By JL on Jan 1, 2010 in Washington Wizards | Comment Now
Gilbert Arenas, seen below shooting his pistol during pre-game warm-ups, has become the NRA’s newest spokesman.
Gilbert Arenas is the NRA's newest spokesman
Original image © Keith Allison.
Arenas and the NRA have yet to make a formal announcement. Read the rest
By JL on Nov 16, 2009 in Charlotte Bobcats, Golden State Warriors | 2 Comments
Warriors Stephen Jackson and Acie Law have been sent to the Charlotte Bobcats today in exchange for Vlad Radmonivic and Raja Bell. You can read a good recap of the trade and some analysis on Hoopsworld, but there are a few points that are missing: Read the rest
By JL on Nov 5, 2009 in Golden State Warriors, New Orleans Hornets | Comment Now
Byron Scott hates playing youngsters, and he’s in desperate trouble. If this team of his doesn’t start winning soon, he’ll be working the playoffs from a desk at ESPN.
Stephen Jackson would rather be anywhere but Golden State, and his play is showing it. Whatever trade value he had before, it’s lower now.
Seems to me that a deal could be made that would benefit both teams. Stephen Jackson ($7.65 million this year) for Wright and Posey ($8.03 million).
Here’s what I like about this deal: Read the rest
By JL on Oct 30, 2009 in Denver Nuggets, Featured, Portland Trail Blazers | Comment Now
If you’re looking for a full recap of the game, both Bust a Bucket and The Nugg Doctor have done a nice job of breaking down last night’s game from each fan perspective.
Here are some thoughts I have about the game that I haven’t seen mentioned:
1. McMillan needs to resolve the PG question. I believe McMillan yanked Andre Miller at about the 6 min mark in the 4th quarter last night. Blake wasn’t playing nearly as well as Miller last night, and when Dre sat down the look on his face said it all. McMillan recognized his mistake at about 3 mins, but by then Blake had thrown a nasty turn-over. I recognize that it’s early, but I see this being a source of concern in Portland.
Miller is the better player, and the fact that McMillan isn’t starting him could upset team chemistry. Or it might not. As I said, it’s a concern in my mind.
2. Denver needs Read the rest
By JL on Oct 15, 2009 in Featured, No Blood No Foul | Comment Now
If you haven’t already seen it, check out my 2009-2010 NBA Season Predictions for the Eastern Conference.
First, some assumptions:
- That all the important players stay mostly healthy.
- That there aren’t any major trades. Obviously this will change, but when it does the rankings will be updated (if I have time).
- That some lame-o (who isn’t bold enough to publish their own predictions before the season begins) will criticize me when the season ends. Lame.
In order of how they’ll finish…
1) L.A. Lakers
Possibilities: Another trophy.
Problems: Point guards. On both sides of the ball. Quick guards like Brooks and Paul can carve them up. Fisher is getting old. Farmar isn’t the guy. (Good thing Kobe is more than capable of playing point guard.)
Prognosis: They are the best in the league. Bynum’s inevitable improvement will counter the inevitable decline of Derek Fisher, and anyone who thinks Artest can hurt this team is flat-out crazy. They are the team to beat. Read the rest
