Since Amare took his talents to Manhattan, the Suns have been trying to find a new Pick and Roll partner for Nash. Tonight, Hakim Warrick looks like he has taken the mantle. I know it's one game but this dunk shown below is a picture worth a 1000 words.
Hakim Warrick was a beast in this game as he scored 18 points and 11 rebounds. He was important for a Suns bench that scored 50 points to the Jazz's paltry 18. He was active on the offensive end and he may have found a home after bouncing around the league since being drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies as the 19th Pick of the 2005 NBA Draft. We shall see if he can continue the good work against the Los Angeles Lakers in Phoenix tomorrow.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Hakeem Olajuwon: Teaching his tricks to Dwight Howard
Following last season, where the Orlando Magic were eliminated in six games by the Boston Celtics. Dwight Howard took a one week course to learn new post moves from the one of the best big man to play the game, Hakeem Olajuwon. In this clip, Hakeem showed Dwight how to use his quickness and footwork to become a better big man in the post. As shown below:
In the eight minute clip, Dwight learned baseline moves as well as the counter moves to keep his defenders honest. It's a delight for Magic fans to see Howard improve his post moves considering that many people see him using brute force to score his points along with power dunks. Yet, it does make me wonder what Patrick Ewing taught him over the past two years has actually materialized at all?
In addition, it's nice to see the Superstars of today learn from legends like Hakeem rather than just slouch around during the whole summer. In fact, just last year Kobe Bryant spent a week during the summer, learning from Hakeem various post moves such as the Dream Shake. As you can see below in this brief 1:43 clip:
Kobe revealed his version of the dream shake against the Clippers last season (seen above). In the twenty-three second clip, he got Deandre Jordan and Al Thorton to bite before scoring on a scoop shot.
Although, Kobe never fully displayed what he learned during the summer, it still gave defenders just like it will for Dwight Howard something to worry about during a game or in a playoff series. If Dwight can master what he learned with Hakeem, he may just live up to the Superman billing he has been anointed with for some time.
Currently, the Eastern Conference is stacked with teams like the Boston Celtics with their Big Men R Us, Miami with their triumvirate (Wade, Lebron and Bosh) , and Chicago. In addition, the twin towers frontline of Andrew Bynum (if his knees hold up) and all-world Pau Gasol along with Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers to the West. It's a new weapon for Dwight to counter the escalating arms race in Orlando's neighborhood and across the NBA world.
In the eight minute clip, Dwight learned baseline moves as well as the counter moves to keep his defenders honest. It's a delight for Magic fans to see Howard improve his post moves considering that many people see him using brute force to score his points along with power dunks. Yet, it does make me wonder what Patrick Ewing taught him over the past two years has actually materialized at all?
In addition, it's nice to see the Superstars of today learn from legends like Hakeem rather than just slouch around during the whole summer. In fact, just last year Kobe Bryant spent a week during the summer, learning from Hakeem various post moves such as the Dream Shake. As you can see below in this brief 1:43 clip:
Kobe revealed his version of the dream shake against the Clippers last season (seen above). In the twenty-three second clip, he got Deandre Jordan and Al Thorton to bite before scoring on a scoop shot.
Although, Kobe never fully displayed what he learned during the summer, it still gave defenders just like it will for Dwight Howard something to worry about during a game or in a playoff series. If Dwight can master what he learned with Hakeem, he may just live up to the Superman billing he has been anointed with for some time.
Currently, the Eastern Conference is stacked with teams like the Boston Celtics with their Big Men R Us, Miami with their triumvirate (Wade, Lebron and Bosh) , and Chicago. In addition, the twin towers frontline of Andrew Bynum (if his knees hold up) and all-world Pau Gasol along with Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers to the West. It's a new weapon for Dwight to counter the escalating arms race in Orlando's neighborhood and across the NBA world.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Basketball Season is upon us
It's early October, where teams are getting into training camp following a riveting summer. This past summer brought so much drama for basketball fans that it turned a beloved figure into a huge narcissistic villain in the eyes of basketball and casual fans alike. In addition, we saw huge contracts given out (see Joe Johnson 127 million dollar deal) by owners splurging in the most unprecedented free agency in a long time.
