What Did Joe Do?

On the day the Yankee organization honored greats from the past and turned the lights off forever at Yankee Stadium, they forgot to mention a couple of great Yankee. Who cares if Roger Clemens was not mentioned, but not to mention Joe Torre. The Yankee brass completely slapped Joe Torre in the face. The All Time winning st Yankee coach doesn't get a mention in the pre-game ceremonies? That's some bullshit if I've ever seen any. I mean how do you just forget to mention Joe Torre amongst all time Yankees. For Gods sake they mentioned Paul O'Neil, and not Joe. Torre won 4 World Series in New York, plus 13 consecutive post season appearances. He's a New York Native!!!!!! Last time i checked Joe didn't burn the Yankees the Yankees burnt Joe. Remember last winter the Yankees offered Torre a one year deal worth 5 Million dollars. One year and only 5 million? It's Joe Torre not Bobby Valentine. They chased him out of town and treated and continue to treat Torre like shit. You would think an organization with that much baseball history would have a little more respect for its greatest coach ever. (i Guess Torre should talk to Billy Martin)It Says allot about the new Yankee regime led by Hank Stienbrener. I bet the day Fenway closes down Johnny Damon and Wade Boggs will be mentioned and honored. Fuck they didn't even mention Don Mattingly cause he decided to be Joe Torres bench coach in L.A. and not Joe Geradi in New York. While the Yankees sit at home watching Baseball in October guess who's coaching in October....? Slap the evil Empire in the Face.

As Cool As a Cucumber

Jerry Manuel is as cool as a cucumber.

Manuel's optimism during the home stretch of the baseball season has the Metropolitans October Dreaming. The never negative Mets coach is reminiscent of the Great Joe Torre. Good ol' Cool Joe. Jerry has kept it cool in New York despite recent Media Heat of yet another late season implosion. Thursday night in the middle of a 9th inning meltdown a young rookie (Daniel Murphy) misses a sign and bunts foul for the fourth time and the first out. Once in the Dugout Jerry pulled the young Murphy aside and put his arm around him to let him know everything was going to be okay. Mets win 2 batters later.

Dont Trust the Sweater Vest

Jim Tressle doesn't fool me. Aside from Buffalo Bill in it up in National Championships as of late and looking like Mr. Rogers with a headset. I don't trust a guy who wears a sweater vest. He looks like a politician on the sidelines. Do we trust politicians...? Tressle has been luke warm this week on weather Chris "Beanie" Wells will play in the Collision at the Coliseum against USC. My bet is he will play. He (Tressle) is playing head games with the Trojans. Don't get me wrong, i respect Tressle and the great consistent job he's done with the Buckeyes. If it wasn't for a bad pass interference call in the endzone against Miami in the 02 Fiesta Bowl, Tressle and the Buckeyes would be 0-3 in National Title games and he would be on the hot seat. OVERRATED!!!!!!

Prediction
USC 31
OSU 21

Patriot Games Over

The Streak ends and another begins. On September 8th the secretive/sneaky Patriots finally took Tom Brady off the injury report since the 2005 Season opener. He has always been listed as probable because of a right shoulder he separated in 2002 - has become something of a joke. What once was a joke and a microcosm of the way the Patriots conduct off the Field business has become a crushing reality. The first game off the injury report, Tom Brady lands on it for the season. Against the Chiefs Brady suffered a season ending injury. If i know football and i know superstitions, i predict that Tom Brady will be on the Injury report listed as probable for the rest of his Bill Belichek coached career.

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I'll Show Them.

Chad Johnson is an idiot, but I fucking love him. You can't tell me that every time you hear him speak you expect nothing but craziness come out of his mouth. It's truly funny. So he pulls a Prince. He changes his name. Formerly known as Chad Johnson, currently named Chad OCHO CINCO. Johnson has legally changed his name to Chad Javon Ocho Cinco in Broward County, Florida, a switch that became official this week It's like he is making fun of the powers that be in Cincinnati. He asked to be traded. Cincy said No. His head Coach Marvin Lewis is on record saying he doesn't like Chads self appointed nick name Ocho Cinco. During the summer media spats between the Bungles and Johnson, Lewis called him Ocho "Pysco". So he figured fuck em. I'll just change my name. Now we just have to wait and see what the Bengals, and NFL have to say about this.

