Monday, September 13, 2010
Amundson signs with Warriors
The Golden State Warriors have reached a deal with free agent forward Louis Amudson. It is a two year deal worth 4.7 million dollars. This is a good signing for a Warriors' team that desperately needs players that are focused on the Defensive end of the court. Amudson will bring great energy and hustle to this Warrior team just as he did in Phoenix.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Best Point Guards in the NBA 10-1
Continuing our series of the best players at each position in the NBA, here are the best point guards in the NBA 10-1
10. Devin Harris, New Jersey Nets
Although Harris and the Nets had one of the worst seasons a team has ever had in the history league, Harris still has to make the top 10. Harris is a better scorer then he is a passer, but that is not a put-down by any means, he still has good vision and good instincts for a point guard. I wouldn't expect the Nets to surprise anybody and make the playoffs, but they will be much improved from last season and Harris will be a big part of that.
9. Tyreke Evans, Sacramento Kings
After a brilliant rookie season in which Tyreke averaged 20.1 ppg, 5.8 apg, and 5.3 rpg per game he deserves to be at number nine on this list. Now Tyreke is not your typical point guard at 6 foot 6 220 pounds, but I think he can continue to play point guard in the NBA at a high level. Tyreke reminds me so much of Lebron James, he has all the physical tools and can do just about anything asked of him on the basketball court. In a few years I think Evans will be in the top 3 on this list and maybe one of the top overall players in the NBA
8. Tony Parker, San Antonio Spurs
I don't think that there is any question that many of the point guards on this list had better seasons then Parker, but only one other point guard on this list has a NBA Finals MVP. When healthy, Parker is still one of the best point guards in the game. He can shoot, he can get to rim, and has improved his passing ability since coming into the league. Plus when push comes to shove in the playoffs I will take Parker over just about anybody on this list.
7. Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder
The scary part about Russell Westbrook being in the top 10 is that he is still learning how to play the position of point guard. This upcoming season will be just his third year playing point, and people he is close to figuring it out. And if there was a top 10 Defensive point guards in the NBA Westbrook would be in the top 3. This season Westbrook will improve on his great season from last year and may make his first all-star team.
6. Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls
Derrick Rose's jump-shot has improved over the summer working with Team USA, which is scary news for the rest of the NBA. For the first time in his short career Rose will have a great player on his side in Carlos Boozer. This season the Bulls will be a top 5 seed in the east and Rose will be a huge part of it.
5. Chauncey Billups, Denver Nuggets
Mr. Big shot is coming off a great regular season with Denver in which he averaged 19.5 ppg and 5.6 apg. However he did not fare to well in the postseason vs Deron Williams. Williams really dominated Billups in each game of that first round series. Going into his 14th season into the NBA many people are wondering if he has lost a step, We will just have to wait and see.
4. Rajon Rondo, Boston Celtics
Why can't Rondo have a jumpshot, not like Chauncey or Nash but just something to keep Defense's honest. If Rondo had just a decent jumpshot he would number 1 on this list. His vision is off the charts, his passing ability is like that of Pete Maravich, his defense is lockdown. Rondo I know you are working on that jumpshot everyday, and once you get it I will edit this blog and move you to number 1.
3. Steve Nash, Phoenix Suns
Steve Nash is a guy I still can't really figure out, he doesn't have great size or strength, he doesn't have great speed or quickness, but he just gets the job done. His innate ability to make the other people around him better is his best quality as a basketball player. Although they lost to the Lakers in six, Watching Steve Nash in that series made me just appreciate just how truly great he is. I don't know how he does it, I just know that he gets the job done.
Now here it is the top 2 point guards in the NBA Deron Williams and Chris Paul. Well I'm not going to tell you who the best is I want you guys to decide that. So Vote for either Williams our Paul and please leave comments I want to hear who you people think is the best point guard in the business.
10. Devin Harris, New Jersey Nets
Although Harris and the Nets had one of the worst seasons a team has ever had in the history league, Harris still has to make the top 10. Harris is a better scorer then he is a passer, but that is not a put-down by any means, he still has good vision and good instincts for a point guard. I wouldn't expect the Nets to surprise anybody and make the playoffs, but they will be much improved from last season and Harris will be a big part of that.
