Mat likes John Lucas and cannot thank him enough for that glorious moment when he nailed that shot over #6 and helped the Bulls win that game over the Heat at the United Center last March.
This being said, Mat would absolutely love to see JL3 in that hideous all black uniform next season.
Why would Mat wish this upon a man he likes? Because John Lucas loves the basketball, and loves to heave shots towards the rim.
Sure he scores from time to time, but there's only one ball, and the more shots JL3 takes for the Heat, the fewer for #6, Wade, Bosh, or Ray Allen.
Mat was shocked that he read that the Heat were even interested. But I guess that goes to show what kind of impression he made on the Miami front office in those couple of meetings.
It's not going to happen, but Mat will let out a cheer mixed with laugh if it does.
Showing posts with label #6. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #6. Show all posts
Monday, July 9, 2012
#6 Disrepects Derrick
While speaking about the Team USA Olympic roster, #6 made a comment about the team that Mat believes was a direct shot at Derrick Rose.
"There's nothing that we don't have on this roster."
That was the quote from #6 after being asked about Derrick not being a part of the team.
Mat will never shy away from a chance to attack #6, but this one is almost too ridiculous to even get mad about.
#6 is just an idiot. He can't say the right thing. Why would you take a shot at a Chicago player when being questioned by Chicago media? How stupid is this guy?
If Derrick was asked the same question in a hypothetical world in which #6 was hurt, Derrick would have lauded #6's talents and said how much they miss a player like that.
Exactly what Kobe, Kevin Love, Russell Westbrook, and Kevin Durant ALL said about Derrick.
#6 just doesn't get it. He wants so much to be liked, but he doesn't know how to. It seems like every week there's another story about how this guy said something or did something (cough, the decision, cough) that alienates him to a collection of fans.
Whether he meant this one or not, which Mat thinks he probably is too dumb to realize what he actually said, he's now hated even more in Chicago than he was before.
Way to go #6, can't wait to see ya on your next visit to the UC.
"There's nothing that we don't have on this roster."
That was the quote from #6 after being asked about Derrick not being a part of the team.
Mat will never shy away from a chance to attack #6, but this one is almost too ridiculous to even get mad about.
#6 is just an idiot. He can't say the right thing. Why would you take a shot at a Chicago player when being questioned by Chicago media? How stupid is this guy?
If Derrick was asked the same question in a hypothetical world in which #6 was hurt, Derrick would have lauded #6's talents and said how much they miss a player like that.
Exactly what Kobe, Kevin Love, Russell Westbrook, and Kevin Durant ALL said about Derrick.
#6 just doesn't get it. He wants so much to be liked, but he doesn't know how to. It seems like every week there's another story about how this guy said something or did something (cough, the decision, cough) that alienates him to a collection of fans.
Whether he meant this one or not, which Mat thinks he probably is too dumb to realize what he actually said, he's now hated even more in Chicago than he was before.
Way to go #6, can't wait to see ya on your next visit to the UC.
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Injured Olympians
This Olympic season was shaping up to be a big one for the Bulls. With Luol representing the home colors, Derrick the PG of the USA, and Joakim representing France, the team with the best record was going to be on full display in London.
Then Luol tore some ligaments in his wrist, Derrick, well, Mat thinks you know, and Jo badly twisted his ankle in Game 3.
There's been much ado about Luol going forward and participating in the games. Mat wishes he wouldn't, but completely understands the importance and cannot blame Luol.
Oddly enough, Mat is happy that Noah will be sitting out.
Mat likes the Olympics, especially basketball, but he has his other reasons, like this, this and this. But he'd much rather see Joakim have a full offseason and come back in full form on Opening Night.
This reminds Mat a lot of the World Baseball Classic. Everyone whines and moans when their players decide to participate, but then the second the tournament starts, we all want our home country to win.
It's a double edged sword of sorts. Mat would much rather Luol had the surgery the day after the Bulls were ousted, but now that he's playing, Mat would love to see the Brits have some success and Lu show the world what kind of player he is.
Of course in the end though, the Americans need to win to continue showing our dominance. But Mat wouldn't be totally against seeing something unfortunate occur to #6.
Disclaimer : Mat never wishes ill will on any players, it's merely a figure of speech. Ok, no it's not. Mat kind of wants #6 to get hurt. Nothing life threatening though, that'd be cruel. Just career threatening.
Friday, June 29, 2012
Bulls Division Draft Grades (Cleveland)
Cleveland Cavaliers - Dion Waiters SG Syracuse, Tyler Zeller PF North Carolina
The Cavs got two players who were solid in college. Both had their special games, but neither struck Mat as superstars in their times at school.
Waiters seemed to Mat like a stretch at pick 4. Dion did not start a single game at Syracuse. Mat knows sometimes college talent explodes at the professional level, but not able to break the top 5 on a college team doesn't scream lottery pick.
Mat likes Zeller and believes he has a chance to be a nice impact player in the center of that lineup, but feels that the 3 picks they gave up might have been too much. The trade was 17 (Zeller) for 23, 33, and 34. It's not to say Mat is sold on any of the 3 guys the Mavs got, because he most certainly isn't and is pretty sure Zeller will be the best of the 4 involved, but to move up 6 picks, it seemed like a hefty price.
Overall Mat applauds the Cavs for taking some risks. They certainly have built themselves a nice little core. But they are still a long way from the glory days of the #6 era in Cleveland.
Grade - B
The Cavs got two players who were solid in college. Both had their special games, but neither struck Mat as superstars in their times at school.
Waiters seemed to Mat like a stretch at pick 4. Dion did not start a single game at Syracuse. Mat knows sometimes college talent explodes at the professional level, but not able to break the top 5 on a college team doesn't scream lottery pick.
Mat likes Zeller and believes he has a chance to be a nice impact player in the center of that lineup, but feels that the 3 picks they gave up might have been too much. The trade was 17 (Zeller) for 23, 33, and 34. It's not to say Mat is sold on any of the 3 guys the Mavs got, because he most certainly isn't and is pretty sure Zeller will be the best of the 4 involved, but to move up 6 picks, it seemed like a hefty price.
Overall Mat applauds the Cavs for taking some risks. They certainly have built themselves a nice little core. But they are still a long way from the glory days of the #6 era in Cleveland.
Grade - B
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