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Ron's 2009-10 NBA AWARDS...by Ronald Carthen

Another great NBA season has come down to a close and I can't wait until the NBA Playoffs begin on Saturday. It's time to unveil my awards for the 2009-10 season. We already know who will be the MVP (the picture above). Let's take a look and see who else I choose for other NBA awards this year.

MVP: LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
- Finished second behind Kevin Durant in scoring with 29.7 points per game and averaged 7.3 rebounds and 8.6 assists. He lead the Cavaliers to home-court advantage throughout the playoffs and led the only team to finish with 60 wins or more (61-21).

Defensive Player of the Year: Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic
- Led the league averaging 13.2 rpg and 2.7 blocks per game. I can see him winning this award in the next three years.

Coach of the Year: Scott Brooks, Oklahoma City Thunder
- What a 27-game improvement from this Thunder squad. From 23-59 last season to 50-32 this season, can't wait to see coach Brooks prepare Durant and team against the Lakers.

Sixth Man of the Year: Jamal Crawford, Atlanta Hawks
- You can always count on this man to make some big buckets. He averaged 18.0 ppg off the bench and expect him to be an x-factor for the Hawks in the playoffs.    

Most Improved Player of the Year: Andrew Bogut, Milwaukee Bucks            
- Averaged 15.9 points, 10.5 rebounds, and finished second in the league with 2.5 blocks. It's too bad he won't play in the playoffs with a dislocated elbow, broken hand, and sprained wrist.   
  
Rookie of the Year: Tyreke Evans, Sacramento Kings
- He became only the fourth rookie to average over 20 points, five rebound, and five assists in a season. Three other rookies to accomplish that Michael Jordan, Oscar Roberston, and LeBron James.

1ST ALL-NBA TEAM     
C- Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic
F- LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
F- Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder
G- Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
G- Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat

2ND ALL-NBA TEAM
C- Amar'e Stoudimire, Phoenix Suns
F- Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks
F- Carmelo Anthony, Denver Nuggets 
G- Deron Williams, Utah Jazz
G- Steve Nash, Phoenix Suns

3RD ALL-NBA TEAM
C- Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs
F- Pau Gasol, Los Angeles Lakers
G- Joe Johnson, Atlanta Hawks
G-Brandon Roy, Portland Trail Blazers
G- Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls  

1ST ALL-DEFENSIVE NBA TEAM
C- Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic
F- Ron Artest, Los Angeles Lakers
F- LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
G- Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
G- Rajon Rondo, Boston Celtics    

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Message to LeBron: Win NOW or move ON by Chris Wallace

It's been 7 years now since the NBA has been taken by storm by perhaps the most physically gifted athlete the game has even seen. Each season, LeBron James has gotten better.....and better.....and better.....Now on the brink of winning his 2nd consecutive MVP award and leading his team to the NBA's best record for the second consecutive season, it seems like everything is lining up for this sooner or later-to-be all-time great. But even just 7 years in, it seems like time is actually running OUT doesn't it? Last year was supposed to be the year when the Cavs broke through and LeBron was to win his first title and signify a new era in the NBA. But of course the Orlando Magic, with quite a physically gifted athlete of its own, spoiled those plans, sent James packing for the summer and watched as he stormed off the court in disgust. To his credit, James appears to have come back stronger, better and more ready than ever to take his Cavs through a title run. But if this is the year he's supposed to do it and he DOESN'T win, what happens next? Does he carry the "choke" torch that seems to follow some of the greatest athletes of all-time around (Dan Marino, Karl Malone, Barry Bonds, etc etc). Does he take over first place overall in the "Best athlete never to win one" category? What really will happen?

Even at 6'8 and 250, 260 or 270 pounds (whatever he REALLY is), LeBron can't even continue to carry the heavy burden of having not won a game of significance in his career. Not to mention, his pending free agency HAS to be weighing heavily on his mind (unless he's already made up his mind and is just keeping us all waiting). Seriously, if he loses again in Cleveland, does he stay there with aging players? Shaq won't be back...Jamison isn't getting any younger...Hickson won't be THAT good...Mo Williams plays defense just about as good as Steve Nash...there's nothing to do in Cleveland...he's more marketable (as crazy as that sounds) on a larger stage such as Miami, L.A. or New York and would almost CERTAINLY play alongside another superstar such as D. Wade, Chris Bosh, Amare Stoudamire or another unnamed star. His earnings could be in the gazillions. And his global popularly could become iconic. Of course these are all hypotheticals until something actually happens but in the meantime, if the Cavs don't win the last game that they play this season, all that will matter is that LeBron failed AGAIN in Cleveland, and quite frankly, that would be EVERY reason to bounce and move on to the next challenge. Have at it!

