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Continuing our weeklong celebration of NBA training camps opening this week, we give the people what they want and turn our eyes to teams in Sportaphile’s own backyard, breaking down the grind that is the Western Conference’s Pacific Division:
(Last year’s record)
(48-34) When things go bad, they sure do fall apart quickly. First, the Warriors win 48 games but still miss the playoffs. Then the front office fronted on its offer to Baron Davis, resulting in Boom Dizzle going Hollywood, albeit to the Clippers. Then there’s Monta. So truthfully, I don’t know what to make of the messy Golden State affairs. I don’t even think newcomer Coery Maggette and Captain Jack will be able to S.O.S. this thing before it capsizes. I hate to say it but I think the Warriors can RSVP right now for the 2009 Draft Lottery.
(23-59) It sure must feel good to be back at home for Baron Davis. He has gotten on the Boom Dizzle diet plan courtesy of Jenny Craig and is having a grand ol’ time chilling with Cash W. and Jessica Alba and all his other celebrity cronies. Even without Elton Brand, who surprisingly dipped to Philly, things still look promising for LA’s stepchild team. With the addition of Marcus Camby, I really think the Clips can have about 40-44 wins, which might even leave enough in the tank to trump whoever is hanging on for that final playoff spot. Read the rest of this entry »
Pictures don’t lie. Golden State Warriors’ fans wish they could cover their faces today at the discovery of the real reason PG Monta Ellis will be out with an ankle injury when the season tips off. Come to find out Monta got hurt while riding a moped in Mississippi. It’s no wonder he lied. How bitchy does it look to get hurt riding a moped?
*please insert Allen Iverson voice now* Monta, a moped? A moped? We talking about a moped. Not even a motorcycle, but a moped?
Memo to Chris Mullin: We in the ‘Town love Monta. We really do, but did you really just give the biggest pay raise in NBA history to a man who will be out AT LEAST three months because he got injured while ghost riding his moped? This is the counter you came with for not wanting to give Baron Davis a respectable offer?
Get ready. It’s going to be a long ass season at the Oracle.
This article over on Bleacher Report highlights a semi disturbing trend concerning the Jazz fans.
Utah fans have been overheard chanting “CANCER” when Derek Fisher touches the ball. Fisher’s baby daughter suffers from retinoblastoma, a rare type of eye cancer.
As Derek Fisher went to the line to shoot free throw after a technical foul, a fan behind the basket covered his right eye and began screaming at the Lakers’ point guard.
It doesn’t end there folks.. During the 2007 playoff series between Golden State and Utah, a few Warriors players recalled hearing racial insults from the stands.
When asked the difference between playing on the road and at home during the series against the Jazz, Warrior’s forward Stephen Jackson said, “”Well, we’re not hearing racial slurs, we’re not hearing people wishing for me to go to jail,” Jackson said. “That’s the difference for me. I’m loved here in Oakland.”
Jason Richardson was asked about the racial slurs and responded, “That was something new. It shocked all of us. We weren’t expecting that. I mean, [Jazz fans] were trying to get into our heads any way they can, but I couldn’t believe anybody would stoop that low. It’s nonsense.”
I suggest you head over to the Bleacher Report to read the entire thing. Feel from to drop a few comments and let me know what you think.
Continuing our weeklong celebration of NBA training camps opening this week, we give the people what they want and turn our eyes to teams in Sportaphile’s own backyard, breaking down the grind that is the Western Conference’s Pacific Division:
