Friday, October 9, 2009

NBA Preview By Commitee Part 2

JC,

I see your point on Kevin. Not at all sure that the youngster's scoring touch, precocious and prodigious as it is, makes the Thunder any better. The thing is...I don't care. OKC could have 30 wins, 13 wins, or 3 wins next season, and it really wouldn't excite me. What would excite me? If I get to tune in several times a week all season long and watch Durant do his New-And-Improved-George-Gervin routine for 44 minutes a game. That would excite me.

And I stand by my prediction.

As for the Big Aristotle in Cleveland, I'm not entirely sure what to expect. On the whole, I think the acquisition will be viewed as at least a partial disappointment, since I don't think it solved any of Cleveland's mortal flaws. But I don't really buy the theory that Shaq's personality is going to ruin the whole thing. I get that he's used to the spotlight and has clashed what with a lot of sidekicks in the past, but do you really think he's the kind of ego maniac that would blow up a chance to bring Lebron his first title? I don't see it.

I'd be a little more worried about the chemistry involved in a different off-season addition.

I speak of Los Angeles. And Mister Ron Ron.

This summer he released a "rap" tribute to the deceased Michael Jackson. It does not contain many rhymes per se. It does contain reference to crying, carrying firearms, and meeting Mr. Jackson in heaven "next year".

Uh huh. Any thoughts on the new Laker?

Concerned About My Man,
John

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