My Cousin Vinny in the Windy City

Not Mark Jackson, not Avery Johnson, not the Doug Collins rerun, not Mike D'Antoni. It's Vinny! From 49 Wins in 07 to 48 losses in 08 the Bulls seek ed and found a coach. Armed with a loaded roster and the number 1 pick Vinny Del Negro finds himself at the controls of the Chicago Bulls. Vinny Del Negro leaves the Front office of the Phoenix Suns to be the New Head Coach in Chi-City. We remember Vinny for his pale legs and his silky smooth jump shot down in San Antonio. With no past coaching experience, the Bulls 2 month search for a coach ends with the hiring of Vinny Del Negro. Vinny inherits a Bulls team in disarray a year after there first playoff Series win since the Jordan and Pippen era. This past Summers Kobe Bryant trade rumors and failed contract negotiations with star forward Luol Deng and Ben Gordon. Gordon who turned down five-year extensions worth more than $50 million dollars. All this left the promising Bulls in a early season hole. Followed up by immature behavior from last years first round draft Pick Jokaim Noah, lashing out at coaches. Vinny Del Negro and the Chicago Bulls are on the Clock.

Seperated at Birth

Pau Gasol looks like Big Bird in his Laker Gold. Big Bird Could probably Guard K.G.

So Which One is Gerold Levert and Which one is Jerome Bettis?

Shuan Alexander is Panthro! Thousand Yards! Thousand Yards! HOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

Lakers vs. Celtics 4 - 1

What's all the Hype about? It's going to be an easy 5 game series for Kobe, Phil and the rest of the Lakers. Come on, do you really, really, really think that this is going to be a close series? Let me began shall we? Who is going to stop Kobe? The Lakers took out the San Antonio Spurs in 5 Games. 5 quick games might I add. The SPURS!!! Not the Hawks, not the "Lebron James Cavaliers", the Defending World Champions. Arguably one of the best Playoff Defensive teams ever. Listen if it boiled down to it the Celtics couldn't beat the Spurs in a 7 game series. Why you ask? The answer is experience! Playoff and FINALS Experience. Something that is lacking in Boston. That's why the Lakers will win swiftly. The Lakers destroyed the Spurs. The Lakers are more athletic then the Celtics. The ability for Odom and Gasol to pull Garnett and Perkins away from the basket open up the lanes to Kobe. Who's going to stop Kobe? Doc Rivers can't out coach Phil Jackson in a 7 game Final Series. That's a given. Phil Jackson is going on 10 NBA Championships. Doc Rivers has as many championships as you and i do. A Big Goose Egg. Next, Derrek Fisher and Kobe have played and won Championships together. This is Ray Allen, Paul Pierce, and KG's first finals. So lets put Championship experience together.
LAKERS: 30 Rings
Phil Jackson: 9 Rings
Asst Coach Frank Hamblen: 6 Rings (3 Chicago 96-98, 3 Lakers 00-03)
Asst Coach Kurt Rambis: 6 Rings (4 Player, 2 coach 01-03)
Asst Coach Brian Shaw: 3 Rings ( 3 Player 00-03)
Kobe: 3 Rings
Fisher: 3 Rings
CELTICS: 3 Rings
Doc Rivers: 0
Asst Coach Tom Thibodeau: 0
Asst Coach Armond Hill: 0
Asst Coach Kevin Eastman: 0
Asst Coach Clifford Ray: 0
K.G.: 0
Ray Allen: 0
Paul Pierce: 0
Sam Cassell: 2
James Possey: 1
30 World Championships combined to the Celtics 3. It's a flat out Joke. Who is going to stop Kobe? The Lakers played in a Western Conference that had a 50 win team not make the playoffs. That same 50 win team would've been the 3 seed in the East. Do we see the disparity? A lot of Celtic fans want to say "Well we beat them twice in the regular season." Right... and that did what for the Patriots. Who's going to stop Kobe? No team the Celtics have played thus far in the playoffs shots the three ball as good as the Lakers. The Lakers lead the playoffs in team 3pt %, and scoring averaging 105 ppg. The Celtics so-called top notch defense will be pushed to the brink, and then it will break. Plus no one on the Celtics could jump a Moving car or jump over a pool full of snakes. Kobe can!
"Gold Bottle Gold Bottle. Puple Baggie, i'm lookin like the Lakers biggest Fan"
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With a Flip of the Switch. "Flop" Fired.

