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Yes you heard it right. Scottie wants to return to the game he love. Scottie of thinking of taking another title by returning to play in the NBA. I was on a rhinoplasty revision center when I heard this news. Scottie wants to prove more. He was once asked during the NBA Allstar 2007 regarding Jordan’s shadow and this is his reaction “I think people love me just as much as they love Michael,” Pippen said. “The fans who understand the game, the GMs and coaches. I think they’d rather have a Scottie than a Michael. Because I’m an all-around player. Coaches would rather have a Scottie-type player than a Michael. I was an all-around player. I made people around me better.” Pippen might have said too much but analyst said that Pippen isn’t really a good speaker because he cannot express himself perfectly. Analyst also said that Pippen should just walk away from the game but the man is motivated to make a comeback this season. I wish him all the best hopefully he can still play his A game.

I just want to share this video of Scottie Pippen, how he annihilate Kobe Bryant back then. Do you think he can do it again if ever he will make a comeback in the NBA?

The game was held on Thomas & Mack Center where USA Basketball Team played an exhibition game.The team was divided into two, Blue and White Team with 15,132 in attendance. It was a close game from the start. One of the remarkable move there was when Lebron James blocked the shot of Kobe Bryant when he was trying to make a reverse dunk. Carmelo Anthony tops all scorer with 28 points but it was Kobe Bryant who took the show. He made another clutch basket with 6 seconds left in the regulation. Lebron James try to be the hero of the game but he missed his running jumper as the buzzer sounds. I hope to see Kobe Bryant in the FIBA America qualifying match and also in Olympics to duplicate his performance here on this game. Thats it for now. My friends invite me to a San Diego Envy Nightclub. I’ll update you on USA Basketball Teams road to the Olympics.

Jason Kidd told on his interview that he will lead the young guys on how to win in international competition. Kidd made a statement the he joined the team not to loose. He’s right, Jason Kidd never loose a game in international game. He lead the US to win the 2000 FIBA Men’s Basketball Championship together with his teammate Vince Carter. I think Jason Kidd is the best player in the team right now. With due respect to Kobe, Carmello and Lebron, Jason Kidd knows how to break the zone and knows how to pass at the right place and at the right time. Jason Kidd is the perfect addition to this team. Thats it for now got to check Miami plastic surgery first. I’ll update you on the lineup of the USA Basketball Team on this blog. So keep reading my blog.

Kobe Bryant recently joined the USA Basketball Team and many spectators believe that Kobe is the best player in the world right now. Kobe prove it when he squares off against Lebron James in State Farm Challenge. The game was an exhibition game for USA Basketball Team. Is Kobe the real answer to the US Basketball Team? Probably yes, Kobe prove that he can score anywhere he wants and can make clutch shot in the closing seconds of the game unlike Lebron James, Carmelo Anthony and Dwayne Wade who still need to learn more on how to play the game. Why Kobe joined the USA Basketball Team? Kobe didn’t joined the last 2 USA Basketball Team that competes in the Olympics but this time he will make sure that he will be part of the team. I think Kobe wants to prove to the world that he’s the greatest player in the world. And by leading the USA Men’s Basketball Team to the promise land he can achieve it. We’ll lets wait and see if he can do it. In the mean time I need to check out prom dresses 2008.

Kevin Durant, the no. 2 pick in this year NBA Draft unleashed the bomb on the State Farm Challenge. Kevin Durant was recently added to the lineup together with Greg Oden. Durant score 22 points in a 9 out of 14 shooting. Now this is what we called NBA caliber rookie. Prior to this game during the summer league Durant struggle from the game. This game might be the preview of what he can do when the NBA season 2007-2008 starts. While looking for cosmetic surgery in Houston Texas, I saw the highlights of the game. Greg Oden didn’t play because of his injury. He might also missed the the NBA Summer Camp.

This morning I have the chance to watch the NBA Summer league because I have schedule that day to inquire on a culinary school, http://www.orlandoculinary.com and only have 2 hours free time to watch TV. The game is being played by Golden State Warriors and Philadelphia 76ers. Golden state is parading their ace rookie Marco Belinelli. Marco Belinelli scored 23 points to lead the Golden State to victory. One of the highlights of the game was the play of Louis Williams who lead the 76ers with 23 points. Giving the Philadelphia a player they can use in the regular season.

