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Karma and LeBron

January 13th 2011 17:08
Some people just shouldn’t have a twitter – LeBron James included. After the Cleveland Cavaliers got embarrassed on Tuesday night in L.A. against the defending champion Lakers by 55 points, LeBron posted on Twitter: “Crazy. Karma is a bitch.. Gets you every time. Its not good to wish bad on anybody. God sees everything!”

It is understandable if LeBron is still mad at Cavs owner Dan Gilbert. I would be annoyed, too. However, LeBron was a scumbag during the whole process before and when he decided. His t.v. special was inexcusable and it ripped Cleveland's heart out. Now they are doomed to have awful teams for who knows how many years.


Personally, I really don’t think karma cares if Cleveland loses 1 out of their 82 regular season games by 55. It is a moot point; especially when you see some of the players who played for Cleveland that night. Manny Harris, Samardo Samuels, and Alonzo Gee all got big minutes in the loss, all of whom are undrafted players who are fighting for spots on an NBA team so they don’t have to go to the NBDL or overseas.

Maybe karma is just on a "I'm going to have every awful team get hammered" tirade. If it is, the 2-15 Sioux Falls Skyforce better watch out, they could be next. If they lose to Reno tonight on NBATV by 55 points, we will know something is up.

(Note to self: Remember to tweet Keaton Grant (kgrant5) and Dexter Pittman (Big_Pitt) and warn them that karma is coming)

Sioux Falls SkyForce



LeBron then stated that “It was just how I was feeling at the time,” he said. “It wasn’t even a comment from me, it was someone who sent it to me and I sent it out. It wasn’t towards that team.”

You know what LeBron, your twitter is named KingJames and if you post something on it without giving credit to someone else, then you said it. Own something for once in your professional career. When you do something on your own - claim it. Dwyane and Chris could possibly save you from getting beaten by the Celtics in the playoffs, but they can’t save you from your own stupidity.

LeBron James
LeBron James


“It wasn’t no hit at that franchise, no hit at that team, especially those players at all,” he said. “I’ve moved on and hopefully that organization is continuing to move on, but I’m happy where I am as a Miami Heat player.”

Obviously, you haven’t moved on if you are posting karmic statements about your old team/owner.

Karma showed it’s head again on Wednesday when the Heat were in L.A. and lost to the then 12-24 L.A. Clippers. Karma can be a funny thing.

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Bracket Busters - USC Basketball

January 12th 2011 18:48
USC Basketball

USC


The USC Trojans have been a completely different team since Fordham transfer G Jio Fontan became eligible in the game at Kansas. In the six games he has played for USC, he has averaged 13.7 points and 4.3 assists and will be the key to USC’s success for the remainder of the season. USC is 4-2 since Fontan became eligible, with wins at Tennessee, at home against Washington State, and at home against rival UCLA, and a pair of close losses at Kansas and at home against Washington.

F Nikola Vucevic can be a headache for opposing coaches because of his range. The 6-10, 260 pound forward from Montenegro can extend defenses all the way out to the three-point line where he shoots 32.5 percent. Vucevic is hauling in 16.1 PPG and 9.6 RPG for the Trojans this year and should get a look in the NBA when he declares for the draft. In turn, Vucevic’s range opens up space in the lane for F Alex Stepheson, who is built like a tank. Stepheson spent his first two seasons playing for North Carolina, but transferred and is in his last season with USC – he is contributing 10.2 PPG and 9.1 RPG.

USC has a very promising PG in Freshman Maurice Jones. Jones is one of the quickest point guard’s in the nation, and at 5’7”, he needs to be. The freshman out of Saginaw, MI was a great find for coach Kevin O’Neill and should be a good player for the next few years.

What most really good teams have is a bench player who can come on and contribute right away. USC has exactly that. Senior G Donte Smith can shoot USC back into any game with his three-point shooting abilities. He is shooting 39.8 percent from behind the arc and averaging 2.2 three-pointers per game. Against Kansas, Smith went 5-for-7 from three, and was seconds away from pulling off an upset.

Key Losses: Rider, Bradley (Neutral), at Nebraska, at TCU, at Kansas, Washington

Key Wins: Texas, at Tennessee, Washington State, UCLA

Prediction: 9-6 the rest of the regular season, 19-12 before conference tournament, will need two wins in conference tournament to have a chance at all for the NCAA’s. NIT 2 seed. However, if they do get in the tournament as an 11 or 12 seed, they could easily pull off an upset or two.

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Round Three, Part Two

January 10th 2011 15:14
Carmelo to New Jersey?

What if the Carmelo trade to New Jersey does happen? New Jersey would be going from an afterthought to having a decent starting lineup with Chauncey Billups, Carmelo Anthony, Rip Hamilton, and Brook Lopez. Imagine those four starting on a seven seeded team in the Eastern Conference. Wait – seven seed? Some people are forgetting, the Nets are 10-27. That puts them 5.5 games back of Indiana for the seventh spot in the East, and they are 11.5 games back of New York for the sixth. The likely first round matchup would be New Jersey heading to Boston, which would be a good start to the postseason.
Carmelo Anthony
Carmelo Anthony


On to Round Three, Part Two:

10. Oklahoma @ 2. Oregon

This game will be a story of who blinks first. Both teams have great offenses with QB Landry Jones leading the way for Oklahoma and RB LaMichael James carrying the Ducks. Neither team is known for their defense, but the Sooners give up about 32 yards more per game and that could be the difference in this one, along with Oregon’s home field advantage that they are well known for. Oregon pulls out a shootout in the Great Northwest.

