Whew

I haven't blog in awhile. I have been so busy lately I even lost track of time. Can you believe the year is all over and it's soon 2010...man I have to admit time is flying. Antoine is so big and boy is he driving me crazy. Work is murder...but i have to hang in there for how long?...I have no idea. Basketball id back in action...ah I have got to get my cable back. Anyways, I don't have much time so this one will be short. Peace....

Update

Hell...this $@#! is getting to me. Delta is killing me...2 months with no night sleep will make anybody go crazy..as a atter of fact go mad, cuz that is what I am going thru right now. Hey, but one have to work in order to provides for one's family. Anyways, Delta is the least. I love how the Andiamo...or should I say former Andiamo employees stay so scarce. I miss Andiamo...you the freedom to work in an environment that is comfortable and and oh well...suits me. I still love basketball and seeing tha season has ended I don't have much to blog about...lol. I wonder what Paul have been up to lately? I have been reading ya'll blogs but ya'll don't update as much lately either, so...so yeah i chat too much that is why I always blog...lol...but ya'll know me I always have something to say. Right now I have nothing more to say cuz I want sleep but still dey a e-Services place...you know the usual. In case ya'll are wondering Antoine a turn big man pon mi. No basic school no want tek him fi now sey him haffi reach 3 yrs old. That's all folks.

The KING Of POP

Man have I been tired lately. Delta is killing me. Right now I am at work, my shift ends at 1:30am and I can't leave to go home bcause there is no drive. What a drag....I know I can't give up? Who said i was. By the way i was so caught up in the NBA the last time I blog I so forgot to mention my condolences to the Jackson family. Damn, it's a shame Michael had to die the way he did....it was devastating. I loved his music. I love a lot of singers, but if I have to choose my favourite male singer of all times it would be MJ. Despite the fatc that he died this way and all that have been said about him, it's fair to admit that he had moonwalked across alll our hearts. I guess it's safe to say that everyone's favoutite album is "Thriller", it was release in 1982 and is still the world's best-selling ablum of all times (incase you didn't know). No matter what people say MJ is the King of Pop and a legend. MJ had a notable impact on music and culture throughout the world. He broke down racial barriers, transformed the art of the music video and paved the way for modern pop music. In 1984 he was inducted onto the "Hollywood Walk of Fame", he has won 13 grammys, etc, etc, and the list goes on. He is he Michael Jordon of music, lol. I just wish that his children will be okay and well taken care of.....speaking of them I wish Janet gets to take them. Peace out.

Been A While

It's been a long time since my last post. A lot have happened since then and I don't know where to start. First and foremost as you all know by now the Los Angeles Lakers won the NBA Championship and Kobe won the Finals MVP (of course), adding another piece of hardware to his name. Like I asked at the end of last season did the Boston Celtics have what it takes to win the Title again. Well, did they?....I guess not cause if they did they wou\ldn't havebeen booted by the Orlando Magics. what was even more surprising was that the Magics not only showed up the Cs they embarrassed Lebron and Cavaliers. As for all who have read my blog I was hoping for a Cavs/Lakers Finals but it teh game of basketball and anything can happen as it was demonstrated in the 2009 Playoffs. Enough on the Finals, now that the season is over alot of teams will be looking to stack up for next season. Detroit Pistons have already started their big move after the whole Iverson deal went sour. they have landed free agents Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva which is a very impressive move I might add. The Bullls however will have a big shoes to fill now that Gordon is gone. Shaq and Lebron on the same team....5 years ago I would be estatic by the news but not so much now. The Lakers still have a decision to make about Lamar Odom and Trevor Ariza....in my hearts of heart I hope they keep them both. That's it for now, peace.he

Taj McWilliams-Franklin

Working on Delta has been very stressful and at time I felt like just giving up. Last night while I was at work everything was all stressed. At around 4 o'clock in the morning I got a call from a lady who wanted to book a flight. I took the call like every other calls. When I asked the caller for her name she stated that her name was Taj McWilliams. I proceeded with the call on trying to get the caller the best service possible while fight the urge to sleep. Upon asking her for her credit card info, I ask her for her name as it appears on the card and she stated it was Taj McWilliams-Franklin, that when it hit why the name Taj McWilliams sounded familiar. So I being as nosy as I am I asked her if she was the Taj McWilliams-Franklin the WNBA player. Guess what she said yes, I wanted to die...I wanted to scream and tell her I am a fan. But remembering that I was at work I controlled myself and got her the service she requested. OK, for those of you who have not the slightest ideas who she is, let me give you a break down.....

Taj McWilliams-Franklin is an American professional female basketball player. She is a 6ft. 2in forward playing for the Detroit Shocks in the WNBA (Women National Basketball Association). She was drafted by the Orlando Miracles in 1999. She is 2008 WNBA Champion, 2004 US Women's Senior National Team, 2005 All-WNBA Defensive Team, 2005 KIm Perrot Sportsmanship Award, 6 times WNBA All-star, 2005 and 2006 All-WNBA Second Team and was named Player of the Week twice in 2006. Omg...I didn't know that they book their own flights and thing I always thought they have people who do those things for them. Just imagine if I get a call from Lisa Leslie or Kobe, Lebon or even Dwade....I can tell you this that call from Taj made my day.

Lakers Takes A 2-0 Lead

I as much a fan of Dwight Howard as I am of Kobe, Lebron, Wade and the other guys. His game brings back memories of Shaq in his early days and as he evolves he will no doubt in my mind become just as dominant as the big guys before him. The question still remains:Can he lead the Magic to an NBA Title? Sure he is surrounded by the likes of Hedo Turkuglu, Rashard Lewis, Jameer Nelson and so on, but do they have what it takes to come back from a 0-2 deficit to win the title. Ask this question a year from now and I think my answer will be yes. Not this year, why you might ask...and my answer is Kobe is hungrier this year than any other year. You see Kobe is at that stage of his career when retirement comes knocking and he wants to prove to the basketball world that he can win a title without Shaq. The Lakers have found a way to control Dwight in the paint, but somehow the Magics are yet to find and answer for Kobe. The problem for the Magics too is that Kobe's role players are playing great basketball as well. In the overtime win last night Pau Gasol stepped up and along with Kobe spoils the Magics Game 2 comeback and they might just spoils the Magics chance of winning a title. Lakers have what it takes to sweep the series. Magics will be looking to come back at home, we'll just have to wait and see......

Just Blogging

At home and bored out of my wits. Last night was my first taking calls for Delta. It was okay, considering.....I just need to get a hang of the systems and all else will fall into place...sigh...I hope. I got about 5 hours sleep when I got in this morning, did some laundry and cook. I am wanting of so much things and in order for me to have them or accomplish my dreams I will have to work very hard at it. I have so little time before I reach 30 to accomplish my goals. I have to split my time between my goals and Antoine. He is the main reason I am working so hard. I want nothing more than for him to be happy. He is such a jovial little boy, also laughing. He has developed this close bond with my brother and people always thing that Antoine is his son. Every time that Antoine hears a bike he think it's my brother coming. When Boom comes to visit Antoine is all excited, but when he leaves, all hell breaks lose. Boom has this love for bikes and Antoine has developed that love as well. They are like best friends. I happy though cause seeing that his dad is not around, I am happy that he will have a male role model to look up to.

