Oh $HIT - FANS ARE GONNA HAVE A SAY IN THE MVP VOTING.....

DEAR NBA,
DID YOU NOT LEARN F**K ALL FROM THE DECRYPTED ALL STAR GAME WEEKEND THAT JUST TOOK PLACE. ALLEN IVERSON AND BOTH TRACY MCGRADY WERE VOTED AS....STARTERS. I HAVE SPENT COUNTLESS HOURS WRITING BLOGS ABOUT HOW CRAPPY AND DISAPPOINTING THE ALL STAR GAME WAS AND A LOT OF THE BLOGS WRITTEN HAD TO DO WITH "FAN VOTING/INTERACTION".

SO BASED ON THIS DECISION, AND BASED ON WHAT HAPPENED IN THE ALL STAR GAME VOTING THIS SEASON, HERE ARE YOUR CHOICES FOR MVP (BASED ON FAN VOTING):

5) KOBE BRYANT (CHINA LIKES KOBE)
4) YI JIANLI (CHINA....CHINA....CHINA)
3) CHRIS BOSH (ENTIRE POPULATION OF CANADA VOTED)
2) LEBRON JAMES (SORRY FOR THE INTERRUPTION, BUT LEBRON JAMES WEARS COOL BOWTIES)

AND DRUM ROLL PLEASE...BASED ON FAN VOTING, HERE IS YOUR 2010 NBA MVP...

YAO MING, 2010 STATS : 0, 0, 0, 0, 0


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Tweeting This Game

Been messing around on the blackberry throughout the game started tweeting, check it out at, twitter.com/brokeanklesblog

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Ok So I Thought The Raptors Had A Bad INTRO VID

After watching this, im glad we're in Toronto....



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How I Train Everyone Morning - Another Sick Jordan Brand Commercial

Yah Raptors, look at DWADE train...ummm $hit.
Good Luck

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Raptors @ Miami - Quick Preview

Raps are on the road in sunny Miami tonight and this game is going to be classified as a must win. Miami is hot right now (kind of a pun but not really...) they have won there last 4 games against the likes of the bobcats, bucks and chicago, all teams there competing with for position in the eastern conference playoff battle. At this point, Eric Smith, Chris Bosh or whoever else follows us on twitter read this before the game and relay to the rest of the squad, print it or paste it on the back of your jerseys:

MUST WINMUST WINMUST WINMUST WINMUST WINMUST WINMUST WINMUST WINMUST WINMUST WINMUST WINMUST WINMUST WINMUST WINMUST WINMUST WINMUST WINMUST WINMUST WINMUST WINMUST WINMUST WINMUST WINMUST WINMUST WINMUST WINMUST WINMUST WINMUST WINMUST WINMUST WINMUST WINMUST

Right now we are in no position to lose games, last count 15 to go and we are just holding on to the 8th spot. We are really lucky the Bulls have been hammered with injuries. We play relatively well against the Heat and seem to contain DWADE to a point, but tonight its all about locking that whole team up. The key to beating the heat is making sure nobody else gets nothing. Dwayne Wade can do what he wants when he wants but the moment he starts/allows/facilitates his team mates into the game they become that much more difficult to handle. So what would i do if i had to get a game plan or message out to the team???

Ensure they understand the severity of this games, the seriousness we need to show on the court and the energy/aggressiveness to get the job done against the Heat. You need to make life miserable for everyone who's not #3. Lets see what happens, Go Raps Go!

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FORGET THE MODERN DAY MIXED MARTIAL ARTIST, GSP IS THE HYBRID-GENERATION MIXED MARITAL ARTIST

Now who to say isn't excited about this fight card coming up in Newark New Jersey. From top to bottom the card is stacked. Welterweight championship belt is on the line, and interm heavyweight title in up for grabs and two welterweight fighters gunning for position for top contention for a date with the welterweight king. In honesty this is going to be a explosive card filled with blood sweat and tears. For GSP's sake let's hope him on top doesn't end saturday night.

George St. Pierre the most well rounded mixed martial artist in the world will once again put his title on the line to the heavy handed Dan " The Outlaw" Hardy . It's no question as to what GSP game plan is heading into the fight, beat him systematically. Hardy has some good hands and exciting unorthodox combos on different angles but remember this is MMA, not boxing. The welterweight titlist has dismantled his opponents in his last three title defense. Jon Fitch, BJ Penn, and Thiago Alves. Eversince his lost to Matt Serra, St. Pierre (19-2) has reconstructed his training, his abillity to put fear behind him, and being able to do what he is good at, wear and tear his opponents. GSP has combined God-given athletic gifts with an unquenchable work ethic, restless until perfection in his game his status is a new template for a hybrid-generation mixed martial artist. With his ever improving wrestling, striking and athleticism he has become a bonafide superstar, and a dangerous person to go up against in the cage. The man is unpredictable, with different variables he has and the abillity to analyze his opponents moves. The man is the beast. The man will make you tired even before you think you are and once he catches your mistake atleast you can say I got beat by a better man this night. Worst part of it all he hasn't reached his peaked of his prime yet and he is still getting better. The 2009 Fighter's Only fighter of year has shown great stride to become the greatest mixed marital artist in the world and the only thing left for him to do is to challenge himself a little further and moving up a weight division.