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Brandon Marshall to the Dolphins...Is it a good fit????!!!!!! by Ronald Carthen

The Denver Broncos traded wide receiver Brandon Marshall to the Miami Dolphins for draft picks in 2010 and 2011. Marshall also agreed to a four-year, $47.5 million contract extension ($24 million guarantee). The Dolphins have been waiting for this day for a few years, but is he a great fit?

The 2006 fourth-round draft pick, out of Central Florida, caught 101 passes for 1,120 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns last season. The Dolphins haven't had a receiver to catch 10 TDs since 2005. Some fans expect Dolphins quarterback to throw the ball down the field to the Marshall at least 20 times a game, but this team belongs to running backs Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams.

The Dolphins love to run the ball most of the time, especially in the wildcat formation. The team finished fourth in the league with 139.4 rushing yards a game last season. When Ronnie went out with a right foot injury, Ricky had a great comeback season and lead the team with 1,121 rushing yards and 11 rushing touchdowns. The Dolphins leading receiver was Davone Bess with 76 catches for 758 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Brain Hartline led the team with three touchdown catches.        

It sounds like the troubled wide receiver will have to make some sacrifices with his numbers. I don't expect Marshall to get 10 TD catches next year. If the team is winning you won't hear a peep out of him. If they are losing, you can expect the classic wide receiver diva to come out of him.

I hope the Dolphins are ready for another troubled star. Last season, he was suspended by the Broncos for throwing a tantrum in practice due to misinformation about his hip injury and his contract situation. He was suspended for the 2008 opener for domestic disputes with his former girlfriend. He also had run-ins with the law and met with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.

Dolphins executive vice president of football operations Bill Parcells has dealt with many troubled receivers, including Terrell Owens, Keyshawn Johnson, and Terry Glenn. I hope head coach Tony Sparano and Marshall will be on the same page.

I don't expect the Dolphins to win the Super Bowl or win the AFC East, but this was a good deal, but the Dolphins should not be surprised if Marshall is angry for not getting enough catches and touchdowns.      

   

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Eliminate homework from being computed into the final grade by Chris Wallace

Homework Homework Homework! It's such a dreaded term that often creeps into the vocabulary of school-aged students who have every bit of the desire to do it as they do to doing chores around the home. It's a term that once uttered, children often fret or use negative body language to show just how much they "appreciate" doing the homework. And while I was never really the biggest fan of homework in school, I am a humongous advocate of requiring homework of students in school. It reinforces learned behaviors in teachings that were taught during that day, week, month or year. Additionally, it provides teachers and educators with snapshots of whether the child is actually capable of learning the work. However, in being an educator and an advocate for the empowerment of today's children, I think the immense value which is placed on homework has actually been misplaced. Homework should NEVER be computed into a child's final grade, particularly in subjects such as reading and math.

Placing emphasis on such often times misleads teachers, educators, students and parents about the capability of the students in those particular subject areas for a number of reasons. One of which includes situations where parents actually complete homework for the students. How fair is that? How do we know that the students are actually doing their OWN homework? And how do we measure a student's academic performance by failing them for not completing and submitting homework? What kind of sense does THAT make?

When Little Johnny brings home that report card that has a "C" on it in reading but he has aced all of his tests/exams/assessments but has yet to complete a homework assignment, what do we do? We look at that "C" and say "well little johnny is a average reading student so how can we help him?" Or better yet, we look and make excuses for why Johnny has a "C" in reading but eliminate the fact that Johnny is probably reading well above grade level. On the flip side, if Little Johnny has a "C" in reading but completes ALL homework with flying colors but fails most or all of his tests/exams/assessments, are we sending Johnny and his parents a false message that he is actually a "C" student in reading?

It's probably not "educationally ethical" to eliminate homework being computed into a student's final grade, but perhaps add a category that says "Homework Completion" and go from there. If we're continuing to mislead ourselves into thinking that the grade on the report card is ALWAYS the actual capability of the student, then we're in for quite a ride.

