Insignificant Monster Dunk Better than Brilliant Game Clinching Goal

Apparently.

Oh, hello there!  You must be looking for something to read, right?  What?  My absence and lack of other-consciousness was not sufficient for you.  I do apologize, but things got a little real over the weekend and I just had to keep my head down and hands up until it passed. It hasn't yet passed, but I'm a professional, not some mid-level band stuck at an airport in Glasgow waiting for the ash to pass.

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Blogsturbation Monday

And the Big Four are Syracuse, Duke, Cornell, and Northern Iowa?  That's awfully white of this tournament.  Sure Kentucky has looked very solid in their first two games, but what do those first two games mean anyway?  Maybe we should ask Kansas... But in all honesty, we would have to say that Northern Iowa is the favorite against Sparty, no? I'm not sure I've seen a more confident team than the Panthers so far.  And without Lucas, how confident can Izzo's bunch really be?  That luck can only last so long.

As for FSD, our money is on Washington walking out of this thing cleaner than anyone else.

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KG the Clown

Clowns are obvious caricatures.  They're supposed to look ridiculous because, well, that's the whole point.  They look ridiculous because it is intended to mirror their performance.  Pulling an endless thread of multi-colored fabric out of your mouth, piling into a car with your gay clown friends, and shooting water of the plastic flower attached to your lapel.  All of it is absurd, but the humor crime fits .  It's supposed to be ridiculous.

So what happens when absurd behavior doesn't fit?

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How Cute...

Two spoon-fed mama's boys, one from Silicon Valley, the other that speaks Italian, "toughing" it out and "scrappin" with one another out on the court.  

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Why Am I Not Surprised?

Because we're talking about Kevin Durant.

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Jason Kidd...

Still a douchebag



You know, just in case you thought he wasn't a wife-beater who blows kisses before taking free throws, stoops to bush league plays such as the one featured above, and will never win an NBA title...

Just in case.

Friday Bonebag

/Friday Shitbag

Bonebag:

Now that's how two superstars go at it.  40+ points for both Bron Bron and Melo.  A (HUGE) triple double for the King.  A victory for Melotron.  A fantastic overtime game for all.  There was nothing objectionable about this game: the turnovers were limited (15 combined), the shooting was solid (pushing .500), and the drama, well, it was there.  Down the stretch, Lebron and Carmelo seemingly matched one another shot-for-shot, with James putting in 15 points in the 4th quarter and Anthony posting 11.  But it was the Orangeman who would get the last laugh, by hitting the game winner in OT.  Please let these teams meat in the NBA Finals.

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What Happens to a Trade Deferred?

Does it miss the playoffs -- like a Phoenix Sun?

Or sulk like a soar sport -- refusing to run?

Does it stink like Hasheem Thabeet?

Or crust and scab over-- like athlete's feet

Maybe it just sags like a salary cap expense.

Or does it play defense?

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Boobs?

Take a close look, Ache-Man, because there has gotta be some nice bare titties in there somewhere.  Especially when you consider the fact that this picture is directed squarely at the bare-breasted capital of the continents: Mama Africa... Bras always optional.

But these aren't the boobs that we want to focus on at the moment.  No, we want to talk about the fatty breasticles that managed to vote a modern-day, journeyman stiff into the All-Star game's starting lineup.  Generally, I have no problem with such brazen exposure, but in this case, allow me to play the roll of an insecure censor pressured by a few stay-at-home moms with too much time on their hands, breathing down my neck, because Janet Jackson just flashed her A-cup to the world. (Oh, picture found... HERE... And oh, what the hell? Here you go).

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Ehhh, What's up, Doc?

The Celtics have dropped 11 of their last 17 games, dating back to their West Coast trip in late December where they were defeated by such title contenders as the LA Clip, the Warriors, and Suck Valley Suns.  Of those 6 victories, two of them were earned in OT.  And in 8 of those 11 losses, the Celtics actually had the lead in the 2nd half.  In 6 of those 8 games, they had the lead the in 4th quarter.  Oh, and two of those 4th quarter leads were by double-digits.

Yikes.

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You're Right...

I don't think you should be called "Big Baby" anymore, either...

"Big Jackass" is probably much more suitable to a man of your talents, disposition, and overall awareness of how nicknames are assigned.

Basketball Jesus... Black?

