Saturday, January 05, 2008

Where are they now - Hoopsters

WILL BYNUM ARRESTED
Evidently Will Bynum ran over a guy outside a nightclub and has been incarcerated. Not good. I guess you could say "the thrill is gone". Hopefully it all just turns out to be an unfortunate accident.

JAVARIS VS THAD TAKE 1
Javaris Crittenton and Thaddeus Young squared off for the first time, and they both actually had career nights. Young had 16 pts and 9 boards in 22 minutes, while JC came off the bench to lead the Lakers with 19 pts on 7-9 shooting in 24 minutes. He also threw in 3 assists and only 1 turnover.

Both guys are proving the addage that the real purpose of collegiate basketball for an aspring star is to improve your draft position, not your game. Once you're a first round draft pick, you need to high-tail it out of town, collect your paycheck, and do not pass "go". It stinks for the college game, but it's the right thing to do if you're in their shoes.

JARRETT JACK SHINING
Meanwhile, Jarrett Jack is really starting to shine as his Trailblazers are the hottest team in the NBA, and he is playing a key part. In fact, he hit the go ahead-three point play in an overtime victory the other night. He's playing well, and he's incredibly well liked out in Portland. Just imagine when they get Oden. Also, I believe Jack's Blazers will be on TV tonight against Matt Harpring and the Jazz.


CHRIS BOSH WANTS YOUR VOTE, PARTNER
... and in this bit of creative advertising tries to prove it. Nice work lobbying for the All-Star game: