Dwight Howard Saga: Houston Wants a Problem!

How important is it for NBA teams to work a deal for Dwight Howard? Howard has gone on record quoting that the only team he wanted to play for was the "Brooklyn Nets". Last season Howard said he would not resign with the Lakers or Rockets if traded to Los Angeles or Houston. Now the Brooklyn Nets Howard's preferred choice has decided to move away from the "circus show" that is Dwight Howard and the merry go round Barnum and Bailey show he has created. 

This brings me to this point, it's a sad day when a franchise player single handily destroys a NBA franchise by pity patting and pouting about where they are playing. Especially after signing an extension with the franchise less that 4 months ago.So has Dwight Howard put himself in position where fans in Orlando are read to boo him and say enough is enough? Has Howard destroyed his reputation as a player will the NBA market for Howard start to reflect his personality issues? 

Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey has thrown in all his chips including the future of the franchise to nab "SuperMan" out of Orlando. Houston traded PG Kyle Lowry to Toronto and amnestied Luis Scola. Rockets have simply mortgaged the franchise in hopes of landing Dwight Howard but is he worth the cost? Imagine the trade occurs and Howard is disgruntled in Houston decides to walk away after the 2012-2013 season and enter free agency next summer. Plain and simple Howard is not worth the cost of blowing up a franchise just to watch him walk away after one season. Houston Do You Really Want A Problem?

When the 2012 NBA off season concludes Dwight Howard could end up as the most hated man in the NBA based on his un-SuperMan like attitude. Orlando Magic should take the best deal available and let Howard become some other Owner or GM's problem child. Orlando trade Howard cut your ties let him go if Rockets are willing to send over young talent and future lottery picks take it. Rebuild the franchise get rid of the clown with the size 18 buffalo shoes.

For the Houston Rockets this could be the worst deal in NBA history. Some pundits have compared the gutting of the Rockets roster to the gutting of the Heat in 2011. Seriously stop, the Miami Heat was a team gutting their roster for 2 Hall of Famers and 1 All Star with guaranteed long term contracts with a NBA Championship to follow. Howard your no LeBron James or Dwayne Wade and NBA GM's and Owners should stay away from the circus show you have created. Superman has already lost the city/burrough of Brooklyn. Dwight Howard what franchise will he destroy next? I guess Houston Seriously Wants a Problem...

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NBA Off Season 2013...

The NBA Finals are over LeBron James, Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh have ushered in a new era ready to take the NBA to a new level. Now the shift occurs the "BIG BOOM" to the NBA 's new Miami Heat era has exploded and now there are casualties. NBA players are on the move and NBA franchises including the L.A. Lakers and Brooklyn Nets are creating tidal waves in free agency. As the casualties fall and NBA empires young and old are rebuilt to compete in the NBA's new market defectors have also changed sides. Ray Allen once a Boston Celtic general "the only player to shake the hands of Miami Heat players after game 7 in Miami" has agreed to a new deal in South Beach.


Steve Nash signs with rival Lakers creating a MVP back court with Kobe Bryant. Move puts Lakers into prime position to challenge OKC Thunder for Western Conference supremacy. Nash trade also keeps Bynum and Gasol in L.A. giving the "Purple and Gold" brass an opportunity to keep most of the Lakers "Boom or Buss" plans intact.


New York Knicks sign Jason Kidd believing the veteran point guard can help the trio of Carmelo, Chandler and Stoudemire mesh on the basketball court. Kidd says he signed to help with the maturation process of Jeremy Lin. Lin is currently being pursued heavily by the Houston Rockets.


Los Angeles Clippers are progressively moving forward during the off season adding Jamal Crawford and Lamar Odom two of the best sixth man in the NBA over the past 4-5 years. Clippers re-signed Chauncey Billups creating possibly the deepest roster in the NBA. Clippers are ready to challenge the Thunder this season youth, athleticism, veteran sharp shooting and excellent inside paint presence will keep the Clippers in the race in 2013.


Brooklyn Nets acquired Joe Johnson in a big trade deal keeping franchise "face" Deron Williams in a Brooklyn Nets uniform. The re-signing of Gerald Wallace plays a significant role in the movement of the Nets moving forward. Don't look now but Nets have enough pieces with Brook Lopez serving as a dominant presence to challenge to Miami Heat for the next several seasons.