Dwight Howard Out Shined Lebron James

At the end of last season I ask the question if Boston could repeat and the attitude and mentality of the team suggested they could. As I stated the saga would continue, and continue it did. After the way it ended all would have bet their last dollar that we would witness a Celtics-Lakers Finals this time around. Somehow even though I suspected that this could be true, my love for Lebron James and Kobe Bryant have me dying for a Finals match-up between the two players who have been said to "be like Mike". As the Playoff draw to a close it was quite clear that what I had hoped for would be or so I thought along with the millions who thought the same. Who would have thought that the Orlando Magics would be this resilient. On the real I never expected this, it was no surprise that they could play like this, but to be in the Finals....now that was unexpected. You know how we are always trying to compare players to the great Michael Jordan well nothing is wrong with that...just know there will never be another MJ. Dwight Howard reminds me of Shaquille Oneal. They were both drafted by the Magics, both adapted the nickname Superman, both played with the same dominance of the paint, both have brought the Magics to the NBA Finals. You may argue that Dwight is not as dominance as Shaq, but Dwight is still young and have a lot more development to go through. Jordan have left his legacy in the able hands of the likes of Kobe, Lebron, Dwade, as so....Now it's safe to say the Shaq can be confident to leave his legacy safely the hands of Dwight Howard. The last time the Orlando Magics were at the Finals was 1995 when Shaq dominance took them there. Like Shaq, Dwight have done the same. The one question now is....Can Dwight lead the Magics to an NBA Championship? He will have to go through Kobe and his gang, but I can tell after winning against the Celtics and Cavs I bet he his confidence level is as high as a kite.

Dwight Looking To Send Lebron On A Early Fishing Trip

Cleveland Cavaliers lost only one home game all season to the Los Angeles Lakers, so it was in all fairness that everyone thought that only the Lakers could beat them. Seeing that the Cavs had home court advantage throughout the Playoffs they would not meet the Lakers until the Finals, so again speculations was that they would get to the Finals. As for my usual routine I choose who I want to see in the Finals at the start of the season. Even though I maybe a fan of a lot of players or even teams I stick with my choice....that's until they are out, then I choose another team to support cause as you know it the NBA and you can't stop watching until the season ends. Well, I wanted Kobe and Lebron to face off in the Finals. I still do. But the way things are looking right now it could be a Denver/Orlando Finals, which I will not be disappointed to watch seeing that I am a hugh Dwight Howard and Carmelo Anthony fan as well. Who would have thought that the Magics would be 3-1 up on Cavaliers? Better yet, who would have guess that the Magics would be the one to eliminate the Defending Champs Boston Celtics? I didn't....I am not not gonna lie. I anticipated that they would be on the Playoffs and get past the first round but not the conference finals, better yet the Finals. This is where history comes into play cause the Cavs will have to go into the history books in order to overcome a 3-1 deficit to win the series and to be honest I don't see that happening. I know it the NBA and to expect the unexpected, but the way the Magics are playing they ain't gonna make it easy for them and if they do come back and win the series they will be too tired to compete to their full potential in the Finals. Dwight is showing some leadership which he lack a year ago and the more mature he get the better his game will be....which is scary when you think about it. Shaq won't have to worry cause Dwight will be the new Superman and his legacy will live on. How can one not love the game of basketball or the NBA.

Miss Me?

A lot have happened since my last post....miss me? I know...lol. Anyways work is the same, stress as usual nothing new. Training for the new account is okay so far, I have passes all three tests so far and have final one coming Friday....I hope pass that one as well. I wish I didn't have to go through all this, but it's all apart of the game I guess. Antoine is great growing and learning. Too bad his dad is missing the best parts of his life....his decision not mine. He is the one who messes around and choose not to be apart of our lives, so it's his lost. Oh well, life goes on and Antoine will grow to be the best he can be if it's the last thing I do.

The Lakers takes games 3 and Denver is looking to get them back in games 4. I still can't believe that the Magics beat the Cavs at home...wow who would have thought. I am still holding my ground Lakers and Cavaliers for the Finals...won't change my mine...well until Denver or Orlando can pull the inevitable. I have to tip my hats to Denver and what they have accomplished this season, Orlando as well and to think we thought they wouldn't get far without Jameer Nelson. It's the way of the NBA, expect the unexpected.

My Mind Wondering Again

Today is a sad day for me. The account/program that I work on is closing. I am sad because I will no longer will be working with the guys. We get on each other nerves but it was fun while it last. I am going to miss them....sniff. Tracy, my manager, I have worked with her for 3 years and 5 months and we have been through so much and I hate the fact that we will part. She have though me so much. I guess we all have to go through something like this once in a while. Now I am faced with waiting to see what will become of my services with the company. With the current situation the economy is in I can't afford to be out of a job. Well I have to just sit and await my verdict. I have to just trust all will work out for the best. The best to way to wait is to occupy my mind with something else.

Let's see what's on this wondering mind of mine. Antoine is getting bigger and he is more active than ever. Last week while I was on vacation he was in the yard playing. I heard him say "mark, go, run, run, run" and was running like crazy. I told him to stop the running, but that just fell on deaf ears and off he went. The outcome, he fell and hit his head and cut the top of his left eye. I don't know if he thinks he is Usain Bolt or Asafa Powell, cause that little boy refuse to walk. I also showed him how to turn on and take pictures with the digital camera....big mistake. Now he is take pictures of everything....which is a all a blurr. I got a laptop and showed him how to turn it on and you can only guess how that's going. He even knows how to turn on the DVD player and put in the DVD. He is a fast learner. I always teach him how to turn them on and then tell him not to touch them.....poor me.

Last night Carmelo Anthony and his Denver Nuggets took Game 2, now the light at the tunnel gets brighter. The question still remains can they make it to the Finals? They are proving to be a force to be reckon with. Carmelo have waited so long for this and I just know he won't disappoint. Cleveland took a 1-0 lead over Atlanta behind the raining MVP King James 34 points and 10 rebound. I have been saying I want a Lakers/Cavs finals but I wouldn't be too disappointed if it turns into Cavs/Nuggets finals. I don't think Melo gets as much props, but he is showing his stuff and it looks good. Can the Lakers even the series? Kobe won't roll over so easily I know that much. Can Orlando surprise Boston by taking game 2? I wonder in which direction the tables will turn.

Round 2

Surprises, surprises.....some not as surprising as some, but they are in the end. Second round of the NBA Playoffs and some things are going my way and some are not. Now as you may know I choose the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers to face off in the Finals from the start of the season, and I am still sticking with my choice until one of them loses out. Now everyone had speculated the Houston Rockets were the team to beat the Lakers in the West and so far no team looks good enough to beat the Cavaliers. Last night the Rockets copped game 1 at the Staples Center which proves the analysts right. That puts a dent in the Lakers plan.....just a dent and nothing more. It will take more than winning game 1 to stop Kobe and I can bet he will come back in game 2 unstoppable. It's not over until the fat lady sings.

Orlando on the the other hand held of the defending Champs Boston Celtics to take game 1, now that was surprising. Can they upset and eliminate the Defending Champs? Hmmm.....that's an intriguing thoughts. It's the NBA and one must learn to always expect the unexpected. No one expected the Bulls to take the Celtics to game 7 and surely no one suspected Dallas to eliminate the Spurs, so anything is possible at this point in time. Denver is up 1-0 on Dallas and I am confident that they will make it to the Conference Finals and with the way they are playing I won't be too surprise if they get to the Finals. Now don't say I am way ahead of myself cause we all know everything can change (finger snap) just like that. I wonder how the Cavs will fear tonight against the Hawks. Win no doubt, but then again anything can happen. Atlanta in my opinion can run with the Cavs. But the big question is: Can they stop Lebron James? Well, it would be impossible to him stop in for 48 minutes but if they can limit him somehow, they might stand a slight chance. They will have to let Mo and the rest of the guys beat them if they hope to win even 1 game in this series. I am not too worried about the Cavs as I am worried about the Lakers. Sure Kobe is a competitor and he will bring it night after night, but can the rest of the team be as competitive as he is. Then again it all boils down to who have the better supporting cast.

