His Greatness

The #4-#8 seeds in the East are toss-ups. There's a good chance Atlanta retains the fourth spot, but they don't have a stranglehold on it.

LMAO I don't expect Bellinelli to materialize into anything good for maybe a season or two, but lmao.

It is if Ben Leber is invariably going to be rated sub-70.

Why was Marvin the least talked about free agent? I know he's nothing more than an average player, but the kid's got upside.

Yeremiah Bell got snubbed. Same thing with our defense. I'll be editing everything anyways.

You're kidding yourself if you think they're in any shape to compete. Their start to the season was not an aberration, it was a mediocre to below average team performing up to their level. And they just downgraded by trading down for an inferior player with shaky health. That, and they're fiscally handcuffed for the next two seasons. Their owner is looking to sell the franchise. They might give the impression of competing, but that's the direction they're going in.

Here's a list of teams that have said they have no interest in Favre: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/07/28/the-anti-vick-list/ Includes Washington and San Francisco.

I will always remember his innovative defenses and complex schemes. One of the greatest football minds ever. R.I.P.

lmao He'll change his mind tomorrow.

So Charlotte gives Okafor that huge extension last season, and then cancels it out by dealing Okafor—who they, again, gave an extension to just last year—for an inferior player with legitimate injury concerns. Assuming it's for cap relief down the road, the trade still reeks of horrible management because, 1) they could've gotten more value, and 2) they're essentially putting a fork in their next two seasons. It's time for a nuke.

If it's for cap relief down the road, couldn't Charlotte at least do better than Chandler?

Stephon Marbury with less crazy.

He's an impact player, not a carry-your-team superstar. Regardless of his postseason shortcomings, he's been a solid playoff performer his entire career, and posted an outstanding series for us against Orlando. I categorically disagree here. Miller is still among the league's top playmakers and distributors (despite what the numbers may say), and is absolutely a pass-first point guard. If he ever gives the impression of dominating the ball, that's just his tremendous wherewithal kicking in. He knows exactly when his team needs that shot in the arm, and he's very capable of taking over the game. Miller is a competent player off the ball. He's very smart and has a good instinct of where and when to slash and move. He can't shoot, but he'll probably still space the floor better than half of their players, and give that offense a lot more cohesion and rhythm. Even if he's just standing around he's still an asset because he's always keen to impart instructions, something invaluable that players like Oden will soon come to appreciate. Lightening Roy's workload is part of why he's there. I'm positive they won't have problems coexisting.

Third time it went into his mouth and he 'accidentally' swallowed it.

There has to be more to it. The deal obviously looks overwhelmingly lopsided at face value, and Charlotte wouldn't be shedding any salary (assuming they're okaying such a ridiculous deal for that purpose). Gotta be more to it.

Vid or it didn't happen.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8117f603&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true I don't understand the need for the six-game suspension, but whatever. Wonder where he signs. This should be interesting.

And also trading away draft gems. Rondo, Deng, Fernandez, Robinson, Gortat.

"Heart of the Sunrise" - Yes

Murray is a carbon copy of Green, and to a lesser extent, Lou. I'd rather focus elsewhere in the offseason, like actual priorities.

I thought it was pretty realistic and good for its time, some innovative stuff in there too.

I like the metal approach. Some iffy songs in there, but it's tolerable.

Fine. Frontlines if you want to get technical.

Yeah, NBA Live 2004 was tits. Also... http://img.barterbee.com/coverg/35/1021935.jpg http://xboxmedia.ign.com/xbox/image/object/481/481198/626203boxart_160w.jpg http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/4/583404_front.jpg Man I'm feeling nostalgic.

Everything written in the article is spot on, in particular pertaining to Miller's defense. He, justifiably, receives flak for his inadequate lateral quickness, but like the article points out, he's a smart, savvy veteran. He understands the schemes, nuances, and demands of defense and will direct his unit on that side of the ball like he does offensively. You generally don't want him on an island against the Derrick Roses, but he will hold his own.