A MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR LEBRON JAMES

A MOMENT OF SILENCE Lebron James walked off the court dejected after his Cleveland Cavaliers were defeated by the mighty Orlando Magic. James, usually very accessible to the media dressed quickly, didn't talk to the anyone and boarded the team bus. I almost felt sorry for the James, but so is sports. It's about the climb to the top with the slippage along the way. All the great ones have gone through it. Jordan, Kobe, Garnett, the list goes on. Not that it's right, but I can understand why he didn't speak to anybody. Sometimes there's nothing to say. Frustration is boiling inside. You can't put on a smile. You can't do much more. He carried the Cavs on a stretcher the whole series and I say stretcher because it was if the rest of his team was dead. I understand the frustration. But I think after what he did in this series, in this picture his head should be tilted in the opposite direction.



PUPPETS OFF THE BENCH
Now I know Nike wasn't stupid enough not to have reinforcements right? I know they have to have some puppets come off the bench right? If not, let me give them an idea. You got to have an extra long puppet now. It has to be Dwight Howard. He has to move into the house and take over Lebron's room or something. And then he becomes Kobe's new best friend. They go and hang out, they play games together while they leave Lebron home. Lebron's unhappy because he can't tag along. May not be too funny to the real Lebron. He may not ok a commercial like that. The other thing is, not sure if Howard is even sponsored by Nike. Someone do the research please. But hey, it's just a thought. The puppets are a hit. We got to keep it going.



WHAT DID THE FIVE FINGERS SAY TO THE FACE?
The Lakers just straight disrespected the Nuggets in their own house last game. Denver got smacked at home as the Lakers ended Denver's best season in franchise history. The main reason is because of a beast to the left that needs no introduction. How do you stop the Black Mamba you ask? You don't. You hope, that's all you can do. You hope he's off. You hope he wants to defer to teammates. You hope he doesn't find something to motivate himself. As good as Lebron James is, this guy is a nightmare and has more killer in him. He is more driven to prove he's the best and it's very scary. He wants to prove he can win it without Shaq. He's been to the NBA Finals last year and his team, unlike Lebron James, will give him some assistance. The Black Mamba is scary and if he wins the championship this year, while putting up outstanding numbers in the Finals, the puppet debate will fade into the distance. Kobe Bryant and the Lakers can smack you with the best of them.




IT ALL DEPENDS
But hey, don't get me wrong, I'm not stupid. I know that the Lakers face a monumental task when going up against the Orlando Magic and Dwight Howard. The Magic beat the Lakers twice during the regular season. We know Howard is the best center in the league. But it's not long ago that I was watching a young guy from the Lakers and thinking to myself, "This young guy can be the best center in the league." I am going to say this and I won't aplogize. Andrew Bynum has more skills and can end up being a better player than Dwight Howard. What? You gonna question me on that? He is very athletic, not so much like Howard, but how many guys can wear a cape? He is a better shooter and has more moves around the basket. He can shoot free throws and is a better passer. But it all depends on which Bynum shows up. He has battled injuries in his career but he has the skills. He has to transform from that nice guy into a monster. On another note I can't believe I am selling out my high school Piscataway right now. Bynum went to our local rival high school St. Joseph's in Metuchen, NJ. The same high school as Jay Williams who starred at Duke and was drafted with the 2nd pick in the NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls. We hate dudes from St. Joseph's. So forget I even said any of this. What a sellout I have become!!! Piscataway Chiefs for life!!!



MUTT AND JEFF
No two coaches can be more different than these two. One is tall, the other is short. One is slender, the other is...not so slender. One has 9 championships, the other has none. One is known for his laid back attitude, the other has been called "The Master of Panic." One rarely ever yells on the sideline, the other loses his voice with his ranting and raving. With this all said and done, I think the opposites are going to make this series a very good one. But in the long run, for all that is different, the one thing that they share is that they are both in search of the NBA Championship.




THINGS THAT WERE EXPOSED DURING THE PLAYOFFS



Everyone had this team on a pedestal coming into the series with the Magic, including me. They had the best record in basketball during the regular season. None of us really questioned that they were coming out of the East, the weaker conference. None of us questioned the age of their frontline. None of us realized how strong a King's back can really be.




The Boston Celtics were a great team last year. But they got old over night. Who knows if Kevin Garnett will be back? Paul Pierce got old right in front of our eyes. Ray Allen disappeared for long stretches in the clutch. Big Baby Davis may be looking for greener pastures, meaning he wants more green that maybe the Celtics can't even get him. It may be a one and done run for the Celtics. No offensive rebound for a second chance shot.





The NBA has to address this after the season. All the flagrants that weren't flagrants. All the ones that were. The NBA has no idea when it comes to this. This is not a kiddy league and the NBA has to understand that. These guys will show emotion and you can't get thrown out of games for yelling in someone's face or hitting a guy a little too hard. Hey I understand you have to keep control, but this year things got a little out of hand.


The NBA's old slogan was "NBA Action is FANtastic". Well I'm not so sure about the fans anymore. I work at these NBA games and sometimes these fans get carried away. We saw the issue with Ron Artest a few years back. Yes, Artest was wrong but we tend to forget that a fan threw a beer from the stands and it hit Artest. Carmelo Anthony's fiancee Alani Vasquez was verbally attacked in the stands during the series with Dallas. The Lakers Derek Fisher has a stalker that has been harassing him since 2000. Some of this stuff is getting out of hand and the NBA has to address it. Better security and they have to hold fans to a higher standard. I don't care how much you paid for your ticket, you have to have some class.


The integrity of college athletics was exposed as well. The problem is a problem in itself, but it is worse because it always comes to the forefront once these guys are in the NBA. The issue that is circulating about Derrick Rose and someone else possibly taking his SAT test, while his grades possibly being changed while at Simeon High School in Chicago doesn't look good. O.J. Mayo had some problems with taking money while at USC. These Universities love to turn their heads and act as if they don't know anything is going wrong. It's crap because most of the Universities know exactly what's happening and just care too much about winning and the money generated to really police their athletic departments. Mayo and Rose are the two that hit the headlines, but this happens more than we all hear about. Do I blame the kids? No, I blame the grownups who "think" they're looking out for the kids when actually they're doing the exact opposite by giving them a hall pass to the bathroom.

CAN I GET A WITNESS?

WHAT DID I JUST WITNESS?

The slogan that Nike uses "WE ARE ALL WITNESSES" never made more sense to me than it did last night.  We can talk about how great Lebron is all night long, and I still can't really believe what I saw.  Do you people understand what really happened?  If you don't let me help you.  Lebron had a triple double with 37 points, 14 rebounds and 12 assists.  The Cleveland Cavaliers and Coach Mike James were so desperate for a win they abandoned all plays.  They simply threw the ball to the King at the top of the key and just said "Save us your Highness."  There was no ball movement, no fluidity about it.  Everyone knew he was going to shot.  Everyone knew he was the focus.  The Magic could do nothing.  He did everything but create the universe last night.  He scored, he assisted, he rebounded.  Ben Roethlisberger, Mariano Rivera, Alex Rodriguez and Jay-Z were all in attendance.  I don't think any of them every dominated in their craft like Lebron James did last night.   I was a witness.    

WAS THAT THE DOORBELL? 

Yes it was.  And when you open the door it is Mo Williams.  Williams finally showed up for dinner last night and he couldn't have come at a better time.  Williams has the been the missing factor all series for the Cavs.   Williams was able to chip in with 24 points and finally put on his costume and became "Robin" for the caped crusader named Lebron.  Williams can't be sitting like he is in this picture watching Lebron James season the meat, cut it, cook it and serve it.  He has to be part of the process.  

WHO IS MIKE BROWN? 

I wouldn't be surprised if you didn't know the Cleveland Cavaliers Coach's name.  He may need to do something to bring some attention to himself like that rapper Mike Jones.  It's not like his name or his coaching ability stands out.    I have some of my blog followers sending me messages questioning the man's coaching ability.  Let's be honest people.  Can the man really win in this position?  He is ultimately overshadowed by James.  He's been to the NBA Finals which wasn't enough.  He's coaching Lebron James and really Lebron probably coaches him.  He doesn't want any problems.  Everybody questioning him because he stands there and lets Lebron do it all.  Hey, maybe he's smart.  Maybe he knows what we are trying to ignore.  The rest of the Cavs aren't that good.  Maybe it was brilliant what Brown did.  Give it to Lebron, sit down and shut the hell up.   

TONIGHT DOESN'T MATTER

Now obviously the Nuggets are going to put up a major fight tonight.  We know that.  The Nuggets are a very tough team and they are going to bring everything they have to the Lakers this evening. They're probably going to beat the Lakers and force a Game 7.  Then what?  You guessed it.  They'll probably get blown out!  So why even win tonight?  Just to give yourself a shot.   They always say you never know.  But I know this, no matter what Carmelo and the fellas do tonight, when they come back to Los Angeles, the lights are out, goose is cooked, chicken is on the grill and the barbecue sauce is ready.  I predict that Denver will win tonight.  Then in Game 7 they will get cooked.   Let's label that game "The Cookout." 

LAKERS CAN'T BE BEAT

I'm not afraid to say this.  Nobody out of the East can beat the Lakers. The best chance would be the Denver Nuggets and they're down right now 3-2. To beat the Lakers you  have to be physical and the most physical team left in the playoffs are the Nuggets.  If Orlando wins, the Lakers have big bodies that can match up with Howard.  They also have the perimeter defenders that can guard Turkoglu and Lewis.  If the Cavs do the unthinkable and comeback, they just don't have enough firepower to mess with the Lakeshow.  But hey, I'm getting a little cocky here and if you're a Denver fan, you're probably not liking it too much. 

RANDOM THOUGHTS

I'm thinking that I'm probably going to go through some Post Playoff Depression after this is over.  This has been a real joy to watch the NBA playoffs this year.  Then comes the most boring part of the year.  July to August.  Of course, there's baseball, but to me baseball pails in comparison to watching the NFL and the NBA.  Baseball is great live, being at the ball park and enjoying the weather, but on TV it has a long way to go.  But I guess I'll just have to tough it out for a few months, like Jay-Z with that new afro he's growing.  

HERE COMES THE BOOM

MY HOW THINGS HAVE CHANGED

In my brief career in the NBA I had the opportunity to play with Kobe Bryant.  Bryant, even then, which was 9 years ago was one of the best players in the league.  The kid has grown over the years since the three air balls when he was a rookie.  Last night I heard him say, "I wanted to change my approach this game and become more of a decoy."  Say what?  If you would have asked #8 back in 1999-2000 to be a decoy he would have laughed in your face and then told you to stop playing.  But over the years Kobe has learned that as great as he is, in this game you need five players.  The dude is phenomenal and just like Jordan, he's learned that getting other guys the ball will only cement his legacy even further.  My, how he's grown over the years.  But I still had to clean out my ears and do a double take.  I was like, "He said what?" 

BIRD MAN? 

First and foremost, let me say that I like the guy.  But hey, in CELEVISION no man is safe.  Why do they call him the Bird man?  We should all do our research.  But isn't he supposed to be able to fly?  Doesn't he have some hang time?  Well last night he made two posters.  The first was on the wing with Shannon Brown flushed it hard on him.  The Bird Man was taking his steps trying to time the dunk, but he didn't get it right.  It was the biggest play of the night.  The second one was Lamar Odom putting his chest all over the Bird Man.  The Bird Man had to run for cover.  Again, I like the dude, but man he got punched on twice in the same game!  See it's not time for jokes right now as Denver is down 3-2 now with their backs against the wall. But hey, it could have been worse.  It could've been this guy dunking on you! 

THE TOWEL BOY

I had the pleasure of playing for one of the best coaches of all time in Phil Jackson.  I will admit, the guy was out there. We did all type of things from meditation to Yoga.  He even would burn some stick in the locker room sometimes.  He said it was getting rid of "The Bad Spirits."  Hey, it's hard to question a man who had already won 6 rings with the Bulls at that time.    And it still amazes me how he prepares his team and will put anyone in at any moment. You always have to be ready with Phil.  He can call on you in the blink of an eye.  Last night Jackson put in Shannon Brown in the second half after he didn't see the floor in the first half.  The average coach would never do this.  Again with Phil you have to be ready for anything.  I remember when I was with the Lakers.  I hadn't played in almost 30 games.  He throws a towel in my direction.  I saw it coming at me out the corner of my eye.  I caught the towel.  He says "Good rookie.  You're in."  Just like that.  He expects you to be ready and sometimes will put you in in the most extreme situations, especially during the regular season.  He understands it's a team game and players from 1 through 12 have to contribute in some manner.   I always wondered though, what would've happened if I would've dropped the towel? 