Final Score: 48-38 Oregon
Oregon


19. Oklahoma State @ 6. Arkansas

This game will compete with today’s earlier game for the most points scored in the tournament when Oklahoma State (ranked second in pass offense) and Arkansas (ranked third in pass offense) collide in Fayetteville. The biggest difference and most likely the deciding factor in this game – Arkansas is ranked 16th in pass defense, Oklahoma State is ranked 115th. QB Ryan Mallett should have a field day against the Oklahoma State defense and send the Cowboys packing, as both remaining Big 12 teams are ousted on the same day.

Final Score: 41-30 Arkansas
Arkansas

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Is 43 pts that big of deal?

January 14th 2010 14:59
Is it me or does 43 points not seem like much of a task anymore? I have seen so many 40 point performances in the past 10 years, I have essentially become desensitized to them . It's great to see that the game is slowly getting back to the high scoring NBA it once was. But essentially it takes the excitement out of a dominant performance.

Dude shoots better than a tea bagger at town hall meeting!
Dude shoots better than a tea bagger at a town hall meeting!


I am not trying to say it's easy to score points 40 points. Scoring that many points in the NBA, is harder than trying to find a women in West Hollywood. There is much less emphasis put on good defense these days. Plus the standard of talent in the league is overwhelming. Basically unless you can fly like Superman, or have the height and athleticism of Sudanese teen on steroids - you better have a crossover to shake the earth, or a jump shot as accurate as Cupid!

Can anybody say, Dominate?
Can anybody say, Dominate?


Regardless of how the game has changed, I still love watching. Seeing Al Jefferson fight hard to pull down a record setting 26 Rebs in Houston, only to have his spirit crushed by Aaron Brooks (43 points - career high) - is why I still pay the cable bill!
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Not so Gentle on Ben?

September 3rd 2009 17:52
After years being heralded as on of the greatest team in sports. The stream of championships and wins ended, with the retirement of MJ and the 'Zen Masters' departure 1999. The end of the dynasty was inevitable. The Bulls quickly became one of the worst teams in the NBA. Since 1999, it just seems that they have been making more bad decisions than a teenager on crack. Drafting kids instead of certified college ballers, and hiring coaches who have less experience than a kid out of high school. The best decision they made since then (apart from drafting Elton Brand) was drafting Ben Gordon 3rd overall, in the 2004 NBA Draft. Not only was Ben Gordon an NBA ready player, but he added a potential 20 - 40pts a game each and every night (something the bulls haven't had since, well since Mike and Scottie). In his first season Ben Gordon became the first rookie to win the NBA Sixth Man Award. He was the perfect compliment to fan favorite Kirk Hinrich.

Peas in a Pod!
Peas in a Pod!

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B-Easy on the kid!

September 1st 2009 12:42
It goes without saying that people have issues! It is normal for someone to ponder life and death when they go through hard times. It doesn't make it particularly easy when you are in the spotlight, and your problems become a topic for public discussion. It doesn't help that the media (including bloggers like ME) make a big deal out of what athletes do in their personal lives. Frankly, we shouldn't judge! I can't say that I am not a culprit of the being judgmental at times. But I do understand that it is important to try and help, rather than reiterate the issue at hand.

What more do I need to do?
What more do I need to do?

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NFL has banned the use of social media during games. Apparently use of social media before and after games is allowed, but during - prohibited. Which I think is fair! Social media has clearly become an important part of society, helping us all stay connected. I thoroughly enjoy reading the banter between Baron Davis and Steve Nash. And I find Shaq's outrageous tweets, overly entertaining. Mostly, I love hearing about trades and signings before most of the general public. Social media has given those of us who are technologically inclined, the 'inside scoop' so to speak.

Banning Tweets for Athletes
Banning Tweets for Athletes

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Mephis might have 'The Answer'

August 31st 2009 18:22
A few days ago, I was informed that the Grizzlies were interested in signing Allen Iverson. Firstly the information that was given to me, came from A.I's Twitter page. Not to say that Twitter isn't a reliable source of information, but I have my doubts about whether or not A.I is just playing games with us. I have heard a lot of outlandish statements and claims on Twitter, and I can safely say 80% of them were total B.S! I promised I wouldn't blog about it, but all doubts aside, what if this were actually to happen? We all know the Memphis Grizzlies could use Iverson!

The Next Generation
The Next Generation

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Spurs and Rockets do well

December 24th 2008 00:28


In the latest round of NBA action, San Antonio and Housten recorded impressive wins over Sacremento and New Jersey respectively


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Boston unstoppable in NBA

December 16th 2008 22:53


It seems no team can match it with reigning NBA champions, the Boston Celtics at the moment


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