 Ray Allen to Miami many "NorEasters" believe     Allen turned red coat and ran to the side of the enemy. Only issue the Celtics treated Allen like an after thought during his last season in Boston. Canceled trades to Memphis and bickering with team PG Rajon Rondo created a rift that could not be repaired. Kevin Garnett returned to Boston with a 3yr $34million contract while the Celtics offered Allen a 2yr $12 million contract big difference. Celtics shook hands with PG/SG Jason Terry prior to Allen's decision. Yes, Allen was offered more cash from the Celtics but something tells me this is personal and Allen wants to stick it to the Celtics.


Miami Heat made the landscape of the NBA shift to a new era. Franchises jumping on board and moving forward will have a chance to compete. Organizations not sitting on the sidelines will continue in mediocrity. Example Brookyln Nets in / Orlando Magic out...


So what are we to expect, what will be the next fall out as we turn to the next chapter in the NBA. Here's a few thoughts.


1.) Expect the Brooklyn Nets to vastly improve (automatic dark horse..)
2.) Boston Celtics v. Miami Heat rival will intensify (Bad Blood..)
3.) Western Conference Thunder, Lakers, Spurs, and Clippers one of these four teams are NBA Finals bound 2013...
4.) Dwight Howard the wait will continue, will he explode psychologically or will Orlando ship him out...


Note: Yes I know a NorEaster is a generally a term used for snowstorms duh....

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"Just Make it Count" 2012 NBA Draft Outlook...

With the Miami Heat winning the 2012 NBA Championship the NBA has entered into another era a new generation. So has this year's NBA Draftees on Thursday June 29th former NCAA Collegiate player's will be turning the new pages in their life. This is a life changing moment for both the players and the NBA. The first draft of the Miami Heat era. In the 1980's we had the Celtics- Lakers, in 1990's we had Pistons and Bulls, 2000's brought us the Lakers and now 2010's will bring us the Miami Heat so that's why this draft is so important. Tim Duncan, Kobe Bryant and Garnett are getting older while the new breed Durant, Carmelo, and James have taken the crowns. The 2012 NBA Finals was a good example of that as the new breeds met in for a Larry O'Brien trophy. So who will be the players from the 2012 draft that will help strengthen this generation of the NBA? Who are the role players and who are the future Superstars in the 2012 NBA Draft?


1.) Consensus 2012 NBA Draft #1 player off the boards ready to fly a Jet to New Orleans Anthony Davis. Anthony Davis played point guard as a kid in High School has grown 10inches over the past 5 yrs. Potential prolific NBA shot blocker. Has to grow into his game in the post limited offensively. Most of his offense struggles come from his growth spurt once he settles in with his height and truly learns the game watch out. I don't feel it will be automatic but he will make a difference during some games with the New Orleans Hornets during his rookies season after that the shies the limit.   


The one concern we had in New Orleans was how Okafor and Davis would mesh together. Now that thought is gone as Okafor was recently traded to the Washington Wizards making room for Davis to be the unquestioned Center in the Hornets locker room. The sense of ownership will fit Davis well in the Big Easy and allow him to mature at a faster pace.  Anthony Davis by consensus is the #1 pick in the NBA Draft. 


2012 NCAA Awards include the following:. 

• 2012 National Player of the Year (AP,Naismith, Robertson, Rupp, TSN, Wooden)
• 2012 Defensive Player of the Year (Driesell& NABC)
• 2012 Freshman of the Year (Macy andUSBWA)
• 2012 Pete Newell Big Man Award
• 2012 NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player
• 2012 SEC Player of the Year (SEC coaches,TSN and AP)
• 2012 SEC Freshman of the Year (SEC coaches and TSN)
• 2012 SEC Newcomer of the Year (AP)
• 2012 SEC Defensive Player of the Year (SEC coaches)

2.) Thomas Robinson believes he is the best available player in the 2012 NBA Draft and so do we at JMC Sportsbook. Thomas Robinson is a man child and probably the most NBA ready player in the 2012 NBA draft. Michael Jordan and the Bobcats can't screw this one up right? There's also rumors about the Bobcats moving out of the #2 slot and the CATS have been busy leading up to the draft. Bobcats recent trade with the Detroit Pistons has us believing the Bobcats are looking to take Thomas Robinson. The Bobcats traded Corey Maggette for Ben Gordon adding an outside shooter to the roster possibly preparing to draft a big man in the draft. This takes away my #3 player and soon to be prolific NBA shooter Bradley Beale.  In Robinson the Bobcats receive a player hungry to be an all star at the next level best value for your buck Thomas Robinson. Michael Jordan this is no Kwame Brown.

