Its been a while since I got on here. Today seems like a good day to share my thoughts though.
Best Team(Right now)- Spurs
I said it. The Spurs are rolling. Tim Duncan is healthy and aging with grace. Tony Parker lost his girl, but he hasn't lost a step on the court. Manu looks great as a starter. Its a different feel having him in from the start of the game. Richard Jefferson is back to being himself after an off season last year. The Spurs are real contenders. Are they the team to beat in the west? No, that would be the defending champs from LA. Should the Lakers be worried? I think so. Once Bynum comes back the Lakers are officially the deepest and best team in the league; however if he isn't at full strength then it wont help them. As of right now the Spurs are playing the best basketball in the league. I'm impressed.
Rookie of the Year- Blake Griffin
This is kind of that "no shit" moment of the day. Blake Griffin is on another level compared to all the other rookies. Hes explosive, physical, and determined. If the Clippers were 15-8, Blake would be getting early consideration for MVP, but they suck. Its the Clippers though, they always suck. This guy is going to be a star. Could you imagine one day seeing Clippers vs Lakers in the playoffs? That's something basketball fans would love, especially if it could happen this year or next. Anyway, Bleezy is the best rookie hands down.
Surprise Team- Knicks
Wow, my Knicks don't suck for the first time in a long time. Amare is coming on strong as of late, putting up over 30 a game over the last six games. Raymond Felton is a perfect fit in New York. Hes tenacious and has some flare, which fans in New York love. The biggest surprise from the Knicks has been Landry Fields. He seems like a plain Jane type dude to me, but hes making an impact. Over 10 points a game and over seven boards a game. The Knicks look poised to make the playoffs and that's a good thing for the league. If New York and LA are in the playoffs the NBA is in good shape. If the Knicks keep this up they may be able to make some noise come April.
Early Season MVP- Derrick Rose
Please watch a Bulls game if you can. Rose is the most entertaining player in the game right now. He can take it to the hoop, hes developed a jump shot, and can even step out and shoot the three ball. Rose has matured so much in such a short amount of time. He kept Chicago afloat while Boozer was out and now he looks to take them to the next level. If this team can gel and really put the pieces together, I could see them in the Eastern Conference Finals. They wont get to the finals, but they could get close. I think Chicago is one shooting guard away from being a championship team. With that said though, they have an amazing point guard in Rose that can overcompensate for his team's deficiencies.
Its been a great month and a half so far. I cant wait to see what else is in store for this season.
