Friday, July 23, 2010
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"WTH" Moments of the Day...Affion Crockett spoofs Jay-Z and Drake!!!!!
Jay-Z ft John Mayer "LeBron Is Gone"
Tim Westwood Show...Drake Freestyle
Friday, July 16, 2010
"Chris Johnson go to camp...but the Titans better pay the man!!!!!" by Ronald Carthen
I can't stand it when NFL players threaten to holdout from training camp if they don't get paid. Chris Johnson I know you ran for 2,006 rushing yards last season and want more money but just go to camp. I know it's you are only getting paid $550,000 next season, but let your agent handle your business and let your skills on the field take care of itself.
I know you would love to have a short-term deal but what you are asking for a long-term deal could be too much. I think asking for $30 million guaranteed is too much but I have a feeling that you will get what you ask for.
I also think the Titans need to pay you what you are worth or else they'll lose their best running back since Eddie George. You and Vince Young were the main reasons why the Titans finished the season 8-2 after starting the season 0-6, with Kerry Collins as the starter. Johnson ran for over 100 yards in 12 of the 16 games, including running for 228 yards and two touchdowns on 24 carries against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 8 to help the Titans win their first game of the season.
The Titans didn't make the playoffs and I don't think they'll make it again next season, but I think Johnson should get paid. He's only 24 years old and should be a great running back for the next five seasons. If you have a good running back and quarterback, you have to find a way to keep both of them. I don't what the Titans are waiting for but they need to pay the man and pay him soon.
Johnson says his goal is to rush for 2,500 rushing yards this season, and you don't want to keep a pro bowler that sets goals for himself to help the team. I don't expect him to rush for 2,000 yards this season, but you can't be serious on waiting to reward an athlete for his hard work. Johnson just go to camp but if they don't want you, they'll be plenty of teams that would love to have you.
Ne-Yo "Champagne Life" and "Beautiful Monster" official videos
Ne-Yo "Champagne Life" official video
Ne-Yo "Beautiful Monster" official video
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
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Friday, July 9, 2010
"The Evil Empire has begun...LOL!!!!" by Ronald Carthen
LeBron James has begun the most evil era in the history of the NBA. LeBron, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh all on the same court with the same uniform is going to be insane. I can't think of a better way for LeBron to announce he was going to the Heat the way he did it. I feel bad for the city of Cleveland but this was the best way to announce he's going to make history.
I enjoyed watching how LeBron showed no remorse on moving on and playing with the Heat, not to mention he only contact the Heat before the decision was made. He didn't even give Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert a call before the announcement, now that was funny to me. If you were in LeBron's shoes would you stay in Cleveland with a roster that doesn't have a chance to help him win a title or go start a dream team that can win championships in the future. He is the most hated athlete in all of sports, but he has to do what's best for his family and his LeBron brand.
LeBron will play for a better team but I never want to see anyone compare him to Kobe Bryant or Michael Jordan ever again. LeBron's legacy was over once he decided he was heading with D Wade and Bosh. You all know this will be D Wade's team and LeBron will just be another ball player that will help draw plenty of tickets. It was obvious that LeBron didn't care about any of that and just wants to win championships. I respect that, but you can't say you are your own man anymore.
I thought Dan Gilbert had plenty of guts going off on LeBron when he made his decision. He even told the Associated Press that LeBron quit on the Cavs in Game 2, 4, 5, and 6 of the series against the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. In his letter to the fans, he said the Cavs will win a champioship before the self-titled former "King" ever will. He even went on and said the curse of Cleveland sports will follow him to Miami. Gilbert I can't wait until LeBron comes to Cleveland and destroy your Cavs. They should make that an opening night game in the NBA.
We will all be a witness next year as few fans will show some love to the Heat, while many are ready to spread the hate. I can't wait to see how people will jump on the Heat bandwagon and jump right off if things go wrong.
LeBron better get ready to be the most hated man on the planet. It's going to be a great 2010-11 NBA season and I can't wait to witness history once the Miami Big Three steps onto the courty. Get ready everybody because it's going to be a show.
Fans react to LEBRON heading to the Miami Heat!!!!!
AP Coverage of Cleveland react to LeBron leaving!!!!!
Cleveland Fans burn LEBRON MERCHANDISE!!!!!
One Fan Arrested after LeBron makes decision!!!!!
Miami Reaction on LeBron heading to the Heat!!!!!
New York Fans React to LeBron!!!!!
Thursday, July 8, 2010
"LeBron Circus Will Finally Be Over" by Ronald Carthen!!!!!
Tonight we will finally find out where LeBron James will be playing for the next several years. All signs indicate he'll join the Miami Heat with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, but I'm going to wait and see what will happen at 9 pm on ESPN, during his 1-hour special.
