Children Children are the future!- Class 2007- OJ Mayo....

OJ Mayo:(Left) Bill Walker:(Right)

Photo taken by: Scott Kurtz
OJ Mayo has to wait a year before he gets his introduction into the association. The new bargaining argreement that was just signed by Stern, Billy Hunter and company has ensured this fact. We will have to wait to see the heralded OJ Mayo out of Cleveland. OJ is good friends with Lebron. They talk on a regular basis. (2) Bill Walker scouts say has skills as well. Greg Oden (Big Men-Pro Body) is also coming soon to a living room or NBA TV near you. He claims he wants to play college for the full four years.College coaches are licking their chops ( Coach K, Lute Olsen, Roy Willams, Calhoun, Gary Williams, Boeheim, Brey) and of course Dickie V cannot wait for these diaper dandies to showcase their talent at the next level. With the resignations of Huggins. This hurts the chances of U of Cincy Bearcats getting the prodigy. Who will land Mayo?

OJ Mayo is the future of the association & Head of the Class 2007.

Tale of the tape:
(2005 Ohio Mr. Basketball)
6-foot-5, sophomore.
Averaged
28.9 points,
7.8 rebounds,
7.7 assists &
3.4 steals
Becomes only second sophomore to win the award, behind... guess who
LeBron James.

The best of the rest....

3) Greg Oden (7-0, 240, C) - Indianapolis, Indiana (Lawrence North HS)
4) Kevin Durant (6-9, 205, F) - Maryland (Montrose Christian)
5) Brandan Wright (6-9, 200, F) - Tennessee (Brentwood Academy)
6) Paul Harris (6-4, 215, G) - Niagara Falls, New York (Niagara Falls)
7) Thaddeus Young (6-8, 205, F) - Memphis, Tennessee (Mitchell Road)
8) Vernon Macklin (6-10, 190, F) - Portsmouth, Virginia (I.C. Norcom)
9) Tywon Lawson (6-0, 180, G) - Forestville, Maryland (Oak Hill Academy)
10) Derrick Caracter (6-8, 275, F) - Elizabeth, New Jersey (St. Patrick's)
11) Spencer Hawes (6-10, 220, C) - Seattle, Washington (Seattle Prep)
12) Brook Lopez (6-10, 230, F) - Fresno, California (San Joaquin Memorial)
13) Chase Budinger (6-7, 190, F) - Carlsbad, California (La Costa Canyon)
14) Wayne Ellington (6-4, 185, G) - Merion Station, Pennsylvania (Episcopal Academy)
15) Javaris Crittenton (6-4, 190, G) - Atlanta, Georgia (Southwest Atlanta Christian)
16) Darrell Arthur (6-9, 220, F) - Dallas, Texas (South Oak Cliff)
17) Damion James (6-8, 220, F) - Nacogdoches, Texas (Nacogdoches HS)
18 Daequan Cook (6-4, 185, G) - Dayton, Ohio (Dunbar High School)
19) Earl Clark (6-8, 200, F) - Rahway, New Jersey (Rahway)

If you love ball like I do! Get to your local gym and see first hand the up and coming talent..

Which baller is the real deal? Who's got game!
Let the Supreme know who got the goods!
Post your comments!

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Lipton Supreme

The NBA All-time greats in 3 point FG% - AIM, FIRE & SHOOT!!!

“ There is guys who take threes and there is guys who make threes. I want the guys who can make them” - Pat Riley

Below is a list of the all- time greats in 3 point fg% in history! Efficiency is the key!

A few guys jump out at you right away. One is Kyle Korver who is already on the list, I like his quickness of release and range of shot. Steve Kerr was obviously nasty in the clutch with Bulls and Spurs. The late Drazen Petrovic was the first international modern shooter of his day. My all- time favorite is Dell Curry. One of the quicks release ever. I had the privilege to see him in a shoot around prior to a Raptor game nothing but twine. Allan Houston has a sweet release deadly from many spots on the floor. Reggie was the most clutch in league history. The most taken and the most made. A first ballot Hall Famer to come! Ray Allen has the most complete game. Never forget Craig Hodges defending his title with a t-shirt with no team in the NBA 3- Point contest many years ago. Hornacek was nice . Glen Rice and Dale Ellis loved the baseline threes. Trent Tucker and his legendary beard. I was also amazed to look at the list and find a notable missing sharpshooter in Larry Legend. He is not in the top 30.

(Also take into account the more attempts would also reduce a player field-goal percentage. The players at the bottom of the list seemed to be players that played longer obviously and where also at times first options in their teams offense. While the ones on the top are pure specialists.)
* some of the most profilic shooters are on the bottom*

All time Leaders in Three field goal percentage
(source: nba.com/history)