Most Boston Celtics fans, as well as fans of the NBA, have always assumed that Larry Bird was a white man.  But a recent article from Sports Illustrated.com casts doubt upon this widespread presupposition.

That Hansbrough was drafted by Bird, who was rumored to be white during his playing career, only furthered the stereotype. The widespread assumption was that Bird didn't make a color-blind selection. The truth was that Bird not only recognized the athletic qualities that some others missed, but he also saw someone who brings the same work ethic and self-discipline that he once brought to the Celtics, and Miller once brought to the Pacers.

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Tiger is the New Ron Artest

Via RA Therapy

Dear Tiger,

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Have You Seen Me?

Damn it...

This post would have worked so much better 4 days ago, when Psycho Tease had yet to make his NBA debut.  Also would have helped if he didn't score double digit points in his debut.  Because then we could have played the whole, "Have you seen my game?" angle.  Foiled once again.

But, we're rolling with it anyway, well, because we need the content.

So feel free to jump in the time machine and go backwards a few days to truly appreciate this piece.  Or, you could even fast forward a year or two, because we're pretty sure this cat is going to be a bench cheerleader for at least the next few seasons.  That is, until he goes by the wayside a la Eric Montross... A fellow Tar Heel.

At the very least, please enjoy the graphic design courtesy of A (formerly) Close Friend.

Rollin' with Rondo

So it seems that the suits over at the Boston Celtics' front office finally saw (my) the writing on the wall, wisened up, and made the right call.  Late Sunday evening, Rondo and C's agreed to a 5-year deal, locking up the supremely athletic point guard through the 2014-2015 season.  If anything, I think the deal might be a little on the short side.  After all, Rondo is 23 years old and will only be 28 by the time this deal expires, which is generally the time in a point guard's career when they are merely approaching their prime (Magic Johnson not included).

Sure, Rondo couldn't shoot a load into Mama Deuce's loose cavegina with a funnel and a pair of night vision goggles, but he can do everything else that is required of a point guard.  And as the personnel ages, hopefully the C's front office will realize that this team will need revolve around Rondo's need for speed and draft/trade/sign accordingly.  Why not keep the good decisions rolling, right?

In the end, Celtics management decided that it would be better to play with Rondo over the next 5 years, then have to play against him for the next 10, and I couldn't agree more with the outcome.

HOOOOOOOOOOOOPS!

And in lieu of this return we give our thanks for...

The irony of NBA Cares commercials...

CP3 making lemonade

The endless effort on the part of TNT to get us to watch Leverage...

And HawthoRNe...

And Saving Grace...

And whatever garbage Tyler Perry is up to now

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Homegrown Viral Terrorism

Lebron is laid up with the flu.

They're currently treating him for the H1N1 virus.

But I have my own theories...

For I do not believe it to be Swine Flu...

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3...

Walkin' a Mile in No Shoes At All.


Across the Atlantic Ocean, in the middle of the Sahara, whole villages are being burned to the ground, mothers and daughters are being raped, children are being slaughtered and nothing is being done about it.

Western Sudan is a fucking disaster. The atrocities being committed there are at least on par with that Saddam coordinated prior to his dismissal. The only difference in this case is that Saddam was not actively trying to eradicate the entire Shi'a population, unlike the current regime in Sudan who has made it a point to kill as many African civilians as possible in Darfur.

Most Americans either do not know much about the situation in Darfur, or they just don't give a shit. The US government has by and large been silent on the issue, seemingly preoccupied with the current tw0-front war being waged across the Middle East. Which is why it is nice to see one of the more visible figures in American culture lending his press power to the cause.

Often times celebrities choose to throw their weight behind a particular cause. Rock stars will write songs about hunger, actors will adopt babies from Bangladesh, pampered heiress' will come to the "aid" of their gay friends. We pretend to care, we act like we contribute by buying the album, seeing the movie, or buying that cute top. We expect this behavior from such public figures, whether or not it actually makes an real impact or not is debatable. But rarely do we see this kind of behavior from athletes. Athletes, either out of ignorance, apathy, or fear of sponsor reprisal, never seem to publicly speak out with respect to political affairs.