Is The Bulls Making A Return

Young and agile, are they the remake of the Bulls of the 90's. Derrrick Rose sure ain't no Jordan, but he has revitalized the Chicago Bulls and now they are taking the Defending Champions Boston Celtics to a game 7. Can they win, with the way they are playing they have every chance of winning. Words just cannot explain the fight the Bulls are putting up.

Denver Golden After All These Years

I was right when I said that Denver was not to be overlooked. The Denver Nuggets have capped their first Playoff Series since 1994. Carmelo Anthony for the first time in his career is moving pass the first round with the help of Chauncey Billups, no doubt. Not taking anything away from Allen Iverson, but he was more into playing and getting paid than winning a ball game. Chauncey happens to be a native of Denver if you didn't know, anyways they say a picture is worth a thousand words but in this case a video is worth a million. The Nuggets held Chris Paul to 4 points in Game 4...can you believe that 4 points, damn. The Hornets made history though, they had the worst Playoffs lost since 1956 when the St. Louis Hawks lost to the Minneapolis Lakers by 58 points, they too lost by 58 points. You think that was any better they went down 21 points in Game 5. It was a tough series technical fouls were being issued like it was personal fouls...I bet Jerry Sloan wish he was coaching these guys cuz they were as tough as they come.


The Cavs swept the Pistons, no surprises there. Lakers beat the Jazz 4-1 and Jerry Sloan was mad as hell, literally. Dallas beat the Spurs 4-1, while Houston sent the Trailblazers home 4-2. Orlando whopped the Sixers without Dwight Howard who was suspended from elbowing Samuel Dalembert, surprisingly though Sixers Andre Miller thought the Magic played better without him....ironic ain't it. Atlanta is heading into game 6 with a 3-2 lead over Miami, while the Bulls (who like the Atlanta last year) is taking the Celtics for a game 7 after last night triple overtime win.

I told you the Playoffs are excited and that to always expect the unexpected. It's the NBA where the amazing happens. I can't wait for round 2.....I hope it's as excited and entertaining as round 1.

Annoyed

I am losing it, I need a break....everything annoys me lately. I need a time out or something to recuperate and what not. I hate being like this but I guess it's a phase we all go through from time to time, especially when we are over worked and all. There is so much going on in life it's overwhelming. My only escape is my wondering mind. Whenever I want to escape the hassle that this life toss at me I let my mind wonder and dream. I just take myself to that other place where I can be at peace. It's a shame though but I haven't been able to do that lately so I hope I will be able to do so on my upcoming vacation. Trust work as not been much fun for me so a much needed break is well desiring. Besides my son and work the only other thing that keeps me occupied is basketball.....weird huh.

(BTW Coach Mike Brown(Cleveland Cavaliers) won the Coach of the year and Dwight Howard(Orlando Magic) became the youngest player to win Defensive Player of the year.)

You they say the mind can be a dangerous place, but if you should go to mind you'd be bored to death. My son, work, plans I have for the next 5 years and basketball is all that's seems to be on my mind these pass few weeks. My life have been pretty dull lately and I find myself liking it. I have been burned so to speak by so many people that I feel it's time I start living a more secluded life. Maybe I am just overworked, or maybe I am at that stage where I start to choose my friends wisely. I don't know maybe it's the fact that I am moving closer to 30 and that little light is starting to peep over the horizon.

Off To A Promising Start

Well, I guess ya’ll already know what’s on my mind…..yep you guess it…..basketball baby. Everything is going as I hoped it would so far. Lakers won 113-100 over the Jazz. Trevor Ariza shone like a star and as you know Kobe did his thing. Cavaliers whopped the Pistons no surprises there as Lebron showed his stuff. Dallas (a little surprising) beat the Spurs….yeah they whopped their Ginobili-less butt. Dirk and Josh Howard were superb. Houston beat the Trailblazers who had no answer whatsoever for Yao Ming. Let’s see oh Orlando gave up a 20 points lead at the half and was severely beaten by the Sixers. Wade was only limited to 19 points as the Hawks overpowered the Heat. Denver have obtained home court advantage for the first time in 21 years.....yeah that’s right 21 years. Chauncey Billups lived up to his name Mr. Bigshot, he had a career high 8 3-pointers in the game as they bulldozed the Hornets 113-84. However my most surprising highlight for the weekend was Derrick Rose’s performance against the guess who…..yeah that’s right, the Defending Champions the Boston Celtics. They said that Rose is a Rookie but he didn’t play like one. He did something Michael Jordan did not do and that was beat the Celtics in the Playoffs oh and he tied Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record with 36 points in his playoff debut, while dishing out 11 assist in an overtime victory over the Celtics who might have do without the Big Ticket Kevin Garnett throughout the Playoffs .

Now all the teams that I expected to win, Lakers and Cavs, won and all the teams that I hoped to win, won except the Heat and Magic. It’s not over until the fat lady sings. This was just Game 1 of the first round, who knows what will happens. But you know I will be watching keenly. This looks like it’s shaping up to be one of the most memorable Playoffs…..wait a sec they are memorable….oh well it’s gonna be amazing.

Playoffs In The Air

Finally!!!!! It's here the NBA Playoffs......I am happy, are you? Will it be Lakers and the Cavs(I hope so) or maybe a rematch of last year's finals. KG(Kevin Garnett) might be out for the season.....tough but I think we all know that without KG the Celtics will be very shaky. I won't be surprise if the Bulls battle them down to the wire. The Bulls have been playing lately is very impressive....they're no Bulls of the 90's....but they look promising. Detroit is worried cause Lebron is going to the finals and no team can stand in his way not even the C's.

I still cannot believe that Allen Iverson stated that he rather retire than come off the bench. No wonder he is still yet to win a ring. Sacrifices will have to made in order to succeed and if he is that unwilling to make any he will not never get that hardware. I know Chris Webber, Karl Malone, Charles Barkley, Reggie Miller, and all the superstars and greats of the league wish they had won a ring at least once in their careers. Gary Payton and Alzono Mourning made the sacrifice and it paid off. He should use the America's 2008 Olympic Team as motivation. If Dwade, Howard, Lebron, Kobe(especially Kobe) can sacrifice being the main man for the greater good, then he can do the same and get a championship. Oh well, he is a grown ass man who knows right from wrong and if this the road he wants to travel, then who are we to be judgmental.

Anyways.....playoffs is in the air and it the best time of the season for me, so I will be watching extensively. Lakers vs Cavs who will win I don't know and I would be happy if either team wins. Kobe needs to prove he can win without Shaq and Lebron needs to prove he can be like Mike. But when all is said and done they are both Hall of Famers and will both go down in history as 2 of the greatest basketball players of all times.

That's all for now.........

The Return of Bynum

Andrew Bynum is back, yeaaaaaaah. 16 points and 7 rebound not shabby for a guy who's just coming off the injury list. He looks good and now you can say the Lakers got their swagger back. I like Andrew's game....he's no Shaq, yet....he have a lot of years to prove his worth.

Oh the Bulls kicked the Sixers hind parts and the Rockets murderized the kings. Ginobili-less Spurs are now clinging for dear life to regard home court, who knew. You see this is why I love this game it can go either way, it just keeps you guessing. 1 more week to go. By then who knows you will get 2,3 and 4th seed in the West.

Easter Holiday

The chronology of Christ's death and resurrection is variously interpreted to be between A.D 26 and 36. Many Christian denominations celebrate his resurrection on Easter Day(Easter Sunday) 3 days after Good Friday. According to the Christian scripture, Jesus resurrect 3 days after his crucifixion. Many races, cultures and nations celebrate Easter in many different ways while staying through to the death of Christ.