I Told You So.

Whats next a President With a Right Hook?

Ability to deliver a speech... CHECK!
Ability to Lead... CHECK!
Ability to inspire... CHECK!
Ability to pull up in traffic and drain a jump shot... Check!
Ability to "no look like magic"... DOUBLE CHECK! Obmama can play ball ladies and gentelman.
Obama 08! I said it.
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Big Brown

It's ironic that the horse slated to captures the elusive triple crown has such a boring name. "Big Brown" is a lame name. That's why he might not win. Where are the cool names like "Iron Smile", "Smarty Jones", "Cynicism is easy"? Big Brown sounds generic. See it's different. Some Athletes can handle pressure and some can't. Big Brown is not an athlete nor either are his jockey and trainers. Meaning, that when all this extra media coverage, questions, and scrutiny mount up on the trainers, jockey, and staff. They lose focus and get distracted, leading to bad training, improper decisions. The Triple Crown hasn't been done in 3o years. It is said its a difficult for Still-maturing horses to win three races of varying distances and strategies. As 3-year-old, they get only one chance at it. The five-week time frame in which all 3 races are conducted opens the door to injury. The Belmont is said to be the most difficult of the 3 races. I believe "Big Brown" will be victorious. Not to mention the cocky comments by "Big Brown" trainer concerning the Japanese owned Colt called "Casino Drive".

He said, "He's got no chance of beating our horse." "I'll be in the winner's circle when they get to the quarter pole. That's how I feel. I don't see that this horse can beat him." Whats with the jockey always being some light weight under fed Mexican?

Winner: Casino Drive

Joga Bonita!

"The Five Magic Beans"

5 Best Power Fowards Ever.

Wisdom makes more cents then Money in your pocket. Here's my weekly installment of "5 Beans in your Pocket at All Times"
Reading and Understanding of this subject is like Having $5 in your pocket at all time.

1. TIM DUNCAN (1998-Present) Aside from being the most boring NBA Superstar Ever! Timmy is the best to ever play the position. Dominating both ends of the floor like no other big man before him. He has won 4 NBA Championships (99, 03, 05, 07) 2 Time MVP (99, 03, 05), 3 Time NBA Finals MVP. 11 Time All NBA team 9 of those All NBA 1st Team. 11 Time All NBA Defensive Team. If any word could describe Tim Duncan it would be Consistency. Plus no one else has ever used the backboard quite like Timmy has. With a total of 4 possibly going on 5 Chips, Tim Duncan gets top billing.
2. KARL MALONE (1986-2004) The Mail man has to make the list. Does anyone remember his L.A. Gear commercial back in the early 90s? The one for his sneaker the "Catapult". If you do remember more power to ya, if you don't that means you didn't watch as much TV as i did as a kid. Karl is one of two Power Forwards to make this list that never won a god damn thing (Championships). It doesn't matter anyway, how could Mailman not be included. He scored over 36,968 Points. More Points then Mike, Magic, Larry, and Wilt. Enough said. He posed a deadly mid-range jumper. Malone use to Kill opponents of that Stockton to Malone Screen and roll. Karl Malone finished his career with a 25 PPG Avg.

3. DENNIS RODMAN (1986- 2000) The man has won 5 Championships. He won 2 in Detroit and 3 with Mike and Scottie. As a matter of fact Dennis has more rings then anyone one this list. Many people will question why Dennis is so high on the list. Rodman was All NBA 1 Team Defense 89-96. Led the League in Rebounds 91-98. NBA Defensive Player of the year twice 90-91. Rodman was versatile enough to step out and guard smaller player on the perimeter. Dennis the Menace Rodman get my vote all day. Don't forget Madonna and Carmen Electra.
4. CHARLES BARKLEY (1984-2000) "Sir Charles", "The Round Mound of Rebound" was short for a power forward. He used tenacity and strength to become a dominant rebounder. He was a versatile player who could score, defend, rebound, and assist. In 2000 the season, he retired as one of only four players in NBA history with 20,000 points, 10,000 rebounds and 4,000 assists. He Won a MVP in 93 while in Phoenix. For his Career Charles averaged 23 ppg and 12 rpg. Don't forget Barkley was listed at 6'6, which means he's probably 6'4

