It's the beginning of June, and it's time for some good verbal skewings. That's right, it's Random Sports Thoughts time! Or, as it's known around my house, Independence Day!

LeBron James defended his conduct after game six of the conference finals, saying basically that a winner wouldn't shake hand with the team that beat him. Never mind that pesky sportsmanship thing.

In related news, LeBron responded to Fox Blogs' own Jon 464. He said something like "Anything you can do (throw people under the bus), I can do better! And without words!".

Ben Wallace said that he's considering retirement. Funny, I thought he retired in 2006.

And seriously, would he retire and leave $14 million on the table? I'd play with two amputated legs for $14 million! And I'd be as effective as Wallace does!

Dwight Howard said he wanted the conference finals to end quickly to get those LeBron/Kobe puppet ads off TV. Finally, something we can agree on!

Now that the Lakers/Magic FInals is set, I'm wondering this; who will Shaq root for? It must be fun in the O'Neal house right now.

How boring is today's upcoming sports day? Roger Federer's win at the French Open is a top story. Waht's next, backgammon?

The Red Wings have taken a 2-0 lead over the Penguins in the Stanley Cup Finals. Does anyone smell a LeBron in Sidney Crosby?

The Magic are saying there is a possibility that Jameer Nelson could play in the Finals against the Lakers. Didn't the Magic just see what can happen to a team that rushed someone back from injury (Kevin Garnett, anyone?).

And finally...

The 76ers are expected to hire Eddie Jordan as their coach, following Flip Saunders in Minnesota and Alvin Gentry's permanent hiring in Phoenix. Who's next off the scrap heap? No, Pat Riley; don't raise your hand!

That's it for today! Until next time, speak easily, because no words is worse than bad words! Take care!