Basketball from a
fan’s perspective
The plan is…….
We are slightly confused in this part of the country; we guessed the project to refurbish Key Arena was the ending result in Seattle. There was debate between a remodel of the existing building or a new one. Once the city council approved the Key Arena project, we figured that was the end. We knew Seattle was to receive an expansion NHL team and the Sonics might be a future possibility to play in the building. Apparently, that is not the case or at least presently. Reading MyNorthwest.com recently a different perspective was gained.
From the article it appears Chris Hansen’s group is
attempting to build a brand-new arena and it would be Sonics only. Hansen’s been in the lead in the effort to
return the NBA to Seattle, you might remember the Kings were virtually sold at
a point. He planned on moving the
franchise north until David Stern stepped in and a local group purchased the
Kings. Back to the subject at hand,
there is a website with details of the arena design and related information
regarding the plan.
Rookie of the Year
It was mid to late December; this writer declared the Mavs Luka Doncic Rookie of the Year. The Hawks Trae Young said hold on a moment I’m here too, this occurred at some point in January. Young came on like a streaking meteorite from January through the end of the season. We could simply check out the numbers and determine the Mavs forward and Hawks point guard were relatively mirror images at close.
It was mid to late December; this writer declared the Mavs Luka Doncic Rookie of the Year. The Hawks Trae Young said hold on a moment I’m here too, this occurred at some point in January. Young came on like a streaking meteorite from January through the end of the season. We could simply check out the numbers and determine the Mavs forward and Hawks point guard were relatively mirror images at close.
Certainly the 6-foot 7-inch Doncic held the lead in rebounds
however the speedy Hawks point guard led the way in assists. Most interesting to many the per game point
totals were not that far apart, Doncic at 21.2 ppg while Young was 19.1. It’s probably not going to occur, but this
could be co-rookies of the year. This event
has occurred three other times in NBA history.
The last time 2000 when Rockets guard Steve Francis shared the award
with Bulls forward Elton Brand.
This is shocking news…for some
Sam Snelling writes for Rock M Nation the Mizzou fan website. Recently he posed the question the time might be right for Mizzou to return to the Big 12-SEC Challenge. Based on Mizzou’s record over 4 of the 5 last years the Tigers have been excluded from the pre-season match. I agree with Snelling I’d like to see Mizzou be included in the challenge again and then BAM he goes there! Snelling lays the hammer down suggesting Bill Self likely doesn’t want to play Mizzou. The journalist had to go there unfortunately, just when I believed things had toned down Snelling revives the bitterness existing between elements of the programs.
Sam Snelling writes for Rock M Nation the Mizzou fan website. Recently he posed the question the time might be right for Mizzou to return to the Big 12-SEC Challenge. Based on Mizzou’s record over 4 of the 5 last years the Tigers have been excluded from the pre-season match. I agree with Snelling I’d like to see Mizzou be included in the challenge again and then BAM he goes there! Snelling lays the hammer down suggesting Bill Self likely doesn’t want to play Mizzou. The journalist had to go there unfortunately, just when I believed things had toned down Snelling revives the bitterness existing between elements of the programs.
This Mizzou fan has no desire to ever play Kansas again if
Self is there. Self is one of the best
college coaches out there I’m just not sure I like him any longer. It’s not just Self its some in Jayhawk
Nation, you might remember the account.
I said to a Kansas fan once; “Why
does Kansas avoid playing
Mizzou? It would be an easy win for
them. The fan’s response; Mizzou makes the
NCAA they would be able to play Kansas.”
So, there you have it, Kansas is only willing to play Mizzou if they
are forced based on a possible NCAA match.
Thanks, but no thanks Mr. Self.
I have no idea
Those of us in Laker Nation have no idea what the team does with next month’s 4th pick in the 2019 NBA draft. Draft history has been a little murky at times in the past, allow a brief journey in time. In 2015 most of us believed the pick would be Jahlil Okafor or D’Angelo Russell. It turned out to be Russell who’s since been traded, they could have easily chosen Okafor but that’s just as well.
Those of us in Laker Nation have no idea what the team does with next month’s 4th pick in the 2019 NBA draft. Draft history has been a little murky at times in the past, allow a brief journey in time. In 2015 most of us believed the pick would be Jahlil Okafor or D’Angelo Russell. It turned out to be Russell who’s since been traded, they could have easily chosen Okafor but that’s just as well.
In 2016 I don’t believe there was any question the Lakers
were going to draft anyone but Brandon Ingram.
We could make the same statement for 2017, it was concluded early Lonzo
Ball would likely be the top pick. 2018
was a shot in the dark, I don’t imagine anyone had the Lakers choosing Moe
Wagner. The 2019 draft will likely be a
repeat of last season, the Lakers will choose from:
Coby White-North Carolina
DeAndre Hunter-Virginia
Rui Hachimura-Gonzaga
Darius Garland-Vanderbilt
Jarrett Culver-Texas Tech
R.J. Barrett-Duke
Bol Bol-Oregon
Jaxson Hayes-Texas
DeAndre Hunter-Virginia
Rui Hachimura-Gonzaga
Darius Garland-Vanderbilt
Jarrett Culver-Texas Tech
R.J. Barrett-Duke
Bol Bol-Oregon
Jaxson Hayes-Texas
