Monday Memories – Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story

After having a huge Throner after some Sunday night GOT, I needed something to keep the momentum going. Enter Dodgeball. Hell yes. What a classic. So many memorable moments. So may quote. You’re their Fonzi, Pete. Ayyyyy

First things first, Ben Stiller is the star of the show. I’m a big Stiller guy. Zoolander, Heavyweights, Meet The Parents, Tropic Thunder. The list goes on and on. The guy is fucking funny in his movies and White Goodman only enhanced his legacy. W-h-i-t……e. White Goodman is the spiritual sequel to Tony Perkins, my all-time favorite Ben Stiller role. People will always choose the final scene as their favorite, but I’m a fan of White’s interactions with Patricia. I break a mental sweat too. Grab a chair!

Line of the movie: My Cousin Ray Ray. BOOP. Dead

Honorable Mention: Patches talking about drinking his urine. No joke, I actually believe that this guy drank his own urine. That would be the least surprising thing I hear all day.

The most important takeaway from Dodgeball is the electric announcing team of Pepper and Cotton. This is how announcing should be. Pun after pun. One guy doing the play-by-play and the color guy providing the puns and one liners. Screw in game analysis. Make me laugh. If I was Fifa, I would do this strategy in a heartbeat. Imagine if a Bill Burr or Seth Rogen type were in the soccer booth? “And the guy is kicking the ball….and yeah he did it again and passed it to the other guy and Cotton needs new shorts!” Give me guys who know how to make audiences laugh. Entertain me.

 

I Love Everything About Derrick Rose to the New York Knicks

First things first, I told you so.

In terms of Derrick Rose to the Knicks, there is absolutely no debate. Make the trade. Take the risk. See what happens. Roll the dice, Phil

— Dan Girolamo (@Danny_Giro) June 21, 2016

So unless you were living under a rock, the big news in the NBA was Derrick Rose to the Knicks. The Bulls traded Derrick Rose, Justin Holiday, and a 2017 second-round pick to the Knicks in exchange for Robin Lopez, Jose Calderon, and Jerian Grant.

Initial reaction: NO MORE CALDERON. Thank the lord he is gone. However, you better believe Calderon will drop 30 against the Knicks this year. Mark it down. Robin Lopez had a decent year, but he is easily replaceable. The toughest one to say goodbye to is Jerian Grant because of his potential and bright upside. Knicks fans who were pissed at this trade because they had to give up Grant should answer this question: Was Grant the future PG of this team? I can answer that with a resounding NO.

I absolutely love this move. It’s Derrick Rose we are talking about! Yes, all of you statisticians will say how he’s missed more games than played in over the past few years. Rose had one of the most inefficient years as PG in the NBA last year. He’s a walking injury. He’s bad news yada yada yada.

This is Derrick Rose we are talking about. A former MVP who is only 27 years old. He averaged close to 18 points last year as opposed to Knicks point guards, who put up a putrid 7.6 points per game. Makes me sick thinking about it. Yes, I understand he’s logged a lot of miles on the knees, but why not take a chance on him? The Knicks have NOTHING to lose in this trade. If he sucks, oh well. He’s in the last year of his deal and will make $21.3 million this year. If he sucks, then we won’t sign him. Big deal. We’ve sucked before, we can suck again!

Phil rolled the dice. I still believe he has a plan. He was right with Porzingis. He’s taking a chance on Rose. We’re going to give a max deal to a center and although I hate him, I hope Phil says fuck it and signs Dwight Howard (No idea why I said this). The Knicks needed a shakeup and that’s what is happening.

I still say it with pride. IN PHIL WE TRUST.

NBA Draft Preview

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The NBA Draft is upon us, and will get going at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn this Thursday (June 23rd) at 8 P.M. on ESPN.

Top 8 Mock Draft

1. Philadelphia 76ers

Ben Simmons – LSU

It’s being reported that the 76ers have notified Ben and his reps that he will indeed be the number 1 pick come Thursday night. I believe it’s the right pick as he showed enough at LSU to make him worthy of the selection, but his game and attitude will need to improve to reach his superstar potential.

2. Los Angeles Lakers

Brandon Ingram – Duke

The North Carolina native progressed nicely over the year at Duke, showing toughness rebounding the ball, as well as a nice shooting touch (41% from downtown). He has all the makings of an all-star player and should fit in nicely with the young core in the city of angels.

3. Boston Celtics

Jamal Murray – Kentucky

This is where the draft really starts. Nobody has a clue what the Celtics are going to do. Ideally, they’d be trading the pick to acquire a proven veteran star. I don’t think they will be able to get it done so they settle for the flamethrower out of Kentucky.

4. Phoenix Suns

Jaylen Brown – California

Loved what I saw from the Freshman out of Cal. His big frame makes him a prototypical small forward in the NBA. He can attack the rim at will and his scoring abilities will be tough to deny. If he can get any sort of jumper, he will be a two-way stud at the next level.

5. Minnesota Timberwolves

Kris Dunn – Providence

Dunn bursted on to the scene last year and was named back to back Big East player of the year in 2015 and 2016. The former Friar has the size and play making ability you look for in your floor general. I thought he would come out after a superb red-shirt Sophomore season, but went back for his Junior year. The 6’4″ guard is a lock to go in the top 7.

6. New Orleans Pelicans

Buddy Hield – Oklahoma

The national player of the year had quite the season, I don’t know if anyone helped themselves more than Buddy did as far as the NBA is concerned. The Bahama native can shoot from anywhere on the floor, which will help him carve out a nice role for himself in the NBA.

7. Denver Nuggets

Dragan Bender – Croatia

Admittedly, I don’t know much about the 7 foot Croatian. So I am not going to act like I watched him play basketball. What I do know is that he looks like former Spider-man, Andrew Garfield. Let’s hope he’s better at basketball than Garfield is acting. Someone will take Bender early, maybe even higher than here.

8. Sacramento Kings

Marquese Chriss – Washington

The Freshman has shot up draft boards since the combine. Personally, I was not a huge fan of his game as an avid late night Pac-12 watcher. Shout out to Bill Walton. He was the 3rd scoring option on an average team, and I don’t know what position he would be a great fit for at the next level. He has a high ceiling, but comes with some vaunted bust potential. Gamble of the draft right here.

Draft Sleepers

Dejounte Murray – Point Guard, Washington

Malachi Richardson – Shooting Guard, Syracuse

Tyler Ulis – Point Guard, Kentucky

Possible Busts

Skal Labissiere – Forward, Kentucky

 

Will The Knicks Make a Pick?

The #Knicks are hosting a draft viewing for media Thursday suggesting they may be adding a pick.

— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) June 20, 2016

Yes, I think Phil will work some magic and either buy a pick, or make a trade into the back half of the first round or early on in the second. Here are some targets to watch for. We need guards Phil! My eyes can’t bare to see a Calderon-Vujacic backcourt ever again.

Isaiah Whitehead – Point Guard, Seton Hall

Demetrius Jackson – Point Guard, Notre Dame

Caris LeVert – Shooting Guard, Michigan

Malcolm Brogdon – Shooting Guard, Virginia

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