What’s poppin? We’ve nearly reached the end of the summer, but the madness is just beginning. Once again, your MannofStat has come back like a tax return to spill some b-ball logistics of how we ball on the row. Na mean?
Much has transpired since the last time I was in your ear. Death row b-ball is officially on the map and not just the 50 states. We have ears in Canada, Israel and Denmark. Real talk. Without a doubt we are international players. If your peoples would like to get on board, they can ride with us at: http://www.balltilwefall.blogspot.com/. It will most definitely be the ride of a lifetime. The 2008 season of Summer Madness is occupying computer screens as I write this. That’s what’s up!
In saying that, I’ve been advised by my peoples to reduce my b-ball commentary to 750 words or less. Now, it’s no secret that I’m madly passionate about this game. Working with a lesser amount of words will definitely be a challenge for me, but in the words of the late, great Ray Charles, “I’m a make it do what it do baby,” for sure.
For the second straight year, my man Paul Brown, aka “Mr. Blue” will be assisting me at the table to handle the game clock responsibilities. Also joining us will be the newly retired, crafty sharpshooter, Danny “Shoot em up” Frogg. He’ll be helping me with the stats.
The addition of a 30 second shot clock brings to the table another first time spotter, Johnny Hyde, aka “El Indio.” The math will be so complex this season, that Mr. Blue will be sharing some ink on the mid-week special. Don’t sleep b-ballers, this cat is nice with the pen. Word is bond!
Now, allow me to briefly spit some actual factual about today’s long awaited draft. The number one pick in the 2010 Death Row B-ball Draft went to the league’s top coach, Ricky Cagle, aka “Slick Rick.” It’s been a three year ritual because his #1 pick remains the same every year. Last season’s MVP, Phillip “Lil’Magic” Davis. In 2008 it was, “Dark Cloud.” Last season is was, “Locked and Loaded.” This year, their union will be called “The Gatlins.” As coach and player, they have produced a 30-3 record and two championships in the last two years. Is another chip on the horizon? We will see.
Also, like last season, the #2 pick was last year’s scoring champ and all time scoring leader, Marcus “Do Holiday” Mitchell. He’ll be playing for first time coach, Kenny “Bird Man” Neal on a squad known as “Mayhem.”
The #3 pick went to last season’s champion and first time coach Michael “Big Bank” Braxton. His choice, the 3rd first team All-World selection, to go in as many picks. Eddie “E-Smoove” Taylor will lead team “Ruffneckz.”
Breaking the trend of selecting 1st team All-World ballers, coach Terrence “TC” Campbell chose 2nd team All-World selection and last season’s top rookie/best 6th man, James “Silk Money” Little to lead his squad known as “The Realest.” Aight?!
Team “Elixir” will be coached by Jamie “Red” Smith. He had the 5th and final pick of the 1st round. His top choice was 1st team All-World selection, Jeremy “J-Rock” Murrell, but due to some unfortunate circumstances, J-Rock may not be available for the August 23rd scheduled tip-off. I guess the name Elixir is appropriate. Let’s see if coach Red has the proper formula to keep his squad alive in the absence of his first team All-World baller.
On that note, I gotta do the Lebron. I’m gone.
Be Easy,
MannofStat
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