tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87112422024-03-19T15:20:56.760-07:00Basketball SupremeThe Supreme is a comprehensive one-stop look at NBA basketball & its culture at large. All purists, fans & junkies love the game. But, view the game on different levels.LiptonSupremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450776818083818352noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711242.post-32698092963873518722010-01-05T17:24:00.000-08:002010-01-05T19:00:08.770-08:00Passing - the Art of the PASSPassing - Art of the Pass... The Basketball Supreme rankings below<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjezTSA642X0byg_Se1qOJLUB8lGZxfjrZDkwm-bY2sRJYkv90FjGGGRpWXfIK8SHkXSYnUXfZP3WsEKJICXxAt3zIdOL_b1E6K9xueTN2fTRW4k7yR3bFbhHlRx20R-ElnVcqG/s1600-h/86+FLEER++MAGIC.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 232px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjezTSA642X0byg_Se1qOJLUB8lGZxfjrZDkwm-bY2sRJYkv90FjGGGRpWXfIK8SHkXSYnUXfZP3WsEKJICXxAt3zIdOL_b1E6K9xueTN2fTRW4k7yR3bFbhHlRx20R-ElnVcqG/s320/86+FLEER++MAGIC.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423444353306366610" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;">1</span>. Earvin "Magic" Johnson - I am bias.. VISION and passing in transition was paramount. Controlled a team with assists and a dirty looking set shot, He had awesome finishers and he knew it.. rewarded them daily for a decade - 9 final appearances in 12 years. you do not get the nickname "Magic" from dunking. I only seen him DUNK once and he is my favorite player of all-time (selfless)<br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;">2</span>. John Stockton - most accurate passer I have ev<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJpc_gQSoFyQZwg097LCsPJIQ2I2Lfbt64YsmgAwd1t8LISb0efb7KxKevbvSkNiJQ7dnxl7fIwWFVTCVTVZeUR2gHUkJ7lsGI7x8AhHO9amxDsZ_F5pgD1VHBiiTyOMyKm5iY/s1600-h/stockton+x250.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 269px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJpc_gQSoFyQZwg097LCsPJIQ2I2Lfbt64YsmgAwd1t8LISb0efb7KxKevbvSkNiJQ7dnxl7fIwWFVTCVTVZeUR2gHUkJ7lsGI7x8AhHO9amxDsZ_F5pgD1VHBiiTyOMyKm5iY/s320/stockton+x250.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423444541150364626" border="0" /></a>er seen in terms of getting the ball in the appropriate position and getting the ball to the player's #'s on their chest (fundamentals). His one-handed off the dribble dart pass was superb. His passing in all situations and sequences - transition, half court, pick n roll, pick n fade, Stockton's Total Career Assist 15806 vs. & in comparison to Steve Nash total assist to present 7765. 5000 more assist than any other player ever (selfless).<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0ptEJPVBdpMEIdbZ6tlw5JRo5mu7HG7B1gbF9-DLZ8fvQxuyp08145T335lMz4prQshG6Lawm72ie33Edd_omTH279chYETI2A9durJz9lGGbKZhukr7n5F3m0cvd5XrigaNS/s1600-h/kidd1_627_080211.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0ptEJPVBdpMEIdbZ6tlw5JRo5mu7HG7B1gbF9-DLZ8fvQxuyp08145T335lMz4prQshG6Lawm72ie33Edd_omTH279chYETI2A9durJz9lGGbKZhukr7n5F3m0cvd5XrigaNS/s320/kidd1_627_080211.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423445132524466098" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">3</span>. Jason Kidd - Kidd's passing is so nasty that if he had a jay, he would have a RING period (2003) vs Spurs. Kidd's vision is 90 feet. Invention: The first player to eliminate the sequence of a big men rebounding the ball and than handing the rock to a point guard to start a play. Notice how many other point guards in the league are taught and subconsciously wait and/or camp out to the side of a play to receive the ball to start a play in every defensive rebound sequence. NOT KIDD! Kidd's physicality and genius simply allowed him to rebounded the rock himself, and started a play quicker. He totally eliminated and/or removed a basketball SEQUENCE. By starting the transition sooner and creating more vision for himself. 90 feet. He studied his Hero Magic and took it to another level. "Mr.Mean" Gary Payton's dad taught him well... Total Career Assist 10405<br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">4</span>. Marc Jackson - from the playground of Queens to the league. Would kill you on the elbow in transition. Very slow, but very methodical - entry pass into the post was paramount.. ask Ewing, Rick Smith. JO..Oakley. Jackson had absolutely no jay, limited physically, but his MENTAL game in terms <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZnlKCLT9gmZTIhXwRTkx2rZyo6C6_vh5ONksNvdPLZYPB83qCtt_WCdLRde4R8RhGxxTuuVx1DBIt9PDLuTI_0ZssHE0XIrnxVHbpWXNPI6yMixH1kBNRCoID0Ays7IDCcYsv/s1600-h/Marc+Jackson.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 218px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZnlKCLT9gmZTIhXwRTkx2rZyo6C6_vh5ONksNvdPLZYPB83qCtt_WCdLRde4R8RhGxxTuuVx1DBIt9PDLuTI_0ZssHE0XIrnxVHbpWXNPI6yMixH1kBNRCoID0Ays7IDCcYsv/s320/Marc+Jackson.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423445482981539810" border="0" /></a>of passing and angles were genius like.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">5.</span> Steve Nash - Pick n roll/Pick n fade assists are sick, what separates him from his peers is his (off hand) - left hand. One of the best of all-time with his off hand. Very wise & crafty in tight spaces. I prefer the above stated players in transition. Nash is not more creative than Pistol Pete. However Perfect system.. D'Antoni owes him everything! I mean everything! D'Antoni will never duplicate his system without NASH.<br /><br /> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6VnpVYzJWz7357oE_3hrsTfcgDQ2YVFv5H3kIbXYWzHhv1lZALqG3in4R5Nf8isMkho1xAX-Has7pQSaeV0JxQ6l_rI26sC8P8uQXH0QRwPb9PvMDe79osby3rc3MstzDEnhy/s1600-h/ls_cc_steve_nash.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6VnpVYzJWz7357oE_3hrsTfcgDQ2YVFv5H3kIbXYWzHhv1lZALqG3in4R5Nf8isMkho1xAX-Has7pQSaeV0JxQ6l_rI26sC8P8uQXH0QRwPb9PvMDe79osby3rc3MstzDEnhy/s320/ls_cc_steve_nash.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423454047689694978" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">6</span>. Lebron James - VISION & Passing is unreal as a 3 guard. His passing is completely insane, if he had more control of the rock as a point guard, he would be dangerous. To give prospective.. Lebron has more career assist than Skip to my Lou (Rafer Alston) who is the best street pas<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic_wnsAtvr4bPkeAGT-u2_cERDOefYjqnr57v7u1-YxY_K6mqzmRKw5LrRAzsofzmhLLe3TnQNpjOvgiUZ5MIvAwk202VnJy9lZ6hIO_jb1iIEBaIQh1lHJvDNGr5dJyp06EK3/s1600-h/nba08_lebron_james.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic_wnsAtvr4bPkeAGT-u2_cERDOefYjqnr57v7u1-YxY_K6mqzmRKw5LrRAzsofzmhLLe3TnQNpjOvgiUZ5MIvAwk202VnJy9lZ6hIO_jb1iIEBaIQh1lHJvDNGr5dJyp06EK3/s320/nba08_lebron_james.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423445871443507506" border="0" /></a>ser of all- time!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">7.</span> Isiah Thomas - was fierce.. very similar to Nash that he could kill you with the shot (scoring) or assist in any sequence. Kept opponents off balance always.. In Transition very solid..<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisoAoeLiQAgHlmz_dJ1tiKemMbcCqTkGTybt9zr4UontM-A24aWqdmNlq8ktFYA7numilq8t6qANuNVJpm2BxLy1Hc2FPPD8A5upmU5wfHwacQJuq83jSXuaZaE1Yw30YznhQb/s1600-h/Isiah.jpeg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 305px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisoAoeLiQAgHlmz_dJ1tiKemMbcCqTkGTybt9zr4UontM-A24aWqdmNlq8ktFYA7numilq8t6qANuNVJpm2BxLy1Hc2FPPD8A5upmU5wfHwacQJuq83jSXuaZaE1Yw30YznhQb/s320/Isiah.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423446349767594674" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">Old School</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">8</span>.Oscar Robertson 5th all time, very complete passer and player<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX415UT5SxKngIuLuo-SAHQsCnINR9vez5py58odnmv5mEqlmJwbUSyZyny-18DS4RSXai-IbHf6MdAm4OQ5WiVJYh9Pm1yAvhBCnDkc3SU8WfrJY_PdBGA8jntEDH1D52A7dj/s1600-h/jumpingOscar_a.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 177px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX415UT5SxKngIuLuo-SAHQsCnINR9vez5py58odnmv5mEqlmJwbUSyZyny-18DS4RSXai-IbHf6MdAm4OQ5WiVJYh9Pm1yAvhBCnDkc3SU8WfrJY_PdBGA8jntEDH1D52A7dj/s320/jumpingOscar_a.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423446876028950306" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">9</span>.Pistol Pete - a UTAH/LSU magician. Before his time<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg64kAHqYChQcajdeU3Z0ZfYE_1nFwRF7QrHKQxngdsfXMRdZLv3fwn10LFpFBYYvUXDpW-_L3HCRKDYGwgLE3dEcDkdfp4mn5e5rABaLBe2ZYivGCpXHBpoxDbzqxyZX9IjCR/s1600-h/550-StreetAndSmith02_small+pete.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 206px; height: 275px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg64kAHqYChQcajdeU3Z0ZfYE_1nFwRF7QrHKQxngdsfXMRdZLv3fwn10LFpFBYYvUXDpW-_L3HCRKDYGwgLE3dEcDkdfp4mn5e5rABaLBe2ZYivGCpXHBpoxDbzqxyZX9IjCR/s320/550-StreetAndSmith02_small+pete.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423449707032867746" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;">10</span>.Cousy - you always see film footage of him running around in circles. Russell owes him plenty.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIe2o0vmfgyENXzHezKV1MV6gCWAs5mE3FaF9HjJ2Ejccu-Mrg_UPiLEoFRq4Rb-OGjhCc97VfsDToz4-y7akgWkB3jwZCIBu0Lm1EI_0FlYap-taX9JUA5y482yIKCQnXvXbM/s1600-h/2Red-Auerbach-ceremony.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIe2o0vmfgyENXzHezKV1MV6gCWAs5mE3FaF9HjJ2Ejccu-Mrg_UPiLEoFRq4Rb-OGjhCc97VfsDToz4-y7akgWkB3jwZCIBu0Lm1EI_0FlYap-taX9JUA5y482yIKCQnXvXbM/s320/2Red-Auerbach-ceremony.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423449616294319170" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Honorable Mentions</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">11. </span>Maurice Cheeks - an ultimate floor general<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqVZPFhKndLlPPWeIngZZgSVRLK8MvIbyXiFIDVY8hD_jvPv3mHPTsJbF2nwPyV6TsTRWbSUIOFTQ76Ywn9ZuIuuk2BKLKabVEi8SWS7nwXtvC9XbjcHfkNUHwr5gloTlzNv9u/s1600-h/cheeks.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 273px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqVZPFhKndLlPPWeIngZZgSVRLK8MvIbyXiFIDVY8hD_jvPv3mHPTsJbF2nwPyV6TsTRWbSUIOFTQ76Ywn9ZuIuuk2BKLKabVEi8SWS7nwXtvC9XbjcHfkNUHwr5gloTlzNv9u/s320/cheeks.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423447325217457010" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">12</span>.Rod Strickland - 8th all time - queens straight street baller<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTrmw8K5hXcDPSb-xhet9L_27L-G4OnREFuEwJMR0QqdBt9y9z4U7iZWRLeocr2brmRw4jnFozeaVkTjcWN6xLwXgkTg1M0IVmDl4oG_8j4MMeZBjHWjTJJZXblq2ICNy8cTfd/s1600-h/cardboard-icons-rod-strickland.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 227px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTrmw8K5hXcDPSb-xhet9L_27L-G4OnREFuEwJMR0QqdBt9y9z4U7iZWRLeocr2brmRw4jnFozeaVkTjcWN6xLwXgkTg1M0IVmDl4oG_8j4MMeZBjHWjTJJZXblq2ICNy8cTfd/s320/cardboard-icons-rod-strickland.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423450074831347778" border="0" /></a><br />and never forget and seriously..<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;">13</span>. MUGGSY BOGUES - he never gets his CREDIT. For a man that was 5 foot 3 inches to play with Giants in the league. Think about playing in the paint with men that are <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDivFeznK0TIi_lPAMtWbw28fBXetxHkbZytgiGmBJIQUlhKY_icStHpiSUlchfTnD02AZ_q0Ov-aPaka_FNF6lxCUnY1p0d5BBrMSQxrRke5UVbyM-wRpnV8OREcS3-nbKazx/s1600-h/boggs.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 217px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDivFeznK0TIi_lPAMtWbw28fBXetxHkbZytgiGmBJIQUlhKY_icStHpiSUlchfTnD02AZ_q0Ov-aPaka_FNF6lxCUnY1p0d5BBrMSQxrRke5UVbyM-wRpnV8OREcS3-nbKazx/s320/boggs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423447427548494562" border="0" /></a>7 foot tall with tremendous wingspan and reach to deflect your passes constantly.. Muggsy was a midget, but had to have serious MENTAL game to play for so long. 6700 Career Assist.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I remain a Bad BOY!<br />LiptonSupremeLiptonSupremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450776818083818352noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711242.post-1165789353723616752006-12-10T12:56:00.000-08:002006-12-22T14:02:49.510-08:00Did Allen Iverson QUIT on the SIXERS?First thing first, Allen Iverson has been the "man" for the last decade. Coming out of his illustrious and unsettled path from VA than onto Georgetown. Iverson has always gone against the grain and mainstream expectations. Iverson's killer "crossover" was before it's time. He carried the legacy of the crossover from Tim Hardaway and "Palmed" his way to become an awesome scorer and an eventual Hall Fame career. Iverson simply changed the game! He changed rules, made Refs more vigilant of his handles. Jordan brought Hip Hop to the NBA and Iverson carried the torch. Iverson can play the one or two guard spot by his evident assist totals in recent years. People can point and quarrel about his shot selection. But, Iverson is a STRAIGHT UP baller.<br /><br /><img src="http://members.aol.com/dwanegeorge/alleniver2.jpg" /><br /><br />Remember, he was the first player to leave the HOYAS'awesome disciplinarian coach John Thompson without graduating. John Thompson and the VA governor gave him his first bball opportunity, than Iverson seized his opportunity, and without looking back, went forward to change a mentality and the game. Thus far in his Hall Fame career, his career numbers speak for themselves.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">28 points,6.14 Assists,3.9 rebs,Fg 42 %&FT 77.8%.</span><br /><br /><img src="http://members.aol.com/dwanegeorge/alleniver.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">and your worried about</span> PRACTICE!</span> <span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">PRACTICE!</span><br /><br />He has sold as many game jerseys as anyone within the last decade. This fact has lined the New York league office's pockets and increasing their bottom line of global marketing projections. He sells out arenas across the country as a pivotal attendance draw. He has middle class and upper class American kids "corn rolling" their hair and wearing his jersey to bed at night, while maintaining his much valued street credibility. He decided on Reebok early in his career, their relationship seems to be fruitful as ever. He was one of the main reasons why Papa Stern sent the Sixers to Barcelona this summer. Iverson was treated like a rock star in Spain. Many people have benefited from the emergence of Allen Iverson over the years.<br /><br />So did Iverson give up on the loyal and passionate town, we call Philly?<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">NO </span><br /><br />While many detractors always comment on his "attitude" and "troubles" with the law in the past. Iverson left John Thompson and his boy/teammate Victor Paige (HOYAS SUPREME), and has grown over the last decade amongst our eyes into a MAN. Iverson will always have his detractors and haters because that it is usually the "penalty of Leadership is Jealousy"- Jay-Z. Iverson has won his MVP award, numerous all-star appearances and has definitely played INJURIED and represented the SIXERS community for years. Iverson has been loyal, passionate and a fierce competitor. Even Shaq called him the toughest player in the league. So now that he has proven his worth for a decade, I repeat 10 YEARS. Iverson is finally realizing that he has to take care of his family, endeavors and his goal of winning a championship before it is way too late.<br /><br /><img src="http://members.aol.com/dwanegeorge/allenfamily.jpg" /><br /><br />The days of Stockton and Miller are over. Loyalty for one team is over.<br />Ask Steve Nash or Ben Wallace, free agency, money and self-interest governs the NBA landscape today.<br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">The NBA is a Business.</span><br /><br />Iverson's best team was the Larry Brown coached, Mutumbo, Aaron McKie, Eric Snow squad. So when quality players surrounded Iverson in their prime, with an excellent coach, he has proven that he can win in the league. He brought Philly to the promise land. He also stole a game in the championship from the Laker monster dynasty team. Lastly, Philly has been quietly and publicly shopping Iverson to buyers for at least two years. So now that Iverson is trying to control his own destiny. In some circles, He is being depicted as a selfish player that now puts "I" in team.<br /><br /><img src="http://members.aol.com/dwanegeorge/cheeks.jpg" /><br /><br />While I respect Maurice Cheeks' point guard game back in the day, he also seems like a very very decent man. But, He cannot coach. Look at Sammy Dalembert’s minutes when healthy over the last two years. Despite C-Webb requests, injuries have stolen his game over the last few years. Kyle Korver has improved from just a shooter recently. Igoudala has potential. But based on the talent, this team lacks a Strategy or a Vision. This current Philly team is not going to win a Championship for the faithful. So while Philly fans will be vex on his departure.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">ALLEN IVERSON</span> IS NOT TERRELL OWENS!<br /><br />Sometimes in life, ALL GOOD THINGS AND BAD THINGS have to come to an END!<br /><br />Philly has to move on...<br /><br />There is NO QUIT in IVERSON.<br /><br />BILLY KING and ownership should deal wisely,<br /><br />Billy King should give a call to ROB BABCOCK and ask for 1 on 1 advice on<br />How to trade a disgruntled Superstar? Just Kidding!<br /><br />Rob Babcock almost single handedly destroyed the Raptor franchise with his decisions?