Constantly bombarded with coverage of Seattle sports up here in Alaska, one can't help but follow the Mariners every summer. We get all their games on TV and radio. The Mariners have a nice organization, stadium and fan base. They have a "good brand" here in the northwest, although the results on the field the past coupla years were dismal. Seattle's "team for the ages" … [Read more...] about Ichee-ro !
Wally's World
Where do the Spurs rank?
Let's assume the Spurs close out the Cadavers before the weekend is over to claim their 4th NBA title in 8 years. Dynasty? Absolutely. One of the all-time teams? You betcha. Now let's get specific. Assuming they win one more game in the next week or so, where does this Spurs team rank among the all-time great NBA teams??? Here's Wally's stab at the ranking: 1) … [Read more...] about Where do the Spurs rank?
NBA = Not Boston Again
Saw Danny Ainge being interviewed after the shockingly bad news from the draft lottery that the Celtics will not be getting one of the top lottery picks afterall, presumably either Oden or Durant. You could see the thoughts going through his head like "Gee, still can't get lucky ... now I'll actually have to be good at my job." and then ... "But wait, I've never been good at … [Read more...] about NBA = Not Boston Again
Spurs win in spite of themselves
Anyone watch last night's game Spurs vs Suns? I only saw the second half, but was amazed once again. The Spurs are insanely talented as a team ... and I stress "TEAM" ... they are well-structured as a unit with very talented players, most of whom play their roles very well. Pop is a great coach. They have won 3 chan'ships and are trying for a 4th right now. During this 7 … [Read more...] about Spurs win in spite of themselves
Mid-May Musings
I'm not a big NBA fan ... until the playoffs start and the games actually mean something. Midway through this year's playoffs, a couple things are evident. One is that there's some pretty good, exciting basketball being played out West. The upstart Warriors upstaged the Dallas Mavwrecks in one of the biggest playoff upsets in history. We're not too upset that Cuban's team … [Read more...] about Mid-May Musings