If he choses to head to South Beach, he will never be compared to Kobe Bryant again. Kobe won five championships with different players, while LeBron proves he can't win a title without an all-star and he can't lead a team to a championship ring. Let's be honest, he'll never get an opportunity like this again. Can you blame him for wanting a championship so bad that he's willing to sacrafice $30 million less to join a soon to be dynasty.
No matter where LeBron goes tonight, his decision has made us look as obsessed as teenage girls chosen Team Edward or Team Jacob in the Twilight series. We are all desperate to know where he will go so some of us may decide to jump on his bandwagon and claim you are a fan of his your whole life, while everybody else will continue to show how much you can't stand him.
If you can't stand LeBron James, tonight you have every right to spread your dislikes even more. If he decides to play in Miami, the NBA's Evil Empire will officially be born. I can't wait to see the look on the faces of the people of Cleveland and New York City if he doesn't play for them. At least I can say everyone in Akron can get there tissue ready and I hope security will be to the max. There's no way he goes back to the Cavs with a roster that can't help him win a title.
LeBron is very bold to hold his announcement at Greenwich, Connecticut, near the Knicks facility, if he announces that he goes to the Heat while Knicks fans are around. I understand it's at the Boys & Girls Club but man he could have chosen another location.
For all of you thinking he has a big ego for asking for his own 1-hour show, but ESPN has been going after every rumor they can find. Sports Reporters have the worst ego on earth and want just as much attention as anybody. So if you are mad he asked for one more hour of him too bad.
LeBron please get this over with tonight and I'm okay with any decision you make. If you go to Miami you are no longer a leader, you are D Wade's follower.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
"WTH" Moment of the Day....Affion Crockett "Douch It (Chris Brown "Deuces" parody) official video!!!!!
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
"Amar'e is a start but not enough!!!!!" by Ronald Carthen
Amar'e Stoudimire to Knicks might have been the best news that Knicks fans have heard in years. The fans know this won't be enough to get back to being one of the best teams in the league but it's a start. Let's be honest you wouldn't turn down a 5-year/$100 million deal no matter how good or bad the team is.
Stoudimire says he will do everything to recruit LeBron James to come to New York. He also said that Carmelo Anthony and Tony Parker, who'll both be free agents next season, would love to play for them at Madison Square Garden as well. Don't forget Dwyane Wade would be another possibility as well, but I personally don't see that happening. I didn't think LeBron was heading to Knicks but now you have to consider them back in the free agent picture. I don't expect Carmelo to be traded this year, but he will sign with the Knicks if heopts out of his deal with the Nuggets after next season. I don't think Tony Parker will be with him either this season with the lack of talent on the Knicks roster already.
If LeBron doesn't sign with the Knicks, it's a possibility it will be miserable 2010-11 season for Stoudimire. You already know that the Suns was Steve Nash's team and I don't see him as a franchise player. What I mean by franchise player is someone who is a vocal leader and can carry his team to championships for many years. I don't see him as a guy that will speak up and tell his teammates what to do to get better like Kobe Bryant. I hope someone will join him this season or next season or else this deal was an absolute joke.
The Knicks haven't been back in the playoffs since 2003-04 season, when they were swept by the New Jersey Nets, and haven't won a playoff series since the 1999-00 season. I'm not a Knicks fan, but it's time for the Garden to be a great place to watch a basketball game again. These fans have put up with enough garbage and they deserve more.
I'm happy for Stoudimire, but the Knicks have more work to do. At least you have a decent chance of being a playoff team next year.
Monday, July 5, 2010
"First Black AD in the SEC let go after DUI and Cheating on his wife" by Ronald Carthen
Damon Evans you let me, your family, friends, University of Georgia, alumni, students, and most importantly any black man who wants to become an athletic director down. Come on man did Tiger Woods not teach all men anything? I guess not in this case.
I was not happy to hear that University of Georgia Athletic Director Damon Evans, the first black athletic director in the SEC, was let go after getting arrested for a DUI charge. Evans was hired in 2004. when he was 34 years old, and was about to get a new deal worth $550,000 a year, but now all of that money is down the drain. My main concern isn't the DUI, it's a woman that you were creeping around with when you were caught.
Evans you have a wife and two children and you decide to risk everything for a night or two of passionate sex with Courtney Fuhrmann. You claim she was just a friend you meet with each week, but no friend just takes off her panties and put them on your lap while driving so you can hold them for her while driving her home. You knew you were ready to take her to the house with plenty of nasty bad intentions.
To all men who are happily married, please do not sleep with another woman because you will get caught sooner or later. Just because another woman wants to have sex with you does not give you the right to grant her wishes while you have a wedding ring on your finger. You are looking to destroy your career, your family, your home, and your finances. Let me say that again "YOUR FINANCES!!!!!"
To all women who want to sleep with married men, you should be ashamed of yourselves. Just because you know he's financial secure, don't give you the right to sleep with him. You are just as wrong as he is and you will suffer some consequences as well. You are also the cause of destroying a happy home and believe me children, especially when they are adults, do not like anybody trying to ruin their parents marriage.
I'm not a love doctor but I know when you break a good woman's heart they will prevail at the end no matter what. Evans you screwed up big time and I hope your wife will forgive you and maybe you can have a chance to save this marriage or you could be broke after a divorce. Good luck looking for a AD job, it's going to be tough for you to get one for a while.
Friday, July 2, 2010
"NBA Free Agency underway!!!!!" by Ronald Carthen
The biggest move so far in free agency isn't an NBA player signed, it was Phil Jackson deciding to coach the Lakers for one more season. Phil will have a chance to go for his 12th NBA title and his fourth three-peat. If he can do it on two occasions with Michael Jordan and the Bulls, he can do it with Kobe Bryant and the Lakers. There will be more pressure for Kobe on a personal level to send out his head coach the right way. With this free agency it could possibly be his toughest challenge yet. Here are the rest of the big stories as we await on LeBron James and others to see where they'll go next season.
Paul Pierce stays with the Celtics!!!!
Who didn't see this coming? We knew as soon as Doc Rivers was coming back to the Celtics to finish out the final year of his contract, we knew Paul Pierce was coming back to Beantown. Pierce opt out of $21.5 million next season, to get a bigger deal before the collective bargaining agreement expires. He could be making $61 million for the next four seasons. He'll also want to send Rivers out on a good note if he doesn't come back next season. The 2008 NBA Finals MVP is looking to get another ring with the Celtics, even if they get revenge on Kobe and the Lakers.
Dirk Nowitzki gets an offer from the Mavs!!!!!
The most the Mavericks can give Dirk is a four-year deal worth $96 million. I think he'll stay but I think the Mavs had their chance to win the title back in 2006 but blew it when they lost to the Miami Heat in the 2006 NBA Finals. I know he wants to be loyal to Mavs owner Mark Cuban, but I know he wants a championship ring at some point. The 2006-07 MVP will have to firgure out how this get back to the promise land after being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs in three of the last four years.
Rudy Gay gets overpaid in Memphis!!!!!
Rudy Gay never led the Grizzlies to the playoffs and never made an all-star team, yet he still gets paid $82 million for the next five years. I can't believe Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley was this desperate to keep Rudy for so much money. I would never pay a player that much money unless he's been in the playoffs or won a championship. The Grizzlies finished 40-42 this season after finishing 24-58 a year ago. They may make the playoffs soon but don't expect them to win a title anytime soon.
Joe Johnson could stay in Atlanta!!!!!
Joe Johnson was offered a six-year deal worth $119 million to stay with the Hawks and he could possibly stay in the ATL. I don't blame him if he were to take the deal but the Hawks are making a terrible mistake. I don't see the Hawks winning a championship with Al Horford, Josh Smith, Mike Bibby, Marvin Williams, and Johnson in the starting five. They were swept out of the semifinals in the last two seasons. I don't see them getting over the hump and beat any team LeBron plays for to win a title. Hawks fans I hope your team knows what they are doing.
Bucks spending money in free agency!!!!!
I'm happy that John Salmons is getting a five-year deal worth $39 million with the Bucks. After being traded by the Bulls, he played a big role with Brandon Jennings in the backcourt to clinch a playoff spot. They were one win away from beating the Atlanta Hawks and meeting the Orlando Magic in the semifinals, but after losing in Game 6 they couldn't find a way to beat the Hawks in Atlanta and were eliminated. Salmons led the team averaging almost 20 points last season. My biggest question mark is Drew Gooden getting $32 million for the next five years. The will be Gooden's ninth team he is playing for in the last nine years.
Darko gets $20 million?????!!!!!
Darko Milicic gets $20 million for the next four years with the Minnesota Timberwolves is insanse. His time was up a long time ago and now he gets this much money. The T'Wolves could have used the money to get somebody else perhaps.
Brendan Haywood wants $10 million a year?????!!!!!
Brendan Haywood wants $10 million a year yet he has acomplish nothing in my opinion. The Heat and Cavaliers will meet with him and I hope they don't give him what he wants.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
"Byron Scott new coach of the Cavs but is it the right decision????!!!!!" by Ronald Carthen
I'm very happy that Byron Scott will be the head coach the Cleveland Cavaliers, but taking the job without knowing if LeBron James is coming back is a very big risk. With this free agency I'm not sure if LeBron will come back to play for Cleveland or play for another team to build his brand.
I think Lakers assistant Brian Shaw and Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo made the right decision to turn down the job. They know if LeBron didn't return to the team this season they would be screwed. I hope Scott made the best decision for him and his family or else this would be a disaster. Nobody will be willing to play at Cleveland without LeBron. Come on would you go to there or play somewhere like New York or Miami other then play for a sports town that has Indians and Browns.
