Mr. Terrific. The man-made comic book hero. He may not be well-known but he is as good as Batman. His motto was the inspiration. The first Mr. Terrific, there were two, had a motto called Fair Play. He was a skillful fighter and a wise guy of the first Justice Society and had always fought on the grounds of fairness or fought for it.
Well enough about this guy. What's Fair play? A game of basketball five on five? I mean, a team can be much larger than the other but in basketball it was fair play. Why? Because of the the rules! Rules states that any team can put any five guys in. A coach can throw in five 7-footers and he can throw in five 5-footers in the game and it would be his choice and he's allowed to because the game doesn't give a height limit or anything.
It's the same way with the world. A man can be born on a field and be raised to work hard as a farmer. Another man can be born to the richest man in the world and inherit an already successful company and just need to do what his dad kept doing. You can say the farmer wasn't born into richest but that's life. We're all in a field of fair play. We have different situations. We have different journeys. The one thing that is similar in all of us is that we live life and are in a field of fairness.
Fair play but the one thing that's the difference is what we want to do in our life. Are we going to look for opportunities to be Successful? Strong? Rich? Happy? Or we can go into a different part of the field......
The field of sharing. Not all are born into riches or a happy family but if we have time we can help those on the same field as us. It can the neighbor next door. The old man playing "Jingle Bells" on his flute or harmonica. It can be the poor vendors in the train stations. It can be your classmate, enemy or friend or stranger. But in the end, I believe it would be a good choice to help a soul this Christmas.
I think that was Mr. Terrific 's motivation. He not only wanted fair play but wanted to give people a good chance in life so that they too can be fair players in life. He doesn't care whether they'll be successful or not. He just wants to keep life to as it is and let those he help learn to take hold of that fair chance in life to decide on their next path.
Who will you be this joyous season? Fair play, your field, your game, your choice.
Merry Christmas Everyone!
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Saturday, December 1, 2007
I miss it....
Christmas. The time of the year I could just go off and give to others.
I think it was almost 3 years ago when I visited a Bible school and gave the poor kids and a few orphans a Christmas Party.
Our team was simple, the entire Sunday School of Secondary 1 to University. I was a secondary 1 student then. I wasn't sure at first then what I would do. I could tell stories so I brought my old bible story book. When we arrived at the Bible school, we were given a tour of the chapel but I accidentally went the wrong direction and ended up being the center of attention in a basketball court. Imagine, I was wearing a white collar shirt with a green sleeveless coat and the kids thought I was a reporter! I dismissed that by taking my coat off and picked up a stray basketball and started throwing single alley-oops and dribbling in crossovers. Soon a bunch of kids joined me and tried their in stealing the ball from me. No chance. I was swarmed with 6 - 7 kids until the teachers finally got things settled. We immediately got into games and started making groups. There were a few wet stuff but not that much. Every kid was having fun and took every advantage to grab a prize for Christmas but little did they know that everyone was getting something home. We gave the kids snacks, bags of prizes and a dinner of spaghetti and BBQ chicken. Some even refused to eat to give to their mothers and fathers and siblings. We eventually got them to eat by giving them some of ours. During then, I was able to tell the story of Christmas to an orphan and six other poor or homeless kids. I lived next to a homeless estate and I knew how it was like to be deprived of such education and stories. It wasn't a good day or a great day. It was tiring and sometimes it was hard to keep the kids in control but it well worth the while to be a brother to these kids who often just wanted friends. It reminded me when we visited an orphanage and they didn't have families but their teachers and fellow orphans. To the few orphans or homeless kids, I was more than joyful to be brother to them not only for a day but to let them know of a caring God who gave the greatest gift of all, TIME and LOVE and baby Jesus Christ who gave His life for us.
I miss such days. It's December 1st and Christmas officially starts for me. From that Christmas, I learned to be grateful for having a family and for the things I have in life. It may be simple but it helps to be a giver once in a while. I wish all the best to my friends who are having problems right now. I hold a prayer for each of you. I hope you guys have a great Christmas. So that every Christmas, there's a gift and giver and receiver for each person in the world who'll be thankful that he received or gave.
I think it was almost 3 years ago when I visited a Bible school and gave the poor kids and a few orphans a Christmas Party.
Our team was simple, the entire Sunday School of Secondary 1 to University. I was a secondary 1 student then. I wasn't sure at first then what I would do. I could tell stories so I brought my old bible story book. When we arrived at the Bible school, we were given a tour of the chapel but I accidentally went the wrong direction and ended up being the center of attention in a basketball court. Imagine, I was wearing a white collar shirt with a green sleeveless coat and the kids thought I was a reporter! I dismissed that by taking my coat off and picked up a stray basketball and started throwing single alley-oops and dribbling in crossovers. Soon a bunch of kids joined me and tried their in stealing the ball from me. No chance. I was swarmed with 6 - 7 kids until the teachers finally got things settled. We immediately got into games and started making groups. There were a few wet stuff but not that much. Every kid was having fun and took every advantage to grab a prize for Christmas but little did they know that everyone was getting something home. We gave the kids snacks, bags of prizes and a dinner of spaghetti and BBQ chicken. Some even refused to eat to give to their mothers and fathers and siblings. We eventually got them to eat by giving them some of ours. During then, I was able to tell the story of Christmas to an orphan and six other poor or homeless kids. I lived next to a homeless estate and I knew how it was like to be deprived of such education and stories. It wasn't a good day or a great day. It was tiring and sometimes it was hard to keep the kids in control but it well worth the while to be a brother to these kids who often just wanted friends. It reminded me when we visited an orphanage and they didn't have families but their teachers and fellow orphans. To the few orphans or homeless kids, I was more than joyful to be brother to them not only for a day but to let them know of a caring God who gave the greatest gift of all, TIME and LOVE and baby Jesus Christ who gave His life for us.
I miss such days. It's December 1st and Christmas officially starts for me. From that Christmas, I learned to be grateful for having a family and for the things I have in life. It may be simple but it helps to be a giver once in a while. I wish all the best to my friends who are having problems right now. I hold a prayer for each of you. I hope you guys have a great Christmas. So that every Christmas, there's a gift and giver and receiver for each person in the world who'll be thankful that he received or gave.
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Contenders
The Los Angeles Lakers will no doubt become contenders. They don't have SHAQ but they certainly have Kobe Bryant, Phil Jackson and his supporting cast is just getting better and better.
Andrew Bynum is a 7ft monster who'll average 14 points and 12 rebounds for years to come. Right now, he's averaging 10ppg and 9rpg but you can bet what Kobe said will make his impact earlier.
Jordan Famar is doing much better. He'll probably be the Lakers best back-up since Lindsey Hunter. He may even get starting minutes and he already beat star rookie Jarvis Critterion who in my opinion should join Coby Karl in the D-League.
With Derek Fisher back, the triangle runs more smoothly with Luke Walton and Lamar Odom.
Odom is probably just struggling because he's still coming off that injury he had and adjusting. He's someone who I believe can still work even though he's inconsistent. Don't doubt him.
Ronny Turiaf is also growing and has been competing for a starting spot against Vladmir Radonomic who has been superb. They're overrated but there's no doutb that this is the best Kobe has. Young Talent and Fisher, Odom and Vlad. Oh yeah, Trevor Ariza will be the guy giving them a better line-up to match faster teams. Someone can do the guarding while Kobe does the scoring.
Not this year, No championship. Maybe they stay behind the suns and get 50 wins if Bynum improves and the bench and support comes nightly.
Denver Nuggets.
George Karl is probably hoping Chucky Atkins can get better. Allen Iverson can score and pass but they'll be better once they have a good PG-SG rotation with J.R. Smith, Iverson, Atkins and Anthony Carter.
Carmelo Anthony is the prime suspect in every game. He works on both sides and is growing into that elite status of the NBA. He's in his prime and will make Denver and championship contender.
While Marcus Camby stays healthy, Nene and Kenyon Martin need to get it together and recover fast to win. Martin is on the fast-track but it will take a while to get back in the swing he was when the Nets reached the finals.
With Eduardo Najera and a recovering Nene, the Nuggets won't get it together for a good 50-win team but may at least go above .500 for their standings. When they're fully healthy with Anthony, Martin, Iverson and Smith making buckets all night, it'll be a better match versus Dallas, San Antonio, Phoenix and Houston. Health and consistency is the key.
Andrew Bynum is a 7ft monster who'll average 14 points and 12 rebounds for years to come. Right now, he's averaging 10ppg and 9rpg but you can bet what Kobe said will make his impact earlier.
