SB Nation User Blog: oldenpolynice

J-Smoove? Check. Horford? Check. Marv? Hey, where's Marv?

oldenpolynice — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:03:42 -0000

J-Smoove? Check. Horford? Check. Marv? Hey, where's Marv?

Monta Ellis Needs to Return Soon

oldenpolynice — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:59:44 -0000

Monta Ellis Needs to Return Soon

The Warriors need him (if nothing else to inject a little life into the team) and he keeps slipping on the Top 25 Under 25 list. Monta's too good to be at #22. C'mon, Monta! Return with a vengeance!

Rondo Stays at #20, Perkins Nowhere to be Found

oldenpolynice — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:54:36 -0000

Rondo Stays at #20, Perkins Nowhere to be Found

Rajon Rondo's hot and cold. Despite strong play in December, he stays at #20 on the Top 25 Under 25 list thanks to a dip in performance during the recent losing streak.

Kendrick Perkins still has not cracked the Top 25, but if the Celtics turn its defense back around maybe he'll find his way on there in the months to come.

Bogut's Injuries Limit His Top 25 Under 25 Placement

oldenpolynice — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:49:12 -0000

Bogut's Injuries Limit His Top 25 Under 25 Placement

Bogut's constant back flairs have kept him out of a number of games between November and early January. His play has been inspired when he gets on the court, but it's hard to tell how many games he will be able to play over the course of the rest of the season.

What do you think? Is his drop to #23 justified?

Roy Continues Meteoric Rise

oldenpolynice — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:07:38 -0000

Roy Continues Meteoric Rise

Can't stop, won't stop may as well be Brandon Roy's motto. Despite being out the past 4 games, Roy still climbed to the 4th spot on the 12th edtion of the Top 25 Under 25. He's a beast and he's not even in his prime yet. More great things to come, I'm sure. Though I don't see him ever passing LeBron, CP3 or Dwight.

Can CP3 ever make The Leap?

oldenpolynice — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:04:23 -0000

Can CP3 ever make The Leap?

Chris Paul has constantly played second-fiddle to LeBron James on the infamous Top 25 Under 25 list. Will CP3 ever be able to pass King James? Or is he destined to be #2 behind one of the greatest athletes ever to touch a basketball?

Melo Falls to 8th on the Top 25 Under 25 List

oldenpolynice — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 03:57:04 -0000

Melo Falls to 8th on the Top 25 Under 25 List

When we first started this list a year ago, Melo was ranked third. Since then he's been passed up by guys like Chris Bosh, Brandon Roy, Al Jefferson and Kevin Durant.

I think A.I. and injuries have had a lot to do with it, but still? What happened to the promising young star who no one could stop?

12th Edition - Top 25 Under 25

oldenpolynice — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 03:52:32 -0000

12th Edition - Top 25 Under 25

What better place than Ridiculous Upside to discuss the best players under age 25?

Who's living up to expectations? Well, Kevin Durant for starters. That dude has been fierce lately and he moves up to the 7th spot.

Also, Rodney Stuckey. After getting the starting nod in Detriot, Stuck debuts at #15.

Same goes for Jeff Green. The Hoya standout is growing into his NBA game and it's a great thing to watch.

Who's not living up to the hype? Andrew Bynum, Spencer Hawes, Michael Beasley and Andrew Bogut. Pick it up guys!

McGrady shows some fight

oldenpolynice — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:50:07 -0000

McGrady shows some fight

His game may not be on point this season, but McGrady still has the swagger of a top-tier player. Despite all of the bad press his game is getting, McGrady's recent comments show that he's not going to lay down and quit.

What do you think? Will McGrady be back to top form next season when he's healthy?

Statement Win for the Blazers

oldenpolynice — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 23:00:46 -0000

Statement Win for the Blazers

Huge win last night over the Celtics. The Blazers made a statement. They can beat anyone at home and they can win without their best player (Roy).

Aldridge showed he can step up as a clutch performer. Outlaw showed he can beat even the best defenders to the hoop. And Greg Oden showed that his offensive came is not something to take lightly.

This bodes very well for their playoff chances.