<br /><br />So let's sit back objectively and see how this situation plays out? Remember<br /><br /><br />Iverson is <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Basketball Supreme</span><br />Royalty<br />Lipton Supreme<br />Holla back with your comments!LiptonSupremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450776818083818352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711242.post-1157004946868704182006-08-30T23:01:00.000-07:002006-08-31T13:40:12.853-07:00Random Thoughts: Supreme Style<img src="http://members.aol.com/dwanegeorge/joejohnson.jpg" /> Did the Suns realize how good he is? Boris Diaw saved them this year! Is it just me or Is Joe Johnson (JJ) mad underated? No prime time games on TNT or ESPN for him out in Jermaine Dupree's Atlanta. Is JJ the best kept secret in the league. His on the ball defending has been superb, and been on showcase throughout the worlds championship.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Chris Mullin</span> just saved his job for a little bit longer. He could not move Troy Murphy or Dunleavy in the offseason, so hire <span style="color:#ff6600;">Don Nelson</span> to save the ship from sinking. Baron Davis will have no more excuses anymore!<br /><br />Is Argentina better than Spain? <span style="color:#ff6600;">Manu </span>and company vs the Bearded Assassin <span style="color:#ff6600;">Pau Gasol</span> and Jose Manuel Calderon<br /><br />Did <span style="color:#ff6600;">Chris Bosh</span> get exposed at the Worlds? Bryan Colangelo wants to play an uptempo style this upcoming season like his Phoenix days. Bosh did not play well early in the tournament? So will he be able to adapt to the up tempo style next year.<br /><br />Riley is back for another run to defend the crown?<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">Darko, Darko</span> looked decent at the Worlds? 18points 15 rebs, Did <span style="color:#ff6600;">Joe Dumars</span> make a mistake in trading Darko and/or not drafting the <span style="color:#ff6600;">Melo </span>man?<br /><br />Is <span style="color:#ff0000;">Sprewell </span>crazy?<br /><br />Tri-Captains, I never heard that before? <span style="color:#ff6600;">Coach K</span> had to create a new leadership term along with his Hall fame career?<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">Marco Bellenalli</span>- the new "Italian Job" sharpshooter of 07-08.<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">Al Harrington</span> goes back to Indy, but watch out for JOSH " I now have a jump shot" Smith.<br /><br />Iverson's Mom buys a team! Mutumbo buys a Hospital. They are both making huge moves! Big up<br /><br />Barganni, Rudy Gay, Foye, Roy, who is going to be the Rookie of the Year!!</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br />I thought it was fitting to end the blog today with <span style="color:#ff6600;">Brand </span>tearing down the rim.<br />The modern day Barkley, Undersized PF but always plays BIG.... and above the RIM!<br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><img src="http://members.aol.com/dwanegeorge/brand.jpg" /><br />Peace<br /><span style="color:#999999;">Lipton Supreme</span>LiptonSupremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450776818083818352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711242.post-1154123923675679552006-07-28T13:33:00.000-07:002006-07-28T16:09:50.660-07:00NBA SUMMER FREE AGENT & ROOKIE SIGNINGS with Supreme Thoughts!!NBA SUMMER FREE AGENT & ROOKIE SIGNINGS with Supreme Thoughts!!<br /><br />Fri,<br />July 28 Charlotte re-signs restricted free agent Bernard Robinson.<br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">(Provides back court depth for Jordan's crew. Shown glimpses of solid production late last year)</span><br /><br /></span>Thu,<br />July 27 Toronto signs 2005 second-round draft pick Uros Slokar.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);font-size:78%;" >(The raptors were terrible in rebounding last year maybe Slokar can help in that department)</span><br /><br />New Jersey acquires Mikki Moore from Seattle for a 2009 second-round draft pick.<br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">(Jersey is trying desperately to shore up their defienicies down low; Moore will help, but not the solution)</span><br /><br /></span>Orlando re-signs restricted free agent Trevor Ariza.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);font-size:78%;" >(Ariza can jump out the building, but has to develop other aspects of his game to survive and prove worthiness)</span><br /><br />Phoenix signs unrestricted free agent Sean Marks.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);font-size:78%;" >(Big Man addded to the roster to help in the playoffs. He must be good friends with Nash)</span><br /><br /><br />Wed,<br />July 26 Boston signs undrafted rookie free agent Kevin Pittsnogle.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);font-size:78%;" >(Ainge was very crafty to sign him, when he was considered to be 2nd rounder)</span><br /><br />Denver signs undrafted rookie free agent Yakhouba Diawara.<br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">(Wait and see approach)</span></span><br /><br />Houston signs second-round draft pick Steve Novak.<br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">(Wait and see approach)</span></span><br /><br />New Orleans/Oklahoma City signs unrestricted free agent Bobby Jackson and re-signs unrestricted free agent Rasual Butler.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);font-size:78%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">(</span>Big signings for the Hornets. These signings add depth and veteran leadership, JAX should be a starter by now</span><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">)</span></span><br /><br />Toronto signs restricted free agent Fred Jones; releases Alvin Williams.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);font-size:78%;" >(Jones brings athleticism to the Raps, Alvin Williams is a class act. He will be missed!!)</span><br /><br />Tue,<br />July 25 Dallas re-signs unrestricted free agent Jason Terry.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);font-size:78%;" >(Solid signing for Cuban. Could not let another Nash situation to errupt. Terry is the straw that mixes the drink for the Western Conference Champ</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">)</span><br /><br />Milwaukee signs second-round draft pick Damir Markota.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);font-size:78%;" >(Who? Who? wait and see aproach)</span><br /><br />Toronto signs second-round draft pick P.J. Tucker.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);font-size:78%;" >(Brings hard work and toughness to the raps. A little undersized for the 3 spot)</span><br /><br />Mon,<br />July 24 Detroit signs second-round pick Will Blalock.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);font-size:78%;" >(Pistons still stinging from the loss of BIG BEN WALLACE) Will Blalock wait and see aproach)</span><br /><br />Indiana acquires Darrell Armstrong, Rawle Marshall and Josh Powell from Dallas for Anthony Johnson.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);font-size:78%;" >(Rawle Marshall looked alright in summer league. Armstrong a salary cap causality and Anthony Johnson goes from a potential starter to backing up the JET and Devin Harris) Johnson is CUBAN's playoff insurance for late May and June)</span><br /><br />Sacramento signs free agents John Salmons, Eugene Jeter and Justin Williams.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);font-size:78%;" >(Salmons is multi faceted player that will help the Kings. He did not like Toronto for some reason and gets more money for his decision GUTS!!)</span><br /><br />Toronto signs free agent Jorge Garbajosa.<br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">(Rugged Intl player from overseas. Welcome to the NBA where players have to find a way to feed their KIDS on million dollar salaries!! Nocioni better watch his back!)</span></span><br />Fri,<br />July 21 San Antonio signs restricted free agent Jackie Butler.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);font-size:78%;" >(Jackie Butler is amazing. In one summer he is playing with Eddy Curry and Co. and now he plays with a future hall of famer in Tim Duncan. Spurs overpayed him. But I never criticize Spurs Management)</span><br /><br />Thu,<br />July 20 Denver re-signs restricted free agent Nenê; acquires J.R. Smith via trade from Chicago for Howard Eisley and two 2007 second-round draft picks.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);font-size:78%;" >(I am not sure NENE is worth all that money. His contract set the table for the rest of the league negoitation. J.R Smith cannot shoot, but maybe Karl will get to the kid and teach him some basketball IQ</span><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">)</span></span><br /><br />Phoenix signs unrestricted free agent Marcus Banks to multi-year contract.<br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">(Banks to give Nash's Back a rest. I would not complain if I got to throw alley hoops to Marion or Amare)</span></span><br /><br />Wed,<br />July 19 Charlotte signs unrestricted free agent Othella Harrington.<br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">(This signing was for all the Georgetwon Alumni in the world. The bench always needs a be warm with someone)</span></span><br /><br />Detroit re-signs unrestricted free agent Lindsey Hunter.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);font-size:78%;" >(Brings Veteran Leadership and lock down one on one defender on the perimeter. Hunter will keep all the Pistons members honest)</span><br /><br /><br />Houston signs 2004 second-round draft pick Vassilis Spanoulis to a multi-year contract.<br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">(Wait and see approach)</span></span><br /><br />Washington signs unrestricted free agent Darius Songaila.<br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">(Wizards are trying to bring in a down low presence for Arenas. Songaila will fit in nicely, but are the wizards just looking in for a fit in player down low?) Makes no sense to bring in roster filler players.</span></span><br /><br />Tue,<br />July 18 Boston signs second-round pick Leon Powe.<br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">(Strong kid, looked alright in summer league)</span></span><br /><br />Charlotte re-signs restricted free agent Kevin Burleson.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);font-size:78%;" >(Wait and see approach)</span><br /><br />Detroit signs unrestricted free agents Nazr Mohammed and Flip Murray.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);font-size:78%;" >(Nazr will try and fill the gap and the loss of BIG BIG Ben Wallace and Flip Murray off the bench does not seem like Piston's ball to me) </span><br /><br />Milwaukee signs unrestricted free agent Lynn Greer to a multi-year contract.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);font-size:78%;" >(John Chaney 11th NBA signing in his awesome career in Temple. Philly Philly! Do you guys remember Mark Macon?</span><br /><br />Mon,<br />July 17 Boston signs Paul Pierce to a contract extension.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">(Red Aurebach just lit up one of his imfamous cigars. Pierce is the truth as always, but will need help to make some playoff noize)</span></span><br /><br />Charlotte names Fred Whitfield president and chief operating officer.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">(Michael Jordan's good pal from his Jordan Brand and Wizard days. Jordan is making his imprint on the Bobcat organization)</span></span><br /><br />Portland signs Joel Przybilla to a contract extension.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">(Przybilla stayed loyal and remained with the Blazers. Let hope he can stay healthy and contribute at the 5 spot)</span></span><br /><br />Sat,<br />July 15 Washington signs coach Eddie Jordan to a contract extension.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">(Abe Pollin came to his senses. Eddie Jordan can flat out coach. He needs one or two more pieces to make some real playoff noise)</span></span><br /><br />Fri,<br />July 14 Golden State waives Will Bynum.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">(Off to Europe we go. He did not look good in summer league) They sayleague competition is fierce. You get one shot to make at times)</span></span><br /><br />Houston acquires Kirk Snyder from New Orleans/Oklahoma City for a conditional 2008 second-round pick.<br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">(Snyder will bring heart and toughness to Rockets. Van Gundy likes these type of players. Van Gundy must realize he does not coach in MSG in the mid 90's anymore. T-Mac will always need proper elite suppport not Clarence witherspoon type support to win a Crown)</span></span><br /><br />New Orleans/Oklahoma City acquires Tyson Chandler from Chicago for P.J. Brown and J.R. Smith.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">(Tyson Chandler has been a disappointment thus far based on his expectations. BUT playing with Chris Paul will make anyone better. Expect a breakout from him. He should definitely improve in the Hornets rotation less convulted than the Bulls)</span></span><br /><br />Toronto signs Chris Bosh to long-term extension.<br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">(Colangelo has decided wisely that this is the face of his franchise for 3 years. Bosh is a monster in the making. Bosh officially has the Vinsanity role in Toronto. Needs to play closer to the Paint to make LBJ, D-Wade, Brand Impact )</span></span><br /><br />Thu,<br />July 13 Chicago signs unrestricted free agent Ben Wallace.<br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">(Ben Wallace blood changed from Piston Blue to Bulls Red. He will bring much needed defense post presence. Biggest impact signing of the summer!)</span></span><br /><br /><br />Dallas signs free agent Greg Buckner and re-signs DJ Mbenga.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">( I am not sure on the Buckner Signing. I guess he will play with Stack and Josh. DJ Mbenga another big body to bang Shaq possible in the playoffs. Avery is a wise man)</span></span><br /><br />L.A. Clippers sign unrestricted free agent Tim Thomas and second-round pick Paul Davis.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">(Quite frankly this signing was very disrespectful to Cory Maggette, Tim Thomas remains a streaky shooter when he gets hot, pretty nice to watch but he never contributes in any other category.)</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"></span></span><br /><br />L.A. Lakers sign unrestricted free agents Vladimir Radmanovic and Shammond Williams.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">(Good signing for the Lakers, the y need an outside threat for KOBE8. Vlad will show Jackson that he remains soft. Shammond Williams this could be his last chance to impress NBA brass. He has to understand he is no longer with Vince at UNC. He is in a MAN league)</span></span><br /><br />Memphis signs rookie free agent Tarence Kinsey.<br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">(Wait and see approach. At the Basketball Supreme you have to play it safe)</span></span><br /><br />Miami signs Dwyane Wade to long-term extension.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">(When Shaq gave him the MVP trophy to D-Wade at the finals. He official passed the torch! Only Lebron and D-Wade can really carry the torch into the future)</span></span><br /><br />Minnesota signs unrestricted free agent Mike James.<br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">(The Raptors did him greasy with their offer) But, he did the Raptors greasy with his hogging mentality late in the season. MikeJames, Ricky Davis and the BIG TICKET KG could make some noise this year!</span></span><br /><br />Orlando signs restricted free agent Keith Bogans.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">(Bogans brings insurance to Orlando, Since DeShawn Stevenson did not decide to join us. Bogans will play hard every night)</span></span><br /><br />Phoenix signs unrestricted free agent Eric Piatkowski.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">(Shooting, Shooting, Shooting, and more Shooting, Shooting, Shooting and more Shooting, Suns bring in a Vet to get that late minute three!<br /><br /></span></span>Toronto signs unrestricted free agent Anthony Parker and waives Andre Barrett.<br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">(Antony Parker is all world International player for many years. He seems very mature and ready to final take the step into the NBA. Bryan Colangelo (BC) is really trying to make up a TEL AVIV RAPTORS.</span></span><br /><br />Utah re-signs unrestricted free agent Jarron Collins.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">(7 footers are always hard to find. Six fouls means alot in this league for some reason....) </span></span><br /><br />Wed,<br />July 12 Atlanta signed free-agent guard Speedy Claxton and second-round pick Solomon Jones.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">(Speedy Claxton is finally given the opportunity to run the show. He should flourish in ATL. If he does not than something is very wrong!<br /><br /></span></span>Cleveland signs LeBron James to long-term extension.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">(Lebron (LBJ) is the LEAGUE period! This man runs the league, this man has become the league and this man is the league! Lebron is ART<br /><br /></span></span>Dallas acquires Austin Croshere from Indiana for Marquis Daniels.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">(When Austin Croshere wakes up in the morning he sees Keith Van Horn. So that means Van Horn is gone. Marquis Daniels has a shot to be good in Indiana more playing time should improve his bottomline)</span></span><br /><br />Denver signs Carmelo Anthony to long-term extension.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">(Carmelo Anthony is the truth! He always gets overlooked for All-Star game. Carmelo is nasty and will have to carry Denver on his B-More Shoulders to get NBA LEAGUE RESPECT) Street Cred is enormous, but the Streets do not buy tickets to games.