"Magic"

A kind of person we had never seen

A 6'9 rookie from Michigan State, playing PG

No look passes

One of a kind

The hunger of lion with a warrior like passion

A ring on his mind after capturing the college crown

With all the lights and the cameras

Focused on him in Tinsel Town.

The finals in Philly

The game after you lost Kareem

That brand new rookie point guard

Who should probably have played the 3

Played all five positions that night

Something we couldn't believe

Scoring 42 points with 15 boards

And winning the Finals MVP.

Then came those Celtics

And all your battles with Bird

A player with a loud game

But was rarely ever heard

Who you had to beat in college to get that chip

That blonde haired white boy

All the way from French Lick

Over time became your friend

After a Converse commercial when you two clicked.

Life was treating you great

You were dominating the game

Winning five NBA titles

While becoming a household name

11 All-Star appearances 

Winning league MVP three different times

Until you made that announcement in 1991

That affected so many lives...

You told the world you had HIV

And you had to walk away from the game you adored

Leaving behind a legacy

That had room for so much more.

You vowed that you would fight this disease

For the remainder of your life

And that luckily you were the only one who caught it

Cookie and your daughter were alright.

It's been 10 years since you announced it

And you still look like you're in good health

Building movie theaters and TGI Fridays

Accumulating a lot of wealth.

But your passion is basketball

So you're an analyst on the side

Showing us proof that Magic isn't real

Because you haven't disappeared from the virus

You've actually managed to thrive.

So to Magic Johnson I say to you

From a fan of yours indeed

You have shown the world that your life isn't over

Even if you have contracted the virus of HIV

10 Jokes About Kanye's Pants

As most of you saw, last night Kanye came out during Rihanna's halftime performance of the NBA All-Star game to perform "All Of The Lights" off of his album "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy". Now the song is awesome, one of my favorites on the album...Kanye's pants on the other hand not so much.

10. My sister's prom dress was made of that same material


9. Kanye's pants double as aluminum foil, perfect to cover your Thanksgiving turkey while it's cooking in the oven.


8. I bet you the Crips gave Kanye a pass on this outfit. "Nah homie, you've beat yourself up enough with that outfit."


7. If you were to put Kanye's pants into the microwave it'd start a fire due to his pants sparking


6. I know when you pull jeans right out of the dryer the zipper is burning hot...are Kanye's ENTIRE pants burning hot when pulled out of the dryer?


5. The correct color of Kanye's pants is "Little Richard Red"


4. Amber Rose just lost more popularity points due to Kanye wearing those pants. "Damn girl you were f'ckin with HIM??"


3. "MJ gone/ our n*gga dead"...well you sure have kept his bed sheets alive by wearing them Kanye


2. Stevie Wonder said your pants were making his eyes hurt


1. As soon as Kanye jumped on stage, I felt the fillings in my teeth start to hurt like when you chew on aluminum foil.

Who's Your R.O.Y?

                  

Let's be honest, the race for 2010-2011 Rookie of The Year is a race between two players, John Wall (above) and Blake Griffin (below). For a second let's pretend that the NBA doesn't keep track of stats and the award is given to the person who's play is the best, who do you give the award to? Here's my argument for both players...

John Wall: Watching John Wall it's easy to see why he is considered to be arguably the best rookie in the NBA right now. No one can catch him in the open court, he gets to the rim whenever he pleases, but more importantly he's making his teammates around him better. By being an effective Point Guard he's taking the load of Gilbert Arenas (he could use the lack of attention this season) on the offensive end, and he's making the Washington Wizard bigs actually have to roll to the hoop LOOKING for the ball. He has improved the Wizards with his play so far this season. The only thing hurting him would be is current injury which has sidelined him for a couple games, but those games that he has sat out it is apparent that the Wizards need him on the floor. Wall for R.O.Y