Yet, this might be the last season that the NBA as we know it because of an impending lockout as well as talks of a hard cap by the Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonis, which left him with 100K fine by the league. It's yet another war between millionaires and billionaires that is most likely going to end up like the last labor shortage in 1999.
Despite the impending labor war, the 2010-11 season has got to be the most compelling season as most people wonder if the Miami Threesome could gel together into a powerhouse. This team could potentially rule the NBA throughout the 2010s. It is a team with two future members heading to Springfield (Dwayne Wade and Lebron James) in the not too distant future. In addition, one of the best face the basket scorers in Chris Bosh. All three are in their mid to late 20s, which is downright terrifying to think about if you root for any team not named Miami. Unfortunately, it has holes in the center and guard position which may become costly when the games count in the playoffs.
Besides those weaknesses on its team, Miami also has threats in its own conference in the form of the Orlando Magic, Boston Celtics and Chicago Bulls. There is some animosity as Stan Van Gundy who once coached the last incarnation of superstars in Miami and was depending on who you ask was let go. Van Gundy went to Orlando where they have been the darlings of the East going to the NBA Finals and Conference Finals in the last two years. They are blessed with three point shooters and one of the best centers in the game in Dwight Howard. Boston is also a threat with a swift point guard (Rajon Rondo) and an aging but crafty big 3 as well as a plethora of Big men. This is a team that was six minutes away from capturing their 18th banner. Chicago is another threat with Derrick Rose who has been improving his three point shot over the summer. The Bulls have an agitating big man in Joakim Noah and new free agent acquisition Carlos Boozer (out for 8 weeks due to a broken hand, Ouch!). They are coached by Tom Thibodeau, a defensive genius for the Boston Celtics who stymied Lebron James and Kobe Bryant in the playoffs. Despite Miami's acquisitions it may be easier said than done to make the NBA Finals.
Out West, can the Lakers win one for Phil the Zen Master Jackson's unprecedented 4th three-peat? It has never been done before and with new threats that reside in South Beach, it might be their most toughest task to defend their championship yet. With a gimpy Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum (no surprise considering his injury history), it's another challenge for a seasoned championship team
On the plus side, the Lakers have a healthy Pau Gasol who rested after playing nearly two consecutive years of basketball without rest. They have bolstered their bench with new additions such as Steve Blake, Matt Barnes, and Theo Ratliff. Last year, the bench was just Lamar Odom and everyone else. The bench was so bad that the Lakers were forced to send their starters into the game much earlier despite building seemingly insurmountable leads. This season hopes to be different as the Laker bench need to keep building or holding the lead while the starters save their strength for what should be yet another grueling championship defense.
Just like the Heat, the Lakers face a formidable rivals in their own conference despite being depleted by Free Agent defections. The Oklahoma City Thunder and Portland Trail Blazers are two young contenders that could give the Lakers fits. Oklahoma because of an athletic core led by their young superstar Kevin Durant who recently led the U.S to their first Gold medal in the FIBA World Championship since 1994. Last season, they nearly took the Lakers to a seventh game had it not been for a Pau Gasol tip-in in the final seconds at a raucous Ford Center. Yet, the question is can they improve from last season, where the majority of the starters were injury-free? It's a big-if because injuries can ravage team in some shape or form as well as the high expectations. Will the Thunder show that they are a force of nature or just a blip in the radar?
Portland is another promising team but has been slowed down by injuries such as Greg Oden their number 1 pick. None more terrifying than his injury early in the 2009-10 season seen below:
Yet, they are resilient and gave Phoenix all they could handle in the first round. The only question is can they get healthy for the whole season. If so, they can easily become the threat to the Lakers most pundits thought they would be heading into last season but it's a big IF.
Dallas is also a threat but like the Lakers and San Antonio Spurs they are aging. They have a short window just like the former as well as the latter to win it all. This year might be their last along with an aging Jason Kidd much like the Spurs have with Tim Duncan who is in his mid-30s. They have big men that could potentially compete with the Lakers height (their strength) thanks to the 3-team trade that netted them Tyson Chandler. The Mavericks also have a sweet shooting big man in Dirk Nowitzki who apparently has been practicing his stroke in this recent commercial.