Jordan Famar is doing much better. He'll probably be the Lakers best back-up since Lindsey Hunter. He may even get starting minutes and he already beat star rookie Jarvis Critterion who in my opinion should join Coby Karl in the D-League.
With Derek Fisher back, the triangle runs more smoothly with Luke Walton and Lamar Odom.
Odom is probably just struggling because he's still coming off that injury he had and adjusting. He's someone who I believe can still work even though he's inconsistent. Don't doubt him.
Ronny Turiaf is also growing and has been competing for a starting spot against Vladmir Radonomic who has been superb. They're overrated but there's no doutb that this is the best Kobe has. Young Talent and Fisher, Odom and Vlad. Oh yeah, Trevor Ariza will be the guy giving them a better line-up to match faster teams. Someone can do the guarding while Kobe does the scoring.
Not this year, No championship. Maybe they stay behind the suns and get 50 wins if Bynum improves and the bench and support comes nightly.
Denver Nuggets.
George Karl is probably hoping Chucky Atkins can get better. Allen Iverson can score and pass but they'll be better once they have a good PG-SG rotation with J.R. Smith, Iverson, Atkins and Anthony Carter.
Carmelo Anthony is the prime suspect in every game. He works on both sides and is growing into that elite status of the NBA. He's in his prime and will make Denver and championship contender.
While Marcus Camby stays healthy, Nene and Kenyon Martin need to get it together and recover fast to win. Martin is on the fast-track but it will take a while to get back in the swing he was when the Nets reached the finals.
With Eduardo Najera and a recovering Nene, the Nuggets won't get it together for a good 50-win team but may at least go above .500 for their standings. When they're fully healthy with Anthony, Martin, Iverson and Smith making buckets all night, it'll be a better match versus Dallas, San Antonio, Phoenix and Houston. Health and consistency is the key.
Thursday, November 8, 2007
a bit of rest and thinking
I'm way to laid back. I've been pushing for higher goals to challenge myself. It's been what I want for my life, challenge. God has satisfied me with the necessities for life and enjoy the simple life, but He has also thought me to go for higher goals.
I'm now determined to win in life. Improve myself. Look at my direction.
In my rock climbing, our president, Jonathan, told me I needed to challenge my self to become a better climber, I wanna do it. I wanna fight for for it and go on this journey. I don't want to stop. I want to go beyond my limits.
In my studies, I'll do it for family. No more loafing around, I need to take this seriously. My family needs me. I need to take responsibility for my actions.
In my life, I need to start thinking for others even more and look at their lives and see how I can help.
In my walk with God, I need to be more dependent on Him. Never forget how life really is and never forget what I'm living for.
I gotta continue and walk the talk. God bless ya all. thanks to those who prayed for me brothers and sisters! Let us continue to do good for in due time we shall reap harvest
I'm now determined to win in life. Improve myself. Look at my direction.
In my rock climbing, our president, Jonathan, told me I needed to challenge my self to become a better climber, I wanna do it. I wanna fight for for it and go on this journey. I don't want to stop. I want to go beyond my limits.
In my studies, I'll do it for family. No more loafing around, I need to take this seriously. My family needs me. I need to take responsibility for my actions.
In my life, I need to start thinking for others even more and look at their lives and see how I can help.
In my walk with God, I need to be more dependent on Him. Never forget how life really is and never forget what I'm living for.
I gotta continue and walk the talk. God bless ya all. thanks to those who prayed for me brothers and sisters! Let us continue to do good for in due time we shall reap harvest
Friday, October 26, 2007
Prayer and keeping awake
A lot in my mind right now. My work habits have been terrible. I have a dozen unfinished work problems. I still have more to learn in the mazes of calculus. I have a competition on my mind it's less than 10 hours away. I just hope I'll have enough sleep then. If anyone does see this, do pray for me. THanks to all. I know GOd is watching us.
Hardships can often be GOd whispering, "I'm still here". It's beautiful to hear such. i just know he's the reason I haven't crumbled to pieces yet. When all is lost, I find Him as a source of strength.
Pray also for my brothers in Christ Rastus and Rasmus who made the school rock climbing team and that God will guide them in they're development. Pray also for our sisters in Christ on the same team Sheila, Janice, and Kit. Pray that we can also be a tool for God to touch lives and climb on for Christ! God be with us tomorrow.
THanks to all and if I had a tag board, I'd ask you to place your prayer requests there but instead, just email or msn me!....God bless and to all!
Hardships can often be GOd whispering, "I'm still here". It's beautiful to hear such. i just know he's the reason I haven't crumbled to pieces yet. When all is lost, I find Him as a source of strength.
Pray also for my brothers in Christ Rastus and Rasmus who made the school rock climbing team and that God will guide them in they're development. Pray also for our sisters in Christ on the same team Sheila, Janice, and Kit. Pray that we can also be a tool for God to touch lives and climb on for Christ! God be with us tomorrow.
THanks to all and if I had a tag board, I'd ask you to place your prayer requests there but instead, just email or msn me!....God bless and to all!
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Up and running
I got a lot in mind right now. I have work to finish, a school semester to prepare for, and a competition in three weeks, as well as the training we'll need to go through. As for work, I just need to finish Saturday and Sunday up then get my cash.
For the school semester; I have to get my books, lecture notes, a new program for my computer, and choose a sport or a program for my sport and wellness program. I hope to get it together by Monday or at least when I need them (books). I'll take it one at a time to get my stuff together. We gotta take things slowly to achieve it properly and easily.
For the competition, I'll have to train hard and work hard to prepare for the competition. I still have a long way to go for climbing. I gotta watch myself and hope that I can do well. I'll be depending on God's strength and guidance once again. Bouldering is something I'm not very good at but I know I gotta try. Gonna be hard but I'll go through it. Nothing comes easy but if we prepare ourselves, we'll be ready.
I'll be looking to improve my physical condition for my sports and wellness, hopefully via Fitness and Conditioning or other sports with train endurance. Pray for me this year.
My prayer for this year is that I dedicate it to God and get myself together for a strong run for strong finish. Finish Strong for Christ.
For the school semester; I have to get my books, lecture notes, a new program for my computer, and choose a sport or a program for my sport and wellness program. I hope to get it together by Monday or at least when I need them (books). I'll take it one at a time to get my stuff together. We gotta take things slowly to achieve it properly and easily.
For the competition, I'll have to train hard and work hard to prepare for the competition. I still have a long way to go for climbing. I gotta watch myself and hope that I can do well. I'll be depending on God's strength and guidance once again. Bouldering is something I'm not very good at but I know I gotta try. Gonna be hard but I'll go through it. Nothing comes easy but if we prepare ourselves, we'll be ready.
I'll be looking to improve my physical condition for my sports and wellness, hopefully via Fitness and Conditioning or other sports with train endurance. Pray for me this year.
My prayer for this year is that I dedicate it to God and get myself together for a strong run for strong finish. Finish Strong for Christ.
Sunday, September 9, 2007
A Stand....Unnatural
It's unnatural to be a Christian. The way I live my life is different. I committed my Life to God and Love. I may have ambitions but I pursue them with God's everlasting strength and peace. I'm having fun but is serious about my work at the same time. I'm full of stress but I am at peace because I know God is with me. I look to win but I'm willing to make friendly competition. I like my friends and don't mind if people don't treat me well and I would forgive them and help them out.
My stand to continue rock climbing to scale new heights and become a better person. I'm leaving the dance ministry but I know God will send me back there someday. I'll stick around to keep an eye on my younger sister Sydney. She's rising up and becoming a better person. She'll be glad to be in Christ in the Dance ministry. I'm really glad for her.
As for me, I'm into more training more than ever. I'll do whatever I can to become a better climber and to learn more about climbing. God is with me and I know it and in whatever I do, I'll continue to do my best and work with Him and surrender all to Him. This is my stand and where I continue my journey.
So I'll stand
With arms high and Hearts abandoned
In awe of the One who gave it all.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKd1OVxH1tE
My stand to continue rock climbing to scale new heights and become a better person. I'm leaving the dance ministry but I know God will send me back there someday. I'll stick around to keep an eye on my younger sister Sydney. She's rising up and becoming a better person. She'll be glad to be in Christ in the Dance ministry. I'm really glad for her.
As for me, I'm into more training more than ever. I'll do whatever I can to become a better climber and to learn more about climbing. God is with me and I know it and in whatever I do, I'll continue to do my best and work with Him and surrender all to Him. This is my stand and where I continue my journey.
So I'll stand
With arms high and Hearts abandoned
In awe of the One who gave it all.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKd1OVxH1tE
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Get up and Go!!
