2013 Trades That Could/Should Happen

        As we end the trade deadline, the ideas of what could have been start to fissile. We accept the teams as they are now and get ready for the playoff push that will soon commence.

However, there still are possibilities that stroll through these players minds even today, despite generic claim that all players say at press conferences that they just care about each game and getting a championship.
But let's land in reality here. They still think about things that could be; they still lay down every night and have time to ponder; they're not robots. So let's do what happens psychologically anyways... let's think about the future.

Okay, so Superman has had enough hubbub lately with trade talks, so I'm going to get this idea out early. As well, it is a good starting picture for a reader to see first, since it is nothing unexpected, based off the title, and therefore doesn't disrupt reading my first little intro.(Science)
Nonetheless, here's how I see Dwight. I see him as a powerhouse center who seems to never really be in the fear of teams that will grab the title. There comes a point in every players career where a championship ring being part of their legacy is seen as a necessity, no matter the costs. Especially with someone that has the caliber of a Magic center.

Where's the most reasonable way to birth this necessity for Mr. Howard? I'd say no other than the Philidelphia 76ers.

The 76ers are a team right now that frankly, unless they pull off a Lehigh or Norfolk State, (Relevant Topic - 20 blogging points) don't have the stability behind them to win a championship. Andre Iguodala, has the capability of being a star, but it shows more and more in this league, that a power center that can at least be a threat psychologically, is what makes a complete team. 
I see Iguodala having just enough sustaining power to make a Dwight Howard combo seem threatening in a different way. Call me too philosophical, but if a combo like Kobe and Dwight happened, it would cause too much of a underdog concept every game, making the other team play with a "get the bad guy," mindset. Therefore making that team play with higher adrenaline.

I say, catch them off guard, yet still make a powerful team, go with the Sixers.

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I spoke about it in my "Talk Edition," and I'll say it again. Though it kind of goes without saying, I think we can officially put our knives diagonally on our plates with the "Three Musketeers." I'm not just saying they aren't as good, I'm saying they should do something about it. The Celtics got their championship with this, now they need to restructure. Keep Rondo. Keep Rondo. Keep Rondo. Sorry I didn't mention that earlier. But yes, base this team around the consistently best player anymore for the team, just get something out of your "stars" now. I'd say the Bobcats should find a way to bag Garnett, get some attention on the organization, beyond MJ's authority, that they can use to pull in other players to work around. Once a fan base grows for any reason, then a lot of things fall into place. I think we saw it happen with OKC. Granted Kevin Durant is one the best players in the league right now, but it still was interesting how quickly the fan base created a dominant team environment.

I think that the Lakers will pull for Allen, that can be the trade that the fans were waiting for, that will kind of suffice for the Dwight expectation. A good solid shooter, whether it be for only 20 minutes or so a game is something that would actually benefit Coach Browns crew. Get a guy that that can legit take the shot burden off of Kobe.

Pierce is the guy that would have the best chance at being an actual lead player for his new team. If the Kings are ready, they could grab Paul, and work around a nice Evans, Cousins, and Pierce triplet. Again, kind of having that "star" effect, where they would be able to have Cousins and Evans really work at what they do. It would seem like a disappointment for Pierce at first, but I think real damage could be done there.

Uh oh, why is Kyle Lowry above this sentence. Well, it's because he's involved with my most original trade concept that I see being reasonable and capable for the 2012 season. What does Houston need right now? They need a Ming compensation that never was truly filled. <This guy> tried and nothing prevailed. However, I think a solution that would freshen and benefit each team is deal that would sound like this on your local sports broadcast: "In NBA news, Kyle Lowry was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies today for Memphis center Marc Gasol. The trade also included the Grizzlies receiving a 2nd round draft pick from the Rockets."

Hows that sound? That's right, Marc Gasol. I'm not saying this out of fun or humor, I'm saying this out of logic and premonition.

Knowing my authenticity in this statement......What do you think? It's a prediction that seems necessary in my eyes.

    So we've done the deed. We've talked about next year, before this year even finishes. The summer conversation has already commenced within the brink of March. I'm just giving this month the "Madness" that it desires.

Reflection: Talk Edition

Any disagreements, people?

How Jeremy Lin Has Changed the NBA

So before I get to any sense of commentary on this, let me iterate that I'm not just going to talk your ear off about how great Jeremy Lin is at basketball. I'm not even going to discuss his humbleness or his Asian-Americanism.
        I'm strictly here to show you(the viewer) and the world why this athlete has truly put a new mark on how the world views the NBA.



