i'm carefully watching the 1962 game 7 finals with the celtics and lakers. bill russell makes the most amazing play. he grabs a rebound, throws it out to cousy for a fast break, and russell finishes it on the other end with a lay up and found.
what's so amazing is that when russell grabbed the rebound, he was easily, tied for being the guy that was furthest away from his own basket, but he somehow beats everybody back, literally out racing everybody, and was the first to reach the basket on the other end.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Independent Refs
I was watching the Phil Jackson press conference today and heard him talk about his idea of having the nba refs switching to an independent source. I like this idea. At least its worth a try. I don't see any real negatives about it.
Unless, they become even more corrupted by the gamblers, which could be really bad.
But getting back to Phil, he did say a couple of funny things regarding the refs. In the current system, because the NBA are running the refs, nobody inside the game can criticize it. He compares it to a "Sacred Cow" in the sense that people on the inside are only allowed to say, oh shucks, the refs tried their best but blew it.
The other funny thing Phil mentioned was in his response to a question about corrupt refs. He says that ultimately, we're all "lemmings" in that we follow fads and fashion. Although he didn't really elaborate on the specifics, it's not too hard to understand what he means, which is that as lemmings, no system can fully protect people who want to gain more money through gambling associations.
I would love it if the NBA has a judge or higher official that can over rule calls if they are deemed to be wrong or correct calls that are wrong.
Unless, they become even more corrupted by the gamblers, which could be really bad.
But getting back to Phil, he did say a couple of funny things regarding the refs. In the current system, because the NBA are running the refs, nobody inside the game can criticize it. He compares it to a "Sacred Cow" in the sense that people on the inside are only allowed to say, oh shucks, the refs tried their best but blew it.
The other funny thing Phil mentioned was in his response to a question about corrupt refs. He says that ultimately, we're all "lemmings" in that we follow fads and fashion. Although he didn't really elaborate on the specifics, it's not too hard to understand what he means, which is that as lemmings, no system can fully protect people who want to gain more money through gambling associations.
I would love it if the NBA has a judge or higher official that can over rule calls if they are deemed to be wrong or correct calls that are wrong.
Monday, June 9, 2008
Ranking MLB Uniforms
1. Yankees
2. Red Sox
3. Dodgers
4. Cardinals
5. Cubs
6. Tigers
7. A's
8. Giants
9. Phillies
10. Indians
11. Angels
12. Pirates
13. Reds
14. Orioles
15. Braves
16. Twins
17. White Sox
18. Blue Jays
19. Nationals
20. Royals
21. Mariners
22. Mets
23. Diamondbacks
24. Astros
25. Rangers
26. Rays
27. Marlins
28. Brewers
29. Padres
30. Rockies
2. Red Sox
3. Dodgers
4. Cardinals
5. Cubs
6. Tigers
7. A's
8. Giants
9. Phillies
10. Indians
11. Angels
12. Pirates
13. Reds
14. Orioles
15. Braves
16. Twins
17. White Sox
18. Blue Jays
19. Nationals
20. Royals
21. Mariners
22. Mets
23. Diamondbacks
24. Astros
25. Rangers
26. Rays
27. Marlins
28. Brewers
29. Padres
30. Rockies
Friday, May 16, 2008
American Gladiators
Season 2 just started on Monday.
I would call this season's theme the special olympic's version of American Gladiators. They have contestants with no hearing, and no lower right leg/feet.
I have mixed feelings about the special olympic contestants because I just don't see how that guy without right feet/calf can really do the joust.
The new rocketball event looks promising. A little bit too easy but I sure would like to try flying into the air like that.
I'm not too sure however about the two new Gladiators. They invited back Season 1's two winners and made them American Gladiators. Seems lame to me. Their names are Evan and Monica. Apparently, it was part of their prize for winning the whole thing but I really can't remember them mentioning that during any of the shows.
I would call this season's theme the special olympic's version of American Gladiators. They have contestants with no hearing, and no lower right leg/feet.
I have mixed feelings about the special olympic contestants because I just don't see how that guy without right feet/calf can really do the joust.
The new rocketball event looks promising. A little bit too easy but I sure would like to try flying into the air like that.
I'm not too sure however about the two new Gladiators. They invited back Season 1's two winners and made them American Gladiators. Seems lame to me. Their names are Evan and Monica. Apparently, it was part of their prize for winning the whole thing but I really can't remember them mentioning that during any of the shows.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Shocker in Atlanta
I couldn't believe it when I found out the Celtics had lost to the Hawks. Huge upset, right?
The first thing I noticed when watching the game was that the Celtics were wearing their alternate black and green Celtics jersey?
This doesn't seem like a very good idea. Unless they had a really good road record with those jerseys on, I wouldn't tempt fate and choose to not wear the traditional green and white road jerseys.
Maybe this is Red Auerbach's way of telling the Celtics to go back to wearing their regular normal road jerseys.
In any case, if the Celtics lose in game 4 again, they better not even think about wearing that one again (even if it's their traditional green and whites).
The first thing I noticed when watching the game was that the Celtics were wearing their alternate black and green Celtics jersey?
This doesn't seem like a very good idea. Unless they had a really good road record with those jerseys on, I wouldn't tempt fate and choose to not wear the traditional green and white road jerseys.
Maybe this is Red Auerbach's way of telling the Celtics to go back to wearing their regular normal road jerseys.
In any case, if the Celtics lose in game 4 again, they better not even think about wearing that one again (even if it's their traditional green and whites).
Thursday, April 17, 2008
NBA Play-offs
Here's my crazy NBA play-off predictions:
FIRST ROUND
Lakers vs. Denver: Lakers in 7.
Celtics v. Atlanta: Celtics in 4.
Hornets v. Mavs: Hornets in 5.
Pistons v. 76ers: Pistons in 5.
Spurs v. Suns: Spurs in 5.
Orlando v. Raptors: Magic in 6.
Jazz v. Rockets: Rockets in 7.
Cavs. v. Wizard: Cavs in 6.
SECOND ROUND
Lakers v. Rockets: Rockets in 7.
Hornets v. Spurs: Hornets in 5.
Celtics v. Cavs: Cavs in 6.
Pistons v. Magic: Pistons in 4.
THIRD ROUND
Hornets v. Rockets: Hornets in 5.
Pistons v. Cavs: Cavs in 7.
FINALS
Hornets v. Cavs: Hornets in 6.
FIRST ROUND
Lakers vs. Denver: Lakers in 7.
Celtics v. Atlanta: Celtics in 4.
Hornets v. Mavs: Hornets in 5.
Pistons v. 76ers: Pistons in 5.
Spurs v. Suns: Spurs in 5.
Orlando v. Raptors: Magic in 6.
Jazz v. Rockets: Rockets in 7.
Cavs. v. Wizard: Cavs in 6.
SECOND ROUND
Lakers v. Rockets: Rockets in 7.
Hornets v. Spurs: Hornets in 5.
Celtics v. Cavs: Cavs in 6.
Pistons v. Magic: Pistons in 4.
THIRD ROUND
Hornets v. Rockets: Hornets in 5.
Pistons v. Cavs: Cavs in 7.
FINALS
Hornets v. Cavs: Hornets in 6.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Championship Odds
Top NBA Teams, chances of winning championship:
Celtics: 24%
Lakers: 20%
Spurs: 20%
Pistons: 15%
Hornets: 13%
Phoenix: 8%
Celtics: 24%
Lakers: 20%
Spurs: 20%
Pistons: 15%
Hornets: 13%
Phoenix: 8%
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