The Personal Joy of Fatherhood blog by Chris Wallace

Often times, we as people go into the malls, stores or restaurants and see others with loud or "annoying" kids and say to ourselves "dang they can't control their own kids." Yea I'm guilty of doing such in the past as well but have come to the realization that kids are just gonna be kids. And now being a father of a two year old son, I see more (now than ever) the value of being a responsible father and leader to the lil fella who looks up to me. When my son Ren was born on Feb. 14, 2008 in the EARLY morning hours, I didn't have a clue what da heck I was gonna do, how I was gonna do it and all that other stuff. In fact, for the first time in my life, I felt like I had absolutely no answer for this challenge. Then I had to revert back to some past conversations I had with one of the greatest brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha I've ever met (Laurence) and my dad. They both basically said that parenting is "instinctive" and provided me tips on how to carry on and be effective. Two years and some change later, I have never in my life been so thrilled and fulfilled by such a happening. I have a healthy, energetic, handsome, smart and growing son who absolutely loves his father to pieces and I love it! For all the late night and early morning wake-ups, diaper changes, being spit up on, hurting ya back to carry the car seat, stroller and all that other baby stuff, having food and drink spilled on the floor, the sometimes unneccessary whining, the bad habits picked up from daycare and the constant worry about whether your child is ok or not, I would not trade it for anything in the world! Simply put, fatherhood is one of the most gratifying experiences ever! Often times, nothing else in the world really even matters when I think of my son and that's being truthful. I have watched him grow and develop over the last two years and its just an amazing thing to watch. Just keep watering and they'll keep growing..keep watering and they'll keep growing. I could NEVER EVER imagine leaving my son to be parented by a single mom, not giving a damn about his whereabouts/happenings, not being an active participant in his life, abusing him or anything of the horrible stories that we hear on a regular basis.

Man let me tell u..I work 8-10 hours a day in the office, I think about my family all day long and when I return home from work, I can hear my son in the room shouting "Dayeeeeeeeeee" and he sprints to the door with anticipation and as soon as that door opens up, he's there to greet me with a big ol smile and open arms ready to show daddy some love! And for the next several hours until his bedtime, he follows me around like he's my shadow. Then when it's time for bed, lil fella whines a lil and doesn't want to go to bed so I allow him to stay up (sometimes) and watch ESPN with me or read to him until he doses off on my chest. And as I watch him sleep, all I can think of are the endless possibilities for the lil fella.....the potential to be a future president, the opportunity to attend whatever college he wants to attend, the ability to be a leader in his community and his family, etc. Then I realize that at age 2, he still has a ways to go. But I'm a long-term thinker and want to prepare my son for what's next in his life. So while he's dibbling in play-doe and crayons, I'm dibbling in the books and using my "inner circle" figuring out a way to be a better leader and educate/empower my son effectively. After all, he will represent our family and we want him to do it well. And for the record, it's HE that will be making the decisions..not US. We, as parents, want to allow our son the freedom to choose what HE wants to do and not live through him but instead FOR him. Sometimes, people are so stuck in "workmode" or trying to "prove themselves" as leaders in their careers and in their communities and some don't even realize that their leadership in the household should be most important. It also helps to have a mommy that is absolutely on-point and brilliant and I'm so fortunate to have such. This woman has really taught me how to become a much better parent.

But all in all, raising my son is THE experience of a lifetime. It has taught me more about myself than I could have ever imagined and as a father, I am certainly still a work-in-progress. I have no shame in admitting such. I never thought in a million years, however, that I would feel so gratified being a father. I always looked at it as a JOB but as people say, "If you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life." Thank you son for allowing daddy to never work a day in his life at home.

All-NBA Teams and Awards by Chris Wallace

As the NBA season winds down and gets into playoff mode, it's about time to release my version of the all-nba teams and hand out awards to those who deserve. Have at it!

1st team All-NBA:
G-LAL-Kobe Bryant
G-MIA-Dwayne Wade
F-CLE-LeBron James
F-DEN-Carmelo Anthony
C-ORL-Dwight Howard

*Not the traditional starting five but LeBron can play the 4 in the East.

2nd team All-NBA:
G-PHX-Steve Nash
G-POR-Brandon Roy
F-DAL-Dirk Nowitzki
F-OKC-Kevin Durant
C/F-PHX-Amare Stoudamire

*Kevin Durant must EARN his right of passage onto the first-team.

