SB Nation User Blog: FeelTheLove

Is KP the NBA Ace Rothstein?

FeelTheLove — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:40:54 -0000

After reading Mike Barrett's blog and coming to the realization that this was the plan all along (Jerryd Bayless, Nicolas Batum, et al) I think this notion has to be seriously considered.

For those who know and love the movie Casino, you know what I'm talking about. If not, Ace Rothstein was a bettor who was so much better than everyone else that he changed the odds of whatever game he bet on. Other big time gamblers followed his lead.

Remember, Jerryd Bayless was #4 on most draft boards leading up to the draft. He was ranked as the 2nd best point guard prospect behind Rose. Most fans didn't talk much about Bayless because it was thought that some of the core would have to be given up to get him. Not to mention that the Blazers brass NEVER mentioned his name. All that you heard about before the draft was Alexander, Westbrook, and Augustin. Batum was also stolen right out from under San Antonio.

If KP was able to change the odds that much because of intentional misdirection this has to go down as one of the best draft days EVER by a front office. I don't think the genius of what has just happened will be fully appreciated for a while.

Championship Caliber...

FeelTheLove — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:55:03 -0000

I came across this one long article about what it takes to build a championship team in the NBA . This should be required reading for anyone who wants to know why some teams win NBA titles and why most teams don't and usually never will. There are four separate links but they should be read top to bottom as one article.

Gold Medal Superstar

Gold Medal Superstar 2

The Art of Building A Champion

The Art of Building A Champion 2

Very interesting stuff. Greg Oden is our potential Gold Medal Superstar. If he is as advertised the championship window is open. This might seem obvious to a lot of people but I have never seen it laid out so clearly and convincingly as to why that is the case.

The Warriors Are The Team of the Future???

FeelTheLove — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:04:49 -0000

This article is good for a laugh.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/17655-The-Portland-Trailblazers-Team-of-the-Future-No-Way-The-Warriors-Are-Better

Some of the more choice assumptions:

1. Andris Biedrins is just as good as LMA or maybe even better.

2. The Warriors young talent is just as good as the Blazers young talent.

3. Greg Oden is not an "impact" type player.

Real men of genius, indeed. You had me at hello, brother.