New Album & The Beginning of Basketball Season

[steve williams]

Stephen A. has a message for Ja Morant​

Stephen A. has a message for Ja Morant - ESPN Video

Stephen A. Smith gives his perspective on Ja Morant's recent off-court issues and their potential impact on his future.

www.espn.com

 

[steve williams]

surprisingly Nike has not dropped Morant as they typically do with a player issue......

Nike Stands With Ja Morant Amid Controversy​

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has Nike's support amid controversy.

https://www.si.com/fannation/sneakers/news/nike-stands-with-ja-morant-amid-controversy

 

[steve williams]

Fabulous game at Dallas and as close as t gets but in the end the Suns go 3-0 with KD in the line up

I continue to see a Suns-Nuggs WC final

Final Suns 130-126

Things are so close in the WC

 

[steve williams]

Steph returns today as the GSW face the Lakers at home .....this is a must game for both teams

 

[steve williams]

GSW continue to struggle on the road as the Lakers start quickly and build a 22 point lead.

End of 1st Lakers 33-18

 

[steve williams]

However Lakers miss their first 12 shots in the second as GSW rally to close to within 10 ...never count the Warriors out but they struggle on the road

 

[steve williams]

as always the Lakers give up the ghost in the second operand let the Warriors claw back into the game. AD has 22 but the rest of the team sucks

End of half
Lakers 55-54 as they see a 20 point lead vaporize

 

[steve williams]

I have to admit that watching the Lakers play any game is like riding a non stop roller coaster as they cannot ever hold a lead to finish out a game. This was no exception as the GSW catch them at 91-91. Lakers lead by as many as 9 but in the waning moments AD rises to the occasion and ices the game with a pair of free throws. Curry remains a killer on the three but he showed some signs of inactivity today with controlling the ball however he was always there to make the clutch 3. However Warriors cannot win on the road. This will be a huge factor in the playoffs. The Warriors as good as they are just seem to be lacking a step in their game. I think their dynasty is seeing the end of the tunnel. The Lakers OTOH are always lacking a step even though they are winning games without LeBron. Steve Kerr has some decisions to make in the coming year as I see it. Warriors are 7-23 on the road and that won't get them far

Final Lakers 113-105

 

[steve williams]

Tough to believe but Lakers are 1/2 game out of 10 spot....

 

[steve williams]

But here's the stat of the day and looking forward, Suns are deadly as KD and Booker combine for 73 points in the win over the Mavs

 

[jadis]

But here's the stat of the day and looking forward, Suns are deadly as KD and Booker combine for 73 points in the win over the Mavs

Suns are very very lucky to land KD and not giving up Booker. Nice job by the GM. The rumored Celtics trade would have Jalen Brown included or no deal.

 

[jadis]

Like the Nets game, C's went up early but now the Knicks are into 2 OTs. Tatum and Brown are beat. Need some fresh shooters.

 

[steve williams]

Like the Nets game, C's went up early but now the Knicks are into 2 OTs. Tatum and Brown are beat. Need some fresh shooters.

Ouch 131-129 Knicks win in 2 OT

This is not the time for the Celts to have a cold spell

 

[jadis]

Ouch 131-129 Knicks win in 2 OT

This is not the time for the Celts to have a cold spell

No Robert Williams, no Rebounds. He's out a few weeks.

 

[steve williams]

No Robert Williams, no Rebounds. He's out a few weeks.

What a tough break that is Phil. Injuries always seem to be the X-Factor in determining outcomes. I hope he gets better in time.

 

[steve williams]

I sure hope things work out for Ja Morant....how fleeting the status of celebrity can disappear

No timetable for Ja Morant’s return during ‘healing process’
Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins reveals that there isn't a timetable for Morant's return.

No timetable for Ja Morant’s return during ‘healing process’ | NBA.com

Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins reveals that there isn't a timetable for Morant's return.

www.nba.com

 

[steve williams]

Here's another very impressive stat of the day........

Power Rankings have the Knicks at number 5. Would have ever thought that

Power Rankings, Week 21: Knicks, Nuggets rise as Bucks stay at top | NBA.com

See where all 30 teams rank as we enter Week 21 of the 2022-23 season.

www.nba.com

 

[jadis]

Here's another very impressive stat of the day........

Power Rankings have the Knicks at number 5. Would have ever thought that

Power Rankings, Week 21: Knicks, Nuggets rise as Bucks stay at top | NBA.com

See where all 30 teams rank as we enter Week 21 of the 2022-23 season.

www.nba.com

Randle is now a consistent force to recon with, he has developed an outside shot , and can drive strong to the hoop. They've got good players.

 

[steve williams]

Randle is now a consistent force to recon with, he has developed an outside shot , and can drive strong to the hoop. They've got good players.

Another farm team Laker who they traded to make a better deal. I loved Randle when he was a Laker. Good to see him succeed as well as the Knicks. I remember growing up it was the "Knickerbockers" and a team of historically great players and trophies and Madison Square Garden. It's been a long time. I bet Spike Lee after all of these years is finding happiness rather than despair like we Lakers fans.I can think of a dozen great Lakers draftees who they dumped.. I was happy to see D'Angelo back at the trade deadline. I always liked him. Lakers however always play to win it all "this year" and will part with their young talent, not yet super stars, to make what they think will help win the trophy "this" year.

 

[jadis]

Another farm team Laker who they traded to make a better deal. I loved Randle when he was a Laker. Good to see him succeed as well as the Knicks. I remember growing up it was the "Knickerbockers" and a team of historically great players and trophies and Madison Square Garden. It's been a long time. I bet Spike Lee after all of these years is finding happiness rather than despair like we Lakers fans.I can think of a dozen great Lakers draftees who they dumped.. I was happy to see D'Angelo back at the trade deadline. I always liked him. Lakers however always play to win it all "this year" and will part with their young talent, not yet super stars, to make what they think will help win the trophy "this" year.

Stephen A is a big Knicks fan too. I recall Max was roasting him on free agent signing day and he gave Stephen A a jersey of Randle, and Stephan A prompted threw it behind his back. Now he has to find that jersey.