5. Kevin Garnett (1995-Present) Kevin Garnett is the anchor to my brilliantly crafted list. Why K.G.? Because he like 6' 13 inches tall and plays like a Small Forward. Also posses the prettiest turn around jumper in the post. It's the closest thing to Hakeems Dream Shake. K.G. won his only MVP in 2004. He was named Defensive POY this year in 2008. An 11 Time All star, and 9 times All NBA Team and All Defensive Team. The "Big Ticket" has averaged 22 ppg and 12 rpg over his career. From the Players on this list Garnett probably plays with the most fire and intensity. Now In Boston his leadership has shown through this year. Leading the Celtics to the Eastern Conference Finals and a leagues best record.
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ESPN 3 Soccer Channel?

The World Wide Leader is Sports Ent. is turning it low rated seldom watched ESPN Classic to ESPN 3. ESPN 3 will counter Fox Sports Soccer. ESPN has been showing allot of interest in European Soccer the past 2 years. The heavy promotion for Wednesday Champions League Soccer has resulted in solid ratings for the Walt Disney Network. So much so that ESPN has even expected to bid on the TV Rights to the English Premiership for the 09-10 season. Housing the League would be the New ESPN 3, who also plans to Push MLS as well as other International Futbol events. I believe that this would be a good investment for ESPN considering the recent revival Futbol in America. If South Africa can't get there facilities together FIFA would have to to turn to the United States to host the 2010 World Cup.
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Flawed Kings Remembered At Cannes.

Iron Mike Tyson and Diego Maradona are both honored at the Cannes Film Festival. Both Tyson and Maradona are remembered in separate documentaries about there immense success and appetite for destruction."

"I've lived a wild and strange life," Tyson told a news conference at Cannes ahead of this week's screening.
"I've used drugs, I've had physical altercations with dangerous people, people were angry. I've slept with guys' wives, they wanted to kill me. I'm just happy to be here. It's just a miracle."

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Flip the Switch on "Flop"

I have nothing personal against Flip Saunders. History shows us that Flip Saunders should be better known as "Flop Saunders". He can't win! He really can't. He has taken a Detroit Piston Team who outside the San Antonio Spurs has dominated consistently and done absolutely nothing with them. A team that has 4 perennial all stars he cant coach over the top. Think Back to game 5 against the "Lebron James Cavaliers" When Lebron was on his Run of 29 in a row. "Flop" threw out a box and 1 defense. You know who plays Box and 1 and "gimmick Defense" Junior High Coaches. When an early developing, pimpled face young man is faster and stronger then anyone on his team. In Minnesota, Flip went from the seasons of 96- 03 exiting the first round of the playoffs. 4 times he had 50 win seasons in 9 seasons. 03-04 He led the 58 Win Timberwolves regarded as a favorite in the west. Lost 4-1 to the Lakers with home court advantage. The Pistons with the NBA's best record in 2006, had four All-Stars in their starting lineup, Rip, Taysuan Prince, Chuancy Billips and Rasheed Wallace. The 64 Win Pistons were heavy favorite going into the playoffs to capture the NBA Championship. However, they lost in the Eastern Conference Finals to the Miami Heat. 4-2. In 06-07 Once again the Pistons had the best record in the Eastern Conference, but lost in the Eastern Conference Finals 4-2 To The "Lebron James Cavaliers"

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Inching Closer to New York.

