In previous posts this year I've been very clear that I thought Brandon Jennings would be an eventual star in the NBA, but now he's making my projections look even better! So far this season, Jenning's is averaging 22, 4 & 5! Those stats look like a player who has been in the league for at least 2 or 3 seasons. Two things I see that Jennings has greatly improved on are his three point shot and his pick and roll game. One of the knocks on his game was his limited range but no signs of that are evident; Jennings is knocking down 2.3 three balls per. So far B Jennings is looking like a young A.I on the court and I KNOW he has the ability to be consistent throughout the season. If this success continues expect to see more and more high school kids skip college ball to go play overseas. I can definitely see how it positively affected Jennings. This guy looks like he could make some noise in All-Star voting and with Michael Redd being so injury prone, the Bucks may shift command of the team into Jennings' hands, making Milwaukee a faster, more exciting squad. I can't wait to see how the rest of the season plays out for him. He's got my ROY vote.
Great news for all Lupe fans!!! Just as advertised on Twitter and the LupE.N.D blog, Lupe's new Fahrenheit 1/15 mixtape just dropped a few minutes ago, titled Enemy of the State: A Love Story! I don't think I've heard anything from it yet but it WILL be the only CD playing in my car from now on. Please support the best rapper alive. Download it here
In just a few minutes (7 p.m) the Washington Wizards will square off against the Cavs for the first time of the young season. With Washington seemingly back to being the playoff team of old, this game should be a great one. After the first week of the season, Gilbert Arenas looks to be finally fully healed from knee injuriy, averaging 28 per. This game should also be an interesting one because Washington and Cleveland had a very entertaining rivalry going on a couple of seasons back. I hope the rivalry can once again have playoff implications because both teams seem to be very good this season. I'm just hoping no fights break out this time.
Although the season hasn't been in effect more than a week, Denver's Carmelo Anthony is playing a perfect season. In 3 games this season, Melo has scored 30, 41 and 42. Denver has also won all of those games. On TNT this past Thursday, former NBA player Kenny "The Jet" Smith projected that Melo will win the MVP Award this season. I've been a Melo fan since he was at Syracuse and because he's from Baltimore I'm always pulling for him. I do think it's possible for him to bring the award home if the Nuggets stay in the top 2 of the West this year. I also think Melo is tired of not being mentioned with the league's elite because he clearly has the ability, if not more, to be named with those players. Let's see how the season goes.
All sneaker heads probably know this already but just to reassure everybody, the Silver Half Cents drop this Thursday. I will definitely be at the mall Thursday morning to grab them. So just a small reminder for everyone interested, get your money together for Thursday. They should be $190.