Maybe this situation could be a good thing for LeBron. He will play for a man that coached Jason Kidd and the Nets to back-to-back NBA Finals in 2002 and 2003. He won coach of the year in 2008 for leading Chris Paul and the Hornets to a 56-win season. He played for 14 seasons and won three championships in 11 seasons with the Lakers. This could intrigue LeBron to staying with a man that knows what it takes to win championships as a player.
If LeBron stays in Cleveland with Scott, I know they'll find a way to get Chris Paul to come to the Cavs. Paul played for Scott from 2004-2010 and it would be a great idea to see a King James-CP3 duo. The problem is Paul has two more years until he becomes a free agent and I know the Hornets are not going to trade CP3 unless he demands it.
Scott needs LeBron back badly in order to make this work. I think his experience with the Nets and Hornets will make him a better coach. But if LeBron goes elsewhere, this deal will blow up right in his face and it'll be the end of Cleveland sports as we know it. I really hope he knows what he's doing.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
"2010 NBA Free Agent Preview" by Ronald Carthen
I can't wait until the clock strikes midnight as the most talked about free agency in years will officially begin. I'm ready to see where LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and others are going to play next season. I've made a list of where I think the top free agents will be playing next season. Check out my list and let the debates begin.
LeBron James, SF, 25 years old
- If LeBron stays with the Cavs he'll be offered a 6-year/$125.5 million contract. If he goes to another team he could get a 5-year deal worth $96.1 million. The two-time MVP has given the Cavs the best record in the league in the last two seasons, but has failed to lead his team to the NBA Finals. I'll say it once and I'll say it again he needs another all-star to help him win a championship. I don't see anybody coming to Cleveland to help LeBron win a title in his city. I see him going to Chicago to play with Derrick Rose and others on the squad to help him win a championship.
Prediction: LeBron will play for the Chicago Bulls
Dwyane Wade, SG, 28 years old
- D Wade won a championship with Shaquille O'Neal in 2006 but hasn't made it past the first round of the playoffs in three of the last four seasons (they missed the playoffs in the 2007-08 season). I know he wants help very badly and wants to stay with the Heat. I can't imagine him leaving South Beach to return home to Chicago. My wild card in all this is moving to New York if things don't go well for Pat Riley and the Heat front office. I think he'll stay in Miami and someone will join him this upcoming season. He's not going to turn down a 6-year/$125 million contract.
Prediction: D Wade stays with the Miami Heat
Chris Bosh, PF, 26 years old
- Chris Bosh is the will card of this entire free agency. You already know he's not going to stay with the Toronto Raptors. The question is will he join LeBron or D Wade or maybe be his own man and go somewhere else. Whatever the case, Bosh could make $96 million for the next five years if he signs with another team. He has never won a playoff series and he will finally sign with a team where he can begin to become more of a household name. Miami sounds real good but I think it'll take more time for him to win championships. If he joins LeBron he has a better chance to win a championship in a year or two either he goes to New York or Chicago. If he wants to be his own man, he could go to the Nets and play alongside Brook Lopez in the frontcourt. I think he'll head to Chicago to play with LeBron James.
Prediction: Bosh will play with the Chicago Bulls
Dirk Nowitzki, PF, 32 years old
- Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks lost to the Miami Heat in six games of the NBA Finals in the 2005-06 season. Since then he and the Mavs have been eliminated in the first round of the playoffs in three of the last four seasons. I wonder if Dirk believes the Mavs are finished and wants to move on, or does he want to stay and try to contend for a title. The only other team I can see him going to is the New Jersey Nets to play with his former coach Avery Johnson, who led the Mavs to the finals in the 2005-06 season. I think he stays put and will finish the rest of his career with the team
Prediction: Dirk stays with the Dallas Mavericks
Amar'e Stoudimire, PF, 27 years old
- Amar'e and the Phoenix Suns has reached the Western Conference finals in their last five playoff appearances, but always fail to reach the NBA finals. Steve Nash isn't getting any younger and I believe he needs to leave to have a better chance of winning a title. Miami sounds like a great choice to team up with D Wade and become the next big man to help him win a title. He could go to New York and join another player to take over the Garden. This is a tough decision but he'll go to the Knicks and rejoin Mike D'Antoni to run New York City.
Prediction: Amar'e goes to the New York Knicks
Carlos Boozer, PF, 29 years old
- You already know Carlos Boozer will not join the Utah Jazz next season. Boozer is ready to play with another team that needs a power forward. He hasn't made it to the Western Conference finals since the 2006-07 season. I see him leaving the West and head back to the east and move to Miami, where he stays during the offseason. I think he'll be the power forward D Wade to make the Heat a favorite again.
