Lin Vs Tebow

From one mania to the next, Timmy vs Linsanity...Maybe because I don't follow much basketball that the coverage Jeremy Lin is getting on every channel doesn't bother me as much as Tebow does. Or maybe the fact that Lin is a feel good story and he continues to impress when people think he will fail. Yes the Heat shut him down and yes he struggles with turnovers, but what he has done thus far from no where is remarkable.

I'm tough on Tebow, because he has  so much hype surrounding him for accomplishing zero in the NFL. Tools like Skip Bayless like to give him way more credit than he deserves and not enough to the Denver defense who got the turnovers and made up for Tebows typical 5 for 15 weekly completion ratio. I get that he's a polarizing figure and with the attention from every angle. I just don't see what the hype is for a qb who's team covered up his lack of NFL skill.

Now on the flip side Jeremy Lin deserves it because the kid came out of no where turned the Knicks around and is hitting game winning shots. He has proven he can play but does not seek out the attention Tebow has. Tebow appears humble, but he seeks out the media any chance he gets and uses that to preach. Lin has taking the NBA by storm and now has his share of "haters" from Mayweather playing the race card..Shocking really.. Or Steven A Smith writing Lin off because he had one bad game against one of the best if not the best defense in the league. I love people saying he is getting the attention because he is asian, maybe he is getting the attention because he was a bench warmer and breaking records that the best players in NBA history set.... Grab a seat and enjoy the rest of the show

The Commish has spoken... Blocks Paul to Lakers

The NBA is back in the PR cross hairs this morning, after the Lakers ,Hornets and Rockets worked out a blockbuster trade for Chris Paul, Lamar Odom and Pau Gasol being the main components, Stern apparently killed the trade after other owners complained.

I didn't really follow much of the recent lock-out but I know one subject was competitive balance. So for this trade to be proposed or approved in the first place was a mistake. Never mind the fact the Hornets are a league owned team makes the fact that much worse. Throw in the fact that Stern had to step in and block the trade created a public relations mess for the NBA.

Players are pissed as you can see from this article on Pro Basketball Talk. Laker fans are pissed, because most feel this trade some how was going to lead the way for the Lakers to land Dwight Howard, but really this might be a blessing for the Lakers. The odds of them landing Howard for Bynum straight up was unlikely and I did not hear much about a third team involved to get another mega deal done. Even with Paul the Lakers would be down to Bynum as their one big man and let's be honest Bynum is not dependable. So the commish has laid down the law and it might end up the best for the Lakers...

The NBA is back....Whooo Hoooo... I think

So the NBA is back… Do you care? I don’t and frankly I didn’t even notice it was gone. To me the season is too long and too many teams make the playoffs, so if your team misses the playoffs they really suck. Last year was interesting with the whole Lebron to south beach, but this season I just don’t see many story lines. The biggest story coming out of the lockout was all the trades and big free agent signings that were going to take place. So far the biggest talk is Chris Paul to the Celtics, but I would be shocked it that happened.  That said are you happy the NBA is back or could care less?

Lebron gives the Heat what they deserve... Nothing....

I've been writing a lot about Lebron latley, mostly because everyday he say's or does something stupid. Last night was no different, after the Heat's loss to the Mavs Lebron had this to say

“All the people that were rooting for me to fail… at the end of the day, tomorrow they have to wake up and have the same life that (they had) before they woke up today,” James said. “They got the same personal problems they had today. And I’m going to continue to live the way I want to live and continue to do the things I want to do.”

I've tried to like Lebron and give him the benefit of the doubt, but boy does he make it tough. Those people with the personal problems are the ones who lined your arrogant pockets with cash. I had no problem with Lebron going to South Beach to try and win a championship. People were up in arms about him going Wade and Bosh, but that stuff happens all the time just look at MLB , the Red Sox and Yankees buy the best talent. It is part of the game and I see nothing wrong with it.

People were rooting for Lebron to fail because of quotes like above, the decision television special and videos like Lebron and Wade mocking Dirk. Lebron is constantly putting himself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons and his arrogance will continue to do so. Lebron did what he does best, he is great all season and then dissapears when it counts...

Lebron James And That Chest Bump...

