I know we've already got a battle for the PG position going on, but I cannot forget what I saw this kid do in Beijing. The chemistry he and Rudy had far surpassed what we see between Sergio and Rudy. They forced a crazy number of turnovers with their tandem defense attacks. I am not suggesting we replace Sergio with Ricky, but rather supplement one with the other.

Regardless of how much potential we see in Bayless, I don't think we need to try and turn a shoot-first comboG into the pass-first PG we need. We have enough scorers on this team. We need one of those rare magical playmakers like Rudy at the PG spot. And regardless of how hardworking Blake is, I don't know of anybody who actually envisions him to be the PG of our upcoming championship years.

So... How about some 2009 Draft Day Magic from KP, sending Blake + Bayless in exchange for the draft rights to Ricky Rubio?? What better way to help this kid adapt his game to the NBA, then to play under Sergio, and along side Rudy.

Besides, I've had this nightmare in my head of Ricky ending up on the L*kers, throwing lob after lob to Pau Gasol night after night. We CAN'T LET THAT HAPPEN!!

What do you guys think??

Is there anybody downtown who wants to grab some grub before heading to the Rose Garden tonight?? I'm working down in Old Town (right off the MAX line), so if anybody is hungry... let us eat now, so we're not doubling the cost of our tickets by eating at the Garden. Call me. 971.219.2116

Also, did everyone catch the Oden article on the front page of NBA.com. HE HAS ARRIVED!!!

Sam Smith is reporting that the Trail Blazers have offered Travis Outlaw for Memphis point guard (and old Greg Oden teammate) Mike Conley.