I'm really depressed

I guess K-State has Mizzou's number, I certainly didn't expect Mizzou to beat them by 20 points but I did expect a win. Oh well it's on to Allen Fieldhouse on Saturday.

 

Why Tyson Chandler is here

You might have thought money and the prospect of playing in the Big Apple was the hook for Chandler. Not so, according to the New York Post the Knicks number one fan takes the credit Spike Lee. "Lee, who has become tight with the Knicks front office and attends periodic practices, chatted up Chandler before the Dallas game in early February last season. Last year he was trying to convince me to come here in free agency as if he was the general manager or owner." So now we know why Chandler is in New York rather than some other NBA location. The story might not be true but certainly sounds like something the number one Knick fan would do to help "his" team. Unlike some celebrities who only show up at games Lee has been in the audience at NBA draft night. Last Friday Lee had a Jeremy Lin high school jersey, for Sunday's game he sported the Harvard jersey. (New York Post)

 

He said what?

Stop me if you heard this one---LeBron is on his way back to Cleveland! Sorry, I getting ahead of myself Bron's not exactly headed back to Cleveland. Bron was asked the question and his response "he could return to play for the Cavs under owner Dan Gilbert because Gilbert is not the coach." Hey LeBron "if you are so anxious to return to Cleveland why did you leave in the first place?" Is it possible Bron has finally come to the conclusion his exit was poorly handled. I read somewhere a writer stated Bron was in an uncomfortable position. All his life he'd been the hero, loved and cheered by the masses, from biddy basketball to the Cavs Bron was always loved. He (or his advisors) had no comprehension of him leaving Cleveland, I'm sure they figured there would be backlash but certainly not the degree that eventually occurred. Besides the championship rings I understand the difference between he and Kobe Bryant. Just an observation on my part, I think to a degree Bryant enjoys the role of villain. Bryant has said as much, he loves playing on enemy basketball courts.

The point guard

Interesting Lin-sanity has kicked Ricky Rubio and Jimmer Fredette to page 2. Our attention was focused on Rubio and Fredette, but coming forth from the Knicks bench comes Jeremy Lin a player they almost released. There are a number of NBA stories this season but certainly Jeremy Lin and Ricky Rubio have sparked an increased interest in the NBA. I'm not sure of the numbers but the turn styles at Target Center Minnesota's have blown up. Jeremy Lin in The Big Apple, I don't think we could have written a screen play with this scenario. The NBA has become the league of point guards, practically every team except my Lakers have a quality point guard. Just mention a few MVP Derrick Rose, old man Steve Nash at age 38 leading the league in assists. Rajon Rondo is also a story, I don't even remember this guy at Kentucky do you? I do remember I read his name prior to the draft and most scouts were saying the same thing, "he can't shoot." That element of his game is still not developed but the intangibles he brings to the court negate his average shooting. As for Jeremy Lin this is no "Rudy" story, the book and movie are pure fiction---here we are witness to the real thing!

Where is he

Ishmail Wainwright left Raytown South (KC metro) to attend Montrose Christian Academy. Montrose is located in Rockville Maryland near Washington D.C. I wanted to check on the progress of this 6-6 220 pound small forward. Wainwright was the first player to commit to Mizzou and coach Frank Haith, a short time later he de-committed with the comment he wanted to check other schools. Wainwright indicated he was pleased with the change of schools, he indicated he was also pleased in the number of collegiate scouts visible for Montrose games. I wanted him at Mizzou maybe because he was the first to verbally commit. At this point I would be surprised if Wainwright is headed to Mizzou, the school has received signed letters of intent from two small forwards for the 2012-13 year.

Playing both sports?

Mizzou was jumping up and down with excitement in the signing of Dorial Green-Beckham. Green-Beckham is a 6-6 220 pound wide receiver and rated a 5-star recruit by Rivals. Power Mizzou.com has him listed on it's football and basketball page, Green-Beckham indicates he might attempt to play football and basketball at Mizzou.