The Card Chronicle Fab 50 is updated each week.
He did state that he had to admit he was wrong about Durant. Having him at #17 three weeks ago was inexcusable and I apologize. I have seen Kevin Durant in all his glory for the first time over the last week and a half, and doubts regarding his greatness will not escape my mouth from hereforth.
And now the list:
1. Alando Tucker, Wisconsin (LW: 1)
2. Glen Davis, LSU (LW: 2)
3. Kevin Durant, Texas (LW: 6)
4. Tyler Hansbrough, North Carolina (LW: 3)
5. Mario Boggan, Oklahoma State (LW: 8)
6. Nick Fazekas, Nevada (LW: 4)
7. Arron Afflalo, UCLA (LW: 9)
8. Aaron Brooks, Oregon (LW: 35)
9. Jared Dudley, Boston College (LW: 7)
10. Chris Lofton, Tennessee (LW: 4)
11. Al Horford, Florida (LW: 12)
12. Greg Oden, Ohio State (LW: 10)
13. Dominic James, Marquette (LW: 16)
14. Darren Collison, UCLA (LW: 18)
15. Joakim Noah, Florida (LW: 11)
16. Jarrius Jackson, Texas Tech (LW: 14)
17. Morris Almond, Rice (LW: 13)
18. Acie Law, Texas A&M (LW: 19)
19. Aaron Gray, Pitt (LW: 20)
20. Curtis Sumpter, Villanova (LW: 23)
21. Bo McCalebb, New Orleans (LW: 28)
22. Mustafa Shakur, Arizona (LW: 17)
23. Ivan Radenovic, Arizona (LW: 15)
24. Josh McRoberts, Duke (LW: 31)
25. Sean Singletary, Virginia (LW: 32)
26. A.J. Graves, Butler (LW: 22)
27. Brandon Heath, San Diego State (LW: 27)
28. Corey Brewer, Florida (LW: 21)
29. Marcus Williams, Arizona (LW: 36)
30. Al Thornton, Florida State (LW: 38)
31. Randolph Morris, Kentucky (LW: 24)
32. Rodney Stuckey, Eastern Washington (LW: 29)
33. Ronald Steele, Alabama (LW: 33)
34. Brandon Rush, Kansas (LW: 34)
35. JamesOn Curry, Oklahoma State (LW: NR)
36. Taurean Green, Florida (LW: 45)
37. Derek Raivio, Gonzaga (LW: 30)
38. Chase Budinger, Arizona (LW: 26)
39. Russell Carter, Notre Dame (LW: 48)
40. Jared Jordan, Marist (LW: 38)
41. Jacob Burtschi, Air Force (LW: 42)
42. D.J. Strawberry, Maryland (LW: 41)
43. Daequan Cook, Ohio State (LW: 49)
44. Spencer Hawes, Washington (LW: 25)
45. Loren Stokes, Hofstra (LW: 43)
46. Drew Neitzel, Michigan State (LW: 47)
47. Herbert Hill, Providence (LW: NR)
48. Adam Haluska, Iowa (LW: 40)
49. Demtris Nichols, Syracuse (LW: 50)
50. Ryan Anderson, California (LW: NR)
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Chris Bosh
Chris Bosh
Another example of what not to do. This is a clip that shows right up the point of the tech given to Bosh. While it seems very small and little, and not much to it. None the less Chis Bosh was called for a tech.
One thing that my coach would always tell us were act like you have done it before. This is very good way of acting with character on the court. Has Chris Bosh dunked many of times? The simple answer is YES! So what's the whole point of even giving that look like your all that, and it was nothing really all that special!
Think about some of the other players that will just go out and play all the time, with out doing the little stupid stuff such as what this clip shows.
Another example of what not to do. This is a clip that shows right up the point of the tech given to Bosh. While it seems very small and little, and not much to it. None the less Chis Bosh was called for a tech.
One thing that my coach would always tell us were act like you have done it before. This is very good way of acting with character on the court. Has Chris Bosh dunked many of times? The simple answer is YES! So what's the whole point of even giving that look like your all that, and it was nothing really all that special!
Think about some of the other players that will just go out and play all the time, with out doing the little stupid stuff such as what this clip shows.
Luke Walton
Luke Walton, and alittle information on the guy. Here is a pretty good little right up that Luke is featured in SI.com.
Who know that Luke has:
a tattoo of the Grateful Dead dancing skeletons, but instead of having top hats and canes they're spinning basketballs.
friends with two guys from That '70s Show -- Wil [Wilmer Valderrama] and Danny [Masterson]. They're just funny.
