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SmithSummer MoviesSwarming the BallTJ FordTWolvesBlogTodd FullerTom CruiseTrailersTyreke EvansTyrus ThomasUFOsVinny del NegroVitaly PotapenkoWang Zhizhicheerleadersfree agentsghostnasty creditplayoffsraprefereesschedulethekobevideothonghttp://basketballgodsdiaries.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Jose)Blogger171125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333740332631008238.post-8339991563842180702Thu, 08 Jul 2010 04:50:00 +00002010-07-08T00:02:09.182-06:00Boston CelticsCarlos BoozerChicago BullsChris BoshCleveland CavsDwayne WadeKevin DurantLebron JamesMiami HeatRay AllenWell, the day started with the biggest news of this free agency. Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh are joining forces in Miami. The Miami Heat now have 4 players on the roster. Until I see how does Pat Riley fills that roster I'm not grading these moves. Sure, they are a heck of a star , if they get the right players they could really become the class of the East. In the other hand, 8 minimum players http://basketballgodsdiaries.blogspot.com/2010/07/free-agency-day-7.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jose)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333740332631008238.post-4826995524427399884Wed, 07 Jul 2010 04:49:00 +00002010-07-06T23:01:51.455-06:00Chris DuhonCleveland CavsFree AgencyLebron JamesOrlando MagicThe Magic got a former Duke star, no not Boozer, they signed Chris Duhon to a 4 yrs/$15 million contract. Good luck with that.No more news all day until late when it was reported that Lebron is going to announce his decision in an 1 hours special over ESPN. I have no comments about that. Really. No idea what to think. I just don't see Lebron leaving Cleveland like that. Just a hitch. http://basketballgodsdiaries.blogspot.com/2010/07/free-agency-day-6.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jose)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333740332631008238.post-862030944175884099Tue, 06 Jul 2010 04:35:00 +00002010-07-05T23:29:39.621-06:00Amare StoudemireFree AgencyNew York KnicksPhoenix SunsSteve NashThe news of the day wasn't exactly "new". Amare finally shook hands with the Knicks. The contract is reported to be almost $100 million thru 5 years.For the Knicks is a great move. Number one they now have something to show to their fans after two years of shredding salaries and some very bad Knicks teams they put it with. If they happen to get Lebron or Wade this Amar'e move is going to be even http://basketballgodsdiaries.blogspot.com/2010/07/free-agency-day-5_05.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jose)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333740332631008238.post-4170348331817759564Mon, 05 Jul 2010 04:10:00 +00002010-07-04T23:27:02.134-06:00Amare StoudemireDwayne WadeJoe JohnsonLebron JamesNew York KnicksIn the third day we had Dirk committing with the Mavs. The contract is for 4 years/$80 million. Now everybody can breathe and Cuban/Nelson can focus on shopping Ericka's ending contract aroundToday, day fourth, Joe Johnson finally committed to the Hawks. I'll get back to thisEverything was very quiet until this Sunday afternoon. It was reported that the Knicks got a second meeting with Lebron's http://basketballgodsdiaries.blogspot.com/2010/07/free-agency-day-3-and-4.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jose)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333740332631008238.post-8354634065700782516Sat, 03 Jul 2010 03:39:00 +00002010-07-02T23:00:53.306-06:00Chris BoshDerek FisherDwayne WadeFree AgencyHakim WarrickJoe JohnsonJohn SamonsLebron JamesPaul PierceSteve BlakeWe had a quiet day in the "commitment" front but we got tons of rumorsPaul Pierce is staying green. His new contract ( 4 years/$61 millon) give the C's a little more room to playHakim Warrick is now a Sun at $18 million thru 4 years This is the Amare replacement? Over/Under on Nash asking very politely to get traded, half season?John Salmons is re-signing with the Bucks (5 yrs/ $39 million ). http://basketballgodsdiaries.blogspot.com/2010/07/free-agencyday-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jose)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333740332631008238.post-1635649823091088297Fri, 02 Jul 2010 03:49:00 +00002010-07-01T22:16:00.260-06:00Amir JohnsonChanning FryeDarko MilicicDavid KahnDrew GoodenFree AgencyJoe JohnsonRudy GayWe have 6 signings. The highlights: Somebody is getting to his 10th team, our first overpaid free agent and Kahn strikes again!Drew Gooden is headed to his 10th NBA team. He signed with the Milwaukee Bucks a 5 year $32 million contract. The Bucks are also expected to sign John SalmonsOne of the top free agents targets, Joe Johnson, was offered the maximum by the Hawks ( 6 year, 119 million