3rd team All-NBA:
G-UTH-Deron Williams
G-CHI-Derrick Rose
F-LAL-Pau Gasol
G/F-ATL-Joe Johnson
C/F-SA-Tim Duncan

*Notables left off include Andrew Bogut, Paul Pierce, Chris Paul (injury), Chauncey Billups, Kevin Garnett, Chris Kaman, Rajon Rondo, Chris Bosh, Josh Smith, Russell Westbrook, Gerald Wallace, Monta Ellis

NBA MVP-CLE-F-LeBron James (unanamous)

NBA Rookie of the Year-SAC-G-Tyreke Evans

NBA 6th man of the year-ATL-G-Jamal Crawford

NBA Coach of the Year-OKC-Scott Brooks

NBA Most Improved Player-MIL-Andrew Bogut

NBA Defensive Player of the Year-ORL-C-Dwight Howard

1st team All-Defense:LAL-Kobe Bryant, ORL-Dwight Howard, BOS-Rajon Rondo, BOS-Kevin Garnett, MIA-Dwayne Wade

2nd team All-Defense: CLE-LeBron James, OKC-Thabo Sefolosha, CLE-Anderson Varejo, SA-Tim Duncan, LAL-Ron Artest

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Please suspend Ben Roethlisberger!!!!! written by Ronald Carthen

I'm very happy that Ben Roethlisberger had such a productive meeting with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Now it's time to see how commissioner Goodell is going to handle this situation.

I think commissioner Goodell should suspend Big Ben for at least five games for being accused of sexual assault twice. He put himself out there for attending a party with young college kids in Georgia, drinking way too much, and following a 20-year old college girl to the bathroom. Come on commissioner this is your time to make a statement and put the league's conduct policy to good use, I don't care if the charges were dropped.

You didn't have a problem suspending Adam "Pacman" Jones for the entire 2007 season when he had 10 incidents with the police and his involvement with the Las Vegas shooting during all-star weekend that same year, or suspending Michael Vick for six weeks before letting him play in Week 3 for making progress after sitting in jail a couple of years for the dog-fighting ring, just to name a few.

If you suspend Big Ben for only a couple of weeks or don't suspend him at all, you know they'll be talks all over the world on "What if this is a black athlete?" discussion in TV shows, homes, and barber shops. I think every minority is going to watch closely on what will happen to a white franchise quarterback. I hate that race still plays a role in our society but unfortunately we have to deal with it and ignore ignorant racial statements.

I can't wait to see what commissioner Goodell will do in this situation. One thing is for sure the Steelers will not put up with his garbage any longer. I hope the league do what is right and suspend him for a good period of time. If he does nothing at all and let the team decide what to do it'll be a black eye to the league, women, and the city of Pittsburgh.   

Big Ben better get it together or else his career could be over soon. The Steelers and NFL fans deserve better.      

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SANTONIO HOLMES to the JETS!!!!! written by Ronald Carthen

That video of Santonio Holmes game-winning touchdown catch brought back some memories. As I was sitting with some of my former ESPN co-workers, who I still consider my friends, at Barca's in Hartford, CT, Santonio made Ben Roethlisberger's throw look a lot better as he reached for the ball and sealed a Pittxburgh Steelers Super Bowl XVIII victory over the Arizona Cardinals and won the SB MVP. Now what do you do to show your appreciation, you send him to the New York Jets for a fifth round draft pick in this year's NFL Draft. He'll also be suspended for the first four games of the regular season for violating the substance abuse policy.

Normally I would be mad at this situation, but you can't in this case. The Steelers are a first-class organization and they don't want their franchise to look like a jailhouse like the Cincinnati Bengals a few years ago.

With Ben Roethlisberger accused of sexual assault twice and Santonio Holmes accused of throwing a glass at a woman, they had to make an example to everyone in the Steeler locker room. So they choose a troubled receiver over a starting quarterback.

Holmes is fortunate that a witness is taking the blame for throwing glass above a woman's eye at an Orlando nightclub or else he could have had a much longer suspension. In 2008, he was suspended for a possession of marijuana and in 2006, he was charged with misdemeanor charges from a domestic violence incident. The Steelers had to say enough was enough at this point.

The new Jets wide receiver is a list of troubled players on the Jets like Braylon Edwards (accused of punching a friend of LeBron James as a Cleveland Brown) and Antonio Cromartie (fathered seven kids with six women). I'm sure Jets head coach Rex Ryan will enjoy coaching these guys this year.

Holmes came off a one of the best seasons of his career with 79 catches, 1,248 receiving yards, and five touchdowns.

I think this is a huge upgrade for the Jets wide receiving group. With Holmes and Braylon Edwards, Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez should not have a sophomore slump. This will be a good 2010 season for the Jets, we'll see if they'll make the Super Bowl.

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