Rudy, Rudy, Rudy

Sorry wrong sport, even the wrong name but this story is not fiction. Many folks including former Notre Dame QB Joe Montana said most of the stuff in that movie didn't occur, pure Hollywood. The folks chanting Jeremy, Jeremy are rooting for a legitimate hero. Last night against the Raptors Lin scored 27 points dished out 11 assists and finished it off with a last second 3 with 00.5 on the clock. I thought there might be a requirement for D'Antoni to confer with Anthony once he returns. I don't think so, I think Lin is in charge and proved it last night with Amare Stoudemire on the floor.

 

Seattle

Do you think Seattle might want another NBA team? I certainly can't speak for the residents but I'm sure a significant number probably want the NBA back. A new player has come forward who appears to have the answer for the city. Christopher Hansen claims to have the money, he just needs a franchise. The NBA is certainly not looking at expansion based on today's economics so it must be an existing franchise.

A San Francisco hedge-fund manager met with officials in the Seattle mayor's office last month, Hansen wants the NBA in Seattle again. "Christopher Hansen, 44-year old Seattle native Christopher Hansen, approached the city about his desire to buy an NBA team and build an arena south of Safeco Field." Hansen is eyeing developments in Sacramento, it's his view if a new arena is not built the Kings will move south. The key date is March 1st which is fast approaching, Sacramento must provide the NBA evidence of plans for a new arena. Sacramento is under the gun again same as last year. Best guess Hansen purchases the Kings from the Maloof Brothers and then moves the franchise to Seattle. Of course this is all speculation on my part, I don't think the team is going to Anaheim. Los Angeles metro certainly has enough population but three teams might be one to many even for Southern California. (Feb 4, 2012 Seattle Times)

Your choice for player of the year?

I watched with interest an ESPN discussion regarding the NCAA player of the year. The usual suspects were mentioned Ohio State's Jared Sullinger, KU's Thomas Robinson and several others. I don't remember them mentioning Creighton's Doug McDermott, most likely it's the school he attends. A player attending a
mid-major (I hate that term) school tends to be overlooked. The other issue we become fixated on athletes headed to the NBA, I have no idea if NBA scouts are attending his games, I know this the guy can flat out shoot. As this is written he's led Creighton to a 21-4 record. This 6-7 220 pound small forward has numbers as good as anybody in the country. McDermott's numbers, 23.3 points and 8.4 rebounds a game while shooting .616 from the floor. The guy is shooting an amazing .500 from the 3-point line and .837 from the free-throw line. Did I mention he's in the middle of his sophomore year?

How tall is tall?

I pose the question based on the NBA of today. Draftexpress.com has Mizzou's Marcus Demon at the 20th pick in the second round of their mock 2012 draft. Even more interesting they list him as a shooting guard which in reality he is. The question is if drafted will he be a one or a two? The Lakers Andrew Goudelock was a do everything guard last season for College of Charleston. The Lakers roster list him as a point guard and in all actually that's probably going to be his lot in the NBA. The same probably is true for Denmon should he be drafted. Laker great Jerry West was considered a shooting guard who had the talent to pass the ball, West is
6-2.

Not again

Once again Blazer center Greg Oden has endured another surgical procedure. Unfortunately Oden cannot remain healthy enough to play an entire season, it's always been one operation after another after another. The press release indicated Oden had played in a total of 82 games since he was drafted 1st by the Blazers in the 2007 NBA Draft. The Blazers have been criticize for picking him instead of Kevin Durant, the organization cannot be blamed for picking Oden instead of Durant. Coming out of Ohio the 7-0 foot 285 pound Oden appeared to be the better choice over the skinny 6-9 235 pound Durant. The surgery was an arthroscopic procedure to remove "debris" from his right knee. When healthy (which hasn't been often) Oden has looked good on the court, not so much offensively but he exhibited a strong defensive presence around the basket.