</span></span><br /><br />Golden State acquires Devin Brown, Keith McLeod and Andre Owens from Utah for Derek Fisher.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">(Devin Brown is a solid young player that needs a little bit more consistency. McLeod is honest and Golden State loses their GLUE, Derek Fisher. Fisher still contriubtes very well to an organization. Utah will benefit from Fisher leadership and presence. Golden State wanted to save some money! Utah gets more wins because of it!</span></span><br /><br />Indiana re-signs Peja Stojakovic and trades him to New Orleans/Oklahoma City in exchange for the draft rights to Andrew Betts.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">(Anyone who knows me well. Knows that I cannot stand PEJA! BUT, PEJA going to NewOrleans with Paul should rejunevate his career because A: Chris Paul B: He likes Bryon Scott and C: Larry Bird and Donnie Walsh would not tolerate his nonsense and D: Pressure with his enormously inflated contract! E: Injuries</span></span><br /><br />L.A. Clippers re-sign free agent Sam Cassell.<br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">(Sam Cassell is a borderline Hall of Famer! Yes I said " Hall of Famer"! I will tell you why, for some reason every team he goes too, he makes the team simply BETTER! Sam has this uncanny ability to make others better and plays with passion that one can only learn from the Baltimore streets! And he entertains you when you watch a Clipper game. He is slowing down now due to age. But SAM I AM is one of B-More finest!<br /></span></span><br />Memphis aquires Stromile Swift and draft rights to Rudy Gay from Houston for Shane Battier; signs Rudy Gay.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">(Jerry West does it again, Jerry West is absolutely embarassed that Memphis has not won a playoff game. So he steals Rudy Gay, a potential top 5 pick from the Rockets. Yes, the Rockets get Battier- ALL TEAM Player. But, Rudy Gay can really become a polished NBA Player with work ethic! THE LOGO strikes again!</span></span><br /><br /></span>New Jersey signs first-round picks Marcus Williams and Josh Boone.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">Marcus Williams is the STEAL of the DRAFT! I repeat STEAL of the Draft! Josh Boone shoulder is suspect but the Marlyand kid will play hard once healthy! ROD THORN is smart!</span></span><br /><br /><br />New Orleans/Oklahoma City waives Arvydas Macijuaskas.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">Oh really, I am so so sad!</span></span><br /><br />Philadelphia re-signs restricted free agents Willie Green and Shavlik Randolph.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">(I hope Willie Green is fully returns to good health. He got some game. Shavlik Randolph once a Dukie, Always a DUKIE</span></span><br /><br />San Antonio signs free agent Jacque Vaughn.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">( I thought Allen Iverson ended his career last year with his Killer Crossover, But Jacque Vaughn always gets a job somewhere. POP will love him)</span></span><br /><br />Seattle signs 2005 second-round pick Mickael Gelabale.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">(Wait and see approach)</span></span><br /><br />Utah re-signs unrestricted free agent Matt Harpring.<br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">( I love the throwback players, Matt Harpring if this was football would make the ALL-Madden Team!</span></span><br /><br />Mon,<br />July 10 Atlanta signs first-round pick Shelden Williams.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">( I really like this kid, I think he had potential. Until I saw him in Summer League. He will have to find his niche quick in the NBA. He has the size and college experience to be good. But he will have to define his game in the PRO's)</span></span><br /><br />Seattle signs first-round pick Saer Sene.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">( Athletic Big Man, that plays with pace. Seatle might have gotten a steal. They should give him a decent try down low!</span></span><br />Sun,<br />July 9 Miami signs Daniel Horton.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">(If your not D-Wade, Shaq or Riles in Miami nobody cares... Fans are sipping Mai-Tai in South Beach, talking about ZO Block in transition in game 6 </span></span><br /><br />Orlando signs second-round pick James Augustine.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">(Wait and see means to the Supreme massive. Who is this guy?)</span></span><br /><br />Philadelphia signs first-round pick Rodney Carney and second-round pick Bobby Jones.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">(Billy King was more interested in trading AI this draft, I hope Rodney Carney and Bobby Jones produce. That got some cool names! LOL</span></span><br />Sat,<br />July 8 Cleveland signs first-round pick Shannon Brown and second-round pick Daniel Gibson.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">(Shannon Brown will play plenty o f minutes in the league. He looked great in Summer League. Plus Lebron knows him from High school days)<br /><br /></span></span>Miami signs Vincent Grier.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">(Oh really, you should have told me)<br /><br /></span></span>Fri,<br />July 7 Chicago waives Othella Harrington.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">(Tyrus Thomas means that Othella is looking for a Job) Business is tough)</span></span><br /><br />Golden State signs first-round pick Patrick O’Bryant.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">(Mullin messed up with this one. Nice Guy, plays very timid. Let's hope he improves with age like WINE! ) GS needs players now not later!<br /><br /></span></span>Indiana exercises the option on Danny Granger and David Harrison for the 2007-08 season.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">( I really like Danny Grangers' game. I think with hard work and consistency, he can become an excellent player in the league. Harrison is not bad either!<br /><br /></span></span>Memphis signs first-round pick Kyle Lowry.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">( Kyle Lowry is another Jerry West steals. Jerry West can simply scout. He should get some playing time immediately according to recent press conference!<br /><br /></span></span>Orlando signs first-round pick J.J. Redick.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">( J.J Redick must be left alone. This guy has so much pressure to succeed at Duke. Redick has a gift that much players do not have. He can flat out SHOOT. ! J.J Redick = Del Curry. J.J Redick = Steve Kerr, J.J Redick= Jeff Hornacek, J.J Redick =Eddie Johnson, Redick will respond nicely for Orlando.)<br /><br /></span></span>Thu,<br />July 6 Boston exercises the option on Gerald Green, Al Jefferson, Sebastian Telfair and Delonte West for the 2007-08 season; signs Allan Ray.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">(Boston signs up their youth movement. It shows that Ainge can scout! But Boston fans I think now, wants a winner! They have not won properly since Ainge was in a CELTS uniform. So Ainge might have to package some of his youth off. To keep the fans happy. .500 ball is not good enough for one the league's most storied franchise. Ask Bill Russell if he ever lost anything! </span></span><br /><br />Charlotte signs first-round pick Adam Morrison.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">Micheal Jordan and Bernie Bickerstaff made a wise decision. They have to sell seats and Adam can play. So it is a WIN- WIN situation. Plus you keep Bob Johnson happy. Morrison will be solid with his new role in Charlotte. Fenton to Morrison for years to come!</span></span><br /><br />Indiana signs first-roud pick Shawne Williams and second-round pick James White.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">(Bird signs his eye on the prize; Shawne Williams and he get much heralded high school and college prep James White from Cincy)<br /><br /></span></span>Miami signs Mike Gansey and Chris Quinn.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">(Riley likes players that can make threes. Mike Gansey is slow but he can shoot and he played hard in college)</span></span><br /><br />Orlando names John Kuester assistant coach.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">(Good for him) A Life as assistant coach is not easy. I have respect anyone who partakes as Assistant. Part-time coach, Part-time Socialist, Part-Time scout, Part-Time mediator for Egos and lastly no sleep and no fame until your a HEAD COACH!</span></span><br /><br />Wed,<br />July 5 Chicago names Jim Paxson basketball operations consultant.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">(Well Reinsdorf keeps it in the family. JIM PAXSON has done a great job with his draft and free agent signings!</span></span><br /><br />Los Angeles Lakers sign first-round pick Jordan Farmar.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">(Jordan Farmar moves from UCLA to LAKERS, not a big trip from College to the Pros. Just remember one thing in LA. KOBE is the SHOW!</span></span><br /><br />Minnesota signs first-round pick Randy Foye.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">(Randy Foye will be rock solid. This kid is the truth. His heart is on his right side of his chest. He raised himself with good friends when his mother left him in Kindergarden. I love this Kid. Foye =Courage. KG will teach him the ropes. KG will ensure he will succeed! KG a mentor WOW! 10 years ago KG was the kid. TIME flys...</span></span><br /><br />New Orleans/Oklahoma City signs first-round picks Hilton Armstrong and Cedric Simmons; waives Moochie Norris.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">(Nice pick up of Big men for the Hornets, Hilton under Calhoun, and Simmons is athletic. This must be translated to the NBA. </span></span><br /><br />New York signs first-round picks Renaldo Balkman and Mardy Collins.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">(ISIAH ISIAH ISIAH ISIAH ISIAH.... You will be expected to pull off a mircle this year! Balkman hard worker and plays D. But not a first round!! ISIAH has many school kids in New York praying for him before they go to bed!<br /><br /></span></span>Portland waives Nikoloz Tskitishvili.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">( Oh really, the world should come to a halt)</span></span><br /><br />Tue,<br />July 4 Boston signs first-round pick Rajon Rondo.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">(Scrappy young point guard, plays Defense and will contribute if given time. He very unorthodox in style, but gets the job done)<br /><br /></span></span>Portland signs first-round picks LaMarcus Aldridge and Brandon Roy.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">LaMarcus Aldrige is soft and stiff but could develop into a nice jump shooting big MEN. BRANDON ROY IS THE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR!<br />You read it here first at the BASKETBALL SUPREME! )<br /><br /></span></span>Mon,<br />July 3 Milwaukee signs second-round pick David Noel.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">(Wait and see) Played hard in College</span></span><br /><br />Sacramento signs first-round pick Quincy Douby.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">(Quincy Douby is a Rutgers kid, that filled up in College. Solid shooter, looked alright in Summer league. But Kings seem to have that type of player on their roster. They need toughness an d D to go further in the playoffs!</span></span><br />Sat,<br />July 1 Dallas signs first-round pick Maurice Ager.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">(Michigan State Alumni, Every year Michigan State players before every game make a circle and sway side to side before player introductions and every year since 79, they pop out good players out of that circle. Ager will be fine in the league. Avery likes him!</span></span><br /><br />Sacramento exercises the option on Kevin Martin for the 2007-08 season.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">(Kevin Martin is a crafty skilled baller that can shoot. He will be in the rotation heavy this year for the KINGS. Another weapon at Bibby's disposal)</span></span><br /><br />Toronto signs first-round pick Andrea Bargnani<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">(Bargnani can shoot the lights out, proven in Summer league. But he does not rebound well enough for my liken for a 7 footer. He also is little slow. But he can flat out shoot. With proper development and keen instruction, he does have the upside to be really good. Is he a true #1 pick? No, but these comparison to Dirk and Gasol are way unfair and overhyped. He will develop into his own likeness. He will contribute for the Raps this year. But, he will probably come off the bench to reduce his weakness. Bargnani will be good in 4 years not now. Sam Mitchell will have to show him the ropes and if he can make him adjust to the league sooner rather than later. It will lengthen his own Raptor career.<br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);"></span><span style="font-size:130%;">Lipton Supreme<br />Reporting<br />for<br />Basketball Supreme!!<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);">Holla back with your comments and thoughts!</span><br /></span></span></span>LiptonSupremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450776818083818352noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711242.post-1146171010824531002006-04-27T13:09:00.000-07:002006-04-30T10:28:45.846-07:00Top 2006 NBA Free Agents for this SUMMER!!!<span style="color:#999999;">Supreme Analysis<br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#ff9900;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#ff9900;">Ben Wallace</span>, PF/C, Detroit -<span style="font-size:78%;">Cream of the crop but Dumars is not letting him go! Hell no! Heart and soul.</span> </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="http://members.aol.com/dwanegeorge/ben.jpg" /><br />Jason Terry, PG, Dallas - <span style="font-size:78%;">Cuban is no fool, D-Harris backs him up. But Dirk seems to like Terry. Cuban might trade him!<br /></span>Peja Stojakovic, SF, Indiana (Player option)- <span style="font-size:78%;">Injury prone shooter, No defense. Back problem. I do not like him</span>. <span style="font-size:78%;">Amazing shooter when wide open.</span><br />Al Harrington, PF, Atlanta -<span style="font-size:78%;">ATL has promise with a nice talented nucleus. They need to play D. ATL should keep him.</span><br />Mike James, Toronto (Player option) - <span style="font-size:78%;">Dashed up plenty of shots this year; long term contract. Has heart. a 2 guard in a point gaurd body.<br /></span>Chris Wilcox, PF, Seattle (Restricted) -<span style="font-size:78%;">Seatle traded for him for a reason. He will play more consistent in the future.</span><br />Nene, PF/C, Denver (Restricted) - <span style="font-size:78%;">Denver needs him badly. With Kenyon and Karl in constant beef. Nene is overrated</span>.<br /><span style="color:#ff9900;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#ff9900;">Drew Gooden</span>, PF, Cleveland (Restricted) - <span style="font-size:78%;">Plays with heart. Cleveland need to keep the nucleus together</span>. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="http://members.aol.com/dwanegeorge/drew.jpg" /><br />Matt Harpring, SG/SF, Utah - <span style="font-size:78%;">A solid veteran that plays hard every night</span>.<br /><span style="color:#ff9966;">Joel Przybilla</span>, C, Portland - <span style="font-size:78%;">A commodity not too many centers around. Toronto or Chicago should be knocking shortly</span>.<br />Ronald Murray, Cleveland - <span style="font-size:78%;">A streaky player, tries to play D. He has toughness</span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;">Speedy Claxton</span>, PG, New Orleans - <span style="font-size:78%;">A solid point guard not maybe a starter. But a solid veteran addition to a team.<br /></span>Vladimir Radmanovic, SF/PF, LA Clippers - <span style="font-size:78%;">Clips like him. They did not trade for him to let him go. He has no D.<br /></span><span style="color:#ff9966;">Jared Jeffries</span>, Washington (Restricted) - <span style="font-size:78%;">All purpose role team player. But he needs to play with more heart and consistency.<br /></span>James Posey, SG/SF, Miami (Player option) <span style="font-size:78%;">Good shooter, he has to take a back seat in Miami. He will stay with Shaq.</span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#ff9966;">Bonzi Wells</span>, SG/SF, Sacramento- <span style="font-size:78%;">He showed in game 2 against the Spurs. He has plenty in the tank</span>. </span><span style="font-size:78%;">Gas Prices are rising! So is Bonzi.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="http://members.aol.com/dwanegeorge/bonzi.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Nazr Mohammed, C, San Antonio - <span style="font-size:78%;">San Antonio has a system. He is a major part of their system. Nazr gives Duncan a rest.<br /></span>Reggie Evans, PF, Denver - <span style="font-size:78%;">Tenacious rebounder, Lacks an offense game. But he can board board board. Plays hard</span>.<br />Keith Van Horn, SF/PF, Dallas- <span style="font-size:78%;">Always injuried Always injuried. When he plays hard. He can stretch out the D</span>.<br /><span style="color:#ff9966;">Sam Cassell</span>, PG, LA Clippers - <span style="font-size:78%;">Crafty veteran. Every team he goes too, he turns the team into a winner. A fierce competitor</span><br />Alonzo Mourning, Miami - <span style="font-size:78%;">Defense presence & blocks, He is not going anywhere. Stay with Shaq or sit in the rocking chair retired. Excellent career.</span><br />Fred Jones, Indiana (Restricted) <span style="font-size:78%;">Nice slasher. Needs to be more consistent. With more playing time could blossom.</span><br />Ruben Patterson, Denver (Player option) <span style="font-size:78%;">A Veteran player- plays hard. Head down player does not like to pass.