On appearing last year on The Young and the Restless
Who know that Luke has:
a tattoo of the Grateful Dead dancing skeletons, but instead of having top hats and canes they're spinning basketballs.
friends with two guys from That '70s Show -- Wil [Wilmer Valderrama] and Danny [Masterson]. They're just funny.
On appearing last year on The Young and the Restless
Dikembe Mutombo
Dikembe Mutombo gets a front row seat at the Presidents State of the Union address. They were horroring him about all his great effects to helping other people, trying to make the world a better place, assisting his fellow man through the treacherous terrain of this planet. But how awkard does he look in the front road, and especially with Yao's mother sitting right beside him.
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Derrick Rose and Kevin Durant
This is great double feature on Derrick Rose and Kevin Durant! You have to check this great article out at Slam Online
This is a great article about two of the biggest names around college basketball! They are both something special and something to be looking for in the future!
This is a great article about two of the biggest names around college basketball! They are both something special and something to be looking for in the future!
Bubba Hog
Now here is a real crazy fan dancing! You can find all kinds of crazy videos and even you tube users talking about this guy who they call Bubba Hog who is called to be the one man dancing machine aka bubba hog! They even have it a Bubba Hog techno remix yea it's crazy! They say you can find this guy at just about any Arkansas Razorback Games dancing to the HogWild Band. Behold Bubba Hog! Rather it's dancing to Macho man, or to the hog wild band check out the man, the myth, the legend Bubba Hog "one man dancing machine". Behold Bubba Hog!
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Rebounding, offesnive rebounding, defensive rebounding
Rebounding keys to coach on:
Check and see if your players are making an effort or not not even trying.
A lot of coaches are now taking stats on players rebounding performance on effort not the number of rebounds they get in a game session.
It's the same with offensive rebounding - you should chart the number of time a player makes an all-out effort to get to the offensive boards (attempts) against the number of chances he actually had to do to the boards.
The percentage basis calculated by dividing the number of chances to go to boards into the number of times a player attempted to get to the boards.
You can do the same collectively as a team the same way.
Goals should be:
90% or above in our effort.
Want to get back 50% or better of our missed shots
Defensive rebounding- chart defensive rebounds in a similar manner except, but calculate the number of chances to block out, box out, or cut out by the number of time a player individually or our team collectively actually did box out his offensive player when a shot was taken.
Again the goal should be 90% or above.
We don’t ever penalize a player for not making an unnecessary box out, block out, or cut out (actually discourage the unnecessary cut out.)
rebounding, offesnive rebounding, defensive rebounding
Check and see if your players are making an effort or not not even trying.
A lot of coaches are now taking stats on players rebounding performance on effort not the number of rebounds they get in a game session.
It's the same with offensive rebounding - you should chart the number of time a player makes an all-out effort to get to the offensive boards (attempts) against the number of chances he actually had to do to the boards.
The percentage basis calculated by dividing the number of chances to go to boards into the number of times a player attempted to get to the boards.
You can do the same collectively as a team the same way.
Goals should be:
90% or above in our effort.
Want to get back 50% or better of our missed shots
Defensive rebounding- chart defensive rebounds in a similar manner except, but calculate the number of chances to block out, box out, or cut out by the number of time a player individually or our team collectively actually did box out his offensive player when a shot was taken.
Again the goal should be 90% or above.
We don’t ever penalize a player for not making an unnecessary box out, block out, or cut out (actually discourage the unnecessary cut out.)
rebounding, offesnive rebounding, defensive rebounding
NBA Towel Girl
Now this is NBA at it's finest! Here is a pretty funny towel girl at the Raptors game.
Michigan State rebounding concepts & rebounding philosophy
Michigan State rebounding concepts & rebounding philosophy
In the Michigan State Basketball program, rebounding, without question is a top priority. From the preseason, start of the season to the March Madness, rebounding is a big point of emphasis each day throughout the entire duration of practice sessions. Everything we do either begins or ends with the rebound or attempt to rebound the chance (made shot).
Rebounding should be a thought a on every shot taken in practice. Michigan State sometimes assigns one or sometimes two coaches to watch and coach on rebounding in practice. Now rather it's boxing out, rebounding, defensive rebounding, offensive rebounding, or team rebounding will usually be determined before practice an will change in accordance to what we are working on during a particular drill or scrimmage situation offensively or defensively.
