First Team all-NBA G- Kobe Bryant (5th place in my MVP voting) Kobe Bryant is still doing it, man. Surrounded by more question marks than any Laker roster since the Malone/Payton experiment in ’03-’04, Bryant has been forced to watch injuries, roster changes and a monumental coaching switch derail the first third of the season. The Lakers are a losing team, stuck … [Read more...] about Joe Manganiello’s Trimester all-NBA selections: First Team
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Joe Manganiello’s Trimester all-NBA selections: Second Team
All-NBA second team G- Russell Westbrook I figured I’d kick off my second team the same way I began the third team: with an often criticized but omni-talented leading guard. The big difference between Rondo and Westbrook in 2012, however, is the production of their respective teams. While the C’s are simply the fourth best team in their division and … [Read more...] about Joe Manganiello’s Trimester all-NBA selections: Second Team
Joe Manganiello’s Trimester all-NBA selections: Third Team
All-NBA third team G- Rajon Rondo I am not afraid of what Celtics fans will say about this. Much like Eminem’s closing freestyle in the 2000s film “8mile,” I simply know everything they have to say against me. I know all about the 12.3 assists Rondo is averaging per night, three full assists ahead of the next closest player. Rondo is also having his best … [Read more...] about Joe Manganiello’s Trimester all-NBA selections: Third Team
Damian Lillard: the fastest growing party in the NBA
By Joe Manganiello Everybody aims to show up to the party on time, with being fashionably-late often a chic and acceptable alternative. But there is a big difference between joining the party in progress and just plain being late. So let me state how grateful I am that I wasn’t late to the Damien Lillard party. Just being honest, I had barely seen Lillard play before … [Read more...] about Damian Lillard: the fastest growing party in the NBA
Six Divisions in Six Weeks: Central (part two)
By Joe Manganiello 3. Milwaukee Bucks (’11-’12 record: 31-35) Best player: The Brandon Jennings era in Milwaukee is entering its fourth season. Jennings is coming off his best season yet as a professional, where he saw his points-per-game, field-goal percentage, assists and steals all rise while his turnovers decreased. At the age of 23, Jennings might be a top 10 … [Read more...] about Six Divisions in Six Weeks: Central (part two)