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QUICK THOUGHTS ON TODAY'S NBA ACTION
Heat vs 76ers
Other than game 2, the Heat was challenged in every way and earned everything. The 76ers is a young team with plenty of promise, but a true go to guy is something they lacked and it was very obvious in the closing minutes. The three’s that dropped in their lone win is not consistent enough to seriously threaten the Magic, Celtics, Bulls, and Heat. Shout out to Elton Brand for reviving his career and A.I. for finally unleashing his athleticism. Yes, they were a handful but let’s give credit where it is due. The Heat defended and scored with a rhythm. Who knows if they are really a different team from the regular season but they will give Boston all they can handle. The key to this series in my opinion is Chris Bosh, he has to be a major factor not only in the offensive end, but must provide a defensive presence as well. I’ve said all along that the Heat will be represent the East in the Finals, we will see if I will eat crow or reward me for believing in them.
Spurs vs Grizzlies
Wow! What a game. Clutch or Lucky, (Manu says luck) but I’d like to believe otherwise because we know he’s got game. The Spurs showed plenty of heart but age is catching up to the veteran group. The Grizzlies showed more fight in the money quarter compared to the Spurs who were trying to catch their breath. Unlike past Spurs teams, this team relies heavier on offense while compromising their defense. Z.Bo was clutch, showing off his sweet shooting touch. I didn’t believe the Spurs would go down in San Antonio, but Memphis is a whole new ball game. This young team is hungry and eager to prove that they can claim their first series win. If they manage to pull off the upset, they will secure a spot in history as no.8 seed that sends home a no.1 seed.
Nuggets vs Thunder
This was the series that I looked forward to the most and it did not disappoint. Oklahoma City possessed two guys that can get their own shots as well as create for others. In the Playoffs the tempo is controlled and opponents are very familiar with each others schemes. This series ended in 5, but I couldn’t complain about the excitement. Both teams were physical and competed in every possession. Durant was clutch today by picking up the scoring slack without losing a beat on the defensive end. The Nuggets had the lead with 2:00 minutes to go and heart prevailed. Durant overcame the deficit by himself in the offensive end. This was yet another coming out party for KD. I believe we’ve seen a glimpse of the NBA’s brightest future star. THUNDER UP!
NBA PLAYOFFS
Oklahoma City was the place to be for a serious game 1 on sunday. Yes, I watched all 8 games through out the weekend and Yes, Derrick Rose is a beast but the performance of the weekend had to go to KD. Why KD over DRose you ask? Very simple, the opponent. Look if D.Rose happened to come up short in that heroic comeback Im still not sold that the Pacers have what it takes to knock them out of the playoffs in a 7 game series. On the other hand if Durant let the Nuggets run away with the lead in the 3rd quarter this would have spelled panic for them. Unlike the Bulls the Thunder's performance from last season's playoffs had them pegged to go far in the playoffs (they were picked to finish 2nd to the Lakers in most if not all pre-season polls for the regular season). So there are expectaions and that does not come with out pressure. The acquisition of Perkins only raises those expectations so to be down 0-1 to the Nuggets and losing home court advantage could threaten their playoff run. The Nuggets can hang with anyone and they are more than capable of beating OKC. So the nod had to go to Durant. Can't wait for game 2!
Baby BULLS No More
The Bulls are still one of the youngest teams in the NBA but they no longer carry the "baby" tag. This Bulls team not only inserted themselves in the championship race but kicked the doors down at this exclusive party. In the process Derrick Rose is not only the media darling for MVP but solidified it for the non-believers last night versus the Celtics. Boston did not have an answer, even though they are on top of every defensive category with two potential defensive nba first teamers in Kevin Garnett & Rajon Rondo. Most impressive I believe is how they are a team and play off one another. Cheers for the Bulls making that leap from talented to potential title contender and we are all invited to the Derrick Rose break out season party!!
Nike SB
Another solid colorway for Nike SB dunk. which means another cop, thank you so very much.
via sneakernews.com
SPACEJAM X NIKE SB DUNK LOW
picture via sneakernews.com
Im not really huge on nicknames that refers to JB colorways when it comes to Nike SB because its usually far fetched and need a good imagination to see the similarities. Word is its a "spacejam" dunk low and frankly I don't give a damn what they call it because the colorway is so sick. And oh yes, so stoked for these. It is now on my cop list x2. Fc*k the hype its about the colorway and I'm gonna beat the baaajesus out of these!!
GAME OVER congrats UConn!!!
