The NBA has been less than stellar. In fact with the exception of the Phoenix Suns and Portland Trailblazers making waves in the win column there have been few bright spots. The Rookie talent pool has been a little less than exciting seeing as how every top pick except for Steven Adams and Victor Oladipo has missed an extended period of time. Don't get me wrong Cody Zeller, Trey Burke, Michael Carter-Williams, Oladipo and Mason Plumlee have all delivered in one way or the other, but none have blown away the competition.
The sophomore class has performed much better with both Anthony Davis (when healthy) and Damian Lillard (reigning Rookie of The Year) making All Star leaps. Paul George has officially arrived as a top tier player and Lance Stephenson appears to be enjoying his blossoming role as the Pacers Stephen Jackson 2.0. Roy Hibbert has established himself as a defensive juggernaut and Frank Vogel has the boys from Indy looking like potential champions. LeBron and Co, bounced back from a slow start and are rolling along just fine. The Knicks, Lakers and Nets all have high payrolls and no wins to show for them. The Warriors, Clippers and Rockets have sort of found a groove with their new parts, but still need work. The Spurs and Thunder remain atop the Western Conference and appear to be headed for a showdown.
Too many injuries!
1. Kobe Bryant and the rest of the Lakers back court options (except Swaggy P)2. Derrick Rose
3. Rajon Rondo (still out)
4. Brook Lopez
5. James Harden/Jeremy Lin (reoccurring injury woes)
6. Brooklyn Nets
7. Alex Len, Nerlens Noel and Anthony Bennett (injuries prior to draft)
8. Andre Igoudala
9. Tyson Chandler (back now, but missed extensive time)
10. Javelle McGee
So this year for Christmas I have a pretty extensive list for Santa. None of which has anything to do with Christmas morning, most of which has to do with the remainder of the season.
1. No more injuries! I mean the minor ones we can deal with, but these season ending and season altering endings have been a damper on the first portion of the season.
2. I want a massive set of deals or a MONUMENTAL deal! I am talking earth shattering implications such as:
- Carmelo getting moved to a fringe playoff team (Phoenix/Charlotte/Detroit/Minnesota) for picks and tons of players! MAYHEM
- Greg Monroe traded to a team in need for player that will place the Pistons in a winning position (Jeff Green anyone or Wilson Chandler and Kenneth Faried)
- Deron Williams traded for picks and to free up cap space for the Nets
- Miami moves Joel Anthony, Roger Mason and Undonis Haslem for a genuine big man (Chris Kaman or someone in that mold)
4. A better Slam Dunk Contest. It's everyones favorite event, so the least they can do is get it right. People will always watch it, now its time to deliver.
5. 70+ point game from anyone capable of delivering. Kyrie Irving, LeBron, Kevin Love, Kevin Durant….anybody, somebody please do it!
6. A NBA Finals that rivals last year. That series between the Spurs and Heat was perfect and I truly believe that it can happen again.
7. Lastly, a NBA draft that is not full of random picks and horrible decisions. IF THE KID IS HURT LEAVE HIM BE! Take the sure bet, not the potential bust!
Merry Christmas everyone and Happy New Year!
The Draft Fanatic.
The problem with the league is the massive use of steroids. Roid freaks are ruining the game.. That's cause for the injures. Players bodies (on Roids) are going beyond the human limit. Thus, cause injury.
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