Once again it's on. The NBA playoffs. 40 games in 40 nights. MVP...ROY...6th Man of the Year...all the rest, and then the chamionship! This is basketball at it's best.
Forget the idea that the NCAA tournament is better than the pros. In the immortal words of my man Iron Mike Tyson.."it's LUDICROUS!" what can be better than CP3 vs J.Kidd...or the Spurs vs the Suns (now w/ Shaq)...or the Black Mamba vs the Answer? Even the prospect of seeing a Lakers vs Celtics NBA finals has to be making David Stern drool 3 gallons a day!
So...now that we got that argument out the way, what do you think? Stop playing the safe role and pick a side for crying out loud. I'm so tired of that "we'll see what happens" deal. it's time to separate the main course from the garnishments....the pretenders from the contenders. My picks? As much as I hate to see Boston get there, I'm seeing a Lakers/Celtics finals. Those ae just the hot teams right now. Hopefully, Detroit can pull it together and prevail, but Lebron and his boys are gonna be toast this year. Sorry King James.
also...MVP- Kobe (he's due and his team is top seed) Rookie - Kevin Durant (the rest are a distant 2nd) Coach- Byron Scott (the Hornets did the whole NBA) 6th Man- Manu Ginobli (i would've said Bonzi Wells if he played more)
Most Improved- Monta Ellis (he's been the most consistent for Golden state) Defensive Player- KG (beating out Camby this year) Exec- after long hard thought, I'm giving this one to Mitch Kupchack (come on guys...he practically stole Gasol from Memphis)