http://basketballgodsdiaries.blogspot.com/2010/07/free-agency-day-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jose)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333740332631008238.post-4093657658023507736Thu, 01 Jul 2010 04:03:00 +00002010-06-30T22:29:23.437-06:00Amare StoudemireCarlos BoozerChicago BullsChris BoshDallas MavericksDwayne WadeFree AgencyJoe JohnsonLebron JamesMiami HeatNew Jersey NetsNew York KnicksShaquille O'nealStraight from the Gods: Lebron James: Chicago Bulls. And no, he is not pairing with Bosh. Carlos Boozer is coming to Chi town. That is going to hurt Cavs. Double. This is leaving Chicago enough money to round up the roster with decent role playersChris Bosh: Miami Heat. DWade has his new sidekick. Same case as the Bulls, the are not throwing all their money in two players. They are going to http://basketballgodsdiaries.blogspot.com/2010/06/free-agency-where-are-they-going.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jose)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333740332631008238.post-3704549390693168283Thu, 01 Jul 2010 02:04:00 +00002010-06-30T21:44:05.175-06:00Boston CelticsChicago BullsChris BoshFree AgencyLA ClippersLebron JamesMiami HeatNew Jersey NetsNew York KnicksWashington WizardsThe last post i gave a list of 8 teams that actually are players in this cute lil summer. This is a grosso modo what are they offering:New York Knicks: The same thing they have been preaching since Donnie Walsh came aboard. Faith. Mike Wilbon said it. They have nothing more than faith. I'm aware of New York city's glamour and appeal but the main targets are taking basketball based decisions. New http://basketballgodsdiaries.blogspot.com/2010/06/free-agency-what-are-offering.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jose)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333740332631008238.post-234013709528245864Thu, 01 Jul 2010 01:27:00 +00002010-06-30T20:01:44.695-06:00Boston CelticsChicago BullsChris BoshCleveland CavsDirk NowitzkiFree AgencyLebron JamesLos Angeles LakersMiami HeatNew Jersey NetsNew York KnicksPaul PierceWe have been waiting for this for more than 2 years. This is when I'm giggling like a school girl because we finally know most of the facts that we need to take an EDUCATED GUESS ( I don't think ESPN are familiar with this concept. They know things like " HITS" and "POPULARITY" things me or the Basketball Gods have no idea )This is what you need to know: 1. The Cleveland Cavaliers did not win http://basketballgodsdiaries.blogspot.com/2010/06/free-agency-facts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jose)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333740332631008238.post-5614761151010362988Mon, 14 Jun 2010 02:55:00 +00002010-06-14T10:27:50.812-06:00Boston CelticsKevin GarnettKobe BryantLos Angeles LakersNBA FinalsNBA PlayoffsPaul PierceRay AllenLakers 86 - Celtics 92I don't know how much sense i'm going to have after a game like that! The first half the Celtics play amazing basketball, their D was suffocating. All time highs! Amazing. But in the other end the were committing turnovers left and right, specially Rondo. At the halftime they were up by 6 shooting like 60%. The Lakers were smiling. Believe me!The third quarter was epic! Epichttp://basketballgodsdiaries.blogspot.com/2010/06/game-5-2010-nba-finals.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jose)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333740332631008238.post-8534522587337786889Mon, 14 Jun 2010 02:52:00 +00002010-06-13T20:55:27.591-06:00Glen DavisNBA FinalsNBA PlayoffsDidn't see it. :PKinda happy about that I dont think I wanna see Big Baby Davis drooling all over the courtI know...this is not a post, is a tweet! What ya gonna do :Phttp://basketballgodsdiaries.blogspot.com/2010/06/game-4-2010-nba-finals.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jose)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333740332631008238.post-6299696451400130864Wed, 09 Jun 2010 03:44:00 +00002010-06-09T08:10:44.656-06:00Derek FisherKevin GarnettKobe BryantNBA FinalsNBA PlayoffsPhil JacksonRay AllenLakers 91, Celtics 84If I had played that game in NBA Live or something I would had quit half way the fourth quarter.Very chippy played, marquee players didn't played like they are scripted to play, officiating was terrible ( I know that doesn't apply to video games. Anyhow!). That game was odd. I wanna see some type of study out of it from basketball-reference.com. The game was close from the http://basketballgodsdiaries.blogspot.com/2010/06/game-3-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jose)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333740332631008238.post-6585112555668718547Mon, 07 Jun 2010 03:02:00 +00002010-06-07T08:57:22.868-06:00Andrew BynumBoston CelticsKevin GarnettKobe BryantLos Angeles LakersNBA FinalsNBA PlayoffsPau GasolPaul PierceRajon RondoRay AllenCeltics 103 - Lakers 94Look at that boxscore. KG was 2-5. Pierce was 2-11 and Big Baby managed to attempt 13 shots making 4 of them. And the Celtics won.Gasol was 7 - 10, 11-13 from the free throw line. Bynum played 40 minutes. Kobe had a 20-5-5. And the Lakers lost.A better game than game 1. A more physical game too courtesy of the Celtics. A better played game specially from the C's. Their http://basketballgodsdiaries.blogspot.com/2010/06/game-2-2010-nba-finals.