So had to post this ASAP to give props to UConn for taking the title and proved me wrong! Yes it was a defensive struggle and I don't mind those games because this is basketball at its best. When two teams want it so bad that their sheer will prevents the other team from scoring. The UConn bigs not only out played the Butler front line but they completely destroyed them. I had Kemba and Mack penciled in for a big game but they were non-factors but UConn showed they can afford it b/c they had a deeper talent pool (J.Lamb & deep front court players). Butler couldn't buy a basket and whether they just missed them or it was the athleticism of the the UConn team they simply built a house with all those bricks.The UConn bigs not only held them to under 10pts in the paint the whole game but also swatted 10 shots. All around great team win for the Huskies. What a conclusion for the most unpredictable tourney. Congratulations!!
NCAA Men's Basketball Championship
So that huge field of teams is now down to two and lets get something straight, whoever claims they had these two teams playing in the end is straight out lying. LOL. After much thought and speaking with the basketball gods I am going with the Butler Bulldogs. Why you ask? What about Kemba?
Very simple, for the past two seasons no team has played their identity better than Butler. No game breakers or neck breaking plays just pure basketball with in their own ability. Yes talent is needed to win but in this level of play being seasoned is a a bigger factor in my opinion.
Fact: No one has been better than Kemba in the last month but he is the only rock on that team in saying that though a UCONN win is not out of the question. Will the other freshmen guards step up is a giant question and can the UCONN bigs out muscle and out work the Butler bigs? I don't think so.
My most compelling argument is really this: beware in betting against Butler, they were a rattled shot away from putting Duke down & this time I think it will stay in for them. Not very in depth in my strongest argument but its just how things are going thus far in this tourney.
Very simple, for the past two seasons no team has played their identity better than Butler. No game breakers or neck breaking plays just pure basketball with in their own ability. Yes talent is needed to win but in this level of play being seasoned is a a bigger factor in my opinion.
Fact: No one has been better than Kemba in the last month but he is the only rock on that team in saying that though a UCONN win is not out of the question. Will the other freshmen guards step up is a giant question and can the UCONN bigs out muscle and out work the Butler bigs? I don't think so.
My most compelling argument is really this: beware in betting against Butler, they were a rattled shot away from putting Duke down & this time I think it will stay in for them. Not very in depth in my strongest argument but its just how things are going thus far in this tourney.
NEW STUFF TO CLEAR
SOLD!!
SB Dunk Low
"Toxic Fish"
sz10 DS
will take best offer
SOLD
SB Dunk High
"Bloody Gums"
sz10 DS
will take best offer
Nike 1/2 Cent
sz10 DS
will take best offer
Air Jordan 2 Retro QF
sz10 DS
will take best offer
Air Jordan 9 Retro
sz10 DS
will take best offer
up for sale pacquiao trainer 1s
"Under the Hood"
sz10 DS
$200
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"Lights Out"
(glow in the dark)
sz10, 11.5 DS
$300
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Kobe 6 China
Finally got a pair from Nikestore online. I usually get the "Sorry" memo pop up when I'm ready to pay. So I'm going to enjoy this one!
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S/O to EZ & his recent Kobe 6 pick ups!!
Nada but Kobe 6s. Changing laces gives the shoes a new look. Take a peep out of my big brother's weekend pickups and man its sweet to have have options. #BAANG!
" rock what you like & Mark is a hypebeast "
- EZ
These Go Hard!
LeBron 8 V/2"Entourage"You'd think the boom is over b/c of the morning pick up, but can't watch the show and not fall in love with this pair. The weekend foot patrol was super successful but I can't say it was a solo mission, S/O to my go-to guy @Dn1ce and FA for holding me down. Piece of mind goes a long way sometimes. WIN!!
NIKE SANTA MONICA
Friday 2:00 pm raffleSaturday 8:00 amMoment of truth and Winning feels great especially if your half awake w/ a hangover! By the way S/O to Gandizzle, Heath & WCU for good time the night before!Kobe 6 Supreme "Rice"
EA x Pacquiao x NIKE
April 15 2011 brings out another signature Nike trainer from Manny PACMAN Pacquiao. Hope to have these in my mitts!
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EAST LA ALL*STAR KOBE 6
Meet the new edition to the Kobe 6 line up. It's been a good minute since these were released but I came up today. Shout out to the homie Jeff for hooking me up with East Los Kobe's. At first this wasn't on the fishing list but how can you deny it when it falls into your lap.
NIKE VAULT 2-25-2011
Took a trip down at the Vault and finally copped my OC Kobe 6. It took sometime but after initially passing on them and losing sleep for them, I finally closed the deal. In my opinion one the better executed pairs to date. Shout out to the Vault for restocking these f*ckers and giving me a shot at it! Inside the Vault looks slick and calm but it was pouring outside with tons of people because the Lakers are set to host the Clippers on this night. Interactive 2k11 virtual free throw station is still up and if you have not yet checked it out do so b/c its pretty knarly.
