NBA All-Decade Teams
Allen Moll is an avid NBA and College Basketball fan who watches and studies games religiously and coaches youth basketball in his native Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania. Allen is a regular columnist for thehoopdoctors.com, Bleacherreport.com, UpperDeckblog.com, and his own site, Hoops Haven.
With the NBA on TNT enlisting fans to help in selecting their All Decade Top Performances, the The Hoop Doctors thought it was the perfect time to announce our very own All Decade Award Winners. We will be honoring the decade’s best individual players, teams, and performances that were simply the best over the past 10 seasons(2000-2009). This will be a multi-part series with periodic entries showcasing this era’s top moments and players. Check back often for each new installment such as Franchise of the Decade, All Decade Teams by Position, Player of the Decade, and Dunk of the Decade.
Part Four – All Decade Teams by Position
In choosing individual players for our All Decade squads, there have to be some parameters. We are taking players stats from the ‘99-’00 season through the end of the Playoffs last year(‘09). We did not include this season’s numbers. Some of the selections were difficult ones because a number of today’s best players started their careers in the middle of the decade like Lebron James and Dwyane Wade. Where do they end up? Other players had a great first half of the decade and then fell off in recent years. There are a few players here that everyone would have seen coming and a few surprises. Stats listed are for this decade only. Where does your favorite player rank?
First Team
PG – Jason Kidd
In the toughest choice on the whole list, where assists are dead even, Kidd gets the nod over Steve Nash because of his impressive defensive ability. Kidd has been pretty much the same player throughout the decade while Nash has come on during the middle and latter portions. Taking the NJ Nets twice to the NBA Finals helps.
14 ppg, 9.25 ast, 7 rebs, 1.94 stls
7 Time All Star, 4 Time All NBA First Team, 1 Time All NBA Second Team, 3 Time All Defensive First Team, 2nd in ‘02 MVP Voting,
His teams went to Playoffs in every year this decade
SG – Kobe Bryant
There is no doubt who the most prolific shooting guard this decade was. If Kobe was around when the original Top 50 NBA Players came out, he would most definitely be on it. His unmatched all around offensive and defensive prowess, along with his 4 NBA Titles, and scoring the most points this decade, make him an automatic 1st Team Selection.
28.2 ppg, 5.2 ast, 5.9 rebs, 1.7 stl
10 Time All Star, 7 Time All NBA First Team, 2 Time All NBA Second Team, 7 Time All Defensive First Team, ‘08 MVP, 2nd in ‘09 MVP Voting, 3 Time All Star Game MVP, 4 NBA Titles, 1 Finals MVP
His teams went to the Playoffs in 9 of 10 seasons
SF – Tracy McGrady
I may get a few arguments with the selection of “T-Mac” as a 1st Team selection but he gets the nod over Lebron because James has only played in 6 of the 10 seasons this decade and even though the SF spot is somewhat out of position for McGrady, but I had to find a spot for him. Besides Kobe and Iverson, McGrady has been the 3rd best offensive player this decade in spite of his seemingly endless injuries.
25.2 ppg, 6.3 rebs, 5.6 ast, 1.4 stls, 0.7 blk
7 Time All Star, 2 Time All NBA First Team, 3 Time All NBA Second Team, ‘01 Most Improved Player, 2 Scoring Titles
His teams went to the Playoffs in 7 of the 10 seasons
PF – Tim Duncan
The “Big Fundamental” is another no brainer on the list and may go down as the best power forward of All Time. It came down to a choice between Duncan and Kevin Garnett. Even though Garnett has slightly better numbers, Duncan gets the nod for his 3 NBA Titles this decade.
21.4 ppg, 11.7 rebs, 3.3 ast, 0.8 stl, 2.3 blk
10 Time All Star, 7 Time All NBA First Team, 3 Time All NBA Second Team, 7 Time All Defensive Team, ‘02 and ‘03 MVP, 2nd in ‘01 and ‘04 MVP Voting, 1 All Star MVP, 3 NBA Titles, 2 Time Finals MVP
His teams went to the Playoffs in every season this decade.
C – Shaquille O’Neal
Even though Shaq has dropped off significantly in recent seasons, there is no doubting that in the first 6 years of the decade that he was not only the most dominating force in the paint this decade, but possibly in the last 25 years. More than anyone else on the list, O’Neal was the most dominant player at his prime this decade. His regular season and playoff numbers while with the Lakers in the early 2000’s are Chamberlain-esque.
23.1 ppg, 10.6 rebs, 2.7 ast, 0.5 stl, 2.1 blk
10 time All Star, 7 Time All NBA First Team, 3 Time All Defensive Second Team, 3 Time All Star MVP, ‘00 MVP, 2nd in ‘05 MVP Voting, 4 NBA Titles, 3 Finals MVP’s
His teams went to the Playoffs in 9 of 10 seasons.
Second Team
PG – Steve Nash
Although Nash is probably a better player right now than Kidd, Stevie will have to ride the pine. We took into consideration that Nash sat behind Kidd early in his career before Kidd was dealt to the Nets. His 2 MVP Awards probably make him the best back-up point guard in history.
16.2 ppg, 9.1 ast, 3.2 rebs, 0.8 stl
6 Time All Star, 3 Time All NBA First team, 1 Time All NBA Second Team, ‘05 and ‘06 MVP, 2nd in ‘07 MVP Voting.
His Teams went to the Playoffs in 8 of 10 seasons.
SG – Allen Iverson
“The Answer” along with Kobe and Shaq were probably the decade’s most unstoppable forces in the NBA this decade. How Iverson at his distinct size disadvantage was able to score at will, is truly remarkable. He led all players in steals and scored the 2nd most points in the decade by winning 4 scoring titles. I know he will probably have an issue with it, but on this team, A.I. would have to come off of the bench.
28.1 ppg, 5 ast, 3 rebs, 1.8 stl
10 Time All Star, 2 Time All NBA First team, 3 Time All NBA Second Team, 2 Time All Star Game MVP, ‘01 MVP, 3rd in ‘99 and ‘05 MVP Voting
His teams went to the Playoffs in 8 of 10 seasons
SF – Lebron James
Even though he didn’t play in 4 of the 10 seasons this decade, James undoubtedly belongs on this list. If he would have played all 10 seasons he would have better stats than virtually everyone and would be a unanimous 1st Team Selection. You can already pencil him in for the starter on the 2010’s squad.
27.6 ppg, 7 rebs, 6.8 ast, 1.7 stl, 0.9 blk
6 Time All Star, 3 Time All NBA First team, 2 Time All NBA Second Team, ! Time All NBA Defensive, 2 Time All Star MVP, ‘09 MVP, 2nd in ‘06 MVP voting
His teams have gone to the Playoffs in 4 of his 6 seasons this decade.
PF – Kevin Garnett
The “Big Ticket” was seemingly stuck in purgatory while in Minnesota, even single-handedly taking his squad to the postseason 5 times and winning an MVP during the early part of the decade. Although KG has been hampered by injuries recently, he still contributes at a high level and helped Boston to win a title in ‘08. If it wasn’t for Duncan’s 3 NBA Titles, Garnett would be starting.
21.6 ppg, 12.1 rebs, 4.7 ast, 1.4 stl, 1.6 blk
10 Time All Star, 4 Time All NBA First team, 3 Time All NBA Second Team, 8 Time All Defensive First team, ‘09 Defensive Player of the Year, 1 All Star MVP, ‘05 MVP, 2nd in ‘00 and ‘03 MVP Voting
His teams went to the Playoffs in 7 of the 10 seasons
C - Yao Ming
In more ways than one, Yao was larger than life once he first set foot in an NBA arena back in 2002. With the back-to-the-basket big men slowly being phased out of the game during this decade, Shaq and Yao took full advantage by dominating the painted area like no other centers in the last 10 years. Although he has missed significant time due to injuries, Yao would be my back-up center. Dwight Howard, with a smaller body of work, will probably be the starting center for the 2010’s.
19.1 ppg, 9.3 rebs, 1.6 ast, 1.9 blk
7 Time All Star, 5 All NBA First team, 2 All NBA Second Team
His teams went to the Playoffs in 4 of his 7 seasons
Third Team
PG – Tony Parker
SG – Dwyane Wade
SF - Paul Pierce
PF – Dirk Nowitzki
C - Dwight Howard
Top 100 Dunks of All-Time (2009)
The art of dunking a basketball is something that has gained a lot of traction and steam during the past decade. And although everyone and their mother (including us) is doing ‘All-Decade’ lists these days we have to appreciate this YouTube artist, Ilkkan23, for his latest ‘All-time’ list focused on dunking. Everyone loves to watch the high flying acrobatics of the world’s best dunkers. That’s why the dunk contest at NBA all-star weekend gets so much love. Even the actual all-star game will often get less shine than the dunk contest. And that contest only focuses on the NBA high flyers, not the best in the world.
The amazing thing about dunking is that anyone with some hops and co-ordination can do it. You don’t need to be a professional baller to have the skills necessary to get people off their feet. In fact, one might argue that NBA players have too much to lose in the way of injuries and their careers to even attempt some of the dunks you are about to see in this video. I have seen a lot of dunk compilations in the past few years scouring YouTube, but nothing can compare to this amazing compilation of Ilkkan23’s Top 100:
Fantasy Hoops: Sell High, Buy Low, Week 9
Robert Fung is an avid basketball fan, a 10+ year fantasy NBA veteran, and the Basketball Team Lead on Rotokingdom.net. Chicago born and raised, he grew up with the Michael Jordan era and continues to root for the Bulls.
If you’re near the bottom of the standings, you should look to start moving for players producing now. You may need to buy high and hope to ride the wave for as long as you can. If you can wait a bit, I’ve added a short note on expected returns to help you decide when to buy low.
Buy Low
Jose Calderon –
I know I mentioned him before, but with the indefinite timeline for return, owners may be more anxious to move him as the weeks go by. There’s no guarantee for health or production, because he’s struggled with injuries in years’ past and because the system has changed with a ball-handling swingman (Turkoglu).
Timeframe: long-term
Amare Stoudemire –
While STAT’s boards and steals were slightly up this past month, his blocks and FG% were down. When healthy, he generally hits above 50% from the field. In Nov, he hit almost 59%, but in Dec, he hit almost 52%. With less hustle and more TOs, you may be able to coax a small discount out. PHO is playing better than they ever have in recent years, and Amare is leading that charge.
Timeframe: immediate
Al Jefferson –
His hustle was down last month, but, otherwise, AlJeff is starting to round into form. His FG%, boards, and points have been on the rise for 3 consecutive months, but are still below the bar set during the previous 3 years. Expect him to get a little better as he gets more healthy and the team starts to gel with their new PG and other frontcourt star.
Timeframe: short-term
Devin Harris –
Harris’ point and steal totals hide his low FG% and high TOs. His FG% and 3PT% are career lows, and can really hurt you with 14 attempts and nearly 4 attempts per game, respectively. Also, his APG have fallen nearly below his DAL days. These could all be attributed to team failures, as the Nets are worst in the league in PPG and FG%.
Timeframe: short-term
Spencer Hawes –
Hawes was demoted to the bench for a few games. He’s been recently re-inserted into the starting lineup, but hasn’t been any more consistent or productive. However, at 10-5-2-steal-block (rounding up) over the past month, and just a smidgeon better over the whole season, his value is near bottom. The Kings’ frontcourt is the most shallow and weak spot in their roster, and the FO can’t really lean on Brockman, a rookie, or Kenny Thomas, a 10 year vet.
Timeframe: immediate
TJ Ford –
Ford’s low points have generally been correlated to injuries. This year is a significant regression from last year without injuries. His per minute averages are way down, his minutes and PPG are reaching career lows, and his APG and SPG have already hit career lows. The only significant difference is +Dunleavy, -Granger. Once they start playing better as a team, in a fast-paced system where only Earl Watson, who couldn’t beat out Luke Ridnour, can contend for his position, Ford should turn it around.
Timeframe: short-term
Sell High
Raymond Felton –
Wow. 54% from the field in the past month, averaging 15.5 PPG on nearly 12 FGA/gm? 54% FG is the best from any guard. From a chucker with a career FG% average just a hair above 40, that’s a shocker that is bound to drop. SJax may be commanding some defensive pressure, but Felton can’t keep this up. Felton has also hit 19 straight FTs, pushing his monthly average to 10% above his season.
Yi Jianlian –
This might be the one time when Yi fits this category. He’s struggled with inconsistency and indecision his whole career, but has just recovered from an injury and regained his starting gig. In his past 2 games, he’s been the #2 scorer each time, averaging about 50% FG with 7 RPG. This year was supposed to be his breakout year – no competition, a solid international showing, and added bulk. However, last year was supposed to be a breakout too, and he went on hot/cold streaks through every month.
Kendrick Perkins –
Perk is quiet and underrated, so you should probably add a comment with your trade offer, but his 68% FG shooting, and 13-9-2 blocks line are outstanding. With Big Baby back in the lineup and the addition of Sheed in the offseason, Perk should be able to rest up for a nice playoff push. While that helps BOS, that hurts your fantasy playoffs. Like a few other Celtics and Spurs, look to ship Perk off before the final few months, when a few mpg drop should not be a surprise.
Beno Udrih –
You won’t get much for him, but if you need to throw in a little extra value, Udrih is a good candidate. He doesn’t hurt anywhere and helps almost everywhere. However, his playing time and shot attempts will drop off when KevMart rejoins the backcourt. Use him for an upgrade on some other player that you’re shopping.
Behind the Scenes With Dwyane Wade in New Gatorade G2 Commercial
Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat is playing out of his mind again this season on the basketball court. He’s again being discussed in the MVP talks, and has not only brought the Heat back into playoff positioning, but has brought them into discussions of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. They may not be considered title contenders this season, but with Beasley and Chalmers developing, and veterans like Jermaine O’Neal producing solid numbers, the Heat are a team that no one in the East wants to face in a 7 game series come playoff time.
There is one thing we are quite sure of when it comes to the business of the NBA, when you play like D-Wade does on the court, the endorsement deals will follow off the court. One company that affiliates themselves with the biggest and best stars of all pro-sports leagues is Gatorade. So its no surprise that they are once again featuring Wade in their newest Gatorade G2 commercials. When I recently saw the behind the scenes footage from the Wade/Gatorade commercial shoot, it made me think of one of those “spot the mistakes” pictures you used to see in kids books. Without giving away too much, Wade in the following behind the scenes footage talks about the difference between a real in-game dunk and a ‘commercial dunk’…
After all the repeated dunks and ‘acting’ that Dwyane Wade put in that day, here is the final product with the other pro athletes for the new Gatorade G2 Low-Calorie Drink:
Return of the Redd Gun
Allen Moll is an avid NBA and College Basketball fan who watches and studies games religiously and coaches youth basketball in his native Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania. Allen is a regular columnist for thehoopdoctors.com, Bleacherreport.com, UpperDeckblog.com, and his own site, Hoops Haven.
Until a recent slide, the Milwaukee Bucks had been one of the NBA’s most pleasant surprises this season. The downtrodden franchise which was devoid of any real superstars was given a boost by an ever improving, brash rookie, Brandon Jennings, who has also surprised everyone by making a run at the Rookie of the Year Award along with the Kings’ Tyreke Evans. Former #1 overall pick, Andrew Bogut, has proven to be a very good player up front by putting up 19 ppg and 9.5 rebounds. But if the Bucks are to hover at or around the .500 mark for the rest of the season and possibly make a run at an Eastern Conference Playoff spot, they will need their former All-Star and US Olympian, Michael Redd, to come back at full strength after tearing two knee ligaments and playing in only 33 games last season.
Redd’s return to superstardom would be beneficial to both the Bucks and his impending free agency after next season. He has had some mixed results since his season debut against Portland on December 12 and has started the last two of Milwaukee’s games at shooting guard. For the season, which is only 6 games, he is averaging a modest 12.8 ppg, 3.3 rebs, and 2.5 assists, which doesn’t come close to his career averages of 20.5 ppg, or the 26.7 ppg career best that he put up in the ‘06-’07 season.
As stated earlier, he has been widely inconsistent even though he has been in double figures in scoring in 4 of those 6 games. This season, Redd has tallied some high scoring games of 32 and 25 points but has also put up some clunkers where he only scored 3 and 7 points, while shooting an unusually low 35 % from the field. The low shooting percentage could be a result of Redd not yet having his legs 100% back and isn’t uncommon for players returning from ACL injuries(see Gilbert Arenas). But how far back and how much of those legs, which are crucial for good long distance shooters, will the one time All star regain?
From behind the arc, he is knocking down only 29 % of his shots, which is drastically lower than his career percentage of almost 40%. Before his injury last season, Redd was once regarded as one of the league’s best pure shooters and played a starring role for USA Basketball and helped the “Redeem Team” win the Gold Medal in the ‘08 Summer Olympics. He will need to regain that leg strength to once again be a player that opposing teams scheme against.
Redd became one of the NBA’s best shooters after starring for Ohio State University from ‘98-’00. He was a consistent 18-20 ppg scorer that led the Buckeyes to the NCAA Final Four in his sophomore season. He was selected as the 43rd overall pick in the ‘00 NBA Draft after only his junior season. Redd played sparingly his first three seasons, playing behind perennial All Star Ray Allen, until the Bucks traded Allen to the Sonics in the ‘03-’04 season. As a starter, Redd has averaged between 21 and 27 ppg and was regarded as one of the games best 3 point marksmen. He even set an NBA record in ‘02, by hitting eight 3 point shots in a quarter, a mark which still stands today.