• 2012 Associated Press First Team All-American^[9][10]
• 2012 CBSSports.com First Team All-American^[11][12]
• 2012 Big 12 Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year
• 2012 Associated Press Big 12 Player of the Year
• 2012 Sporting News First Team All American
• 2012 ESPN.COM National Player of the Year
• 2012 NABC First Team All American
• 2012 John R. Wooden Award Finalist^[11]
• 2012 Naismith College Player of the Year Finalist^[11]

3.) Bradley Beal many scouts have him pinned as the next Eric Gordon with a twist of Ray Allen type player in the NBA. The former Florida Gator averaged 14.8 pts per game  and 6.7 rebs while gathering several freshman awards under the tutelage of Billy Donovan.  As a high school senior at Charminade College Preparatory in St Louis Beal average 32.5 pts and was placed as top high school player in the "Show-Me State". As a shooter he has possible longevity in the NBA real solid player. Look for him to join the Washington Wizards back court next to John Wall. 

• SEC All-Freshman Team (2011–12)
• First-Team All-SEC (2011–12)

4.) Harrison Barnes the kid from Chapel Hill North Carolina home of the Tar Heels watching the young man in college was a joy.  Criticized for his down falls after Kendall Marshall was injured last season. Barnes still showed that he was a scorer and at #4 his a good pick for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Cavaliers draft 2011 NBA Rookie of the Year Kyrie Irvin last season and he blossomed. So if the knock about Barnes is the fact he needs to play next to a point guard Cavs have a good one to help him along the way.  Barnes averaged 17.3 pts, 5.2 rpg, and 45% FG. Needs to work on free throw shooting 73.9% college career shooter at the charity strip. 

• 2012 Second Team All-American (NABC)
• 2012 First Team All-ACC

5.) At #5 we are currently torn between John Henson and Michael Kidd- Gilchrist both players should be available at this point and good big man are hard to find at the pro level. John Henson has great potential and can form a inside nucleus plaing next to Demarcus Cousins once the Kings figure out their system Sacramento has enough young pieces to shock  teams in the Western Conference. Last season the Kings drafted Jimmer Fredette and Isiah Thomas searching for a point guard of the future. Isiah  outplayed Fredette in their 2011 rookie campaigns for the Kings but something tells us the Kings might still be searching for a PG and the Kings already have their big man in Cousins down low on the blocks to do the dirty work. 

• 2x ACC Defensive Player of the Year (2011, 2012)
• First team All-ACC (2012)

Drafting MKG at this position would be excellent for the Kings as MKG would solve the back court situation for the Kings. Drafting MKG allows Tyreke Evans to move back to his natural position while adding solid play on the wing. MKG is going to be a veteran type heads up player who can help provide leadership on a young team. Yes, rookie providing leadership and the Kings need it. Coach Calipari called him the hardest working player in the Kentucky locker last season... 

6.) Of course we could be wrong with all the shaking and moving NBA  teams have done leading up to the NBA draft look for trades and moves to continue. This is going to be a unique draft after Davis and Robinson as most teams will no longer be earching for the best talent on the board but looking for missing puzzle pieces instead. Owners in 2012 are most interested in signing players that can compliment the future direction of the franchise. Individuals who owners and GM's feel can add that additional spark the franchise was missing in 2011. Due to the perceived lack of talent teams will also be moving players looking to add picks for future drafts. 


2012 Trades Prior to Draft:  


New Orleans Hornet traded Emeka Okafor, Trevor Ariza to Wizards for Rashard Lewis, 2012 second round pick (?-?) on 2012-06-20


Houston Traded Chase Budinger, rights to Lior Eliyahu to Timberwolves for 2012 first round pick (?-?) on 2012-06-26


Detroit Pistons traded Ben Gordon and a 2013 protected first-round draft pick to the   
Charlotte Bobcats for swingman Corey Maggette. 2012-06-27

Sense Anthony Davis is the consensus #1 2012 NBA Draft recipient we saved his highlight's for last here's the Anthony Davis highlight reel...

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