TRADE DEADLINE AFTERMATH
So the Lakers stood still when the clock hit the deadline. The Lakers are after all the defending champs and with this core the Lakers have reached the Finals three times and looks to be in position to claim the fourth trip. But there were teams who were active and some moves scratched your head while others made so much sense that it's very difficult to pass on the opportunity. Here's my point of view of the active teams and while I don't mention all the trades, these are the ones that had me stoked and at times scratching my head. Read on.
Oklahoma City Thunder:
This was a great move by GM Sam Presti. We already know about their superstar in Kevin Durant, all star PG Russell Westbrook, and how their team is loaded with youth and athleticism. Now they subtract Jeff Green & Nenad Kristic for Kendric Perkins. Perk gives them an inside defensive presence and a brand of tough basektball they sorely lacked, which became obvious in the playoffs. Then the addition of Nate Robinson off the bench is another cause of concern for other teams because the bench suddenly has a scoring punch. In a separate transaction they also acquired Nazr Mohammed as another back up big. They were a dangerous dark horse team before but now the roster on paper looks like a legit contender and a top 4 team in the league.
Boston Celtics:
It's a trade, so you give up something and get something in return. Having said that, before we can judge what the heck just happened we have to wait until the waiver wire clears because maybe (just maybe) Danny Ainge has something up his sleeve. So hold your breathe Celtics fans.
Utah Jazz:
This was probably the most underrated move because the moves were done for the future without the win now mantra. Yes, its hard to lose Coach Sloan, given the years he's been there and now to trade away a top tier PG in Derron Williams to avoid the Melo saga or risk the possibility of losing him in free agency without any compensation. Top tier PG don't just fall out of the sky (ask the Hawks) so what they got back in return is simply current value for DWill. Devin Harris is an All-Star PG, Derick Favors has upside, and a draft pick that will probably be in the Lottery is great compensation. Harris and Derick Favors fills needs but they might pan out to something more. Still raw but teamed up with Big Al, Utah might have the most talented 4-5 tandem in the league very soon. That is worth the gamble.
New York Knicks:
So the "Melodrama" finally ended and the Knicks got their superstar while the Nuggets gutted the team. Now there are enough pieces currently for this team to continue to compete but they are a season or two away from making moves to really compete for the East and join Miami and Boston as the East's elite. The key here for this season though will be the "throw in" Chauncy Billups. If he can take advantage of Coach DiAntoni's system, they can possibly be a dangerous team in the Play offs. Just don't take my word for it because this team got their superstar but with plenty of "ifs" along with it.
Los Angeles Clippers:
We finally move the immovable Baron Davis and his contract. Sounds like an accomplishment right? Sure I agree that you have to get what your paying for and clearly Baron wasn't playing up to his contract but I think the timing stinks for two reasons.
Reason number one:
Finally Blake got Baron to play inspired ball. I don't buy in the notion that Baron had to go for the Clips to become Blake's "team". Everyone knows, including Baron that Blake is the franchise and future. While #32 is here, there is a reason to play basketball. The team was starting to gel, find rhythm and more importantly an Identity. Now Davis will pout in Cleveland and we get a guy who's best asset is to shoot which means less ball movement and less shots for Gordon who is in my opinion just as important to the Clips success.
Reason number two:
The Clippers are under the salary cap. The Clippers want to keep Blake Griffin and Eric Gordon. I assume that's the plan but having seen what happened with all the movement the Clippers is a team that could have done more and didn't. How you ask? We went after the wrong Williams, as in Derron Williams. (Yes, I understand the PG log jam here but how fun and dangerous would the Clips be by boasting a starting core of Gordon/Williams/Griffin/Jordan can be. If he was available why didn't the Clips go after him? A package that includes Kaman's expiring contract, a unprotected no.1 pick which looks like a lottery pick and throw in Eminu/Bledsoe. Whatever the case maybe there were pieces available to have a shot at a top tier talent like Williams. All this movement proves that anyone can be had with the right offer. But then again this is why the Clippers are, well, the Clippers.
Oklahoma City Thunder:
This was a great move by GM Sam Presti. We already know about their superstar in Kevin Durant, all star PG Russell Westbrook, and how their team is loaded with youth and athleticism. Now they subtract Jeff Green & Nenad Kristic for Kendric Perkins. Perk gives them an inside defensive presence and a brand of tough basektball they sorely lacked, which became obvious in the playoffs. Then the addition of Nate Robinson off the bench is another cause of concern for other teams because the bench suddenly has a scoring punch. In a separate transaction they also acquired Nazr Mohammed as another back up big. They were a dangerous dark horse team before but now the roster on paper looks like a legit contender and a top 4 team in the league.
Boston Celtics:
It's a trade, so you give up something and get something in return. Having said that, before we can judge what the heck just happened we have to wait until the waiver wire clears because maybe (just maybe) Danny Ainge has something up his sleeve. So hold your breathe Celtics fans.
