fans are faced with the prospect of not having an NBA season either. Fresh off of one of the highest rated NBA finals in recent years and an underdog prevailing over the giant, it was quite a story with this lockout being a blemish to this clean page in the book of history. I'm sure most of you have heard about the reasons why this lockout is taking place so I'm not going into the details, but it's ridiculous in my opinion to say the least. What I'm I going to do from October to June if the lockout continues? Shall I attend the gym at
a rapid rate? Will I fornicate more or will I hit up the fridge with reckless abandon? These are just some of the questions which I hope I don't have to answer.
I'm sure bars across the globe will be affected financially if these lockouts go through especially during the football season. People might actually drink more due to depression caused by their favorite sport being canned. People could also just stay home, which would be a shot to bars all over. On the flip side, it could cause for better communication amongst couples allowing their love to flourish. The point I'm trying to make is please end these lockouts immediately. I can't take everyday looking like Valentine's day and I damn sure don't want to see more drunk drivers on the road! Can both leagues end the lockout? Say it with me commissioners, "Yes we can, yes we can."
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
THE MASTERMIND OF MASTERMINDS
This past summer he flawlessly orchestrated the Biggest free agent offseason in NBA history by resigning Dwyane Wade & acquiring PF Chris Bosh along with the Hugest, most promising & talked about Free Agent EVER in LeBron James!!! After that he was able to add great supporting role pieces & kept the backbone intact with Udonis Haslem(team Co-Captain for years) & Mario Chalmers. Resigned & added 3 point specialists such as James Jones(All-Star 3-pointer Champ) & Mike Miller along with Eddie House & also a few veteran big men(Ilgauskas, Howard & Dampier) to help out Joel Anthony in the middle through the rigorous 82 game marathon. & in a mid season move added Mike Bibby to the mix.
Amassing such a talented cast of players would lead you to believe that he would win Executive of the Year... Right??? Not exactly, he had to share the award with the Chicago Bulls GM. A man who tried to sign Wade & LeBron but failed to deliver. All he could do was sign the left over free agent scraps in the form of Carlos Boozer.
Seriously? What a Joke!!!
How in the Hell does Boozer = Wade+LeBron+Bosh???
That math doesn't make sense! I don't care how Forrest Gump/I am Sam/Simple Jack you are!
Bosh alone is greater than Boozer (as seen below)
Bosh > Boozer
Who are the Dr. Pepper drinking, ping pong playing Morons that decided to pull such a Bulls**t move???
I mean is the Heat Hate such that blinds everyone to the reality of what "is" & what "isn't"? From the obvious to the absurd? I am seriously baffled by this garbage that is being passed for unbiased integrity that the league is standing behind shamelessly, idiotically projecting outward to the mass media in propaganda form & ridiculously trying to dumb down a well informed audience; an NBA savvy fan base...Really???
David thinks he is Goliath but in reality all he is is that hunchback cast off from "300" You know the one that betrays the Spartans. The one that can't lift the shield above his shoulder, the weakest link. Yeah that's exactly who he is.
Hey David Stern, "What the F**k are you doing brother?!?!?!?!"
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Special Edition
Excuse me for my absence for the past month or so, but I'm here to deliver the 2011 NBA Playoff edition of "What Are You Doing Brother?" Up to this point in the playoffs, we've seen some expected as well as unexpected occurrences happen right before our eyes. Here are my top ten moments up until now. Enjoy it or hate it, but read it none the less.
1) The Golden State Warriors or should I say the Memphis Grizzlies have beaten the
Dallas Mavericks in the first round. My apologies, I meant to say the San And Old Spurs. It's the San Antonio Spurs. Pardon me for my mistake. An eighth seed knocks out a number one seed who won 61 games during the course of the regular season. "What are you doing brother?"
2) The Atlanta Hawks, who were 44-38 during the regular season and staggered into
the playoffs, beat Superman and the rest of the Magic in the first round in six games. The runner up to this year's MVP averaged 27.0 PPG and 15.5 RPG yet it wasn't enough to beat a team, which they swept the year before. I have this to say to the Orlando Magic team, "What are you doing brother?"
