Let’s play find Tracy McGrady. Is he oversees, is he in the D-League, is he on a NBA roster if so what team? Well come to find out Tracy McGrady, cousin of Vince Carter, is on the roster of the Atlanta Hawks. Clearly, that’s all he’s doing is being on the roster. McGrady was quoted
“I’m tired of this [bleep],” McGrady said. “You can put that in the paper, I don’t give a [bleep]. If you don’t feel I can help, come tell me that. He ain’t told me nothing. I just want to help these guys win, man, which I know I can. But, damn, four minutes?”
That statement was aimed at Hawks head coach Larry Drew for not giving him more playing time. Sorry, McGrady but comments like that will only get you closer to the end of the bench, or on the trading block. The Hawks currently holds the 6th spot of the Eastern Conference. Both parties should make-up fast if they want to make a late run into the playoffs.
Okay, okay…yes it’s only been a week however he is taking the NBA and the Big Apple (New York) by storm. Yes, like everyone else I too must talk about Jeremy Lin, first American-born player of Chinese or Taiwanese descent, the NEW story of the NBA. Helping the New York Knicks to a season long six game winning streak Jeremy Lin, has poured in more points than ANY NBA player in history in their first five games. (136pts). Yes, more than Mr. Air Jordan himself, more than LeBron “King” James, and any other NBA great. “Linsanity” has grown to a point that ESPN has had a “Linsational” highlight of him every night over the past week. Lin’s performance has once again opened the gates to the NBA being truly a globe sport. Beside baseball, which is still far behind basketball in highlighting non-American athletes, other professional’s sports lack the push like the NBA. The effort that Yao Ming had on the NBA has been shattered by “Super Lintendo”; yes he has a million of nicknames. My hope is when the New York Knicks return to full strength, having Melo in the lineup, that Mr. Lincredible doesn’t face to black.
I believe what makes Lin’s story more unique is that it shows fans that there are players who truly work hard, has the passion to live out their dreams of playing on the big stage, and in bright lights. And, the money will come after they’re given a ‘real’ shot. Working through so many roadblocks to play in a Knicks jersey is what draws us in. Playing college ball at Harvard, not your average power-house basketball factory, goes un-drafted, only to play in the NBA Development League and being cut twice (sorry Golden State & Houston) why not cheer for him.
If you haven’t seen any of what I’m talking about check out the video and you’ll see. Talk about a feel-good story! Until next time live out your DREAMS with some Determination, put forth Real Efforts and given your Abilities; Means you will have Success.
With two of the top NBA’s dazzling stars, Lebron & Wade, in the town you had a strong feeling something exciting would happen.However, Brandon Jennings made sure with his performance, especially in the fourth quarter, that Lebron & Wade remember it takes more than a big name to win in the NBA. I give credit to Lebron as arguable the best player in the game today.
Alone he outscored the Bucks (24-23) in the first quarter. By the way that was the second time he has done that against the Bucks (2/20/09).This had the Bradley Center in uproar making shots with his left hand, right hand, and dunks that you often see in the All-Star game.
The Bucks, without Andrew Bogut (ankle injury) and Stephen Jackson (mentally injure) I had that feeling that after a first quarter like LeBron’s, Bucks fans were in for a long night.That’s where I was wrong. They held LeBron to only 16pts the rest of the game. After being down by 18pts Jennings again, showed us what having a “killer attitude” is. The Bradley Center soon came to life.The Bucks as a team had 30 assists on 39 field goals made. Can you say ball movement?
This game provided Bucks fans hope, that they will be fine without Bogut if they could only play their remaining games at home. Okay, maybe not realistic.But, with a win against Rose and the Bulls later this week the Bucks would have beaten Kobe, LeBron, Wade, and Rose all in one week.Not too many teams can say they have done that.I stand and applaud the Bucks energy and their will to play hard. With that nightly approach I see no reason why they won’t make the playoffs…okay it’s because I want to see them be successful.Until next time live out your DREAMS with some Determination, put forth Real Effort and given your Abilities, Mean you will have Success.
Not a major surprise former Milwaukee Brewer Prince Fielder will sport a Detroit Tiger uniform this summer. We can’t forget that his pops Cecil Fielder paved the way for him. What’s surprising is that Prince didn’t become a pitcher. Enjoy this video and tell me his 'changeup' doesn’t look good. Until next time live out your DREAMS with some Determination, put forth Real Efforts and given your Abilities; Mean you will have Success.
Best line in the entire speech “This is the first time I’ve been with some world champions who are my contemporaries” President Barack Obama. Mark Cuban-Mavericks Owner- was smiling and laughing the entire time. Until next time live out your DREAMS with some Determination, put forth Real Efforts and given your Abilities; Mean you will have Success.
