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2010 NBA Finals: Who Will Make An Impact?

Posted on 03 June 2010 by Mookie Schiralli

So, the NBA Finals are upon us. This is the moment that culminates the season we’ve been mentally invested in since October (at the very least). There are previews, opinions and analysis pieces all over the interwebs, talking about the matchup between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers — contemplating the relative merits of each team and discussing whether the 2008 champs can defeat the 2009 victors, or vice versa.

Jeff Fox at Hoops Manifesto (he also writes at SLAM) approached a group of writers for their rankings on the top 10 players in the NBA Finals. Whilst we wait for the compilation of that piece, I thought I’d provide you with my rankings, along with some small pieces of commentary. Feel free to contribute your own ideas, or shoot mine down in flames — just don’t expect me to agree!

1. Kobe Bryant

There is no better player in the game when it comes to the Finals. Who else would you want with a game on the line?

2. Pau Gasol

The most skilled big man in the game. He is a joy to watch with his footwork, soft touch and basketball IQ. I could quite happily watch Pau and Pau only for the entire series.

3. Paul Pierce

The Celtics winning is all about PP putting points on the board. As in 2008, he could be the key to a Celtics victory.

4. Kevin Garnett

His intensity on defence is a necessity for this Celtics team. If he can be an effective scorer as well, then the Lakers have a serious task on their hands.

5. Rajon Rondo

He was never meant to be mentioned in the company of stars, but this young point guard has that type of impact. His performance against Derek Fisher will be key.

6. Ray Allen

The veteran scorer is as pure a shooter as there has ever been and a few big scoring games from him will turn the tide Boston’s way.

7. Ron Artest

Can he stop Paul Pierce? His ability to frustrate and irritate is a big factor for the Lakers this season.

8. Lamar Odom

The ultimate X-Factor. I’m sure that Phil Jackson makes his game plans with the thought that Odom will not show up — when he does, it’s a bonus and generally results in a Lakers win.

9. Kendrick Perkins

His D on Dwight Howard was lauded as a massive factor for the Celtics against Orlando. Will he be required to put up the same effort against Andrew Bynum? Unlikely.

10. Derek Fisher

If he gets the opportunity to knock down a big shot, there’s a good chance he’ll make it. Needs to hold his own against Rondo.

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Lamar Odom and Ron Artest going for Guinness World Record

Posted on 17 March 2010 by Mookie Schiralli

Lamar Odom and Ron Artest are not the greatest of free throw shooters (both are sub 70% this season). But potentially by Saturday evening, they will titled as Guinness World Record holders in that category.

Saturday evening at the Lakers Fan Jam, the forward duo will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for free throws made by a pair in 60 seconds. The record currently sits at 10. That sounds like an awfully low number to me, so I’ll be interested to see how this pans out — perhaps there is some element to this that I’m missing… perhaps the pair will be forced to shoot with their arms tied together or something in that bizarre vein.

Odom had this to say about the record attempt:

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Lamar Odom Dunks On The MOON, Video

Posted on 11 February 2010 by Ethan Jaynes

Lamar Odom Dunks On The MOON, Video. There is no doubt that these Power Bar Energy Blasts suck, and they taste chalky, but you can not deny the coolness of this commercial.

If I worked for ESPN, my new dunk call would be “Get out of my way Saturn”

Hat Tip Hardwood Paroxysm

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Khloe and Lamar Odom on Jimmy Kimmel, video

Posted on 07 November 2009 by Ethan Jaynes

Khloe and Lamar Odom on Jimmy Kimmel, video.
A few points
1. They lasted longer than we all thought they would.
2. Was Lamar really going to change his name to Kardashian, and did the Lakers really tell him no. I might be a bit gullible, but he looked convincing.
3. It was odd to me that they did not hold hands. Just sayin.
4. I love that she admits that she would not have married him if he were a Clipper.

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