Basketball from a
fan’s perspective
Published Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Maybe I’m wrong
I’m mistaken, I thought the news cycle regarding basketball slowed during the summer. It has in a sense although it seems there is breaking news daily be it high school, college or the NBA. Based on this an extra day will be available, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday are the publication. I appreciate you continuing to click on the link to Words eye view. If you enjoy the rantings of a basketball fan pass the link on to friends, thanks.
A point I missed
A fan pointed to a fact I overlooked regarding Steve Kerr’s assessment of the Anthony Davis trade. On Friday I pointed out the coach viewed the trade as bad for the NBA. Several point to the fact Davis was under contract and “how could he demand a trade?” They are correct in their view but how about this picture Davis says nothing and remains a Pelican.
A fan pointed to a fact I overlooked regarding Steve Kerr’s assessment of the Anthony Davis trade. On Friday I pointed out the coach viewed the trade as bad for the NBA. Several point to the fact Davis was under contract and “how could he demand a trade?” They are correct in their view but how about this picture Davis says nothing and remains a Pelican.
After the 2020 season he decides to leave
New Orleans rather than remain with the team.
As an unrestricted free agent, he could have simply walked away, and the
Pelicans would have received 0 compensation.
There is no doubt, if it was agent Rich Paul, LeBron or someone else in
the lead its clear AD wanted out of New Orleans. Trading AD to the Lakers proves more
beneficial to the Pelicans than simply allowing AD to walk.
SEC/Big 12 Challenge
Coming off a losing season Mizzou received a surprised invitation. SEC Mizzou will face Big 12 West Virginia in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge. The game is scheduled for January 25, 2020, time is yet to be announced. As we arrive in the season and are closer to the date, the time and place will be published. One of the first responses I read, “Should be KU”, as for yours truly I could care less.
SEC/Big 12 Challenge
Coming off a losing season Mizzou received a surprised invitation. SEC Mizzou will face Big 12 West Virginia in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge. The game is scheduled for January 25, 2020, time is yet to be announced. As we arrive in the season and are closer to the date, the time and place will be published. One of the first responses I read, “Should be KU”, as for yours truly I could care less.
You know what would be
nice?
The talking heads (including former players) allow the 2019-20 NBA season to be played. Every day it seems one or more of them name a different team as NBA champion. The Clippers, Lakers, Bucks, Raptors, Celtics and Rockets have all been named as potential champions. The talking heads won’t listen to me but here goes anyway, please wait at least till December 2019 before pronouncing one or more teams NBA champion.
The talking heads (including former players) allow the 2019-20 NBA season to be played. Every day it seems one or more of them name a different team as NBA champion. The Clippers, Lakers, Bucks, Raptors, Celtics and Rockets have all been named as potential champions. The talking heads won’t listen to me but here goes anyway, please wait at least till December 2019 before pronouncing one or more teams NBA champion.
This is different
Dwayne Wade might have been the highest profile athlete with Li-Ning shoe and apparel but no more. Although Wade’s only been retired since the end of the 2019 season he’s retired. Li-Ning must find a hot preferably young prospect to replace Wade. They managed to accomplish the feat although it certainly wasn’t in the manner we might have believed. You remember R.J. Hampton, don’t you? Hampton was the 6-foot 5-inch point guard who was headed to Kansas, Kentucky, Memphis or North Carolina.
Dwayne Wade might have been the highest profile athlete with Li-Ning shoe and apparel but no more. Although Wade’s only been retired since the end of the 2019 season he’s retired. Li-Ning must find a hot preferably young prospect to replace Wade. They managed to accomplish the feat although it certainly wasn’t in the manner we might have believed. You remember R.J. Hampton, don’t you? Hampton was the 6-foot 5-inch point guard who was headed to Kansas, Kentucky, Memphis or North Carolina.
While the world (I exaggerate) waited for
Hampton’s decision on which school he would attend Hampton did an end run on
us. He chose none of the above but decided
in favor of a pro career in joining Australia’s National Basketball
League. Hampton will play for the lone
New Zealand representative in the NBL, the Breakers. He made news again on the financial front,
rather than signing with Nike, Adidas or Under Armour he checked the box marked
OTHER. On Thursday it was
announced Hampton signed a 5-year contract with the Chinese company
Li-Ning. How about this accomplishment,
he’s got a 5-year shoe deal but is yet to set foot on an NBA court?
Best high school team in
the nation (maybe)
Sierra Canyon’s high school team might be among the best teams in the nation this upcoming basketball season. A little background, this is the same school that produced Marvin Bagley III and others, according to Wikipedia it’s located in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Chatsworth. This private co-educational school is comprised of students K-12, did I mention Sierra Canyon also plays basketball?
Sierra Canyon’s high school team might be among the best teams in the nation this upcoming basketball season. A little background, this is the same school that produced Marvin Bagley III and others, according to Wikipedia it’s located in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Chatsworth. This private co-educational school is comprised of students K-12, did I mention Sierra Canyon also plays basketball?
In the fall the school will add Bronny
James Jr. and Zaire Wade to the roster, they are the sons of LeBron James and
Dwayne Wade. Both youngsters appear to
have outstanding ability, the two will join a team already laden with
talent. Ziaire Williams a 6-8 small
forward and B.J. Boston 6-7 shooting guard both Rivals 5-star prospects are
transferring to Sierra Canyon. These two
along with LeBron and Dwayne’s sons should be must see basketball for the upcoming season.
