There are some familiar faces atop some of the big categories. Kobe leads the league in scoring. Nash leads the league in assists. Rondo leads the league in steals.

You almost expect to see those guys near the top of those categories.

But have you taken a look at the league leaders in rebounds? It’s not exactly a who’s who of NBA big men over the past few years.

Here’s the top ten:

1. Gerald Wallace 13.8

2. Marc Gasol 11.9

T3. Chris Bosh 11.6

T3. Carlos Boozer 11.6

5. Dwight Howard 11.1

6. Joakim Noah 11.0

T7. Brendan Haywood 10.7

T7. Al Horford 10.7

T7. Zach Randolph 10.7

10. Emeka Okafor 10.5

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We know these three don't enter unless they feel they have a strong chance. This year, as we see from the low payoffs, there are too many trainers just "showing up to lose". Theses races are supposed to be the BEST in each race, and logically should be all 7-1 in a 10 horse field. Low payoffs are a sign of dishonest and poor training.

And low payoffs don't mean Good Form. The low payoffs yesterday were all incredible UNDERLAYS, horses who ran the best races of their lives, and who would've been 15-1 or higher to anyone who reads the Daily Racing Form. So, is the Daily Racing Form giving false information? I doubt that. Instead, this means that other trainers in the races are there to booze it up and bet down these underlays.

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To many Jordan gave a petty and bitter speech (obviously they did not hear the Peter Vescey speech that weekend). M.J.'s speech seemed out of place for those who choose to live behind and sell the falsities of the game and life to the public. At the same time it allowed many Americans to say to themselves after 25 years a man who had been in their house more than some relatives, "I don't like Michael Jordan". But the greatest basketball player did nothing of out character. He for once, in front of the camera was completely his self and to be honest, I liked it and found it humorous.

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Dwyane Wade is one of many star players to become a free agent next summer, although according to basketball betting, he seems to be one of very few who is keen to stay where he actually is at the moment, right in the heart of Miami with the Heat.

Last week there was much talk of Wade returning to his roots in Chicago or heading off to New York to play for the Knicks or Nets.

Much was made of Wade buying a new home in Chicago, a $1.4m riverfront townhouse right in the middle of downtown, but those making mountains out of molehills and having him on the verge of signing with the Bulls conveniently forgot he called the Windy City his home in the offseason.

Although the Bulls could obviously do with a player of D-Wade’s ability, they would be foolish to mortgage the franchise for such an expensive guard, when they already have a bunch of decent ones and are in dire need of a big man.

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James Johnson was the leading scorer with 16 points a game, 7 rebounds and 3.6 assists.  His number one downfall was the 40% fg shooting.

Rookie Taj Gibson only played in 2 games. He grabbed 20 rebounds and 26 points in those 2 games. 

Guard Anthony Roberson has a non-guaranteed contract this year and averaged 12 points with 1 assist.  He didn't hurt or help his chances of staying on the roster.  With the Bulls signing Janero Pargo this summer, it may be a no for Roberson.

Also, not on the roster but playing well was DeMarco Nelson.  He was the teams second leading scorer with 13 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists a game.  He also shot a nice 48%.

James Johnson will compete for playing time this year as will Gibson.  They may have found another in Nelson.  Overall I would say that the summer league was a plus for this team.

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The Cleveland Cavs' LeBron James scored 41 points, but it wasn't enough as the Magic played a smarter game and did not allow for any late heroics as we saw in Game 2.  If not for James' 23 footer in game 2, this would be a 3-0 series and people would be shocked. But the Magic match up well with Cleveland. They have a well-rounded team, with guys contributing points.  Alston and Pietrus played well. And, Hedo Turkelu had double figures despite only making 1 shot from the field.  Free-throws were the difference in this game, and Dwight Howard made 14 from the charity stripe, his high for the Playoffs.

When Michael Jordan first made a splash and was "the man", his team, the Chicago Bulls didn't win Conference Titles, nor NBA titles. The Bulls built a team around him.  Was the Bulls supporting cast back then better than the Cavs' current team?  Well, Chicago had Scottie Pippen.  Enough said.  Pippen emerged as a great player in his own right. He played great defense with Jordan, and ignited their transition team.  Cleveland has some good players, Mo Williams, Delonte West, but they aren't anywhere close to Pippen.  The Bulls also had guys who could flat out knock down an open shot. John Paxon, B.J. Armstrong, Steve Kerr.  They were nearly automatic.  Cleveland doesn't have a player like that.

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This made our defense better and gave us the feeling of "this is our house" and that we had something to prove. We did. Still I had the whole fams over my place -- MIT, Dato, Ray, Ro,Bobafet, Neil, Apu, KC, Jon, and Manny, and I had G,The Professor, BillyBob, Hannah, Jr, Bedlam (Showoff Records), J and even Murray on text every 2 seconds because even though the Cs had the lead most of the game; this series we had to expect anything at any moment. This, of course, led to pacing, swearing, yelling, bad/good texts, high 5s, and profuse sweating--not a pretty sight!  But it was all worth it; Eddie House made OUR house go nuts!

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