I'm back at school for summer classes. It's going well. The history of american sports is basically my subject of choice and Music App. is online so its easy. Having fun with friends. Doing a whole lot of nothing.
Twitter is completely ridiculous. What is the point? Its just people updating their facebook status. Obsessively. Dumb.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Its been a while.
It has been a solid month since I last wrote. Hawks have kept things in-house since then, resigning Bibby and ZaZa. Traded David Anderson, who may be the Rockets starting center if they don't sign someone new. (Anderson has been a prospect of ours for a few years now playing overseas). Haven't moved forward, but no steps back. Solid work. Resign Marvin.
Turkoglu to the Raptors. Hey, they had to do something. Jazz matched Millsap's offer from Portland. Good choice. Now, trade Boozer for a two-guard. I think a deal could work with Detroit for Hamilton. That would help both teams out and Rip would have a real PG again. Mavs overpaid for J-Kidd. Nash got a 2 year/22 million dollar extenstion, again overpaid but Nash is less so because he is the leader of the team. Cuban just didn't want to look completely stupid for the Devin Harris trade.
And I don't have many thoughts other than that. Well, that i feel like writing. Stunner.
Turkoglu to the Raptors. Hey, they had to do something. Jazz matched Millsap's offer from Portland. Good choice. Now, trade Boozer for a two-guard. I think a deal could work with Detroit for Hamilton. That would help both teams out and Rip would have a real PG again. Mavs overpaid for J-Kidd. Nash got a 2 year/22 million dollar extenstion, again overpaid but Nash is less so because he is the leader of the team. Cuban just didn't want to look completely stupid for the Devin Harris trade.
And I don't have many thoughts other than that. Well, that i feel like writing. Stunner.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen
1st off, Transformers 1 was my favorite movie so I was hoping the 2nd one delivered.
It did. I freaking loved it. I'm going to see it again tomorrow.
Basically, they took everything I loved about the first one (giant robots engaging in deathmatches, a ton of explosions, awesome cars and, of course, Megan Fox) and doubled the amount of it in the second. That means twice as many robots and more like 10 times as much Megan Fox screen time. Oh, did I mention I saw it in IMax? So it was super huge? Yeah. That much better.
The other day, I heard someone complain about character development. Ummm.....did you not notice that its a movie based on giant robots? From another planet? who can transform into normal things so we don't notice? Do you really think things will be logical? I mean this is the only movie EVER based on a line of toys. That's right. The toys came before the movies or TV back in the day.
Were there plot holes? YES!!!! But that isn't the point of the movie. I was entertained. It gave me everything I wanted. That's what matters. So, don't complain to me that it was completely ridiculous. I already know. As a matter of fact, its part of why I love it. That and I'm a nerd. But, we won't think about that.
Its my favorite movie now. End of story.
It did. I freaking loved it. I'm going to see it again tomorrow.
Basically, they took everything I loved about the first one (giant robots engaging in deathmatches, a ton of explosions, awesome cars and, of course, Megan Fox) and doubled the amount of it in the second. That means twice as many robots and more like 10 times as much Megan Fox screen time. Oh, did I mention I saw it in IMax? So it was super huge? Yeah. That much better.
The other day, I heard someone complain about character development. Ummm.....did you not notice that its a movie based on giant robots? From another planet? who can transform into normal things so we don't notice? Do you really think things will be logical? I mean this is the only movie EVER based on a line of toys. That's right. The toys came before the movies or TV back in the day.
Were there plot holes? YES!!!! But that isn't the point of the movie. I was entertained. It gave me everything I wanted. That's what matters. So, don't complain to me that it was completely ridiculous. I already know. As a matter of fact, its part of why I love it. That and I'm a nerd. But, we won't think about that.
Its my favorite movie now. End of story.
On The Eve of Free Agency
First things first, I gotta talk about Teague, since I was too lazy to write the rest of my draft thoughts. I think they did the best they could with the pick but I'm not sold on Teague. He could be good if they get a veteran mentor for him.
#1 on my wish is Andre Miller. He's a veteran PG who can keep everyone happy. I've loved his game for years. I think he's perfect for what the Hawks want to do. I don't think they'll get him to sign with us, but I hope they do. I do think that they need Bibby back if they don't get him. Those are the only guards I think they'll do well with.