After the ‘04-’05 NBA season, Redd signed a 6 year, $91 million dollar contract which would make him a free agent after next season. He could become a much sought after hired gun in the Summer of ‘11, if he is to make a full recovery. He also could become a valuable bargaining chip if the Bucks decide to try and trade Redd after this season for a few more pieces to compliment Jennings and Bogut because of that expiring contract. What contending team couldn’t use a proven 20+ ppg scorer who has been a model citizen off the court, in an attempt to go on a title run, even if it is for one season?
I know that injuries are a part of the game and rehabbing from injuries seem to be a re-occurring theme as of late with a number of former stars attempting a comeback like T-Mac, Gilbert Arenas, Amare’, etc, but I’m pulling for the left handed marksman with the trademark, textbook, behind the head shooting stroke, who is one of the league’s truly “good guys.” Unfortunately it seems we don’t have many of them left around the league.
Michael Redd Career Mix
Droppin’ Dimes: Where the Most Amazing Sports Moments of the Decade Happen…
‘Droppin’ Dimes’ is a daily list of stories from around the web that The Hoop Doctors are reading, and thinking you might want to check out too! They aren’t necessarily all about hoops, but could be anything from cage fighting, to a gallery of lovely ladies, to a story about proposed legislation to outlaw fat people in Japan (yes this happened).
- What a Decade huh? Check out these great sports moments. [Unathletic Mag]
- Midgets make good Muah Thai Fighters! [Cage Docs]
- 2009’s Most Forgettable Sports Moments. [HHR]
- All-Decade NFL Fantasy Team. [Pigskin Docs]
- Suh Meets His Match at….Seaworld? [Buster]
- Davis Hugs Female Fan After TD. [Detroit4Lyfe]
- Charlie Sheen got arrested for…..the usual. [Warming Glow]
If you have extra time to kill at work and need some more links to cool stories, videos, and photo galleries of the day, then check out Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard Hot Clicks or the legendary Gorilla Mask by clicking on their logo’s below:
Allen Iverson Rewind – Scoring Machine
Allen Moll is an avid NBA and College Basketball fan who watches and studies games religiously and coaches youth basketball in his native Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania. Allen is a regular columnist for thehoopdoctors.com, Bleacherreport.com, UpperDeckblog.com, and his own site, Hoops Haven.
Many of us here at The Hoop Doctors are diehard fans of “The Answer” Allen Iverson. In my mind he is pound-for-pound, one of the best players in NBA history, and is quite possibly the best player 6′0 and under this league has ever seen(with all due respect to Nate “Tiny” Archibald). In this generation, their has never been a player who wore their heart on their sleave, whether good or bad, like Iverson. Once he finally decides to hang it up, Allen will undoubtedly be a 1st ballot Hall of Famer as the Sixers will surely make sure that no other player ever wears his signature #3 jersey again. Now that he has just retired un-retired and gone back to Philadelphia where it all started, what better time to honor the original A.I., Allen Iverson with his very own multi-part Player Rewind Series, featuring some hidden gems caught on video showcasing “The Answer’s” biggest and best moments in his HS, NCAA, and NBA career.
Part Four – Scoring Machine
Very few players in the history of the NBA were able to put points up on the scoreboard like Allen Iverson. Before this season started, he ranked 5th All Time in Career Scoring Average at 27 ppg and is currently 2nd among active players behind Lebron James(27.6 ppg), which places him in elite company alongside Wilt Chamberlain, Michael Jordan, Elgin Baylor, and Jerry West, among the game’s most prolific scorers. He has a career high of 60 points scored in a game(‘05) and has reached the century mark an amazing 6 times in his career, not including playoffs. He has also won 4 NBA scoring titles and even topped the 50 point plateau twice in one playoff series in 2001, against Vince Carter and the Raptors. Let’s take a look at some of his highest scoring games:
Iverson Scores Career High 60 points vs Orlando(‘05)
Iverson Sets Sixers Playoff Record 55 Points vs New Orleans(‘03)
Iverson 48 points – Game 1 of ‘01 NBA Finals vs Lakers
Iverson Sets 2 Olympic Qualifying Records: Hits 7 Three Point Shots in 3rd Quarter and Scores 28 Points vs Canada(‘04)
Can the 2010 Rookies Compete with the Sophomores at All-Star Weekend?
R.S. De France is a College and University instructor of English Composition. He has a B.A. in English and an M.A. in Rhetoric, Composition, and Writing. One of his life-long pursuits has been writing and covering anything related to sports, specifically the NBA. Recently, De France, his wife, and another colleague started an internationally read magazine at Shwibly.com.
