Final Four Part 2

OK, just before game time I am going to give you my thoughts on the SPures and Lakers series, as well as a few other things.

Alright here is how I see it

Tony Parker vs. Derek Fisher: This one easily favors the Spurs. In fact if Parker doesn't get forty in a game this series I will be sorely disappointed. There is no way that Fish can stay in front Tony. I do have to mention .4 seconds for the millionth time just for Dusty's benefit.

Kobe vs. Edward Scissorhands (Bruce Bowen): Kobe will get his, and Bruce is noticably slower this year. However, he is damned annoying and should give Kobe fits by just generally being a dirty and cagey defender.

Ginobli vs. Odom: Manu will determine the outcome of at least one game in this series. He is the second best player on the court late in the game in this series behind Kobe. Ginobli beats Odom as an X factor. Odom will be dangerous if he isn't kept off the boards. His real value are the garbage points he gets.

Oberto vs Pau: Gasol. Not really much to analyze here, but don't be surprised to see some hard fouls from the Argentine.

Vlad Radmanovic vs. Tim Duncan: Um... I don't really need to say anything here either. Duncan will get loose for over thirty at least twice this series. Mark it. There is no one on the Lakers that can slow him down defensively. The only thing they have are lots of warm bodies to throw at him. You will see Vlad, Walton, Turiaf, and Odom run at Duncan.

Benches: I think the SPurs have the edge here for one big reason. They are more experienced, yes, but they are just mean. Robert Horry will commit his obligatory should we suspend him or not foul in the series. Michael Finley will shoot threes at backbreaking times. This series is going to get chippy. The Spurs are meaner though, and it will help them. If the Spurs win this series they will be the most hated team in years because they will have done it by beating the ever living shit out of the up and coming the NBA's glitter and glam team on the West coast. David Stern and the mustache are going to do everything in their considerable power to make this a Boston and LA finals. The difference in rating between that finals set and a San Antonio and Detroit series is staggering. I wouldn't be surprised to see Joey Crawford reffing hald the games in this series and sneering wildly at Duncan and Pop the whole time. Dick Bevetta could be prominitely involved too.

Coaches: This one is a draw. The two best coaches in the league going head to head. Should be good.

Other thoughts- If this Melo for Richard Jefferson trade goes through it will be mind bottling. You know when your thoughts get all trapped in your head like their in a bottle... One of the best pure scorers in the league who hasn't even hit his prime being traded for Richard Jefferson? How in the hell is that possible. Do the Nuggets enjoy trading for injury prone players who used to play in New Jersey? Really, how in the hell could they actually be considering this? The guy has some off court issues, but it isn't like he is J.R. Rider.

The Bulls won the lottery, more come uppances for teams that tank it. The Bulls hit the jackpot. They have to take Micheal Beasley first. That gives them the lowpost scorer they needed and then they can package Ty Thomas and Drew Gooden for something decent, except fo the fact that the Bulls never make trades that make them any better. See Larry Hughes.

The Captain signing off for now...