I’m a bit down in the dumps this morning because my beloved Green Bay Packers were bounced from the playoffs yesterday. The defense just couldn’t stop Kurt Warner and the Cardinals.
Although Warner was impressive, it certainly didn’t help matters that Packers defensive coordinator Dom Capers employed the unique strategy of leaving the entire middle portion of the field wide open for the entire game. Shockingly, this approach proved to be an unsuccessful one.
Oh well, there is always next year for the Packers.
Let’s talk a little NBA basketball, shall we? Is there anything better than a 6’11″ 240 pound beheamoth who can run the court like a point guard? I don’t think so and that’s why I have fallen in love with both Ian Mahinmi and Serge Ibaka. Who??
Yes, I’ll admit both big men are a flying under the radar of even the most ardent of hoops fans. Not for long though. These two guys are the future of the league.
In two years when Tim Duncan is on the verge of filing his retirement papers, Mahinmi will be the man in the middle in San Antonio for many years to come.
Over in Oklahoma City, Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook are grabbing most of the headlines. However, the Thunder also have a raw young center named Serge Ibaka who is definitely the real deal.
Serge has a solid mid-range jumper, excellent defensive timing, a high motor, long wingspan (your royalty checks are in the mail, Jay Bilas) and hops that are second to none. Ibaka is going to blossom into a beast and the Thunder are destined to become an NBA dynasty.
Go ahead and laugh. While I’m occasionally prone to hyperbole, it simply can’t be denied that Oklahoma City will soon join the Lakers, Magic, Celtics and Cavs as the cream of the NBA crop…maybe as soon as next season.
Tags: Dom Capers, green bay packers, kurt warner, oklahoma city thunder, San Antonio Spurs