Sure, we saw Lebron come out in favor of Obama last summer, but considering the results of the November election, this was about as controversial as choosing Coke over Pepsi. Tracy McGrady, rather than just talking, has actually done something. He recently traveled to Chad in order to visit with some of the displaced Sudanese refugees. And since then he has been speaking to people across the country in order to drum up awareness not only of the crisis, but also in order to raise money for to meet the specific needs of the refugees.

This seems different from the average Hollywood starlet placing a pin over over her collar, and not only due to the fact that McGrady's actions are so uncommon given his profession. Rather, his actions seem to have a significance simply due to their potential alone. Athletes are generally larger than life figures both in stature and lifestyle. Unlike actors or musicians, who can hide in their respective studios, athletes are constantly visible, yet we continuously stand in awe of them. Even a contrarian such as Benny DC would still be noticeably stirred in the presence of a figure such as a Shaq, or even a Terrell Owens.

The average athlete does more for his or her community, country, and world than any average citizen, and we, the fan, preach that this is the way it should be. After all, they're fucking rich. They should do these things. But at the same time, we don't want to be preached to. "That's fine Brangelina, but just cause you wanted to give the poor Asian baby a better life, doesn't mean you have to rub it in my face." But aside from the money and the prestige, any average citizen can do the exact same thing. The NBA Cares! Well so do I, goddamn it. I can sign up for Habitat for Humanity and rebuild the Lower 9th... but the game is on in like 10 minutes, so...

But that's the very point; when someone like McGrady gets involved like this, it is different, and all aspects of his life come into play including his size, lifestyle, charisma, and reach. He is a walking billboard, but like none we have ever seen. The off-court actions of an athlete resonate in a different way than the movie star or the musician, because we attach ourselves to the athlete in a different way. The movie star and the musician's actions unfold in an orchestrated manner. Scene 7, take 4. 3rd song, 2nd set. There is neither a script, no setlist for the athlete because the game is dictated by too many variable elements, and the athlete must operate within these fluctuating circumstances... And we watch it all unfold, seeing how the athlete responds to real life stimulus.



Sure, Tracy looks about as clueless in some of the scenes as any of us would were we thrown into a Rockets-Lakers game in the middle of the 3rd quarter. And that's the best part about it. Because he is trying just as hard in this situation, as we would in that situation. But what is important is that Tracy has chosen to step down from his tower of untouchability and dropped into the real world. In fact, he has dropped to a place that is even below the real world, and has invited us all the follow. Follow down to the places that we would rather not even think about on a day to day basis. But if the high profile that he has brought to this situation, combined with his leadership skills developed on the court, can get not just the common person off of their ass, but also more athletes, then this could be a watershed moment.

This ain't Dhani Jones Tackles the Globe, folks. There's no contract in it for McGrady. In fact, there's really nothing in it for him at all. But there's something in it for us, and there is definitely something in it for those suffering across the world. And so in the face of all the misery that we typically choose to turn away from, for once we can acknowledge it and maybe even grin in the face of it, albeit for a brief moment. And we can thank the new number 3 for that.

Deadly Manuevers, pt. 2

Rondo Revisited


Salary and free agent "positioning" considerations aside, why would a team would even consider attempting to replace a performing fixture in your starting lineup? Why roll the dice and gamble on chemistry or even leave anything up to chance in the bumper car race to the free agent class of 2011? A better question might be, what's wrong with simply riding Rondo? Homoerotics aside.

As mentioned previously, Rondo's numbers have improved with each passing year that he has been in the league, in both the regular and post seasons. We can take a closer look here:

Season MP - - FG% -- FT% - ORB - DRB - TRB - AST - STL - TOV - PTS
06-07 - 1831 - .418 -- .647 --- 74 --- 218 -- 292 -- 297 -- 128 -- 137 -- 501
07-08 - 2306 - .492 - .611 ---- 78 --- 244 -- 322 -- 393 -- 129 -- 147 -- 814
08-09 - 2642 - .505 - .642 --- 100 -- 316 -- 416 -- 659 -- 149 -- 209 - 953

Of course, 2007 was a watershed for Rondo considering the arrival of two superstars to the mix. However, if you notice, the big boost in production did not come until the 08-09 season. Nearly 100 more rebounds, over 250 more assists, and 100 more points between this season and the last. These improvements are HUGE and there's no reason to believe that they are going to recede, or even level out, at least in the near future. Rondo is a freakish specimen, considering characteristics such as his outlandish wingspan (Bilas!) along with his speed and leaping ability, and as his confidence continues to grow, so too will his aggressiveness, and when Rondo is aggressive, he is at his best. At least based on what we saw in the Chicago series versus what we saw in the Orlando series.