It wasn't long that a 185 lbs pound welterweight fighter was considered huge. A weight former ufc welterweight champ Matt Hughes walks around during his amazing 5 year run on top until meeting his prodigy GSP. Ironically it's the same weight GSP walks around at. However that was a long time ago and the young sport of mixed martial arts has evolved, which in this case bigger is better.

For the first time in his career GSP fought a big welterweight in Thiago Alves back on UFC 100. Rumours had it that he walks around at 215 lbs, and Dana White has even stated he has mistaken Alves at times to lightheavy weight product and friend of GSP Rashad Evans.

"When I fought [Thiago Alves at UFC 100], he was walking around at 215 pounds," St-Pierre stated. "I used to walk around at 185. I really felt that when I was fighting Alves, that he was big."
After experiencing a larger opponent, St. Pierre decided to pack on more pounds to keep paced to the ever changing ways of the division. Normally doesn't watch what he eats and also stated that he loves mcdonalds he decided to follow a strict dietary plan that will enable him to gain muscle to improve his power. A area inwhich GSP lacks. Out of his 19 wins only 8 of them were knockouts and 5 of it was via submission. St. Pierre is well aware of the area he needs to improve on and wants nothing more than to showcase the improve GSP this saturday.

Although the additional eight pounds of muscle he added will make the weight cutting process a little more difficult, he believes it will pay off in the end."The weight cut going to be harder this time, but it’s not a problem for me," he stated. "My conditioning is 110 percent. I’m used to cutting weight. I do it in a very scientific way and I don’t tire myself doing it. It’s very important that I have a protocol to follow and everything is on schedule."

While Hardy may be looking to turn his first title fight into a bloody brawl, the champ plans on painting the perfect portrait on the Octagon’s canvas.

"I want to win in a beautiful fashion," said St. Pierre. "I want somebody that doesn’t know this sport of mixed martial arts to watch me fight and say, ‘Hey, that guy that does that fight uses a beautiful technique.’ That’s when the artistic part comes into play."

St-Pierre’s decision to add muscle could also be an indicator that he’s getting ready to make the jump up to the middleweight divsion and solitify his legacy.The only thing to question St. Pierre that night is what color will be his booty shorts?

**** seeing as this post has been put up after the fight, they were black, and he came out to "juicy" rather then his normal gangster montreal rap music.

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A Week Off...

Its been a week or so since the last post but I'm going full strength this week. A lot of stuff in store in addition to the creation of our very own youtube channel. Lots of stuff going on in the world of sports over the last week like the NCAA tourney (watching baylor/duke as I write this), GSP wins yet again (yaawnnnn), Arenas gets sentenced, I'm getting smoked in fantasy at the wrong f'n times and some thoughts of players of our past in the NBA (see the 'remember me' piece a few weeks back).

Keep checking our twitter for the updates or keep on coming back.

Peace.

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Quick Fantasy Update....

So last week I let you all know my thoughts about the fantasy bball game/playoffs as all leagues across the globe began the "playoffs". Since I'm bloggin now, I feel that I'm reppin the brokeankles viewer ship and think you all need to know what's going on!

As I said before, I received a 'bye' in the first round in my dynasty league as I finished 1st, but in my other two leagues where I finished 4th (friends league) and 3rd (public) I had to play. So all in all, I won quite easily both matchups, 5-4 a piece (doesn't sound convincing) but I was up in both mathups 6-3/6-2 throughout the week, took a step back fri/sat cause I didn't have a lot of games and drove it home on Sunday. Never any doubt son!

As noted both matchups where won 5-4 a piece, due to the fact that all three of my teams are very similar....its easier for me to manage. This week I'm in the semi's in all three of the leagues I'm in, and to be honest with you all, I'm paying attention moreso to the dynasty league I'm in. The main reason being, is because of the amount of shit I've talked since day 1. Eh!! When your dominating a league from the get go, you've earned it!

Things making me shaky however:

-tyreke evans busted his face last week, and missed 2 games, hmmmmm. Some sites are saying he's shutting it down. Shitty if that's the case, cause the man has been solid for me all year. (Dynasty League)

-RJ, can you do something guy. Picked him up last week in the dynasty league as he's playing 4 games this week. You've played well in the last 3 games for the spurs, with no parker and duncan playing about or under 30mpg, do something guy.
(Dynasty League)

-toney douglas, my 'ghetto' pickup last week has played suprsingly well, dropping 22/5 yesterday (w/6, 3's). He's starting in NY right now, can he keep up the strong play?
(Public/Friends league pickup)

Let's see how this week goes, I'm gonna map out a game plan later this afternoon and ill keep everyone posted, well next week or unless something terribly wrong goes down mid week and I'm down bad.

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EX-UFC STAR ROGER HUERTA SIGNS WITH BELLATOR

So my favorite fighter of all time that was released from the UFC has now found a new home and a new format to prove to everyone why he is the killer.

Call it a killing second chance. What looked like a clouded future to once considered a threat to the UFC's lightweight division, it was uncertain as to where the 26 year old would sign and whether he still had the desire to continue to fight.After consecutive losses in the octagon for the first time in his career, it was hard pressed as to which promotion he will likely sign with and whether or not he still has it in him to continue to display his exciting style of fighting. For months rumours had it that Huerta (20-3-1) was going to sign with San Jose based promotion STRIKEFORCE the major promotion rival to the UFC but the fighter's demands quelled it's interest. It was a good thing Strikeforce wasn't able to fulfill terms with Roger because I did not see the lightweight division being as competitive than the ufc therefore lacking the abilty to deliever fights on the regular basis.