DRIVER'S LICENSE

I've known Lamar Odom since High School.  I remember playing against his AAU team the Long Island Panthers a few times over in New York City.   Lamar has always been a real nice guy.  Spoke to him a little bit this year before a game with the Sixers and we had a few laughs.  I like the aggressive Lamar Odom.  I like when he's taking the ball and DRIVING to the basket.  Which brings back some memories. I remember when I was with the Lakers, Lamar was playing with the Los Angeles Clippers (sorry about that man).  We both lived in Marina Del Rey, CA with Lamar living in the building in front of mine.  I bumped into him one day at the cleaners.  I see big, 6 ft. 10 inch Lamar sitting in the back of a car.  I say "What's up man.  What you doing?"  He says "Cele, I'm waiting for my driver."  I say "Man you living like that huh, you got a driver?"  He says "Nah man, it ain't like that, I don't know how to drive.  I from New York, been catching the train my whole life!"  I found that hilarious.  Nothing like New York City kids.  But hey, I like the way he's driving now.  Big game last night LO.  For some reason, I always root for this guy.  

BIG CITY OF DREAMS

It's a shame that we have to think like this.  It's scary for Cleveland fans as well.  How sick are we for even contemplating this?  But this is the day and age we live in.  King James is down 3-1 and it looks like his team's demise is pretty soon.   Tough in this day and age that getting to the conference finals is just not enough right?  Doesn't help that we keep talking about Lebron's lack of assistance or assistants in these playoffs.  Not sure I like the colors blue and orange, but Madison Square Garden, the bright lights of NYC, Broadway, a Rucker Park appearance, man it does sound nice!  Nothing too sexy about the city of Cleveland for Lebron James except himself.  Maybe it is time for a makeover.  Hey, I know I'd buy a ticket.  I'd be on NJ Transit Northeast Corridor Line from New Brunswick, NJ to Madison Square Garden at least a few times a month! 

KEEP HOPE ALIVE! 

I know you're going to think I'm bipolar but sometimes I just get a small feeling that I may be counting out the Cavs too soon.  They do have Lebron James and something about that interview the other day just has me thinking "Can he do it?"  I think back to Jordan and the moments that made him.  The drama.  The shot on Ehloooooooo, the father's day championship, the flu game where he went off.  Maybe this is one of James' moments.  Kobe had them, when he was dealing with the trial.  How he'd show up and have big games after being in court all day.  Maybe, just maybe this is Lebron's chance.  I just wonder if maybe they just won't give in.  Ok, maybe I looking for a little drama.  But what if they won't go down?  What if they come back and win?   I'm just dreaming.  I guess. 

TOP FIVE GUYS WHO GOT POSTERIZED EVER! 

Since we were talking about the Bird Man I didn't want him to think he was the only one who got boomed on over the years.  Here are some of my great memories below.  Sometimes it's not how hard you dunk but the antics after that can also help the memories.   But sometimes yes, it is how hard you do it.   

ALTON LISTER

This dunk was bad because Shawn "The Rain Man" Kemp pointed at him after he got dunked on.  Now days this would be a technical foul.  But back then it was anything goes.  Because he cuffed the ball made it even worse.  Definitely one of my favorites. 

MARK JACKSON

Yes Mark, unfortunately you made this list.  You're one of my favorite Knicks players. I grew up watching you, but when Tom Chambers put his knee in your chest, I felt sorry for your mother.   You tried to take a charge.  You planted your feet.  As if!!!!   THE DISEASE, did not apply to Tom Chambers.  

MICHAEL COOPER

You have to fast forward this video to #2 to see the dunk.  From him we got the word "Coopin" which meant to wear your socks real high to your knees.  I feel bad picking on the Coop but this was bad.   Darryl Dawkins aka Chocalate Thunder dunked sooooo hard that Cooper fell backwards and did a tumble into the camera guys.  Never seen somebody climbs someone's chest that bad.  Wow! 

FRANKLIN WESTERN

Luckily for Franklin, I couldn't find a picture on him.  So he will be spared, but instead I will give this one to the whole Providence College program.  I had to go to college on this one because it was so great.  Kerry Kittles, my former teammate at Villanova takes it coast to coast and hammers on Mr. Western.  For a brief second Western poses and puts his hands on his waist, as if to make sure he is in good position to take the charge.  I saw a poster of this and the camera man had it from the back with Western's name all over his jersey.  Because of that everyone will always remember it was him.  I will never forget that dunk.  

