A Response to a Friend

Why I'm Right
by Rick

A friend in a wheelchair, who will remain nameless, had a few problems with yesterday's post. His first major problem was with the hot bitch of the day, who he claimed is an ugly version of Kari Byron. He is dead wrong. Kari is hotter, but Stephanie is not bad herself. He is mental. He also said I used too many innuendos, which could be true...but I don't care. Second, he was mad cause I said Jay-Z fell off. Truth is, he did fall off. Here is evidence. Jockin. He said that you cant judge a man by his last few albums, but the truth is when a legend falls off its time to stop dick riding. You cant keep believing the new shit they put out is good just because they put out Reasonable Doubt. And that's the triple truth Ruth.


Marbury in Green? Sign me up
by Conor

What is wrong with the Boston Celtics? After starting the season with the best record in NBA history through 30 games, the World Champs have faltered as of late. Since the Christmas Day loss against the Lakers, the Celtics team that once looked primed to make a run at the 95-96 Bulls has lost 4 of their last 6 games. One could argue that every great team hits a bad stretch during the course of a season...but 4 of 6 to the likes of the Bobcats, the Knicks, the Warriors without Corey Maggette and Jamal Crawford, and the Trail Blazers without Brandon Roy? The scary thing is that when I've watched them since the Christmas Day game, I no longer see the dominant team that played with swagger. Instead, I see a vulnerable team with an obvious hole that had gone unseen. So what's really wrong with the Celtics?

It's really been a combination of turnovers, defense or lack thereof, and the recent struggles of Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo that has plagued the team lately. But the obvious problem, and the ongoing problem for the Celtics all season long, has been the lack of bench play this season. Since the departure of James Posey in the offseason, the Celtics haven't received reliable or consistent help from their reserves. This was evident early on in the year when large Boston leads were turned into respectable scores and the bench failed to uphold what the starters left them with. In the last 5 losses, the Celtics bench often struggled to score (13 points against LA, 9 against Portland) and failed to hold teams on the defensive end. The second unit is clearly out manned and let's face it, when your best playmaker is Tony Allen, you have problems.

Solution? Enter Stephon Marbury. Sure, maybe Marbury doesn't have a great track record. Maybe every team Marbury has played for won 50 games after he left. Maybe Marbury did come to blows with his coach and then threatened to blackmail him after he benched him (Yes, I had to bite my tounge as I wrote that). But after reports at the end of last week that the Celtics may be interested in his services, it got me thinking of the pros of a Stephon Marbury era in Boston. For starters, the guy can flat out score. Marbury has always been one of the great offensive PGs in the league. You're telling me the Celtics couldn't use that kind of offensive talent off the bench? Second, he receieved a full endorsement from Kevin Garnett, arguably the team leader. Adding another veteran to the team can never hurt and if anybody can keep Steph in check, it's KG. And lastly, imagine the unintentional comedy us Celtics fans would have with a guy nicknamed Starbury, or with the slight....scratch that, huge chance Marbury does get himself into some situation (barring it doesn't effect the team). We would have an infinite supply of Marbury-Sebastian Telfair jokes to make for the rest of our lives. I've been waiting for a player like this since Ricky Davis left town.

In all seriousness though, when you weigh out the pros and cons of the potential Stephon Marbury era, you realize that there is a greater reward than risk here. If Marbury comes in and does become a distraction there is no reason the Celtics wouldn't just cut ties with him right away. But if he doesn't, we're talking about a major boost for the World Champions and the second unit playmaker they need so badly. Now all we need is for the Knicks to do their part.

"Marbury in green may not be as crazy as it sounds."

Hot Bitch of the Day:

Patricia Arquette

Patricia Arquette, aside from being hot and a member of Hollywood's Arquette family, has recently filed for divorce from her husband, Thomas Jane. Apparently Thomas wasn't getting the job done. It's ok Patricia, you're still a hot bitch to us. Patricia Arquette, the Hot Bitch of the Day!


Album of the Week:

Fan-Tas-Tic (Vol. 1) by Slum Village

Recorded in 1997, Fan-Tas-Tic Vol 1. features some of the greatest work ever done by producer J Dilla, including maybe his magnus opus with The Look of Love. Most of the tracks were recorded with single takes in J-Dilla's home studio, some even freestyled. It remains, however, one of the most celebrated Hip-Hop albums of the underground. Favorite Tracks: The Look of Love, I Don't Know, Fat Cat Song