Lebron is Amazing. He damn near Beat the Celtics by himself. The Whispers are starting to get louder. Lebron to New York. The Cleveland Cavaliers front office lost that series for Cleavland not Lebron. Danny Ferrys seat has gone from warm to a 5 Alarm fire over night after that terrible mid season trade. Its like Steve Kerr and Danny Ferry sat down and talked and said to each other "Lets see who makes the worst trade." The Cavs took on the contract of a 34 year old Ben Wallace who's made 15 million this year. Aside from passing the ball quicker then immediately every time he touches it, he sucks! He contributed with 4 Rebs. WTF!! That's barely 4 Million a Rebound. I know that Drew Gooden would've had a bigger impact then the combination of the worlds worst front court. (Varejio) and Joe Smith. To Joe Smith defense he played a good series. Wally Helped Bronage with absolutly nothing. He scored 0 points. A giant goose egg. Another Cavvalier that didn't don anything to help Lebrons cause was Damon Jones. Under 5 Minutes left Damon Jones passes up a wide open 3 from the corner. He caught the ball, set his feet, and passed it. Then with under 2 minutes left he clanked a wide open 3. He's making 16 million for four years. Lebron has no help and non on the way. This is last year of his 3 year 90 million dollar contract with the Cavs. This is also the NBA's most promennet free agent class. Baron Davis, Allen Iverson, Gilbert Arenas, Antwan Jamison, Cory Maggete, Shawn Marrion, Elton Brand and Jermaine O'neal. That is just to name a couple. If the Cavs don't bring in another low post treat and wing scorer the city of Cleveland will sufer a bigger lose then the Browns leaving. The King of Ohio will be the King of New York. FYI: James has a Kicker in his Nike Contract that'll give him and Extra 100 Million for playing in a Large Media Market. New Yorkers already started the campaign. http://www.nycforlebron.com/ A website that lets New Yorkers add stuff to the Lebron gift basket. (his own suite at Yankee Stadium, additional salary, Gloria James courtside seats, Ferrari, etc.) if he opts out of his contract in July 1, 2010 and comes to New York. Does LeBron need the money? No, but we need LeBron.

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Not Just Another Strawberry Picker.

Ever fight a Mexican? Better yet have you ever fought 2 Mexicans and 1 Cuban? Have you...? Chances are you haven't. I haven't either. They are as tough as how hard they work. Fisticuffs with a Mexican anyone? 108 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, with 87 knockouts. Gaudy Gaudy numbers. Those are Julio Cesar Chavez professional career numbers. He went unbeaten in his first 91 matches. One of his great performances was his last second stoppage of Meldrick "The Kid" Taylor on March 17, 1990. A Brutal fight with great technical boxing. Taylor delivered a boxing lesson but took a beating he never recovered from. Chavez used Constant pressure combined with body blows and deadly hooks to beat and wear men down. The best might be yet to come from Julio. Chavez made two Carbon Copies of himself in his two sons Julio Jr. and Omar. Both kids faces became known to boxing fans when there father would take them into the ring as children, before each of Chávez Sr.'s fight. They are both showing legendary promise. One with a deadly right hook and a ring savvy, and the other with blazing speed and technique. Chávez Jr. currently has a record of 36 wins, no losses and 1 draw, with 29 wins by knockout. This Kid is laying people Out. I bet he dominates the light weight division to the middleweight division for the next 8 years. He's a bigger stronger version of his Father. He's 22.

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Baseballs Broken Bonds, They call me Big Head

In the court of public opinion Barry Bonds is viewed as an arrogant cheater and a lie. I view Barry Lamar Bonds as ungrateful and Selfish. Barry became the poster boy for the “Steroid Era.” As he and Roger Clemens walk hand and hand past the Cooperstown, never setting foot inside, I ask do you blame them for cheating? In a society where we over pay athletes. We throw money at them to compete and be near perfect. Athletes like Bonds, and Clemens are so competitive that a leg up on the compittiontion is a no brainer. The unmet expectations of Millions of Dollars invested in their talents drives alot competitve men to cheat. The constant Media scrutiny turns Athletes towards immoral actions. It is not the unfair edge that bothers me, it’s the disrespect that Barry has had for the game.

Barry Lamar Bonds grew up around Baseball royalty. You would think growing up around Willie Mayes (his godfather), Reggie Jackson (his cousin), Ken Griffey Sr. and many more. Barry would have more of a respect and admiration for the game that he saw built before his own eyes. Bonds Baseball Lineage is impressive. As it is impressive it becomes overtly sad that none of that ever soaked into Barry. He doesnt show the respect and humility these former Baseball Gods showed to the game and the fans. Humility that transcended into admiration. Admiration that turned into Legendery. The Unappreciative, cocky, critical and pompous manner he went about the game. As if the game owes Barry Lamar Bonds something. The way he conducted his interviews from his double locker recliner in the locker room made him seem untouchable. This dude took up two lockers. Who purposly takes up two lockers? Kanye would if was an athlete but, He can do that, he's Dope. Lamars evasive presence made him an enigma to the sports world. Making it hard for us to cheer in admiration for him. The sselfishness and disrespect Barry has showed is what should be the topic. As if he has no recollection of the baseball culture he was submersed in while growing up. These days we hear "leave Barry alone", "it's a race thing", "its the media's fault." Bonds brought all this on himself for believing he was bigger then the game, bigger then the culture, bigger then the greats he played catch with. As a matter of fact Barry isn't even the best outfielder to ever play in the bay area. To even put Barry Bonds in the same breath as Willie Mays should be considered blasphemy to Giant fans. Don;t forget about cousin Reggie. Last time i checked he brought 3 World Series to the Bay area. BONDS HAS BROUGHT NOTHING! Except a Big Head!

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I Dream Of Jeanie

I would love to know what the hell Jeanie Bus is doing to Phil Jackson? They say Geniuses are always crazy, but Phil is completely fucking nuts. I guess that's why he's shitting where he's eating by piping the owners/bosses daughter. I guess the only side effect to that conflict of intrest is memory loss. That's not the point, the point is what Hollywood is doing to Phil? With out Mike I don't think Phil would have had this much success. Needless to say Mike might of not have won six championships but would've came close. His Air-ness would've definitely won championships more then Phil Jax would have ever had if they had parted ways. Shit he might of not even meet Jeanie Buss if Mike wasn't executing his Triangle offense. Phil probably would've ended back in New York coaching the Knicks (former team) and never would've made it to L.A. The point is this I would like to know where Phil Jackson comes off saying some out of sync shit like this:
"I don't know anybody who's ever deserved this trophy more. I don't know anybody who's ever worked as hard to accomplish what he's accomplished."

WHAT!!!! I'll Flip this fucking table I'm typing on! "Hardworking?" Kobe works hard, but Michael Jordan won both Defensive POY and MVP in 88. That means he busted his ass to be the best on both ends of the court. Michael Jordan gave Steve Kerr a black eye in a competitive practice. You can't tell Mike didn't work hard. Ha... You can even Say Jordan knocked Kerr stupid, he did pull the trigger on that Shaq trade. Kobe is great now but please, please lets not forget how good Michael was.
Kobe is Good, But:

MVPs 23 (5) 24 (1)

Led NBA in scoring 23 (10) 24 (1)

Gold Medals 23 (2) 24 (0)

NBA Def. 1st Team 23 (9) 24 (5)

Doo Doo Nugget

Watching the finale of the terribly disappointing Lakers vs. Nuggets 1st round series I realized something. I realized Carmelo Anthony SCUKS! The Boy, and i don't use boy lightly; is not ready or mature enough to be the leader of an NBA Franchise. In game 4 with about 230 left in the game down by 3 "Melo" fouls out. Let me remind you that "Melo" acquired 2 quick foolish fouls in about 45 seconds guarding Kobe. Earlier Kenyon Martin who had been doing a great job guarding the Black Mamba (Kobe) had fouled out. Needless to say leaving the responsibility to step up and guard Kobe to "Melo." What upsets me is the way "Melo" fouled out. Two silly back to back impatient reach in fouls 35 feet from the basket. "Melo" fouled Kobe with in 10 seconds of each of the two back to back Laker inbounds. Instead of embracing the moment he failed to lead. Its the fucking playoffs "Melo"!!! This is time of the year players make a name for themselves. Where legends are made and established. It seems as if Carmelo doesn't have a grasp of being a leader. I could sit here and say... Yeah he's 24, but Magic was hitting hook shots while playing center for an injured Kareem! Against Bird, Parrish, and McHale... in Boston at the age of 23. "Melo" went 0-14 inside the paint in game 3. In the game where he proceeded to accuse his team of quitting. As far as I can see "Melo" is a pale shadow of what we expected from the freshman that lead Syracuse to a national title. He has showed Lackluster efforts falling way short of impressive for such a heralded player. There For I reward Melo for the "Doo Doo Nugget Award" He's no Kiki Vandeweghe, and Kiki was White.
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