Easter in Jamaica is a feast of bun and cheese. Maxfield, Yummy, etc bun with a tin of taste cheese is the best gift to give on Easter in Jamaica, with that you can never go wrong, lol. But bare in mind with the way the economy set up bun is expensive. We use to get free bun at work, but them feel the pressure cause the budget can't cover it, so we are bunless this year....again. Anyways, that's not my problem. Big, big holiday and I am at work. Yeah, I know I am getting paid, but it would be nice to stay home on a holiday besides Christmas. Oh yes, you guess right, last year the only holidays I got was Christmas Day and Boxing Day. And to think being a grown was fun.

His Airness - HALL OF FAME

Michael Jordon, 1985 Rookie of the Year, 6 times NBA Champion, 14 times All-star, 3 times All-star MVP, 2 times Olympic Gold Medalist, 6 times Final MVP, 5 times League's MVP, 1 time Defensive Player of the year, 2 times Slam Dunk Winner, 10 times All-NBA First Team, 10 Scoring Title, and the list goes on. Named the greatest basketball player by acclamation, Jordan was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall Of Fame. What can I say is Michael Jordan was an accessible star who managed to maintain an air of mystique. With his unique soundness, grace, speed, power and phenomenal artistry Jordan single-handedly redefine the game of basketball. Jordan retired from basketball after winning his 3rd Title a 3-peat. October 1993 he announced that the game was no longer desirable to him and that he is retiring. His decisions where stemmed from the murder of his father at a highway rest stop in North Carolina on July 23rd 1993. As I always say basketball is addicted whether you're a player or just a simple spectator (like me). Jordan could not stay away for too long and in March 1995 he announced his return. Again Jordan proved why he is the best, fresh off a Playoff lost in his return Jordan was more determine to dominate the league once more. The Bulls added Defensive phenomenon Dennis Rodman and hence another 3-peat. Again after the 1998 Championship Jordan again retired only to return to play for the Washington Wizards in 2001. he led the team on points, assists and steals, but due to a torn cartilage in his right knee he was only limited to 60 games. That season he played in his 14th All-star games becoming that all-time leading scorer in All-star Games history passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. In 1997 he recorded the only triple double in All-star games history and his due his announcement about retiring after the 1998 season, the 1998 Finals holds the highest television ratings of any Finals series history and game 6 holds the highest ratings in any game in NBA history. Michael is currently part-owner and Managing Member of Basketball Operations for the Charlotte Bobcats in North Carolina. Is there another like Jordan, some say Kobe and some say Lebron. But you know what I say Kobe and Lebron is like Mike, but they can never be Mike. There can only be one 'Airness' of basketball and that's Michael Jordan. Sure Kobe, Lebron, Shaq and all them are great, but none can compare. With young talented phenomenal players entering the league year after year, we can all agree that the game is in good hands, Jordan legacy will continue.


You know all season long I have been giving props to a lot of teams mainly the Los Angeles Lakers and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Well, they deserves all the attention they gets, they are 1st and 2nd in the league. But there is this one team that seems to be overlooked based on their downfall in the last 5 years. They failed to get passed the first round of the Playoffs and they are always the 8th seed. At the start of this season the Denver Nuggets decided that they have had enough. In order for them to improve they will need to make some changes. With that they parted ways with 2001 MVP Allen Iverson and former Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Camby and bring in 2004 NBA Champion Chauncey Billups. You would think that without Camby they would lack defense, but with Chris 'Bird Man' Andersen who averages 2.4 block a game they seems to have improved defensively. They have not only improved defensively but offensively as well. With the ever so fearless Billups they have moved from being the 8th seed to the 2nd best in the West. Yes, but a lot thinks it's a flute and that they will lose in the 1st round again. But you know me always the hopeful. Denver have won their last 7 games owning the longest winning streak right now. They will have home court advantage and that's a plus. They also have the experience Billups who knows what's it's like in the Playoffs and he is a Point Guard who can deal under pressure. Not to mention Carmelo Anthony.....lets touch on Melo for a quick second. He was apart of the 2003 draft and like is counterparts he excelled. However, in his 5 years in the league he failed to get pass the 1st round. His close friends from the 2003 draft, Dwyane Wade won the 2006 Title and Lebron James got swept by the San Antonio Spurs in 2007, my point is they have gotten passed the 1st round. Melo have had his ups and downs most of which took placed off the court, but when he comes to play he comes to play. Already an All-star and Olympic Gold Medalist, Melo is shaping up to be a great basketball player....wait he already is. Denver I am hopeful will get pass the 1st round.


Andrew Bynum will return and I am ecstatic about seeing him on the court. Before his injury in January he was averaging 14 points and 8.2 rebounds. The Lakers need him in the paint, his size and toughness will make opponents think twice when making a drive down the lane. They lack that toughness last season but they are more determine than ever to get back to the finals and I think they are hoping it will be the Boston Celtics....revenge.

Carl Landry who was shoot in an attempt robbery earlier in March while driving home from a victory against New Orleans Hornet is said to be recovering fine and will return.

Alzono Mourning Jersey Retired

Alonzo Mourning's Jersey was retired last night in Miami. He is not doubt Miami Heat's most successful player. He is their leading rebounder, shoot blocker, and he was also their leading scorer until Wade took it, he also became the first Miami Heat player to have his Jersey retire. He was apart of Team USA who won the Olympic Gold Medal in Sydney Australia 2000. During the Olympics he flew home for the birth of his child and still make it back in time to play and win the medal. It was that same year he was diagnosed with kidney disease. He was told he would never play basketball again. But Zo's a fighter, his work in the community was tremendous and it was like God sees a man with vigor and fight. For even though he can't play basketball he found a way to be a hero. He gave back to those who have looked up too him when he was playing. He gave back to want and need. In 2003 his second cousin Jason Cooper donated a kidney to him and before you know it he was back to the game and brought back life to the Heat. Along with Dwade and the help of veterans Shaquille O'neal, Gary Payton, Antoine Walker and Udonis Haslem he finally won an NBA Championship in 2006. No doubt Alonzo Mourning is one of the greats and have contributed a lot to the game of basketball. In 2007, Alonzo Mourning along with Andre Agassi, Muhammad Ali, Lance Armstrong, Warrick Dunn, Mia Hamm, Jeff Gordon, Tony Hawk, Andrea Jaeger, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Mario Lemieux, and Cal Ripken Jr. founded Athletes for Hope, a charitable organization, which helps professional athletes get involved in charitable causes and inspires millions of non-athletes to volunteer and support the community. He is 2 times Defensive Player of the Year. He was drafted in 1992 by the Charlotte Hornets (now Charlotte Bobcats) and was traded to Miami 1996. In his comeback after the kidney transplant in 2003 he played 1 1/2 seasons with the New Jersey Nets before reuniting with Miami until his retirement in 2008. He will not only be known for his effort and dedication on the hardwood but also for his charitable efforts in the community. He is 2 times Defensive Player of the Year.

Dwight Howard came into the league out of high school and became the 3rd high school player to be drafted number 1 pick. He like Lebron James came with high expectation and like James he did not disappoint. He was apart of the USA's redemption team to win the Olympic Gold Medal in Beijing. Like other big guys he dominated the paint and last night became the youngest player to reach 5000 rebounds at age 23. Passing Wilt Chamberlain who was 25 years of age. How cool is that.

Another big guy who had his Jersey retired was Vlade Divac of the Sacramento Kings. Drafted in 1989 by the Los Angeles Lakers. After 7 years with the Lakers he was traded to Charlotte Hornets (now Charlotte Bobcats) where he stayed 2 years and was then moved to Sacramento. After 6 wonderful years in Sacramento he was then again reunited with the Lakers for 1 more year in the NBA. He was born in Serbia and was among the first groups of European Basketball player to transfer to the NBA in the 1980's. He is one of the only three players in NBA history to record 13, 000 points, 9, 000 rebounds, 3,000 assists and 1,500 blocks (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Hakeem Olajuwon). Like Alonzo Mourning he is a humanitarian at heart. In October 2008 he was appointed as a government adviser in Serbia for humanitarian issues and in February 2009 he was elected President of the Serbia Olympic Committee.

