Gay? Mayo? Reggie, please!

I was just wondering why Reggie Miller, ex-3pt. grandmaster and now-NBA Commentator, is getting a bit confused, playing a game of "Who`s who?" when following a play from Rudy Gay or O.J. Mayo. Is it Rudy`s mohawk? The (kind of) similar numbers - 22 and 32? Age factor? I know it`s not a sight issue, Reggie had no problem seeing -and afterward burning- the hoop. Anyway, with these two and their mean streak, I`d watch out and try to get them right, I can tell you that. But I`m sure Reggie has the balls....

The Fresh Prince of Bia Messe

Why bother going through the NBA grind, when you are alredy royalty? I mean, King James has to play, sweat, destroy on his way to the hoop, do photoshoots all day long, in order to get to be The King, while Luc Mbah a Moute is a prince. Already. As a rookie. Well, even before that. Kind of envy the guy, I guess I always wanted to be worshiped, even if just a little bit....

Move out of the way, peasant!

The Answer to the `Iverson Question`

Who would have thought?

Well, didn`t see this one coming. I mean, it`s so early in the season. Just didn`t expect Detroit to make a move this early. Ah, and what a move they made!

Trading Iverson for Billups (because McDyess will be going back to Motown soon, mark my words) doesn`t make a lot of sense at first, by after giving it couple of thoughts one can just see that it is a great move. What the Pistons get is a superstar in his last contract year, meaning he`ll play as good as possible (and Iverson can be, you know, pretty darn good). After the season, Detroit will have enough financial flexibility to examine a very strong free-agent class (including some guys like LeBron, Wade, Bosh). So, it seems to me that the Pistons can make a push for a championship this year and if that doesn`t happen, they will most probably have the opportunity to get even better next year (adding a star free-agent, the continuing development of Stuckey and Maxiell). Plus they are doing just fine without the Answer right now.

As for Denver - they get an excellent playmaker in Billups, an experienced and team-oriented guy, who wanted to play for his home town. It`s not exactly a win-win trade for both teams, but who knows how things will turn out later on. It`s a looong season after all. This trade just made it all the more spicier.

Teeth - no. Balls - yes.

16 pts. up against the reigning champs and diving for a loose ball. The result - a `W` and a shiny new dental bill. Gotta love a player on the rise that hustles like that. Respect to Danny Granger. Sure hope the new contract covers the expenses....

Better win that smile, I guess.

A little Piece of (stuffed) Joy

Anytime a player has his own dunk contest, picks pockets all night and (here comes the good part) throws a block-party (everyone`s invited), I`m happy. Anytime that player is Dwyane Wade, I`m all smiles, all day long, baby! Check out the stats:

http://www.nba.com/games/20081031/SACMIA/boxscore.html

The ArTEST Project

Even though it was a major deal, the whole trade kind of went under the radar. My guess is that people just don`t know what to think of it. Because, you know, this is Mr. Artest, a guy that literally holds his own. No matter what. Or who.

What I am looking forward to is finding out if he has finally become the master of his emotions or - not. You see, there are, according to some theories, passive-aggressive people, then there are aggressive people. And then there`s the case of Ron Artest, who can only be defined as A.A. - Artest-aggressive:

I mean, look at his face!

He`s just that kind of guy. His great qualities as a basketball player aside, I wonder if he`s (ever) going to get his emotions under control. Otherwise, he can become a loose cannon (bomb, whacko, mean machine) in a snap!. Time will tell if he finally got himself a remote-control. So far into the season, he`s looking good (read that good-tempered). If he manages to keep it up, the Rockets might finally get past the first round. The way I see it, it depends on a simple remote-control in the hands of a really special guy.

Look out, now....

Opening Night

The beginning. Well, sort of.

After giving it a couple of thoughts, I`ve decided that I just might share my opinions and views with the rest of the world. After all, basketball will rule the sports scene sooner or later. Even though it`s flawed and imperfect, it satisfies the senses, gets the blood pumping and most importantly - motivates people all over the globe.

So, enough with the bla-bla, the simple idea of this blog is to look at (and direct the attention to) those special moments in the basketball world, that make you utter "Wow!", as well as "Hmm?". And, of course, "Blahh". And, of course, we shall try to find the reason why.

Sure hope the `psy` - part doesn`t scare everyone away. So, if you think you are man enough (woman enough simply doesn`t cut it, I`m sorry), then blog right in....