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Friday, 22 May 2009

In lieu of the upcoming NBA Draft, I've decided to create my own Mock Draft like those professional bloggers do. I'll be updating as I go along, but here are my results thus far. Comments are welcome.

1    Los Angeles Clippers
      Blake Griffin    PF
      Number 1. No questions, no brainer. With Eric Gordon, Al Thornton, and Blake Griffin, the Clippers will have one of the brightest futures of the league. Kaman, Camby, or Randolph have to be moved in exchange for a winning veteran or key defensive stopper.

2    Memphis Grizzlies
      Hasheem Thabeet    C
      Defense wins championships.There is already enough offensive firepower. Bring in Thabeet to hold it down in the middle, Gasol moves to power forward. Was Mike Conley really that bad? Trade Hakim Warrick for a formidable point guard.

3    Oklahoma City Thunder
      Ricky Rubio    PG
      Trade this pick & someone else to New York for... David Lee & the 8th pick.

4    Sacramento Kings
      Jrue Holiday    PG
      Beno Udrih isn't cutting it. Kings are supposedly real high on Holiday.

5    Washington Wizards
      James Harden    SG
      A good match playing alongside Gilbert Arenas.

6    Minnesota Timberwolves
      DeMar DeRozan    SG
      If they don't trade this pick for a veteran, which they need on such a young team, they'll most likely pick up another 3 to replace that disappointment named Corey Brewer.

7    Golden State Warriors
      Stephen Curry    PG
      Monta 2.0 minus mopeds.

8    New York Knicks
      Brandon Jennings    PG
      Going to OKC... A backcourt of Westbrook and Jennings, Durant and Green up front. And David Lee? Unless OKC gives up Green...

9    Toronto Raptors
      Jordan Hill    PF
      Planning for a post-Bosh era.

10    Milwaukee Bucks
      James Johnson    PF
      Athletic big in case Villanueva goes elsewhere.

11    New Jersey Nets
      DeJuan Blair    PF
      A workhorse the Nets have been looking for. Paired up with Brook Lopez, the Nets will hold it down in the paint.

12    Charlotte Bobcats
      Tyreke Evans    SG
      Best available at this point. Spreads the floor with shooting & can take it in.

13    Indiana Pacers
      B.J. Mullens    C
      Indiana needs a legitimate big man. This may be their only hope in the draft.

14    Phoenix Suns
      Jonny Flynn    PG
      If Flynn drops here, Phoenix eyes will be wide open. Always looking for a Nash backup, the Suns can rely on this guy to run the second team.

15    Detroit Pistons
      Earl Clark    SF
      Is good on both ends of the floor. Best available for a rebuilding team.

16    Chicago Bulls
      Gerald Henderson    SG
      With rumors swirling about trading Hinrich, and the possible departure of Ben Gordon, the Bulls would be wise to draft a solid shooting guard. Henderson can spread the floor as well as defend.

17    Philadelphia 76ers
      Eric Maynor    PG
      Andre Miller might be on his way out & Lou Williams isn't a true point guard. The 76ers are pretty solid up front so it would only make sense to draft a point guard that's ready to play.

18    Minnesota Timberwolves
      Terrence Williams    SG
      Mike Miller was a huge disappointment this past season, so the Wolves might look for some help.

19    Atlanta Hawks
      Jeff Teague    PG
      Besides Mike Bibby, who else do the Hawks have running their offense? Maybe they'll actually draft what they need this year.

20    Utah Jazz
      Tyler Hansbrough    PF
      A perfect fit for both sides. Jerry Sloan loves the fundamental hard worker. Carlos Boozer still isn't sure if he'll be back as a free agent. Should work out well.

21    New Orleans Hornets
22    Dallas Mavericks
23    Sacramento Kings
24    Portland Trail Blazers
25    Oklahoma City Thunder
26    Chicago Bulls
27    Memphis Grizzlies
28    Minnesota Timberwolves
29    Los Angeles Lakers
30    Cleveland Cavaliers

Friday, 23 January 2009

To Cheat or To Convent?

One day during the holiday vacation, my sister and I were playing the "or" game. For those of you who don't know what the "or" game is, let me explain. In this game, a person presents a question of two choices. The other people would have to pick Choice A or Choice B. There is no other answer besides Choice A or Choice B. None of that "neither" or "both" junk. Simple as that.
Her question to me was this: If you were with the love of your life for years now, engaged and about to be married in a week... Would you rather have them leave you by cheating on you or have them leave you by becoming a Priest/Nun?
Almost everybody, when asked that question, chose the first answer. Their reasoning lies behind the fact that they'll be able to get over it better by being able to be mad. Going through the emotions of being cheated on and then getting over it is better than the other choice.
I, on the other hand, was pretty much the only one that answered choice B. I would rather have that person leave me for God than for some human. I can't be mad about that, can I? Atleast I know that I can't top the Almighty One. If she were to leave me for another person, I'd keep asking myself why, and what does she see in him, and this and that. I'd end up putting myself down and scratching my head every second. My pride & self-esteem would die. I would no longer be able to trust anyone when it comes to love. But if she chose to be with God, then I really have no choice but to get over it. (Unless in the case of 'Saving Silverman'.)
Being cheated on SUCKS. Imagine, being blind-sided by that. Finding out from someone else that there's something going on with your girl and another person. Seeing them two together somewhere, and you ask her later on who that was, and she denies anything more than a friend of a friend. Finding out they've been talking and spending time together for about a month. And all this time you had no idea because you were giving her the space that she requested. Lies and more lies. Do you know what that does to someone's trust? Do you know what that does to a person? Being cheated on SUCKS.
Forgiving is one thing, but forgetting is a whole other story.
So I ask, if anyone reads this: If you were with the love of your life for years now, engaged and about to be married in a week... Would you rather have them leave you by cheating on you or have them leave you by becoming a Priest/Nun?
If they do cheat on you, would you take them back?
If they become a Priest/Nun, would you still be close with them?

Sunday, 18 January 2009

Zero Substance

I'm f'n fat. What the hell.

Sunday, 11 January 2009

I don't like it when...

... I scrape the roof of my mouth. SO uncomfortable. That's why I don't like toasted bread or bagels.

Saturday, 25 October 2008

"Are you serious?"

Last night, I asked God for advice about something. He suggested I go one way and I say, "... But I've given up so much to be where I'm at right now..." He pauses for a second and looks at me. He says, "Are you serious? You've given up so much?" It took me a second to get it, but I ended up laughing for a while. He's absolutely right. Compared to what He's sacrificed to keep me here, I've given up nothing.

He's a funny guy. Thanks.