The Thanksgiving Blog 2009

I have so much to be grateful for. I have good health and a solid support group with family and friends. I'm appreciative of all things God has shown me and gave me the strength to endure and without him I am nothing. I hope everyone finds peace and a warm meal this holiday. We are all one on days like this no matter what shape size or color. We are all family and I'd like to thank each and every one of you who has become a friend to me. I would not have made it without my On-line family on Twitter, Facebook, Skype and Paltalk. Thanks for welcoming me into your hearts and hard drives. I love you all.

On a side note. I'd like to thank Allen Iverson for a remarkable career and Hampton Virginia for making him. When the NBA was getting stale and was wondering who's going to be the next big thing you provided "The Answer!"



Happy Thanksgiving Everybody!

Why AI in NY makes sense.

The Knicks have been used like this in the past by high profile stars trying to bargain for better deals with other clubs but once again I feel this is a win win situation for both parties.

Allen Iverson is looking for a stage to show he is still "The Answer". If he decides to sign with the Knicks for the veteran minimum this year and plays well the Knicks can resign him for the 2010 team without hurting the cap. The Knicks starting backcourt is currently Chris Duhon and Toney Douglass. How can AI not help there? The Knicks have been lacking a leader in the locker room and someone who plays every game like it's his last. In this case Iverson really is!

With Iverson in Madison Square Garden he can bring the fight back to this ball club. His passion for winning will force the team to raise the intensity level on both sides of the ball. The Garden loves rebels and AI is the leagues biggest one! I'm hoping Donnie Walsh and Mike D'Antoni can get it done. AI would fit perfect in the 7 second offense that Mike D'Antoni runs, hell I think AI could bring it down to 6!

"Brandon Jennings Vs. The World": Derrick Rose Edition Part 1

I've stated in the past my reasons for declaring Brandon Jennings this year's Rookie Of The Year well before the season started and I'll continue to do that. Today though is a day Brandon can speak for himself as he "leads" a young Milwalkee Bucks team into Chi-town to take on the reigning Rookie of the year Derrick Rose.

Many believe that Brandon doesn't stand a chance to be a star player in the NBA let alone Rookie of the year. They think he's too arrogant, too street and can't be coached to play the right way.



We've heard this before haven't we? Is it a surprise that on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 a young skinny rookie guard from out of nowhere will dare to be better than what is expected of him? I don't think so!

Giants Vs. Saints and why this is the biggest game of the season.

Here we go again with two undefeated teams going head to head in professional sports. We love these games because they generate so much excitement that even the casual fan finds themselves tuning in. This episode features The New York Giants with their 5-0 record invading the resiliant city of New Orleans to face the high scoring Saints who are 4-0.

In my opinion this game might be bigger than this year's Superbowl and here's why. These two cities have recovered from horrific tragedies and to have a game in New Orleans with both teams undefeated is beyond Epic and the pride of New Orleans will be on full display.

Eli's foot is hurting? Whatever!

Eli Manning should atleast start this Sunday against the Raiders. Once game is out of hand either way then he should come out. I think he can give the offense enough in one half to put the game away. I don't like him taking a week off then having to play a high powered offense like the Saints. Hopefully he gets into practice today but I feel he should give it a go even if he doesn't. The Giants currently have the best receiving tandom in the NFC and I think they will lose stride if Eli isn't out there with the first unit. Go Giants!

The NBA is back...to back?

First of all I'd like to congratulate us all at surviving another NBA off-season. For those of you enjoying great baseball seasons this is your icing on the cake and softens the blow as it seems the Yankees are winning another World Series. Me myself I'm a Mets fan but thank God I've got the Giants(3-0 Baby!).

This season we begin with the LA Lakers as defending World Champions and give them some props they earned it. Kobe was more Jordanesk by actually having to do less as Trevor Ariza and Pau Gasol emerged as budding stars. This year they return to the dance with the NBA's new "Worm" Ron Artest who I think is a great addition to a team who already has a few hidden gems on it. I believe the biggest hidden gem in the whole NBA is Adam Morrison. In the triangle offense he can be deadly if healthy. Losing Ariza does hurt L.A. but Artest's Defense and Morrison's unexpected offense can have Kobe putting up the peace sign at the start of next summer.

"Why Brandon Jennings is my Rookie of the Year!"

I have a problem with the rules regarding the age limit in the NBA. I understand the reason for it but something has to change. With all the NCAA violations being broken within the past few years why not update the system? Alot of colleges are making uncountable amounts of money off their student athletes but if the student accepts a bag of potato chips outside of the University all the success he's had is forfieted. This is why I support next generation ballers to utilize the world's resources and go get paid! There are far too many of us former players not doing what we love because we chased the dream in one place. The NBA can brainwash you into "Putting yourself in a box!"(Thanks Jesus Shuttlesworth)

Brandon Jennings has the heart of two lions for daring to take his dream elswhere to achieve his goal. Yes it's risky for most but there are some players working in grocery stores across the nation on the nightshift that can play in the NBA. They have the talent but no one told them that dreams are not always made at home. There are 7 continents on this earth full of people that love to see a good game and if an NBA team hears enough things they will find you. Brandon Jennings went to Greece and no he didn't dominate but he remained relevant. He's going to be a spokesperson that the NBA's higher ups are going to love to hate. He has swagger, style and did it his way and got to Basketball's biggest stage. He didn't conform to the status quo of players having to fake the funk for four years and then getting rookie salaries. He's already got the sneaker deal, the nice house, been on his own and all he has to do now is play ball! I think he has the easiest transition than anyone else because he comes into his rookie season already a pro and answers to himself because nobody gave him nothing. He entered his career unprotected and now his target is on "Rookie Of The Year!" which will probably be the easiest thing he's tried to do since highschool!