Mr Matt's Sports Blog

Starters Rankings: Amar'e Stoudemire-PHO..............................23.1ppg, 8.9rpg- 82 games played/54 games wins Dirk Nowitzki-DAL......................................... 25.0 , 7.7- 81/55 Chris Bosh-TOR.............................................24.0, 10.8- 70/40 Pau Gasol-LAL..............................................18.3, 11.3- 65/57 Carlos Boozer-Utah.......................................19.5, 11.2- 78/53 Tim Duncan-SA..............................................17.9, 10.1, All-Defensive (2nd)- 78/50 Zach Randolph-MEM.....................................20.8, 11.7- 81/40 LaMarcus Aldridge-POR'..............................17.9, 8.0- 78/50 Josh Smith-ATL..............................................15.7, 8.7, 4.2apg. All-Defensive (2nd)- 81/53 Kevin Garnett-BOS.........................................14.3, 7.3- 69/50 Antawn Jamison-WAS...................................18.7, 8.4- 66/2 teams, helped Cleveland to playoffs David West-NO..................................

Starters Rankings LeBron James-CLV....................................29.7ppg, 7.3rpg, 8.6apg, All-Defensive (1st), 76 games played/61 wins Kevin Durant-OKC.......................................30.1, 7.6- 82/50 Carmelo Anthony-DEN................................28.2, 6.6, 3.2- 69/53 Paul Pierce-BOS.........................................18.3, 4.4, 3.1- 71/50 Gerald Wallace-CHR...................................18.2. 10.0, All-Defensive (1st)- 76/44 Danny Granger-IND......................................24.1, 5.5- 62/32 Rudy Gay-MEM............................................19.6, 5.9- 80/40 Cory Maggette-GS......................................19.8, 5.3- 70/26 Loul Deng-CHI.............................................17.6, 7.3- 70/41 Wilson Chandler-NY....................................15.3, 5.4- 65/29 Shawn Marion-DAL.....................................12.0, 6.4- 75/55 Grant Hill-PHO..............................................11.3, 5.5- 81/54 Ron Artest-LAL..........

Starters Rankings: Kobe Bryant-LAL.............................27.0ppg, 5.0apg, 5.4rpg, All-Defensive (1st)- 73 games played/57 wins Dwyane Wade-MIA..........................26.6, 6.5, 4.8, All-Defensive (2nd)-77/47 Joe Johnson-ATL.............................21.3, 4.9, 4.6- 76/53 Brandon Roy-POR...........................22.5, 4.7, 4.4- 65/50 Monta Ellis-GS.................................25.5, 5.3, 4.0- 64/26 Vince Carter-ORL............................16.6, 3.1, 3.9- 75/59 Andre Igoudala-PHL........................17.1, 5.8, 6.5- 82/27 Stephen Jackson-CHR....................20.6, 3.7, 5.0-81/2 teams, helped lead Charlotte to playoffs Caron Butler-DAL.............................16.3, 6.2rpg- 74/2 teams, helped lead Dallas to playoffs Ray Allen-BOS..................................16.3, 3.2rpg- 80/50 Jason Richardson-PHO...................15.7, 5.1rpg- 76/54 O.J. Mayo-MEM................................17.5, 3.0, 3.8- 82/40 John Salmons-MIL............................15.4, 3.3rpg- 81...

Starters Rankings: Deron Williams-Utah...................18.7ppg,10.5apg- 78 games played /53 wins Steve Nash-PHO.........................16.5,11.0- 81/54 Rajon Rondo-BOS.......................13.7, 9.8, All-Defensive (1st)- 81/50 Chris Paul-NO..............................18.7, 10.7- 45/37 Derrick Rose-CHI.........................20.8, 6.0- 78/41 Chauncey Billups-DEN................19.5, 5.6- 73/53 Russel Westbrook-OKC..............16.1, 8.0- 82/50 Tyreke Evans-SAC.......................20.1, 5.8- 72/25 Baron Davis-LAC.........................15.3, 8.0- 75/29 Aaron Brooks-HOU......................19.6, 5.3- 82/42 Tony Parker-SA............................16.0, 5.6- 56/50 Jason Kidd-DAL...........................10.3, 9.1- 80/55 Stephen Curry-GS........................17.5, 5.9- 80/26 Brandon Jennings-MIL.................15.5, 5.7- 82/46 Jameer Nelson-ORL....................12.6, 5.4- 65/59 Devin Harris-NJ............................16.9, 6.6- 64/12 Mo Williams-CLV........................

I'm putting myself in the mind of Amar'e Stoudemire. I'm one of the best big men in the NBA. I'm still only 27 years old. I am entering my prime and I play on a team that is currently 2 wins away from a trip to the NBA Finals. Currently, I am preparing to for Game 5 tonight in L.A. against the defending champion Lakers. Life is good! I also have an early termination option in my contract that could make me an unrestricted free agent this summer. I would be one of the most sought after free agents this summer along with LeBron, DWade, Chris Bosh and Dirk. I have a few options: 1) Become a free agent this summer, 2) Play out my final season and earn 17.6 million, 3) Sign an extension with the Suns this summer. If I leave Phoenix, where would I go? New York has my old coach and runs an uptempo offensive system that I love. Miami is in my home state of Florida and has a star with DWade. Chicago and New Jersey have cap space but I don't know if they would ...

1. WAS-John Wall-PG-Kentucky-Fr. Easy decision. Wall is already the new face of the Wizards franchise even before being drafted. He could become one of the best point guards in the NBA within a few years. If Gilbert Arenas ever comes back, he’ll be able to move to his natural position of shooting guard. Wall and Arenas could be a great backcourt duo. 2. PHL-Evan Turner-G/F-Ohio St.-Jr. The 76ers have many options here. If they keep the pick, Turner is the no brainer choice. He would fit perfect with Jrue Holiday and Andre Igoudala. The 76ers could then try to trade Willie Green or Louis Williams along with Elton Brand to unload his salary. Many teams in the lottery could move up to take Turner. The TWolves (#4, #16, #23) and Grizzlies (#12, #25, #28) have multiple picks and could use an upgrade on the wing. If the Jazz (#9) were to trade up and get Turner they would instantly become a title contender. 3. NJ-Derrick Favo...