In the Michigan State Basketball program, rebounding, without question is a top priority. From the preseason, start of the season to the March Madness, rebounding is a big point of emphasis each day throughout the entire duration of practice sessions. Everything we do either begins or ends with the rebound or attempt to rebound the chance (made shot).
Rebounding should be a thought a on every shot taken in practice. Michigan State sometimes assigns one or sometimes two coaches to watch and coach on rebounding in practice. Now rather it's boxing out, rebounding, defensive rebounding, offensive rebounding, or team rebounding will usually be determined before practice an will change in accordance to what we are working on during a particular drill or scrimmage situation offensively or defensively.
Steve Nash what cann't the man do!
Steve Nash, he can do just about anything! Check this one out! That's right...that's Steve Nash kicking a basketball from half court and it's GOOD!!
Crazy Dunk, dunk, basketball dunking
Crazy video of a Japanese dunking, slam dunking off a trampoline for like a forever long distance. Could this be the world record slam dunk from a trampoline.
Fantasy Basketball, NBA Videos
We came across this and thought it was sort of funny. This is an actual fantasy basketball show, and the host asks him to repeat his joke three times!
And much credit goes to the host, for not only keeping it together, but adding some actual advice, too. Rasheed Wallace might not be the fantasy player he once was, but hey ... a baby penis isn't getting you any blocks or rebounds, either.
This kills me ... but that's probably only because I've never advanced emotionally past the age of 13. And how can you not love a YouTube video that gives you bonus VHS footage of a cooking show at the end? Check it out here!
And much credit goes to the host, for not only keeping it together, but adding some actual advice, too. Rasheed Wallace might not be the fantasy player he once was, but hey ... a baby penis isn't getting you any blocks or rebounds, either.
This kills me ... but that's probably only because I've never advanced emotionally past the age of 13. And how can you not love a YouTube video that gives you bonus VHS footage of a cooking show at the end? Check it out here!
Monday, January 22, 2007
Mark Cuban comments on Starbury
Mark Cuban comments on Starbury
Mavs owner Mark Cuban is scheduled to be on Stephon Marbury's new talk show which will air its inaugural episode March 9th. Among the topics covered will be the $15 Starbury shoes that have been extremely popular for their low price and NBA player endorsement. Cuban thinks the shoes might be the best business idea he's seem in a long time:
"Honestly, the No. 1 business story of the year should have been the Starbury line of shoes. You would be hard-pressed to name anyone else in the business world, forget sports, who created a business that could create more cultural change than Steph. The concept of $15 shoes that are cool and hip for kids to wear could have more of an impact on family finances and culture of consumption in many households than anything that has happened in years."
Cuban definitely has a point here. I mean when was the last time kids could wear $15 kicks to school without getting made fun of? Hell, I remember being in grade school when the first Air Jordans came out, and I was ripping on one of my friends for wearing the (hideous) black, white and red first editions. He proudly (and with an 'air' of snobbery) responded, "These are Air. Jordans." To him, they were cool simply because of the price tag. I told him I didin't care how much his Mom paid for 'em, they were still ugly.
So now it seems that the opposite is true, where the Starburys are cool because they don't cost anything. One thing though, I'm not buying the notion that Starbury himself wears the same pair sold on the street to play in the NBA. Reviews suggest that the support the shoes provide is less than adequate for actual game play. For $15 though, I guess you can't complain.
Mavs owner Mark Cuban is scheduled to be on Stephon Marbury's new talk show which will air its inaugural episode March 9th. Among the topics covered will be the $15 Starbury shoes that have been extremely popular for their low price and NBA player endorsement. Cuban thinks the shoes might be the best business idea he's seem in a long time:
"Honestly, the No. 1 business story of the year should have been the Starbury line of shoes. You would be hard-pressed to name anyone else in the business world, forget sports, who created a business that could create more cultural change than Steph. The concept of $15 shoes that are cool and hip for kids to wear could have more of an impact on family finances and culture of consumption in many households than anything that has happened in years."
Cuban definitely has a point here. I mean when was the last time kids could wear $15 kicks to school without getting made fun of? Hell, I remember being in grade school when the first Air Jordans came out, and I was ripping on one of my friends for wearing the (hideous) black, white and red first editions. He proudly (and with an 'air' of snobbery) responded, "These are Air. Jordans." To him, they were cool simply because of the price tag. I told him I didin't care how much his Mom paid for 'em, they were still ugly.
So now it seems that the opposite is true, where the Starburys are cool because they don't cost anything. One thing though, I'm not buying the notion that Starbury himself wears the same pair sold on the street to play in the NBA. Reviews suggest that the support the shoes provide is less than adequate for actual game play. For $15 though, I guess you can't complain.
