A couple of thoughts for you on this Tuesday afternoon since the Diamondbacks once again are hogging all of the air time this afternoon:
TV/Movie recommendations: I watched Gangs of New York over the weekend, its probably the third time I’ve seen it. Its further proof that Daniel Day Lewis is probably one of the 5 greatest living actors. If it was socially acceptable, I’d have a large Daniel Day Lewis poster hanging in my room, which would only be slightly creepier than a potential Hannah Montana poster. Regardless, it’s a powerful Scorcese movie and for my money better than the Oscar winning The Departed.
Shaq Rap
- You know it’s the end of June when a ridiculous video of Shaq free styling about Kobe Bryant gets major airtime all over the place. The worst part of this video is being subjected to a nearly 40 year old Shaquille O’Neal “free styling” and refusing to put to rest his dreams of being a hip hop icon. I’ve heard better free styling from homeless people on 4th Avenue wandering aimlessly and playing the ukelele.
- I just don’t get how this is a story to people. 2 super star players who each believe that they are responsible for a bigger percentage of the Lakers success than the other. Kobe fgets back by getting Shaq traded to the Heat. Shaq riles Kobe by winning a championship without him with the Heat. Kobe has his best chance to win this year without Shaq only to perform miserably. Add on top of that Kobe exposing Shaq as being unfaithful to his wife and its doesn’t take a bad video to realize these two guys aren’t the best of friends.
- I at least enjoy the fact that they aren’t afraid of making it public and letting us all enjoy it. Its not like they’re threatening each other.
- “Kobe, how’s my a** taste?” That’s perhaps the worst line I could ever imagine. That’s like the freestyle lyrical equivalent to Nickelback lyrics.
Suns Draft
Rumors are flying about the Suns possibly making a trade around this year’s draft and I love all of them. Here’s a quick rundown of the rumors that are out there and what I think of them:
Leandro Barbosa to Portland for Martell Webster and #13 pick – Would be a great trade for the Suns. They get a young outside shooter who could thrive with the Suns and an additional draft pick to go along with the #16 pick. With 2 first rounders the Suns could come out with both Brandon Rush and a big man like Kosta Koufos or Anthony Randolph.
Boris Diaw to Toronto for TJ Ford, Rasho Nesterovic and the #17 pick – Not only would they get rid of the consistently disappointing Boris Diaw but they also do so while still being able to get some value. See above for what the Suns could do with two first’s. The wild card would be TJ Ford who could provide the Suns Barbosa’s speed but be a better passer and more reliable.
Leandro Barbosa and the #15 to the Clippers for Corey Maggette and the #7 pick – Another home run deal for the Suns who could use Maggette to replace Shawn Marion’s perimeter defense plus get a high draft pick to use on Russell Westbrook, Brook Lopez or Joe Alexander.
Those are the three most prominent rumors so far. Frankly, they sound too good to be true.
I’m firmly in favor of trading both Diaw and Barbosa. I just don’t think they are the kind of reliable, productive bench players that championship teams need. Additionally, they could be used to infuse some youth onto the roster, which would serve the team well next season and beyond.
More thoughts on the NBA Draft coming later this week. |