As you know I picked Lebron and The Heat to win the championship and after game 2 the outlook is a little cloudy. It's time for Lebron to silence his critics me included, Lebron is a great player and nobody can deny that. But people are up in arms about the Heat blowing the lead and for some reason it circles back to Lebron and his chest bump with Wade.

One player chest bumping another doesn't lose games, it's a lack of defense and focus. Yes it might help light a fire under the other team, but if your a professional athlete playing for a championship you shouldn't need it.With Lebron everything is under a microscope, even something as simple as a chest bump. If it's anybody besides Lebron this is a non-story. Cut Lebron a little slack and focus on the real problem at hand, the Miami Heat need to play defense to close out games and if Lebron wants to silence his critics he needs to step up that D.

Shouldn't we compare Kobe to Jordan and not Lebron?

Enough is enough with the Lebron to Jordan comparisons. Thank-you Scottie Pippen for bringing it up again. If you want to compare someone to Jordan then use Kobe. It is not a knock on Lebron, but he is still young and needs to win a couple championships before we can proclaim him better than Jordan. Kobe has proven clutch and able to win multiple championships with a different cast around him. Kobe elevates the players around him to make them better. Lebron has Wade and Bosh while Kobe has Odom and Gasol. I think Lebron has the better supporting cast and by the time he is done should have multiple championships in Miami. In the end Lebron could be better then M.J, but how about we let Lebron be Lebron.

Athletes and Twitter

Yes it’s rare that I post two blogs in one day but what the hell. A friend of mine whose blog can be found here touched on Twitter and its purpose. It got me thinking a little about athletes and how Twitter has given them a voice. Athlete’s always had a voice in the media, but the press could spin it however they would like. Twitter has allowed us to see a side of athletes we do not normally get to see. On my post about Chad OchoCinco I talked about how he does trips with his fans and gives stuff away. I follow a ton of athletes and sports personalities on Twitter and it is interesting to see how they interact among each other. They clown each other and usually exchange in friendly banter. I find myself rooting against players because they are Duke or Michigan fan. Last year I was discussing back and forth with Bernard Berrrian about the NBA playoffs and I have talked with Sean May about student athletes and if they should be paid or not. This is where Twitter is at its best allowing athletes to connect to their fans. I think sports leagues should embrace Twitter and use it to there advantage instead of fighting.

Bron Bron and the gang..

Who is everyone picking to become NBA champs? I know I buried them throughout the season but I'm riding with the Heat and Lebron James. I just dont think Dallas can play enough D to stop the most hated trio in all of sports. Was it just me or did a lot of people really work Bosh over this year? I thought he had a great year and was consistant from begining to end. I will probably watch pieces here and there, but much rather have watched Kobe in the finals. I cant stand the Lakers but dont think anyone is more clutch than Kobe..Either way enjoy the games...

Less Equals More

I read a couple weeks ago that MLB was thinking of adding another playoff team.Why? I think that MLB and the NFL have it right spot on with limited teams making the playoffs. The NBA and NHL water it down with some many teams in the playoffs.Yes more people watch but to say your team made the playoffs holds no value,it means nothing. In the NFL and MLB if your team makes the playoffs it has some value except for the Seattle Seahwaks. Im a Rockies fan so when they make the playoffs I am excited and on the flip side I am a Suns fan but could careless if they make the playoffs because almost every NBA team  does...

Shame on you Mr.Garnett

It’s a sad day when Kevin Garnett needs to stoop so low as calling another player a “cancer patient”. Apparently on Tuesday night Garnett took his act to Charlie Villanueva of the Detroit Pistons. This is nothing new as Garnett is one of the biggest trash talkers in the league, but come on Kevin “Cancer Patient” really?  Why tarnish your legacy?  I always thought highly of Garnett. He suffered through years of crappy teams in Minnesota and crappy teammates (Marbury anyone?). Year after year Minnesota would struggle and for the most part Garnett went with it and continued to build his name. He did develop a rep for trash talking along the way. Basketball is all about trash talking, it starts at your local park all the way through the NBA. Typically nothing is off limits mother,sister,family everything is fair game. This however is overboard and I would like to see the league fine him for this. Cancer is a tragedy that affects everyone’s life. Everyone knows somebody whose life has been affected by this horrible disease. Mr.Garnett you have just labeled your career and you will not be remembered for being an MVP or being part of the championship Celtics. You will be labeled just another trash talking punk.