Speculations as to Huerta asking price according to outside sources from his camp was a $250, 000 signing bonus. A price tag that had Japan's top promotion Dream turning away from the superstar.However one organization that was not fazed by Huerta's demands decided to take a chance. Bellator- a tournament based promotion that debuted in 2009 to strong reviews has landed one of mma's brightest and most talented fighter in the lightweight world. Terms of the deal was not disclose but Bjorn Rebney the CEO's chicago based promotion considered the contract to be fair for both parties. "It was a very easy decision to make after a very long and exhaustive negotiation with his management and attorneys," Rebney said. "But it came through." Rebney envision Huerta's hollywood looks and risky style of fighting will generate interest to new fans aswell as improve ratings to there 3 television deals, telemundo, fox sports net and NBC. "Huerta as a the kind of fighter who brings an "extra something into the cage and into the organization."With that being said, here comes the risk factor.

Huerta understands that this is a tournament format promotion. Roger has to prove himself everytime when he steps in to the octagon and when you have unknown prospects going up against a guy with a name they will thrown everything they have to have chance to have a name for themselves so yeah it is risky. Which assuming he does his jobs and brings his A game everytime in the cage against a cast of unknown fighters not only will he will crack the top 10 in the lightweight rankings, he will also get a $100, 000 tournament win bonus plus a shot at Bellator's lightweight king Eddie Alvarez (19-2).The tournament format is simple. You win, you move on. You lose, you go home. Similar to the NCAA March madness tournament, you will always have your sleepers inwhich case that doesn't happened to Huerta's journey. For Huerta's desire to fight on a regular basis again will be tough, he has only competed twice in the spand of two years because taking some time off to act but it is something I know Roger isn't too concern about."It's like March Madness," Huerta said. "The best team is going to win. It's perfect for me."Should things work out for him and I know it will be easy as him getting women with a snap of a finger he will have to fight and win three times in three months and it all begins on April 8

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10000 Career Points - CB4 1st Raptor Ever To Gett'er Done!

It seems we write a lot about Chris Bosh on this blog, and seeing as he follows us on twitter, he's the franchise player of our home team and this season, he's just been on fire it only seems fitting. He scored his 10000th career point the other day, but to my amazement, he really didnt do that whole, "let me acknoweldge the fans, wave and blow kisses" thing. He just kept on playing, and thats what the guy has been doing since day one. He just keeps on playing. This game he hit a sick baseline fadeway to ice the game for us, on top of hitting the milestone. Well done sir, well done.

Toronto fans, pray this guy stays here, cause we're like Miami in the sense that one good move in the right direction we're solid, a move the other way, we're rebuilding!

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Jordan Runs Carolina....Again

Just wanted to drop a quick note on the last twitter post I just put up. Jordan is officially a NBA owner with a team that's on the come up home to a team he made fashionable, UNC. Its really awesome that the greatest player this game has ever seen, now owns an actual NBA franchise. As a GM he may have made some of the more 'questionable' moves over the last 7 yrs or so i.e. Adam Morrison, Trading Rip, Adam Morrison, and oh yah that number one pick, ummm what's his name again? ummm...oh yah KWAMEEEhhhhhh.
(and yah that's no typo, i wrote morrison twice!)

Anyhow, like any new job, you live and you learn from your mistakes. Jordan had mastered the NBA game on the court and I think he thought that it would be a seamless transition into the front office, but as I pointed out, it hasn't been. Things are different though, he's made some shrewd moves as a GM this year and there team is poised to finally make the playoffs for the first time this year, on top of having a first time all star for the franchise this season in Gerald Wallace. Things are on the up and up for the Bobcats, and based on Jordan's attitude of not stopping until he masters things, I believe he will be a solid GM in the NBA.

The man knows the game better then anyone, and he's hopefully learned from his past mistakes in Washington and even in UNC country. Whenever you have your own flow invested into anything you want that ROI, and will make sure you do the right things to get it. If you know Jordan like I do, then you know you literally never, ever bet against this guy, figuratively too! Things are definitely looking good in Charlotte, and having Jordan at the helms just makes that place look even better now as a FA destination......let's see who comes over this summer!!????

I mean how cool does this sound, "yah I play for Jordan's team..."

Ummmm yah.

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tragedy strikes, disappointment defines goldenballs

Once again tragedy strikes to the 34 year old David Beckham as adversity plagues yet again to his up and down career.

Normally I am a columnist for brokeankles for mma and fighting news but I am also a avid football fan or sorry I should say soccer, And since I havent seen a article written about soccer on the blog I decided to write one. With few months away to the kickoff of the World Cup in South Africa David Beckham dreams of participating in his 4th World Cup appearance came to a end sunday as he torn his achillies tendon while playing a league game against Chievo. A reoccuring injury that has bothered him since his arrival to the MLS, and I bet La Galaxy and the powers to be at the MLS headquarters are now thinking to themselves it's time to find another job. Kudos to them to think one man can power and generate interest to the game in America and envision to be a topflight league that is at par with Laliga or the premiership. Sorry..hate to break to you but as much as DB is a life idol to me, he is at the twlight of his career now and when The Galaxy signed Beckham to a 5-yr $250 million dollar contract...well who wouldn't refused, I would sit on the bench and enjoy the paparazzi snap photos of me while the lads on the bench ask themselves i wish I was DB.. but that's just me. If this is it for David Beckham career, consider this it was a awful way to end it.

