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Julian Wright To Enter NBA Draft
Posted by Milo Taibi Categories: Athletes, NBA, NCAA, College Baseball, News,
Much to the chagrin of Kansas head coach Bill Self, forward Julian Wright made the decision Monday to enter the NBA draft, and skip his last two college basketball years. Julian Wright insists that money was not a factor in his decision.
““Money has never been my motivation, It’s not my family’s (motivation). Mostly, just playing and feeling like I’m able to advance my game to the next level. It’s not about the money. I’m just happy and grateful to have the opportunity.”
The former McDonalds all American did not hire an agent, so he would be eligible to return to Kansas before the draft. He’s known for having superior athleticism for a player of his size (6’8 inches tall, 225 pounds). He’s played numerous positions for Kansas, including point guard, small forward, and power forward. Wright’s announcement of entering the NBA draft was fairly unexpected, as he stated numerous times that he wouldn’t enter the NBA draft no matter his performance during his sophomore season.
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The End Score Report 002: Steve Nash Injured, Tyrus Thomas Fined $10,000
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Athletes, Front Office, Injuries, NBA, News, Videocasts,
Dan Devone is back with the latest sports news. This time he covers such topics as Steve Nash and his shoulder injury. The best player in the NBA is injured, and that’s nothing but bad news for the Phoenix Suns. Andy Reid has some family woes, with both his brothers ending up in trouble with the law. Tyrus Thomas gets fined for making it known that he is going to the Slam Dunk Contest solely for the cash - now he’s $10,000 in the hole. Get the full scoop in this episode of the End Score Report.
By the way - let us know how long you think Stat Girl can juggle a soccer ball using just her head and feet. The closest guess wins a prize.
Fantasy Basketball: The Business of Turnovers
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Editorial, Fantasy, NBA,
So, a friend of mine always seems to bring up turnovers when considering drafting a player and while I can understand why (as it is one of the nine basic categories in fantasy basketball) I can’t help but to say the following:
Who cares.
No disrespect to my friend, as he does know his fantasy hoops, but I just don’t care so much about this business of turnovers. I’m not saying to knowingly punt the category, but I am saying don’t care about it as much as you do points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks, 3-pointers made, and the percentages when you draft. Why you ask?
Let me give you my $0.10.
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Dropping Dimes Draft Blog: Round 1 Recap
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Drafts, Editorial, Fantasy, NBA,
At the end of every round, we will be posting a round recap to let you know which players have been picked and where. Simply click on the player’s name below to see why the respective Dime Dropper chose said player.
Here’s your recap for Round One:
1. LeBron James, SF, Cleveland Cavaliers
2. Dirk Nowitzki, PF, Dallas Mavericks
3. Shawn Marion, SF/PF, Phoenix Suns
4. Kevin Garnett, SF/PF, Minnesota Timberwolves
5. Kobe Bryant, SG, Los Angeles Lakers
6. Dwyane Wade, PG/SG, Miami Heat
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>“This is 10% luck, 20% skill. 15% concentrated power of will. 5% pleasure, 50% pain, and 100% reason to remember the name.” Lyrics to “Remember the Name” by Fort Minor
Every drafted player strives to make a name for themselves. It takes concentrated effort and sacrifice; sometimes we see results right away. Other times a player is still trying to learn the ropes a couple of years into their career. In basketball, finding these young and rising stars just before they hit the big time is a vital edge in bringing home the fantasy glory. Welcome to the first edition of a new feature here on Dropping Dimes. In “3-2-1 Impact,” comparisons between a third year player, a second year player and a rookie are forged. Fantasy impact takes the spotlight. Hopefully by season’s end, your league mates will have all the reason to remember your name…because it will be engraved in gold on your trophy!
For more, click here to go this special article to EndScore from Dropping Dimes.
Dropping Dimes: Do Not Draft Amare Stoudemire!
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Editorial, Fantasy, Injuries, NBA,
Okay, some of you are probably still infatuated with what Stoudemire did during the 2004-2005 season and it’s nothing to sneeze at - 26.0 ppg, 8.9 rpg, 1.0 spg, 1.6 bpg, 55.9 FG%, and a big man that can actually shoot free throws, my word, at a 73.3% clip! And on top of all those very good numbers, Stoudemire was center eligible! That in itself elevates his value a great deal! But, did you read the subject line? I’m sure you did. What does it say? That’s right… despite all that good stuff during the aforementioned season, do not draft Amare Stoudemire.