Set yourself back 3 to 4 years or even a year ago and imagine the world of stereotype surrounding the National Basketball Association. Whether you were the provoker of this stereotype, or are aware of how others perceive; I want you to picture it with me...

      There are a bunch of over confident guys striding a basketball court that usually are in the news for some assault charge, sporting an energy drink slash sports related commercial, or working out a rap album. While shortly viewed on a hotel breakfast lounge TV of a man shooting a couple three's in a row; the idea of a fun, fast paced, and unpredictable sport was out of sight and out of mind.

Top that with a stereotype of the "protype" fans of this sport,

 And the concept of player and reffing apathy;

There was never a constant positive light on the sport. For reasons that were obviously contrived and out of the loop.



Now open your eyes, realize your awesome ability to have read my blog with your eyes closed, and come back to today.

 The top headline of not only his sport, but of all athletics and even world news is an Asian-American, Harvard grad, back-up point guard for the previously dis-satisfactory New York Knicks.


What I think this does, is make all humans, young and old, black and white, man and female start to turn a head.

There has to be a reaction to what he has done, not only for the NBA but just in general. It's an awesome story to hear.

He is more Tim Tebow than Tim Tebow was.

This causes, slowly but surely, all people to give a little more effort into finding out what this sport is about.

Making them look past "no calls" on a travel that really had no effect on the moment of the game and hindered no-ones talent; and start looking at purely professional, athletic plays like this:

and this:

So with that, I congratulate and thank Jeremy Lin, for what I believe he is doing for the NBA and how the perception of professional athleticism will be taken objectively.


That is until a Filipino Oxford grad takes over.

Halftime Report

Well, being only a 62 game season, we are nearing the midway point of this wacky NBA year. If you haven't been keeping up with the league as I employed you guys, then shame on you. If the use of the word wacky was a bit unneeded and out-of-style, then shame on me. Nonetheless let's see what has sprung among us in the world of professional basketball.

  Are these guys the best?

        Granted, with their young demeanor, and under-dog silhouette, it makes it easy to talk about, and get hyped about them, no matter their actual talent. 

But this is not the case. 

       In my eyes, these guys have the purest all around team that the NBA has to offer. Reminiscing a  Mavericks-esce play style. That being a full offense that is centered around one player, yet plays like a team of equal talent. Their all about the basics of good strategy, portioned with great talent. Especially with the addition of Perkins at center. I look to see this team win the Western Conference Finals with 98% certainty. With that 2% being a deathly aneurism by each member of the team or another outbreak by a certain team I'm partial to.........Mavs................................moving on...

 

"King" Lebron got the edge in this years MVP race?

       My quick answer: no. My medium answer: It's going to take a lot out of me, especially with his current player surroundings scenario, to give Lebron any Most Valuable Player title.  Long answer: I truly think, objectively and with unbias, that Kobe has shown himself to be the best that is playing. Blaming it on his selfishness is a bit out of taste, as he has been doing that most of his career and still is one of the greatest to play the game, and really hasn't hindered his championship count. Don't get me wrong, I'm not partial to Kobe at all, but in terms of how he is helping his team, AND pure performance that has been shown; he is currently the best. 

No matter best or worst, even with a delay, this sport has still rung true as being a pure force in the sports world. As I've said before, my main goal is to urge everyone to understand why this league can be taken fully to heart, as they definitely entertain.

     With everything from uprising teams, to altering trades, to: "who is this Jeremy Lin?", to wacky plays...this season has shown no different. And with that, I leave you with my favorite moment thus far of the year.....Blake Griffin too good??

Up in the Air

As they say in North Korea, "You win some, you lose some." Whether or not that is actually originated from North Korea is neither here nor there. Because it's message is a message of hope and reality. Which with this new blog, I plan to bring the same.

My objective with this blog, is to revive and deliver on the least respected association of the "staple" sports. That being the NBA.

Hearing everything from "they don't try," to "all they do is shoot three's," to "they only care about the money;" the NBA has never gotten much support, at least from what I see on my end.

Though at the end of the day, if you pick a team and thoroughly watch a season, you will see that they are simply what they are: professional basketball players. These guys are the best at a sport that takes complete athleticism.

Now I will give you every bit of insight I feel necessary on this little phenomenon called the NBA.
          Keeping in mind, my favorite team is the Mavericks, I will keep the outlook of my objections unbiased. Though with moments like <these>, it might be difficult to filter.

Expect love, expect crap, expect cookies, expect scraps. And as they say in Finland, "Get ready for some fun!"