Blake Griffin: If you had to ask anyone if Blake Griffin should be the Rookie of The Year, ask the rim at the Staples Center. Blake Griffin this season as beat up the rim the same way Ike used to beat Tina, the only difference is that people like it when Griffin beats up on the rim. Clippers fans worried about Griffin after losing him for his first season (Griffin sat out all of last season due to knee surgery), perhaps thinking that when he came back he wouldn't be as explosive as he was at Oklahoma University...boy were they wrong. All Griffin has been doing this season is dunking, and if you just so happen to be under, around, or in front of the rim you're just there to be a part of a Sportcenter highlight. Griffin has added a midrange shot to his game, and you can see that through his play so far this season. Teams are gonna try to give him a step but with that square-up-knock-down off the glass shot a part of his game, he's going to be an even bigger problem from the defense. Griffin  is giving fans a reason to go to the Staples Center to watch Los Angeles play...that are NOT the Lakers. Griffin for R.O.Y

With that being said, who do you pick? Wall is going to have the ball in his hands more than Griffin which could contribute to Wall having better numbers at the end of the season than Griffin. Griffin though is going to dunk his way into your memory, trying to make the decision purely based on the excitement level of his play, not to mention his nearly double-double numbers. Could it come down to which team makes the playoffs? If that's the case the Clippers could be in trouble living in the West where let's be honest the better teams exist. The Wizards have a pretty good chance of getting the 7th or 8th spot in the East but can the Clippers do the same out in the West? Or could we have a repeat of the 1995 season where Grant Hill and Jason Kidd split the trophy? All I know is that both young men are fantastic players, and if you get a chance to watch them play jump at the opportunity.

NBA Scores (Nov. 2)

Scores

76ers vs. Wizards

116-115

Wizards: J. Wall 29 Pts, 2 Reb, 13 Ast, 9 Stl

Hawks vs. Cavs

100-88

Cavs: J. Hickson 31 Pts, 5 Reb, 1 Stl

Celtics vs. Pistons

109-86

Celtics: K. Garnett 22 Pts, 6 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 Stl, 2 Blk

Wolves vs. Heat

97-129

Heat: L. James 20 Pts, 12 Ast, 2 Stl, 1 Blk

Blazers vs. Bucks

90-76

Blazers: L. Aldridge 14 Pts, 8 Reb, 2 Ast, 4 Stl, 5 Blk

Grizzlies vs. Lakers

104-125

Grizzlies: R. Gay 30 Pts, 4 Reb, 3 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk

 

Second Night of NBA Action

 Could the Heat rebound from their loss against Boston? The answer was a yes, by a margin of 10 points. Considering that the Heat were playing the Philly 76ers, the Heat looked liked the team most people thought they would be, completely dominating the less talented Sixers. Lebron James played more of a point guard role last night leading the Heat in assist with 7, and allowing the scoring and rebounding to be left to Dwayne Wade who finished with 30 and 7 respectively. Chris Bosh finished with 15 points for the Heat. Sixers saw some production from rookie Evan Turner who finished with 16 points. Final score: 97-87

 With Cleveland moving on without Lebron James, how would they fair against the Boston Celtics, the team who beat Lebron James and the Heat the night before? Well a lot better than most expected, ending in a win for them and new head coach Byron Scott. Forward J.J Hickson looked like the man for Cleveland, finishing with 21 points and 6 rebounds for the Cavs. Boston made things a little bit easier for Cleveland commiting 19 turnovers, something that a team trying to get back to the NBA Finals just can not do. Rajon Rondo put up some big numbers in the loss, finishing with 18 points, 4 rebounds, 9 assist, and 3 steals. Kevin Garnett was a point away from a double-double with 9 points and 15 rebounds. Final score: 95-87

 KD, Durantula, Scoring Champ, Kevin, Gold Medalist, all those names apply. Last night Scoring Champ seemed to fit more than any other as Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder faced off with Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls. Thunder players Durant and Russel Westbrook fresh off their Gold Medal performances in the FIBA tournament were looking to continue their tremendous play against USA teammate Derrick Rose and the Bulls, and they did. Durant finished the game with 30 points, something he did more times than anyone else last season. Westbrook stepped up for the Thunder, and looked like a front runner for most improved player finishing with 28 points, 10 assist, and 6 assist. The game was close for the first three and a half quarters, but late in the fourth Durant and Westbrook took over, getting the win for OKC. Rose matched Westbrooks' point guard play finishing with 28 points himself in the loss. Center Joakim Noah had a monster game getting his first double-double of the season with 18 points and 19 rebounds. Final score: 106-95