And of course, Rondo has his drawbacks. Dude can't shoot worth a damn. But, as his numbers suggest, his shooting percentage is actually on the rise. Of course, this has more to do with his ability to get to the hole rather than to hit a 12-foot jumper. Plus, as we've seen, Rondo generally has very little trouble taking the ball to the basket, especially in transition. Many would argue that the only reason he has these opportunities is due to his teammates ability to occupy the defense, but isn't this always the case for any driving guard? And since when does a point guard need to be able to consistently knock down mid-range jumpers? If you recall, Jason Kidd has never been a great shooter nor a scorer, yet has been an institution in this league for nearly 15 years, twice leading his (below average) team to the NBA Finals. Kidd made his team better by being a decent defender, a solid rebounder, and a great passer. Rondo already has two of these capabilities, and is well on his way to achieving the third.

Perhaps the greatest concern for Rondo is his attitude. There have always been signals; a sour face here, a flip of the hand there, but nothing ever seemed like it was too much of a cause for concern. However, recent reports have surfaced with respect to Rondo's coachability and whether or not this could even become a bigger problem as Rondo approaches his contract season in 2010.

Whether or not Rondo's seemingly curious decision-making on the floor is a direct result of this "problem" or not, is difficult to say. However, this developing spat certainly complicates the contract issue at the end of next season. The Celtics could indeed end up losing their starting (premier) point guard, and receive nothing in return, and all as a result of some trade proposals gone bad and a loose-lipped executive. And that wouldn't be good for anyone. Well, maybe except Rondo.

Perhaps what is most bothersome about this situation is the lack of loyalty exemplified by certain parties. Now, this might come off as naive or idealistic, or even naively idealistic, but I am speaking more in terms of fanbase. Many Celtics fans seemed to jump at the chance of potentially removing Rondo from the roster. Sure, some had lofty notions of landing a big acquisition at the end of next season, and removing the "Rondo contract question" from the equation would certainly boost that possibility. Primarily, however, the cat calls have been focusing on Rondo's inability to perform (If I want to see missed layups, I'll go watch my son's youth games). Clever.

We have already looked at the numbers, so there is no reason to indulge these nonsensical accusations, but is there not something to be said for cultivating and maintaining homegrown talent? Boston fans used to hate the Yankees. Primarily, because they would always beat the Sox, but also because of the Yankees propensity for buying their talent. The Yanks would always seems to have an endless supply of talent due to their supreme wealth, so that they could always replenish diminishing resources. However, in recent years (and since the Sox have sort of turned the tables), Boston fans don't seem to mind bringing in outside talent to get the job done, even if their homegrown talent is the real reason for their success.

But, in this case, it just seems unnecessary.

As demonstrated, Rondo is a rising star. Is he going to be Chris Paul? No. Is he going to be Steve Nash? No. But he is going to be a prime-time point guard for years to come (and one who will play better defense then either of those two just mentioned). Plus, he has been making all-star guards such as Nash, Billups, and Iverson look foolish for the last two years, and did get the better of D. Rose in this year's playoff (No offense intended to anyone there. Just the fact is all). And when has his attitude been an issue up until this point? Prior to the advent of the "Big Three", Paul Pierce was not a popular cat in Boston. His attitude truly was a problem, but when he got what he needed, things changed. Pierce's attitude, however, was actually affecting the team. When and where has Rondo's attitude truly impacted the Celtics performance? Was it during their championship run?

What the Celtics should do is address that which is for certain; Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, and even Kevin Garnett are approaching the end of their respective terms both with the Celtics and in the NBA, meaning that talent replenishment is going to be necessary. Also, considering last night's draft, if even a third of those first 9 point guards taken pan out, then there is going to be a serious need to match up at the point for years to come. This is compounded by the pre-existing rising talent level across the NBA at the position. Therefore, why not let Rondo know that he belongs right where he is? Make him happy, give him a long-term home. This will ensure not only that not all of the Celtics current talent is out the door by 2012, but also that they can match up with just about anyone in the back court. For the league is getting smaller and smaller, so why not hold onto one of the "biggest" point guards in the league? Or, the Celtics can risk being tormented by him for the next 8-10 years when he suits up for another team. The choice is theirs.