Dunks, jams, and three point competitions; and all of that’s just the warm-up to NBA All-Star Weekend. This year’s All-Star Game in Dallas, Texas from February 11th -14th looks to be a great event for all those in attendance or watching at home. As usual, the weekend includes the Skills Challenge, Slam Dunk Contest, Three-Point Shoot-out, the Rookie Sophomore Game, and the actual All-Star Game. Although it’s sloppy nature, I always love watching the Rookie Sophomore game; it gives you a little insight into the future of the NBA. Last year, Kevin Durant led the sophomores over the rookies with a record 46, so what can Beasley do for the sophomore team?
Can last year’s rookies, this year’s sophomore’s, pull it around and win this year? Last year’s roster included: Marc Gasol, Eric Gordon, Brook Lopez, O.J. Mayo, Derrick Rose, and Russell Westbrook. Who will step up to lead this group of future all-stars?
Whoever starts at point will obviously dominate the ball, but who should that be? Chicago’s Rose averages the most points among second year point guards with 17.6, but the Clipper’s Gordon is biting at his heal with 17.5. One of Oklahoma’s new big three, Westbrook leads in assists with 6.9. Rose is probably the best among the group now because of his combination of 17.6 ppg and 5.6 apg that no one else really matches.
Shooting guard is easy; Memphis’ O.J. Mayo starts, no questions asked. 17.6 ppg. No other second year player is close. Courtney Lee is not having a good second season in New Jersey, shooting 38%. Small Forward is also a no-brainer: Miami’s Beasley. 15.9 ppg and 7 rpg. On the other hand, New York’s Danilo Gallinari is making a case for himself, putting up 13.9 ppg, 4.8 rpg and shooting 41% from three-point range.
At power forward, again there are some notable candidates, including Minnesota’s Kevin Love and Sacramento’s Jason Thompson, either of whom could start, but Thompson probably deserves it since he’s been playing all year, unlike Love. Another player who is among the league’s best second-year power-forwards is Philadelphia’s Marreese Speights.
At center, it’s really between Gasol and Lopez. Memphis’ Gasol is having a nice season, putting up 14.8 ppg and 9.9 rpg. Lopez is almost a legit 20-10 player right now for New Jersey, adding in 2 bpg, so you have to start him.
Who will make up the rookies in 2010? I don’t know, but they will probably include: Brandon Jennings, Tyreke Evans, Omri Casspi, James Harden, Johnny Flynn, Stephon Curry, DeJuan Blair, Darren Collision, Marcus Thorton, Taj Gibson, among others.
Possible Starters:
| Rooks: | DeJuan Blair | Taj Gibson | Omri Casspi | Tyreke Evans | Brandon Jennings |
| Sophs: | Brook Lopez | Jason Thompson | Michael Beasley | O.J. Mayo | Derrick Rose |
Both teams will have remarkable quickness, but the sophomores will have the edge in rebounding.
Who will win?—probably the sophomores, again. Since the Rookie-Sophomore games started in 2000, the sophomores are 8-2. So, historically, the rookies have almost no chance. Also, after having Kevin Durant post a record 46 on them last year, I think this year’s sophomores will be ready to dominate these rookies. Who will step up and lead the Sophomore team? Lopez? Beasley? Mayo? Rose? It will be interesting to find out as the game unfolds.
Steve Nash Uses Reverse Psychology to Garner Fan Votes for All-Star Game
I have to agree with Steve Nash of the Phoenix Suns in his latest YouTube video attempting to get some more fan votes to send him to all-star weekend. He is ‘awesome’. Not just on the basketball court, but also off the court. The guy just makes me laugh. Everything he does from filming his teammates singing Lionel Richie, to hilarious VitaminWater Commercials, the guy just knows how to make himself seem like your average buddy you’d go have beers with and have a ton of laughs.
In the video, which Nash himself has released, he shows a bunch of highlights of his screw-ups, then asks you to vote him into the all-star game. Ha. But in all seriousness, the guy does deserve to be there. He’s having a fantastic season and should arguably be even considered in MVP discussions given the surprising success of the Suns, once again under his run and gun attack.
Happy Holidays from The Hoop Doctors!
The Hoop Doctors want to wish all you ballers a very safe and happy holiday season. Here’s hoping you were all good boys and girls so Santa will wipe out that xmas list. We too will be visiting family and friends, so we will be closed for business until Sunday, December 27th, 2009.
