NBA Draft, Playoffs (add Horses)

I couldn't be happier that the Sonics failed to land in the top three of the upcoming NBA Draft. They were going to take Morrison if that was the case, and there's no question about that. He fits the Ridnour / Collison / Swift / Gelabele / Petro mold of either cracker or Frenchman.

ESPN says we're taking Sheldon Williams. Fine by me. The guy won't be spectacular, but he will play a little in the Association. I'm picturing a postier Collison. No more, no less. Ideally I'd like to see the Sonics draft Sheldon, and switch his brain with Petro. Not that I don't love Johan, but matching his athleticism with that savvy is a scary thought indeed.

That Blazer bastard at Truehoop.com isn't all that upset with Portland's basketball ineptitude carrying over into the draft lottery. Despite the worst record in the league, Portland ended up with their worst possible pick at four. The reason he's not so mad? Why Brandon Roy of course:

"Roy's the only top player in this draft who would make me jump and cheer on draft day."

More hyperbole inside as well as a link to another panegyric. Enjoy.

Oregonlive.com asks:

If they are both available at No. 4, which player should the Blazers draft?
Brandon Roy 63.1%
Adam Morrison 36.9%

Total votes: 1065

Score one for naturally regulated insulin levels!!!

Regarding actual playoff action: Hats off to Antoine Walker for his performance in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals!! Toine had 17 and 7 on rock solid 50% shooting. With the way Wade got off, there's talk of Detroit being forced to put Tayshaun on him. That leaves Rip on Walker? If he starts inside before moving out, Antoine could have another nice game. He's averaging a quiet 19 per over his last four if you hadn't noticed.

Game One was a must win for Miami in this series. If they couldn't beat a dog tired Detroit squad after a week off then there was no way they were going to get to the Finals. Now Game Two tonight is a must win for Detroit. You have to love the playoffs.

Winner of the prestigious LQA Player of the Second Round Award? Local boy made good: Jason Terry. 19.7 against the Spurs as well as a nice little nut punch on Finley. You can't get too mad at Jason Terry for taking a shot at Finley's johnce though. All evidence indicates he may have picked it up from his coach (keep an eye on Josh Howard's crotch):



Yikes.

And lastly, here's a nice Spurs season recap.

Add horses:
I saw this comment regarding injured but recovering Barbaro in a USA Today article this week.

"It's a little bit like Hurricane Katrina," said trainer Nick Zito. "It happened to us now."

Yes Zito. It's exactly like Hurricane Katrina. Except that it's a fucking horse. A horse that is still alive. Otherwise, it's exactly the same. You douche.