9. Tyreke Evans, Sacramento Kings
After a brilliant rookie season in which Tyreke averaged 20.1 ppg, 5.8 apg, and 5.3 rpg per game he deserves to be at number nine on this list. Now Tyreke is not your typical point guard at 6 foot 6 220 pounds, but I think he can continue to play point guard in the NBA at a high level. Tyreke reminds me so much of Lebron James, he has all the physical tools and can do just about anything asked of him on the basketball court. In a few years I think Evans will be in the top 3 on this list and maybe one of the top overall players in the NBA
8. Tony Parker, San Antonio Spurs
I don't think that there is any question that many of the point guards on this list had better seasons then Parker, but only one other point guard on this list has a NBA Finals MVP. When healthy, Parker is still one of the best point guards in the game. He can shoot, he can get to rim, and has improved his passing ability since coming into the league. Plus when push comes to shove in the playoffs I will take Parker over just about anybody on this list.
7. Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder
The scary part about Russell Westbrook being in the top 10 is that he is still learning how to play the position of point guard. This upcoming season will be just his third year playing point, and people he is close to figuring it out. And if there was a top 10 Defensive point guards in the NBA Westbrook would be in the top 3. This season Westbrook will improve on his great season from last year and may make his first all-star team.
6. Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls
Derrick Rose's jump-shot has improved over the summer working with Team USA, which is scary news for the rest of the NBA. For the first time in his short career Rose will have a great player on his side in Carlos Boozer. This season the Bulls will be a top 5 seed in the east and Rose will be a huge part of it.
5. Chauncey Billups, Denver Nuggets
Mr. Big shot is coming off a great regular season with Denver in which he averaged 19.5 ppg and 5.6 apg. However he did not fare to well in the postseason vs Deron Williams. Williams really dominated Billups in each game of that first round series. Going into his 14th season into the NBA many people are wondering if he has lost a step, We will just have to wait and see.
4. Rajon Rondo, Boston Celtics
Why can't Rondo have a jumpshot, not like Chauncey or Nash but just something to keep Defense's honest. If Rondo had just a decent jumpshot he would number 1 on this list. His vision is off the charts, his passing ability is like that of Pete Maravich, his defense is lockdown. Rondo I know you are working on that jumpshot everyday, and once you get it I will edit this blog and move you to number 1.
3. Steve Nash, Phoenix Suns
Steve Nash is a guy I still can't really figure out, he doesn't have great size or strength, he doesn't have great speed or quickness, but he just gets the job done. His innate ability to make the other people around him better is his best quality as a basketball player. Although they lost to the Lakers in six, Watching Steve Nash in that series made me just appreciate just how truly great he is. I don't know how he does it, I just know that he gets the job done.
Now here it is the top 2 point guards in the NBA Deron Williams and Chris Paul. Well I'm not going to tell you who the best is I want you guys to decide that. So Vote for either Williams our Paul and please leave comments I want to hear who you people think is the best point guard in the business.
USA vs Turkey 4th quarter
* Team USA is just 10 minutes away from the Gold Medal
*USA up 15 with 8:05
*Lamar Odom nails a dagger three to put the U.S up 18
*Rose is putting this game away now has 6 points this quarter
*Lamar Odom 15 points and 10 rebounds. the mvp of this 2nd half
*USA by 17 with 2:07 to play
*Turkey played great in these Championships but were just simply overmatched vs the U.S.A
*Congrats to all the USA players and coaches for there hard work, and there goal of bringing the World Championship back to the U.S.
MVP of the Game: Kevin Durant
*USA up 15 with 8:05
*Lamar Odom nails a dagger three to put the U.S up 18
*Rose is putting this game away now has 6 points this quarter
*Lamar Odom 15 points and 10 rebounds. the mvp of this 2nd half
*USA by 17 with 2:07 to play
*Turkey played great in these Championships but were just simply overmatched vs the U.S.A
*Congrats to all the USA players and coaches for there hard work, and there goal of bringing the World Championship back to the U.S.
MVP of the Game: Kevin Durant
USA vs Turkey 3rd quarter
*Everybody on the U.S. is 1-14 from three point range excluding Kevin Durant
*Another long range three from Durant, he now has 26 points. USA up 16
*Lamar Odom cleaning up the glass, USA is dominating this game on both ends of the floor
*Turkey is getting killed on the glass in this second half
*Arsalan for 3, Coach K calls timeout
*Westbrook hits a rare 3 USA leads by 14
*Durant with a Kobe Bryant type shot, 28 points for KD
*At the end of 3 quarters USA leads Turkey 61 to 48.
*Another long range three from Durant, he now has 26 points. USA up 16
*Lamar Odom cleaning up the glass, USA is dominating this game on both ends of the floor
*Turkey is getting killed on the glass in this second half
*Arsalan for 3, Coach K calls timeout
*Westbrook hits a rare 3 USA leads by 14
*Durant with a Kobe Bryant type shot, 28 points for KD
*At the end of 3 quarters USA leads Turkey 61 to 48.
USA vs Turkey 2nd quarter
*Westbrook is providing a huge spark off the bench again
*Team USA is on an 11-0 run they lead 25 to 17
*USA's defense is really frustrating the Turkish guards
*Hard foul by Rudy Gay, I like it though if your going to foul then foul the guy
*Durant has gotten some good looks in this 2nd quarter, he just hasn't knocked them down
*The U.S is in the penalty at 6:01 Turkey is a good free throw shooting team except Omer Asik
*Durant three from the corner USA is up 10
*Where has Hedo been this game? Turkey doesn't have a chance if he doesn't have a big game
*Durant answers Hedo's three pointer with one of his own Durant has 18 points
*Durant again this time a jumper in the lane, he has 20
*Turkey goes to line down 38 to 28 with 2:12 to play in the 2nd quarter
*USA leads at the half 42 to 32; Durant has 20 points at the half
*Team USA is on an 11-0 run they lead 25 to 17
*USA's defense is really frustrating the Turkish guards
*Hard foul by Rudy Gay, I like it though if your going to foul then foul the guy
*Durant has gotten some good looks in this 2nd quarter, he just hasn't knocked them down
*The U.S is in the penalty at 6:01 Turkey is a good free throw shooting team except Omer Asik
*Durant three from the corner USA is up 10
*Where has Hedo been this game? Turkey doesn't have a chance if he doesn't have a big game
*Durant answers Hedo's three pointer with one of his own Durant has 18 points
*Durant again this time a jumper in the lane, he has 20
*Turkey goes to line down 38 to 28 with 2:12 to play in the 2nd quarter
*USA leads at the half 42 to 32; Durant has 20 points at the half
USA vs Turkey 1st quarter
Kevin Durant is already on fire here early in the first quarter, he is such a matchup problem for every team in this tournament. Turkey has gone to their match-up zone real early in this game and got burned by a deep Durant three. Turkey is being really aggressive on offense to start this game which is good to see if you are a Turkey fan. U.S.A just switched to a 2-3 zone, which is not a good idea vs this team that has shooters all over the court. Turkey takes a 15-14 lead with 4:03 the USA just has to stay calm and keep playing their game. Things are getting a little testy here early with Tyson Chandler and Hedo I like it. *
*Durant may go for 30 in three straight games.
*Steph Curry comes in and hits a huge three to silence this crowd
* Team USA has great energy on Defense
*Very exciting first quarter. Team USA leads 22 to 17
*Durant may go for 30 in three straight games.
*Steph Curry comes in and hits a huge three to silence this crowd
* Team USA has great energy on Defense
*Very exciting first quarter. Team USA leads 22 to 17
NFL players in the NBA
The NFL season starts today, and this got us to thinking about all the great athletes and basketball players that are currently in the NFL. So we came up with a list of the top ten basketball players in the NFL.
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10. Drew Brees
Brees played basketball in high school and although he is not very tall I would take him as my starting point guard. He is a natural leader and a gym rat, he would work his butt off every day and you need guys like that in NBA locker rooms.
9. Tony Romo
Romo has good size and athleticism for a QB at 6 foot 2. I think he could play a little point guard and some shooting guard. Romo averaged 31 ppg in high school, the 2nd highest in the state of Wisconsin behind Caron Butler.
8. Vernon Davis
I would take Vernon Davis on my basketball team any day, his size, speed, and strength are off the charts. Although he is on only 6 foot 4 I may put him at forward, sort of like a Charles Barkley.