Prediction: Carlos Boozer heads to the Miami Heat
Joe Johnson, SG, 29 years old
- I'm very angry with Joe Johnson saying he didn't care about of his fans showing up during his series when the Atlanta Hawks were swept by the Orlando Magic in the semifinals. He only averaged 12.8 points and shot over 29% from the field. He better be lucky that he'll get a max deal this offseason. If it were up to me he wouldn't get a max deal but New York looks like the favorite for a deal. A couple of other contenders could be the Bulls, Nets, and the Mavericks. I think the Knicks will sign him and he'll join Stoudimire at the Garden.
Predicition: Joe Johnson heads to the New York Knicks
Paul Pierce, SF, 32 years old
- Paul Pierce decides to opt out of his contract with the Celtics, but I think he'll stay with the team. Doc Rivers has decided to stay and I think Pierce will be loyal and stay. They made the NBA Finals in two out of the last three seasons. After winning a championship in 2008, you know he wants another crack at the title.
Predicition: Paul Pierce stays with the Boston Celtics
Rudy Gay, SF, 23 years old
- Rudy Gay is most underrated free agent in this class. He's a restricted free agent but I don't see the Grizzlies matching any offers other teams are willing to give him. I can see him going to the Nets to help out the frontcourt with Brook Lopez and Derrick Favors. It would be a good fit for him as the Nets are looking to rebound from a 12-win season.
Prediction: Rudy Gay goes to the New Jersey Nets
Other Free Agents:
Ray Allen, SG, 34 years old
Prediction: Ray Allen will play for the Chicago Bulls
David Lee, PF, 27 years old
Prediction: David Lee will play for the Phoenix Suns
Luis Scola, PF, 30 years old
Prediction: Luis Scola stays put with the Rockets
John Salmons, SG, 30 years old
Prediction: John Salmons goes to the Dallas Mavericks
J.J. Redick, SG, 26 years old
Predicition: J.J. Redick goes to the Houston Rockets
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
"LeBron, D Wade, and Bosh could play in Miami?????" by Ronald Carthen
I can't believe there's a possibility that LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh could play for the Miami Heat next year. Who knows what all three of them were talking about this past weekend but reporters all over the country believe that their sources are accurate enough to report this story.
The Heat have enough money to sign two players to max deals but who is willing to take a pay cut to make this dream into a reality. I think it'll be LeBron or Bosh but either way both of them are ready to finally win their first NBA rings.
This reminds me of Paul Pierce and the Boston Celtics back in the summer of 2007, when Pierce was looking for a way to leave Beantown. Then Danny Ainge was able to get Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett to change the franchise around. They made to the NBA finals in two of the last three years and won the NBA title over the Los Angeles Lakers in 2008. You already know D Wade is ready to leave South Beach if Pat Riley wasn't committed to win another championship. Now we have a situation that he'll have a big three of his own, but these superstars are still young compared to the Celtic big three that are getting older and are running out of time to win another title.
I've always said LeBron will not win an NBA title if didn't have another all-star on the team, but heading to Miami with Bosh and D Wade would be more then enough to win a championship. I can see this team winning six championships, that's right I said it six rings. I'll be very interested to see if they can win an NBA title while Kobe Bryant and the Lakers are on top of the world, especially if Phil Jackson comes back for another season.
This move would spike NBA ratings through the roof. Can you imagine the national televised games they'll receive, or how many people will purchase NBA League Pass, or how many people will but season tickets no matter what the price. At the end of the day this will be a business decision for all three of these players to expand their brand other then how much money they'll make.
We already know every magazine and every sports writer will predict Heat vs Lakers in the NBA Finals as we finally see Kobe and LeBron in the Finals. This time it won't be who's better Kobe or LeBron, it'll be can Kobe stop the Heat big three. It would be the best championship series we'll see since the Lakers vs Celtics in the 80's and Michael Jordan and the Bulls vs the world in the 90's.
I can't wait for free agency to start on Thursday. This summer will change the NBA as we know it. We are going to see some players sign with teams that'll make us excited and others that'll surprise us. I'm excited to see what happens but if LeBron and Bosh join D Wade, you can forget about the rest of this free agency.
DJ Khaled ft/ T-Pain, Diddy, Nicki Minaj, Busta Rhymes, Fabolous, Fat Joe, and Swizz Beats "All We Do Is Win" (RMX) official video!!!!!!
Monday, June 28, 2010
"Chris Brown steals the show at BET AWARDS!!!!!" by Ronald Carthen
I know everybody expects me to talk about sports but you know the first thing to come out of everyone's mouth is "Did you see the Chris Brown Michael Jackson Tribute?"
What you just saw was the best tribute I've seen anybody give to Michael Jackson on television. Chris Brown won many of his fans back with doing some of MJ's dance moves. I had a feeling it would be Chris because he's the only one that can dance like MJ. I knew it was going to be memorable and something we'll never forget and man he didn't disappoint.