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jose)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333740332631008238.post-2031797086798015881Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:19:00 +00002010-06-04T07:54:55.041-06:00Boston CelticsKevin GarnettKobe BryantLos Angeles LakersNBA FinalsNBA PlayoffsPau GasolPaul PiercePhil JacksonRon ArtestCeltics 89, Lakers 102I wasn't expecting that. At all.First surprise of the night was the play of Ron Artest. The guy played under control, with the offense, no crazy shots and more importantly play physical defense on Paul Pierce. That not only took Pierce out of the game ( still got 24 points and 9 rebs) but the entire Lakers team fed off of that energy. Kobe doesn't have that effect. Truly a http://basketballgodsdiaries.blogspot.com/2010/06/game-1-2010-nba-finals.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jose)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333740332631008238.post-1512852743429035546Mon, 31 May 2010 00:37:00 +00002010-06-03T10:52:36.984-06:00Boston CelticsKendrick PerkinsKevin GarnettKobe BryantLA LakersLamar OdomNBA FinalsNBA PlayoffsPau GasolPaul PiercePhil JacksonPhoenix SunsIts 2008 all over again!We have reached the finals after a rather boring playoffs. I've never been more bored watching NBA since 1999 but that is not the point of this post.Lets take a look at how the Lakers got here: They cruised-control better part of the second part of the season, never managed to jell Artest into the offense, Bynum look worn out and Kobe insisted to put up 30 shots a game to http://basketballgodsdiaries.blogspot.com/2010/05/nba-finals-preview.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jose)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333740332631008238.post-1196928922652224826Sun, 02 May 2010 23:01:00 +00002010-05-15T20:59:20.187-06:00Dallas MavericksDeron WilliamsKevin DurandKobe BryantLA LakersManu GinobiliMark CubanOklahoma City ThunderPhoenix SunsSan Antonio SpursThat was fast. No real drama in the first round as the usual suspects passed to the second round. Atlanta had to sweat a little bit and Denver fall apart without Coach Karl. Here is a quick recap of each series in case you didn't bother to watch basketball the last couple of weeksLakers vs Thunder. Lakers won in 6It did go to 6 games but i wasn't expected the Thunder to be this competitive. They http://basketballgodsdiaries.blogspot.com/2010/05/first-round-2010-playoffs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jose)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333740332631008238.post-2103127961504960093Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:36:00 +00002010-04-22T21:17:21.882-06:00Andrew BogutAtlanta HawksJoe JohnsonJosh SmithMilwaukee Bucks(3) Hawks vs (6) BucksI know.. I know..this is cheating. Series already 2 games old. So, Ill make it quick. Bucks have no chance without Bogut. Atlanta is too athletic and experience for MilwaukeeBasketball Gods prediction: Hawks in 5Win Scale (From 1: "The refs gave them that game. Are they really this bad?" to 10: " This is the best team ever! Make me yours" ) 7http://basketballgodsdiaries.blogspot.com/2010/04/playoff-preview-hawks-vs-bucks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jose)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333740332631008238.post-7367991988881775518Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:00:00 +00002010-06-04T08:01:04.430-06:00Boston CelticsDwayne WadeKevin GarnettMiami HeatPaul PierceRay Allen(3) Celtics vs (6) HeatOne more title run? This is it for the Celtics. Whatever happens this is going to be the last time we see this Celtics group winning 50 games, having home court advantage or being "favorites" in a playoff series. I still see one more push, one more explosion in the engine room, one more stretch of good basketball. Its all about defense and Bostons has the tools to be a http://basketballgodsdiaries.blogspot.com/2010/04/playoff-preview-celtics-vs-heat.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jose)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333740332631008238.post-4926351108655679969Sat, 17 Apr 2010 16:37:00 +00002010-04-19T08:59:47.117-06:00Charlote BobcatsDwigth HowardGerald WallaceMichael JordanOrlando MagicStephen JacksonVince Carter(2) Magic vs (7) BobcatsAm I the only one thinking the Magic may have some problems handling this Bobcats team? In my book Charlotte is an awfully tough team. Jax really gives them an edge and is not easy to outcoach Larry Brown you know? Stan Van Gundy is a pretty good coach and the mere quality of the Magic -and their best player- is going to give them the series. Orlando is playing amazing http://basketballgodsdiaries.blogspot.com/2010/04/playoff-preview-magic-vs-bobcats.