Look in the mirror please
It’s
interesting listening to Knicks owner James Dolan, he blames Phil Jackson, Jeff
Hornacek and vendor Joe Smith for the poor play of the team. Just kidding about the vendor part, I don’t
even know if the Knicks have anyone working for them named Joe Smith. The point I’m attempting to make Dolan is
blaming everyone except himself. Dolan
signed off on hiring Phil Jackson and we guess the same for Hornacek.
I can admit the choice of Phil Jackson the general manager was not a good move, Phil Jackson the coach would have been much better. As for Dolan I offer you no proof except my belief, he is similar to the Wizard in the movie classic The Wizard of Oz. When discovered his line was “Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain. The great Oz has spoken.” Dolan is behind the curtain I don’t believe he’s simply allowing Phil Jackson and others to run his team into the ground. Phil’s been history since June 2017 almost a year, how long are we going to hold on to that story because they were before Phil arrived on the scene.
I can admit the choice of Phil Jackson the general manager was not a good move, Phil Jackson the coach would have been much better. As for Dolan I offer you no proof except my belief, he is similar to the Wizard in the movie classic The Wizard of Oz. When discovered his line was “Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain. The great Oz has spoken.” Dolan is behind the curtain I don’t believe he’s simply allowing Phil Jackson and others to run his team into the ground. Phil’s been history since June 2017 almost a year, how long are we going to hold on to that story because they were before Phil arrived on the scene.
Phantom of the Opera
Sixers
Joel
Embiid has been complaining all week, not a usual complaint. Embiid wanted in the Sixers lineup and the medical staff was yet to clear him. He’d missed the first two playoff games and
was desperate for action. Late Thursday
afternoon word came he would be in the lineup for the Thursday evening game. He would don a mask due to the surgically
repaired orbital bone injury he’d suffered. Those of us who wear eye glasses
realize how difficult our peripheral vision is affected at times, how would the
mask affect his shot?
The
verdict is in, Emiid and crew managed a 128-103 victory over the Heat, the
Sixers now lead the series 2 games to 1.
In 30 minutes of action after missing 8 regular season and 2 playoff
games it appeared Embiid had not missed a beat.
Embiid’s box score read 23 points while shooting .455 from the floor
along with 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 blocked shots. A feud might have begun between these two NBA
teams, it involves late game layups at the time in Games 2 and 3 when the
winner was already clear.
Who is he?
You
might remember reading an account about the greatest centers in Laker
history. The Laker fan website omitted
the name of Elmore Smith, on my list I replaced Andrew Bynum’s name with that
of Smith. You ask exactly what did he
accomplish to be placed on your all-time list?
The first statement is bold on my part, Smith was a shot-blocking
fool. Although it is 2018 the single
game block record of 17 is still held by Smith, he accomplished this feat Oct
28, 1973 in a game against the Blazers.
In the game Smith had a triple-double 12 points, 16 rebounds and the 17 blocked
shots.
We
really don’t know how many blocks were recorded by Smith, he played two years
prior to the time the NBA began tracking blocked shots. Smith was drafted in 1971 by the defunct
Buffalo Braves (Los Angeles Clippers) and two years later would become a Laker. Smith along with two other players was later
traded to the Bucks after the 1974-75 season wait for it…. Kareem Abdul
Jabbar. Smith arrived in the NBA from
Kentucky State being the anchor on a triple NAIA championship run. Although Smith was only a Lakers for two
seasons I believe his impact was much greater than Andrew Bynum, besides the
fact he was directly responsible for them acquiring Abdul Jabbar.
Hey Mizzou fans
So, the season didn’t quite turn out as you hoped, disappointed? I certainly can say I am, however I’ve not lost hope aimlessly passing the time? No way, I’m excited for the upcoming basketball season for the Mizzou Tigers. Recruiting is not yet complete but allow me two guesses, Michael Porter Jr. leaves and brother Jontay stays. Jontay Porter remaining plus the incoming recruits should still make for a competitive run next season. Recruiting is not complete, although this class is nowhere near the level of last season (3 by 247 Sports) Rivals list Mizzou’s 2018 class as the 44th rated class in the nation.
So, the season didn’t quite turn out as you hoped, disappointed? I certainly can say I am, however I’ve not lost hope aimlessly passing the time? No way, I’m excited for the upcoming basketball season for the Mizzou Tigers. Recruiting is not yet complete but allow me two guesses, Michael Porter Jr. leaves and brother Jontay stays. Jontay Porter remaining plus the incoming recruits should still make for a competitive run next season. Recruiting is not complete, although this class is nowhere near the level of last season (3 by 247 Sports) Rivals list Mizzou’s 2018 class as the 44th rated class in the nation.
As
I’ve often indicated I’m a “glass half full guy rather than half empty.” This team with the Porter brothers was projected
to finish 5th in the SEC, with Jontay in the lineup Mizzou managed a
tie for third place. After a year of
watching him prowl the sidelines I believe this was partially accomplished due
to Cuonzo Martin at the helm. Did he
make some mistakes, no doubt but he managed to get this patched together team
(injuries, transfers and suspensions) into the NCAA Tournament? Mizzou had not played in the tournament since
2013. We have no ability to see into the
future however it appears quite bright.