3) Pau Gasol averaged a dismal 13.5 PPG and 6.8 RPG in the first round against the New Orleans Hornets. These are pretty good numbers for a good
player but for a top big man in the league and a prominent All-Star, these numbers aren't acceptable especially in comparison to his season numbers. We must also take into account that his primary defenders were the undersized Okafor and Landry. More about Gasol and his teammates later in this blog but for now, "What are you doing brother?"
4) Rajon Rondo dislocates his elbow in a game, yet comes back minutes later to make a significant contribution to his ball club. Meanwhile towards the end of the season, Shaq injuries himself with no one within arms length of him and misses significant time. "What are you doing
brother?"
5) It took OKC all the way until the third overtime of last night's game to realize that Durant was the best player on their team. Your the second best player on your team Westbrook. You don't have to be
Derrick Rose. "What are you doing brother?"
6) I just found out a couple of days ago that Andrew
Bynum got $13.8 million this year and is expected to make $15.2 million next year. You give this to a guy who not only is injury prone, but also is a sore loser who intends to injure an opposing player in defeat. To the L.A. organization, "What the hell are you doing brother?"
7) Ron Artest reportedly got up some extra shots after his exit interview. If you
were doing that all season long you might have shot the ball a bit better and been more consistent. "What are you doing brother?"
8) Laughing at the Lakers free throw defense during the series against the Mavericks. In other words, they weren't guarding the three point line as if the opposing team was shooting free throws. "What are you doing brother?"
9) To the Bulls organization for thinking Boozer could compliment Rose as the second option, "What are you doing brother?"
10) To the Atlanta Hawks fans who feel it's acceptable to chant "MVP" to the opposing team's star, "What are you doing?"
That concludes this edition of the top ten "What are you doing brother" series. Stay tuned for future entries.
1) The Golden State Warriors or should I say the Memphis Grizzlies have beaten the
Dallas Mavericks in the first round. My apologies, I meant to say the San And Old Spurs. It's the San Antonio Spurs. Pardon me for my mistake. An eighth seed knocks out a number one seed who won 61 games during the course of the regular season. "What are you doing brother?"2) The Atlanta Hawks, who were 44-38 during the regular season and staggered into
the playoffs, beat Superman and the rest of the Magic in the first round in six games. The runner up to this year's MVP averaged 27.0 PPG and 15.5 RPG yet it wasn't enough to beat a team, which they swept the year before. I have this to say to the Orlando Magic team, "What are you doing brother?"3) Pau Gasol averaged a dismal 13.5 PPG and 6.8 RPG in the first round against the New Orleans Hornets. These are pretty good numbers for a good
player but for a top big man in the league and a prominent All-Star, these numbers aren't acceptable especially in comparison to his season numbers. We must also take into account that his primary defenders were the undersized Okafor and Landry. More about Gasol and his teammates later in this blog but for now, "What are you doing brother?"4) Rajon Rondo dislocates his elbow in a game, yet comes back minutes later to make a significant contribution to his ball club. Meanwhile towards the end of the season, Shaq injuries himself with no one within arms length of him and misses significant time. "What are you doing
brother?"
5) It took OKC all the way until the third overtime of last night's game to realize that Durant was the best player on their team. Your the second best player on your team Westbrook. You don't have to be
Derrick Rose. "What are you doing brother?"6) I just found out a couple of days ago that Andrew
Bynum got $13.8 million this year and is expected to make $15.2 million next year. You give this to a guy who not only is injury prone, but also is a sore loser who intends to injure an opposing player in defeat. To the L.A. organization, "What the hell are you doing brother?"7) Ron Artest reportedly got up some extra shots after his exit interview. If you
were doing that all season long you might have shot the ball a bit better and been more consistent. "What are you doing brother?"8) Laughing at the Lakers free throw defense during the series against the Mavericks. In other words, they weren't guarding the three point line as if the opposing team was shooting free throws. "What are you doing brother?"
9) To the Bulls organization for thinking Boozer could compliment Rose as the second option, "What are you doing brother?"
10) To the Atlanta Hawks fans who feel it's acceptable to chant "MVP" to the opposing team's star, "What are you doing?"
That concludes this edition of the top ten "What are you doing brother" series. Stay tuned for future entries.
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