I just finished my camp for my ROck Climbing group in NP. I just wished it wasn't planned on the same day as challenger's camp which I also looked forward to but I guess I'll have a chance another time. For now, I gotta keep working and pushing for rock climbing.
Tuesday, I was still in camp and showered up for our training at climb Asia even though I was the only one who did after the games we had that day earlier. It was a long bus ride but most of us slept or just rested for the day before climbing. I guess it took a while for me to get it together. I wanted to go 6 laps up and down but after the first two my arms suddenly ached so bad I just stopped. Though I managed one more time to go up, I had to stop and think about what happened. I suddenly forgot how to climb and just stopped. I started to think and pray quietly on my own and lent my belaying device to my belayer JJ to give some the rest a chance to climb since plenty wanted up. It was a lot of thinking then afterwards I felt God prompting me to pray to him and dedicate every climb I do to Him and be aware about it. I wanted to do it for God so, I gave it to Him. I later learned that endurance wasn't easy and I'm glad I took the hard way to learn it. Physically. I had God to be my strength because I still felt a little shaky and saw that I was still far from my goals. I learn to value what I can do to improve myself and try not to be a slow learner or ignorant of my weaknesses. I gotta learn to get up and go and I thank God for helping me through. My climb is now His and I regard Him as my source of strength and power and motivation.
I'm happy my little sister has a good approach to her dance ministry and stuff. She still needs to learn a lot but God helps. I just pray she can become a better person through her time in the dance ministry and work harder in school and become a better person and make more friends.
I'm looking to concentrate on the Children's ministry for now as well as the discipleship team. I'm also enjoying my time in my new cell group Footprints. They're a bunch of good people. Jophillien and QIng Ying from my old cell group is there and my good friend Ravi, whom I met through a buddy program in church before, is there. I also got to know Leer, Chloe, Stephanie, Hannah and the two leaders Cheryl and Daniel. I'm happy God led me there after my old group needed to break up, I still keep in touch with them.
God has blessed me with good friends and I had a great time with everyone in RC camp. GOd bless to all.
Tuesday, I was still in camp and showered up for our training at climb Asia even though I was the only one who did after the games we had that day earlier. It was a long bus ride but most of us slept or just rested for the day before climbing. I guess it took a while for me to get it together. I wanted to go 6 laps up and down but after the first two my arms suddenly ached so bad I just stopped. Though I managed one more time to go up, I had to stop and think about what happened. I suddenly forgot how to climb and just stopped. I started to think and pray quietly on my own and lent my belaying device to my belayer JJ to give some the rest a chance to climb since plenty wanted up. It was a lot of thinking then afterwards I felt God prompting me to pray to him and dedicate every climb I do to Him and be aware about it. I wanted to do it for God so, I gave it to Him. I later learned that endurance wasn't easy and I'm glad I took the hard way to learn it. Physically. I had God to be my strength because I still felt a little shaky and saw that I was still far from my goals. I learn to value what I can do to improve myself and try not to be a slow learner or ignorant of my weaknesses. I gotta learn to get up and go and I thank God for helping me through. My climb is now His and I regard Him as my source of strength and power and motivation.
I'm happy my little sister has a good approach to her dance ministry and stuff. She still needs to learn a lot but God helps. I just pray she can become a better person through her time in the dance ministry and work harder in school and become a better person and make more friends.
I'm looking to concentrate on the Children's ministry for now as well as the discipleship team. I'm also enjoying my time in my new cell group Footprints. They're a bunch of good people. Jophillien and QIng Ying from my old cell group is there and my good friend Ravi, whom I met through a buddy program in church before, is there. I also got to know Leer, Chloe, Stephanie, Hannah and the two leaders Cheryl and Daniel. I'm happy God led me there after my old group needed to break up, I still keep in touch with them.
God has blessed me with good friends and I had a great time with everyone in RC camp. GOd bless to all.
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Right here, tough on the outside, soft on the inside
I've always wanted to prove that I could be tough as steel. In counter-strike games, I called myself M@x Steel. I never knew what it meant to be as tough as steel till I listened to the song Warrior is a Child by Gary Valenciano http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoGXA8g4Low . Never in my dreams would I have imagined that if I was the strongest, I would never as for help or catch heaven's grace. Yet, with all I am now, weak and small, I depend on God. I'm insecure but I'm never afraid to take a chance. I'm weak but I'm never afraid to tangle with the strong. I'm slow but I'm willing to run as far my legs can take me. It's passion, heart, desire, and a lot of Grace from God to get to a goal. Only if a person is truly ready to accept a soldier's, farmer's, and a servant's role will he succeed. The soldier would put it all in his heart to fight for his country, the farmer would not stop working till the day was done , and the servant who is always willing to help the people around him and be humble enough to accept defeat and move on and ask for help.
"You have no choices about how you lose, but you do have a choice about how you come back and prepare to win again." -Pat Riley
"You have no choices about how you lose, but you do have a choice about how you come back and prepare to win again." -Pat Riley
Explosive and a journey into Sports
What is it? Explosiveness. Is it to summon a burst of energy at a limited period of time? Is it when a basketball player just suddenly becomes on target with everything and hits 14 straight shots or scores 10 straight points or dominates a quarter? Is it when a soccer player is just all over the place or scores two straight goals or just sprints out of nowhere? Do athletes need it? Yes.
Ever since polytechnic started, I always wanted to be more sports oriented. I tried music and I actually wanted out two months into it and still went on four months due to some stuff I didn't hear about. I truly enjoyed Physical Education. It got me involved in a lot of different sports. No offense to the band but I really wanted to change to athletics.
I finally got my chance when I applied for the first three months of Junior College. It was temporary so it was no harm to try. I quickly took off in my P.E. lessons with a 3.2 km run, I nearly didn't make it but I pushed through. The department at first recommended people like me who were from band, chinese orchestra, dance or other CCAs which were common to both secondary and Tetritary to stick with the CCA we were in before. I wanted to try something else so, since it was an optional choice. I opted for Basketball ( I was thinking dance but I decided it would be awkward especially with auditions and all and choosing music or genres.). In basketball, I didn't make the team but opted to stay on for training. So, I did the work. Worked out, ran some extra tracks during my P.E. and even went on a road game to SAJC. I struggled and even had to back out on one drill ,but it taught me valuable work ethics which I didn't posses. I felt I lost in transition then. I couldn't play well, I was the slowest on running drills, even my lay-ups were as terrible since grade school ; but I still battled my way through two months and left the third after it was eventual that I would be heading for a Polytechnic.
It was a new leash on life when Polytechnic year 1 started. I first needed to find a sport I was passionate about and free on Thursday(Campus Crusade for Christ) and Friday (Basic Mandarin). I wanted an adventure sport. I tried Sailing and liked it but missed the basic sailing course due to a planned overseas trip. I decided to switch to another kind of sport. At first I heard about Rock climbing and tried to contact them via Adventure Rope course but had a class representative meeting to go with it. During the meeting however, I met a student who was into rock climbing and met the group. My first day was a good try but struggled a bit but a new friend of mine got injured; and I decided to stay on till the ambulance came in. ( met her a few weeks later, she was much better then.). A few more weeks in, I went for a Level 1 course which approved me for belaying and basic theory on Sports Climbing. I'm now waiting on whether I can make the competitive team. If not, I'll try again and again and work harder. It's attitude, explosiveness. Passion to continue. I want that. I want to work on my shot, explosiveness, stamina, and everything. I gotta do it. Not for winning, but for the passion and heart for God and Sports. God fuels my passion and the reason I probably struggled in basketball, sailing, and rock climbing. To let me know that, I'm not alone in the sport and that it's a team effort whether it working out with the team, climbing with the team or just belaying, God is there and pushes me to work hard and maintain my passion.
I'll Never Stop.
Ever since polytechnic started, I always wanted to be more sports oriented. I tried music and I actually wanted out two months into it and still went on four months due to some stuff I didn't hear about. I truly enjoyed Physical Education. It got me involved in a lot of different sports. No offense to the band but I really wanted to change to athletics.
I finally got my chance when I applied for the first three months of Junior College. It was temporary so it was no harm to try. I quickly took off in my P.E. lessons with a 3.2 km run, I nearly didn't make it but I pushed through. The department at first recommended people like me who were from band, chinese orchestra, dance or other CCAs which were common to both secondary and Tetritary to stick with the CCA we were in before. I wanted to try something else so, since it was an optional choice. I opted for Basketball ( I was thinking dance but I decided it would be awkward especially with auditions and all and choosing music or genres.). In basketball, I didn't make the team but opted to stay on for training. So, I did the work. Worked out, ran some extra tracks during my P.E. and even went on a road game to SAJC. I struggled and even had to back out on one drill ,but it taught me valuable work ethics which I didn't posses. I felt I lost in transition then. I couldn't play well, I was the slowest on running drills, even my lay-ups were as terrible since grade school ; but I still battled my way through two months and left the third after it was eventual that I would be heading for a Polytechnic.