</span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;">Bobby Jackson</span>, PG/SG, Memphis - <span style="font-size:78%;">A solid veteran, excellent 6 man. He is a two guard in a point guard body</span>.<br />Francisco Elson, Denver (Restricted) - <span style="font-size:78%;">A big man. Plays for his brother every night. But plays timid and is a BUM</span>.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Lipton Supreme</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Make your comments on the top of this years free agent class.</span>LiptonSupremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450776818083818352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711242.post-1144685194659878132006-04-10T08:57:00.000-07:002006-04-17T15:57:44.566-07:00Playoffs are fast approaching!<span style="font-size:85%;">Every year around this time ball fans start to analyze the NBA standings. They make their predictions on who is going to win it all and the always-eventful playoff run. After the crazy hangover of the youngsters at the Collegiate level. The real men play in May and June. Who hot? And Who Not? I know one thing for sure Shaq has loss a tremendous amount of weight. He has not looked this good since the Lakers 3 Peat run. Riley has one the weight battle with the “Big Fella”. Pistons look solid as usually FLIP and Chauncey have the team running like a well-oiled machine. Let's hope that Rasheed Wallace can stay out of foul trouble this time around. Cuban got the Mavs running strong. The best off season move was to bring in Avery Johnson. Avery can coach. Kobe is playing insane. He has no business putting this Laker team in the playoffs. Carmelo Anthony finally turned around his game. LA LA finally settled the B-more corner representative down.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Artest got Sac town to the playoffs. Nash is completely gross. He is a true point guard. He makes Boris Diaw look like a superstar. </span>LiptonSupremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450776818083818352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711242.post-1138071719608256612006-01-23T18:24:00.000-08:002006-01-23T19:01:59.673-08:00Kobe's 81 Points! Did not come over night! Respect is earned never Given!<span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#ff6600;">January, 22, 2006</span>,. will go down in Basketball Forklore History. Kobe Bryant accomplished last night, the impossible. He mashed up the Raptors for 81 POINTS. <span style="color:#ff6600;">Wilt Chamberlain</span> must be looking down from above smiling and saying to himself. If only this kid can have SEX as many women as I did in my day. I know <span style="color:#ff6600;">Jordan</span> is chilling in his crib smoking a Cigar in his Cigar chamber in surburan Chicago calling Jeffery and Jaunita and telling them look what I taught the kid. I taught him the inside nuisance of the triangle this summer and how to avoid the zone. Kobe earned his respect last night, and will go down in history with the supreme massive and the streets as nasty nasty baller. People who be looking back 20 30 years from now and saying do you remember when Kobe dropped 81 ponts. Kobe learned from the master below. The pupil delivered last night. The scary thing about Kobe he likes to play D as well. Respect is earned never given. GP claims to have taught Kobe Defense. I think he figured it out by himself. <span style="color:#ff6600;">Kobe</span> works his ass off. He trains like a beast and he is just completely a student of the game. His 81 points just did not come over night. He studied the master and now putting his own variations to his legacy and cementing himself as one of the best player of his generation and all time. 81 points is unbelievable. David Thompson and Robinson are grining as well. It be a long time before anyone can come close to this massacre!</span><br /><br /><img src="http://members.aol.com/dwanegeorge/kb.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Look at Kobe taking flight on a Sunday game last year!</span><br /><img src="http://members.aol.com/dwanegeorge/kobe.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Look at old school Kobe taking flight in all-star game. Even Jay Kidd had to close his Eye. AI was in awe of what this kid could be come</span><br /><img src="http://members.aol.com/dwanegeorge/kobe1.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Look Kobe taking flight in another all-star game. Head shoulders above the elite players</span><br /><br /><img src="http://members.aol.com/dwanegeorge/kobe12.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Look at Kobe having a war with the master. <span style="font-size:85%;">Kobe simply works He works harder than everyone else and a true student of the game </span><br /></span><br /><img src="http://members.aol.com/dwanegeorge/kobemj.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Now if you can only pass the ball to Odom and his teammates something real special might happen at the Staple center. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Jan 22, 2006 </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">will be never be forgotten by me and the basketball supreme for the rest our lifes. <span style="color:#ff6600;">KOBE KOBE KOBE KOBE KOBE</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">It will go down as one of the most magical nights of all time. <span style="color:#cccccc;">Remember Respect is earned, never given.</span> Kobe did not drop 81 points over night. <em>He challenged the best, studied the best and perfected his game against the best. Thus having a unbreakable desire to try and become one of the best. His determination at times cannot be equaled by his contemparies</em>. Kobe wants his own legacy on the hardwood and the streets. Never forget, While he was be inginterviewed on the court after the game he was holding his dear daughter at his side. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">FIRST CAME <span style="color:#ff0000;">JORDAN</span> than came <span style="color:#ff6600;">KOBE!!</span> I am so blessed to see both in their primes! </span><br /><p><span style="font-size:85%;"></span> </p><p><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Lipton Supreme</span></p><br /></span><br /><br /></span>LiptonSupremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450776818083818352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711242.post-1135803186102527792005-12-28T12:50:00.000-08:002005-12-28T12:53:06.116-08:00NBA Season 25% percent finshed. Holiday Analysis!Santa has a NBA list and he is only checking it twice!<br /><br />The NBA season is in full swing. 25% percent of the regular season has come and gone.<br />Let’s look at each respective division and make a <span style="color:#ff6600;">Basketball Supreme</span> assessment.<br />In the Eastern Conference the Atlantic Division is straight nonsense. Nobody wants to take charge of the division. If Toronto is playing so miserable and is still 8 games out of first that shows how the rest of the teams are playing. Philly is leading the division by 1 game playing enthusiast ball as of late. It all comes down to Chris Webber straight up. Can he hold up? He said he is not dead the other day. But if it was not for his Basketball IQ some nights he would not post his usually numbers. New Jersey is in trouble. They have excellent perimeter play but no post. Vince Carter will have to carry them into the all-star break. Boston is .500-ball club. Doc Rivers cannot coach and quite frankly Ricky Davis has bailed him out of unemployment. Pierce is always strong but that is a given.<br />New York is trash but you have to give respect to egomaniac Larry Brown for playing the rooks, Robinson and especially Fyre. Frye is going to be a real solid pro. He is not timid at all.<br /><br />Central Division<br />I keep telling people that Joe Dumars is a genius. Nobody wants to listen. He bleeds piston blood. Flip Saunders was perfect for this bunch. Chauncey is playing insane and Rip is scoring more. Let hope Ben Wallace can hold up with his health. Indiana’s team chemistry is being compromised at the mentality of Ron Artests IQ. Jermaine does not want him back and other do. They got to put it together quick, If they have any contention of staying with the upper echelon. Milwaukee is a pleasant surprise. Nice off-season moves that are gelling really quickly. Cavs are starting to get some production from Hughes. Damon Jones has been a disappointment. King James can only carry them so far. How many guards do the Bulls have? Hinrich, Duhon, Ben Gordan, Noiconi, Deng. Nice depth but they need to establish a go-to guy.<br />In the southeast, Hawks are trash! I cannot stand Childress’s shot release. A complete eyesore, his mechanics are awful. The shot is similar to the famous Bill Cartwright shot.<br />Bernie Bickerstaff is a solid coach. He gets the most out of the Bobcats every night. They are actually fun to watch because they try hard nightly. In Orlando, Grant Hill has turned into the savoir. Dwight is rock solid and Stevie Franchise is bruised up. Wizards are ok for one reason and one reason only. GIL ARENAS. Jamieson chips in but I like to call it default points due to minutes played. <br />Out west let the gun slinging begin. Let’s start with those Phoenix Suns. Nash is rock solid. The Suns have not loss a beat. Can you imagine when they get AMARE back for the playoffs? Los Angeles Clippers are finally respectable. With the additions of SAM I AM DOUBLE S DOUBLE L CASSELL and the CAT Cutino Mobley. The Clips have leadership and the savvy to get YES I SAID IT, “ THE MVP OF THE LEAGUE” is- Elton Brand. Brand is a MONSTER that is finally getting his just due. Lakers are the KOBE show. Lamar Odom reminds me of that kid that always follows the gang around waiting for approval before he is let inside of the circle. Kobe needs to let him in. Golden State is fun to watch nice dunks and passes from Richardson and B-Diddy but they lack Defense. They need to play Digou more. Kings are soft and injuried. The Moloof brothers must realize that this group cannot get it down. Basketball is not a Casino. There are core fundamentals that always need to be addressed. I would be searching hard for Ron Artest agents’ number. In the Southwest, Dallas is fun to watch but like Barkley and Kenny the “Jet” Smith says they lack defensive organization. Cuban has not addressed this issue for years nothing has changed.<br />Houston Rockets is and will be one simple attraction TRACY McGrady. T-MAC is the master and has all the answers to their complex questions. YAO is OVERATED! Memphis Griz are a sweet surprise, Jerry West has his way of making decent teams from one rock solid draft pick. Pau Gasol. <br />New Orleans Hornets are the recipients of the Rookie of the YEAR. ROY. The winner is CHRIS PAUL with his 6 rebs a game. PAUL is nasty and a treat to watch.<br />Lastly, the West is won by two words SAN ANTONIO SPURS. Tim Duncan is a silent assassin with his Master and Guru Greg POP. They are fine-tuned and ready to defend their crown. MANU!, MANU! MANU! For president.<br />Lastly. the final division for the Basketball Supreme to analyze is the Northwest. Denver Nuggets are banged up. The immediate loss of draft day dancing NENE Hilario was huge. Alongside Camby and infrequent sightings of Kenyon. A Kenyon sighting is as frequent as seeing those Reese peanut butter cup engraved into a farm field. This team is based strictly on health. Carmelo needs to finally put up night in and night out! Street Cred is not enough in the NBA. Timberwolves are playing well. The addition of Marko Jaric has helped. But finally KG is starting to respect his peer Wally World for his efforts during rough stretches. KG is the truth. Portland Trail Blazers have turned a new leaf is regards to discipline and off court antics. McMillan is finally trying to implement a system. He is finished evaluating his players and ready to tweak his roster. Nice young talent at guard positions but they need Zach to be the force of the past.<br />Seatle Supersonics is all offense mainly between Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis but no Defense. When they play defense they foul a lot. Just ask Danny Fortson. Utah Jazz needs full health from their ACE in the hole Kirlenko and they also need an excellent return of Larry Miller’s boy Carlos Boozer. Sloan is getting tired of his mediocrity and probably will retire if this continues. <br /><br />To summarize everything above the Detroit Pistons will win the Crown and rings in six games over the Spurs in the June. So Santa will have to convince his reindeers to make a stop in Detroit. They will be escorted to sit courtside to sit between icons Eminem and Kid Rock with Joe Dumars smiling quietly as always with his hands crossed upstairs and sweating profusely from his body with 88 Pistons blood sweat and tears.LiptonSupremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450776818083818352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711242.post-1129925387358464302005-10-21T13:09:00.000-07:002005-10-27T15:24:01.676-07:00On the Dribble......<img src="http://members.aol.com/dwanegeorge/mjdriven.jpg" /><br /><br />The latest on the dribble is <span style="color:#ff6600;">Michael Jordan</span> now after a decade admits to gambling. Everyone knew that he would gamble his shirt off if he could. The problem with his addiction, is he totally turned himself into one of the most fierce competitors of all-time in sports. New book on the horizon brinks the revelation.<br /><br /><img src="http://members.aol.com/dwanegeorge/amare.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;color:#999999;">Courtesy: Andrew P Bernstein (NBA/Getty Images)</span><br />A few players in preseason are ready banged up prior to the season. Can you imagine losing AMARE on any team? Big injury many are worried that he might not return to full strength. Kidd returned fine with plenty of caution and care. Penny has never been the same since the lil' penny commercials. We will have to wait and see. Amare was smart, he signed his contract and than got the surgery smart move. Colangeos are crossing their fingers and praying before they go to bed. There sadness turned to happiness when they signed <span style="color:#ff6600;">Coach K</span> to a three year contract to coach USA basketball. Gail Goodrich called Coach K the modern day Coach John Wooden. I think that is a fair assessment!<br /><br /><img src="http://members.aol.com/dwanegeorge/lamar.jpg" /><br /><span style="color:#666666;"><span style="font-size:78%;color:#666666;">Courtesy of Glenn James (NBA/Getty Images)</span><br /></span>The preseason battles are under way and to be honest most have been already decided with 12 days left in the schedule. The battles were a tremendous flop with all hype. I watched Odom bring up the ball in the new triangle for Phil/Kobe and company. Odom is not Pippen ! Excellent ball handler and I see what they are trying to do. But, <span style="color:#ff6600;">Odom </span>needs to be closer to the basket. Mistake. Odom's natural position is at three and he played four for two years . This year he will be a point forward. This shows his versatile, but he needs to be kept at three done. David Lee has been sighted in New York. Larry might play the gator. He putting up decent numbers in preseason per minute.<br />End note<br />Magloire for Mason straight up! Bucks get big and Hornets get quicker!! Bucks won the trade<br />Magloire is a nice addition to saugage town. Bucks have a tough division with Pistons, Pacers and Cavs but they should be respectable!<br /><br />Hit me back with your thoughts as we continue to dribble......<br /><br />LiptonSupremeLiptonSupremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450776818083818352noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711242.post-1127759855545044032005-09-26T10:48:00.000-07:002005-09-27T17:30:02.186-07:002005-06 NBA PreSeason Player Preview - All Starters<a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/clubhouse?team=atl"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Atlanta</span></a><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3266">T. Lue</a><br />Solid contributor on offense, but liabliltiy on D<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3520">J. Johnson</a><br />The Man, well rounded baller, now the true franchise player. Atl should let him play 2 rather than 1 so they receive his full skill. So he can roam.<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3928">M. Williams</a><br />Wait and see! Childress and Smith are licking their chops<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3268">A. Harrington</a><br />Underachiever high turnovers. Injury prone. Needs to step up Bird gave him his chance<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3745">Z. Pachulia</a><br />Very scrapy and lots of energy .Has a chance to step up but Collier still lurks behind him.<br /><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/clubhouse?team=bos"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Boston</span></a><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3841">D. West</a><br />Nice in college but this is a grown man thinking game now! Competition fierce<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3264">R. Davis</a><br />Working out hard in the off-season will he finally shine and mature! Doc still wants him off the bench<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3253">P. Pierce</a><br />Simply the truth but if Celts lose he will probably demand a trade<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3832">A. Jefferson</a><br />The reason Walker was moved! The kid is strong but has to perform every night<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3246">R. LaFrentz</a><br />Solid vet still needs to master the post. Jump shooter<br /><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/clubhouse?team=cha"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Charlotte</span></a><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3186">B. Knight</a><br />Lots of pride will not just relinquish his starting pos.