In short, this season will be full of surprises and disappointments as it always has been. Hopefully, it will not be the last season for a long time. Yet, with a sputtering economy in the United States and Europe, I guess anything is possible.
Yet, this might be the last season that the NBA as we know it because of an impending lockout as well as talks of a hard cap by the Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonis, which left him with 100K fine by the league. It's yet another war between millionaires and billionaires that is most likely going to end up like the last labor shortage in 1999.
Despite the impending labor war, the 2010-11 season has got to be the most compelling season as most people wonder if the Miami Threesome could gel together into a powerhouse. This team could potentially rule the NBA throughout the 2010s. It is a team with two future members heading to Springfield (Dwayne Wade and Lebron James) in the not too distant future. In addition, one of the best face the basket scorers in Chris Bosh. All three are in their mid to late 20s, which is downright terrifying to think about if you root for any team not named Miami. Unfortunately, it has holes in the center and guard position which may become costly when the games count in the playoffs.
Besides those weaknesses on its team, Miami also has threats in its own conference in the form of the Orlando Magic, Boston Celtics and Chicago Bulls. There is some animosity as Stan Van Gundy who once coached the last incarnation of superstars in Miami and was depending on who you ask was let go. Van Gundy went to Orlando where they have been the darlings of the East going to the NBA Finals and Conference Finals in the last two years. They are blessed with three point shooters and one of the best centers in the game in Dwight Howard. Boston is also a threat with a swift point guard (Rajon Rondo) and an aging but crafty big 3 as well as a plethora of Big men. This is a team that was six minutes away from capturing their 18th banner. Chicago is another threat with Derrick Rose who has been improving his three point shot over the summer. The Bulls have an agitating big man in Joakim Noah and new free agent acquisition Carlos Boozer (out for 8 weeks due to a broken hand, Ouch!). They are coached by Tom Thibodeau, a defensive genius for the Boston Celtics who stymied Lebron James and Kobe Bryant in the playoffs. Despite Miami's acquisitions it may be easier said than done to make the NBA Finals.
Out West, can the Lakers win one for Phil the Zen Master Jackson's unprecedented 4th three-peat? It has never been done before and with new threats that reside in South Beach, it might be their most toughest task to defend their championship yet. With a gimpy Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum (no surprise considering his injury history), it's another challenge for a seasoned championship team
On the plus side, the Lakers have a healthy Pau Gasol who rested after playing nearly two consecutive years of basketball without rest. They have bolstered their bench with new additions such as Steve Blake, Matt Barnes, and Theo Ratliff. Last year, the bench was just Lamar Odom and everyone else. The bench was so bad that the Lakers were forced to send their starters into the game much earlier despite building seemingly insurmountable leads. This season hopes to be different as the Laker bench need to keep building or holding the lead while the starters save their strength for what should be yet another grueling championship defense.
Just like the Heat, the Lakers face a formidable rivals in their own conference despite being depleted by Free Agent defections. The Oklahoma City Thunder and Portland Trail Blazers are two young contenders that could give the Lakers fits. Oklahoma because of an athletic core led by their young superstar Kevin Durant who recently led the U.S to their first Gold medal in the FIBA World Championship since 1994. Last season, they nearly took the Lakers to a seventh game had it not been for a Pau Gasol tip-in in the final seconds at a raucous Ford Center. Yet, the question is can they improve from last season, where the majority of the starters were injury-free? It's a big-if because injuries can ravage team in some shape or form as well as the high expectations. Will the Thunder show that they are a force of nature or just a blip in the radar?
Portland is another promising team but has been slowed down by injuries such as Greg Oden their number 1 pick. None more terrifying than his injury early in the 2009-10 season seen below:
Yet, they are resilient and gave Phoenix all they could handle in the first round. The only question is can they get healthy for the whole season. If so, they can easily become the threat to the Lakers most pundits thought they would be heading into last season but it's a big IF.
