Ok the NBA has paused for a few days as All-Star Weekend is in full swing with the West/East. The only suspense in that game is how quickly will each team get to 120. I'm a huge basketball fan, but I will be watching the Oscars as I'm also a movie buff.
Of course the biggest story thus far is Jeremy Lin. Once again, very happy that my Knicks are in the positive limelight. We will hafta see how he develops. The Heat, Bulls, and Thunder continue to dominate. The Lakers, Mavs, and Celtics are slipping into mediocrity, and the Bobcats and Wizards are just plain awful. Even Cleveland last year wasn't this bad. Michael Jordan, one of my all time fave players, will most likely earn a spot on my Mid Year Cowbell List for the fashion in which he has mismanaged the Bobcats.
Now speaking of great players, there has been debate about who is the NBA's MVP at this point. Four names come to mind: LeBron, Durant, CP3, and even Kobe. In my eyes, Durant is the leading candidate, followed by CP3, Bron, and then Kobe. Yes Kobe is still great and leads the NBA in scoring. But what is his team doing? Bron is still putting up his usual numbers and his team is arguably the best in the league. However, he hasn't elevated his game. It's the same ol same ol for King James. Now Chris Paul has elevated his game with a new team and with Blake Griffin. He is playing the best ball of his short career.
However, Durant has elevated himself, and his entire team. The Thunder are right behind the Heat as the NBA's best, and they're #1 currently in the always tough West. His overall stats are also better than the aforementioned three players.
Now we will sit back, and wait and see who will elevate their game during the remainder of the season. Could even be Derrick Rose. Time will tell,...
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