<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3746">K. Bogans</a><br />Defensive player but Kareem Rush is lurking<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3533">G. Wallace</a><br />Underachieving No jay but can play when focus<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3819">E. Okafor</a><br />Worked out with the Dream in off season. Solid NBA b-baller for years to come- Double double<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3426">P. Brezec</a><br />Consistency is needed every night good post presence if he focuses.<br /><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/clubhouse?team=chi"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Chicago</span></a><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3710">K. Hinrich</a><br />Solid very good IQ; needs to take over games to get more respect<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3820">B. Gordon</a><br />Streaky but pretty consistently plays hard and very clutch in the fourth.<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3882">A. Nocioni</a><br />Rugged international but needs to polish his game<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3512">T. Chandler</a><br />Solid rebounder and blocks shots runs the floor well but potential talk is done<br />He needs to rep.<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3514">E. Curry</a><br />Lots of potential his heart has brought his value down but Bulls brash cannot fool around.<br /><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/clubhouse?team=cle"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Cleveland</span></a><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3322">D. Jones</a><br />Sharp shooter no handles miniature Sam Cassell<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3251">L. Hughes</a><br />Multi stat cat dangerous defender<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3704">L. James</a><br />Hall famer already<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3602">D. Gooden</a><br />Looking for stability; Contract year<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3121">Z. Ilgauskas</a><br />Sturdy veteran when healthy<br /><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/clubhouse?team=dal"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Dallas</span></a><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3333">J. Terry</a><br />#2 options now with all the off season movements<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3005">J. Stackhouse</a><br />Solid Vets with nagging injuries can score when he wants<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3732">J. Howard</a><br />Simply one of the most underrated bright spots in the league<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3252">D. Nowitzki</a><br />All world player needs to chill with teammates expectations change when your nucleus changes<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3117">E. Dampier</a><br />Shaq’s wooping boy but can contribute when focused<br /><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/clubhouse?team=den"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Denver</span></a><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3331">A. Miller</a><br />Unorthodox style but productive might get traded with Watson in town.<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=2669">V. Lenard</a><br />Solid vet nice stroke and intelligent a true scorer<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3706">C. Anthony</a><br />Will return to excellence, was not focused last year but ready this year Karl should have him ready<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3400">K. Martin</a><br />Coming off injury he still will enforce the toughness; no jay<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3084">M. Camby</a><br />Rock solid when he plays but inj prone solid vet now.<br /><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/clubhouse?team=det"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Detroit</span></a><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3174">C. Billups</a><br />A baller back with Flip to cause havoc.<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3330">R. Hamilton</a><br />Improving every year in other stats than scoring<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3621">T. Prince</a><br />Multi-stat cat Does everything! Joe D better pay up<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3006">R. Wallace</a><br />This guy should be amongst the elite but takes nights off to quarrel with refs.<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3149">B. Wallace</a><br />The heart and soul of the franchise a little older but looking for his last contract.<br /><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/clubhouse?team=gsw"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Golden State</span></a><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3326">B. Davis</a><br />The most electrifying player when healthy going for MVP!<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3515">J. Richardson</a><br />More than dunk champion can play 2 properly nasty combo with B-Diddy<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3601">M. Dunleavy</a><br />Bulked up in off-season looking for a long term contract<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3524">T. Murphy</a><br />Rock solid Ike is coming!<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3178">A. Foyle</a><br />Trash needs to act like a Man and hold the postion for the franchise<br /><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/clubhouse?team=hou"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Houston</span></a><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3019">B. Sura</a><br />Knee injury but a crafty veteran and savvy<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=919">D. Wesley</a><br />Good shooter and strong for size but barely a starter.<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3179">T. McGrady</a><br />All world Did you see him clamp Dirk last year in the playoffs. Nasty!<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3401">S. Swift</a><br />This is his chance to finally shine no more excuses. Nestled between T-mac and Yao! Ok it is time!<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3599">Y. Ming</a><br />Very soft but still productive and nice touch but he is not mentally sound yet.<br /><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/clubhouse?team=ind"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Indiana</span></a><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3528">J. Tinsley</a><br />Injury prone but a nice set up man pouring in the assist<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3210">S. Jackson</a><br />All around guard.<br />Brings the streets to the league.<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3339">R. Artest</a><br />Ron Ron is back and the league better watch out! Multi stat cat<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3120">J. O'Neal</a><br />The go too man but injury prone at times and will need to play more in the post for<br />Them to win it all.<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3344">J. Foster</a><br />Rebounding machine nothing else but plays hard considering size.<br /><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/clubhouse?team=lac"><span style="color:#ff6600;">LA Clippers</span></a><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3821">S. Livingston</a><br />Sam Cassell is not a mentor, he is a baller but Livingston will have to be patient<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3284">C. Mobley</a><br />Shooting guard to the foremost will shoot shoot and shoot<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3336">C. Maggette</a><br />Nice player gets to the line alot but high turnovers but one more push and can be a star<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3324">E. Brand</a><br />ROCK SOLID year in and year out the Beast of the west! Needs to play winning ball in the clutch<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3709">C. Kaman</a><br />A strong big man that should get better as the years move on<br /><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/clubhouse?team=lal"><span style="color:#ff6600;">LA Lakers</span></a><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3844">S. Vujacic</a><br />Lakers like him we will see<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3118">K. Bryant</a><br />Hall of Famer Best player in the league at guard.<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3327">L. Odom</a><br />The protype three guard of the era similar to Grant hill in the mid to late nineties<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3511">K. Brown</a><br />I like him he is not as crappy as many thinks but this is his final chance<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3406">C. Mihm</a><br />Contributor in minutes alone<br /><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/clubhouse?team=mem"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Memphis</span></a><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3009">D. Stoudamire</a><br />Crafty veteran Can play for his size. Smart<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=2633">E. Jones</a><br />Solid veteran losing a step But he is smooth<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3404">M. Miller</a><br />Overrated needs to fully step up<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3513">P. Gasol</a><br />Put on muscle in off-season the franchise rest on his shoulders<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3116">L. Wright</a><br />Contract year looking for a change but smart for his size<br /><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/clubhouse?team=mia"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Miami</span></a><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3250">J. Williams</a><br />Vision and passing is his trademark now he has to lead silently.<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3708">D. Wade</a><br />All world might have to stop driving to preserve the body for the playoffs.<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3112">A. Walker</a><br />Multi functional smart basketball player needs to understand role<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3765">U. Haslem</a><br />Scrappy young player that does the little things!<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=847">S. O'Neal</a><br />Hall of Famer but did you notice that people wanted to play with Duncan<br />Instead.<br /><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/clubhouse?team=mil"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Milwaukee</span></a><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3711">T. Ford</a><br />Wish him the best. Nice vision needs to play D<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3442">M. Redd</a><br />Very smooth, But will need to step up in other categories than scoring to be elite<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3551">B. Simmons</a><br />Solid player willing to sacrifice but coming into his own identity.<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3003">J. Smith</a><br />Just a solid vet, Looking for cash<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3927">A. Bogut</a><br />Too many expectations on the kid. Wait and see<br /><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/clubhouse?team=min"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Minnesota</span></a><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3429"><span style="color:#3333ff;">M. Jaric</span></a><br />Put up or shut up!<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3539">T. Hassell</a><br />Out: Wally will take over or McCants<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3329">W. Szczerbiak</a><br />No more trade talk it is time to finally play night in and night out! No more spree! It is his time<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3007">K. Garnett</a><br />Hall of Famer : The most passion in the league. Is it too much for him to handle?<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3244">M. Olowokandi</a><br />A bum looking for cash<br /><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/clubhouse?team=njn"><span style="color:#ff6600;">New Jersey</span></a><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=2625">J. Kidd</a><br />All world kids try to copy and but cannot be duplicated<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3248">V. Carter</a><br />When focused he is the truth needs to play hard for the rest of his career to get street respect<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3523">R. Jefferson</a><br />Prior to Vince reaching he was coming into his own he should not take a back seat and continue to thrive<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3530">J. Collins</a><br />BUM with wrapped knees like Ewing<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3622">N. Krstic</a><br />Rock solid will be a solid NBA player with more experience.<br /><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/clubhouse?team=nor"><span style="color:#ff6600;">New Orleans</span></a><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3930">C. Paul</a><br />Pure point guard. No pressure in the big easy should produce<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3835">J. Smith</a><br />Very athletic, Nice jay needs to focus mentally but this kid is going to erupt soon!<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=1283">G. Lynch</a><br />Solid vet. West should take minutes away<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=814">P. Brown</a><br />Solid Vet with a lot of pride<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3418">J. Magloire</a><br />Needs to excel to previous all-star level no excuse with this roster.<br /><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/clubhouse?team=nyk"><span style="color:#ff6600;">New York</span></a><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3099">S. Marbury</a><br />All world guard, But needs to make others better to create wining basketball<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3407">J. Crawford</a><br />Streaky but passionate needs to mentally beat his opponents to become special<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3417">Q. Richardson</a><br />Rock solid rebounder Should do well in NY But has to play D for Larry<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3712">M. Sweetney</a><br />Slow and strong Isiah likes him but always in trade rumors good at Georgetown but this is the pros much faster game.<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3279">J. James</a><br />A BUM<br /><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/clubhouse?team=orl"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Orlando</span></a><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3409">K. Dooling</a><br />Played well last year for the heat! This is his chance to be his own man<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3325">S. Francis</a><br />All world but needs to chill off his street crew and realize he can be great<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=2626">G. Hill</a><br />Respect is the only word to describe him. Let's hope he can stay healthy<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3818">D. Howard</a><br />The next big thing. A superstar in the making!<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3185">K. Cato</a><br />A BUM<br /><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/clubhouse?team=phi"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Philadelphia</span></a><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3094">A. Iverson</a><br />Hall of Famer Street cred is enormous simply one of the best! Now must teach the youngster the game can you imagine<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3754">K. Korver</a><br />Sharp shooter who plays to his abilities<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3826">A. Iguodala</a><br />People were right this guy could end up like Pippen Multi stat cat<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=1272">C. Webber</a><br />Inj prone but when healthy can play with anyone but has a huge ego. Still can put up numbers<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3534">S. Dalembert</a><br />I compare him to a volcano ready to erupt. Cheeks has something special!<br /><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/clubhouse?team=pho"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Phoenix</span></a><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3103">S. Nash</a><br />Reigning MVP The showstopper<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3467">R. Bell</a><br />Defense<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3332">S. Marion</a><br />The most underrated player at the all-star level. Does it all<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3607">A. Stoudemire</a><br />ALL WORLD unstoppable if he develops a jump shot! KG watch out<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3012">K. Thomas</a><br />Rock Solid vet bring toughness to the phoenix run and gun stlye.<br /><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/clubhouse?team=por"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Portland</span></a><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3830">S. Telfair</a><br />Vision Vision Vision Assists all night long<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3615">J. Dixon</a><br />Big heart nice jay when open needs to create more off the dribble<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3402">D. Miles</a><br />A BUM any man who disrespects cheeks needs to chill!<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3531">Z. Randolph</a><br />Working hard in the off-season the truth when healthy this kid is nice!