After a Welcome back beatdown in the hands of Manchester United at Old Trafford, a stadium Beckham was remembered of powering United to many championships including there famous The treble back in '99 that saw them capture the premiership title, fa cup, and the famous champions league title, Becks started for the aging AC Milan against Chievo and halfway through the match it all came crashing down. Alone with the ball, goldenballs took a step back and seem to roll over prematurly on his ankle. He notice something was wrong however tried to ignore the unpleasant feeling then took another stride but this time moving forward hesitated and just kick the ball and hobbled to the sideline. After that tears came gushing down on his already bruised face. A scare on his face he sustained while colliding with a Chievo players earlier in the game. At this moment I am certain that the MLS was watching and having a heart attack, The La Galaxy is probably shaking thier heads in disbelief while Landon Donovan is cheering for joy, and Fabio Capello the manager for the England squad is at shock as to what happened. He knew it was over as paramedics rush to DB and get him to the team Doctors to examined what is wrong. He lye their moaning over and over and said " it is torn", referring to his Achillies tendon.
Beckham will not fulfill his destiny to play in his 4th World Cup nor have the chance to be the first born englishmen to score in 4 world cup events. Also break Peter Shilton capped record for appearance on the national squad. So there was a lot in stake for db to make the squad but he wasn't a certain choice to make the team with the emergence of shawn philips and Aaron Lennon playing his position he had to prove to Fabio that he is the right man for the job.

Speed and strength has been Beckham weakness in his game, He's not as fast as he once was nor start in games. Well at least not fast enough to start in europe. If he plans on coming back he will be a lot slower than what he was when he was healthy, too slow to figure at the highest level.

The only thing he would have left is his $250 million dollar right foot. With his right foot as his only arsenal and his left foot is as weak as lady gaga music his ability to swing in dead balls and crosses might be good enough to catch on a play with a second division european team. Bad enough he has accepted supportive roles in AC Milan and the England squad so for him to accept to play in second tier football in europe is embarassing and his ignorance and pride will allow him to isolate himself from such embarassment. Talk about a bad romance.

At the top he was a fantastic player. He won all the top prizes their is in football other than hoisting the coveted world cup and has played on two of europes biggest clubs Manchester United and Real Madrid. He signed his first professional contract at the age of 14 with the reds and spent 10 years with the club. During his time with the reds he has shown excellence and brilliance with his deadly freekicks and who can ever forget his midfield goal against wimbledon in '96. He noticed the goalkeeper Neil Sullivan was away from his goal and Db decided to float one in net, well as you may know what happened after that. Something Neil Sullivan will be remebered As he got into more of a senior role on his team he began to quarrel with legendary club manager Sir Alex Ferguson which lead to a lockeroom incident where Ferguson kicked a soccer boot to Beckhams head which lead to Beckhams depature from the squad. In 2003 he signed a four year contract with arch arival Real Madrid for a tranfer fee worth 35 million euros. The team consist of legendary players with Ronaldo, Zidane, Raul, Guti, and Casillas with the addition to Beckham there were dubbed as the galaticos. Since his depature from ManU it went all down hill from there, with much media hype that surrounding this team for years Madrid has failed to reach the champions league finals yet alone win any titles since Beckhams arrival. In 2007 he has announced he will play for the La Galaxy of the Mls for a reported 5 year $250 millions contract. It created such media attention and turned a lot of avid soccer fans heads as to why one he would play in a second tier league and two who would pay such amount of money for a player that is at the twlight of his career. MLS consider this move as the saviour for North American soccer, onced the famous Pele was hailed for doing back in the 60's but after his retirement NASL became extinct. Few years since that record breaking contract it was a bust. He caught the American eyes as to a player that couldn't commit. havent played a full season yet alone was never 100% healthy. he came into the Galaxy lineup with a injured left ankle and since then only played a handful of games. Frustrating to say at least his high stakes did more harm than good for Major League Soccer. His first two seasons in the MLS he has failed to lead the Galaxy to the playoffs and began to quarrel with US product Landon donovan. Teammate of his since his arrival Donovan was stripped of his captaincy from the team to be given to Beckham and what a way to show respect to the All time leading scorer for the United States. Donovan has described Beckham as "selfish" and consider Beckham as a "Bad" teammate. Not only fueding with his teammates but also the players in the league. Players began to question as to why Beckhams contract is far greater than a mid level player that is only getting 12.500 per season. There were times during matches players frustrations on Beckham will lead to trying to harm Beckham by intentially hurting Beckhams right foot. It has caused fights between two clubs and have pretty boy Becks trying to give players a superman punch.

A overall club career that is more of a celebrity gossip article than something worth remembering. Did I mentioned he married former spice girl Victoria "posh" spice.

Only did he have trouble adjusting to his club career but also in the international stage too.

In the ’98 World Cup, Beckham’s reputation crashed out alongside England. He became a national whipping boy after being red carded for kicking Argentina’s Diego Simeone during a pivotal knockout match. For four years he began to rebrand himself.
By the 2002 World Cup, he was England captain, He had his worse game of the tournament in the quarter-finals, as England was manhandled by eventual champions, Brazil.