Now, I've thought alot about how Crawford fits with in with the team. He could either play point himself, let Joe play PG, bring back Bibby or bring in someone new. I think a crunch time line up could be Bibby/Miller/whoever else at the 1, Crawford at the 2, Joe at the 3, Josh Smith at the 4 and Horford filling out the lineup. That's 3 (4 if Smith puts it together) shot-makers with Horford and Smith for put-backs. I like that line-up alot.
I also think we need center depth. We need to either resign Pachulia or sign a new big man like Gortat, Birdman Anderson or Channing Frye. Also, I'm a big fan of Soloman Jones, but I am sorta biased because I have a slight connection to him.
I don't even wanna think about what other teams are gonna do right now.
#1 on my wish is Andre Miller. He's a veteran PG who can keep everyone happy. I've loved his game for years. I think he's perfect for what the Hawks want to do. I don't think they'll get him to sign with us, but I hope they do. I do think that they need Bibby back if they don't get him. Those are the only guards I think they'll do well with.
Now, I've thought alot about how Crawford fits with in with the team. He could either play point himself, let Joe play PG, bring back Bibby or bring in someone new. I think a crunch time line up could be Bibby/Miller/whoever else at the 1, Crawford at the 2, Joe at the 3, Josh Smith at the 4 and Horford filling out the lineup. That's 3 (4 if Smith puts it together) shot-makers with Horford and Smith for put-backs. I like that line-up alot.
I also think we need center depth. We need to either resign Pachulia or sign a new big man like Gortat, Birdman Anderson or Channing Frye. Also, I'm a big fan of Soloman Jones, but I am sorta biased because I have a slight connection to him.
I don't even wanna think about what other teams are gonna do right now.
Friday, June 26, 2009
The NBA Draft: Picks 1-10
The NBA Draft: It's like Christmas except we can all complain about what we got without seeming rude. Seriously though, this is one of my favorite events of the year. Normally, I don't have to wait long to see my Hawks pick but they actually are way back at #19 this year. Awesome.
Blake Griffin went #1, obviously. Now, it remains to be seen if he can change the culture of the Clippers or if he bolts at first chance.
Memphis will regret taking Thabeet at #2. I'm calling it. He's 7' 3. Yeah, yeah, I know. You can't teach size but come on. He's so damn soft. He got abused by Dejuan Blair several times and even got beasted by Goran Suton. GORAN FREAKING SUTON! And you expect me to believe he will develop?
James Harden to OKC is a solid move. He's the best shooting guard and that is what they needed. But, personally, i think Rubio is going to be special. Like Steve Nash except better. His shot can be fix but his feel for the game can't be taught.
Tyreke Evans to the Kings. This one is kind of a head-scratcher. I've read alot of love for this kid in the past week but he's still a project. I don't think he'll be better than Rubio but i heard a comparison to Joe Johnson, which is possible. They're built similarly. I guess it could work.
The T-Wolves pick back-to-back point guards. I'm confused. To be sure, I think they were unquestionably the two best players available but one is short and the other weak. Neither is a combo guard. They have to be planning to trade one. I think it'll be Rubio for three reasons: he'll get better value in return, he doesn't want to play in Minnesota and Johnny Flynn is a better leader. I think Rubio is the better prospect but Flynn is what the Timberwolves need- a tough-as-hell point guard who has proven to be a leader and possess a non-stop motor. I love Flynn's game.
Curry to the Warriors. Dumb unless they trade him. They have Monta Ellis. He's a combo guard who is on the smallish-side of things. Curry is a combo guard who is rail-thin. They just don't fit together. May be going to Suns though, which would be perfect for him to learn behind Nash.
Knickerbockers pick Jordan Hill. Eh. Best available player but any of the last four picks would have been more appreciated. From what I've heard, Hill runs like he's got lead in his shoes.
Raptors pick USC G DeMar Derozan. I like the pick only because he is the anti-thesis of everyone else on that roster. He is a high-flyer and a tough player with a terrible jumpshot.
