GILBERT ARENAS SUSPENDED WITHOUT PAY

The NBA Godfather David Stern has suspended Gilbert Arenas indefinitely without pay due to Arenas's gun allegations that took place a few weeks ago. Agent Zero has made jokes about this on his Twitter page and last night during the Wizards's huddle, Agent Zero shot down his teammates with his fingertips.

David Stern mentioned Arenas making light of the situation was the reason for suspending the Wizards star. This is a very serious moment and not only is he facing a possible season ending suspension, but potential indictment and jail time.

My advice to Gilbert Arenas is first appear on Oprah. Then hire a body guards if you need protection and the most important factor....DO NOT BRING A GUN TO WORK IT IS AGAINST LEAGUE POLICY!!!! !!!!! I only hope Agent Zero realizes that he'll most likely loose some of his endorsement (see Tiger Woods or Charlie Sheen) because the moment a celebrity is in trouble with the law, they always seem to loose their endorsements.

Players of the Week

Congrats to Velvet Hoop aka Kevin Durant for being named Western Conference player of the week. I predict the Thunder star will lead the league in scoring next season. I'm sure if Portland could do it over again, they would have drafted Durant. After watching his Thunder beat my Bulls at the United Center on Monday, the Thunder will make the playoffs this year as an 8th seed then get worked by the Lakers. 


Derrick Rose was named Eastern Conference player of the week for averaging 28 per night. With the departure of Ben Gordon it's about time the 2008 #1 pick stepped his game up because the scoring is not coming from John Salmon. My prediction is that when it's all said and done, Rose will be the top point guard in the league over Paul, Williams, Jennings, and Westbrook, and John Wall.


No comment of Agent Zero

KOBE GAME WINNER IN 2010

With the Lakers down by 2 with 4 seconds to go in the game the old saying "Never let the superstar beat you" should have applied to the Sacramento Kings tonight but it didn't. You did not need an IQ to know which Laker player was going to take the last shot and when the Lakers inbounded the ball 3....2....1....Kobe......swish....game!!!! For those keeping score this was Black Mamba's third game winning buzzer beating shot this season. The Heat & Bucks should now comfort the Kings because they've all been victimized by Black Mamba.

Meanwhile in the Dirty South...Atlanta for those that don't know, The Hawks were abused by the return of Nate Robinson to the tune of 41 points. I agree with the Knicks coach for punishing Nate for him shooting in the Nets basket but 14 games of DNP was too much especially for a guy scoring 17 off the bench.

It was good to see that Jason Williams still knows how to dribble because he brought out some 1999 moves against Luke Ridnour the other day. The same applies for Jamal Tinsley with the Rucker park tricks. Glad to see the "old" guards still have game.

Northwestern Basketball in the Big Dance

I just watched the Northwestern Wildcats loose in overtime to Illinois but for the first time Northwestern basketball is for real. In the past, the Wildcats have always been the Big 10 door mat but not this season. Juice Thompson got the steal at the end of regulation and barely made the half court shot to win the game. Right now the Cats should put this game behind them as they face Michigan State Spartans this weekend. I still believe the Cats will make the Big Dance this season spoiling one of the other Big 10 teams.

Speaking of the Spartans Kalin Lucas came off the bench and did exactly what the Big 10 POY was supposed to do against Texas-Arlington. Let's hope the Spartans don't overlook the Wildcats because this could be a bad loss on their NCAA tournament resume.

Well tune in tomorrow as I list my all decade team. 

Father of CE3 turns 33 - UK Assist Record

A majority of this blog has nothing to do with hoops but I want to wish a happy 33rd birthday to Champ aka Brain. Not only is this guy the greatest friend in all seven continents but he's soon to be the father of CE3. In case you're wondering 17 years from now CE3 will become the #1 prep player in the country. I stand by what I say and if you don't believe me ask Brain or Rasheda.

John Wall made it clear tonight that he'll be the clear cut #1 overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft. Mr. Wall dished out 16 assist against Hartford and also had a few highlight worthy dunks. The back door lob Mr. Wall's dunk was SportsCenter Top 10 worthy. What does that highlight have to do with Brain....simple CE3 will be doing those types of dunks by the time that child turns 15.

Rasheda everything was fantastic and for those following..hoops training for CE3 begins exactly one day after the 5th birthday.

Dunking On Reindeer

The Christmas game between the Cavs and Lakers was not that....a game. Was this a statement game......nope I always hated when the press states that a regular season game is a statement game. Unless those two teams meet in the playoffs and whoever wins...that's the statement game. Kobe & the Lakers know that they'll win the Western Conference but I can't say the same about Cleveland. The Cavs have to battle Eastern Conference supremacy with Boston & Orlando. Overall, LeBron dunked on Blitzen, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Comet, Donner, and the rest of the Lakers.

With this being college football season, the bowl games have taken over the sports world especially with Urban Meyer taking a leave of absence. I would not be surprised if he had a change of heart and left for one the NFL coaching jobs. He has nothing left to prove in Florida. 

Here in Chicago the high school holiday tournaments are up and North Lawndale Prep won the Malcom X shootout and the Proviso West tournament kicked off this weekend. That tournament hasn't had the same flare since 1996 when Jimmy Sanders and Westinghouse pulled off the upset over Ronnie Fields and Faragut.

Well, that's it for now...until next time. Big O

What 2 Watch........

Tonight on ESPN 8PM (Central Time) tune in to watch Kansas play California as two of the top point guards in the country face off.  Both Sherron Collins and Jerome Randle were 2006 all state player from Illinois and I'm looking forward to see south side and west side go toe-2-toe. 

Xavier Henry and Cole Aldrich will also contribute as I predict Kansas should win this game without any problem. Check back tonight for my recap.