Chris did a great job with dance moves to "The Way You Make Me Feel," "Remember The Time," and did the best moonwalk to "Billie Jean" that I've ever seen on stage, other then MJ of course. I also enjoyed the "Smooth Criminal" piece when the lights were out and the other dancers jackets and the hats light up I thought that was hot. It was amazing to see how well choreography was for this tribute. It was like no one ever taught these guys how to dance and they were born with such a great gift.
My moment of the night was when Chris can hardly sing MJ's "Man In The Mirror." You can see the tears come out of his eyes and he was choking up as he showed so much emotion and so much pain for MJ's death and everything he went through for a whole year as well. The whole situation with him hitting Rihanna almost destroyed his entire career, but this performance will hopefully put that ugly incident to rest once and for all.
Either you like the BET Awards or for some strange reason you didn't like it, you can't hate on what Chris Brown accomplished last night. He won his fans back, he honored the legacy of the biggest icon in music, and more importantly it seems that a big weight of the Rihanna incident is finally off his shoulders. This was a great show last night full of great moments but Chris provided us with one of the best moments we've ever seen on television. Thank you Chris Brown for confirming to us that MJ's legacy will continue forever.
Here are other moments from the award show last night that I enjoyed including the return of Kanye West....
Kanye West "Power"
Diddy-Dirty Money with Rick Ross, T.I., Nicki Minaj, and Waka Flocka
El Debarge performs many classics
Eminem, B.O.B., and Keyshia Cole perform Airplanes Pt 2. and Not Afraid
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
Tribute to Michael Jackson...One year ago we lost the best performer ever!!!! Here's a few videos to remember a legend.
Michael Jackson "Billie Jean"
Michael Jackson "Thriller"
Michael Jackson "Dirty Diana"
Michael Jackson "Bad"
Michael Jackson "Remember The Time"
Michael Jackson "Rock With You"
Thursday, June 24, 2010
"2010 NBA MOCK DRAFT!!!!!!" by Ronald Carthen
1) Wizards- PG John Wall, Kentucky
- He's the most athletic player in this draft. I think he'll be great for Gilbert Arenas and can be a start to turning this franchise around.
2) 76ers- SG/SF Evan Turner, Ohio State
- He's a great pick for the Sixers and with three years in college he'll turn things in Philly pretty soon.
3) Nets- PF Derrick Favors, Georgia Tech
- The Nets could have taken a chance to get a power forward in free agency, but Favors is much safer then losing power forwards in free agency.
4) Wolves- SF Wesley Johnson, Syracuse
- Wes is the best pick for the Wolves. He's a great shooter and can contribute right away.
5) Kings- PF/C DeMarcus Cousins, Kentucky
- DeMarcus's temper is a problem, but I think he'll make Tyreke Evans' life much easier on the court.
6) Warriors- C Greg Monroe, Georgetown
- He's the best passing big man in the draft. He would bring great size and a good basketball IQ in a good offensive team.
7) Pistons- PF Ed Davis, North Carolina
- The Pistons need some big men to help a disappointing frontcourt. Ed Davis would be a great pick for this squad.
8) Clippers- SF Al-Farouq Aminu, Wake Forest
- I think Al would be a good pick to help Blake Griffin in the frontcourt. His ability to get to the basket will be a plus for the Clippers.
9) Jazz (from Knicks)- SF/PF Luke Babbit, Nevada
- Now that Carlos Boozer is parting ways with the Jazz, they need a big man to help Deron Williams. Luke Babbit is another unknown that Jerry Sloan can train to be a great player.
10) Pacers- PF Ekpe Udoh, Baylor
- The Pacers want a point guard but other then Wall, there's no PG that should be a lottery pick. If they keep this pick they should go after Ekpe Udoh.
11) Hornets- SF Gordon Hayward, Butler
12) Grizzlies- SF Paul George, Fresno State
13) Raptors- PF Patrick Patterson, Kentucky
14) Rockets- C Hassan Whiteside, Marshall
15) Bucks (from Bulls)- SG Xavier Henry, Kansas
16) T' Wolves (from Nuggets via Bobcats)- SG Avery Bradley, Texas
17) Wizards (from Bulls via Bucks)- SG James Anderson, Oklahoma State
18) Thunder (from Heat)- C Cole Aldrich, Kansas
19) Celtics- PG Eric Bledsoe, Kentucky
20) Spurs- C Solomon Alabi, Florida State
21) Thunder- PF Larry Sanders, VCU
22) Trail Blazers- SG Dominique Jones, South Florida
23) T' Wolves (from 76ers via Jazz)- PF/C Kevin Seraphin, France
24) Hawks- SG Jordan Crawford, Xavier
25) Grizzlies (from Nuggets)- SG Elliot Williams, Memphis
26) Thunder (from Suns)- SF Devin Ebanks, West Virginia
27) Nets (from Mavericks)- PF Craig Brackins, Iowa State
28) Grizzlies (from Lakers)- PG Armon Johnson, Nevada
29) Magic- SG Willie Warren, Oklahoma
30) Wizards (from Cavaliers)- PF/C Daniel Orton, Kentucky
"WTH" Moments of the Day....Ron Artest flirting with Chelsea Lately and Nick Cannon dancing with a Big Girl!!!!!