Is Marco Belinelli for real? Is he the one that warriors needed to replace Jason Richardson? He may not that atlethic, but certainly he can knockdown the three’s in any corner of the rainbow lane. He reminds me of Peja Stojakovic. But I think Marco Belinelli is much better player than Peja because he can dribble the ball before he shoot unlike Peja Stojakovic who can only score through picks. Although it’s early to say if he can make an impact in the NBA. Lets just wait and see what he can do this regular season.

This morning while watching NBATV, I saw the 1997 All-Stars Game. I was at New York city BTW to visit my brother that is who recently stay here because of his study at Gibbs Melville School.And didn’t realize that day also was the announcement of 50 greatest players in the NBA. Only few players of that lineup that I’m familiar with. When I say familiar it is the time that when I started watching NBA. Here are the few players that I can still remember that I saw play when I was a kid. It was Shaquille O’neal, David Robinson, Patrick Ewing, Clyde Drexler,Charles Barkley, Hakeem Olajuwon, Karl Malone, John Stockton, Scottie Pippen, and Michael Jordan. Who are the players that didn’t make it on the lineup? That was the question that came to my mind during that ceremony.

Lets talk about the all star game now. The lineup of the East was Grant Hill, Anfernee Hardaway, Scottie Pippen, Michael Jordan, and Dikembe Mutombo. On the other side, they have Karl Malone, John Stockton, Hakeem Olajuwon, Shawn Kemp and Gary Payton. It was a very good ballgame. Glen Rice took over the game with 26 points. That all-star also was the time where Kobe Bryant won the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Championship and also score 31 points on Rookie Challenge. It was also the rookie year of the 2-time NBA MVP Steve Nash. Although that game was won by the sophomore. The Sophomore team composed of Antoine Walker, Marcus Camby, Erick Dampier, Kerry Kittles, Allen Iverson, Vitaly Potapenko, John Wallace, and Ray Allen. Almost all of them have made good reputation on the basketball court.

While preparing to cook my recent Bread machine recipes which I found in the internet, I came across to the article by Rick Kamla in NBA.com. Rick Kamla recently talked about the latest trade in the NBA. Where he featured the two trades I’ve recently discussed on my recent blog post. And I think we’re on the same page regarding the trades recently happen. And here’s my follow up on the trade that is happening now. Jason Richardson was recently acquired by Charlotte Bobcats in exchange with Brandan Wright. I think this is not a fair trade. First of all, J-Rich was just on his prime. And with what happen last playoffs he really plays very well. If Jason Richardson will be healthy he can gave you a 20-5-5 game every night. Although Golden State is looking for a solid frontline, but I don’t think it’s a solution to acquire Rookie Brandan Wright. Checking the records of Brandan Wright I can say he’s a powerful big man. He won few honors in College including MVP honors as a rookie.

Let’s wait and see who really won the trade. Brandan Wright has lot of potentials and based on the history of draft, Golden State got lot of talented players including Jason Richardson, Latrell Sprewell,  Monta Ellis, and Andris Biedrins. I hope the best for both teams. One thing is for sure, Charlotte Bobcats got what they really want. An explosive 2 guy that can handle the ball in the last few seconds of the game.

As the new season starts on November. As leisuretime holidays starts. Teams will try to get the best players for their team that will fit to their system and salary cap. There are lot of blockbuster trade happening in the last few months. I’ll give you the insights on some of them.

Zach Randolph, Fred Jones, and Dan Dickau traded to Steve Francis and Channing Frye.

On this trade I think both will benefit the trade. Channing Frye I think would be the missing link for the Power forward position. Steve Francis if healthy would certainly will help young players like Greg Oden and Brandon Roy to be the next franchise players in the NBA. Zach Randolph and Fred Jones will certainly be a great additional to New York Knicks because they can play the position Power Forward and Small Forward. We know that Zach Randolph is a great force inside. With Eddie Curry on the center position they will surely dominate the inside and make New York Knicks to be a tough team in the East.

Ray Allen and draft rights to Glen Davis traded to Delonte West, Wally Szczerbiak, and draft rights to Jeff Green.

I don’t think this is a fair trade. Ray Allen is still very productive over the last few years. But with Kevin Durant on the lineup he might fill up the role of Ray Allen. Wally Szczerbiak didn’t have a good season last year because of injury. But this guy can play basketball if healthy. Delonte West, another great player but I think he need to figure out his main role first to be able to be effective.

Thats it for now. I know Kobe Bryant wanted to be traded. There are rumors that probably Jermaine Oneal join Kobe Bryant in L.A. in exchange for Andrew Bynum. I’m sure there will be more trade soon in the following months. I’ll keep you updated on it.