ALONZO MOURNING

What were you thinking?  Did you think we would let you get away?  You tried to contest Vince Carter.  Stupidity, sheer stupidity.  Don't mind killing Zo. Wasn't one of my favorite guys in the league.  This was shoulder to shoulder.  Sick.  On one of the best shot blockers of all time. 

EPISODE 10

RESPECT

Lebron James didn't have one of his greatest games last night.  With that said his game still spoke volumes and is far greater than other superstars.   But what I saw on the podium after the loss is the reason why you have to love the guy.  He made no excuses.  There was no quit in him.   He stayed positive even though he is staring down the barrel of a gun being down 3-1 in this series.  He said he is "up for the challenge."  He showed the confidence of a Colonel about to lead his troops into a war he knows he can't win.  But he's not going to let you know that.  I think he better check with Mo Williams though.  He didn't seem seem as confident anymore.  He looked like a man that was thinking "Me and my big mouth. What the hell have I gotten myself into?" 

BACK TO LIFE......

Back to reality.  It's over for the Cavs.  Only 8 teams in NBA history have ever come back from a 3-1 deficit. That's a big wall to climb.  I don't care who you have on your team, as we've seen King James do it all in this series.  There will be no comebacks against the Magic.  This team is shooting the 3 point shot too well and they have all the pieces on the defensive end with Dwight Howard and Mickeal Pietrus to stop James from scoring 80 points.  That would be the only way that Cleveland can win if Lebron goes for 80 points in all the next three games cause he's already done everything else. 

WHERE YOU BEN?

Ben Wallace is missing.  He is no where to be found.  He definitely was missing on that last shot that Rashard Lewis hit as he wasn't even in the picture.  As physical as he is, he should have been more of a force on the defensive end as Zydrunas Ilgauskas feet have been nailed to the floor for years. Isn't it crazy how guys get old over night?  Remember when Ben Wallace was winning defensive player of the year honors? He won it 4 times and is tied with Mutombo for the record.   Man how time flies.   But I'm not sure that shot by Lewis was all his fault.  Why did Mike Brown put Wallace on Lewis?  Everyone in the gym knew he couldn't chase Lewis around screens.  Obviously Van Gundy knew it.  Questionable.  Very questionable move.  

RAFER AL-STAR?

Ok that just a play on words, but did they not know this guy can play?  He is torching the Cavs.  He goes for 26 points last night and is laughing and giggling the whole time enjoying himself on the court.   I watched him hold his own against Andre Miller in the first round vs. the Sixers.  Now he's doing it again in this series.  The legend of  "Skip to My Lou" continues to grow.   I remember the first time I played against him in the East Orange Summer Pro league.  It was early in his career and all I kept thinking about was what type of And 1 Mix Tape move he was going to put on me.   The guy play solid the whole game.  But he wasn't hitting the jumper like he is now so he didn't kill me.  But he did hit me with a crossover that sent me west while he went east and the crowd went "OOHHHHHH."  Cats were running out of the stands and give each other high fives.   At least I would be on his mix tape now!!! 

GOT YOUR ATTENTION NOW?

This has been a more competitive series than we all thought.  Of course you want my prediction right?  Well think about it.  The Lakers haven't really played well all series and still they're tied 2-2.  And tonight there at home in Los Angeles. They've stolen the home court advantage back and if Denver doesn't get this one tonight the series is over.  Why you ask?  Because there is no way there going to win a Game 7 in Los Angeles.  Ask Houston how they took the smack down!  Tonight is do or die for Denver and that only helps the Lakers.  The Black Mamba gets busy tonight.  He is the best closer in sports.  I'd put #24 on the mound in the 9th inning without warming him up.   No doubt! 

OUTRAGEOUS THINGS THAT HAVE HAPPENED IN THE PLAYOFFS

RAFER ALSTON KISSING UP TO THE REFEREE

You have to be very secure in your manhood for this.  I played in Italy and the coaches would always kiss you on the cheek.  Not sure if Rafer played overseas but I know one thing, I never got used to the kissing.  

RAFER ALSTON SLAPS EDDIE HOUSE

Sorry that you made the list again.  I mean we've all thought about it before.  But you went and did it!  I guess you're a go getter.  You follow through with things.  Maybe that's why you made the NBA.  You're a risk taker.  

EDDIE HOUSE DELIVERS GREAT SOUND

After you get slapped in the head on national television, there was only one way to come back.  And come back you did.  Letting one loose live on the air and not even flinching or saying excuse me.  I loved it, classic.  NBA didn't even fine him because they knew after getting slapped like a little child you should at least let him vent. 

BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY

Dahntay, I know how it feels.  I had trouble guarding Kobe Bryant too.  Imagine having to do it everyday in practice.  Now he and I had our scuffles but I never thought to....... Not sure I would...... Sure you weren't speaking to Vince McMahon before the game??  I know he was proud.  

MO WILLIAMS WENT TO SEE THE WIZARD

I'm talking about the Wizard of Oz.  He all of a sudden has lot of courage in saying that they would win this series.  But he forgot to pick up the most important part.  The brain.  Keep quiet in a series like this.  You're not PLAYING the Wizards, this is the Magic.  And now you may need some, in order to make a comeback.  Can you make Dwight Howard disappear into thin air????

HAS TO SPEAK THE TRUTH

It's like Ron Artest has to tell you what's on his mind.  There is no other way around it.  It's crazy because when you first start listening to Ron you're laughing but as the interview goes on you stop laughing and you start to wonder or should I say worry.  

CUBAN GOES OFF

Sorry Mark, I know you're rich, but you can't push a camera man out of the way.  You can't call someone's son a "Thug."  Then you can't invite them up to your suite after it's all said and done.  What arrogance.  Didn't you ever listen to the Beatles? "Money can't buy me loooovvee"  

WHY????????????  

Any team, any other team.  Did they have to get the #1 pick???  You ever seen the Sopranos?  When they kill you they call it getting "clipped". Figures!  

EPISODE 9 - TRIPPING

TRIPPING

So if you not up on slang let me give you the origin and history of the word "tripping." It's a word that originated on the west coast. It has numerous meanings. It can mean you're not in your right mind. It can mean your being too nervous. It can mean you're laughing hysterically at something. Last night all of these meanings applied along with the literal meaning of the word when I was watching Dahntay Jones. He was tripping Kobe Bryant. I couldn't believe it when I saw it. He stuck his foot out and tripped the man on purpose. I started tripping as I rewinded it to look at it again. I said to myself "This dude is tripping." What is he thinking? Then I watched the Lakers just roll over and die last night and thought "Man, the Lakers are trippin'." Kobe is carrying the team, and right now Lamar Odom is invisible. Kobe can't do much more, he is going to need assistance. And if the Lakers don't figure something out fast, they may get "tripped up" on their way to the Finals.

Who's who?

So coming in everyone knew that the Lakers had more weapons right? Everyone just knew for a fact the Lakers can hurt you from inside or outside and they had #24.  But it seems to me like the Nuggets are the ones getting points from everywhere. Nuggets had 7 guys in double figures yesterday, had 42 points off the bench and three guys that had more than 13 rebounds.  The  Lakers, on the other hand, seemed uninterested yesterday to give Kobe any help. Hey, is it me or do the Nuggets seem to be punking the Lakers? Deja Vu?

I SAID "NO MO"

I think Mo Williams may want to keep his mouth

shut. This is not the time to start making predictions and guarantees. Mo hasn't been stellar in this series. Maybe he should star in this movie. But seriously, why do guys do this? Is it for motivation? Is it to hype themselves up?  The problem is it puts more pressure on you and your teammates while motivating the other team. The Magic are already mad because of all of these commercials depicting Lebron and Kobe in the NBA Finals. Do you think you need to add more fuel to the fire? Hey Williams, you're tripping. I don't think you should say that NO MO!

HELP ME HELP YOU

Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers will again tangle with the Orlando Magic tonight. Maybe it' s just Lebron. Let me leave the "and Cleveland Cavaliers" part off. James is averaging 41.7 points per game. That is too huge of a load for even a King. James is a guy who is a tremendous passer and would like to get other guys involved. I think James would gladly pass off some of the weight of this series, but they have to help James by hitting some shots.

WANTED

Physical and abusive. Uses elbows to inflict harm on opponents.

Assassinated the entire Lakers squad in huge shoot out. May appear docile at times but can explode and erupt at any moment. Be very very careful.

Will use extreme and unusual tactics to take down his victims. Very explosive temper. Must be apprehended

Mentally unstable. Said that his team is the best team in basketball. Approach with caution. Has ability to hurt opponents, but hasn't shown it lately.

Sang a horrible version of "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" at the Chicago Cubs game.  Needs to be apprehended immediately.  Should never sing again.  I pity the fool who had to be subjected to that.