Newly aquired New York Knick Amare Stoudemire went north to face the Toronto Raptors for his first game with his new squad. Stoudemire showed why he was worth all the money, helping the Knicks gain their first win of the season against the Raptors. Stoudemire finished the game with a double-double of 19 points and 10 rebounds, but it was Forward Wilson Chandler that stepped up big for the Knicks in the win. Chandler finished the game with 22 points and 8 rebounds, leading all scorer. Raptor Jarret Jack posted 16 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assist, and 3 steals in a losing effort. Final score: 98-93

Forward Blake Griffin looked great in the preseason, and he continued his tremendous play against the Portland Trailblazers. Griffin who sat out all of last season with a knee injury looked just as explosive as he did when he played at the University of Oklahoma, having his first NBA point as a highlight dunk in the first quarter. Click to see dunk Griffin was all over the glass, running up and down the floor, fighting for loose balls, and reminding Clippers fans why he was drafted first overall in the 2009 NBA Draft. Portland looking for their second win did just that, with solid outside shooting, and dominating on the offensive glass with 21 offensive rebounds. Brandon Roy led his team to a win with 22 points thanks to some great play in the first half. Blazer Nicolas Batum who played well for France in the FIBA tournament played very well posting 15 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assist, 2 steals, and 2 blocks. Griffin in the lost still put up monster numbers, finishing the game with 20 points, 14 rebounds, and 4 assist. Final score: 98-88

New owner, new head coach, and a new arena on the way, the New Jersey Nets were looking to start a new trend for the franchise: winning. The Nets took on the Detroit Pistons and fought their way to their first win of the season, something that didn't come for them last year until their 20th game against the Timberwolves. Nets Center Brooke Lopez led all scorers with 25 points, but it was the great guard play of point guard Devin Harris that got the win for New Jersey. Harris finished with 22 points, 4 rebounds, 9 assist, and 2 steals. This Nets team looks brand new and a lot of that can be attributed to head coach Avery Johnson. Rodney Stuckey finished with 14 points, 3 rebounds, and 7 assist for the Pistons. Final score: 101-98

Other Games and Scores:

Bucks vs. Hornets

91-95

Kings vs. Wolves

117-116

Hawks vs. Grizzlies

119-104

Bobcats vs. Mavericks

86-101

Pacers vs. Spurs

109-122

Jazz vs. Nuggets

88-110

Rockets vs. Warriors

128-132

Opening Night for the NBA 2010-11 Season

The night all basketball fans have been waiting for, Opening Night. All eyes were on the new look Miami Heat and their version of a Big Three with Lebron James, Dwayne Wade, and Chris Bosh. The first half of the game looked like Boston was on their way to a blowout victory, but the talent of this young team (and Boston blowing two big leads in the second half) got them back within three points in the 4th. Boston held on and got the victory. James was the leading scorer for Miami finishing with 31 pts, Allen leading Boston with 20 pts and a key three in the 4th quarter that sealed the win for Boston. Final score: 88-80

                                         THE CHAMPS ARE HERE!!

The Lakers definitely looked good on Opening Night, but the Houston Rockets with the return of center Yao Ming looked really good too. After receiving their rings it was game time, and Houston was looking to spoil the Lakers' ring ceremony. Limited to only 24 minutes a night, Yao didn't put up a lot of numbers, but is impact being in the paint made all the difference. Kevin Martin lead the Rockets with 26 pts, but it wasn't enough to defeat the Lakers. Down by 1 with seconds left in the game, Kobe Bryant found new Laker point guard Steve Blake for a three on the wing, putting them up two. Houston had one more shot at tieing the score but Aaron Brooks was unable to convert on an out of bounds play. Gasol led the Lakers in points and rebounds finishing with a double-double of 29 pts and 11 rebounds. Final score: 112-110

The final game of Opening Night was between the Portland Trailers and the Phoenix Suns. Two teams that are both going to be competing to make the playoffs in the Western Conference, and could possibly see one another in the first round. Steve Nash led the Suns in points and assist finishing with 26 and 6 respectively. Brandon Roy led Portland with 24 points hitting four threes on the night. The Blazer pulled away in the fourth quarter, outscoring Phoenix 33-11 in the final period. The game looked like last years' first round playoff series, but this time Portland came away with the win. Final score: 106-92