The enduring image of Beckham is Euro 2004 is him pointing helplessly at a muddy patch on the turf after shanking a penalty kick. Like the country he represents, Beckham’s whole footballing history seems to happen at the penalty spot.
Same old in 2006 — an aging Beckham a non-factor as England went out once again at the quarter-final stage against Portugal. He was substituted through injury, and left the field in tears.
　
This year world cup was his last chance to erased any memories he had while wearing his national colours. A chance to rebrand himself as one of the best english offensive players that ever graced the pitch for england. He already knew coming in that he would be more of a supportive player versus a starter- a role Beckham is already accustom too. All his life he has faced adversity but rather going public and ranting about the situation he allowed his right foot to do the talking. It's unfortunate for him to go down this way but it's the life of a player.
　
If this is the end to Beckhams career, at least we witnessed that nobody can bend it like he can...


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JR Smith - 360 oop

This was up on our twitter feed, and if you havent already done so follow us! @brokeanklesblog, but this dunk is just too sweet not look at again. I mean this was in game and could have won that weak ass excuse for a dunk off we had this year. Check it.




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NBA JAM 2010 - for the WII only...WTF!

This game looks like a lot of fun, i remember playing this all kinds growing up. I even remember when the N64 came out and had NBA Hangtime, craziest game ever (revamp of Jam). Anyhow the major issue here, is that this game is only for Wii. Like WTF Wii!!! Its hard enough to play the damn golf game let alone a NBA game. I figure if sales are good enough and the response is big enough, you'll see this on your PS3, Xbox, etc....check it out.




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" I can be your fantasy" haha

Its that time of the year, if your a NBA Fantasy pro, the dreaded playoffs. If your in a CBS/ESPN or of course the best fantasy pool site, Yahoo Fantasy Sports your week 1 matchups are underway in your head to head league and your either in or your out.

I myself am an avid fantasy basketball player and sometimes a resident expert (I am a draft day genius!!) and have been fortunate to never miss the playoffs each year in my leagues, since about ummmmm 2000. I usually play in about 3 head to head leagues, 1 public, 1 friends or my own (but after last seasons royal f'n mess ill never be a commish again!! ) and now finally I'm in a dynasty league (pick a team, its yours for life, 3-4 off season drops, following season 5 rd draft with 1 additional roster slot). Friends league I finished 5th in the regular season, despite being on top for the better part of 3 months (injuries!), in the public I finished 2nd and in the dynasty I finished at the #1 spot, son.

Fantasy sports play in a head to head league is trivial at best in my eyes in terms of the playoffs. I mean for 20 weeks, your doing lineups, adding/dropping players, trading and constantly monitoring news/injury reports, etc. It's a time consuming game and a lot of fun but it does take a lot out of you. Factor in being a de generate gambler on top of it all, it would be safe to say I know just about everything there is to know about ball at all times. BUT!!! And you know there always is one, my issue as mentioned before is with the playoff structure. Its total bs in my opinion. It lasts 1 month, so 4.5 weeks, the .5 implying additional days added to the final week of play if your in the hunt for the chip and its all or none. Much like march madness, you either bring it or you don't. With this being said a few things happen:

-guys like luol deng who avg 18/8 for the season begin to get dropped for guys like "jrue holiday" yah that's his name "jrue". Why you ask? Cause "Jrue" who plays on the sixers has two 4 game weeks, while the bulls have a 3/2 schedule

-my 5th place finish league, I have guys like Bosh, Deron, Mayo, basically I'm f'n stacked but am now contemplating dropping them for guys like, "Jrue", Deandre Jordan, Javal Mcghee and other lackies who play on teams with favorable schedules.

-go look at the "waiver wire" in any league right now, they are completely and utterly depleted, for instance in my public league the top guy available is Leon Powe.....wow.

Guys or gals in that matter, who lay it down during the regular season and make the playoffs kudos. You all most likely have been doing something right for the season and should receive a bit of love if not a lot of love for making it this far with a strong team. But now your subject to facing someone who does all of the above points and oh my favorite....

-adding/dropping players daily to ensure a complete lineup. The points above are validated through this strategy. It basically ensures that every night you have a full head of steam going so teams with guys like bosh, lebron and ummm melo, lose out to teams who have a roster looking more like an NBDL all star team.

Arghhhhhh.

My friends league and public league were great fun this year, like great fun. I enjoyed making some new ball fan friends over the net and correspond with them via email, on the site and on this site. Thanks for the support yahoo fantasy sports league #0153822 and the bugger in the 4 spot, mr luca p himself aka the wop warrior. But I really think yahoo and the other leagues should adopt a merit or pt system for the peeps that finish strong during the regular season!!!

My dynasty league dominance was something special. I'm pretty happy with the squad that will be mine for years to come, I have a bye right now since I finished first....but I wouldn't mind writing an update to tell you all win I win, here's the team:

-horford/j.johnson/j.smith
-z randolph/ lamarcus aldridge
-westbrook / aaron brooks
-trevor ariza/jermaine oneal

Ummmm I have a couple more ridiculous....oh snap

-tyreke evans and danny granger!!!

lol, how could I have forgotten those two, beauty with the dynasty league is that none of that craziness I mentioned above can happen, would you really risk losing a guy like granger so you can have javal mcghee for a few days errrrrrr "my tie is Nooooooot black" hahahahahah....

