All Star Starters Reboot
It’s a little later than usual but at least it wasn’t two weeks between posts this week. The all star game starters have been announced and I have to say I can’t argue with any of the starters besides Blake Griffin. Why you ask? Because there is a player who is better and having a better year. His name? Kevin Love. Yes K. Love is having a better year and he is one of the main reasons why his team doesn’t suck and is fun to watch (same can be said for Blake too). Love is averaging 25 ppg and 13.6 rpg while Blake averages 21 ppg and 10 rpg. The reason why fans have voted Blake in, is because they like shiny things. Blake has monster dunks. Love will just get the board make a beautiful outlet pass and let someone else finish the break. I’m not saying Griffin doesn’t deserve the AS game start, he does I just think Love is the better player and deserves it more, in my opinion.
Dunks on Dunks on Dunks
That being said lets move on to this week’s two monster dunks. First off on Sunday Lebron James literally jumps over John Lucas the third (seen below).
This is a monstrous dunk, but Blake’s was better (above). Why you ask? Well he takes the contact from Perkins and then throws the ball through the hoop. And for those saying that isn’t a dunk please get real, it is. Heck it maybe harder to do than dunk. But the thing I have read or heard is, (either of these) “this dunk is the greatest ever”. Please stop with that talk. Below is the best in game dunk ever.
That’s right, Vince Carter over a 7 footer in the Olympics is far superior than any dunk ever dunked. Plus his celebration is great too. He almost punches Kevin Garnett right in the face. Which I think maybe the best part of the play. Fun fact, since that dunk VC hasn’t gave a shit since.
#FreeSteveNash
Yes I am on this bandwagon. I firmly believe the Suns need to trade Nash so he has a chance at winning a title. Reward the guy for being loyal to you and get him out of that god awful situation. New York would be the perfect fit for him but there is no way they could get him. The next best situation is Portland. They have the tools to win now. I love Ray Felton for that team but Nash is an upgrade and he makes that team way more dangerous because he is the master of the uptempo offense.
http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=72uolvp
There is a link to my proposed trade, Why wouldn’t either team do this? Blazer fans love Batum but they honestly loved Andre Miller too, so it doesn’t take much for them to like a player. It’s gives Phoenix some depth and a young PG if they decide not to resign Felton. With Nash I think Portland could make a serious run at the finals THIS year.
The Dish’s Top 10
10. LA Lakers 14-9
Yup I still have them as #10. I think they could be better than 10 but they play too inconsistent to be ranked Higher.
9. LA Clippers 13-7
Lob City finally makes an appearance on the Top 10. They have played the least amount of games in the NBA so far. But they have beat OKC twice, you gotta respect that. Plus getting Kenyon Martin will help this team immensely
8. San Antonio Spurs 15-9
With Ginobli still out the Spurs still win. Popovich is showing why he is one of the best coaches.
7. Denver Niuggets 15-8
They are starting to come back to earth. Rumors are they will match an offer to Wilson Chandler when he comes back from China. If so they just got even more dangerous.
6. Atlanta Hawks 16-7
People, myself included are still waiting for Atlanta to start losing a ton of games without Horford. So far they haven’t. If they continue this trend for the rest of the season, does that make Horford available and they keep Josh Smith?
5. Phildelphia 76ers 16-7
A nice win over a banged up Chicago team then turn around and get destroyed by Miami to get put back into place. I think Philly can beat any team besides Miami in a seven game series in the East. Problem is Miami will most likely be a matchup they face.
4. Indiana Pacers 16-6
Every week I mention how much I love this team and every week they seem to be getting better. So I have to say it again I love this team.
3. Oklahoma City Thunder 18-4
Yes, they have the league’s best record and I still think they win the West but they can be beat by the likes of a team with a strong front court (e.i. Lakers and Clippers)
2. Miami Heat 17-6
Still #2 even though they beat the Bulls. Miami is getting there. They are still too inconsistent in late game situations.
1. Chicago Bulls 19-6
Even with Loul Deng and Rip Hamilton out the Bulls got a big win against the Knicks on Thursday. They are the NBA’s deepest team.
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