Instead of rolling the dice, the Celtics should consider Rondo to be their future. Look how frustrated Rondo gets in transition. The Celtics are currently a slow and/or old team. Rondo is fast and young. Too often is he alone in the break, leading to him simply pull the ball back and setting up the offense or, in the worst case scenario, putting up a difficult shot in the face of an odd-man defense. Why not support this style? Adding a free agent such as Shawn Marion, getting younger, and pushing the ball could really open up Rondo's potential even more. They don't have to be the Phoenix Suns circa 2005, but the Celtics could flourish in the Rondo era if they play to this strengths. Rondo is a beast in the open court, it's when things slow down that he has difficulty. If the dinosaurs are on their way out anyway, and Rondo is here to stay, then why not roll with it?

Why not just roll with Rondo...?

FSD Mock Draught 1.1

Welcome to FSD's first annual NBA (Lottery) Mock Draft. We have studied the game film, met with individual GM's, and have successfully determined the EXACT draft order for tonight's event, so ***SPOILER ALERT***, read no further if surprises are your thing.

So, why are we only looking at the first 14 picks of the draft? Well, for consistency's sake is all (of course!). You see, the whole issue of luck does not disappear once the official NBA Lottery is completed. No, sir. For no matter which prospect a team selects, there is always an element of risk and nothing is a sure bet... Also, we were only able to get in touch with so many GM's, so ahm... the data was ahm... compilation was an...

Look, we're just too lazy to go through all 30 picks, okay?! Jeez. What are you my 6th grade algebra teacher or something? Anyway, onto the picks!




1. Los Angeles Clippers

Blake Griffin - PF Oklahoma

This is the obvious choice, though we've got word that Ricky Davis is making a late push for Thabeet. Apparently he can't decide who is funnier-looking after a fat blunt.

2. Memphis Grizzlies

Demar DeRozan - SG USC

The addition of DeRozan gives the Grizzlies the most capital letters in the League, and their own "Big Three" of ball-hogging swingmen with questionable character issues.

OR

Abstained

Nobody wants to play in Memphis. No, seriously...check out their Team Roster http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/teams/roster?team=mem , courtesy of espn.com

3. OKC Thunder

Hasheem Thabeet - C UCONN

Thabeet's presence in the paint on the defensive end is exactly what the doctor ordered for the Thunder, much to the dismay of Ricky Davis. Picture this guy in a cowboy hat and chaps:

4. Sactown Kings

James Harden - G Arizona State

The 1st round pick assured to have the most irrelevant NBA career goes to the most irrelevant NBA team last season. A match made in heaven.

5. Minnesota Timberwolves

Ricky Rubio - PG Espana

This is a really a shame since Rubio thinks he's a whole lot better than he actually is, much like Gilbert Arenas, Antwan Jamison, DeShawn Stevenson...shit, this entire squad has an inflated self-image. Therefore, he would have been a perfect fit for the DC circus. Instead young Ricky will be drafted by the Wolves and then held as a poker chip for some sloppy team that wants to waste lots of money on a player who will be terrible and probably end up murdering a hooker prior to the Freshman-Sophomore game during All-Star weekend.

6. Minnesota Timberwolves

Tyreke Evans - PG Memphis

Did y'all know that Brian Cardinal AND Mark Madsen are on the Wolves? Truth be told, I actually think this would be a good pick for them. Their frontcourt is respectable (maybe a bit generous) while their point guard situation is uglier than Kevin Love's chinstrap.

7. Golden State Warriors

Jordan Hill - PF Arizona State

When Andris Biedrins is your top rebounder, oh and when your team sucks pretty bad, it might be a good indicator that you have issues. Hill can move, rebound, score, and is shit from the free-throw line, so he should fit quite nicely into the Warriors offensive schema.

8. New York Knicks

Jonny Flynn - PG Syracuse

Last night, Jonny Flynn declared that Jonny Flynn became a household name during this year's Big East Tournament. I guess it would be safe to say that Jonny Flynn was no longer a household name after the pounding the Orange took from the Sooners in the Sweet 16. And so, continuing in the long line of this point guards with inflated-egos heavy draft, Mayor Flynn should fit right in with this pathetic New York Knicks team, that somehow can't even figure out how to lose correctly, yet still manage to talk shit as if they earned the right.