Utah Jazz:
This was probably the most underrated move because the moves were done for the future without the win now mantra. Yes, its hard to lose Coach Sloan, given the years he's been there and now to trade away a top tier PG in Derron Williams to avoid the Melo saga or risk the possibility of losing him in free agency without any compensation. Top tier PG don't just fall out of the sky (ask the Hawks) so what they got back in return is simply current value for DWill. Devin Harris is an All-Star PG, Derick Favors has upside, and a draft pick that will probably be in the Lottery is great compensation. Harris and Derick Favors fills needs but they might pan out to something more. Still raw but teamed up with Big Al, Utah might have the most talented 4-5 tandem in the league very soon. That is worth the gamble.
New York Knicks:
So the "Melodrama" finally ended and the Knicks got their superstar while the Nuggets gutted the team. Now there are enough pieces currently for this team to continue to compete but they are a season or two away from making moves to really compete for the East and join Miami and Boston as the East's elite. The key here for this season though will be the "throw in" Chauncy Billups. If he can take advantage of Coach DiAntoni's system, they can possibly be a dangerous team in the Play offs. Just don't take my word for it because this team got their superstar but with plenty of "ifs" along with it.
Los Angeles Clippers:
We finally move the immovable Baron Davis and his contract. Sounds like an accomplishment right? Sure I agree that you have to get what your paying for and clearly Baron wasn't playing up to his contract but I think the timing stinks for two reasons.
Reason number one:
Finally Blake got Baron to play inspired ball. I don't buy in the notion that Baron had to go for the Clips to become Blake's "team". Everyone knows, including Baron that Blake is the franchise and future. While #32 is here, there is a reason to play basketball. The team was starting to gel, find rhythm and more importantly an Identity. Now Davis will pout in Cleveland and we get a guy who's best asset is to shoot which means less ball movement and less shots for Gordon who is in my opinion just as important to the Clips success.
Reason number two:
The Clippers are under the salary cap. The Clippers want to keep Blake Griffin and Eric Gordon. I assume that's the plan but having seen what happened with all the movement the Clippers is a team that could have done more and didn't. How you ask? We went after the wrong Williams, as in Derron Williams. (Yes, I understand the PG log jam here but how fun and dangerous would the Clips be by boasting a starting core of Gordon/Williams/Griffin/Jordan can be. If he was available why didn't the Clips go after him? A package that includes Kaman's expiring contract, a unprotected no.1 pick which looks like a lottery pick and throw in Eminu/Bledsoe. Whatever the case maybe there were pieces available to have a shot at a top tier talent like Williams. All this movement proves that anyone can be had with the right offer. But then again this is why the Clippers are, well, the Clippers.
BATTLE: LA
Got to see it 15 days before its opening night. I suppose just like sneakers, some things are pretty awesome to experience early.
NBA ALL STAR WEEKEND
Blake Griffin dunk champ
James Jones 3 point champ
Kobe Bryant 2011 All Star MVP
(any other year and any other city this guy would of won it- yea and I'm a Kobe/Lakers fan)
(If the outcome was different this is the guy that would take that trophy..triple double, come on son!)
OFF TO FOOTLOCKER SANTA MONICA
2/19/2011
1:49 PM
After the successful visit at the Vault I took some time to take a nap. But it was not long until I was on the move again but this time I'm headed to Footlocker in Santa Monica on 3rd st. Promenade. To meet and greet Mr. Dwight Howard. So hopefully it works out because his schedule is real tight.
2:50 PM
FAIL! Hahahahah.. no wristbands - no go!
5:00 PM
Dinner at Alondra Wings, helped make it up but what totally helped the cause is Blake winning his first Dunk contest with crazy competition from McGee, DeRozen, & Ibaka! GOOD TIMES.
1:49 PM
After the successful visit at the Vault I took some time to take a nap. But it was not long until I was on the move again but this time I'm headed to Footlocker in Santa Monica on 3rd st. Promenade. To meet and greet Mr. Dwight Howard. So hopefully it works out because his schedule is real tight.
2:50 PM
FAIL! Hahahahah.. no wristbands - no go!
5:00 PM
Dinner at Alondra Wings, helped make it up but what totally helped the cause is Blake winning his first Dunk contest with crazy competition from McGee, DeRozen, & Ibaka! GOOD TIMES.
2-19-2011 VAULT
Nike Zoom Kobe 6 "Hollywood" aka 3D
All - Star 2011 Los Angeles
Staples Center
Los Fearless: Blake Griffin;
Who needs his own signature by the way.
First 24 people guaranteed a pair but not size.
Vault opened at 10:00 AM but by 9:00 AM-ish the small number of people because this huge line of 50+ people. Got lucky!!
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