Goodluck to the fantasy ball heads, and if your having trouble figuring out what you need to do, bigkev is always here for you, drop me a line on twitter or via email!

Peace kids.

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DVD Review - Kobe Doin Work

Not sure if you all have already seen this vid, it was all over ESPN about a year ago, as it is an ESPN film but if you haven't, you need to asap!

Basically its a "spike lee joint" and he mics Kobe up for one game, against the Spurs, all the cameras pointed to Kobe and you go thru the pre game, game, and post game with Kobe, from his perspective. The entire concept is sick and on top of it, Kobe narrates the entire game and talks to the audience more and indepth about what we're seeing and hearing. Awesome ass concept, and after you watch this DVD you really understand how good the mamba really is and what kind of ball IQ the man possesses. Kobe breaks down everything and anything. From the other teams tendencies, what their going to run, what players do what and finally a really detailed explanation of the triple post offense aka the triangle.

If you like the sport of basketball, like really enjoy the game and its precision then this is a must watch, must own, hands down! I haven't seen a DVD like this ever. Before it starts Spike introduces the concept and the film and what he says about Kobe before it starts is just awesome. "Watch and listen to the best player on the entire planet go to work." Coming from a true NY ball head, that says a lot!!

Rating: 5/5 jumpmen. No doubt, must own.

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Lucky #7

The Raptors lost again tonight, and to their defense they played a strong portland team, on the west coast, with the time difference plus another hour (daylight savings), oh yah on a back to back. That takes a lot out of anyone let alone an entire team. They had the game within 3 but were unable to make that final push **cough cough, see sunder's road push theory **cough cough, from Jan in the archives **cough cough.....

Anyhow! If it wasn't for the Bulls being total bull$hit (hahahahah) and their current 7 game losing streak we'd be way behind. Teams like Miami, Milli and the Bobcats have really picked it up. Prior to the all star break the Raptors were one of the hottest teams in the L, if not the hottest. Post break Bosh gets hurt, goes down for 6-7 games and now we're at this point. Tough break, losing momentum this close to the playoffs, while the other teams around us that are a little less talented are putting it together. Apparently on Saturday night Bosh lost it on his team mates, let them know they all need to get their ish back on track. Time will only tell, and I'm tired of ranting about the bs this team goes thru (self inflicted I might add).

Bottom line, the Raptors are a hard team to figure out, much like this final bs season of Lost. They need to go on a serious run, and do it now. Its one thing to beat crap ass teams which they were for 2 months and be hot, its another thing to do it to solid teams at home and on the road. That's what counts in sports, getting it done when it matters.

I'm there on Friday. Catch us on our twitter feed Friday night, ill post some in game live tweets about the game!!

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Push It Now!

If your a Raptors fan, its time to push that button pictured above. After last nights loss, the Raptors are 1 game ahead of Chicago for the 8th spot in the East. There's a 3 way tie for 5/6, and the Raps have lost 7 of their last 8. 2 weeks ago, we were solid in 5th and then it happened.

Chris Bosh goes down for 7 games with an ankle injury and stomach flu, and the descent begins. Over the last 2 months this team has got it done, down the stretch in games they've got it done and a couple weeks ago, talks of over taking Boston/Atlanta for the 4 spot were really not that much outta the question. Bosh's value during this losing streak is really very, very evident. Without him in the lineup they lose, they actually don't even have a chance. Last night they got smoked by the Kings. The f'n KINGS!!! Seriously, he's still trying to get his stride back, that will take a few more games but, what about the rest of those guys on this squad?

I have said this a million times, Andrea aint as good as advertised. He puts up numbers and that's it. This stretch of games while Chris was out, was a really good opportunity for him to step up and force the issue. He's a decent complimentary piece and that's about it. Hedo.......forget about it. But this is what really erks me, and this is truly a testament to how good Chris really is. He elevates his team mates play, gets W's, gets numbers and is the hands down man in the T Dot right now, from a sports perspective. He's at that point now, he's that damn good. I mean I've been one of Chris's harshest critics in the past and not only has this guy changed my opinion completely, but I've come to really respect this guys game.

Losing streaks like this do not translate well in a contract year. The Raptors really need to get back to 3 weeks ago and start remembering how to win, how to play and how to get it done....

Otherwise its right to the lottery for us, just like that son! I haven't ranted about the Raptors in a minute, so I think this was a solid time to get something off my chest.

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Why oh Why do the Maple Leafs SUCK!!!

Greetings everyone, its been a while since I last blogged, I think the over joy of Canada beating the United States in Hockey at the Olympics took my breath away.  It kinda felt like Jennifer Love Hewitt in Can't Hardly Wait reading the letter that the dude wrote for her.  You get all giddy inside and you can't overcome your emotions...ahem STRIP CLUB?!??!!? lol

 

 

Well, after some of the best hockey that I've seen in four years (you figure out why four years), we now return to the regularly scheduled programing that is the NHL.  Before I get to the subject of my rant, let me say this...to all those who believe that the NHL should take fighting and rough play away from the game and look at the Olympics as an example should remember one thing.  The top 6 teams in the Olympics, can never be done in the NHL.  If the NHL can put together in the cap world a team that looks like Canada, USA, Russia, Sweden, Finland and the Czech's...then I'll eat my socks after playing hockey in it. 

