Tracy McGrady to join bulls?

Should the NBA crisis end (which is anytime but soon), swingman Tracy McGrady will sign with the Chicago Bulls.


Tmac has familiarity with the current Bulls' coach Tom Thibodeau being that he part of the coaching staff in his Houston Rocket days.

Will this move finally be able to push the Bulls to the Finals or maybe even win a championship?

What the bulls need:

• Someone who can take some scoring load off D.Rose.

Let's see Mac's average in Detroit where he suited up for a year:

• 8.0 points
• 3.5 rebounds
• 3.5 assists
• 23 minutes
• played 72 games

For a former scoring champ, this definitely ain't all-star numbers. However, Mac doesn't have to be a go to guy, just someone who can help DRose. If Mac can hit those jumpers more consistently than Korver's dismal play-off shooting,  he can be a good help. What's good about Mac's numbers was that he was able to play 72 games last year.

• Someone who can play defense

Tom Thibodeau is a defensive minded coach. We saw Tmac had his share of steals and blocked shots. Let's see if he can still do it in Chicago. However, coach and mac has familiarity with each other as they already worked with each other back in Houston.

Admittedly, I'm a Tmac fan, however, I don't see him being anywhere near his old form. I don't see him a game changer in Chicago, maybe at best, he would be like Antonion Mcdyess with the Spurs, an elderly statesman who's just there.


-Bloyd

I'll still GO with Marcus in 2013

The Basketball World was shaken after the rumor that Javale Mcgee is the next candidate for Naturalization. At first look, we can say that this legitimate center is a nice choice for the STARTING CENTER position of our Gilas Version 2. 

But how about our kababayan Marcus Douthit? What is next to this behemoth? 

Let us first discuss what can Pierre bring to the table.

• Javale Mcgee
• STRENGTHS 
1. This 23 year old monster is STILL not in his prime. 
2. Playing in the NBA gave this guy a first class training.
3. Being part of TEAM USA reserves is just a statement of how good he can be.
4. His intimidation factor can give Yi JianLian, Hamed Heddadi and other Asian Big Men a run for their money.
• WEAKNESSES
1. His J is still a suspect.
2. IF the plan of having him is final, and if the NBA resumes, how can he get the Chemistry we always need?
3. Do Pierre has the same attitude Big Daddy had?

Let us now go to the Reliable Big Daddy Douthit.

• Marcus Douthit
• STRENGTHS
1. In Filipino terms, Marcus is "SUBOK NA"
2. With him always available, we can say that the chemistry with him is always there.
3. Being an import in CBA, we can say that the competition he is playing is also World Class.
4. His Attitude fits in our Country.
• WEAKNESSES
1. He is aging.
2. Injury Prone.

BARBER SPEAK NOTES:

Personally, it would be nice to have Javale representing our country, but in 2013 I'll still go with Marcus as our Player. But looking in the future, Man! It is damn good! Having this two behemoth facing in the practice, it will definitely be good! Marcus teaching Javale some tricks and Javale polishing his J, it is like we are training a monster ready to explode in 2015.   

Goodluck to our Country! Our time will come! Hope that Javale realize to play in the country ;)

" Philip Zuñiga is a graduate of Philippine Normal University. He is a certified sports fan since 1996. "

NBA Lock out? No worries.

Yeah, all these money talk keep die hard fans from seeing their favorite teams and players strut their wares.

This is insane. Where is that so called "love for the game"? (yeah bloyd, how about our pockets!)

Anyhow, a friend posted this on his FB account, it probably is the next best thing to the real thing.

I admit, I'm a MARK CAGUIOA fan ;)

Just saw this pic in facebook. And SERIOUSLY I like this picture! The analogy of this picture is if we combine MJ23 and KB24, the result will be MC47! And as a Ginebra Fan, I'm definitely agree with this analogy!

We've seen the transformation of a young and aggressive Mark Caguioa during the early 2000's, and that Caguioa is a fierce guy. His crossover move can really kill his defender. During his prime, Caguioa showed the PBA fans on how to be a real competitor in the court. Yes his arrogant inside the court, but as what Filipinos say,, "MAY PAGMAMAYABANG NAMAN EH".  Who can forget about his ankle breaker against Jun Marzan of Shell?!  How about the CA-GUI-OA chant against Air21?!

After he got injured in 2008, and having his rehab on the year 2009, majority of PBA community thought (definitely not me) that he will fade away like other superstar in the PBA. But MC47 proved them wrong, YES his crossover is not the same as 2002, but his shooting ability is much improve. Also, his playmaking ability and his leadership is really admirable.  He became the leader of the team.

This is why MC47 will definitely be part of the next batch of 25 greatest players of the league, Yes, he doesn't have that MVP Plum in his name, but his contribution to the game says a lot. More importantly, His LOVE to the fans is the best attitude of this guy.

*the blog doesn't own the picture. No copyright infrigement intended.

" Philip Zuñiga is a graduate of Philippine Normal University. He is a certified sports fan since 1996. "

The Worm's HOF Speech

Personally, I'm quite happy for Rodman's induction to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. He really deserves to be part of this elite group. We all know that his explosive nature sometimes makes this guy "the Villain", but let's face it, even though his undersize for his position, he still LED the league in rebounding during his prime, but the best thing that really makes him popular is his defense to the best post player of  the opposite team.

Anyways, the best part of the speech for me:
"I didn't play the game for money and I didn't play the game to be famous."


Thank you youtube for this link.

" Philip Zuñiga is a graduate of Philippine Normal University. He is a certified sports fan since 1996. "