Los Angeles Lakers or Orlando Magic?
The Lakers are definitely a more experienced team, having been to the finals last year. They also have the NBA's best late game player in Kobe Bryant, as well as one of the all-time winningest coaches in Phil Jackson. Not to mention, the Lakers have home court advantage, which is huge in the finals with the 2-3-2 format, and they were also the best road team during the regular season.
Orlando, on the other hand, beat L.A. both times in the regular season and is a young, hungry team with a lot of talent. They shoot lights out from three land, a major factor contributing to the demise of higher seeded opponents like the Cavs and Celtics. Also, they are highly resilient, having bounced back from multiple buzzer beater losses, and they thrive as the underdog, having knocked off the Celtics on the road in game 7 and nearly beating the Cavs (the NBA's best home team this season) twice on their home court.
Taking in all of these facts, I think L.A. will manage to get it done at home and win the championship. They have too much talent and experience for a young Orlando team to contend with. But I do think it will go 7 games, and if the Magic get hot shooting the three ball, watch out....What do you think? Lakers or Magic? Respond with a comment below....
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Monday, June 1, 2009
Should Lebron Play Football?
I just want to see one season. That's all.
Don't get me wrong...I am an NBA guy all the way and I love watching Lebron dominate on the basketball court (yeah, I know the Cavs had a bit of a disappointing ending to their season...next year is Lebron's year for sure). But I cannot help but wonder what a freakish specimen of an athlete like Lebron James could do on a football field. Just look at the facts: he possesses the size and strength of a D-lineman like Julius Peppers, combined with the explosiveness and breakaway speed of a running back like Adrian Peterson, the hands of a receiver like Andre Johnson, the leaping ability of....actually I don't think anyone in the NFL can jump like Lebron. Oh yeah and I forgot to mention his unbelievable vision and passing ability, common amongst top quarterbacks like Tom Brady and Peyton Manning. Basically, Lebron has got it all when it comes to the tools for making a Pro Bowl caliber football player....the only question is, what position should he play?
So come on Lebron...get a couple of rings in the NBA first, and then give us a season or two in the NFL. What kind of 23 will Lebron really be if he doesn't crossover into some other sport? Jordan did it in baseball. And he wasn't even that good at baseball. LJ would undoubtedly have a more impressive NFL career than MJ's baseball career. And just imagine the publicity such a stunt would create (as though Lebron doesn't create enough publicity anyway). How could any legitimate sports fan not want to watch Lebron on the gridiron?
What do you think? Should Lebron James play football? Leave a comment below...
Don't get me wrong...I am an NBA guy all the way and I love watching Lebron dominate on the basketball court (yeah, I know the Cavs had a bit of a disappointing ending to their season...next year is Lebron's year for sure). But I cannot help but wonder what a freakish specimen of an athlete like Lebron James could do on a football field. Just look at the facts: he possesses the size and strength of a D-lineman like Julius Peppers, combined with the explosiveness and breakaway speed of a running back like Adrian Peterson, the hands of a receiver like Andre Johnson, the leaping ability of....actually I don't think anyone in the NFL can jump like Lebron. Oh yeah and I forgot to mention his unbelievable vision and passing ability, common amongst top quarterbacks like Tom Brady and Peyton Manning. Basically, Lebron has got it all when it comes to the tools for making a Pro Bowl caliber football player....the only question is, what position should he play?
So come on Lebron...get a couple of rings in the NBA first, and then give us a season or two in the NFL. What kind of 23 will Lebron really be if he doesn't crossover into some other sport? Jordan did it in baseball. And he wasn't even that good at baseball. LJ would undoubtedly have a more impressive NFL career than MJ's baseball career. And just imagine the publicity such a stunt would create (as though Lebron doesn't create enough publicity anyway). How could any legitimate sports fan not want to watch Lebron on the gridiron?
What do you think? Should Lebron James play football? Leave a comment below...
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