The Josh Smith Shrine



Injured key players:

Chris Bosh, Raptors
Lamar Odom, Lakers
Tracy McGrady, Rockets (I sold him low for Rip Hamilton this week)
Yao Ming, Rockets
Ron Artest, Kings
Paul Pierce, Celtics
Rashard Lewis, Sonics
Shaquille O'Neal, Heat
Peja Stojakovic, Hornets
David West, Hornets
Josh Smith, Hawks (So much for the consecutive wins)
Nenad Krstic, Nets
Marcus Camby, Nuggets (As expected from Mr. Glass)
Kenyon Martin, Nuggets
Troy Murphy, Warriors
Etan Thomas, Wizards
Bobby Simmons, Bucks

The Hawk's magic five, Joe Johnson, Josh Smith, Speedy Claxton, Marvin Williams, and Zaza Pachulia finally started a game together. They lost to the Bulls at overtime 104-106. But the team finally looks healthy. I expect a few consecutive W's from here on.



People are talking about Melo's "sucker punch" and his being a wuz for running afterwards. To many, he was running away from Mardy Collins, Jared Jefferies, and from stupid little Nate. And many people, including Melo's own fans have lost respect for him.

I on the other hand, respect him more. He stood up for him teammate. Unsportsmanlike, but certainly not a wuz. To me, he could have been running from further penalties. Knowing full well that he has now lost the MVP race, the scoring title, and probably his first All-Star appearance.

... Iggy lost the Slam Dunk trophy just because his was competing with a midget.