Dallas is also a threat but like the Lakers and San Antonio Spurs they are aging. They have a short window just like the former as well as the latter to win it all. This year might be their last along with an aging Jason Kidd much like the Spurs have with Tim Duncan who is in his mid-30s. They have big men that could potentially compete with the Lakers height (their strength) thanks to the 3-team trade that netted them Tyson Chandler. The Mavericks also have a sweet shooting big man in Dirk Nowitzki who apparently has been practicing his stroke in this recent commercial.
In short, this season will be full of surprises and disappointments as it always has been. Hopefully, it will not be the last season for a long time. Yet, with a sputtering economy in the United States and Europe, I guess anything is possible.
Friday, October 1, 2010
First Prisoners dancing, Now Flight Attendants?
From the country that brought you prisoners dancing to Michael Jackson, comes a sequel to the You Tube smash. It's a brief two and a half minute video on a routine Cebu Pacific flight in the Philippines where the airline is based. In it, the flight attendants dance to Lady Gaga's Just Dance and briefly to Katy Perry's California Gurls while demonstrating the emergency and safety procedures while dancing
I know that I usually talk about sports but this was a clip that just compelled me to write about it. In addition, it's a near certainty that everyone will definitely know who Cebu Pacific is beyond Asia and it's manna from heaven in terms of free advertising for Philippine tourism. Kudos to the flight attendants' creativity and to the dancing culture. Enjoy!
I know that I usually talk about sports but this was a clip that just compelled me to write about it. In addition, it's a near certainty that everyone will definitely know who Cebu Pacific is beyond Asia and it's manna from heaven in terms of free advertising for Philippine tourism. Kudos to the flight attendants' creativity and to the dancing culture. Enjoy!
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Exit Don Nelson, Enter Keith Smart
After a second stint with the Golden State Warriors, Don Nelson's coaching tenure has now come to an end. It started off with promise following the magical run in the 2007 Playoffs where they upset the Dallas Mavericks by becoming the third eighth seed to upset a number 1 seed. In addition, the first eighth seed to triumph under the seven game playoff format and it was the Warriors' first playoff appearance since the 1993-1994 season during Nelson's first stint with Golden State. Yet, the later years of his second stint degenerated into another period lost seasons and total frustration for Warriors fans.
It's the end of the unconventional run and gun basketball that has become part of Warriors basketball during Don Nelson's last two coaching stints. During its time, it was entertaining to watch players run up and down the floor at breakneck speed. For example, the Run TMC era ,which featured Tim Hardaway, Mitch Richmond and Chris Mullins was fun to watch every night during its heyday from the Late 1980s to Early 1990s. In addition, the incarnation of Baron Davis, Monta Ellis and Stephen Jackson during their surprising 2007 run.
Yes, Nelson had done wonders for teams like the Milwaukee Bucks, Golden State Warriors (1987-1994) and the Dallas Mavericks. Initially, those teams were mired in mediocrity or in the abyss. Within a few years, he turned them into playoff fixtures every year and memorable games.
Unfortunately, his teams could never win when it counted the most. His style of play with the Warriors was not something that you can win an NBA championship as they could not play a semblance of good defense at all. Teams such as the Phoenix Suns (Seven Seconds or Less Era) can attest to that as well as the Denver Nugget teams of the 1980s and early 1990s.
Is it any wonder why teams such as the San Antonio Spurs with Tim Duncan won 4 championships as well as teams like the Celtics and the Lakers (2-time Defending Champions)?
Nelson's departure comes at a good time for the franchise and himself. He has the all-time wins mark in NBA history, which was achieved on April 7th against the hapless Minnesota Timberwolves. This was the only reason he was coaching while his team disintegrated into NBDL call ups and one-man gunners.
With new ownership and direction, it was the time for the thirty-one year coaching veteran to go. Nelson had one year and 6 million dollars left in his deal. He will be replaced by his assistant, Keith Smart. Smart has been Nelson's assistant since 2003.