Marbury the next Dr. Phil!
Marbury the next Dr. Phil
Mabury, is not only leading the Knicks offense, it now seems that he is leading a TV sports talk show! That's right kids, Stephon Marbury is going to be hosting a new TV sports show geared up not only to talk about sports, but it's about a lifestyle show.
Marbury would be the next Racheal Ray, Tyra, Dr. Phil, or even better Oprah! Can you believe this? This is something for sure to be checking out! According to a Fox SportsNet source, it's possible the shows will begin in March, on Fridays at 4:30 p.m. Kobe Bryant would be slated as Marbury's first guest. The source said Dallas owner Mark Cuban and Knicks coach/president Isiah Thomas are future guests. The shows are to air on FoxSportsNet affiliates that reach 50 million viewers.
Marbury, who branched out in the summer by marketing a $15 discount sneaker, shopped the show for a year. The Coney Island native said his motivation to be host of a talk show was rooted in displaying a different side to his personality than the scowling one depicted on the basketball court.
Marbury can appear joyless on the court, especially during losing times, making him an odd choice to be a host. Nevertheless, across the past few weeks, he's been more jovial, slapping teammates' hands after baskets.
Marbury, who's lifted his scoring average to 14 points per game, 5.4 assists and 2.2 turnovers, was fifth in All-Star voting among Eastern guards, ahead of Detroit's Chauncey Billups. That could be a result of the publicity gained from Marbury's $15 sneakers and a Steve & Barry's promotion reminding fans to vote "Starbury."
Mabury, is not only leading the Knicks offense, it now seems that he is leading a TV sports talk show! That's right kids, Stephon Marbury is going to be hosting a new TV sports show geared up not only to talk about sports, but it's about a lifestyle show.
Marbury would be the next Racheal Ray, Tyra, Dr. Phil, or even better Oprah! Can you believe this? This is something for sure to be checking out! According to a Fox SportsNet source, it's possible the shows will begin in March, on Fridays at 4:30 p.m. Kobe Bryant would be slated as Marbury's first guest. The source said Dallas owner Mark Cuban and Knicks coach/president Isiah Thomas are future guests. The shows are to air on FoxSportsNet affiliates that reach 50 million viewers.
Marbury, who branched out in the summer by marketing a $15 discount sneaker, shopped the show for a year. The Coney Island native said his motivation to be host of a talk show was rooted in displaying a different side to his personality than the scowling one depicted on the basketball court.
Marbury can appear joyless on the court, especially during losing times, making him an odd choice to be a host. Nevertheless, across the past few weeks, he's been more jovial, slapping teammates' hands after baskets.
Marbury, who's lifted his scoring average to 14 points per game, 5.4 assists and 2.2 turnovers, was fifth in All-Star voting among Eastern guards, ahead of Detroit's Chauncey Billups. That could be a result of the publicity gained from Marbury's $15 sneakers and a Steve & Barry's promotion reminding fans to vote "Starbury."
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Business of LeBron James
Business of LeBron James
Over the past couple days, there has been much ado about Creative Artists Agency buying Leon Rose, agent of LeBron James, among others. If CAA thinks LeBron is coming along for the ride, I’d be very surprised. Buying Rose would technically mean that CAA would represent James for contract negotiations, but he is signed through the 2009-10 season and his marketing is exclusively done by LRMR Marketing, run by one of his best friends Maverick Carter. So that means that there would be no new money until at least 2010. Read the full article...
Over the past couple days, there has been much ado about Creative Artists Agency buying Leon Rose, agent of LeBron James, among others. If CAA thinks LeBron is coming along for the ride, I’d be very surprised. Buying Rose would technically mean that CAA would represent James for contract negotiations, but he is signed through the 2009-10 season and his marketing is exclusively done by LRMR Marketing, run by one of his best friends Maverick Carter. So that means that there would be no new money until at least 2010. Read the full article...
Greg Oden, Joakim Noah, and Kevin Durant
That's right these guys are getting all the talk right now, and its not even March Madness! Why all the talk well, because they are probably going to be in the NBA draft next year!
Though, just thinking of it and how popular each one of these names were. We our own few tests on this matter!
First, let's highlight Greg Oden. Let's take an this for example, go to youtube type in Greg Oden (here we have done it for you) Look at how many videos just keep coming up, and showing great highlights of Greg Oden.
Now go to Joakim Noah and type his name into youtube. Here are the results at youtube.
