Matso's Monster Island

The Assumption: Kobe Bryant is the most dominant shooting guard in the league.
The Truth: Ray Allen is the most dominant shooter in the league.

Last night, Ray Allen was unconcious. You cannot tell me that Ray Allen is not the illest shooter in the league. Forget Peja, forget Reggie. Ray "I Deserve More Money Than #8" Allen cannot be defended. I'm not putting him in that all-around category like T-Mac or A.I., but boy's stroke was more pristine than spring water in Sac-Town. Nate McMillin knows how to create shots for him and they do it well.
I'm an old-school Sonics fan (Perkins, Kemp, GP), and it's nice to see them making noise in the post-season. Their young guys are playing their part extremely well. Ridnour is gonna be real nice in the future I think, maybe even Nash type. Shard is brushing off his High School tendencies and is maturing (finally). And for once they have rebounding! Fortson (who I would not wanna meet in person by myself in fear of getting whacked) is a beast who controls shit in the paint. Jerome "Who?" James is using his 7 foot length like he should. It's amazing seeing him make moves in the paint like he is against the Kings.

I honestly feel the Sonics could make a series with the Spurs (if everything goes as scheduled). We got enough big men to hold Duncan down whether its by hacking or straight up defending. Ridnour can work against Parker well and hopefully Antonio Daniels or Ray can control Ginnobili. Manu is the one cat I fear most. He is the X-factor for the Spurs and if anything, he will decide the series. I know George Karl was bitching bout him "driving the lane and just elbowing people and drawing fouls." George, what are your players doing? Melo tries some bullshit spin moves and then gets stripped. Kenyon isn't doing much. The only player making a contribution is Andre Miller, and hes no lane dweller. You gotta respect Manu and his game. He knows how to put the ball in the basket and he isn't afraid of getting beat up.

Maybe I'll add more NBA shit in a later blog. All I know is that I haven't been interested in the NBA playoffs like this since the Knicks made their run in 99. Since then it's been dismal shit. Also, TNT beats the shit out of ESPN with the analysis and broadcasters. Also, having Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith and Sir Charles helps. A lot better than Legler, Greg Anthony and my enemy Stephen A. Smith. Can't stand dude. Anyways, I'm gone. 9 days left in NY. Then FL. Then MAYBE NYC for an internship. Hopefully....