Milwaukee picks Jennings, who was so afraid that he would be the last player picked in the "Green Room" (where the NBA puts players likely to be drafted high so they can come on stage) that he decided not to come. Not only did he not get picked last, but he wasn't introduced until after the 14th pick. Not a good sign for his maturity. I do like his game though.
I'll do the rest later. I'm sure you're on the edge of your seat.
Blake Griffin went #1, obviously. Now, it remains to be seen if he can change the culture of the Clippers or if he bolts at first chance.
Memphis will regret taking Thabeet at #2. I'm calling it. He's 7' 3. Yeah, yeah, I know. You can't teach size but come on. He's so damn soft. He got abused by Dejuan Blair several times and even got beasted by Goran Suton. GORAN FREAKING SUTON! And you expect me to believe he will develop?
James Harden to OKC is a solid move. He's the best shooting guard and that is what they needed. But, personally, i think Rubio is going to be special. Like Steve Nash except better. His shot can be fix but his feel for the game can't be taught.
Tyreke Evans to the Kings. This one is kind of a head-scratcher. I've read alot of love for this kid in the past week but he's still a project. I don't think he'll be better than Rubio but i heard a comparison to Joe Johnson, which is possible. They're built similarly. I guess it could work.
The T-Wolves pick back-to-back point guards. I'm confused. To be sure, I think they were unquestionably the two best players available but one is short and the other weak. Neither is a combo guard. They have to be planning to trade one. I think it'll be Rubio for three reasons: he'll get better value in return, he doesn't want to play in Minnesota and Johnny Flynn is a better leader. I think Rubio is the better prospect but Flynn is what the Timberwolves need- a tough-as-hell point guard who has proven to be a leader and possess a non-stop motor. I love Flynn's game.
Curry to the Warriors. Dumb unless they trade him. They have Monta Ellis. He's a combo guard who is on the smallish-side of things. Curry is a combo guard who is rail-thin. They just don't fit together. May be going to Suns though, which would be perfect for him to learn behind Nash.
Knickerbockers pick Jordan Hill. Eh. Best available player but any of the last four picks would have been more appreciated. From what I've heard, Hill runs like he's got lead in his shoes.
Raptors pick USC G DeMar Derozan. I like the pick only because he is the anti-thesis of everyone else on that roster. He is a high-flyer and a tough player with a terrible jumpshot.
Milwaukee picks Jennings, who was so afraid that he would be the last player picked in the "Green Room" (where the NBA puts players likely to be drafted high so they can come on stage) that he decided not to come. Not only did he not get picked last, but he wasn't introduced until after the 14th pick. Not a good sign for his maturity. I do like his game though.
I'll do the rest later. I'm sure you're on the edge of your seat.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Trade: Jamal Crawford to the Hawks
I love this trade for one reason. We gave up NOTHING.
I mean, yeah, technically we traded Speedy Claxton and Acie Law IV, but neither contributed anything the past two seasons. Claxton has been injured since we signed him. And I think Law may have been a player but Woodson is a screw-up so what does it matter?
Crawford is an established player. I don't know what they'll now do with Bibby though. They may re-sign him, move Crawford to the point or re-visit the JJ-at-PG experiment they tried when they first got him. Teague (more on him later) is too young to play it full time.
My only problem with this is I don't know if Woodson can handle all the egos. I'm actually kind of scared of it.
Golden State just wanted Crawford gone. At any cost. So they took back a player with and insurance payed contract in Claxton and a still-could-develop PG in Law.
I mean, yeah, technically we traded Speedy Claxton and Acie Law IV, but neither contributed anything the past two seasons. Claxton has been injured since we signed him. And I think Law may have been a player but Woodson is a screw-up so what does it matter?
Crawford is an established player. I don't know what they'll now do with Bibby though. They may re-sign him, move Crawford to the point or re-visit the JJ-at-PG experiment they tried when they first got him. Teague (more on him later) is too young to play it full time.
My only problem with this is I don't know if Woodson can handle all the egos. I'm actually kind of scared of it.
Golden State just wanted Crawford gone. At any cost. So they took back a player with and insurance payed contract in Claxton and a still-could-develop PG in Law.
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