The Mind

Whatever you hold in your mind will tend to occur in your life. If you continue to believe as you have always believed, you will continue to act as you have always acted. If you continue to act as you have always acted, you will continue to get what you have always gotten. If you want different results in your life or your work, all you have to do is change your mind.

What is Jamaica coming to these days. I know the that prophecy will have to be filled and that what was said of them in olden days must come to pass. But have mercy why are men so cruel. I mean how can one take the life of a child....an innocent child, my Lord. Living in Jamaica feels like living in the Middle East. It's not safe to even walk broad day light. Jamaica that was suppose to be the land of wood and water, have become the land of crime and violence. It has taken over not only our streets but our homes as well. Everytime you turn on the news you hear that another have been gunned down. Terror have become a normal reaction for us. We hear of wars in Iraq, Israel, etc and say we are happy we don't live there. But if we should take a step back and look at our beloved Jamaica we will see that we are no different from what is taking place in those countries. The crime has gotten so out of control that I think we are at a point of no return. You hear people say the government this and the government that. It is not the government's fault that people are having so many kids and can't provide for them. I always ask why have 6 children when you can only provide for 2. You see a woman with 7 kids with 6 different fathers. Sure sometimes you have a child and the coward bounce leaving you on your own. Then you find another man and you have another child for him and then he too leaves you. You know they say once is a mistake, but twice is a spite. Yeah we are all humans and nobody wants to be alone, but hell it's like you've never heard of birth control. And then you blame the government....the government weren't you were getting your groove on.

Then you have kids who go to school and waste time. Theirs parents spend their last dollar so to speak and send them to school, only to have them drop out. Young girls can't wait to grow up and young boys can't wait to call the shots. Ours kids are not kids anymore. They are being forced to have a job before they are old enough to go to high school. They are being exploited by the men they trust to protect them. They are being lied to and undermined. We are their protectors as was our parents of us. I was allowed to be a child, play games, have fun and do things that a child should be doing. Why wouldn't I want my son to have the joy that I did. Why wouldn't I protect him the way my parents protected me. Those are the questions we need to ask ourselves. We need to stop looking for a scape goat and start taking responsibilities for our actions. Sure the government is manipulative and deceiving. Sure they have something to do with what is happening in our country today and the world. Sure they have the power and authority to as they say screw us over. But we have the power to shape our own destiny. We have the power to decide our faith. We have the power to be honest and good. We all have a mind of our own and if we let our lives be a mirror image of our government, then who are we to judge. No one perfect only God alone is perfect. But we are like God, we were made in his image and likeness and that my friend means there is good in everyone of us. I am a strong minded young lady who believes that I can do anything I put my mind to. Some of us think that we are better than others and that we are perfect and can do no wrong. We feel that it is okay to find fault with others, but they are not allowed to find fault with us. We feel that if a person correct us or point out to us that we are wrong in any way, we feel that that person is trying to hold us down or fight against us. But the reason we feel that way is because deep down in our subconsciousness we are the one who is the fighter. True we are what we think of others. The 3 questions we need to ask ourselves are Who Am I?, Why Am I Here? and Where Am I Going? I think that once we can truly answer these questions honestly we will be free to trust God and live.

You know what I find very funny at times. Is that people who always like to speak their minds never like it when others do the same. I have a mind of my own and if I feel like speaking it there is nothing you can do about it. But I also like to know what's on the next person mind as well. So I don't have a problem when someone speak theirs. Mahatma Gandhi(Political and Spiritual Leader in India 1869-1948) had once stated that "You can chain me, you can torture me, you can even destroy my body, but you will never imprison my mind". I believe him and a mind is a powerful thing cause it can dictate the heart. So if your mind tells you that I am trying to fight against you when I speak my mind then that's what you hold in your heart. Because you are like that then you feel in your mind that everyone else is like you. And again I say do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

My Wondering Mind

My son was feeling a little feverish so I gave him a ice bath and some fever medicine and he is doing much better this morning. I think I am getting a hang of this not worrying too much business. Usually as his temperature goes up, I get all worried and rush for the doctor. But now I a little more calm and dealing with it like any other mother. It's not like kids comes with a manuals, it's a learning process and I have a lot more to learn.

I don't believe in coincidences....really I don't. I believe that anything that happens, happens for a reason be it good or bad. I think now that's it official I can talk about it. ACS(Affiliated Computer Services) have acquired e-Services the company I work for. Now when we first heard everyone was like 'I'm gonna lose my job' and all the worrying that goes on when things like this happens. But that was cleared up by my amazing boss. Everything will apparently remain the same except for ownership of course. Anyways, I will just have to continue to do the work I have been doing to the best of my ability. However, when you look at the upside this might just be a good thing. I really don't have much to say, I am just happy that Mr. Casserly will be remaining with us and not leave us in the hands of only God knows who.

Ok, enough of that. The Playoffs starts April 18 and I can hardly wait. Cleveland is at the top of the league right now, which I don't have a problem with. I am just glad it's not Boston....ah shut up....I don't like them and I will knock them all I want....freedom of speech baby. The Lakers and Cavs for the Finals I am sticking with my prediction until one of them lose out in the Playoffs and then I will choose another team to cheer for....and it sure as hell won't be the Boston Celtics.

BTW, I feel great. I though you ought know that I am happy. I refuse to left my actions be dictated by others. I also have been going to the gym lately and I like the results. I also have been trying to eat right, trying being the objective word here, you know we have to eat unhealthy once in a while, right. Hey, if I don't lose weight I will live longer, unless I get hit by a car or a bullet. Cause the way Jamaica is going these days anything is possible. You know there are times when the people around gets on your last nerves and you just have to take a step back. Well, I am taking a step back and see if I can get a better look at things. We are all humans and we are not perfect. There will always be people out there that believes they are perfect and are never wrong. But I won't let that bother me. I don't worry over things like that. As long as I have life and my son has life and he is happy then I am happy.

That's it. That's all that was on mind mind today in brief details. Let's see what else am I thinking about....nothing, that's all folks.

Why So Angry???????

Sometimes I feel like people are deliberately trying to upset me or pick on me for some reason or another. I don't know maybe I'm delusional or something. Like when simple things happen and they blow it out of proportion. You know at one time I use to just speak my mind and don't care who gets hurt. I use to get chastised for it. People being like it's not what you said but how you said it. I didn't care about that, as long as I said what I have to say, that was it. But the older you get the wiser you become. You know like the older the moon the brighter the shine, something like that. I am still learning how to control how I say things and I am starting to be sensitive about the effect of what I say have on people. As a result of that to most people who never me before 2 years ago would say I am soft. But that's not it all. Ever since my son was born I have been on the path to redemption. I try to be a calmer more sympathetic person, but sometimes there is that one person or persons who are there to test your faith. I am trying to resist the temptation to blurt out what's on my mind there and then. But at times I just hold my tongue cause when I speak my mind I tell the truth about what think of the person which in most cases is way out of line. I also tend to wear my emotions on my shelves metaphorically speaking. So not only do I say what's on my mind I show the emotions that I am experiencing at the said time which is a terrible combination. What I started doing is counting to 10 before I answer and frankly it's working to an extent. I think I will get better at mastering the whole self control, but I am taking it one step at a time. Did you know for every minute that you are angry, you lose 60 seconds of happiness? I love to laugh I don't know why, actually I am still trying to figure that out. I don't like being angry and I hate to speak when I am angry. So when I get angry I listen to music or sing a song or just laugh at the whole situation. Cause if you speak when you are angry you'll make the best speech that you will ever regret. If you can't answer in a calm way then shout your trap for a soft answer turneth away wrath but grievous words stir up anger. I will try my best to be like the duck, calm on the surface, but always paddling like the dickens underneath. I think George Herbert(Welsh Poet and Priest) said it best "Be calm in arguing, for fierceness makes error a fault and truth discourtesy".

