In Lieu Of Sweet, Dulcet Sounds

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Writing out loud while we await Jamison’s fifty, T-Mac to grow his demon wings and Manu’s scary back scar…

– Like everyone else and their grandma (B-Diddy’s included), I, too, am officially wrapped up in the whole “We Believe” drama going down in Oaktown. How can you not be? It’s invigorating. And though I’m definitely rooting for Full Metal Baron and his boys to slap history in the mouth, I’m still not fully convinced this thing is over. I mean, sure, the G-Men are up 3-1 — comfortably lounging on the chaise lounges and ottomans up in Avery and Dirk’s domes — but let’s not forget that the roles of alpha/under dog in this series have been switched. As in, is it not the Mavs turn to now play the old “nothing to lose” card? And how will the Warriors (and more importantly, their fans) come out as the ones on the left side of the car? Golden State has to win in this six. Has to. –JE

– This whole Pat Riley legacy sort of has me confused. Over the past two seasons he’s been the shit disturber of several events in Miami. Last season, he pushed aside Stan Van Gundy to take control of the team and lead them to a Dwyane-Wade-special type of NBA Championship. This past January, he took off for hip surgery while his team was in the dumps; some, including Skeets, thought he was using the coaching shakeup simply as a motivational tool. Then, he allows his team to stumble in to the 4 seed (without home court advantage) and get swept by the Bulls. Only 6 teams have been swept the following season after winning the title - 3 have been coached by Riley. Which leads me to wonder: Is he simply a motivator that flames out pretty freakin’ fast? Is he the type of coach that needs a real talented squad to accomplish anything? That being said, is he a poor man’s Phil Jackson? Should we expect him on Miami’s bench next year? I just can’t see it happening. –Tas

– My blogosphere surfing has been a little non-existent as of late, but I can’t remember seeing/hearing a single thing about a “Get Dikembe a Ring” movement. Seriously, why is no one preaching this? Shouldn’t this be JVG’s job? Or is he too X and O, with not enough MO… tivation? (Sorry.) Perhaps the idea of this Rockets team going deep enough to make any ‘chip noise is just too far-fetched. You tell me. –JE

– DA BULLS! With Chicago swiffering those Miamians out of the 1st round, it shows that teams need to go through the bumps and bruises of some playoff defeats before they can taste some of that postseason Kool-Aid. The “Baby Bulls” were bounced in the 1st round two years in a row before this season’s triumph. See the Toronto Raptors being pounded by the Nets for further verification. And, I don’t care about the past performance of New Jersey’s Big 3. The Raps were by far the better team this year during the regular season, but performing under the playoff lights is totally different. Isn’t it, Chris Bosh? –Tas

– In Denver, all the talk has been about ‘Melo and AI coming together, and we’ve even heard some Marcus Camby chatter (who definitely shouldn’t have been awarded DPOY in my opinion). But what has been more astonishing is the “Brazilian Beast”. Nene is lean, he’s motivated and he’s doing whatever he wants without the most polished of offensive repertoires. Maybe he was worth that $60 million he got after all. Forget what I just said. The real reason Nene’s worth the money is ‘cause one day, along with his other Brazilian brethren, he’ll produce enough excitement to get a franchise in Rio de Janeiro. Then, we’ll see the most beautiful dance squad ever assembled in the NBA. Now, that, will be worth $60 million bucks. –Tas

– Last night’s Nets-Raps was by far the most depressing game of basketball I ever saw. We had about six or seven friends over to watch it on the big screen — even though it was on HDTSN, the ONE HD sports channel we don’t get with our package — and well, I had to leave the room when Toronto fell about, oh, 35 fuckin’ points back. Honestly, I couldn’t take it anymore. I was embarrassed. So I kicked a bag of chips, muttered something about “turnovers” and stormed out the room to go lie down … in my room! I am 27 years old! 27! C’mon Raptors! PLEASE! –JE

– And finally, because I know you love the Dick…

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By J.E. Skeets at 7:10 pm on 04.30.2007 — Tags: '07 Playoffs

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5 Responses to “In Lieu Of Sweet, Dulcet Sounds”

  1. J.E. Skeets at 7:14 pm on 04.30.2007

    Photo credit: CY
    Link credit: Semprini and Tony

  2. juan antonio at 8:32 pm on 04.30.2007

    its weird because i read this today on the flagrancy and heard it on your podcast as well not too long after.

    www.theflagrancy.com

    DON’T SLEEP ON THE SPURS.

    7. Sam Mitchell, COY
    I have to think Colangelo is thrilled with this. Not because Sam won it, but because it sets up the best-case scenario for replacing him. Performance and accolades aside, Smitch is not Colangelo’s guy. Now, Mitchell can receive a hefty pay raise with Charlotte or Indiana, and BC can save face by appearing to lose a bidding war for the popular coach. Wait…was this BC’s plan the whole time? Goddamn you Brian Colangelo you genius! We are all but pawns in your glorious game!

  3. Sam at 8:14 am on 05.01.2007

    Whoa, how did that guy in the picture get Jackie Butler on a leash?

  4. Captain Caveman at 10:53 am on 05.01.2007

    It’s like your podcast in written form. Couldn’t you have told me to embrace the day?

  5. J.E. Skeets at 2:17 pm on 05.01.2007

    It’s like your podcast in written form.

    I can’t tell if this is a good thing or bad thing, but we’ll take it!

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