<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3408">J. Przybilla</a><br />Boxing in the off season definitely wants to solidify his position for years to come<br /><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/clubhouse?team=sac"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Sacramento</span></a><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3245">M. Bibby</a><br />Plays hard every night he has become the heart and soul of the team.<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3254">B. Wells</a><br />Needs to put or shut up like when he was nice in Portland<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3119">P. Stojakovic</a><br />Good shooter but very Overrated. He will play well he is looking for cash this season contract year. <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3098">S. Abdur-Rahim</a><br />Solid player with a lot of pride; shown in off-season negotiation a quite solid all-star type player when healthy.<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3305">B. Miller</a><br />The most efficient player in the league! Rock solid center.<br /><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/clubhouse?team=sas"><span style="color:#ff6600;">San Antonio</span></a><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3527">T. Parker</a><br />Finally got Pop off his back. Needs to be a better shooter but he has produced.<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3380">M. Ginobili</a><br />The most annoying player in the league but highly effective a perfect fit to the spurs system. Manu!<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3167">B. Bowen</a><br />Best defender in the league. Artest a very close second. The Bowen factor should be a term adopted by commentators<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3173">T. Duncan</a><br />Hall of Famer: The constant all world Power Forward. The most competitive player in a long time. Starting to lose a slight step very slighty.<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3272">N. Mohammed</a><br />When he goes to bed, he knees down and prays & thanks Isiah Thomas with his decision to trade him!<br /><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/clubhouse?team=sea"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Seattle</span></a><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3717">L. Ridnour</a><br />Played solid last year nice vision with a nice stroke. Very fast<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3080">R. Allen</a><br />Jesus Shuttle worth took his game to the next level to me last year with a public competitive fire that his teammate needed to see. The best shooter in the league.<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3275">R. Lewis</a><br />Has reached his plateau but the sonics brash love him. Too soft. Needs to have more fire<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3715">N. Collison</a><br />Solid minutes off the bench. Can turn himself into a workhorse but Reggie Evans beat him to it!<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3106">V. Potapenko</a><br />Finally a starter we will see how he copes.<br /><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/clubhouse?team=tor"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Toronto</span></a><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3282">R. Alston</a><br />The best handles in the league needs to stay grounded and run the O.<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3420">M. Peterson</a><br />Put up or shut up nice perimeter defender but needs to drive more<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=2636">J. Rose</a><br />Overrated will never get back to Indiana days of glory but can be a nice addition to a high level team.<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3707">C. Bosh</a><br />The Kid is the truth has not captured the down the stretch mentality to take over yet due to Mitchell but will very soon with support.<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3555">L. Woods</a><br />BUM<br /><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/clubhouse?team=uth"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Utah</span></a><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3929">D. Williams</a><br />Utah Management moved up for this big and strong point guard out of fighting Illini<br />Jerry Sloan has low tolerance for Foolishness at point.<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3363">G. Giricek</a><br />European player nice shooter but soft<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3347">A. Kirilenko</a><br />THE TRUTH All-World the best all rounder in the game in terms of stats without scoring<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3632">C. Boozer</a><br />Very strong tenacious on the boards. Good Duke product. Plays hard every-night. Upper brash is watching him closely<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3547">M. Okur</a><br />Solid big men that will start at center this season.<br /><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/clubhouse?team=was"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Washington</span></a><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3540">G. Arenas</a><br />All world Defining moment of his career the big shot in Chicago to win the game. This kid is for real<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3608">C. Butler</a><br />Solid player that needs one more push Kobe was a good teammate to learn off now his expecations go up in DC to replace Hughes.<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3609">J. Jeffries</a><br />Long and lanky small forward who lacks strength but has a little skill but needs to fine his niche.<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3247">A. Jamison</a><br />Good mid range shooter perfected tear drop shot. He is very soft. Does not like contact but has found his niche to put up deceptive numbers due to minutes<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3532">B. Haywood</a><br />No stamina, But can block shots and board needs to develop more of a post game to survive needs to solidify the minutes with no splits with others.LiptonSupremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450776818083818352noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711242.post-1125160998784303352005-08-27T09:37:00.000-07:002005-08-27T11:53:47.723-07:00Children Children are the future!- Class 2007- OJ Mayo....<span style="font-size:78%;color:#666666;">OJ Mayo:(Left) Bill Walker:(Right)</span><br /><span style="color:#666666;"><img src="http://members.aol.com/dwanegeorge/ojmayo.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo taken by: Scott Kurtz</span></span><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span></span><span style="color:#ff6600;">OJ Mayo</span> 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 <em>heralded</em> OJ Mayo out of Cleveland. OJ is good friends with Lebron. They talk on a regular basis. (2) <span style="color:#3333ff;">Bill Walker</span> scouts say has skills as well. Greg Oden (<em><span style="font-size:85%;">Big Men-Pro Body</span></em>) 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?<br /><em></em><br /><em>OJ Mayo is the future of the association & Head of the Class 2007.</em><br /><br /><span style="color:#666666;">Tale of the tape:</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;color:#ff6600;">(2005 Ohio Mr. Basketball)</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">6-foot-5, sophomore. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Averaged </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">28.9 points, </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">7.8 rebounds, </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">7.7 assists &</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">3.4 steals</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Becomes only second sophomore to win the award, behind... </span><span style="font-size:85%;">guess who </span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"><span style="font-size:85%;">LeBron James</span>.</span><br /><span style="color:#666666;"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></span><br /><span style="color:#666666;"><span style="font-size:85%;">The best of the rest....</span><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#6666cc;">3</span>) Greg Oden <span style="font-size:78%;">(7-0, 240, C) - Indianapolis, Indiana (Lawrence North HS)</span><br />4) Kevin Durant <span style="font-size:78%;">(6-9, 205, F) - Maryland (Montrose Christian)</span><br />5) Brandan Wright <span style="font-size:78%;">(6-9, 200, F) - Tennessee (Brentwood Academy)</span><br />6) Paul Harris <span style="font-size:78%;">(6-4, 215, G) - Niagara Falls, New York (Niagara Falls)</span><br />7) Thaddeus Young <span style="font-size:78%;">(6-8, 205, F) - Memphis, Tennessee (Mitchell Road)</span><br />8) Vernon Macklin <span style="font-size:78%;">(6-10, 190, F) - Portsmouth, Virginia (I.C. Norcom)</span><br />9) Tywon Lawson <span style="font-size:78%;">(6-0, 180, G) - Forestville, Maryland (Oak Hill Academy)<br /></span>10) Derrick Caracter <span style="font-size:78%;">(6-8, 275, F) - Elizabeth, New Jersey (St. Patrick's)</span><br />11) Spencer Hawes <span style="font-size:78%;">(6-10, 220, C) - Seattle, Washington (Seattle Prep) </span><br />12) Brook Lopez (<span style="font-size:78%;">6-10, 230, F) - Fresno, California (San Joaquin Memorial)<br /></span>13) Chase Budinger <span style="font-size:78%;">(6-7, 190, F) - Carlsbad, California (La Costa Canyon) </span><br />14) Wayne Ellington <span style="font-size:78%;">(6-4, 185, G) - Merion Station, Pennsylvania (Episcopal Academy)</span><br />15) Javaris Crittenton <span style="font-size:78%;">(6-4, 190, G) - Atlanta, Georgia (Southwest Atlanta Christian)</span><br />16) Darrell Arthur <span style="font-size:78%;">(6-9, 220, F) - Dallas, Texas (South Oak Cliff)</span><br />17) Damion James <span style="font-size:78%;">(6-8, 220, F) - Nacogdoches, Texas (Nacogdoches HS)<br /></span>18 Daequan Cook (<span style="font-size:78%;">6-4, 185, G) - Dayton, Ohio (Dunbar High School) </span><br />19) Earl Clark </span><span style="font-size:78%;">(6-8, 200, F) - Rahway, New Jersey (Rahway)</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#999999;">If you love ball like I do! Get to your local gym and see first hand the up and coming talent..<br /></span><em></em><br /><em>Which baller is the real deal? Who's got game! </em><br /><em>Let the Supreme know who got the goods!</em><br /><em>Post your comments!<br /></em><br />Holla back with your views & opinions on the future of ball!<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">Lipton Supreme</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;color:#ff6600;"></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;color:#ff6600;"></span>LiptonSupremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450776818083818352noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711242.post-1125157543210046082005-08-27T07:50:00.000-07:002005-08-27T13:03:17.413-07:00The NBA All-time greats in 3 point FG% - AIM, FIRE & SHOOT!!!<strong><span style="color:#ff6600;"><br />“ There is guys who take threes and there is guys who make threes. I want the guys who can make them” - Pat Riley<br /><br /></span><span style="color:#3333ff;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>Below is a list of the all- time greats in 3 point fg% in history! Efficiency is the key!<br /><br /></em>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. <span style="color:#ff6600;">Steve Kerr</span> was obviously nasty in the clutch with Bulls and Spurs. The late <em><span style="color:#ff6600;">Drazen Petrovic</span></em> was the first international modern shooter of his day. My all- time favorite is <span style="color:#ff6600;">Dell Curry</span>. 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. <span style="color:#ff6600;">Reggie</span> 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 <span style="color:#ff6600;">Craig Hodges</span> defending his title with a </span></span></span><span style="color:#3333ff;"><span style="font-size:85%;">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. </span></span><span style="color:#3333ff;"><span style="font-size:85%;">He is <span style="color:#cc0000;">not </span>in the top 30</span></span><span style="color:#3333ff;"><span style="font-size:85%;">. </span></span></strong><span style="color:#ff6600;"></strong><img src="http://members.aol.com/dwanegeorge/bird33.jpg" /></span><br /><strong><span style="font-size:85%;color:#3333ff;"><em></em></span></strong><br /><span style="color:#999999;"><strong><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>(Also take into account the more attempts would also reduce a player field-goal percentage.</em></span></strong> <strong><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>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.) </em></span></strong><br /></span><strong><em><span style="font-size:85%;color:#3333ff;"><span style="color:#999999;"><span style="color:#3333ff;">* </span>some of the most profilic shooters are on the bottom</span>*</span></em></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">All time Leaders in Three field goal percentage </span></strong><br /></span></strong><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;"><span style="font-size:78%;">(source: nba.com/history)</span></span></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>3FGM 3FGA 3FG Percentage</strong><br /><br />1. <a href="http://www.nba.com/playerfile/steve_kerr/index.html?nav=page">Steve Kerr</a><br />726 1,599 .454<br /><br />2. <a href="http://www.nba.com/playerfile/hubert_davis/index.html?nav=page">Hubert Davis</a><br />728 1,651 .441<br /><br />3. <a href="http://www.nba.com/history/players/petrovic_summary.html">Drazen Petrovic</a><br />255 583 .437<br /><br />4. <a href="http://www.nba.com/playerfile/tim_legler/index.html?nav=page">Tim Legler</a><br />260 603 .431<br /><br />5. <a href="http://www.nba.com/playerfile/bj_armstrong/index.html?nav=page">B.J. Armstrong</a><br />436 1,026 .425<br /><br />6. <a href="http://www.nba.com/playerfile/steve_nash/index.html?nav=page">Steve Nash</a><br />767 1,836 .418<br /><br />6. <a href="http://www.nba.com/playerfile/wesley_person/index.html?nav=page">Wesley Person</a><br />1,150 2,754 .418<br /><br />8. <a href="http://www.nba.com/playerfile/dana_barros/index.html?nav=page">Dana Barros</a><br />1,090 2,652 .411<br /><br />9. <a href="http://www.nba.com/playerfile/trent_tucker/index.html?nav=page">Trent Tucker</a><br />575 1,410 .408<br /><br />10. <a href="http://www.nba.com/playerfile/pat_garrity/index.html?nav=page">Pat Garrity</a><br />562 1,389 .405<br /><br />11. <a href="http://www.nba.com/playerfile/wally_szczerbiak/index.html?nav=page">Wally Szczerbiak</a><br />285 706 .404<br /><br />12. <a href="http://www.nba.com/playerfile/dale_ellis/index.html?nav=page">Dale Ellis</a><br />1,719 4,266 .403<br /><br />12. <a href="http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jeff_hornacek/index.html?nav=page">Jeff Hornacek</a><br />828 2,055 .403<br /><br />14. <a href="http://www.nba.com/playerfile/brent_barry/index.html?nav=page">Brent Barry</a><br />1,090 2,710 .402<br /><br />14. <a href="http://www.nba.com/playerfile/mark_price/index.html?nav=page">Mark Price</a><br />976 2,428 .402<br /><br />14. <a href="http://www.nba.com/playerfile/allan_houston/index.html?nav=page">Allan Houston</a><br />1,305 3,247 .402<br /><br />14. <a href="http://www.nba.com/playerfile/dell_curry/index.html?nav=page">Dell Curry</a><br />1,245 3,098 .402<br /><br />14. <a href="http://www.nba.com/playerfile/michael_dickerson/index.html?nav=page">Michael Dickerson</a><br />288 717 .402<br /><br />19. <a href="http://www.nba.com/playerfile/kyle_korver/index.html?nav=page">Kyle Korver</a><br />307 765 .401<br /><br />19. <a href="http://www.nba.com/playerfile/eric_piatkowski/index.html?nav=page">Eric Piatkowski</a><br />838 2,091 .401<br /><br />21. <a href="http://www.nba.com/playerfile/glen_rice/index.html?nav=page">Glen Rice</a><br />1,559 3,896 .400<br /><br />21. <a href="http://www.nba.com/playerfile/craig_hodges/index.html?nav=page">Craig Hodges</a><br />563 1,408 .400<br /><br />23. <a href="http://www.nba.com/playerfile/kenny_smith/index.html?nav=page">Kenny Smith</a><br />664 1,665 .399<br /><br />24. <a href="http://www.nba.com/playerfile/predrag_stojakovic/index.html?nav=page">Peja Stojakovic</a><br />999 2,508 .398<br /><br />25. <a href="http://www.nba.com/playerfile/ray_allen/index.html?nav=page">Ray Allen</a><br />1,486 3,743 .397<br /><br />25. <a href="http://www.nba.com/playerfile/dennis_scott/index.html?nav=page">Dennis Scott</a><br />1,214 3,060 .397<br /><br />27. <a href="http://www.nba.com/playerfile/fred_hoiberg/index.html?nav=page">Fred Hoiberg</a><br />373 941 .396<br /><br />28. <a href="http://www.nba.com/playerfile/reggie_miller/index.html?nav=page">Reggie Miller</a><br />2,560 6,486 .395<br /><br />29. <a href="http://www.nba.com/playerfile/hersey_hawkins/index.html?nav=page">Hersey Hawkins</a><br />1,226 3,108 .394<br /><br />29. <a href="http://www.nba.com/playerfile/mike_miller/index.html?nav=page">Mike Miller</a><br />593 1,505 .394<br /><br /></span></strong></strong>LiptonSupremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450776818083818352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711242.post-1124398778984733922005-08-18T13:59:00.000-07:002005-08-27T11:39:39.030-07:00Slow down! Slown down! Chemistry is Key- Miami HeatChemistry:<br /><br />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.<br /><img src="http://members.aol.com/dwanegeorge/shaqwade.jpg" /><br />Miami coasted to the Eastern Conference final with a solid 1-2 punch in <span style="color:#cc0000;"><em>Shaq and <span style="color:#ffff00;">Wade</span></em></span><span style="color:#ffff00;">.</span> 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 <span style="color:#ff6600;">James Posey</span>. 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.