Joe Johnson

Joe Johnson happens to be one of the most underrated players in the league. Maybe it's because he is so quiet. He is a very effective player even though his game does not consist of a lot flair like his counterparts. His combination of outside shooting and ball handling skill makes him tough to guard. Because of that his opponents are forced to play him close which opens the lane and he has the size and strength to finish plays. He is an excellent catch and shoot guy, but did not get enough chances to utilize that due to the mere fact that most of Atlanta's offense was created through him. But all that changed since Mike Bibby was traded to the Hawks. Johnson is a 3 times All-Star and even though not considered a superstar is a solid defender who has the ability to play several positions. In 2007 he became the first Atlanta Hawks player to be named to the All-Star Games since Shareef Abdur-Rahim in 2002 when he was named a reserves replacement for Jason Kidd by Commissioner David Stern. He is said be the best all round player for the Hawk since Dominique Wilkins. In 2004-05 he became the 4th player in NBA history to make at least 150 three-point field goals and shoot over 45 percent from behind the arc in the same season (others — Glen Rice in 1996-97, Dana Barros in 1994-95 and Dale Ellis in 1988-89). He was a member of Team USA's Men's Senior National Team in 2006. Averaging 17.0 points, 4.2 rebounds and 4.4 assist in his career makes Joe Johnson a very effective and stable player in the league. But all that goes unnoticed. While I love the hype that Kobe, Lebron, Wade, Shaq, etc generates I also pay attention to the simpler players who just love to play the game of basketball. I chose to post about Joe Johnson cause he is a good basketball player and I like to watch him play. Sure, he won't give you theatrical shots like Wade but he can hold his own. Like Delonte West he is underrated but they don't let that affect their games and that's basketball.

Kobe, Lebron & Wade Who Can Top Who Week

Monday night Dwyane Wade put on a performance that will be remembered for a long time. Lebron James saw what Wade did and was like 'Wade's my friend but that spotlight needs to be on me'. So Tuesday night when his team down 17 points going into the fourth quarter. He rallied his troupes and came back with a 87-83 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Then last night Kobe was like 'oh ok, so that's how it's gonna be, I am going to show these young fellows how it's done'. So when the Houston Rockets limited him to only 6 points and 2 turnovers in the first half and went into the locker room with a 11 points lead he did not panic. He came out and played like the superstar he is. But what really got him going was a confrontation with Ron Artest (they both got double Technical). They were both being good competitors pushing and trash talk each other. But everyone should know that they should not get Kobe angry cause that's when he'll kick his game up a notch. He literally took over the game and scored 12 points in last 4 minutes of the game. Wade on the other hand was not satisfied with his performance on Monday cause he felt he need to prove it was not a flute. While no buzzer beater was needed, he guide the Heat to a 107-99 win over the defending champions Boston Celtics. The lost to the Celtics puts them 2.0 games behind Cleveland and just 1.5 games ahead of Orlando. I can't wait for April 18 when the playoffs begin. In the West the Lakers are 7.5 games ahead of second place San Antonio Spurs and I doubt they will catch them, so I guess it's save to say that they have won the West. While in the East the race for 1st, 2nd and 3rd seed is very close and could go either way. The Atlanta Hawks have stumble after the All-Star break but are doing all they can to hold on the 4th seed. Last season they brought everyone's attention back to them when they took the Celtics to 7 games in the playoffs last season....can they do it again....we will see.

Wade's World

The Miami Heat put on a show last night against the Chicago Bulls when they took a130-127 win in double overtime. Coming off a 89-99 lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night, the Heat knew they had to win in order to keep all hopes alive if they want to gain that 4th seed in the playoffs. The game was a once in a lifetime experience for most players. It was a show from start to finish. Dwyane Wade was hitting buzzer beaters after buzzer beater. With 6 seconds remaining in the first half he hit a buzzer beater to give the Heat a 2 points lead going into the locker room. At the end of regulation Wade hit another 3 pointer with 11 seconds remaining on the clock to send the game in overtime. Neither team was willing to give and hence a second overtime. Wade being the great player that he is did not gave up, he kept pushing and it paid off. With the game tied at 127-127 and the Bulls coming out of a time with 11 seconds on the clock. Wade took a gamble and stole the ball from Salmons and hit a running 3 pointer, another buzzer beater to win the game. My....it was amazing you had to see it to believe it.
I just love this game....it's so excited and fun, and wow. You from the start of the season everyone's been saying Lebron and Kobe for MVP, but Dwade is showing he can roll with the best of them. Yeah sure his team records are not as impressive as the Lakers and Cavs but he is getting the job done and that's all that matter at this point in the season. They are in the playoffs and that mean they have a chance to go all the way. I am just saying in this league you can never underestimate a team no matter how bad their records are. In 2006 the Heat won made it to their first ever NBA Finals in Franchise history and they won the championship courtesy of Dwade with the help of veterans Shaquille O'neal, Gary Payton, Antoine Walker and Alonzo Mourning. Those guys played great, but it was Dwade who made the big shots when it counted and they won. In the 2003 Draft Lebron and Carmelo was the talk of it all. Lebron won the Rookie of the Year which I thought Wade should have won because he not only played to a high standard but he took his team to the playoffs and he did that without Shaq and them at the time. Anyways, what I am saying is that Dwade to me is more like Mike than Lebron is. Don't get me wrong they are both superb basketball players and will be some of the greatest of all time. You can even argue that Lebron is better than Wade, but on the real Wade does have the hardware. In last night's game against the Bulls Wade recorded 48 points and 12 assist, making it 78 straight games scoring in double figures. He has also scored at least 20 points in 19 straight games putting him 1 game away from matching a Franchise record he currently own. The trade with Toronto did payoff. They gave up Shawn 'The Matrix' Marion for Jermaine O'neal and Jamario Moon, Miami gain and Toronto's lost. Now Miami have that big guy who can bang with the best of them and Moon who can give that energy and athleticism he is known for. Match all that with Wade's charisma, talent and skills, plus Micheal Beasley the up and coming rookie, the passing ability of rookie Mario Chalmers and the calm and cool composer of Udonis Haslem they can get back to championship status. They are a young team and they might not get at the top this season but with the young guys on the team and Wade as their leader they can be next season. Oh, don't say they won't cause in the game of basketball and in the NBA anything is possible. In 2006 they won, cool....then the following year they got kicked out if the first round of the Playoffs. Last season they had the worst record in the league. Wade was injury of course and they traded Shaq and Antoine Walker and Gary Payton retired....so what they weren't the same team as there were in 2006. But that's what I am saying unexpected things always happened in the NBA. That is why I love this game, so puzzling.

Home Court Advantage

The Cleveland Cavaliers buckled under the pressure, they couldn't beat the Boston Celtics. The Lakers proved they can beat the Celtics both at home and away. The Cavs fail to prove they can beat the Celtics on their own turf which will be very crucial when playoffs time come. The defense that the Celtics have become known for that won them the championship last year showed the Cavs what they will have to contend with if and when they meet in the conference finals. The Cavs failed to capitalized on the absent of Kevin Garnett who is said to be out at least another week due to injury. The Orlando Magic on the other hand did not waste anytime with Garnett and Rajon Rondo out they took advantage of the situation and use it to their benefit. Now they are 3 games from gaining home court advantage in the East. Boston and Cleveland are tied for first and the tie breaker no doubt will be on April 12 when they go head to head again. With the regular series tie 1-1 and non prove they can take each other on their own turf, home court will be the deciding factor if either teams where to make it to the Finals. That was the case last year and looks to be the case this year again. But they both need to watch out cause the Magic aren't going anywhere. As for out West the Lakers have the home court thing lock.

