“Candyman”
How many of you saw the horror movie “Candyman?” The short version of the movie a woman is researching an urban legend and comes across an account of people murdered under mysterious circumstances. Later the audience discovers it’s the Candyman killing individuals in the movies. The Candyman was the specter of an 19th Century slave, his right hand had been cut-off as punishment for an illicit affair with a slave owners’ wife. It was never clear (at least to me) how the hook replaced his hand. In any event he’d use the hook to stab persons throughout the movie. The Candyman couldn’t appear unless you stated his name 3 times in a row, one final thought.
How many of you saw the horror movie “Candyman?” The short version of the movie a woman is researching an urban legend and comes across an account of people murdered under mysterious circumstances. Later the audience discovers it’s the Candyman killing individuals in the movies. The Candyman was the specter of an 19th Century slave, his right hand had been cut-off as punishment for an illicit affair with a slave owners’ wife. It was never clear (at least to me) how the hook replaced his hand. In any event he’d use the hook to stab persons throughout the movie. The Candyman couldn’t appear unless you stated his name 3 times in a row, one final thought.
Sequels never approach the
original, there were two sequels neither of which was a commercial
success. By now you are scratching your
head and wondering “What the &*%$ is
he discussing a movie I thought this
was a basketball blog.” You are so very
correct, I was watching SportsCenter highlights of the Lakers-Nuggets
game. One host said at the end of the
video, “Where is LaVar Ball?” The other host said, “Quiet, if you say his name 3 times
in a row he’ll show up.” I guess the
3-name count could just as easily apply to
Beetlejuice, in any event the Lakers beat the Nuggets with LeBron’s
triple-double 121-114.
Center play in the NBA
Despite Joel Embiid talking trash concerning Andre Drummond I will still add Drummond if I’m starting a team. He’s not as polished offensively as Embiid and he’s not a good free-throw shooter, he makes up for his shortcomings in those departments rebounding the ball. Drummond might be better at rebounds than Embiid. Although the verbiage is one-way for the most part (Embiid) the NBA is in great shape at the center position. This despite the fact we claim small ball as the game of the present NBA. Check this out, Drummond is 25, Embiid is 24 and Karl-Anthony Towns is but 22. There you have it the three best centers in the league and all under age 25.
Despite Joel Embiid talking trash concerning Andre Drummond I will still add Drummond if I’m starting a team. He’s not as polished offensively as Embiid and he’s not a good free-throw shooter, he makes up for his shortcomings in those departments rebounding the ball. Drummond might be better at rebounds than Embiid. Although the verbiage is one-way for the most part (Embiid) the NBA is in great shape at the center position. This despite the fact we claim small ball as the game of the present NBA. Check this out, Drummond is 25, Embiid is 24 and Karl-Anthony Towns is but 22. There you have it the three best centers in the league and all under age 25.
Jontay Porter
Mizzou fans were pumped for the season, this despite the fact Michael Porter Jr. left for the NBA. The recruiting class while not as outstanding as the previous year was still good. Jontay Porter the younger brother was expected to lead this group of young Tigers then BAM! The roof caved in, during a Sunday scrimmage Porter suffered a devastating injury, he would sustain a torn ACL and MCL. Porter is now lost for the season, it’s possible he might miss next season and there is a likelihood he might never play basketball again. I cannot and do not speak for Mizzou Nation but I’m extremely disappointed. Disappointed for the young man, his family and the coaching staff, in closing allow me to clear an issue.
Mizzou fans were pumped for the season, this despite the fact Michael Porter Jr. left for the NBA. The recruiting class while not as outstanding as the previous year was still good. Jontay Porter the younger brother was expected to lead this group of young Tigers then BAM! The roof caved in, during a Sunday scrimmage Porter suffered a devastating injury, he would sustain a torn ACL and MCL. Porter is now lost for the season, it’s possible he might miss next season and there is a likelihood he might never play basketball again. I cannot and do not speak for Mizzou Nation but I’m extremely disappointed. Disappointed for the young man, his family and the coaching staff, in closing allow me to clear an issue.
I don’t believe in curses,
someone said “The family is cursed”
you can believe that if you wish however that’s not my view. Moving forward senior Kevin Puryear, Mitchell
Smith or Reed Nikko possibly move into the spot vacated by Jontay Porter. The best line I’ve read thus far comes from
Jeff Gordon St. Louis Post Dispatch. He
wrote; “Back off from the cliff
people. Missouri basketball will be just
fine.” NOTE: Prior to
publishing this story Mizzou received good news. On Friday evening Mizzou announced Mark Smith
6-foot 4-inch 225 guard would become eligible to play immediately. Smith a transfer from Illinois was to sit out
this season and be eligible for the 2019-20 season. Mizzou had appealed his case prior to the
Jontay Porter injury so this is certainly good news.
Is it the LeBron factor or something else?
No two-ways around it JaVale McGee is a journeyman or reserve player at least that was my belief. Drafted in 2008 by the Wizards over the summer the Lakers became NBA team number five or six considering he’s played for the Nuggets twice. For the most part throughout his career he’s been a reserve player. Suddenly at the age of 30 and playing starter minutes on the Lakers McGee is having a breakout year. He’s moved from a career average of 7.5 points and 4.8 rebounds up to 16.3 points and 7 rebounds a game. McGee has increased his scoring and rebounds but also is providing stellar defense around the basket.
No two-ways around it JaVale McGee is a journeyman or reserve player at least that was my belief. Drafted in 2008 by the Wizards over the summer the Lakers became NBA team number five or six considering he’s played for the Nuggets twice. For the most part throughout his career he’s been a reserve player. Suddenly at the age of 30 and playing starter minutes on the Lakers McGee is having a breakout year. He’s moved from a career average of 7.5 points and 4.8 rebounds up to 16.3 points and 7 rebounds a game. McGee has increased his scoring and rebounds but also is providing stellar defense around the basket.
Although I wasn’t a fan of
Brook Lopez I assumed the Lakers would suffer at the post after he left for the
Bucks. I thought Ivica Zubac would come
to the forefront and play major minutes, McGee has managed to keep Zubac’s butt
planted firmly on the bench. McGee
playing limited minutes couldn’t be a full-time starter, could he? The season is less than two weeks old and
let’s just say I’ve been pleasantly surprised at McGee’s play. I guess it must be the LeBron factor, he
managed to raise the level of play of many Cavs and Heat teammates. McGee will never allow Laker fans to consider
him the second coming of Chamberlain or Abdul Jabbar, the LeBron factor has
made him better than Brook Lopez in my view.