9. Toronto Raptors

Gerald Henderson - SG Duke Blue Angels

It's safe to say that G Money is certainly going to miss his long-time point guard who just ran off to Syracuse. Therefore, the G Spot is really hoping he gets drafted by the Dinos so that he can be as close to his old his old matre as possible. G Whiz wants to make sure that although he is still gonna be on a soft, unsuccessful basketball team, that at least Greg Paulus will be able to watch the games on basic cable in his dorm room... G Unit.

10. Milwaukee Bucks

Stephen Curry - PG Davidson

Buckaroos are a small town market, and so they are looking for someone who could thrive in such a situation. Enter STEFAN Curry. Due to Curry's above average vision he could potentially thrive on the Bucks offense because there are so many options. People such as Michael Redd and ahm... They also have ahm... Well, perhaps Curry's excellent speed and explosiveness to the hole could serve the Bucks well, considering all of the holes they have on offense. So long as their vast collection of goofy, below-average postmen can stay out of the way, they should be all right in a non-playoff contender kind of way

11. NJ Nets

Terrence Williams - SG Louisville

TerrBear is the kind of stud who can walk in as a rookie and make drastic changes to even the lowliest of squads... If Devin Harris ever decides to give up the fucking ball. The Nets could have the most athletic back court in the league next year, in addition to the least athletic front court in the league. So, it's kind of a wash. But whatever. T Will is for real.

12. Charlotte Bobcats

Sam Young - SF Pitt

Sam I am doesn't really make sense for the Bobcats considering they already Gerald (Yo, String. Where the fuck is) Wallace. But aside from that, their next best swingman is Vladimir Radmanovic? Jesus Christ, Bobcats, get it together. With a guy like the Sam Pig in the equation, the Bobcats could have just enough fire power to make it into the playoffs next year. Or not enough fire power to make it right back into the lottery next year, which wouldn't necessarily be the worst thing either.

13. Indiana Pacers

Ty Lawson - PG North Carolina

If the Pacers were smart, then they would take Brandon Jennings with this pick... But when has anything associated with Indiana ever been labeled as "smart", or "wise", or "intelligent". If you said the Indy 500, then you were dead fucking retarded. I'm not sure why Ty Stick has dropped so far in the draft projections. Maybe it's a question of durability, or maybe it's that Duke products have better fortune in the NBA... Gross.

14. Phoenix Suns

Tyler Hansbrough - PF UNC

Well, why the fuck not? But most likely because this team has managed so poorly over the last two years by Capt. Kerr and company, that why not continue to let the shitty decisions keep rolling? My heart says Psycho T is going to be a huge, embarrassing failure in the NBA. However, my instinct tells me that he carves out a niche somewhere, averaging 8 pts. 8 rebs. and 6 broken noses throughout his carrer... It just won't be the with Suns is all.

Note: I intially had Omir Casspi - C, The Homeland here due to the Suns adherence to spending as little money as possible in the draft, while combining that with players who will contribute little-to-known in the near future, and the gaping hole left by Shaq. But my power got usurped.

Post-Lottery Projections:

- Count on the Bulls taking yet another big man from a "championship program" with glaring holes in his game and can't score in the post.

- Brandon Jennings' Euro team is elated to find they can "stash" him in the NBA for a few years to save some money.

- B. Lee complements Ricky Rubio on his choice of hair product. Rubio responds that without other players on the floor, his hair product cannot realize it's full potential.

- I make an ill-advised BJ Mullens joke.

- Whoever drafts Chase Budinger gets pumped about him winning a dunk championship in 7 years as the 9th man on a playoff team.

- The Jazz draft a player of non-color.

- Stuart Scott pretends to be a person OF color.

- Guys get drafted in the 2nd round who nobody has ever heard of.

- Ricky Rubio Fun Fact: Hates playing Solitaire.

- No less than 4 completely irrelevant trades involving marginal bench players and future draft picks are made faster than ESPN can create "Tale of the Trade" diagrams.

Picks who will most outplay his draft position: Ty Lawson, Darren Collison

Picks who will suck the hardest despite elevated draft status: Rubio, James Harden, Blo-Jay Mullens

Enjoy an evening of Stern sans Stephen A. everyone!