Men Who Hit Women Are Cowards

According to People Magazine "The pair reunited in Miami last weekend, spending time at the Star Island mansion of Sean "Diddy" Combs. A source close to the couple told PEOPLE that the couple was "definitely together" and working on a reconciliation." I said I wasn't gonna say anything about this....blog about it I mean. But now I have to speak out cause Rihanna looks like she is back again with the underage woman beater. Yeah I said so what, what you gonna do about? I love Chris Brown's music, I am not going to stop listening to him....I didn't stop listening to Bobby Brown....hell, then why would I boycott Chris's. But I will not agree with a man who thinks a woman is his child. I am a grown ass woman and if a man put his hands on me he will lose it, literally. I am not a child and I am sure as hell not your beating stick. If you mad go punch the wall or something, but if you ready to die, then you can hit me but first we'll both go pick out your coffin....why you laugh, I ain't joking. This is an outrage you hear me. Why does a man think he have to hit a woman? To prove he is bigger, hell we already know that. That why we women loves them so much. You know tall, dark and handsome. Yeah I know we women can be a bitch at times. I know it's hard to live with an independent, stand on my own, don't care what you think, do it my own way woman. I know I am like that. Men I know we can be a pain in the ass, but when that happens just walk away....you know be a man and walk away, cause we can go on and on and on, you get the picture. All I am saying ya'll get on our last nerves too, but you don't see us hitting you.

Back to Chris and Rihanna. What the @#$%% are you thinking girl? I mean I still refuse to believe that Chris did this but the writing are on the wall. Once a woman beater, will always be a woman beater. There is no rehab for this shit. I mean come on Rihanna you are a Caribbean girl, we don't take this shit, we are tougher than that. How well I can't expect every woman to be the same. I think Rihanna have the Whitney Houston Syndrome. Common symptoms are letting a man dictate your life, let him beat you, talk to you like you're trash, being dependent on him and let him sleep around on you. The cure is to be independent, confident in yourself, high self-esteem, and have an if you hit you dead mentality. Most men are afraid of a confident independent woman, cause he can't push her around. Men who hit women are cowards, full stop. If a man hits me, or talk trash to me he don't love me. I am strong black woman and ain't no man gonna take that away from me. Any man who can't love and respect me for who I am can hit the road and I'll be like Beyonce "to the left, to the left". If a man need respect he must first learn to give respect. How can you talk trash to me and expect me to respect you, I'm gonna talk trash right back at you. I will treat a man the way he should be treated if he does the same. Why the hell I am gonna take care of a man, wash his clothes, cook his dinner, and keep his house clean when all he does is cheat, beat on me, and treat me like a whore? Some women can do it but I can't, no way Jose. And because I don't want to go to jail or have a bad conscience, I will be a bigger woman and walk away, move on with my life. If Rhianna wants to take Chris back it's her call. No one can make the decision for her, she is a big girl. Maybe Chris is one of those rare women beater who can change. But it's their life and they can live it the way they want to. I know that we should forgive and forget. I will forgive, move on with my life...alone...but never forget. I am a Queen and that's how I should be treated. No man should abuse a woman, none.

Changes In My Life

Life has been good and bad so far, but I think I am getting a hang of it. You know dealing with the changes and all, and bracing myself for whatever comes my way. But sometimes that one unexpected change just hit and you are left wondering which road to take to make the best of a chaotic or maybe just a simple complicated situation. I have been at that crossroad numerous of times. Sometimes I take the wrong road and sometimes I take the right. You know what's strange, I have come to find the hard roads more likable than the easy ones. Why....I don't know maybe it's the challenge, but all I know is that I tend to learn more not just about life and life's encounters....I learn more about myself. It seems like I am always on a quest to discover myself in a way that only I can. I have made mistakes after mistakes but I have structured myself to learn from my mistakes. I try not to make the same mistake twice....once is an accident but twice is on purpose....that's how I view life. But you are probable thinking why make so many mistakes....but he who never made a mistake, never make a discovery. I have a motto for every aspect of life, whether it be spiritual or sentimental. One of my favorite is "I am who I am your approval isn't needed". You may think that's is a hash thing to say but what you must understand is if you live your life thinking about what others will to say, you will never really live your life. I am not one to let my life be dictated by what people think. I have done it before, you know let what I do be a reflection of what people think or say. But what I realized is that I became someone else and not who I really am. Why should I be someone else to please people when sometimes the person we are trying to please don't care. I have learn to let people accept me for who I am, if they can't then it's their lost. I think that if someone can't love me the way I am then they never really loved me. We tend to want to please the people who don't care when the one person we should be pleasing is ourselves. I will just be who I am and say what I feel cause those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. I don't believe in coincidences, I believe everything happens for a reason be it good or bad. I live my life one day at time....but also with a plan for the future. We all view life differently and have a different approach towards changes, but whatever actions we take will be that of our own.

Stephon Marbury Released

The New York Knicks and Stephon Marbury came to a buyout agreement. Well, it's about time. I know Stephon have issues with following instructions and all, but to have the guy sitting and not playing is just down right stupid. Coach Mike D'Antoni never did like him from when he played for him in Phoenix, so when he took over the Knicks he sidelined Stephon and said that there is not space for him on the team. The players did not like him either and they refuse to play with him. Stephon's a good player....so don't get me wrong. He is a 12 years veteran and was averaging 19.7 points, 7.8 assists and 1.2 steals per game, and he is also 2 times All-star. He is the kinda guy who shows up to play every night and can hold his own on the court. But as I said he has issues, not the Allen Iverson, Rasheed Wallace or Ron Artest anger issues....at least their teammates will play with them. Anyways since the buyout took place before March 1 he is free to sign with any team that will sign him. Boston had their sights set on him maybe now they can go at him. I just hope teams like Cleveland, Los Angeles, Lakers and Orlando don't sign him. Cause they have the whole team chemistry lock and seeing how chemistry don't bud well with Stephon he just ruin them. He can play and he is very good Point Guard who can make shots for others and himself. He will be a good addition to any team play wise that is. Maybe he's change you know....I hope.

Delonte Makes is Return Known

Cleveland Cavalier Guard Delonte West was back in action on Sunday as the Cavs bomb rushed the Detroit Pistons in 99-78 victory. The Cavs had a 33 points lead at the end of the first half....talk about outscored, and not even the great Allen Iverson or Rasheed Wallace could stop them. West who broked his right wrist in a collision with Chicago Bulls Guard Derrick Rose on January 15 came back like he was never out. He was 8-11 from the field and 5-5 from the 3 point line and he ended with 25 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal in his return to the line-up. Boy, was he awesome and with the Cavs healthier than ever who knows how far they can. Delonte West was part of the big trade the Cavs made to surround Lebron James with enough fire power to win a Championship. With West back in the line-up it gives opponents one more sharp shooter to worry about. Last night the Cavs look like the Cavs earlier in the season when they were just blowing by everybody. The Cavs are on their way to a Championship.....we'll just have to wait and see what Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers have to say about it. Everybody knows I am a East fan the only teams in the East that I really don't ever cheer for is the Pistons and the Celtics. While on the Westside I prefer Lakers, Spurs, Suns, Mavericks, Nuggets, and the Rockets(mainly because they have Tracy McGrady, Yao Ming and Ron Artest). So I lean more to the East. I want Lakers and Cavaliers to meet in the Finals and we will see who is better Kobe or Lebron....or maybe see who have the better supporting cast....cause you they know they can't win without them. I am just happy Delonte West is back...he is one of those underrated, least talk about players who can hold his own on the court and make players like Lebron James look good. West's got game and I love the way he plays. I still think that Kobe is better than Lebron....so not because I am a Cavaliers fan that's gonna change....come to think about it I am a bigger fan of the Cavs than I am of the Lakers....mmmm....but I am a bigger fan of Kobe than I am of Lebron....talk about confuse....ahhhhh. Anyways, all I am saying is that watching Kobe and Lebron is like watch Magic Johnson and Larry Bird or Micheal Jordan and Karl Malone. I love them both....I also love Carmelo, Wade, Shaq, Duncan, Dwight, JO, etc....ok now I am confuse....they are all so great it hard to just love one.