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jose)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333740332631008238.post-2485340507407039136Sat, 17 Apr 2010 15:53:00 +00002010-04-17T10:22:14.696-06:00Chicago BullsCleveland CavsDerrick RoseJohn PaxsonLebron JamesVinny del Negro(1) Cavs vs (8) BullsAll eyez on me (Gotta love that album) . This is all about Lebron. The cavs are an after thought. The Bulls are just the little mosquito on the windshield. Derrick Rose is going to have his moments, we have to let him enjoy that.A sweep? Maybe not. The Cavs are the best team in the country with the best player. The Bulls? Well, the have a pretty good player and lost of http://basketballgodsdiaries.blogspot.com/2010/04/playoff-preview-cavs-vs-bulls.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jose)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333740332631008238.post-400523004442321106Sat, 17 Apr 2010 15:04:00 +00002010-04-17T09:45:40.382-06:00Carlos BoozerCarmelo AnthonyChauncey BillupsDenver NuggetsDeron WilliamsJerry SloanKevin MartinUtah Jazz (4) Jazz vs (5) NuggetsThe tale of two momentums. Utah is playing as well as any team in the league. They are not considered a good defensive team but they are pretty damn good establishing their tempo and also versatile enough to adjust to other temps when they have to. They have a great leader in Deron Williams and one of the better coaches out there. About Sloan, do we take him for granted? http://basketballgodsdiaries.blogspot.com/2010/04/playoff-previewjazz-vs-nuggets.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jose)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333740332631008238.post-5114110161126537Fri, 16 Apr 2010 03:23:00 +00002010-04-15T22:05:09.812-06:00Amare StoudemireBrandon RoyMarcus CambyPhoenix SunsPortland Trail BlazersSteve Nash(3) Suns vs (6) BlazersBrandon Roy will be a no show for this one. The overachievers Blazers goes to war against the hottest team in the West without the best player. What a fucking shame. I'm serious, I love this Blazers teams. IMO with Roy they would had a real chance to move on to the next round but without him they have nobody who can control the tempo of the game and they are going to fallhttp://basketballgodsdiaries.blogspot.com/2010/04/playoff-preview-suns-vs-blazers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jose)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333740332631008238.post-8226495347551618297Fri, 16 Apr 2010 01:38:00 +00002010-04-15T21:21:04.115-06:00Dallas MavericksDirk NowitzkiSan Antonio SpursTim Duncan(2) Mavericks vs (7) SpursGotta love this Spurs. They "only" won 50 games but they are still mentioned between those teams nobody wants to face. Some night the look like they can't be beat some other nights the look plain old and tired. They don't necessary need 40 games from Manu to be contenders but they do need efficient games from Duncan, aggressive games from Richard Jefferson and more http://basketballgodsdiaries.blogspot.com/2010/04/playoff-preview-mavs-vs-spurs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jose)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333740332631008238.post-4453855094296021142Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:48:00 +00002010-04-15T19:19:38.452-06:00Kevin DurantKobe BryantLos Angeles LakersOklahoma City ThunderPau GasolRussell Westbrook(1) Lakers vs (8) ThunderIn every piece written about playoff predictions that give this series to the Lakers the words " It won't be easy" would be printed somehow. What is wrong with the Lakers? The not only have looked disinterested, the have look BAD. Kobe is hurt and for whatever macho/I'm legend reason he wont acknowledge it. Ron Artest has look out of place all season long. Fishers suckshttp://basketballgodsdiaries.blogspot.com/2010/04/playoff-preview-lakers-vs-thunder.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jose)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333740332631008238.post-8322217090376279511Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:10:00 +00002010-04-15T18:48:30.203-06:00NBA PlayoffsI've never been a "blogger" that like throwing numbers at you. I won't tell you that the Lakers have been playing .500 basketball since the all star break or the poor record the Thunder have in games decided by 5 points or less or the the low point differential Dallas is carrying into the postseason. You won't hear from me the record the Celtics have against Cleveland, Orlando and Atlanta. I'm http://basketballgodsdiaries.blogspot.com/2010/04/playoff-previews.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jose)0