7. Brandon Marshall
This one is interesting just a few weeks ago Marshall said that if there were to be a lockout in the NFL next season he would try out for several NBA teams. No I know Marshall didn't play in college but I have seen him on a football field and I believe his skills would translate to a basketball court. However I know for certain he is not good enough to make an NBA roster.
6. Donovan Mcnabb
Now Donovan is one of those guys that played both basketball and football in College. Although he didn't see much playing time at Syracuse, we are still talking about big east basketball here.
5. Martellus Bennett
Bennett played basketball at Texas A&M and like Mcnabb did not see much floor time. The reason I put Bennett ahead of Mcnabb is because of his size and athleticism at 6 foot 7 250 pounds I think teams in the East should look at signing him to guard Lebron James. (kidding)
4. Terrell Owens
TO is a freak athlete and a very good basketball player. We have all seen him dominate the celebrity game during All-Star weekend and while I'm not in love with his shot he his number 4 on the list because his ability to get to the rim and finish.
3. Jimmy Graham
Graham a rookie in the NFL this season played 4 years of basketball at the U. Graham has a similar build to Martellus Bennett, however he is not as athletic. I really like Graham down low as a banger and a solid rebounder.
2. Tony Gonzalez
Remember the good old days of CAL basketball Jason Kidd dishing to hall of fame tight end Tony Gonzalez? Tony was not a great college basketball player but he was solid in the NCAA tournament when he and Kidd led Cal to the sweet 16.
1. Antonio Gates
There is no question that Antonio Gates is the best basketball player in the NFL. Gates averaged 16.5 ppg and 7.8 rpg while shooting 50% from the field. In 2002 Gates led Kent State to the elite eight, as far as I'm concerned Antonio Gates is the Michael Jordan of basketball players in the NFL.
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10. Drew Brees
Brees played basketball in high school and although he is not very tall I would take him as my starting point guard. He is a natural leader and a gym rat, he would work his butt off every day and you need guys like that in NBA locker rooms.
9. Tony Romo
Romo has good size and athleticism for a QB at 6 foot 2. I think he could play a little point guard and some shooting guard. Romo averaged 31 ppg in high school, the 2nd highest in the state of Wisconsin behind Caron Butler.
8. Vernon Davis
I would take Vernon Davis on my basketball team any day, his size, speed, and strength are off the charts. Although he is on only 6 foot 4 I may put him at forward, sort of like a Charles Barkley.
7. Brandon Marshall
This one is interesting just a few weeks ago Marshall said that if there were to be a lockout in the NFL next season he would try out for several NBA teams. No I know Marshall didn't play in college but I have seen him on a football field and I believe his skills would translate to a basketball court. However I know for certain he is not good enough to make an NBA roster.
6. Donovan Mcnabb
Now Donovan is one of those guys that played both basketball and football in College. Although he didn't see much playing time at Syracuse, we are still talking about big east basketball here.
5. Martellus Bennett
Bennett played basketball at Texas A&M and like Mcnabb did not see much floor time. The reason I put Bennett ahead of Mcnabb is because of his size and athleticism at 6 foot 7 250 pounds I think teams in the East should look at signing him to guard Lebron James. (kidding)
4. Terrell Owens
TO is a freak athlete and a very good basketball player. We have all seen him dominate the celebrity game during All-Star weekend and while I'm not in love with his shot he his number 4 on the list because his ability to get to the rim and finish.
3. Jimmy Graham
Graham a rookie in the NFL this season played 4 years of basketball at the U. Graham has a similar build to Martellus Bennett, however he is not as athletic. I really like Graham down low as a banger and a solid rebounder.
2. Tony Gonzalez
Remember the good old days of CAL basketball Jason Kidd dishing to hall of fame tight end Tony Gonzalez? Tony was not a great college basketball player but he was solid in the NCAA tournament when he and Kidd led Cal to the sweet 16.
1. Antonio Gates
There is no question that Antonio Gates is the best basketball player in the NFL. Gates averaged 16.5 ppg and 7.8 rpg while shooting 50% from the field. In 2002 Gates led Kent State to the elite eight, as far as I'm concerned Antonio Gates is the Michael Jordan of basketball players in the NFL.
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