Vacation Over.....Back To The Stress

I just got got from my vacation. It wasn't bad, household chores, a son who has more energy than the energizer bunny, and errands. I got a lot of sleep though, which was what I wanted.

Well I am back at work and it's worst than when I left. Obama said that chance will come, but no so. Mercy man, chances in the middle of a work. Any chances that will affect an agents pay should not be implemented until the start of a new week. That's down right not accepted. I have been on this one particular account for 1 year 6 months and instead of it getting any better it gets worst. Man, it's frustrating and will make anybody give up. I don't quit very easily but I think I want to call it's quit. Trust me this is BULL. Mi caan botha......this is bare stress. I think want to leave this account cause it's like they want us to make bread out of stone. But seeing like how I am not Christ I won't even bother to try. I told them once and I will tell them again. Slave was abolished and I am no slave. This is unheard of....I refuse to do more than I can do.

All-Star Weekend

Valentine's Day was any other day for me. I spend it with the love of my life...my son...the apple of my eyes.

Let's touch the All-star weekend...my favorite weekend on the season. But I have to admit this was not the best All-star weekend. It was alright, did it top last year's...heck no, but it was alright. Friday night the celebrity game was fun to watch as usual. Terrell Owens(Wide Receiver-Dallas Cowboys) won the MVP, he was last year's MVP as well.
As for the Rookie Challenge....you know where the rookies of this year and last year's rookies who are now sophomores face off. Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma Thunder...last season's Rookie of the Year...took home the MVP as the Sophomore's beat the Rookies 122-116 for their 7th straight win over the Rookies. Kevin scored 46 points beating a record of 36 which was set by Phoenix Sun's Amare Stoudamire in 2004(he was the MVP of that game). Kevin also won the HORSE competition. Anyways...check this Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard was the Assistant Coach for the Sophomores and Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade was the Assistant Coach of the Rookies.

I don't know which mirror Dwade was looking in when he put on his outfit...I guess this what they means when they say take chances...cuz he took a big risk if you ask me. Okay enough of that on Saturday night....Valentine's Day. The Skills where displayed. The Detroit Pistons won the Shooting Stars. In the Skills Challenge Rookie Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls proves he have skills by copping the title. Jason Kapono of Toronto Raptors defending Champions(2007,2008) of the Three Points Shootout Title got his 3-peat spoiled but Miami's Sophomore Daequan Cook. Cook forced a tie breaker with Orlando's Rashard Lewis. Kenny 'The Jet' Smith said that Cook would not win....talking about how the big stage and bright lights would affect....well Cook showed him. The Slam the highlight of the night. Last year Dwight Howard pulled his Superman stunt and took the slam dunk to a new heights. Well, let's just say he did live up to the level he set. Yeah, he did the whole superman thing...but little Nate Robinson(2007 winner) was his kryptonite. Nate came out in all green and jumped out Dwight. Now that was what gave Nate the win....that was good sportsmanship. Then on Sunday night the big night the best of the best went at it. We get to see Shaq and Kobe play together for the first time since their not so friendly split in 2004. Guess what the both played so great that they were both named MVP. How cool is that. And guess what Philip Jackson was the Coach of the West...now that is cool. The West beat the East 146-119. Talk about blowout. Bill Russell was honored by the Commissioner David Stern who announced that the NBA Finals MVP will be named in his honor...that is great. He was the most dominant big man(center) in his time. Since then we have seen the lights of Shaquille O'neal, Tim Duncan, Patrick Ewing, and now we have young and upcoming stars Yao Ming, Dwight Howard, just to name a few. Also I don't know if you knew but Allen Iverson swore that he would never cut his braids. When he entered the league in 1996 he had low cut, but soon after he grew his hair and decided he would never cut it. You Madea (Tyler Perry's Madea's Class Reunion) had said that when you're in your 20s it's all fun and games, but when you get to 30 a light comes on and if the light doesn't come on we should check our bulbs. I guess Allen Iverson light came on (he's 33) cause he showed up at the All-star with a low cut. Jermaine O'neal, Richard Hamilton, Carmelo Anthony are just a few of the players who have given up their braids. This might not have been the best All-star Weekend but it was fun.

Show Stoppers.....whop there it is!!!!!

go..go..go Kobe it's not your birthday, but we gonna party like it's ur birthday. Who cares if he's like Mike or not, it's obvious he is one of the greatest basketball players, no doubt. Kobe came out battling the flu and scored 19 points. Lebron James who was healthy as an ox scored 16 points. The Lakers won 101-91. I have to admit the Lakers played superior basketball, they took away Lebron's comfort zone and made him pass the ball, he had 12 assist. They cut off his drive down the lane and made him shoot jump shoots.....which was contested. But the real star of the game was Lamar Odom, he was superb and he played with the same high energy and intensity he played with against the Celtics....he scored 28 point(season high) and 17 rebounds. The Lakers must be a pain in the rectum for top teams. They end the Celtics win streak and now they hand Cleveland their first home lose of the season ending their 23 home games win streak.....talk about show stoppers. If they were trying to send a message....trust they did. Last season around this time they lost Trevor Ariza and Andrew Bynum and they traded for Pau Gasol. They made it to the finals without Andrew and Pau was still trying to find his way in their system. Even with Trevor back they still could not overcome the hump....which happened to be the Celtics. However, this season guys are older and have experienced the Finals in the worst possible way and I am sure they will not let it happened again. They are more mature and with Lamar in the starting line up and playing the way he is playing I think they could go all the way. Now that they proof they can beat the 2 top teams in the East on their own turf, all they need to do is handle the Spurs. We all know that the Spurs always play their best basketball after the All-stars break....even though they are 6.5 games behind the Lakers they are known to make that big push.

You know I have to admit this is the first time in a long while that I am all for the Lakers. In 2000 I wanted them to win so bad.....you know the Shaq and Kobe duo. Then in 2001 I wanted Allen Iverson to get the win....which the Lakers copped again. 2002 I cheered for the Lakers even though J.Kidd was probable deserving of the win. This is the best Lakers team I have seen since then and I love it. Besides I am a Kobe, Lamar Odom, Trevor Ariza, Derek Fisher, Sasha Vujacic, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum and Jordon Farmar fan so what can I say I might as well love the team. As for the East I never was and never will be a Celtics fan, but I am however a Cavaliers and Magic fan.....wait a second I like ever teams except Celtics and the Pistons (I lose all love for the Pistons ever since "The Malice at the Palace....you know the Indiana vs Detroit showdown). Enough of that.

Anyways, the San Antonio Spurs whop the Celtics 105-99. This means the Lakers is the only team without double digits loses. Orlando Magic gave the New Jersey a sound whopping 101-84. Oh and Dallas Mavericks Jason Terry broke is wrist and will be out for awhile....man I wanted him to get the Sixth Man of year award but this just puts a dent in things....oh well I guess it will go to Richard Hamilton of the Piston. I can't complain though he would deserves it.

Also, remember Lebron's 52 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists making him the first player since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1975) to score 50 points and recording triple double. Well that wasn't long live cause the NBA review the tape and said that the rebound that was credited to Lebron with 39 seconds to go in the game, was an error and that the rebound was Ben Wallace's. Bummer....talk about picking you and up and dropping you like hot bread. Never fear Lebron you have a lot of time to go it again.