In his last coaching stint, he was 9-31 with the Cleveland Cavaliers before they drafted their savior turned traitor, Lebron James. In addition, he's famous for making the biggest shot in the 1987 National Championship game between the Syracuse Orangemen and Indiana Hoosiers. It won the Hoosiers the national championship and can be seen seen below:
As for the loyal but long suffering Warriors faithful, they see it as an end to the reign of craziness that permeated that team from 2006-2010. For the fans, they want a coach who has the team moving forward rather than sideways. This means that Smart has his work cut out for him. Since the glory days of mid-1970s, the Warriors have been mired in mediocrity due to bad luck (Ralph Sampson bad knees, Tim Hardaway torn ACL, and Monta Ellis moped accident), coaches (PJ Carlisemo, Gary St. Jean and Mike Montgomery ), drafts (picking Todd Fuller over Kobe Bryant in 1996 and in 1997 picking Adonal Foyle over Tracy McGrady) and signings/transactions ( Trading Mitch Richmond for Billy Owens in 1991 when Dikembe Mutumbo was available and Corey Maggette 5 years and 50 million to play off the bench). Will he be successful? Only time and the win column will tell.
It's the end of the unconventional run and gun basketball that has become part of Warriors basketball during Don Nelson's last two coaching stints. During its time, it was entertaining to watch players run up and down the floor at breakneck speed. For example, the Run TMC era ,which featured Tim Hardaway, Mitch Richmond and Chris Mullins was fun to watch every night during its heyday from the Late 1980s to Early 1990s. In addition, the incarnation of Baron Davis, Monta Ellis and Stephen Jackson during their surprising 2007 run.
Yes, Nelson had done wonders for teams like the Milwaukee Bucks, Golden State Warriors (1987-1994) and the Dallas Mavericks. Initially, those teams were mired in mediocrity or in the abyss. Within a few years, he turned them into playoff fixtures every year and memorable games.
Unfortunately, his teams could never win when it counted the most. His style of play with the Warriors was not something that you can win an NBA championship as they could not play a semblance of good defense at all. Teams such as the Phoenix Suns (Seven Seconds or Less Era) can attest to that as well as the Denver Nugget teams of the 1980s and early 1990s.
Is it any wonder why teams such as the San Antonio Spurs with Tim Duncan won 4 championships as well as teams like the Celtics and the Lakers (2-time Defending Champions)?
Nelson's departure comes at a good time for the franchise and himself. He has the all-time wins mark in NBA history, which was achieved on April 7th against the hapless Minnesota Timberwolves. This was the only reason he was coaching while his team disintegrated into NBDL call ups and one-man gunners.
With new ownership and direction, it was the time for the thirty-one year coaching veteran to go. Nelson had one year and 6 million dollars left in his deal. He will be replaced by his assistant, Keith Smart. Smart has been Nelson's assistant since 2003.
In his last coaching stint, he was 9-31 with the Cleveland Cavaliers before they drafted their savior turned traitor, Lebron James. In addition, he's famous for making the biggest shot in the 1987 National Championship game between the Syracuse Orangemen and Indiana Hoosiers. It won the Hoosiers the national championship and can be seen seen below:
As for the loyal but long suffering Warriors faithful, they see it as an end to the reign of craziness that permeated that team from 2006-2010. For the fans, they want a coach who has the team moving forward rather than sideways. This means that Smart has his work cut out for him. Since the glory days of mid-1970s, the Warriors have been mired in mediocrity due to bad luck (Ralph Sampson bad knees, Tim Hardaway torn ACL, and Monta Ellis moped accident), coaches (PJ Carlisemo, Gary St. Jean and Mike Montgomery ), drafts (picking Todd Fuller over Kobe Bryant in 1996 and in 1997 picking Adonal Foyle over Tracy McGrady) and signings/transactions ( Trading Mitch Richmond for Billy Owens in 1991 when Dikembe Mutumbo was available and Corey Maggette 5 years and 50 million to play off the bench). Will he be successful? Only time and the win column will tell.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Farewell, Joe. Hello Donnie Baseball?
After a long and illustrious career, Joe Torre reign as manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers ends after three short years. He came with a pedigree that was lacking with previous Dodger managers following the legendary Tommy Lasorda. Torre was a winner as evidenced by his four World Series rings with the New York Yankees after wandering around with the New York Mets, St. Louis Cardinals and Atlanta Braves with mild to varying success. Yet, he was somebody who could bring a winning culture to a team that has been treading in mediocrity the last 20 years.