<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">Cohesiveness is the key in Basketball</span>.<br /><br />Everyone has to know their roles completely. Everyone can pretty much score in the association but can they defend consistently.<br /><br />Indiana, Detroit and San Antonio defend with passion.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />"Chemistry"<br /><br />According to Merriam Webster Dictionary.<br /><br />1 : a science that deals with the composition, structure, and properties of substances and with the <span style="color:#ff6600;">transformations that they undergo</span><br /><br />2 a : the composition and <a href="http://www.webster.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=chemical">chemical</a> properties of a substance <the>b : <a href="http://www.webster.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=chemical">chemical</a> processes and phenomena (as of an organism)<br /><blood><br />3 :<span style="color:#ff6600;"> a strong mutual attraction, attachment, or sympathy</span><br /><br />Miami must obtain chemistry before they are crowned <span style="color:#ff6600;">champions</span>LiptonSupremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450776818083818352noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711242.post-1124290335569786582005-08-17T07:36:00.000-07:002005-08-17T11:43:44.256-07:00Gomelsky- USSR Legend passed away 77yrs old...I have to give props to <span style="color:#ff6600;">Mr. Alexander Gomelsky</span> a legend of basketball in Russia. He was known for his greatness in tactics and psychology. He passed away Tuesday 77 yrs old.<br /><br />Alexander Gomelsky (Bio Below):<br /><br />Gomelsky, born on Jan. 18, 1928, in the Russian naval town of Kronstadt<br />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 <span style="color:#ff6600;">father of Soviet basketball</span> and "<span style="color:#ff6600;">Alexander the Great,"</span> Gomelsky was elected to the <span style="color:#ff6600;">Basketball Hall of Fame</span> in 1995. He served three stints as the national team coach, from 1958-60, 1962-70 and 1976-88.<br /><br /><br /><br />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 <span style="color:#ff6600;">15</span> league titles.<br /><br />Gomelsky, who more recently served as president of CSKA Moscow.<br /><br />He also had stints in Spain, France and the United States.<br /><br />The utmost respect to the basketball legend and his family. One of the masters of the game.<br /><br />Holla back<br />LiptonSupremeLiptonSupremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450776818083818352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711242.post-1123015973505243292005-08-02T13:37:00.000-07:002005-08-19T06:13:22.736-07:00Mid-Summer Player Rankings.Basketball Supreme - Mid-Summer Player rankings.<br /><br />Top Guards<br /><br />1. <span style="color:#ff6600;">Kobe Bryant</span>- <span style="font-size:85%;">Still the cream of the crop. Starts his Workouts every morning @ 6AM</span>.<br />2.<span style="color:#ff6600;">Lebron James</span>- <span style="font-size:85%;">The Jerry West logo on every jersey might have to change to him</span>.<br />3.<span style="color:#ff6600;">Tracey McGrady</span>- <span style="font-size:85%;">Physically can do anything he wants. 1st round jinks needs to break</span>.<br />4.<span style="color:#ff6600;">Allen Iverson</span>- <span style="font-size:85%;">Scoring machine who improved his assist; can he co-exist with Webber?</span><br />5. <span style="color:#ff6600;">Dwayne Wade</span>- Flash the new Kobe.<span style="font-size:85%;"> Wade is a force to reckon with. Pretty complete</span>.<br />5. <span style="color:#ff6600;">Baron Davis</span>-<span style="font-size:85%;">Injury prone but when healthy this man can ball with anyone</span>.<br /><br />Top Forwards<br /><br />1.<span style="color:#c0c0c0;">Tim Duncan</span>- <span style="font-size:85%;">The best player in the association. (PERIOD</span>)<br />2.<span style="color:#c0c0c0;">Kevin Garnett</span>- <span style="font-size:85%;">Any man who cries on national TV about losing! = PASSION</span><br />3.<span style="color:#c0c0c0;">Amare Stoudemire</span>- <span style="font-size:85%;">MANCHILD? If he gets a jay. The league is dead</span><br />4.<span style="color:#c0c0c0;">Jermaine O’Neal</span>- <span style="font-size:85%;">He is tough as nails. A treat to watch. Looking for glory</span>.<br />5<span style="color:#c0c0c0;">. AK47</span>- <span style="font-size:85%;">Kilrenko is the true international product.</span> <span style="font-size:85%;">the rest are pretenders accept Dirk.<br /></span><br /><br />Top Centers<br /><br />1.<span style="color:#3333ff;">Shaq</span>- <span style="font-size:85%;">The Big Daddy. Not in his prime, but 1 game away from the finals. Unstoppable</span><br />2.<span style="color:#3333ff;">Brad Miller</span>- <span style="font-size:85%;">One of the most efficient players in the league. (Underrated)</span><br />3. <span style="color:#3333ff;">YAO- </span><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000000;">Very good at setting picks but must stay focus and healthy (Overrated in big games)</span><br />4.<span style="color:#3333ff;">Jamal Magloire</span>- <span style="font-size:85%;">The Big Kat needs to live up to All- Star expectations consistently.</span><br />5.<span style="color:#3333ff;">Sammy Dalembert</span>- <span style="font-size:85%;">This man is about to erupt if Cheeks uses him right.</span>LiptonSupremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450776818083818352noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711242.post-1122472490842505362005-07-27T06:31:00.000-07:002005-07-27T07:20:17.333-07:00Larry Brown is starting a Garden Party<span style="font-size:85%;">Larry Brown is reported to become the head coach of the New York Knick. A contract has been offered to follow in his idol footstep. Larry Brown loves Red Holzman. He will fullfill his dream of becoming the coach of the New York Knicks. A childhood dream for the legendary coach. It is speculated that Herb Williams will be his top assistant. Most likely he will try to bring across some of his braintrust from his previous stop. Larry Brown is know for his work with guards and his ablity to coach the fundementals of the game. As a decent point guard himself under MaGuire and the Dean. He will have his hands full with his shoot first low field- goal percentage guards that love to shoot the rock. The tools and students at his disposal this time around will be as follows:</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#ff9900;">Stephon Marbury</span>- Point- <span style="font-size:78%;">ready to bring glory back to New York</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#ff9900;">Jamal Crawford</span>- Shooting Guard- <span style="font-size:78%;">Shoot first very inconsistent but is passionate</span>.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#ff9900;">Quentin Richardson, Tim Thomas-</span> <span style="font-size:78%;">Small -Richardson took plenty of 3- goal attempt last year.</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#ff9900;">Mike Sweetney</span>- Power- <span style="font-size:78%;">Strong, plenty of upside but slow</span> <span style="font-size:78%;">needs starter minutes</span></span> <span style="font-size:78%;">to fully develop<br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#ff9900;">Jerome James</span>- Center - <span style="font-size:78%;">Was he just</span> <span style="font-size:78%;">playing for money this year?</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">With Trevor Azria (solid) and the new kid Channing Fyre to mold coming off the bench potential.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Will Larry be able to handle the New York Press and ultimately will his health hold up? Brown and Spike will be chilling trying to bring back the party and glory to the big <span style="color:#ff0000;">apple.</span></span>LiptonSupremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450776818083818352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711242.post-1121821288871561232005-07-19T17:45:00.000-07:002005-07-20T05:59:26.250-07:00THE FREE AGENT CAROUSEL BEGINS......Free Agency Report<br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">The modern day carousel started at the beginning of the month. July 1,2005 signified the wheeling and dealing could begin amongst execs in the association. The big catch for this year is and was Ray Allen, Michael Redd, Joe Johnson, Larry Hughes, Antonie Walker, Shareef Abdur-Rahim, Sammy Dalembert, Antonio Daniels, Stromile Swift, Donyell Marshall, Kwame Brown, Earl Watson, Latrell Sprewell Marko Jaric, Earl Watson, Latrell Sprewell Tyson Chandler ®, Eddy Curry ® and Vladimir Radmanovic (R) leads the list of the top free agents.<br />R notes - restricted free agents.</span><br /><br />Let's start with Jesus Shuttleworth<br /><br /><img src="http://members.aol.com/dwanegeorge/rayallen.jpg" /><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">Ray Allen</span> - <span style="font-size:85%;">signed back with Seattle. The silkly smooth two guard, torn up the 05 playoffs. This year he destroyed the Kings. To be honest, I was little disappointed to see sign back with Seattle. Lon Babby had been negotiation with the Sonics for nearly a year on and off. I felt that Baby Ray should have looked elsewhere to reach his goal. In Seattle, Rashard Lewis and there assortment of youthful centers are not going to make it to the promise land. They better keep McMillian.<br /></span><img src="http://members.aol.com/dwanegeorge/michaelredd.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">Michael Redd</span>- <span style="font-size:85%;">Nasty off the screens nice release point and a solid scorer, very one-dimensional. They will improve with the addition of B. Simmons, Bogut and hopefully let’s pray TJ FORD has a good return. He is a hardworking kid. But in terms of Redd. Lebron & Redd would have been sweet for the CAVS' faithful.<br /></span><br /><img src="http://members.aol.com/dwanegeorge/larryhughes.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">Larry Hughes</span>- <span style="font-size:85%;">Uncle Larry loves to patron the legendary 1223 club in DC. While he loves to party. His game has definitely evolved into a multi-stat player. One of the league leaders in steals behind Kilirenko this man definitely put the wizards on the map. Uncle Larry has terrible handles but moves well without the ball to create his own shot. Long arms. Nice middle game. He will be a strong addition with Lebron. Wizards treated him poorly in negotiations. I truly believe if Abe did not have Bypass surgery he would have been treated better. Antonio Daniels signing will only make Hughes better and cover up his deficiency, which are minimal.<br /></span><br /><img src="http://members.aol.com/dwanegeorge/joejohnson.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">Joe Johnson</span>- <span style="font-size:85%;">is simply theTRUTH. I love his game very versatile guard. Some scouts in the Western Conference say Joey Crack can play 4 positions. I think he can play three. I know the Celtics wish they did not give up this guy a couple of years ago. He just wants to ball period. Stack could not even keep out of the playoffs. Suns will keep him. They should not have signed Raja Bell first. Joey Crack is the intrigual piece to their offence. Phoenix losing Joe Johnson would be comparable when the Bronx and Fat Joe lost Big Pun.<br /></span><br /><br /><img src="http://members.aol.com/dwanegeorge/stromileswift.jpg" /><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">Stromile Swift</span>- <span style="font-size:85%;">Wow this guy could become the GEM of this free agent period. Swift is a solid big man coming from LSU. Quite frankly, he has not played up to his potential since LSU days. But I cannot put my finger on it. But there is something about this guy. He could develop into a solid player or be another athletic bust. Personally, I think he could thrive in a nice environment. Instead of Crowning YAO. He now might be slayed to protect the Chinese Emperor of the playground. T-Mac wants Swift bad and vows to turn him into an All-Star. Stay tuned and we will soon find out!</span><br /><br />LiptonSupreme<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Please leave comments & feedback below!!</span>LiptonSupremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450776818083818352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711242.post-1118950621767873302005-06-16T12:28:00.000-07:002005-06-16T12:37:01.773-07:00The Zen Master is back... The TRIANGLE OFFENSEIn honour of Phil Jackson and his return to the league.<br /><br />Let's take a brief look at one of his and Mr. Tex Winters' theory & principles...<br /><br />Offensive Basketball Play #1: TRIANGLE PRINCIPLES<br /><br /><br />In the triangle offense 4 and 5 are the only players to play the post position. 1,2 and 3 are interchangeable at the various perimeter positions (point guard, strong-side wing, weak-side wing and corner position).<br />The shape of a triangle is formed on the ball side by the post player, the wing player and the corner man. The triangle can be formed on either the right or left side; it can be initiated by either a pass from the point guard to one of the wing men or by the point guard dribbling over to one of the wing positions.<br />Whichever player ends up with the ball in the strong-side wing position becomes the "trigger man" - what he does with the ball determines the offensive movement.<br />The offense begins with 4 and 5 located at the elbows and the two wing players on the lower blocks, as shown. When the point guard reaches the bottom of the mid-circle, 4 and 5 then downpick for 2 and 3 to get them open in the wing areas for a pass from 1,<br /><br />Another way to begin the triangle is to have 1 dribble to either wing position with the wing player then v-cutting down to the corner position and the strong-side post player moving to the high-post elbow position, as shown here.<br /><br />Either of these two ways to begin the offense will result in the triangle being set up. In this example, where 1 has passed to 3 on the wing then cut through to the corner, the triangle is set on the right side with 3 on the wing as the trigger man, 1 in the corner and 5 in the ball-side high post area.<br />2 moves up to the point area for defensive protection and 4 moves out to the weak side wing area.LiptonSupremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450776818083818352noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711242.post-1118432743493755852005-06-10T12:44:00.000-07:002005-06-13T06:27:39.063-07:00Spurs vs PistonsThe Spurs the constant team machine versus the pride of Motown Detroit Pistons. The two organizations are very similar in style and poise. They both play defense and they are well coached. The top brass is outstanding, Dumars is nasty and his counterparts RC Buford equally so. Who is going to win? Everyone in basketball land is yelling for a Game 7. Both teams are evenly matched, they both enjoy depth. To think Larry Brown has caused so much commotion with his uncertainty next year. Look over the last few years, I have finally realized that coaches have egos too. Look at Phil Jackson and Larry Brown constantly in the media. They say to mind your business and butt out but they love the hype and gossip too. Pop is a constant professional mirror of his star Duncan. His mentor is Coach Brown but he carries himself differently with a stern iron fist. Pop is focused on his squad and nothing else. He reminds me of Larry Brown last year. This should be a battle of the ages. The first time in 35 years that the number one and two teams in the league in defense will match their wit against each other. Personally, I do not care who wins. I just cannot wait to watch the execution and desire from both foes. Anyone who loves ball will love this series. The league deep down is vex that they did not get the Shaq vs Duncan marketing hype multi-million dollar machine. They would have hyped the matchup as the best big men of our ages. Now, its just simply straight execution and defensive. How do you sell that to the masses? To be honest this series is going to be quite refreshing regardless of outcome.<br /><br />LiptonSupremeLiptonSupremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450776818083818352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711242.post-1116038036505838722005-05-13T19:33:00.000-07:002005-05-13T21:05:04.603-07:00T-Mac was spectacular but failed again....<img src="http://members.aol.com/dwanegeorge/tracy.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Shawn Bradley needs to retire! T-Mac did it again! I respect his game. But they loss the series again!<br />KARMA.... Toronto & Orlando. It will be not easy for Tracy ; Until YAO plays like a MAN! plus McGrady cannot make comments like "that even though he lost, he was glad to be a part of a game like that "<br />(post- conference game #4). Up 2-0 going home to Houston. He will understand MAY & JUNE is for the mentally tested!!<br />He must remain hungary & starving. T-Mac will need to outwit his first round demons.</span>LiptonSupremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450776818083818352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711242.post-1115406661101162432005-05-06T12:09:00.000-07:002005-05-13T19:05:23.860-07:00NASH is MVP!!<img src="http://members.aol.com/dwanegeorge/nash.jpg" /><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">"Nasty at point like NASH"- B.Seigal</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span>LiptonSupremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450776818083818352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711242.post-1115402427847619182005-05-06T10:05:00.000-07:002005-05-06T14:35:02.256-07:00PLAYOFFS TIMES AGAIN<span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#ff9900;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Playoffs Times Again!</span><br /></span>Approximately, two weeks of the NBA playoffs have embarked the Sport landscape. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Some of the games have been thrillers!</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">I am going to start with the <span style="color:#000099;">Det</span><span style="color:#ff0000;">roit</span> Philly overtime Game 4. The execution from<span style="color:#000099;"> Larry </span><span style="color:#ff0000;">Brown</span> and company was impetuous, as Mike Tyson would say. <span style="color:#ff0000;">Chauncey</span> &<span style="color:#000099;"> Rip</span> in the regulation and Rasheed in overtime delivered in the clutch. <span style="color:#999999;">AI </span>is the most respected baller, I have seen in quite some time. Iverson has the biggest heart in the league. <span style="color:#666666;">Webber</span> at times looked sluggish and out of shape. He still delivered with his immense talent and B-ball IQ. Watch out next year for Samuel Dalembert and Igoudala. The offense and defensive execution from the Pistons thus far has been excellent. They are very intent in defending their crowns. They walk around with those championship belts around their waist with so much pride. I smell a repeat!!<br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#ff0000;">D-Wade</span> and <span style="color:#ff0000;">Shaq </span>disposed of New Jersey like a stale dirty dishrag. D-Wade became the six player in history to have 25 points, 7 boards, 7 assist and 50% shooting in a playoff series. Wade is starting to lay the foundation of his young legacy. He is amongst hardwood legends already chilling with the likes of Bird, Jordan, Magic, Chamberlain and Jabbar. This is great company. The question remains, Is Shaq healthy enough as the competition increases? I totally agree that the six days of rest will help the Diesel. WILL JASON KIDD STAY OR GO? Nenad Kristic showed flashes of being a solid pro in the future. The hype in Soprano land, is recent rumblings that they are trying to put a package together to wrench Garnett from Minnesota.<br /><br />The most compelling match up thus far has been the battle of TEXAS. Van (100K fine) Gundy vs Mark (Sitting right beside Avery on the bench) Cuban. <span style="color:#ff0000;">Houston</span> vs.<span style="color:#000099;"> Dallas</span>. Game 7 will be on Saturday. McGrady was devastating in the first two games in Dallas. But, <span style="color:#3333ff;">Jason Terry</span> and the <span style="color:#3333ff;">Dirk Diggler</span> came back with avenges in Game 3 and 4.<br />Game 5 was a coaching masterpiece between<span style="color:#ff0000;"> Van Gundy</span> and <span style="color:#3333ff;">Avery Johnson</span>. With Avery coming out on top with a nice thriller. Stackhouse stepped up!! In Game 6, <span style="color:#ff0000;">MUTUMBO </span>(OLD SCHOOL) proved that you don’t make them like they use too!! While <span style="color:#ff0000;">YAO </span>was frustrated, <span style="color:#ff0000;">MUTUMBO</span> smoothly stepped into the series to clamp down nearly 12 possessions down the stretch creating balance. He rebounded, blocked shots and WAVED his legendary “DO NOT COME IN HERE “ finger to send the series to the limit!<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#33cc00;">BOSTON</span> vs. <span style="color:#ffff66;">INDIANA</span>! <span style="color:#ffff00;">BIRD</span> vs. <span style="color:#009900;">AINGE;</span> J’O Neal vs Paul Pierce. Two very proud organizations battle to maintain their pride and respect. Let me start off by saying I am fully impressed with Indiana's character and patchwork job all season. They have gone through supsensions and injuries and are still in the pack. I picked them to win this series.<br />Paul Pierce (P-Squared) and company will not go down without a fight. Game 6 was full of drama. Did you see Paul Pierce plead for his life in the post game press conference? Pierce had a bandage around his head! Pierce is a seasoned veteran, for him to dash Tinsley (flop) to the ground. He was so lucky <span style="color:#33cc00;">Walker and Jefferson</span> balled him out in the overtime! Reggie took some unquestionable shots in the OT. I truly believe he is not done with his career yet. My colleagues told me that Doc Rivers has withstood the coaching techniques of Carslie and company. This has been a great series for the ages. The last note, the joke of the series </span><span style="font-size:85%;">K-Perkins you had to feel for him at the end of the game. He was so nervous at the free–thrown line. It was hilarious! </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />RAY ALLEN IS NASTY. The 45 Point assault on BIBBY and Cupcake city (PEJA) was real smooth. He got game! WILL THE REAL JEROME JAMES please STAND UP! His numbers have been gross in the post season. Is he looking for that off-season cash?<br /><br />GONE FISHING is <span style="color:#3333ff;">MEMPHIS</span> and <span style="color:#ffff00;">DENVER</span>!! BONZI WELLS has ruined his rep again. Carmelo will have to adjust. In DC, Gil Arenas is a MAN and KWAME BROWN is a child!! I am sorry to take sides, I have not heard or read KWAME Brown’s statement. But, as a Wizards season ticket holder this year. I feel and I reserve the right to tell the Basketball Supreme nation that KWAME sucks and is not a PRO. Jordan made a terrible mistake with that pick!</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"> I am very sorry to admit that I thought Kwame would succeed!.<br /><br />GET the popcorn and drinks out because this weekend and week is going to be Basketball heaven for many !<br /><br />Peace<br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">Lipton Supreme</span></span><br /><br /><br /></span>LiptonSupremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450776818083818352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711242.post-1101247712932073312004-11-23T13:29:00.000-08:002004-11-23T14:14:47.253-08:00John Stockton : David amongst Goliaths<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong>John Stockton</strong> </span>
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<br /><em>6 foot 1 and 175 pounds and a <span style="color:#ff0000;">heart </span>that ways a ton! </em>
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<br /><em>Nov 22, 2004 the Utah Jazz retired the #12</em>
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<br /><em>Career Stats:</em>
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<br /><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">Games played: 1504, FG% .515, 3PFG%.384, FT% .826, Total Rebs 4051, RPG 2.7 Total Asts 15,806, APG 10.5, Total Stls 3265, Blks 315, Total Pts 19711, PPG 13.1.</span></strong>
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<br />They way this guy left the game was on his terms. He looked at a reporter with his eyes full of tears 2 years ago said " This is it".
<br />Stockton got no big send off that the league enjoys doing for the all-time greats. He did not get a car or piece of the parquay floor. He probably would not want all that hoopla anyways. He kinda reminds me of Barry Sanders just chill. Contemptment comes from within.
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<br />Stockton just walked away from the game he loved as one of the best to play his position.
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<br />Stockton was the master of the DISH. While others mastered various all around traits, Stockton kept it simple and became a genius of the true component of the game the 'PASS". His passes were to your chest plain and simple. Like Naismith would want. I can truly say in all my days watching ball, I never seen Stockton make a bad pass in any situation. His passes were never flashy or behind the back. They were just fundamental sound with precision and vision. He always put his teammates in the best position to succeed.
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<br />Annoucers for years just yelled <span style="color:#ff6600;">Stockton </span>to Malone like it was a hallmark greeting card!
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<br />His vision was impechous, his pride never wavered. I respect the #12 like no other. I remember many sunday afternoons, I would root against him because he was so simple and plain.
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<br />He was competitor a good baller, warrior and a honest teammate who never got tilted by the
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<br />Let's bow our heads and give a moment of silence to the small, no baggy shorts wearing kid from
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<br />LiptonSupreme
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<br />Click out the link below to view the Utah Jazz s tribute to John Stockton. Peace
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<br />LiptonSupremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450776818083818352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711242.post-1100296014746345472004-11-12T13:11:00.000-08:002004-11-12T14:12:20.073-08:00Basketball Supreme: 10 Day NBA Overview-Nov 2-12, 2004.Yes, the past 10 days in the association has been interesting . Basketball is back!
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<br />Kats are glued to the TV, fantasy websites, boxscores and updating their mobile palm devices.
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<br />"Some thing have changed and some things have not"! Like Mos Def would say
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<br />In the first 2 weeks we know this
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<br /><strong>Dirk</strong> is still a <span style="color:#ff6600;">monster</span>
<br /><strong>Grant Hill and Zo</strong> exemplies <span style="color:#ff6600;">courage and strength.</span>
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<br />Like Dickie V said <strong>Artest and Sprewell</strong> are on <span style="color:#ff6600;">crack</span>. I am not going to waste blog space on Artest more than this but did you see how they got blown out! the same night he trying to turn himself into Puffy. Artest is a fool. But remember Sprewell cannot feed his kids. Stay tuned!!
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<br /><strong>KG</strong> IS A FANTASY LEGEND ! 24.8 PPG 15.40 RPG 7.0 Assist
<br />A double double in every game played! 5 games. Second in the association in field goals made. Seventh in scoring and tenth in the assists. UNSTOPPABLE!
<br />KG IS strickly a <span style="color:#ff6600;">BADBOY!! and a GUN MAN</span>. He had been annoited the Chairmen of the
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<br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"><span style="color:#ffff66;"><strong>KILL</strong> </span><strong><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#ffff66;">BILL</span> </span><span style="color:#ffff00;">TEAM</span> <span style="color:#ffff66;">05</span></strong></span>
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<br /><strong>Shaq </strong>looks a little sluggish. Loss the weight but not in basketball shape yet! Looked good in Dallas game although Dirk showned all the Thursday TNT crowd that he is the GERMAN Assassin.
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<br /><strong>Dwayne Wade</strong> responded to Arenas allegations of being soft with a
<br />37 Points 12 Dimes 8 Boards on <span style="color:#ff6600;">68% shooting</span>! I saw this game in person
<br />D-WADE is the truth! cannot be stopped when he is ready!
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<br />In Toronto, The Street are asking for <strong>Sam Mitchell</strong> jersey! Solid contributions from the bench, Rafer, and finally a mobile BIG Men in Loren Woods. <span style="color:#ff6600;">Respect everytime</span>.
<br />My boy Veterans caught this qoute by Mitchell after the UTAH game.
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<br /><strong>Sam Mitchell:</strong> (in response to benching <strong>Jalen Rose</strong> and <strong>Vinsanity in the 4th quarter</strong>)
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<br />"I DON'T SEE NAMES ON THE BACK OF THE JERSEYS, ALL I SEE IS THE TORONTO <span style="color:#ff6600;">RAPTORS</span> ON THE FRONT."
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<br />Did you see the<strong> Lebron's</strong> dunk on Stevie Hunter? Lebron has turned into the long lost member of the WU-Tang Clan. RZA was hiding him in the 36 chambers & just unleashed him in the 2K
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<br />Lebron also brought his team back from 19 Points with Z-ILLY with good health and dropping the trey from deep! Z looked like the <span style="color:#ff6600;">Dream</span> for a minute! Clutch
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<br />Did you see<strong> Mr.Prince's</strong> DUNK in the Detroit/Philly game along the baseline?. DETROIT looked ganster with the heavyweight championship belt around their waist while receiving their bling bling rings.
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<br />Did you peep that the Pistons owner William M Davidson gave Corliss Williamson his ring to a standing O . Respect everytime on the gesture! Pistons have alot of <span style="color:#ff6600;">pride....</span>
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<br />Did you see the Stevie Franchise Dunk in DC?
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<br /><strong>Zach Randolph</strong> let off on Toronto. Shareef claims he is happy in Portland? What
<br />Not if Aaron Goodwin had is way?
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<br />The Knicks coaches are feuding like Jay Z and R Kelly on Tour!
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<br />Mike Miller or Bonzi Wells: Jerry West & Hubie have different views
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<br />SOS: It is confirmed <strong>Johnny Davis</strong> cannot coach! I would look good if I had the Franchise.
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<br /><strong>Dwight Howard</strong> is a monster. The next <span style="color:#ff6600;">prodigy</span>! To intelligent too soon! Footwork is solid lacks Defense positionally but that will come real soon. Howard is in a great situation with strong mentorship!
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<br /><strong>Luke Ridnour</strong> looks good according to my boy Guerilla Pimp (<a href="http://www.noirmovments.com">www.noirmovments.com</a>) Plug
<br />Luke does not play well on the road. But he is<span style="color:#ff6600;"> quick</span> and can set up the O for a sub par team.
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<br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">HOT </span>
<br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">Amare Stoudemire</span>
<br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">Chauncey Billups </span>
<br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">Bobby Simmons</span>
<br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">Dwyane Wade</span>
<br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">Maurice Williams</span>
<br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">Keith McLeod
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<br /><span style="color:#3333ff;">COLD</span>
<br /><span style="color:#3333ff;">Vince Carter</span> but playing smart.
<br /><span style="color:#3333ff;">Yao Ming (Overrated)</span>
<br /><span style="color:#3333ff;">Mike Bibby</span>
<br /><span style="color:#3333ff;">Adonal Foyle is a Bust! PE said Don't Believe the Hype!</span>
<br /><span style="color:#3333ff;">Peja</span>
<br /><span style="color:#3333ff;">Jerry Stackhouse</span>
<br /><span style="color:#3333ff;">Carmelo till last night</span>
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<br />Lipton Supreme mantaining like De La Soul! Peace...
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<br />LiptonSupremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450776818083818352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711242.post-1097716931286592212004-10-13T17:59:00.000-07:002004-10-14T06:18:48.156-07:002004-05 NBA Team Questions Eastern Conference <strong>Toronto:</strong> Vince Carter half Man-Half Cry Baby? Put up or Shut up! Sam Mitchell can he coach? Can they win west coast trips ?
<br /><em><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">New Jersey</span>:</strong></em> Is Kidd gone and where? Is Richard Jefferson the truth?
<br /><strong>Philly:</strong> AI at Point? Is Dalmebert for real? Big Dog has he loss is his bark? Willie Green?
<br /><strong>Boston: Jiri Welsh breakout? Can Doc Rivers keep them together and play D?</strong>
<br /><em><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Atlanta: </strong>No more baby harrington? Suprise team of the East? Will Toine get his respect?</span></em>
<br /><strong>Washington: Kwame Brown is he ready? Can Jamieson and Arenas coexist?</strong>
<br /><strong><em><span style="color:#ff6600;">Chicago</span>: Is Ben Gordan tha Man? Will Scott Skiles give in to the youngsters? </em></strong>
<br /><strong>Cleveland: Drew Goodman can he replace Boozer. Is Siles ready to coach some X's and O's</strong>
<br /><strong><em><span style="color:#ff6600;">Detroit: CAN THEY REPEAT? Their Depth has changed? Is LARRY BROWN burned out?</span></em></strong>
<br /><strong>Indiana: Can Artest keep cool? Bender ready? Can Reggie have one last HOORAY?</strong>
<br /><strong><em><span style="color:#ff6600;">Miami: CAN SHAQ tolerate losing? Role Players ready for big time? Is should D-Wade continue to grow or chill?</span></em></strong>
<br /><strong>Milwaukee: Desmond Mason Breakout? Is Michael Redd going to stay next year? TJ FORD?</strong>
<br /><strong><em><span style="color:#ff6600;">New York: Starbury, Crawford, Houston, Tim Thomas, Chemistry? Can Lenny coach in the modern day?</span></em></strong>
<br /><strong>Orlando: Franchise, Howard, Hill and Co.. Upset team of the East? Coaching the Key......</strong>
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