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Yesssss. The Lakers finally extended Bynum. Its not really what I wanted, as I wanted Bynum on the Lakers for a bit longer (4 years is nothing. Dude just turned 21), but it's easy on the Lakers' checkbook. This deal will give him about $14 Mil a year, and the 4th year worth about $16 Mil. Very lucrative for Bynum, and it gives him time to develop and earn that FAT paycheck I know he wants. IMO, in 4 years, this guy is gonna be one of the elite centers in the League. He said he'd let his game for itself, and he'd get what he deserves, and he got it. He's averaging 10 Points and 6 Rebounds so far in 2 games, which is why he didnt get the $80 Mil he wanted. Step it up Bynum, we know you can do it!

Okay, it's the 29th. Every team has played except for the Bobcats and the Mavericks, so we've seen almost every team in action. Here's what I think about it all so far:



Awwww, how cute. Paul Pierce and KG shed some tears during their ring and banner ceremony. Thats the bitch in both of them! LOL j/k. Real men show emotion, and theres nothing wrong with being as happy as them. These guys worked so hard their whole careers, taking so much shit. Finally winning a championship means the world to them. P-Squared was all business when it came to the game against the LeBrons. The Truth dropped 27 leading the Celts to a win in one of the boringest games I ever watched.




Looks like Greg Oden is gonna be whippin' out his fresh jeans and collared shirts. Oden landed on Derek Fishers ankle, and will be out 2-4 week (read Rob's post below). The Lakers' defense looked much improved from last year (they emphasized this in the off-season) and beat the Blazers by 20.

The next victims of the Lakers and their "Bench Mob" were the Clippers. They wore their purple jerseys but played on their home floor against the Clippers. B-Diddy's homecoming was spoiled by the Lakers 38 point win. NBA champs anyone?




Derrick Rose looked solid droppin 11 points and 9 dimes leading his Bulls to a win over the Bucks. (read my boy Rob's post for more about Rose)




Jermaine Oneal's debut was a bit more impressive than Elton Brand's. J.O. dropped 17 while Elton had 14. The real story was CB4. The Toronto Raptor himself (dudes neck is long as fuck) had 27. Chris Bosh dominated this one, and let everyone know this is still his team.




All ball bitch. Timmy probably got this foul called since he screams like he's getting raped everytime he gets stripped. The Big Cactus (or the Sensei) looked solid tonight with 15 and 13. Amare Stoudamire looked even better (no homo). Tim Duncan was hitting shots from all over the floor, and Tony Longoria did his thing for the Spurrrrs. Phoenix won 103-98 in San Antonio. San Antone isnt used to losing on opening day, but shit happens suckaa.




Mike D'Antoni, the Savior? He's so perfect for the Knickerbockers. The Knicks are a bunch of young guys who like to run and shoot, aka Eddy Curry's worst nightmare. Dude isnt part of D'Antoni's rotation, and neither is Marbury. This reminds me of that YouTube video Marbury made a couple years back where he preached how him, Eddie Curry and Zach Randolph would be the Knicks. Today, Zach Randolph was the only one who played. He had 20 in a win against the Heat (good shit Knicks). Marbury and Curry got fat DNP's. YOUCH!




Whats a "chucker"? In a basketball dictionary, its a guy who does nothing but shoot 3s, and doesnt make any of them. 7 3-point field goal attempts O.J. SEVEN!!! How many did he hit? Refer to Gilbert Arenas' jersey number (or how many points he scored tonight). Obviously this isnt good, as he ended up goin 5/20 from the field. 20 shots is waaay too much, unless he's making them. He took a lot of shots from the Grizz best player Rudy Gay (dudes on my fantasy team). The Rockets big 3 didnt look THAT impressive as they barely edged the Grizz by 11 (the game was closer the whole game). Yao, Artest, and T-Back, I mean Mac had 21, 16, and 16 respectively.



Yeah the Jazz beat the Nuggets, but Carmelo (another fantasy player of mine. FUCK) was suspended and D-Will was out so I imagine that game was boring.

The Hawks beat the Magic by 14 (are they for real?)

V.C. led the Nets by 21 to beat the Gilbert-less Wizzzzzzards by 10

Pacers were led by Danny Granger who had 33 (all-star?), but lost to the Pistons by 6. Tayshaun led with 19.

Wolves beat the Kings by 2 (wow, great game) on their new floor. Kevin Love was impressive and Al Jefferson had 21 and 10 (he'll average about that).

Bucks beat the Thunder (who cares)

And the Hornets were led by CP3 to defeat the Warriors by 5. He played huge towards the end. DWest (I think he was a one season wonder, guess I was wrong) led them with 24.


These games werent really relevant to me. I thought Id go in-depth on the games I thought were important and interesting. This season is looking like its going to be a lot of fun. There are clear teams to beat (the Lakers and Celtics) and many contenders. Anything can happen. The season is looking to be exciting with all the young players and stars in the League. I'm loving it. No, I loves it.



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