 Friday, February 22, 2008
King James' New Court Jesters
LeBron James got some much needed help on Thursday before the NBA Trade Deadline. The Cavs got Ben Wallace, Wally Szczerbiak, Joe Smith, Delmonte West, and a draft pick in a three team trade with the Seattle Sonics and Chicago Bulls according to NBA.com. Are you kidding me? This is legalized theft. OMG! Unbelievable. I am speechless.
In other news, I am happy for Bobby Jackson who has another chance to contend with the Houston Rockets. (I like the Hornets but this can help the Rockets escape the first round.) The Rockets just won their tenth game in a row and got even better with Bobby. I met Bobby at the Garden after a Kings-Knicks game in 2002. He was a really nice guy. Good luck Bobby!
I don't follow Portland and Seattle that closely because their games aren't broadcast that often here in the City. But, watch out for these teams in the future. Portland beat Seattle on Thursday night on TNT and is only 4.5 games out of the 8th spot in the Western Conference. This is without the injured Greg Oden. How scary will they be when he is healthy? Don't sleep on Seattle. Their record isn't that good now but they will be getting some draft picks plus veterans like Barry and Elson from San Antonio. Watch when they start to gel with Rookie of the Year candidate Kevin Durrant.
The NBA has to make a change. Since the Western Conference is so good, I have to agree with TNT analyst Reggie Miller that the Top 16 NBA teams, NOT eight from the East and eight from the West make the playoffs. It's just not fair to deserving teams like Portland and Seattle in a couple of years.
Bottom Line: I am so happy for King James. The Cavs now have enough to beat the Pistons and/or the Celtics, touch wood, and anyone who survives in the Western Conference. I am even happier than I was yesterday. I am coming out of my steroid and HGH blues. Woooo!
Posted by The Tank in Basketball Heaven.
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