 

So why do the Leafs suck so much...its unreal sometimes just to think about how bad this team actually is.  From a business stand point, obviously Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment is savvy.  Raptors, Leafs, TFC, Marlies, BMO Field, Air Canada Centre and G.M. Centre in Oshawa all under their belts.  Throw in the TV rights on regional games and the merchandising, and you've got a multi-billion dollar conglomerate (wait we already do).  So why do the leafs suck so much...the main reason, in my humble opinion...this team has no Identity, and an Identity starts with naming a Captain. 

 

The Leafs haven't had a Captain since Mats Sundin left for greener pastures (and then playing time in Vancouver),  It really is a sad state when the Leafs have no captain to take the face off in the opening ceremonies of games on Hockey Night in Canada.  I agree with Ron Wilson and Brian Burke, that no Leaf is privileged enough to be bestowed the honour that is required of a Maple Leafs captain.  The Captain is the face of the franchise, he's the one that the fans look to and lifts up the spirits of the team, at the same time pushes them to be better players.  On January 31st, 2010...after a humiliating loss on a Saturday night, the Toronto Maple Leafs got their captain.  DION PHANEUF!!! This 24 year old from Edmonton Alberta is a gem, a true gem in the National Hockey League.  He's a big, strong mean defense man who plays on the edge constantly.  His pounding hits would make Lil Wayne squeal like a lil pig in jail.  Phaneuf leads, the players listen to him, and they respect him.  He's won a Gold and Silver medal at the World Juniors, and has represented Canada at the World Championships (winning Gold).  No doubt, he'll be on the Canadian team again this summer...I think the one that sets him a side from all the other players on the Leafs Roster, this kid brings the intensity that's needed, and expects all his team mates to give it too.  And what happens when they don't, he call's them out on it (not publicly but in the dressing room).  Nazeem Kadri who came up for an emergency call up, was told by Phaneuf that if he better be well conditioned if he wants to make the Leafs roster next season after training camp.  Kadri could go back to London and cry, but knowing his tenacity, he'll be ready for training camp to make sure he's a Leaf. 

 

Cliff Fletcher made a trade, in fact, he made two trades that brought in two future Leaf Captains.  Brian Burke in less than a year brought in a young American who is a natural sniper to be the Assistant Captain, but saved the crown jewel for January when he got Dion who after this season is done will be named the captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs. 

 

A Captain is required to keep the ship afloat...like my dad says, if the Captain shoots himself in the head...well you remember how the Titanic sank...

 

More posts will be coming, follow me on twitter @jollybenjabi

 

Cheers!!!

 

AND GO LEAFS GO...APPARENTLY IT'S TIED AGAINST BOSTON TONIGHT...AS I TYPE THIS BLOG!!!

James Toney and Kid Gloves

So i've been called out by kinney to have a input with James Lights Out Toney signing amultifight deal with the ufc. Ok mma fans here's my take, do I like this idea of a former heavyweight titilist entering the realm of mixed martial arts? yes i think this would be a great marketing standpoint for both parties and eventhough the UFC doesn't need to brand themselves because there are doing quite well on their own it would also put a new twist in the heavier divisions. Do i think he should get a crack at the elite's right away? I dont think it's a good idea. There are potential matchups that I would like to see James Toney fight and kinney did mentioned kimbo. I couldn't agree more on this matchup and Joe Silva probably already have this all lined up before Ufc announce the multifight deal with Mr. Toney. This would be just a stand brawl, both posesses great strength and power however both also have limited ground game experience as Kimbo is still finding his way not to be caught in a crucifix and working to fix that with ATT and James Toney well i don't think he has ever been kicked in the leg nor be working on defensive techniques on the ground to isolate himself from a submission. So consider this matchup a straightout boxing match and also a match that could potentially be a short lived one. One punch from both of these guys could be lights out and not to take anything away from James Toney but I mean Kimbo has some knock out power we all witness his prowless when he was a youtube phenomenom beating up guys that think they can knock out this streetbrawler. Another factor I have with James Toney is that he is 41, his age is a factor and I just don't see him having the same physique or endurance and heart like Randy Couture. However I could be wrong. Boxers I think are one of the most highly fit and gifted athletes that uses all there body mechanism to withstand getting hit in the body, arms and head having said that also stand the gruelling 7-13 rounds depending on if its a title fight or not. MMA there is only 3 5 minute rounds for non title fights and 5 for championship bouts. What I can possibly say for James Toney is that hopefully he can find a good camp that can work with his ground game and also a great endurance coach, and I hope still posses the same power with his punches that knocked out so many of the best heavyweight boxers in the world. Imagine getting punched by James Toney with kid gloves...LIGHTS OUT... potential future bouts I can see happening for Toney

James Toney vs Kimbo Slice                                           
James Toney vs. Roy " Big Country" Nelson

James Toney vs. Randy Couture

James Toney vs. Dana White

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DVD Review - Chris Bosh First Ink

Haven't had much time to update the site with some posts, but this week expect some more content, more frequently.....its tough to do this ALL BY MYSELF!!

But, yesterday I finally had a chance to watch Chris Bosh First Ink, essentially a documentary about CB4 getting his fist tat, and the trials and tribulations of the process. Pretty neat concept for a DVD, but I guess when you have tons of cash and a lifestyle that allows you to do just about anything you want, you can make a video on just about anything!

