In the early stages of what would turn into a Heat route of the Reggie Evans-led Brooklyn Nets (0 points, 6 rebounds for the man with the big mouth), Joe Johnson left Bosh tumbling like a drunk idiot into Haslem with a sick crossover.
Nasty, and he made the shot! Bosh isn't someone who should be guarding a quick wing player like Iso Joe, but he shouldn't get so embarrassed either. That looks like what would happen if I were guarding him, not an 8-time All Star. So let's break this down: Crossover to Bosh tripping over himself, made shot, against an inferior defender for the position, AND the Heat wiped the floor with the Nets (making the bench shit-talking all the better). Getting 3/5 Paul Pierces here. Nice work, Joe.
Matt Barnes better realize that my boy, Stiemsma, would break his frail, wannabe gangsta ass in half. No reason for this unprovoked attack on the boy from Wisconsin. He was setting a screen, Barnes, relax. He wasn't trying to shank you or steal your wallet. It's part of basketball. You know? The game you've been playing all your life? Maybe you didn't notice while you were amassing that awful collection of tattoos or maybe you're confused that you're not playing in the prison yard anymore. Either way, chill, dawg, chill.
Well all my wildest dreams have come true. Last night, after another virtuoso performance running the point, Kobe referred to himself as Neo. Its no secret that Keanu Reeves is the greatest American actor of all time, but the fact that his characters are now being referenced in mainstream sports is a dream come true for both of us.
The Lakers have now won three games in a row against formidable competition (Hornets were 8-4 in last 12 before LA, OKC's greatness this season need not be explained and the Jazz were 8-2 in last 10 before LA). During that stretch, Kobe has averaged just 16.3ppg, down dramatically from the nearly 28ppg he was averaging before this turnaround. I would argue though that Kobe is making a stronger push for the MVP now than ever before with his increases in rebounds and assists (8.7rpg and 13apg). He is now RUNNING the Lakers' offense. He realizes that Nash has nothing and I really mean NOTHING left in the tank and if the Lakers are going to make any noise this year, it is going to be on Kobe and Kobe alone.
I love that Kobe said if he were a PG he would be the best in the league. Just loves his game so much. Why would he not though? Being able to change his game like he is doing, at this point in his career, mid-season is fucking foolish. He should not be able to do this. Blows my mind.
If the Lakers can get into the playoffs, they are scaaaaaaaaaaaary.
Today, Reggie Evans (he of career averages of 4pts and 7rebounds) took time in an interview to state that he was unimpressed with LeBron and his sidekicks winning the title last year. "It doesn't prove nothing. That was a lockout season." He went on to say "LeBron is no different from Joe Johnson or Andray Blatche. No different."
I guess there's not much reason to spend time debating the comments of a player who has averaged about 19mpg for 7 different teams over the years. We could talk about the fact that LeBron is 16-0 lately against the team formerly known as New Jersey, or that the Heat have beat the Nets by a combined 43 points, or that he has at least 20 points in 19 straight games against NJ. Instead, let's just watch that game last year where BronBron scored 17 straight in the 4th to beat NJ.
Also, saying it "doesn't count" because it was a lockout year? Please.
The 2012 NBA Champion Miami Heat got their final prize from their title run this week with a visit to Baracky at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. The Heat's stars certainly didn't miss the opportunity to show their terrible fashion choices to the President and to all those unfortunately in attendance.
First, D. Wade brought his wifey with (good call), yet managed to pick these kicks for his return trip to the White House. Turrible. LeBron went with the hipster vibe and wore the ridiculous glasses similar to those in favor last summer during the postseason.
Can't say I understand the champions of professional leagues taking up the President's time annually(even the WNBA?!), but nonetheless it must be a great experience. And without these trips we wouldn't have this pretty sweet picture of DWade, LeBron, and former President Clinton.
Well at least the Heat aren't lacking in confidence this week. After Bosh and his (pretty realistic) assertion that he's a Hall of Famer, Mario Chalmers came out today to say that he's a top 10 point guard in the league. "In the middle part" of the top 10. Chalmers came through with some important, big games in the Heats' run to the title last year, but come on. You reckon you're the 5th or 6th best PG? Allow me to list (in no particular order) point guards you would take over Chalmers:
Chris Paul
Derrick Rose
Jrue Holiday
Kyrie Irving
Rajon Rondo
Russell Westbrook
Steph Curry
Steve Nash
Ricky Rubio
Deron Williams
Ty Lawson
Eric Bledsoe
Tony Parker
Jose Calderon
Greivis Vasquez
Damian Lillard
Eric Gordon
So I think Chalmers safely falls outside of the top 10. He isn't a bad player, and obviously isn't going to shine on a team like that. He has a role and he fills it. I guess it's good that he's confident, but sometimes you need to take a realistic look at things.
Last night, Harrison Barnes decided he would no longer just persecute pale skinned European Centers and branched off into the pale skinned, American Center demographic with a dunk that will make Shawn deny that Aaron Gray attended Pitt.
Harrison, this is the club's official announcement that you are now on the V.I.P. list. Come on in. It's 18 to party and 21 to drink, but we'll rope off a section for you and Kyrie, fill it up with big booty bitches and let you guys do you.