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
"Landon Donovan saves America!!!!!" by Ronald Carthen
Thank you Landon Donovan for scoring the game-winning goal in the 91st minute (stoppage time) to help USA defeat Algeria 1-0 and advance to the second round of the World Cup. Not only did they advance, they finished on top in Group C. This was the first time they won a group since 1930. Can you believe this is their first World Cup win in eight years? It was a long time coming but man it was worth.
It didn't matter if you were drunk at a bar or watching it at home, we were all nervous in the last few minutes of the game. I have to admit, when England defeated Slovenia 1-0, I thought time was running out for the Americans and they were going to be eliminated again. I'm so happy that four minutes of extra time was added on in this game. It didn't take them long to realize that they had to hurry up and score right now.
Donovan brought the ball upfield and Jozy Altidore's shot on the breakaway was tipped by Clint Dempsey into Algeria goalkeeper Rais Bolihi. Then all of our prayers were answered when Dononvan had the rebound and scored from eight yards to give us the biggest moment in soccer in years or maybe ever.
Once the whistle blew and the game was over, you saw the emotion from players, coaches, and fans as we rejoiced and celebrate an amazing victory that you can tell your grandchildren for years to come. It just feels like the team and all of us won this game. While the team prepared in South Africa, we set our alarms to get out of bed and make a sacrifice to wait almost two hours to finally see a goal. It didn't matter if we were at work, at a bar getting drunk with your friends, or called your job and pretend you were sick, we all believe that this team can win this game.
I'm not sure what will happen when they face the runner-up of Group D (Germany, Ghana, Serbia, or Australia) on Saturday, but we all hope this team can get closer to the golden ball. They made it to the quarterfinals in 2002, but that was their best finish in the WC since 1930, when they finished in third place. From this point on they'll be the underdog for most of their matches, but it could be a good thing because expectations won't be so high. This team has the potential to be the best team we've had in years, but we have to play well in the Round of 16.
I'm so glad we don't have to sit through any more draws this weekend. This is the way I like it win or go home and I sure hope the Americans win and we continue to party.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
"LeBron James and Chris Paul on the same team?????" by Ronald Carthen
Can you imagine LeBron James and Chris Paul on the same team? NBA powerbroker William Wesley is pitching to teams with salary cap space to trade for Chris Paul to increase their chances on getting LeBron James this summer. Wesley would love to have both of these close friends play on the same team.
I don't see the Hornets trading away Paul and help an NBA team become the most powerful franchise in sports besides the Los Angeles Lakers. He has two years and $31.3 million left on his contract until he can opt out of his contract in the 2012-13 season. Believe me when I tell you, he will be a free agent in 2012 and find a new team. Hornets coach Monty Williams and general manager Jeff Bower don't stand a chance on keeping CP3 because they will not have another superstar that are willing to come to New Orleans anytime soon.
The only two teams that I would see make any sense to make this deal is the Chicago Bulls and the New Jersey Nets. If I was the GM for the Bulls, my only scenario is to send Derrick Rose, Luol Deng, and a few draft picks for Paul so the Bulls can sign LeBron to a max deal. Another star point guard for another star point guard sounds fair to me, along with some help for their roster. CP3 and LeBron would be the best duo in Chi-Town since Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. I can see them winning so many championships and start their own dynasty.
I heard the Hornets rejected the Nets offer that would give them a 3rd pick in the draft and Devin Harris in exchange for Chris Paul. I don't think that's a bad deal but the Hornets are going to want so much more. They could've had Derrick Favors in this week's draft, but I don't see the Hornets being a Top 5 team in the league. Everyone knows Avery Johnson wants LeBron and CP3 on the Nets, especially when he made a statement that he thinks LeBron will go to the Nets on ESPN before he was hired as the team's head coach.
I don't expect this to happen anytime soon as long as Chris Paul is under contract. CP3 deserves to play for a much better team and win a championship, but nobody in the league wants to see a CP3 & LeBron duo. Think about how many championships both of these guys would win if they were to play together. I still believe LeBron needs to have a second superstar on his team to win a championship. He will not win an NBA title with the Cavaliers if he has the same players on the roster next year. I wish there's a way to get CP3 in Cleveland and find a way to get rid of Mo Williams, who's not playoff material at all. Can't wait to see where LeBron ends up this summer, but I don't believe LeBron will have a great point guard like CP3 on the same team.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Friday, June 18, 2010
"Lakers Win Title The Hard Way" by Ronald Carthen
Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals, when Michael Jordan hit the game-winner to defeat the Utah Jazz and give the Bulls their sixth NBA title, will always go down as the most memorable game I've ever seen, but last night's Game 7 of the NBA Finals between the Celtics vs. Lakers will go down as the most physical and tougest NBA finals game that I've ever seen. Even Kobe Bryant couldn't figure out how he and the Lakers came back from a 12-point deficit to defeat the Celtics 83-79 and give the franchise their 16th championship. This is the first time the Lakers repeated as the champs since the Shaq/Kobe era from 2000-02. Now that Kobe has his fifth NBA ring, we will continue to debate if Kobe is better then Michael Jordan. I still say no, but it's time to put those comparisons to bed and just embrace Kobe's Legacy as one of the best players in NBA history.