It was a new leash on life when Polytechnic year 1 started. I first needed to find a sport I was passionate about and free on Thursday(Campus Crusade for Christ) and Friday (Basic Mandarin). I wanted an adventure sport. I tried Sailing and liked it but missed the basic sailing course due to a planned overseas trip. I decided to switch to another kind of sport. At first I heard about Rock climbing and tried to contact them via Adventure Rope course but had a class representative meeting to go with it. During the meeting however, I met a student who was into rock climbing and met the group. My first day was a good try but struggled a bit but a new friend of mine got injured; and I decided to stay on till the ambulance came in. ( met her a few weeks later, she was much better then.). A few more weeks in, I went for a Level 1 course which approved me for belaying and basic theory on Sports Climbing. I'm now waiting on whether I can make the competitive team. If not, I'll try again and again and work harder. It's attitude, explosiveness. Passion to continue. I want that. I want to work on my shot, explosiveness, stamina, and everything. I gotta do it. Not for winning, but for the passion and heart for God and Sports. God fuels my passion and the reason I probably struggled in basketball, sailing, and rock climbing. To let me know that, I'm not alone in the sport and that it's a team effort whether it working out with the team, climbing with the team or just belaying, God is there and pushes me to work hard and maintain my passion.
I'll Never Stop.
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Garnett traded
Kevin Garnett, the best offensive and defensive player in the West in my opinion, was traded to the East Boston Celtics for 5 players and two draft picks. Well, there goes my dream of seeing Corey Brewer, Randy Foye, Craig Smith, and Rashard McCants (even though he's been injured) run with Garnett in Minnesota.
I felt it was something that never should have happened but happened. Garnett was the core of the Minnesota Timberwolves. He lead them in Rebounds, blocks, points, and was the disciplined leader of the suffering squad. He should have made it, it just didn't gel as well as expected, Mike James was a bust, Troy Hudson got injured, Ricky Davis's and Mark Blount's Contracts were too big to move around (especially Garnett). The Wolves will now have to rely on the leadership of Davis, Juwan Howard and even veteran Trenton Hassle to help raise the future of Randy Foye, Corey Brewer, Rashard McCants, (from the Celtics) Gerald Green, Al Jefferson, Ryan Gomes and maybe even get Sebastian Telfair a new start (3rd team in 4th season). Jefferson and Gomes will probably round up the package, Jefferson is a low-post warrior and Gomes is a good Wingman. Green is a rising star and Telfair is still growing but will probably back-up Foye.
As for the Celtics, the key now is to build more around Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen. Rando Rojo might be the best choice but signing recently released Timberwolf Troy Hudson may help out. Garnett wanted Hudson a lot to come back to Minnesota and convinced the management to sign him. Kendrick Perkins will have to work on defense and rebounding and being an extra low-post threat. Leon Powe and Glen Davis( when he signs) will probably compete for a starting spot. Gabe Pruit will also fight for one.Brandon Wallace will probably also get a good chance in backing up Pierce or Allen or even Garnett. As far as things go now, Tony Allen( who was nearly lost all season) will probably become the sixth man to back up R. Allen or Pierce as well.
It's a new start but we'll see where it goes.
I felt it was something that never should have happened but happened. Garnett was the core of the Minnesota Timberwolves. He lead them in Rebounds, blocks, points, and was the disciplined leader of the suffering squad. He should have made it, it just didn't gel as well as expected, Mike James was a bust, Troy Hudson got injured, Ricky Davis's and Mark Blount's Contracts were too big to move around (especially Garnett). The Wolves will now have to rely on the leadership of Davis, Juwan Howard and even veteran Trenton Hassle to help raise the future of Randy Foye, Corey Brewer, Rashard McCants, (from the Celtics) Gerald Green, Al Jefferson, Ryan Gomes and maybe even get Sebastian Telfair a new start (3rd team in 4th season). Jefferson and Gomes will probably round up the package, Jefferson is a low-post warrior and Gomes is a good Wingman. Green is a rising star and Telfair is still growing but will probably back-up Foye.
As for the Celtics, the key now is to build more around Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen. Rando Rojo might be the best choice but signing recently released Timberwolf Troy Hudson may help out. Garnett wanted Hudson a lot to come back to Minnesota and convinced the management to sign him. Kendrick Perkins will have to work on defense and rebounding and being an extra low-post threat. Leon Powe and Glen Davis( when he signs) will probably compete for a starting spot. Gabe Pruit will also fight for one.Brandon Wallace will probably also get a good chance in backing up Pierce or Allen or even Garnett. As far as things go now, Tony Allen( who was nearly lost all season) will probably become the sixth man to back up R. Allen or Pierce as well.
It's a new start but we'll see where it goes.
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Rock on!
I can't imagine what it would be like if I was in Singapore Polytechnic rather than Ngee Ann Polytechnic. It would have been a better choice. Fast foods almost weekly and probably a lot more walking and probably in crowded CCA's but more flexibility and choices and higher class of education and a lot more food choices. (Well, I'm imagine I probably would have gained at least 3-4kg if I did eat fastfood for a week.) Though SP was the better choice, I felt a good thing about NP. NP had a secondary school outlook, didn't have any fast food places and was definitely the closer of the two. Also, they're interdisciplinary studies attracted me and felt that I could be a better and more flexible professional there. In addition, my choice is starting to make good, I have a good fellowship of friends, a great CCA in Rock Climbing (I hope they can give us a wall next year.), recently improved the place, John my mentor is just next door to SIM, and my cousin is possibly moving there (SIM) for further studies. note: I don't regret going to NP or hate SP or advertising it.
I'm starting to enjoy my studies a little more, it's a matter of a love-hate relationship, you love your course but you hate the fact that your struggling. I guess I need to work harder. I need to study my mathematics( I enjoy it a lot), biology(needs work), IBME( needs a lot of work and reading and asking ).
It's hard to imagine that after looking through all these during the O level break, I finally made it. I got what I wanted. I got into a sports CCA in Rock Climbing though it wasn't my first choice and is working out more than ever in terms of physical development, the inter-disciplinary studies are making me work harder than ever, I'm growing as a Christian in Campus Crusade and I made good friends even met some in the unusual ways.
I hit SP with some of my fellow Rock Climbers for Level 1. I'll remember those term and maybe I'll hit a real rock some day. The wall up there was tough as it replicated a real rock formation with crevices and all. I got to learn to belay, use the shoes and a few tricks in difficulty and started getting used to using my arm strength a little more with my legs and everything-you-need to know about sports climbing. My legs are my strongest gear in my body and my mind is the best thing to control that. I still have a lot of work outs to go through including pull-ups or chin-ups to keep my spot and prove myself that I belong to this sport. Competition is coming up but I have yet to step into Yishun for some competitive training. For now, I gotta train more and make the most of my opportunity in West Coast Recreation for further trainings and buy my shoes. I also gave a Gospel tract to our instructor.
It's pretty hard to keep up with friends in Pioneer Junior College and I recently met up with one of my good friends who stills studies there to catch the Potter movie. She was well and we worked out some stuff, I gotta be thankful to her for being honest and caring and I wish her nothing but the best. She ordered the last book(H.P.) in advanced and I got to peek at it when one of my RC mates was reading it before our Level 1 course. Another friend is SP has been distant but I kept in contact with her recently while I was in Canada but haven;t talked to her since touch down in SG I just hope I get to meet her someday soon, she's a nice person and I wish her all the best. Another PJ mate in NP, he used to in basketball and played in the last game with him, he's now in canoe and I wish him all the best as well. He's in the top course and I wish him well. Another friend who was in my OG and NPSU group like the PJ mate from basketball has been really having a hard time according to her blog and I just support her and hope she pushes through. FOr others, I just wish them a good time including PJ Live.
I guess I'll rock on. Not the music part but the Rock part. I'll be hitting a lot of Rocks but I'll be also hitting a lot problems, I'll rock on For Christ and Life.!
I'm starting to enjoy my studies a little more, it's a matter of a love-hate relationship, you love your course but you hate the fact that your struggling. I guess I need to work harder. I need to study my mathematics( I enjoy it a lot), biology(needs work), IBME( needs a lot of work and reading and asking ).