And then as well with Kevin Durant results here.
Greg Oden with 47 videos of highlights, dunks, awesome plays, interviews, and etc.
Joakim Noah with 17 resultes of youtube, and most of them were from his great season and run in the tournament last year.
Kevin Durant with 16 vidoes coming up and most of them were of high school videos!
While, I know youtube.com does not have all the answers! But, it does prove one thing for sure is that Greg Oden is more popular, a well known name, and is a raising star. While the others will be right up their, they seem to still be some what falling behind. Just another twist, how about typing in OJ Mayo in and see what you get...88 videos of a another raising star!
Though, just thinking of it and how popular each one of these names were. We our own few tests on this matter!
First, let's highlight Greg Oden. Let's take an this for example, go to youtube type in Greg Oden (here we have done it for you) Look at how many videos just keep coming up, and showing great highlights of Greg Oden.
Now go to Joakim Noah and type his name into youtube. Here are the results at youtube.
And then as well with Kevin Durant results here.
Greg Oden with 47 videos of highlights, dunks, awesome plays, interviews, and etc.
Joakim Noah with 17 resultes of youtube, and most of them were from his great season and run in the tournament last year.
Kevin Durant with 16 vidoes coming up and most of them were of high school videos!
While, I know youtube.com does not have all the answers! But, it does prove one thing for sure is that Greg Oden is more popular, a well known name, and is a raising star. While the others will be right up their, they seem to still be some what falling behind. Just another twist, how about typing in OJ Mayo in and see what you get...88 videos of a another raising star!
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Gred Oden, Ohio State basketball, Greg Oden at Ohio State
Greg Oden
Get a load of this one. Greg Oden has not even played in one NCAA tournament game. Ohio State just started their Big Ten play. And that's right you guessed it, some are already talking about which NBA team Greg Oden can help. Check this out, on Philly.com their is this big write up about Greg Oden could help the Sixers!
We know that Greg Oden is the big men on campus...but let the young man focus on campus!! Ohio State is 2 and 1 in the Big ten play, and while Ohio State had a great game beating Tennessse this weekend. Let's just have Greg Oden focus on this year ahead of him in college. And then let's see what his next step will be.
Tom Brady the Next Great Basketball Star
This weekend is a big weekend for not only the Franchise of Indianapolis Colts, but also for Tom Brady the Next Great Basketball Star! Say what...but that's what one coach thought back when Marty Schottenheimer last won an NFL playoff game. Seriously check this great article and read out at DeadSpin.
Well, believe or not some people saw something Brady, and they even thought basketball star! That is very article, and we really enjoyed reading it. We really liked the idea that Tom Brady was something special and people saw, just in a different way.
Well, believe or not some people saw something Brady, and they even thought basketball star! That is very article, and we really enjoyed reading it. We really liked the idea that Tom Brady was something special and people saw, just in a different way.
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Gilbert Arenas does it again!
Gilbert Arenas Does it again! That's right! Check this one out! Now the real question is Gilbert Arenas best player in Washington franchise history?
Well, He has been hitting game winners left and right for the past few weeks we will admit! And if he is not the best he is in the top 5 for sure! I mean you have think back to the Bullet days with guys such as Elvin Hayes, Wes Unseld, and a few others you mention.
Well, just check out all the videos on youtube of recent Gilbert Arenas video, and even his party video as well.
Well, He has been hitting game winners left and right for the past few weeks we will admit! And if he is not the best he is in the top 5 for sure! I mean you have think back to the Bullet days with guys such as Elvin Hayes, Wes Unseld, and a few others you mention.
Well, just check out all the videos on youtube of recent Gilbert Arenas video, and even his party video as well.
Gilbert Arenas does it again!
Gilbert Arenas Does it again! That's right! Check this one out! Now the real question is Gilbert Arenas best player in Washington franchise history?
Well, He has been hitting game winners left and right for the past few weeks we will admit! And if he is not the best he is in the top 5 for sure! I mean you have think back to the Bullet days with guys such as Elvin Hayes, Wes Unseld, and a few others you mention.
Well, just check out all the videos on youtube of recent Gilbert Arenas video, and even his party video as well.
Well, He has been hitting game winners left and right for the past few weeks we will admit! And if he is not the best he is in the top 5 for sure! I mean you have think back to the Bullet days with guys such as Elvin Hayes, Wes Unseld, and a few others you mention.
Well, just check out all the videos on youtube of recent Gilbert Arenas video, and even his party video as well.
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