In his three years, he brought the Dodgers to two Division Championships and consecutive trips to the NLCS. Yet, they could never get a sniff of a World Series thanks to the Philadelphia Phillies who beat them 4-1 both times they got to the NLCS. His chances for a third have gone up in smoke as the organization has deteriorated into a chaotic environment. It has spared no one from the Owners on down to the players themselves. It's tragic that his career end this way but who can blame him for leaving?
In 2010, the Dodgers offense has disappeared under the bright Chavez Ravine lights. It has become a disappointing season for their Big 3 (Either, Loney and Kemp) who were expected to make the next step but took a big step back. In addition, the loss of Russell Martin, their starting catcher for the season was a devastating blow.
This season that has seen the sudden emergence of the San Diego Padres along with their hated rivals, the San Francisco Giants. Last night, the Giants absolutely crushed the Dodgers the night before. Not only that, but their ex-manager, Jim Tracy has resurrected the lowly Colorado Rockies who are currently 1 1/2 games out of First Place after a 7-5 victory over the Dodgers.
With the announcement of Don Mattingly as manager of the Dodgers, it is both puzzling and perplexing. At the same time, it does not generate any good will to a frustrated fan base reeling both the product on the field as well as the messy divorce battle between the McCourts (Jaime and Frank). The selection seems like something from the Donald Sterling playbook on how to save a couple of dollars for the bottom line rather than a move to improve the team.
Don was a great player during a dark period of the New York Yankees during the 1980s and Mid-1990s where they rarely made the playoffs at all until his final season in 1995. Ironically, he's going into yet another franchise facing a dark period itself and it resides just 3000 miles to the west of the Bronx.
In addition, his relative inexperience at managing a ball club and his leadership does not instill the confidence for a club reeling this season. It was evident this past July, when he went to the pitchers mound twice during a pivotal late July game against the Giants at Dodger Stadium. Subsequently, the umpire threw Mattingly out of the game. It led to an automatic pitching change and ultimately led to the "hated ones" pulling out the victory, which sent the Dodgers tumbling.
During the press conference, it was announced that Mattingly will go to the Arizona Fall League to manage. It will be a testing tube for the new manager in training during the off-season. When April 1, 2011 rolls around, will the lessons of the Arizona Fall League and his brief spell as manager good enough to steer the Dodgers out of the dark fog or could he drive them deeper into the abyss? Only time will tell.
In his three years, he brought the Dodgers to two Division Championships and consecutive trips to the NLCS. Yet, they could never get a sniff of a World Series thanks to the Philadelphia Phillies who beat them 4-1 both times they got to the NLCS. His chances for a third have gone up in smoke as the organization has deteriorated into a chaotic environment. It has spared no one from the Owners on down to the players themselves. It's tragic that his career end this way but who can blame him for leaving?
In 2010, the Dodgers offense has disappeared under the bright Chavez Ravine lights. It has become a disappointing season for their Big 3 (Either, Loney and Kemp) who were expected to make the next step but took a big step back. In addition, the loss of Russell Martin, their starting catcher for the season was a devastating blow.
This season that has seen the sudden emergence of the San Diego Padres along with their hated rivals, the San Francisco Giants. Last night, the Giants absolutely crushed the Dodgers the night before. Not only that, but their ex-manager, Jim Tracy has resurrected the lowly Colorado Rockies who are currently 1 1/2 games out of First Place after a 7-5 victory over the Dodgers.
With the announcement of Don Mattingly as manager of the Dodgers, it is both puzzling and perplexing. At the same time, it does not generate any good will to a frustrated fan base reeling both the product on the field as well as the messy divorce battle between the McCourts (Jaime and Frank). The selection seems like something from the Donald Sterling playbook on how to save a couple of dollars for the bottom line rather than a move to improve the team.
Don was a great player during a dark period of the New York Yankees during the 1980s and Mid-1990s where they rarely made the playoffs at all until his final season in 1995. Ironically, he's going into yet another franchise facing a dark period itself and it resides just 3000 miles to the west of the Bronx.