It's hard to imagine that after looking through all these during the O level break, I finally made it. I got what I wanted. I got into a sports CCA in Rock Climbing though it wasn't my first choice and is working out more than ever in terms of physical development, the inter-disciplinary studies are making me work harder than ever, I'm growing as a Christian in Campus Crusade and I made good friends even met some in the unusual ways.
I hit SP with some of my fellow Rock Climbers for Level 1. I'll remember those term and maybe I'll hit a real rock some day. The wall up there was tough as it replicated a real rock formation with crevices and all. I got to learn to belay, use the shoes and a few tricks in difficulty and started getting used to using my arm strength a little more with my legs and everything-you-need to know about sports climbing. My legs are my strongest gear in my body and my mind is the best thing to control that. I still have a lot of work outs to go through including pull-ups or chin-ups to keep my spot and prove myself that I belong to this sport. Competition is coming up but I have yet to step into Yishun for some competitive training. For now, I gotta train more and make the most of my opportunity in West Coast Recreation for further trainings and buy my shoes. I also gave a Gospel tract to our instructor.
It's pretty hard to keep up with friends in Pioneer Junior College and I recently met up with one of my good friends who stills studies there to catch the Potter movie. She was well and we worked out some stuff, I gotta be thankful to her for being honest and caring and I wish her nothing but the best. She ordered the last book(H.P.) in advanced and I got to peek at it when one of my RC mates was reading it before our Level 1 course. Another friend is SP has been distant but I kept in contact with her recently while I was in Canada but haven;t talked to her since touch down in SG I just hope I get to meet her someday soon, she's a nice person and I wish her all the best. Another PJ mate in NP, he used to in basketball and played in the last game with him, he's now in canoe and I wish him all the best as well. He's in the top course and I wish him well. Another friend who was in my OG and NPSU group like the PJ mate from basketball has been really having a hard time according to her blog and I just support her and hope she pushes through. FOr others, I just wish them a good time including PJ Live.
I guess I'll rock on. Not the music part but the Rock part. I'll be hitting a lot of Rocks but I'll be also hitting a lot problems, I'll rock on For Christ and Life.!
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
what's the best thing for the Kings?
What's the best thing for the Sacramento Kings? well, they have a new coach in Reggie Theus and a new prospect in Spencer Hawes. Hawes is showing good signs in the Summer League as well as Justin Williams and Francisco Garcia in the game against team CHina. However, the path won't be easy in the regular season, especially with some players who are a bit discouraged coming off one of the worst seasons in their careers after nearly pulling off a miracle two seasons ago in the 2006 playoffs.
Mike Bibby, Kevin Martin, Ron Artest is probably one of the strongest backcourts right now in the NBA. The problem is the back-ups. Garcia can't always back-up for both, if the Kings can get a good free agent pick-up, they should get a good back-up . A back-up for Bibby is also crucial for the kings, so they should get a solid veteran or young guy in their roster. Brad Miller is still a force I believe and will have a good back-up in Hawes or Shareef Abdul-Rahim or Williams.
Free Agents to get:
Unfortunately, Devean George, ANdres Nocioni, Grant Hill and Rasheed Lewis is taken..they were on this list.
1. Jason Hart-L.A. Clippers- he plays a good game being a good back-up. He's well-balanced and steps up well.
2.Chucky Atkins-Memphis Grizzlies- He's be looking for big $$$$ but he can provide a solid bench play next to Bibby.
3.Jacque Vaghuan-San ANtionio Spurs- he played well behind TOny Parker so he can play well behind Bibby.
4.Derek Anderson-Charlotte Bobcats- He and any of these point guards will be really helpful. He has a good shot and can relieve Artest and Martin of the scoring load. He can also defend well.
5.Jeff McInnis-Bobcats He played well right? He still can. If he's the same guy who played next to Lebron James a few seasons ago. He should provide some good play off-the-bench.
6. Ruben Patterson-Milwakee Bucks-He;s an explosive veteran who can come of the bench and be an offensive wing-man. Might be heavy though.
7.Gary Payton-Miami Heat-Old but he can still provide a good back-up for this season only. but he probably won't like that to much as a closing of his career.
8.Jumaine Jones-Phoenix SUns- He has the offense to back-up Artest. I think...
Trades-
KIngs can package some veterans like Kenny Thomas or Abdul-Rahim to get themselves together for a younger core. They can afford risks here and there but right now, I have no ideas
Mike Bibby, Kevin Martin, Ron Artest is probably one of the strongest backcourts right now in the NBA. The problem is the back-ups. Garcia can't always back-up for both, if the Kings can get a good free agent pick-up, they should get a good back-up . A back-up for Bibby is also crucial for the kings, so they should get a solid veteran or young guy in their roster. Brad Miller is still a force I believe and will have a good back-up in Hawes or Shareef Abdul-Rahim or Williams.
Free Agents to get:
Unfortunately, Devean George, ANdres Nocioni, Grant Hill and Rasheed Lewis is taken..they were on this list.
1. Jason Hart-L.A. Clippers- he plays a good game being a good back-up. He's well-balanced and steps up well.
2.Chucky Atkins-Memphis Grizzlies- He's be looking for big $$$$ but he can provide a solid bench play next to Bibby.
3.Jacque Vaghuan-San ANtionio Spurs- he played well behind TOny Parker so he can play well behind Bibby.
4.Derek Anderson-Charlotte Bobcats- He and any of these point guards will be really helpful. He has a good shot and can relieve Artest and Martin of the scoring load. He can also defend well.
5.Jeff McInnis-Bobcats He played well right? He still can. If he's the same guy who played next to Lebron James a few seasons ago. He should provide some good play off-the-bench.
6. Ruben Patterson-Milwakee Bucks-He;s an explosive veteran who can come of the bench and be an offensive wing-man. Might be heavy though.
7.Gary Payton-Miami Heat-Old but he can still provide a good back-up for this season only. but he probably won't like that to much as a closing of his career.
8.Jumaine Jones-Phoenix SUns- He has the offense to back-up Artest. I think...
Trades-
KIngs can package some veterans like Kenny Thomas or Abdul-Rahim to get themselves together for a younger core. They can afford risks here and there but right now, I have no ideas
Saturday, July 7, 2007
Rising...
At first , the Phoenix Suns looked like someone ready to go to the playoffs and head for the FInals. They took Rudy Fernandez, a good player with a shooting guard and fastbreak mentality and was part of Spain's recent World Championship.Suddenly, they didn't, they gave the guy away for cash. That's not what your supposed to do. At least get a decent big man from the deal to help out Amare Stoudamire. ANyway, they still got Alando Tucker( who got a two year deal) and DJ Strawberry later in the draft. I guess they needed more cash to pay a good player.
The Suns still , however, look ready for a title. They're keeping the nucleus of Steve Nash, Stoudamire, Shawn Marion, Raja Bell, and young guns Boris Diaw and Leonardo Barbosa. Another good news is that Kurt Thomas will still be around and Grant Hill will be joining them soon. They also traded away James Jones as soon as the Portland deal gets done. To me, the Suns can capitalize on this years free agency. tough youngsters in Tucker and Strawberry will help but adding some muscle can help too.
free agents to sign, no rankings, just suggestions.
1. PJ Brown CHicago Bulls, Brown showed that he can still play with the youngsters and was often in the frontline next to Ben Wallace with the Bulls. He adds another tough defender in the post to the Suns. Kurt Thomas is already there but another body probably wouldn't hurt their salary or at least trade someone like Jumaine Jones or Jalen Rose for the guy.
2. Chris Webber- Detriot Pistons- Webber played center for the Pistons and was go-to-guy with the 76ers. Adding him brings a guy who can play with the Western conference bigs and will probably add another good passer to a team with a past-first MVP point guard. The only downside is his age and running game but he will be looking for a veteran's wage and most importantly, a championship.
3.Chris Mihm, Los Angeles Lakers, Mihm is a big question mark. If he's fully recovered from ankle surgery, HE can be a force on the block as well as a good back-up to either Stoudamire or Marion. He's been to the West and can also defend some big guys like Duncan and Garnett. He's asking salary and question mark is the downside and the fact that he hasn't played that much in the west as Thomas did.
4.Anderson Varejao- Cleveland Cavaliers , Varejao went to the Finals with Lebron James and may stay in Cleveland since he became a star there. His hustle and defense are a good fit for the Suns. However, he doesn't do much scoring and Stoudamire will probably take his job so, he's not a must sign guy.
