GarageGabs

I’m starting a new feature called “quick slants”. Basically news stories of the day that I don’t have time to do entire posts on, but want to give quick opinions on. Feel free to add.

Here goes:

Raiders Hire Kiffin: Somebody had to take the job. I really think Oakland is a bit to much for a coach with ZERO head coaching experience to take on. Lucky for Kiffin, things can only get better.

Garnett Suspended One Game: Didn’t get this one. You should be punished for INTENT, not if the punch lands or not. I realize, Carmello “restarted” a fight that had been settled, but Garnett should have gotten at least half of Anthony’s suspension. He tried to do the same thing that Anthony succeeded in doing…punch someone in the face.

Suns On Another Streak : Beat the Wizards tonight, and beat em bad. Steve Nash is starting to make a case for a 3rd MVP. I still believe that come playoff time, the Suns will go down.

Raiders To Make A Run At Vick: Fitting time frame for this to pop up huh? New coach in Oakland and Vick with his secret compartments. The rumor has Vick and the Falcons 1st round pick (#10) going to Oakland for….get this: Randy Moss, Jerry Porter, and the number 1 pick. Yeah, this ain’t happening folks, but it sure is fun to think about.

Iverson & Anthony Join Forces: Denver won their 5th in a row tonight, as they played just their 2nd game with both Iverson and Anthony on the court. Can they compete in the West? I think they can but not just because of these two guys. Why? The emergence of Steve Blake and the return of Nene Hilario. Steve Blake is the PERFECT compliment to Iverson and Anthony as an intelligent, pass first point guard who can stick the occasional shot. Watching him play 2 nights ago vs. Memphis (yeah, I know, it was Memphis) Blake was looking very “Steve Nashish”…yes, I know that is a stretch.  Nene Hilario just happens to be the perfect compliment to often injured Marcus Camby. If Nene Hilario can provide enough of a presence when Camby sits, Camby might just be fresh for the playoffs. A fresh Camby means a HUGE defensive presence in the middle for the Nuggets, which is number two only to guard play come the NBA playoffs.