In addition, his relative inexperience at managing a ball club and his leadership does not instill the confidence for a club reeling this season. It was evident this past July, when he went to the pitchers mound twice during a pivotal late July game against the Giants at Dodger Stadium. Subsequently, the umpire threw Mattingly out of the game. It led to an automatic pitching change and ultimately led to the "hated ones" pulling out the victory, which sent the Dodgers tumbling.
During the press conference, it was announced that Mattingly will go to the Arizona Fall League to manage. It will be a testing tube for the new manager in training during the off-season. When April 1, 2011 rolls around, will the lessons of the Arizona Fall League and his brief spell as manager good enough to steer the Dodgers out of the dark fog or could he drive them deeper into the abyss? Only time will tell.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Floyd Mayweather: What the F**K was he thinking?
This afternoon, I was listening on the radio while on my way to buy to some supplies for the Labor Day weekend, when I heard about Floyd Mayweather Jr. saying some rather xenophobic remarks about Manny Pacquiao. Initially, I thought it was just Mayweather just talking trash. As we know, Mayweather is known for running for his mouth like a fire house in the media. Yet, what I heard has to be the most stupidest thing I have ever heard a boxer and human being do.
It was an inappropriate and at the same time, a demeaning scud missile, towards the human race as a whole. It was terrible as well listening on You Tube such as declaring that he will "cook that yellow chump" as well as calling him a "whore" and vice versa as this video will show down below. It's sad seeing how this rant overshadows such a great career Floyd Jr. has made even under the shadow of his father, Floyd Mayweather who was another great boxer during his time.
Honestly, Mayweather needs his father or a "wise figure" to set him straight. It would have helped him from making such a total ass of himself in front of the whole world. Not only has he disgraced himself but it has given extra motivation for Manny Pacquiao to just absolutely obliterate him from the face of the earth should they fight.
Will it happen? I am not so sure as the negotiations have either bogged down because of demands as well as posturing such as the debate about the drug testing. Time and again, they have come close only for negotiations to fall apart.
For almost two years, negotiations have become a soap opera that has been depriving boxing fans of the right to see two great fighters at the height of their powers duke it out in the ring. It was a fight that should guarantee a trilogy of epic battles as well making both men insanely wealthy. Alas, it may not happen at all. Or will it?
Mayweather Jr. indicated that he may fight Manny Pacquiao in the 4 1/2 minute rant on You Tube. He claims that he will tell his ardent supporters on UStream and Twitter will be the first to know when he does come back. In addition, claiming that he'll kick "'Poochiao' ass. He's gonna take the urine and blood test."
If and when the Mayweather/Pacquiao fight goes through, Floyd better walk the walk or he may end up with a battered ego along with a taking a long look at himself in the mirror.
It was an inappropriate and at the same time, a demeaning scud missile, towards the human race as a whole. It was terrible as well listening on You Tube such as declaring that he will "cook that yellow chump" as well as calling him a "whore" and vice versa as this video will show down below. It's sad seeing how this rant overshadows such a great career Floyd Jr. has made even under the shadow of his father, Floyd Mayweather who was another great boxer during his time.
Honestly, Mayweather needs his father or a "wise figure" to set him straight. It would have helped him from making such a total ass of himself in front of the whole world. Not only has he disgraced himself but it has given extra motivation for Manny Pacquiao to just absolutely obliterate him from the face of the earth should they fight.
Will it happen? I am not so sure as the negotiations have either bogged down because of demands as well as posturing such as the debate about the drug testing. Time and again, they have come close only for negotiations to fall apart.
For almost two years, negotiations have become a soap opera that has been depriving boxing fans of the right to see two great fighters at the height of their powers duke it out in the ring. It was a fight that should guarantee a trilogy of epic battles as well making both men insanely wealthy. Alas, it may not happen at all. Or will it?
Mayweather Jr. indicated that he may fight Manny Pacquiao in the 4 1/2 minute rant on You Tube. He claims that he will tell his ardent supporters on UStream and Twitter will be the first to know when he does come back. In addition, claiming that he'll kick "'Poochiao' ass. He's gonna take the urine and blood test."
If and when the Mayweather/Pacquiao fight goes through, Floyd better walk the walk or he may end up with a battered ego along with a taking a long look at himself in the mirror.
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