Thursday's Draft '09 posted by Ondre Baronette

I am well aware of the crap shoot that the NBA Draft can be. Especially, when you consider that the best talent may be deeper in the middle to late rounds, than in the top 5. I think I'll go out on the limb and say that the next rookie of the year, might be a Courtney Lee type of player. A polished player coming out of college, the type of player that contributes yo wins. Blake Griffin is a quality player, and put up great numbers at Oklahoma, but he is not Micheal Beasley. So, i don't expect Beasley's numbers from Griffin, and his numbers weren't that great. (13ppg/5.3rebs 47%FG) We don't have the Derrick Rose scenario, a proven floor general that can get his own shoot when ever he needed to.(16,3ppg 6.8ast, 47%FG)  I can see Sam Young going to a team that competes and get 6th man minutes, eventhough he isn't a great shooter. Terrence Willams to the Bobcats can be a positive look, maybe replacing Raja Bell or practicing against him. Johnny Flynn, Tyler Hansboro, players like that can be a ROY candidate.  OKC really needs to pull the switch on Durant for the number 1, draft Blake Griffin and work from there. But, Sam Presti is smart and he'll do things right. Rubio is a toss up, but i don't think he passes Sacramento. But, there will be trades a plenty on Thursday, and i cant wait. Where will Allen Iverson land? I cant imagine hime deciding to retire just yet. Read my blog!!!!Continue reading "Thursday's Draft '09"

Charlotte Bobcats draft pick posted by john howard

Charlotte was 2 places out from the playoffs.  This team is heading in the right direction.  The starting lineup of Raymond Felton, Raja Bell, Gerald Wallace, Boris Diaw and Omeka Okafor is a fun one to watch.  With DJ Augustine coming off the bench along with Vladimir Ramonovic, they can create some difficult matchups.  Juwon Howard is a free agent. Sean May and Felton are restricted free agents.  With Augistine, the Bobcats don't have to match offers that Felton may get.  I think they should within reason, but they don't have to.  The Bobcats need more scoring and more shooters.  The Bobcats have the 12th 40th and 54th picks to try and do just that.  Most draft boards have Gerald Henderson going to Charlotte. He is athletic and plays hard, but isn't a shooter.  The past 14 drafts have only produced one starter and 10 bench players with this pick.  I'm guessing that another bench player will be found here. The 40th pick has been surprsingly good.  It has turned out 4 bench players and one starter. The 54th pick hasn't produced anyone.  So, it doesn't look like there will be too much help in the draft.  With the history of the 12th pick, I'd trade it.  Perhaps for a veteran that can help get you over the top.Continue reading "Charlotte Bobcats draft pick"

Bobcats on the Rise posted by Matt Clark

You heard it here first.  The Charlotte Bobcats will be in the playoffs next year.  Are they going to actually do anything there?  No.  But I really think they'll grab a 7 or 8 seed.  They came close this past year to cracking the top 8.  They need to resign Raymond Felton, who's a restricted free agent.  If they can keep Felton, have a nice draft, and add a free agent or 2, they should be able to grab a playoff spot next year.  Emeka Okafor has been a very productive player at times, actually underrated overall.  When Gerald Wallace isn't suffering from freak injuries like puncturing his spleen or lung, he can be very good.  I like the core of this team, and they should be better than they were last year.  Chin up, Charlotte fans!  Your Bobcats will be in the postseason in 2010.  Count it. Continue reading "Bobcats on the Rise"

The Boston Celtics' Truth-be-Told Man posted by Hank Hill

Paul Pierce is not only too much for OKC, but he gives away tickets via Twitter. So cool, and that's why he's the man and the captain.  After being signed up on Twitter for only 24 hours (@paulpierce34), he offered free tickets to the first five fans wearing Pierce jerseys in the parking lot at 4:30 before the OKC game. You needed to know the secret password: "the Truth."

As he wrote, he showed up exactly at 4:30 in his Range Rover, and there were about ten faithful fans waiting, all yelling "The Truth." Mr. Pierce rolled down the window and  hooked up these loyal fans with his box seats and then went onto the court where he not only gave those fans, but all fans, a true show!  He scored 27 points, 20 of which came in the 2nd half being too much for the Thunder, awesome! Boston is behind their players and when they go out of their way like that it makes it all worth it no matter what happens.  Next game is Wednesday, April Fool's Day, 7:30 pm vs Charlotte Bobcats. KG is said to be returning Friday night against Atlanta and his knee sounds like it's getting better; Doc is just trying to rest it. So keep doing your thing Big Baby, and the C's should be good.  Let's go C's.   

Boston Celtics: 10 Stitches posted by Hank Hill

Big Baby: Triple Double, 19 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 stitches -- this was a good day for the Boston Celtics. They are now home after a long road trip, and as Doc says, " this is big because we need a break to get our legs back underneath us."  The C's played the Oklahoma City Thunder in what started as a close game until the C's stepped up the D and held OKC to 39 points in the second half after having a tie game at the half.  For the 3rd straight game Glen "Big Baby" Davis was in the starting lineup for 'the day by day' Kevin Garnett,  and Big Baby left his sweat out on the court as well as some blood. 

Davis has been putting 110 % into every play he is involved in.  Davis scored 19 points with 10 rebounds and took an elbow to the head from Kevin Durrant which led to 10 stitches but that did not slow him down at all.  Captain Paul Pierce also stepped up as usual and led the game with 27 points, 20 of which came in the 2nd half.  Rondo and Marbury combined for 19 assists and House scored 16 off the bench which is going to be a huge factor come playoff time!   The final of the game was 103-84 making the C's 55-19 still .600 behind the Magic for the 2 seed.  If the Boston Celtics keep up the energy they played with today and give our starters a rest, they should be looking great heading into the 09 playoffs.  The C's next game is Wednesday, April Fool's Day against 33-40 Charlotte Bobcats at 7:30 so stay tuned; this is only going to get better.  Lets Go Celts!

Bobcats to consider free agent Iverson (AP)

The Charlotte Bobcats have an owner who's losing millions and looking to sell. They've struggled to move tickets, win games and become relevant in a town that used to adore the NBA. Allen Iverson could change that. Pair the polarizing guard with coach Larry Brown again and they wouldn't just be talking about games in Charlotte, they'd be talking about practice, too. [read full article]

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Jordan interested in buying Bobcats (AP)

The Charlotte Bobcats are for sale and Michael Jordan is interested. First, he has to put an ownership group together. Addressing the issue on Thursday night for the first time since the news last month that majority owner Bob Johnson is seeking to sell, Jordan shied away from going into detail about his plans. [read full article]

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Hansbrough auditions in Charlotte (AP)

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