TheNextBestThing

You mean, throughout the course of the month? If so, then it makes sense. But if the Qur'an was sent down on a particular day, then why revere a whole month instead of just that day?

...Perhaps I'm being unclear. I fully understand the purpose, the history, the desired effect, etc. of Ramadan. I want to know: Why do you observe it for a time period of one month?

1. We've learned what the media voters know about basketball. 2. Good for them. 3. They were a good team. But don't think that the 2 were close, being only "2 wins" apart. Jordan's 1993 Bulls won the championship. The 1994 Bulls were less fortunate. You know what has a lot to do with playoff performance? Attitude. Mental toughness. Things that Pippen didn't exemplify.

Right, I got that. I'm asking why it calls for a month of recognition. Most holidays are just that; a day.

Why does Ramadan last a full month?

19. But that's less impressive than it looks, because I shoot a lot of them. I'm an inside player.

Grant Hill and it's not even close. Scottie Pippen had a miserable attitude. If he were the first option on a contender (a la Jordan), he would have folded like soggy lasagna.

5. Big & Rich 4. The Allman Brothers Band 3. The Eagles 4. .38 Special 5. Lynyrd Skynyrd

Sorry for the Combo Breaker. Skynyrd is my all-time favorite, and I think their most underrated track is "Down South Jukin'." And yes, I for sure have Curtis Loew.

I think the programmers were a little bit dramatic. "Website not working" does not mean the same thing as "fatal."

The lack of Leandro Barbosa on this list is perplexing me.

Yes. "Wanted Dead or Alive" - Bon Jovi

Kobe has a more accurate jumper. Dirk's advantage is that he can shoot right over most smaller players. But if the opponent plays him with a matching 7-footer, they'll be uncomfortable playing defense so far from the basket. Kobe also has the plus of his defender being scared of him driving to the basket. This keeps defenders from exclusively guarding his jumper. If he hesitates, then jabs, he'll have a defender that's off balance. Then it's bombs away.

There's no such thing as a "motivated" Amaré.

I'll play.

Idiot. You're very immature.

Don't guess. He didn't. As good as our roster has been in years past, Steve Nash is and was the heart and soul of this team. I don't like bringing up 2005-2006 over and over...but there it is. If we have our other pieces, we are just fine without him. Amare is the most overrated player in the game, hands down. I tell you what, I'd sure swap him for Gasol in a heartbeat.

I really think it's Leandro Barbosa, but I'll admit that I've seen him play a lot more than anyone else on that list. My second choice is Harris.

Kevin Durant. End of discussion.

That would also be Okafor. But we're not talking about a new franchise; the Bobcats are a fair team, and the Hornets are pretty good. Chandler is a better add-on player because he's better at offensive rebounding, setting screens, things that good players love to play beside. My turn for a hypothetical: If you could add one of them to your Lakers, which would it be? If I were you, Chandler would be the pick.

5. James Harden 4. Stephen Curry 3. Demar DeRozan 2. Tyreke Evans 1. Blake Griffin DeRozan, Evans, Hansbrough are sleepers. Hill, Rubio, and Thabeet are busts.

Taylor is my vote for music, looks, and defensive player of the year. Joke topic.

Mine thought I was a serial killer or something. Sorry, I win.

Exactly. Therefore, inferior player but more impact.

Emeka frequently is lost on offense. He might finish at the basket after receiving a pass, but he has no dependable way to create for himself. He's plagued by shaky footwork, poor ballhandling, and an unreliable jumpshot. But here's the biggest thing: Okafor is possibly the worst passer in the league. I'm thinking of Eddy Curry, Kwame Brown and the like, but Okafor is so bad that it looks like he can't really be trying to get the ball to a teammate. I love my Suns, but the Bobcats are the local team (I suppose you could relate). I've seen a lot of Okafor, including a dozen games from the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte. Chandler is no Dikembe Mutombo, but Okafor is a deeply flawed player. I'll take the lanky 7-footer.