5.Jamaal Maglore- Portland TrailBlazers- He has good experience and is as good as Brown. He's also younger but might ask as much as mihm is asking and didn't have a good season last year.
6.Austin Croshere- Dallas Mavericks- He's a good shooter and fit well with the Mavs. He's probably a good fit with the Suns too. A good get but will ask for a long term deal.
7. Kevin Cato- New York Knicks- old but a solid player. The Darell Armstrong- center guy.
8.Rafael Araujo- Utah Jazz- The Jazz wants to keep him so he might be something the Suns can work on.
9.Andray Blatche- Washington Wizards- another defensive gem but will ask a lot. Money does keep people down.
10. Joe Smith- Philadelphia 76ers- Showed he wasn't a small part in the IVerson trade. might not be as expensive as some think.
11. Grant Hill- Orlando Magic- brings flexibility and shooting at the back court next to Bell or Nash.
12.Darko Milic- orlando Magic- the Magic didn't want him so why not bring him in with Hill? might ask for $6 million as well and a long term deal but worth the price.
13.Kevin Willis- Dallas Mavericks- He says he can play! The Mavs took him and he wasn't used much. He's the oldest active free agent but can be risked at a veteran's wage. He's big anyway. Suns get desperate.
Either sign one or two of these guys can make the suns a championship team. They already are. They just need to win. Rise SUns...Rise....
The Suns still , however, look ready for a title. They're keeping the nucleus of Steve Nash, Stoudamire, Shawn Marion, Raja Bell, and young guns Boris Diaw and Leonardo Barbosa. Another good news is that Kurt Thomas will still be around and Grant Hill will be joining them soon. They also traded away James Jones as soon as the Portland deal gets done. To me, the Suns can capitalize on this years free agency. tough youngsters in Tucker and Strawberry will help but adding some muscle can help too.
free agents to sign, no rankings, just suggestions.
1. PJ Brown CHicago Bulls, Brown showed that he can still play with the youngsters and was often in the frontline next to Ben Wallace with the Bulls. He adds another tough defender in the post to the Suns. Kurt Thomas is already there but another body probably wouldn't hurt their salary or at least trade someone like Jumaine Jones or Jalen Rose for the guy.
2. Chris Webber- Detriot Pistons- Webber played center for the Pistons and was go-to-guy with the 76ers. Adding him brings a guy who can play with the Western conference bigs and will probably add another good passer to a team with a past-first MVP point guard. The only downside is his age and running game but he will be looking for a veteran's wage and most importantly, a championship.
3.Chris Mihm, Los Angeles Lakers, Mihm is a big question mark. If he's fully recovered from ankle surgery, HE can be a force on the block as well as a good back-up to either Stoudamire or Marion. He's been to the West and can also defend some big guys like Duncan and Garnett. He's asking salary and question mark is the downside and the fact that he hasn't played that much in the west as Thomas did.
4.Anderson Varejao- Cleveland Cavaliers , Varejao went to the Finals with Lebron James and may stay in Cleveland since he became a star there. His hustle and defense are a good fit for the Suns. However, he doesn't do much scoring and Stoudamire will probably take his job so, he's not a must sign guy.
5.Jamaal Maglore- Portland TrailBlazers- He has good experience and is as good as Brown. He's also younger but might ask as much as mihm is asking and didn't have a good season last year.
6.Austin Croshere- Dallas Mavericks- He's a good shooter and fit well with the Mavs. He's probably a good fit with the Suns too. A good get but will ask for a long term deal.
7. Kevin Cato- New York Knicks- old but a solid player. The Darell Armstrong- center guy.
8.Rafael Araujo- Utah Jazz- The Jazz wants to keep him so he might be something the Suns can work on.
9.Andray Blatche- Washington Wizards- another defensive gem but will ask a lot. Money does keep people down.
10. Joe Smith- Philadelphia 76ers- Showed he wasn't a small part in the IVerson trade. might not be as expensive as some think.
11. Grant Hill- Orlando Magic- brings flexibility and shooting at the back court next to Bell or Nash.
12.Darko Milic- orlando Magic- the Magic didn't want him so why not bring him in with Hill? might ask for $6 million as well and a long term deal but worth the price.
13.Kevin Willis- Dallas Mavericks- He says he can play! The Mavs took him and he wasn't used much. He's the oldest active free agent but can be risked at a veteran's wage. He's big anyway. Suns get desperate.
Either sign one or two of these guys can make the suns a championship team. They already are. They just need to win. Rise SUns...Rise....
Thursday, July 5, 2007
Falling behind but learning to get up.....
The Los Angeles lakers better make moves soon or else there won't be much left. Resigning Luke Walton, a verbal agreement has been made. Lakers want him, Kobe Bryant makes him happy, and Walton wants to come back. The only trade material I see here right now for LA is Smush Parker, Andrew Bynum (on the block), and Lamar Odom( only for really big moves because he's extremly valuable). Jermaine O'Neal would be nice but the Lakers need to make sure they get their roster right. They need to survey who's worth keeping and who's not. Kwame Brown has been big at center but needs to step-up more. Odom may be a good player and has played two seasons but he might be better off in a new direction and so are the Lakers. Bynum is a big kid with a a big question mark, can he be the next generation of youngsters like Jermaine O'Neal in Portland to Indiana or just a role player to be or, in short, is he worth the risk? Trading for a dominant big man is hard but with the right combo, it just might work.
Free Agents the Lakers should get:
1. Luke Walton- plays well in the system. They say Odom would be a bit like Scottie Pippen but Walton looks more suited for that job. Odom is more of a scorer to a lot of people.
2. Mo Williams or Steve Blake- Probably the most hard to get point guards next to Chauncy Billups but both can play well next to Kobe.
3.Chris Mihm- a center who can run the floor and play with energy, he's ranked 3 because he's still in a limbo after missing the whole of last season with ankle surgery. Like Bynum, a lot wonder if he's worth the risk.
4. Darko Milic- if Kevin Garnett or Jermaine O'Neal can't be taken. Milic might be the best option next to Mihm to take. Milic was dropped by the Orlando Magic recently, so a new deal with Hollywood might be a good take.
WIld card sign for the Lakers: Chris Webber or PJ Brown or Mikki Moore- all three had a new start last year but could be risks but are worth the try. Webber is a veteran and is still a solid presence on the block and a good teacher for a growing Bynum. Brown can solve problems guarding Tim Duncan or Amare Stoudamire. Moore can compete in the east but can he be a force in the West? It might be better to keep Bynum ,or sign Milic or Mihm.
Another Idea- Anderson Varejao- He's a risk and is asking a lot but will help significantly. anyway Maurice Evans and Kwame Brown can do the job he does.
Lakers could trade for:
1. Indiana Pacers- get: Jermaine O'Neal- He can be the big man the Lakers has been looking for to be a force in the paint and open up the floor for Kobe Bryant to operate. His style can be good with the triangle. Give: Lamar Odom with ANdrew Bynum or, if the Pacers agree, Brian Cook. Odom will be attractive for a veteran leader in a young core as well as Bynum. Cook can be a compensation if the Lakers decide against trading Bynum
2. Houston Rockets- Luther Head or Rafer Alston- either guards are shooters and the rockets are looking for Big men to help Yao Ming. Give: Brian Cook or Kwame Brown with an extra Smush Parker for another player or send him to another team for a 3-team deal for a big man.
3. Memphis Grizzlies- Pau Gasol or Hakeem Warrick- both are big men and while Gasol is hard to get, Warrick filled in nicely in Gasol's absence. Give: Lamar Odom( for deals with Gasol only), give Bynum or Brown if Warrick's worth the price but this is highly unlikely.
big trades- Kobe Bryant for anyone or anyones worth the price...hahahah...
People are falling these days, losing focus on what's important. These past few days. I need to get involved with GOd more. I need to get in touch with him. I need God. Just gotta learn to play my game better...GOd bless and good night
Free Agents the Lakers should get:
1. Luke Walton- plays well in the system. They say Odom would be a bit like Scottie Pippen but Walton looks more suited for that job. Odom is more of a scorer to a lot of people.
2. Mo Williams or Steve Blake- Probably the most hard to get point guards next to Chauncy Billups but both can play well next to Kobe.
3.Chris Mihm- a center who can run the floor and play with energy, he's ranked 3 because he's still in a limbo after missing the whole of last season with ankle surgery. Like Bynum, a lot wonder if he's worth the risk.
4. Darko Milic- if Kevin Garnett or Jermaine O'Neal can't be taken. Milic might be the best option next to Mihm to take. Milic was dropped by the Orlando Magic recently, so a new deal with Hollywood might be a good take.