Kobe might have finished with a game-high 23 points but he finished with 6-for-24 from the field. I didn't think the Lakers had a chance, but thank goodness he had some great teammates to help him step up in this game. I would never thought Ron Artest would step up on the offensive end in this game, but let's be honest he kept the team in the game. With the Lakers down 23-14 at the start of the second quarter, Artest scored 12 of the team's 20 second quarter points to put the team behind 40-34 at the half. Then in the fourth quarter is when he made some crucial baskets. With the Celtics up 61-58, after Ray Allen's eight-foot shot, he drew the foul on Paul Pierce and made the basket then hit his free throw to tie the game. Then with the Lakers up 76-73 with a minute left in the game, he hit a 26-foot jumper to extend the lead to six. Artest finished as the second-leading scorer for the Lakers with 20 points on 7-for-18 shooting. He made the Lakers and Queensbridge very proud and came thru when it mattered the most.
Pau Gasol didn't have a huge shooting night either, but he came up huge in the fourth quarter. He scored nine of his 19 points in this quarter by hitting the Lakers first foruth quarter basket and the foul on Glen Davis to swing the momentum of the game. He also did a great job drawing fouls down the stretch and was able to head to the free throw line hitting 5-of-9 of his free throws.
The Lakers only hit 32.5% of their shots, but it was their defense that was very impressive. The Celtics made 40.8% of their shots but only scored 79 points. Kevin Garnett drop 17 points and was 8-for-13 from the field, but Paul Pierce and Ray Allen combined for 31 points on only 8-for-29 shooting. Rajon Rondo did score 14 points and had 10 assists but a few of those shot selections were very questionable to me. The biggest problem for the Celtics was rebounding the ball. Kobe and Gasol combined for 33 of the Lakers 53 rebounds while the Celtics ended with 40. It was the offensive rebounds that hurt the Celtics the most as they were outrebounded 23-8. The Celtics fought so hard but was out of gas in the fourth quarter with scoring 22 points but only made seven shots.
This was the first time the Celtics lost a series with Kevin Garnett, but they never lost a series with KG, Pierce, Allen, Rondo, and Kendrick Perkins in the starting five.
I know Kobe and the Lakers want Phil Jackson back so bad. Phil has now won 11 NBA titles and I honestly hope he stays for another season. I can also understand why he wants to retire as well. He won NBA titles with Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant there's nothing left to prove. He says he'll make a decision in a week but I hope he'll take his time and not make a decision he'll regret.
Congrats to the champs for being the first team to come back from 3-2 in a series, since the Houston Rockets over the New York Knicks in the 1994 NBA Finals, to win it all. Now that's how you win a title the hard way.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
"Albert Haynesworth...Really?????!!!!!" by Ronald Carthen
Albert Haynesworth are you serious right now? You have the nerve to miss mandatory minicamp and demand a trade, how selfish can you be. I can't believe you are missing minicamp because you don't want ot play in Defensive Coordinator Jim Haslett's new defensive scheme. So why don't you want to play in a 3-4 scheme, are you scared to play nose tackle come on. If someone pays me $100 million for the next seven years I would play any position in the league.
What really pisses me off is that coach Mike Shanahan told you in February that they would agree to release you for an exchange for not paying you a $21 million bonus due April 1. Nobody would ever turn down that kind of money, but to not show up at minicamp and run away with the check is a disgrace. I'm glad the Redskins want there money back and I hope they get back every penny. I don't get behind the team's front office very often but he's pushing it.
The team can find him up to $9,442 for missing the minicamp practice. Do you know the tears that would have come out of my eyes if I had to pay that much for anything, have some common sense. You have been paid $32 million of your $41 million guaranteed of your contract. You are already set for life and you want to play childish games.
I'm glad the whole team, including Mike Shanahan and London Fletcher, is calling you selfish and I hope they give you an earful when you get back. I haven't seen so much excitement from Redskins fans about a football season in a while and you want to ruin your teammates and fans trust over a 3-4 scheme, what's your problem.
I may understand if you are under paid, like Chris Johnson, but you have a contract that so many defensive players dream of. How about you get together Haynesworth, or else this will be a long season for you.
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