Basketball from a
fans perspective
I can still see it
Remember the shot of LeBron James and Lance Stephenson lined up next to each other on the free-throw line a few years ago? Stephenson had been assigned to guard LeBron, we suppose Stephenson unable to limit LeBron’s scoring figured about another method to annoy him, he would blow in his ear. Don't know what type of strategy he attempted to employ however it didn't work. Hopefully all is forgiven now since they are now teammates, LOL.
The return
We could foresee the return to the days of Chamberlain-Russell or Kareem and Parish. Those battles at the center position that were once a staple of NBA play. Okay, I’m getting ahead of myself this might not come to fruition, the hope is the two rookies will face each other throughout what is hoped for good and exciting NBA careers. Big men 7-foot 1-inch DeAndre Ayton of the Suns and the Magic’s Mohamed Bamba also 7 feet 1 were matched against the other in summer league action on Monday. The Suns won the game 71-53 over the Magic, Ayton lead the way for the Suns with 17 points and 13 rebounds, Bamba was held to 4 points and 5 rebounds.
We could foresee the return to the days of Chamberlain-Russell or Kareem and Parish. Those battles at the center position that were once a staple of NBA play. Okay, I’m getting ahead of myself this might not come to fruition, the hope is the two rookies will face each other throughout what is hoped for good and exciting NBA careers. Big men 7-foot 1-inch DeAndre Ayton of the Suns and the Magic’s Mohamed Bamba also 7 feet 1 were matched against the other in summer league action on Monday. The Suns won the game 71-53 over the Magic, Ayton lead the way for the Suns with 17 points and 13 rebounds, Bamba was held to 4 points and 5 rebounds.
He said no
Recently while standing at the Burger King counter waiting for my order another customer came in. I glanced at the guy and began a conversation something I don't often do with a total stranger, “How tall are you?” He responded “6 foot 8 inches.” I then said “I betcha you played ball”, he said “I tried playing it but really didn’t like it.” I’m sure somewhere a person or persons has made a similar statement. It just caught me off guard considering the height of this guy. I wondered if he’d faced a talent issue and just wasn’t good enough to play. Oh well, the associate behind the counter handed me my order and I departed.
Recently while standing at the Burger King counter waiting for my order another customer came in. I glanced at the guy and began a conversation something I don't often do with a total stranger, “How tall are you?” He responded “6 foot 8 inches.” I then said “I betcha you played ball”, he said “I tried playing it but really didn’t like it.” I’m sure somewhere a person or persons has made a similar statement. It just caught me off guard considering the height of this guy. I wondered if he’d faced a talent issue and just wasn’t good enough to play. Oh well, the associate behind the counter handed me my order and I departed.
Disappointing news
It’s been reported Mavs rookie Luka Doncic signed his NBA contract, despite the legal entanglements delaying his NBA start we must wait awhile longer. It appears he’s likely to not make an appearance this summer, it’s NBA training camp and the exhibition portion before we might see him in action. Despite this issue immediately after the Mavs latest game the television cameras highlighted Doncic besieged by a bevy of kids (and maybe some adults) wanting his autograph.
It’s been reported Mavs rookie Luka Doncic signed his NBA contract, despite the legal entanglements delaying his NBA start we must wait awhile longer. It appears he’s likely to not make an appearance this summer, it’s NBA training camp and the exhibition portion before we might see him in action. Despite this issue immediately after the Mavs latest game the television cameras highlighted Doncic besieged by a bevy of kids (and maybe some adults) wanting his autograph.
He’s signed, sealed
and delivered
The title above has nothing to do with the 1970 hit by Stevie Wonder, it refers to the Lakers draft pick Isaac Bonga. Bonga arrived in Los Angeles via trade, drafted by the Sixers as the 39th pick in the second round the 6-foot 9-inch point guard rights were later traded to the Lakers. It was mentioned previously Bonga is a lean 203 pounds. His fit with the Lakers is yet to be determined, after signing he joined the Lakers Summer League team in Las Vegas.
The title above has nothing to do with the 1970 hit by Stevie Wonder, it refers to the Lakers draft pick Isaac Bonga. Bonga arrived in Los Angeles via trade, drafted by the Sixers as the 39th pick in the second round the 6-foot 9-inch point guard rights were later traded to the Lakers. It was mentioned previously Bonga is a lean 203 pounds. His fit with the Lakers is yet to be determined, after signing he joined the Lakers Summer League team in Las Vegas.
It was first believed Bonga
might remain in Europe continuing to develop his game since he is only 18-years
old. It now appears he might play for
the South Bay Lakers of the G-League.
The 2018 draft for the Lakers certainly has been international, Moe
Wagner played at Michigan and Svi Mykhailiuk at Kansas. Home for Wagner is Germany and Mykhailiuk is
from the Ukraine, Bonga is from Germany.
Did you hear?
They broke the law in their rush to be first, late Sunday afternoon July 1 it was announced by LeBron James agent his client intended to sign with the Lakers. That same evening an apparel website contained a photo displaying a Laker jersey with James on the back and the numbers 00, Monday morning the jersey was shown with the addition of 23 being added LeBron's number. You ask, what was the issue since LeBron announced he was signing with the Lakers? LeBron was yet to sign a Laker contract, truth is he didn't sign on the dotted line until July 9. It was noted this is forbidden to market a product representing an athlete who was not a member of the team. Okay it's a technicality however rules are rules, we presume an oversight of this type would only occur with a LeBron, Kobe or MJ.
They broke the law in their rush to be first, late Sunday afternoon July 1 it was announced by LeBron James agent his client intended to sign with the Lakers. That same evening an apparel website contained a photo displaying a Laker jersey with James on the back and the numbers 00, Monday morning the jersey was shown with the addition of 23 being added LeBron's number. You ask, what was the issue since LeBron announced he was signing with the Lakers? LeBron was yet to sign a Laker contract, truth is he didn't sign on the dotted line until July 9. It was noted this is forbidden to market a product representing an athlete who was not a member of the team. Okay it's a technicality however rules are rules, we presume an oversight of this type would only occur with a LeBron, Kobe or MJ.
