Lundi 30 août 2010 à 11:05
MANILA, Philippines – It is a given that Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant are among the best cagers to have played in the National Basketball Association (NBA). But who is really better?
For Los Angeles Lakers point guard Derek Fisher, there is no answer to that question.
“I think there will always be a debate over who’s the best player to play basketball,” Fisher told Asian reporters during a Cisco TelePresence videoconference last month.
“I think Kobe has answered it by saying it’s near impossible to compare to a guy that largely played in different eras, didn’t really have to play against each other for long stretches of time,” he continued.
Bryant’s teammate also commented on the never-ending Kobe vs. MJ debate.
“It’s a disservice to Bill Russell and Oscar Robertson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Julius Erving and all those men that that really helped make the NBA what it is today to only single out Kobe and MJ,” he stated.
When asked what he thinks Bryant should do to reach Jordan’s level or even surpass him, Fisher thinks the 2010 Finals Most Valuable Player does not need to do something extra.
“Kobe needs to continue to do what he’s been doing to push himself to be the best and help his team win championships,” he said.
Brothers off the court
Fisher went on to praise his teammate whom he regarded as a “hard worker and great champion.”
“I think Kobe and what he’s been able to accomplish since he came into the NBA in 1996, it’s amazing,” he said.
“Think about a 17-year-old young man coming out of high school and going into the NBA and developing himself and his game to become arguably one of the greatest players to ever play basketball. It says a lot about his character, work ethic...about his desire to really work hard to be the best.”
Mercredi 21 juillet 2010 à 10:01
After an outstanding four-year career at the University of Washington, Jon Brockman joined the NBA's Sacramento Kings following a 2009 draft day deal with the Portland Trail Blazers. On Monday, he was reportedly dealt to the Milwaukee Bucks for forward Darnell Jackson and a future second-round draft pick.
While at the UW, Brockman became the first player in Husky history to amass at least 1,800 career points (1,805) and 1,200 rebounds (1,283). He also ranks as the Huskies' all-time leading rebounder and is second on the list in scoring to Chris Welp.
Primarily coming off the bench in his debut NBA season, Brockman played in 52 games and averaged 2.8 ppg and 4.1 rpg.
He'll be available to talk about his budding NBA career, his time at UW and much more in a live chat on Wednesday at noon on seattletimes.com
Lundi 12 juillet 2010 à 11:16
Did not expect, the coronation of a great team but so vulgar. Spain is currently in Europe, the best team in the world. Is the second West Germany (72 and 74 years of World Cup European Cup) and France (98 World Cup and 2000 European Cup), the third branch also will embrace the European Cup and World Cup team in his arms. But frankly, if the final scene is not so full of violence, not often interrupted by 14 yellow cards, then victory will be even more brilliant. In an ugly game after the trophy has found its end, to maintain a consistent offensive football team.
If the score only from the point of view, the advantage of Spain is not big, but the four 1 to 0 and does not reflect the whole picture. In the event of the Netherlands before the three knockout in Spain have firmly grasped the field situation, until the final, brutal style of play and the Netherlands only to disrupt their rhythm. Extra time added to the charm of this final, but everything was destroyed by the Dutch savage kicking. Weber several times by British referee spot the audience by Hush, because he can not control the field situation. However, the biggest shame is the Netherlands itself over the years fans have been looking forward to the World Cup, 120 minutes, this poor ruined. Defense into everything, the Netherlands, kicking people to produce the offensive football.
Although the competition environmental degradation, but the beginning of Spain or Germany that played a smooth. Ramos with quick speed and Pedro meet regularly washed Daoqian Chang, greatly involved a Van Bronckhorst. Spain got the start on two good opportunities created by Ramos's.
Spanish possession on the edge gradually into the pressure of the Netherlands, not only pressure on the scene, but also psychological stress. 2008 Champions League final, Manchester United lost to Barcelona that field, due to pressure from Barcelona, Manchester United a few players with 10 yards passing are wrong. The games, the Netherlands in the same boat. As the rush to the ball, leading to action deformation, the Netherlands has gradually evolved into rough on the football.
Because of violations of Iniesta, Van Bommel should have an early lead to leave a red card, he should eat the foul Harvey's second yellow card. Alonso de Jong kicked by the action should be to leave, Sneijder violations Busquets also fortunate escaped. These are very ugly, but it does effectively disrupted the rhythm of Spanish.
Spain is undoubtedly the victim, but the actions of the players did not help oneself. Severely reprimanded the Spanish media after the match referee Webb's performance, that he failed to live up to their responsibilities. But the early game, the Spanish players suffered minor injuries even if the performance is also exaggerated, leading to neglect the latter part of Magistrates some serious foul.
Some Spaniards were outraged, they began to retaliate. Capdevila second half foul on Robin van Persie has a clear, Puyol arm wrapped waist action Robben should get a red card.
As Spain lost control of the ball, the scene on both sides the opportunity to become. 60 minutes Navas who replaced Pedro, the situation changed. Sevilla striker running with greater scope, in the middle to break the Dutch line of defense creates more opportunities. Van Bronckhorst could not fully meet the interlude Navas running, so be 布拉夫海德 replaced. Van Bronckhorst's pass less of the Netherlands has a significant impact attack.
OT, as they are in Germany, Paraguay and Portugal, like the game, Spain created more opportunities. 87 minutes when Fabregas who replaced Alonso, Spain, this means that some minor tactical adjustments. Compared with the ball, Fabregas prefer running, he was running in a pass, breaking almost to Iniesta, only to be successful in recovery Sitekelun Berg, of course, there is a single-pole, Robben by Casillas Puzhu.
109 minutes, Heitinga foul because Iniesta booked and sent off, Helanhouwei line was forced to make major adjustments to withdraw De Jong, Netherlands, right-midfield gap. This is not the 116 minutes Iniesta succeed reasons? Hard to say. But indeed, half of Spain passes no obstacles, it is easy to reach the feet of Torres and Villa, Fabregas eventually found the opportunity to spread deadly Iniesta assists.
This ugly game had an ugly win. However, from the aesthetic and moral point of view, Spain is more worthy of the trophy.
Jeudi 8 juillet 2010 à 10:42