Saturday, February 26, 2011

Top 50 NBA Players Right Now

Watching the NBA All-Star Game last weekend, and then seeing all the trades made right before the trade deadline hit gave me the idea to list who I think are the 50 best players in the NBA as of right now.

1. Kobe Bryant - L.A. Lakers                             
2. Lebron James - Miami Heat                       
3. Dwayne Wade - Miami Heat                     
4. Kevin Durant - Oklahoma City Thunder             
5. Derrick Rose - Chicago Bulls
6. Dwight Howard - Orlando Magic
7. Carmelo Anthony - New York Knicks
8. Chris Paul - New Orleans Hornets
9. Amar'e Stoudemire  - New York Knicks
10. Deron Williams - New Jersey Nets
11. Dirk Nowitzki - Dallas Mavericks
12. Paul Pierce - Boston Celtics
13. Steve Nash - Phoenix Suns
14. Rajon Rondo - Boston Celtics
15. Pau Gasol - L.A. Lakers
16. Joe Johnson - Atlanta Hawks
17. Tim Duncan - San Antonio Spurs
18. Monta Ellis - Golden State Warriors
19. Lamarcus Aldridge - Portland TrailBlazers
20. Russell Westbrook - Oklahoma City Thunder
21. Rudy Gay - Memphis Grizzlies
22. Kevin Love - Minnesota Timberwolves
23. Chris Bosh - Miami Heat
24. Blake Griffin - L.A. Clippers
25. Manu Ginobli - San Antonio Spurs
26. Kevin Garnett - Boston Celtics 
27. Ray Allen - Boston Celtics
28. Brandon Roy - Portland TrailBlazers
29. Carlos Boozer - Chicago Bulls
30. Tony Parker - San Antonio Spurs
31. Jason Terry - Dallas Mavericks
32. Lamar Odom - L.A. Lakers
33. Al Horford - Atlanta Hawks
34. Tyreke Evans - Sacramento Kings
35. Danny Granger - Indiana Pacers
36. David Lee - Golden State Warriors
37. Josh Smith - Atlanta Hawks
38. Brook Lopez - New Jersey Nets
39. Jamal Crawford - Atlanta Hawks
40. Kevin Martin - Houston Rockets 
41. Stephen Jackson - Charlotte Bobcats
42. Eric Gordon - L.A. Clippers
43. Joakim Noah - Chicago Bulls
44. Gerald Wallace - Portland TrailBlazers
45. Andrew Bogut - Milwaukee Bucks
46. Steph Curry - Golden State Warriors
47. Michael Beasley - Minnesota Timberwolves
48. Brandon Jennings - Milwaukee Bucks
49. Andre Iguodala - Philadelphia 76ers
50. Luis Scola - Houston Rockets

Others: David West, Zac Randolph, Andre Miller, Elton Brand, Andrea Bargnani, Chauncey Billups, John Wall, Hedo Turkoglu, Al Jefferson, J.R. Smith

Friday, February 25, 2011

"Do your own thing, F what they do." - B.o.B.

It seems like being real is becoming a thing of the past. Being real is one of the most attractive qualities in any human. The ability to not care what people think is refreshing. Being real doesn't mean being rude, or being blind to the fact that others have feelings and opinions. Being real is having your own thoughts, opinions, and not living behind the ghost of who you think others want you to be. If you're country, be country. If you're gangster, be gangster. If you're gay, be gay. If you're misunderstood, embrace it. Don't be worried if people are going to question your race, gender, sexuality, religion, or even political views. If you can't do you, then who the hell can? If you have a sense of humor, be funny. If you like to play harder than you work, so be it. Don't let anyone hold you to their set of standards; you're not them. For me, I like hip-hop music, and sports. But I also like to read, write, and draw. A lot of people think that it's wierd for someone to enjoy things that are so different. But that's who I am, and always will be. I love it when people are assertive. I like seeing people push the envelope, and dare to do and say things that most others wouldn't. I like when people speak their minds, and don't worry about the consequences. Real recognize real, and always will. Be who you are, do what you like, and keep it one hundred.