The documentary itself is short and sweet, hearing Chris talk about his life in Toronto, and meeting some of his crew is awesome, as he's one of Toronto's most beloved sports figures and it gives peeps an in depth look at what he's all about. I mean he seems really approachable and in fact was hanging 3 mins away from my old condo!!!! The production value is astonishing, its shot really well and the beats within the doc go well with the whole feel for the movie...."Rep t dot till they bury me, b b buryy me....". The tat itself is pretty cool, and this documentary shows the nay sayers in his crew and the opinion they have on Chris getting a tat, and then it shows the peeps in his crew that are all for it, nice way to balance things out. Its short, simple and well done, throughout the doc, he gives some insight into himself, the city and playing for the Raptors.

The best part of this DVD in fact is not so much the documentary, but the bonus features, and the "interviews" portion. I hit play all and just watched him sitting in a dark empty ACC, answering and fielding questions from everything including, winning, toronto, vince carter, the leafs, tim hortons, the fans and his sudden rise to fame. Really interesting outlook on things, and its great to see someone so candid and honest, especially a sports star from (well who plays for our city). You get an understanding of where he's at mentally, and where he wants to be. Where's he from, and how that's shaped him into the man he is today. All really good stuff. There was another section in the DVD, viral stuff from CBTV (his youtube channel) I haven't had a chance to watch all the stuff, but there is defintley some funny business for sure, post career you can mos def see him infront of a camera in some capacity.

All in all, its an entertaining watch, and something much needed for the Toronto Raptor contingent. Chris is a pretty quiet guy on the outset but he's very outspoken, and quite the comedian in other capacities. Catch his Jay Leno, finals coverage from a couple years back if you haven't already done so, classic stuff. If you are a Bosh fan, or a Raptor fan then this DVD is a must own, and even if your not, try to check it out in some capacity.

I'm gonna give this hmmmm... 4/5 jumpman, not the whole 5 cause I think the documentary portion coulda been just a little longer, cause it was very entertaining. But then again there's the train of thought, that you want your fans yearning for more, yah that's cool but I dropped 20 bones down son!!! I need more!!!!

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Lights Out!!

Just posted this up on our twitter but James "lights out" Toney just signed with the UFC. That's a pretty bad ass addition to the UFC. I personally know a lot more about Boxing then I do the MMA game (there's 500 different MMA leagues now and it spans world wide!) but I do know that the UFC is suffering in its Heavy Weight Division, at the moment. The champ is ill and they need to bring some excitement to an ailing and hurting division.

Say what you want about Brock but that guy has charisma, and is the dude you love to hate. Pure WWE style with the way he conducts himself. Boxing is similar in that the fighters need to promote themselves to add hype to their fights and money in their pockets. I'm not saying Toney by any means is gonna be a contender for the title but he'll add some definite fire and much needed personality to a really serious sport and division. Youtube any of Toney's interviews and you'll see what I'm saying. Actually youtube Brock's last fight's post win comments in the ring, pure "heel" in effect (wwe fans know what I'm talkin bout when I say 'heel' lol)

Jeff (contributor) could probably give more insight into who Toney can possibly face **cough cough, Kimbo Slice **cough cough..... but if dude gets one clean shot at any of these MMA guys it will be lights out no doubt. These guys train in all different facets of martial arts, Toney is the former Heavy Weight Champ, he'll be lookin for that one hitter quitter, and he'll learn how to block that take down. **cough cough kimbo **cough cough....

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Remembering a Horror....

Wow, we're already in March and we have over 80 posts since our start in January. Mad respect to the peeps reading this and following us on twitter. Anyhow, thought I'd drop a quick line and perhaps a new style of post ill do in addition to the other stuff I write on here.

Remember *insert player name here....
For the first installment, let's all remember one of the greatest shoot first, score second pg's in the history of the NBA, the Amityville Horror himself, Mike James. Who? Mikkkke Jammmmesssss (hahahah, shoot first, score second, sometimes I crack myself up hahaha).

James was bought out today by the Wiz and honestly since his time with the Raptors he's been a total wash. Now does anyone remember his time with the Raps as vivid as I do? He played on our hometown squad during probably the worst period in Raptor history. The guy had one solid season, jacked up over 15-20 shots per game, had an above 20ppg average, yah that's foreal, James averaged 20ppg in his season with the Raptors, proving yet again this era to be the worst. After us he signed one of the worst contracts in NBA history and did nothing ever since. Mike James led the Raptors in scoring, probably the worst sentence ever.

Side thought....but I remember watching him play and I use to get soooooo pissed, there was no such thing as a bad shot, he was constantly shooting, and the funny thing was teams would let him. Sure he could put up numbers, but putting up numbers and winning are two separate things.

Anyways....
He pimped it. At the end of the day, he was a wash when he got here, a wash when he left but left a rich wash. He Played the NBA and its oh so smart owners like a fiddle. He'll never be remembered, probably one of the worst players we've ever had on our hometown squad, but he played the system got paid, and will most likely sign with a contender and win a chip to end his career.
Karl Malone never won one, but Mike James might, wow. It really just goes to show you that if you play the system in the NBA you can have financial stability, have the limelight and poise yourself to win a chip when your career comes to a dwindling end.

Next up, another guy who got punked today. Michael Finley.

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