WIld card sign for the Lakers: Chris Webber or PJ Brown or Mikki Moore- all three had a new start last year but could be risks but are worth the try. Webber is a veteran and is still a solid presence on the block and a good teacher for a growing Bynum. Brown can solve problems guarding Tim Duncan or Amare Stoudamire. Moore can compete in the east but can he be a force in the West? It might be better to keep Bynum ,or sign Milic or Mihm.
Another Idea- Anderson Varejao- He's a risk and is asking a lot but will help significantly. anyway Maurice Evans and Kwame Brown can do the job he does.
Lakers could trade for:
1. Indiana Pacers- get: Jermaine O'Neal- He can be the big man the Lakers has been looking for to be a force in the paint and open up the floor for Kobe Bryant to operate. His style can be good with the triangle. Give: Lamar Odom with ANdrew Bynum or, if the Pacers agree, Brian Cook. Odom will be attractive for a veteran leader in a young core as well as Bynum. Cook can be a compensation if the Lakers decide against trading Bynum
2. Houston Rockets- Luther Head or Rafer Alston- either guards are shooters and the rockets are looking for Big men to help Yao Ming. Give: Brian Cook or Kwame Brown with an extra Smush Parker for another player or send him to another team for a 3-team deal for a big man.
3. Memphis Grizzlies- Pau Gasol or Hakeem Warrick- both are big men and while Gasol is hard to get, Warrick filled in nicely in Gasol's absence. Give: Lamar Odom( for deals with Gasol only), give Bynum or Brown if Warrick's worth the price but this is highly unlikely.
big trades- Kobe Bryant for anyone or anyones worth the price...hahahah...
People are falling these days, losing focus on what's important. These past few days. I need to get involved with GOd more. I need to get in touch with him. I need God. Just gotta learn to play my game better...GOd bless and good night
Friday, June 29, 2007
Draft night
I guess I was just another NBA fan waiting for the moment.
I logged on to nba.com and found Greg ODen at 1 and Kevin DUrant at 2.
1. Greg ODen and Blazers- Oden and LaMarcus Aldridge becomes the twin towers. Aldridge has exprience and has shown that he can contribute both offensively and defensively and the addition of Oden makes opponents think twice about going inside. The only downside is that it will take time. The trade of Zach Randolph will mean the lost of a guy who gave 20 points and 10 boards a game last season and would have been Oden's mentor and partner in crime. Still, Portland has Jarett Jack and Brandon Roy and becomes an attractive place for offensive players like Rashard Lewis or Gerald Wallace. Aside from that, they still have Darius Miles, if he recovers, and Ime Udoka, if he comes back.
2.Sonics and Kevin Durant- Ray Allen to Celtics. I was thinking signing and trading Rashard Lewis to the Celtics would be better, but the Sonics went a new direction. THey have a young talented future all-star Kevin Durant. Hard-working players like Chris Wilcox and Jeff Green and still get shooters in Wally Scaerbiak and Delonte West. SO, the future still is bright. Sonics are my wildcard for this year
I logged on to nba.com and found Greg ODen at 1 and Kevin DUrant at 2.
1. Greg ODen and Blazers- Oden and LaMarcus Aldridge becomes the twin towers. Aldridge has exprience and has shown that he can contribute both offensively and defensively and the addition of Oden makes opponents think twice about going inside. The only downside is that it will take time. The trade of Zach Randolph will mean the lost of a guy who gave 20 points and 10 boards a game last season and would have been Oden's mentor and partner in crime. Still, Portland has Jarett Jack and Brandon Roy and becomes an attractive place for offensive players like Rashard Lewis or Gerald Wallace. Aside from that, they still have Darius Miles, if he recovers, and Ime Udoka, if he comes back.
2.Sonics and Kevin Durant- Ray Allen to Celtics. I was thinking signing and trading Rashard Lewis to the Celtics would be better, but the Sonics went a new direction. THey have a young talented future all-star Kevin Durant. Hard-working players like Chris Wilcox and Jeff Green and still get shooters in Wally Scaerbiak and Delonte West. SO, the future still is bright. Sonics are my wildcard for this year
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Finals to Draft
Firstly, congratulations to the Spurs for winning the title one more time. A trade mark in the Tim Duncan lead franchise. Congrats also to Tony Parker MVP and husband to be. Michael Finley for his first and Robert Horry for his 7th. Unbelievable.
Now , time for draft day.
1st pick- Trail Blazers- Greg Oden- He is the next franchise center and will stand with the likes of Shaquille O'neal, Tim Duncan, and will remind Portland of the great Bill Walton. THe Blazers just secured their future and added a huge advantage to their young and talented team which also has rookie of the year Brandon Roy.
2nd Pick- Sonics Kevin Durant- He is a mix of Kevin Garnett, Rashard Lewis and the most offesively versitile forward in the Draft. The Sonics will take him and get another man to be Shawn Kemp who can play along side Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis, if he comes back. He has the inside game to compliment Allen's outside presence.
3rd pick-Hawks- Al Horford- the Atlanta Hawks need a strong big man who can contribute immediately. Horford is a winner and helped and virtually lead the Florida Gators to back to back Championships. He also played in the team that with stood Greg Oden. The Hawks will have a man who can compliment Josh Smith or play center along side him or Mravin Williams or be a power Forward next to Zaza Pachulia, who had a break out season.
4th Pick Grizzlies- Mike Conley Jr. Usually Batman picks his Robin. For this one, the Grizzlies will get someone who has played alongside Greg Oden for a long time and can play with a talented line up of Mike Miller, Rudy Gay, Hakeem Warrick, Stromie Swift and Pau Gasol.
5th pick- Bucks - Yi Jian Lian- An big small forward on the wings of the Bucks next to Michael Redd. He will develop well in a good offensive team with the Bucks and can show up with a tall line up next to Charlie Villanueva and ANdrew Bogut.
6th pick- Celtics-Brandan Wright- He has a Shawn Marion / Josh Howard Mentality. the Celtics get an immediate Contributer who can play into Doc Rivers system. HE will relieve Pierce of slashing to the basket and relieve Al Jefferson of Rebounding duties.
7th pick-Wolves- Jeff Green- A versatile forward next to Kevin Garnett. Wolves get someone who can compliment Garnett at the post and fit right into the wolves system of big man.
8th pick- Bobcats-Corey Brewer- A three-point threat and wing man who can be insurance when Gerald Wallace bolts. On the other hand, He and Wallace compliment each other well with an inside-outside, it's just a matter of who's better at being a shooting guard or small forward.
9th pick - Bulls- Spencer Hawes- big man who can play next to Ben Wallace, Andres Nocioni, Tyrus Thomas and Learn from PJ Brown who may comeback next year.
10th pick- Kings- Joakim Noah- Energy and Passion. Something the Kings lack can come from Noah. Noah is a mix of offensive and defensive Rebounding and may wake up Brad Miller who has had a bad season since Chris Webber and Peja Stoajkovic left.
11th- Hawks- Acie Law- Perfect, a point guard who can go big next to veterans Lue and Claxton and play alongside Joe Johnson
12th-Sixers- AL Thorton-leader, athlete, and scorer, another piece to the Sixers young talented team
13th-Hornets- NIckYoung- best shooing guard in the Draft. good fit for a need in the Hornets line up and compliments Chris Paul well.
Now , time for draft day.
1st pick- Trail Blazers- Greg Oden- He is the next franchise center and will stand with the likes of Shaquille O'neal, Tim Duncan, and will remind Portland of the great Bill Walton. THe Blazers just secured their future and added a huge advantage to their young and talented team which also has rookie of the year Brandon Roy.
2nd Pick- Sonics Kevin Durant- He is a mix of Kevin Garnett, Rashard Lewis and the most offesively versitile forward in the Draft. The Sonics will take him and get another man to be Shawn Kemp who can play along side Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis, if he comes back. He has the inside game to compliment Allen's outside presence.
3rd pick-Hawks- Al Horford- the Atlanta Hawks need a strong big man who can contribute immediately. Horford is a winner and helped and virtually lead the Florida Gators to back to back Championships. He also played in the team that with stood Greg Oden. The Hawks will have a man who can compliment Josh Smith or play center along side him or Mravin Williams or be a power Forward next to Zaza Pachulia, who had a break out season.
4th Pick Grizzlies- Mike Conley Jr. Usually Batman picks his Robin. For this one, the Grizzlies will get someone who has played alongside Greg Oden for a long time and can play with a talented line up of Mike Miller, Rudy Gay, Hakeem Warrick, Stromie Swift and Pau Gasol.
