Spot me 10 - NBA edition

1. NBA lockout is over. Your reaction
Ebizz: i think the lockout is something that has to happen because of how times continue to change and our economy continues to change. i do not like how alot of the greed stood out (in my opinion) from both sides players and owners..

DProfessor: Truthfully it was some Thursday nights that I missed the NBA. Other than than, this is a good time to start the season. NFL is wrapping up, NCAA football is done minus the pillow fight of a BCS game, NCAA hoops is starting to jump off, BAM - in comes the NBA on Xmas and damn near games non-stop until May. Crazy thing is the owners still can't save themselves from themselves. Contracts came down but you know they still gonna draft on potential vs proves guys, still overpay the Tyson Chandler's of the world, and still make dumb trades.

2. Christmas day tip off's. Should this always be the start of the season?
Ebizz: i would not be mad if the season started on christmas every year. Around that time football starts to slow down a little and basketball starts to make its way toward the forefront. also with a christmas day start, we can get involved in

college a little more as opposed to waiting until tourney time

DProfessor: Couldn't agree more. I would still love the 82 game schedule but that would just push the season until July with the Finals. But who cares, its not like we watching baseball.

3. CP3 held hostage by the league
Ebizz: Can we say UNFAIR?? I understand the NBA wants to put their foot down, but eventually that foot will be placed in mouth. Because eventually you have to give the man what he wants, why not get something out of the deal why you can? Oh wait, I guess that why you have people who make realistic basketball decisions in these positions, not the damn NBA itself

DProfessor: For all the people that said that MJ, McHale, Danny Ainge, and every other GM had bad trade and personnel decisions, where are you know??? That was the BEST trade NO will get for Paul unless Rene and Rasta Monsta have something to do with it. That inital Laker - Houston - NO deal worked for ALL sides, which is a rarity. Then the Clippers deal was even more over the top. Those types of trades wouldn't fly in fantasy bball, let alone on NBA2k.

4. What Will D-Howard do?
Ebizz: Of course New Jersey/ Brooklyn wants him long term, but if the Nets cannot pull off a big signing to play along with D will, I think he will take his talents elsewhere. My Lakers can surely use him( and btw..who gives a care wtf shaq hating ass will have to say about this. Shaq is not the only great big man to play in Laker land)

DProfessor: He needs his own lane. If he goes to LA, he might as well change is name to Shaq Jr. and that might be an insult to Shaq Sr. Take his talents to Brooklyn, make a Roc Nation mixtape, and start hanging out with 50 cent and the Money Team.

5. Rookies you want to see
Ebizz: Mr Kemba Walker and also Kyrie Irving...Both are exciting. Kemba will always be lights out, and Kyrie has everything you want in a point guard. With time they will both be good NBA players.

DProfessor: Of course Kyrie and Kemba, but how about Marshon Brooks? The Celtics are getting old and if they can find time for Von Wafer, Brooks has got to get some shine in these back to back to back nights. Besides, with all these supersteams starting to pop up, it would be cool if Rondo can assemble him a team along with buying a jumpshot during the offseason.

6. Who had the best offseason?
Ebizz: Hands down the Pacers.They've acquired George Hill, OJ Mayo, and David West to a team that was pretty damn good already. Also Clippers who picked up Caron Butler, and Chauncey Billups

DProfessor: The Pacers. They are also trying to swing Jamal Crawford too. Say what you want, but they played good for their team down the stretch. Dear small market teams, this is how you structure a team.

7. Offseason loosers?
Ebizz: My damn Lakers. Not only did we loose Phil, we loss Lamar Odom and Shannon Brown with nothing in return...smh

DProfessor: I will just say the Lakers and Chris Paul and leave it alone.

8. Eddy Curry to the Heat?????????

Ebizz: Who what when and WHY? Would have been easier to just sign Kwame. He sucks just as bad, and he (unlike Curry) has actually active in the league the last few years. On a side note: Kwame signed a $7 million dollar deal.... (we just had a lockout where the owners talked about ways to save money, then they turn around and give this guy this much money?!Terrible)

DProfessor: Every team needs a goon. Either he is on HGH or slim-fast. Nice pick up in Shane Battier though. Given their cap inflexibility, the Heat had to get a big body some kind of way. And they let Mike Bibby fly to NY.

9. Nene's destination?

Ebizz: I thought he would have been a perfect fit for the Heat. A grimey and aggressive big who can score as well. New Jersey would be a great fit for Nene, if he is not interested in winning anytime soon. Other than that, Houston, Portland, Boston should be making a push for him because they all need him

DProfessor: I think Nene on the Pujols Pay Me Plan. He either stays in Denver where he can make max money or goes somewhere with some money like.....Orlando? Chicago?

10. Will the Mavericks repeat?


Ebizz: I say that right now the Mavs are making some sneaky moves. They stole Odom from us, signed Rudy and let a few pieces walk. Im thinking that they are trying to make something else big happen down there. But at this moment I cannot say yes because of how unpredictable the post season was last year (Memphis Grizz and the Pacers)

DProfessor: Neah. They got hot last year and there can't be much left in the tank for JKidd. No more JJ Barea, aka Laker killer, aka slowest guy to ever make a layup. I don't see how they get back to that level with Caron Butler (who helped them out to the great record they had) and Tyson Chandler.