For more, click here to go to this special article to EndScore from Dropping Dimes.
A Hack Job: The “Big Things” in Sports
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Athletes, Championship, Editorial, Fantasy, Front Office, Golf, Kudos, MLB, NBA, NFL, Playoffs, Tennis,
As sports fans, we love and want to witness feats of athletic, methodical, and powerful achievement. The grace of Barry Sanders stopping on a dime, running back five yards, then going forward 80 yards while evading all 11 defensive players for a score was soemthing you felt lucky to see, mouth agape, drool making a half necklace around your neck. The devastating display of homerun power in 1998 as Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa chase of Roger Maris and his single season home run record and the way they chased each other had even your grandmother paying attention to the home run race. And, how about Tiger Wood’s assassin-like taking of the PGA at the turn of the century, and most recently this past weekend at the British Open.
Face it, folks, we want to know and be blessed with witnessing, to steal from LeBron James and Nike, the “big things” in sports. And, I’m here to help you all figure out what those things are.
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Marvin Williams Wins Summer League MVP
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Athletes, Editorial, Kudos, NBA, News,
This can only be great news for Atlanta Hawks fans - Marvin Williams was named the Rocky Mountain Revue’s Most Valuable Player. After spending a second overall pick on Williams in last year’s draft, the Hawks were hoping that Williams would elevate his game with more experience, especially considering that he just turned 19 years old at the time of the draft.
And at the Rocky Mountain Revue, Williams showed exactly what he learned previously.
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Kobe Bryant Has Surgery - Out 8 to 12 Weeks
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Athletes, Championship, Editorial, Fantasy, NBA,
Lakers shooting guard and the NBA’s leading scorer last season, Kobe Bryant, had minor surgery on this right knee on Saturday and is expected to miss the World Championships later this summer. The normal recovery time for the surgery performed on Bryant is usually 8-to-12 weeks.
While Kobe will not be able to play on the World Championship United States squad, he will still travel with the team to China and South Korea for exhibition games and to Japan where the tournament is taking place. This is an excellent public relations move for Bryant, still showing his support of his U.S. teammates and the country itself.
Of course, he just might conveniently be skipping out on “daddy duty” with his young baby girl, whom I doubt will travel with Bryant. And, of course, he’ll also get out of “hubby duty” and be able to hang with the fellas. Naturally, this is pure speculation on my part, but it’s easy to be cynical of Bryant ever since his shenanigans in Colorado.
Don’t get me wrong, I hope Bryant is sincere in everything he does and he’s shown no inkling otherwise. But, in order for Bryant to get back in my heart (and McDonalds-loving belly), he’ll have to be on top behavior for as long as he plays. Unfair or not, this surgery will see Bryant NOT playing for some time.
However, Lakers fans and fantasy basketball fans, have no worries - Bryant should be ready by the time the regular season comes around. Barring any setbacks, of course… like, say, someone that just wants to “love Kobe long time” getting very wild.
LeBron, Dwyane, and James: Four Years From Now
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Editorial, Fantasy, Front Office, NBA,
As most of you probably know by now, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade will be signing three-year extensions with their respective teams, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat. For both, there will be a fourth year player option…
... but I really don’t think they’ll be taking it.
Yes, yes, yes, I know. It’s four years from now, that is to say 48 months or 1461 days from now (there is a leap year, right?), or about the time it takes your fat mama to put a belt around her waist. Ugh, sorry for that last comment, but I have to admit that I actually watched MTV’s Yo Momma hosted by Erik Estrada’s love child, Wilmer Valderrama, but I promise you I hated myself every second. Anyway, back to the talented ballers and not the non-talented wannabe’s that somehow still get prime babes like Mandy Moore and Lindsey Lohan. WTF?
Okay, I am making a prediction here, folks. I am looking four years ahead when James and Wade’s contract will be over. Are you ready? Strap yourself in for this monumental statement… LeBron James and Dwyane Wade will be playing together on the New York Knicks.
OH SHIZNIT! WHAT? YOU ARE DUMB, D! STRAIGHT UP BANANAS!
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