3FGM 3FGA 3FG Percentage

1. Steve Kerr
726 1,599 .454

2. Hubert Davis
728 1,651 .441

3. Drazen Petrovic
255 583 .437

4. Tim Legler
260 603 .431

5. B.J. Armstrong
436 1,026 .425

6. Steve Nash
767 1,836 .418

6. Wesley Person
1,150 2,754 .418

8. Dana Barros
1,090 2,652 .411

9. Trent Tucker
575 1,410 .408

10. Pat Garrity
562 1,389 .405

11. Wally Szczerbiak
285 706 .404

12. Dale Ellis
1,719 4,266 .403

12. Jeff Hornacek
828 2,055 .403

14. Brent Barry
1,090 2,710 .402

14. Mark Price
976 2,428 .402

14. Allan Houston
1,305 3,247 .402

14. Dell Curry
1,245 3,098 .402

14. Michael Dickerson
288 717 .402

19. Kyle Korver
307 765 .401

19. Eric Piatkowski
838 2,091 .401

21. Glen Rice
1,559 3,896 .400

21. Craig Hodges
563 1,408 .400

23. Kenny Smith
664 1,665 .399

24. Peja Stojakovic
999 2,508 .398

25. Ray Allen
1,486 3,743 .397

25. Dennis Scott
1,214 3,060 .397

27. Fred Hoiberg
373 941 .396

28. Reggie Miller
2,560 6,486 .395

29. Hersey Hawkins
1,226 3,108 .394

29. Mike Miller
593 1,505 .394

Slow down! Slown down! Chemistry is Key- Miami Heat

Chemistry:

Everyone is just handing the title to Miami since their recent acquisitions. I feel this is way too premature. Chemistry & D is what builds champions in this league. Miami has improved immensely in certain key position. I still think Detroit, Indiana and San Antonio when fully healthy can give Miami a run.

Miami coasted to the Eastern Conference final with a solid 1-2 punch in Shaq and Wade. It was very similar and dynamic to the Shaq and Kobe combination that won 3 in a row. Now, Miami has added Walker and Williams to the team. The best addition to me is James Posey. Posey will provide hopefully that intangible that is not covered by stats and accolades in media. My book on Walker is that he is very intelligent baller with mutiple skills but for some reason another he has turned into a high-price over hyped journeymen. Walker has finally found his home. Miami needs defense. Everyone is hoping Shaq will be able to control his troops. Of course he will. The Big Daddy gets his respect. Jay-Will should adjust. Walker has not won at the high level. I know he will be inspired. This is most certainly there chance. Riley is really tring to push it together. They have 82 games to gel plus crunch-time playoffs is a long time.

Cohesiveness is the key in Basketball.

Everyone has to know their roles completely. Everyone can pretty much score in the association but can they defend consistently.

Indiana, Detroit and San Antonio defend with passion.

Miami was one game from the final last year. Simply, because they had the 1-2 punch no egos and chemistry. They had their scorer Wade. They had the Big Daddy down low. They had 3’s from Damon Jones. A nice contribution from Haslem . Eddie and Zo provided leadership and veteran play. Van Gundy coached hard & passionately. Wade was injured with the ribs and they lost as a result.

"Chemistry"

According to Merriam Webster Dictionary.

1 : a science that deals with the composition, structure, and properties of substances and with the transformations that they undergo

2 a : the composition and chemical properties of a substance b : chemical processes and phenomena (as of an organism)

3 : a strong mutual attraction, attachment, or sympathy

Miami must obtain chemistry before they are crowned champions

Gomelsky- USSR Legend passed away 77yrs old...

I have to give props to Mr. Alexander Gomelsky a legend of basketball in Russia. He was known for his greatness in tactics and psychology. He passed away Tuesday 77 yrs old.

Alexander Gomelsky (Bio Below):

Gomelsky, born on Jan. 18, 1928, in the Russian naval town of Kronstadt
He led the Soviet Union basketbal team to victory against the USA. They ended the 21-game winning streak of the United States at the 1988 Olympics. Gomelsky won four Olympic medals as Soviet coach, including one gold in Seoul, South Korea. He also won silver in 1964, and bronze in 1968 and 1980. He also led the Soviet team to two world championships and eight European championships. Known as the father of Soviet basketball and "Alexander the Great," Gomelsky was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1995. He served three stints as the national team coach, from 1958-60, 1962-70 and 1976-88.



He began his coaching LGS Spartak team in 1949 in Leningrad. Than, later coached SKA Riga and CSKA Moscow. In the Soviet league, his teams won 15 league titles.

Gomelsky, who more recently served as president of CSKA Moscow.

He also had stints in Spain, France and the United States.

The utmost respect to the basketball legend and his family. One of the masters of the game.

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Mid-Summer Player Rankings.

Basketball Supreme - Mid-Summer Player rankings.

Top Guards

1. Kobe Bryant- Still the cream of the crop. Starts his Workouts every morning @ 6AM.
2.Lebron James- The Jerry West logo on every jersey might have to change to him.
3.Tracey McGrady- Physically can do anything he wants. 1st round jinks needs to break.
4.Allen Iverson- Scoring machine who improved his assist; can he co-exist with Webber?
5. Dwayne Wade- Flash the new Kobe. Wade is a force to reckon with. Pretty complete.
5. Baron Davis-Injury prone but when healthy this man can ball with anyone.

Top Forwards

1.Tim Duncan- The best player in the association. (PERIOD)
2.Kevin Garnett- Any man who cries on national TV about losing! = PASSION
3.Amare Stoudemire- MANCHILD? If he gets a jay. The league is dead
4.Jermaine O’Neal- He is tough as nails. A treat to watch. Looking for glory.
5. AK47- Kilrenko is the true international product. the rest are pretenders accept Dirk.


Top Centers

1.Shaq- The Big Daddy. Not in his prime, but 1 game away from the finals. Unstoppable
2.Brad Miller- One of the most efficient players in the league. (Underrated)
3. YAO- Very good at setting picks but must stay focus and healthy (Overrated in big games)
4.Jamal Magloire- The Big Kat needs to live up to All- Star expectations consistently.
5.Sammy Dalembert- This man is about to erupt if Cheeks uses him right.