5th pick- Bucks - Yi Jian Lian- An big small forward on the wings of the Bucks next to Michael Redd. He will develop well in a good offensive team with the Bucks and can show up with a tall line up next to Charlie Villanueva and ANdrew Bogut.
6th pick- Celtics-Brandan Wright- He has a Shawn Marion / Josh Howard Mentality. the Celtics get an immediate Contributer who can play into Doc Rivers system. HE will relieve Pierce of slashing to the basket and relieve Al Jefferson of Rebounding duties.
7th pick-Wolves- Jeff Green- A versatile forward next to Kevin Garnett. Wolves get someone who can compliment Garnett at the post and fit right into the wolves system of big man.
8th pick- Bobcats-Corey Brewer- A three-point threat and wing man who can be insurance when Gerald Wallace bolts. On the other hand, He and Wallace compliment each other well with an inside-outside, it's just a matter of who's better at being a shooting guard or small forward.
9th pick - Bulls- Spencer Hawes- big man who can play next to Ben Wallace, Andres Nocioni, Tyrus Thomas and Learn from PJ Brown who may comeback next year.
10th pick- Kings- Joakim Noah- Energy and Passion. Something the Kings lack can come from Noah. Noah is a mix of offensive and defensive Rebounding and may wake up Brad Miller who has had a bad season since Chris Webber and Peja Stoajkovic left.
11th- Hawks- Acie Law- Perfect, a point guard who can go big next to veterans Lue and Claxton and play alongside Joe Johnson
12th-Sixers- AL Thorton-leader, athlete, and scorer, another piece to the Sixers young talented team
13th-Hornets- NIckYoung- best shooing guard in the Draft. good fit for a need in the Hornets line up and compliments Chris Paul well.
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
CAvs and Spurs in a dogfight, not only against each other but also the media and world
The Cleveland Cavaliers and San Antonio Spurs are in the finals and there are more critics than ever. It's 3-0 in favor of the Spurs. I still expect it to be a battle to the finish.
Why is it a battle to the finish and why did I say that it's more than a battle against each other? Well, the Spurs are being labeled as boring and are blamed for causing TV ratings to go down. The Cavs are being blamed for not doing enough and Lebron James is being hounded by critics and are calling him immature and all. I'd say some are wrong. For one, both Tim Duncan of the Spurs and Lebron James of the Cavs are being good sports and are great players. Since Hakeem Olajuwon or Shaquille O'Neal, Duncan is becoming one of the best power forwards to emerge in the league. He has some of the best moves in the NBA since Olajuwon's "Dream". He has the lasting strength and spirit of an NBA champ like a young SHaq ,and discipline like his former teammate and friend David Robinson. He has the leadership of a true warrior. The one who serves his team.
James also is one of the greatest players. He didn't blame Donyel Marshal for that missed three-pointer in game 1 of the eastern conference finals and didn't balme Anderson Varejao for that missed shot on a drive in the Finals. He didn't make Larry Hughes' injury an excuse for losing or call Gibson's playoff performance a fluke ( of course, we all know it isn't.). He also didn't blame Gibson or his teammates for missing so many three pointers or use that as an excuse for the lost. HE leads by example and acts as a leader of the team. He's still competing even though their down 3-0 or even when he's being labeled as not as good as friend Dwayne Wade. James is fighting and is proven as a true NBA warrior and will be champ. I still believe James can win not just because I believe but because I see him play and see him complete. the Spurs will still have their hands full at all defensive stations. He kept fighting even though the shots weren't falling and got a block and steal against Duncan on the other end and hustled for every chance.
Nobody should call these guys bad or boring or not good enough. They're all winners. They represent and clearly show what true NBA glory is. It's not about just winning but completing as a team and fighting despite all. That's how warriors are.
Why is it a battle to the finish and why did I say that it's more than a battle against each other? Well, the Spurs are being labeled as boring and are blamed for causing TV ratings to go down. The Cavs are being blamed for not doing enough and Lebron James is being hounded by critics and are calling him immature and all. I'd say some are wrong. For one, both Tim Duncan of the Spurs and Lebron James of the Cavs are being good sports and are great players. Since Hakeem Olajuwon or Shaquille O'Neal, Duncan is becoming one of the best power forwards to emerge in the league. He has some of the best moves in the NBA since Olajuwon's "Dream". He has the lasting strength and spirit of an NBA champ like a young SHaq ,and discipline like his former teammate and friend David Robinson. He has the leadership of a true warrior. The one who serves his team.
James also is one of the greatest players. He didn't blame Donyel Marshal for that missed three-pointer in game 1 of the eastern conference finals and didn't balme Anderson Varejao for that missed shot on a drive in the Finals. He didn't make Larry Hughes' injury an excuse for losing or call Gibson's playoff performance a fluke ( of course, we all know it isn't.). He also didn't blame Gibson or his teammates for missing so many three pointers or use that as an excuse for the lost. HE leads by example and acts as a leader of the team. He's still competing even though their down 3-0 or even when he's being labeled as not as good as friend Dwayne Wade. James is fighting and is proven as a true NBA warrior and will be champ. I still believe James can win not just because I believe but because I see him play and see him complete. the Spurs will still have their hands full at all defensive stations. He kept fighting even though the shots weren't falling and got a block and steal against Duncan on the other end and hustled for every chance.
Nobody should call these guys bad or boring or not good enough. They're all winners. They represent and clearly show what true NBA glory is. It's not about just winning but completing as a team and fighting despite all. That's how warriors are.
Sunday, June 3, 2007
James, Daniel Gibson and Cavaliers push through...
From defeating the struggling Washington Wizards to overcoming the three headed beasts of the New jersey NEts and to the demolishing of the Detroit Pistons towers of defense, the Cleveland Cavaliers are now at the top of the East. All thanks not only to Lebron James but the entire Cleveland Cavaliers. It was James who dominated at least in three or four games in all three Series, it was Sasha Pavlovic who played defense on Jason Kidd to keep the Nets at bay, it was Anderson Varejao who hustled for loose balls and played defense on guys bigger than him and it was Daniel Gibson who helped tear apart the Pistons in the Conference Finals. Gibson played tough defense and hit timely shots as well as free throws to help Cleveland gain Finals glory.
They kept their cool and made no excuses when Donyell Marshall missed a wide-open three pointer which could have won Game 1 ,and when Lebron James missed and could not get the call he wanted. In end, in games 3 and 4, Cleveland used it's home court advantage to the fullest to even the series , and who could forget James unforgettable historical 48-point effort including 27 of his teams 31 final points to win 109-107 in double overtime (see previous entry). Finally Game 6, Cavs once again keep their cool and play defense and Daniel Gibson explodes and all James ever did in the regular season to make his team better paid off. Therefore, the Cleveland Cavalier are on top of the NBA next to the Spurs.
It's hard to say. San Antonio might dominate in this finals but the Cavs have been able to stop the Spurs in their regular season meetings. James got through Prince, now he has to push pass Bruce Bowen as well as Michael Finley, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobli. It will be a great series.
Before, I said, we need to step-up in life, Gibson did it, will you? I made one crucial mistake on missing out on one more thing to step up...support. I guess sometimes, we have to rely on someone else to make us better then we step up. My dad made me more disciplined than ever and I owe him a lot for making it this far in school. becoming a Christian by accepting JEsus made me a better man. God bless to all
They kept their cool and made no excuses when Donyell Marshall missed a wide-open three pointer which could have won Game 1 ,and when Lebron James missed and could not get the call he wanted. In end, in games 3 and 4, Cleveland used it's home court advantage to the fullest to even the series , and who could forget James unforgettable historical 48-point effort including 27 of his teams 31 final points to win 109-107 in double overtime (see previous entry). Finally Game 6, Cavs once again keep their cool and play defense and Daniel Gibson explodes and all James ever did in the regular season to make his team better paid off. Therefore, the Cleveland Cavalier are on top of the NBA next to the Spurs.
It's hard to say. San Antonio might dominate in this finals but the Cavs have been able to stop the Spurs in their regular season meetings. James got through Prince, now he has to push pass Bruce Bowen as well as Michael Finley, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobli. It will be a great series.
Before, I said, we need to step-up in life, Gibson did it, will you? I made one crucial mistake on missing out on one more thing to step up...support. I guess sometimes, we have to rely on someone else to make us better then we step up. My dad made me more disciplined than ever and I owe him a lot for making it this far in school. becoming a Christian by accepting JEsus made me a better man. God bless to all
Friday, June 1, 2007
James gets back
Man, Lebron James just gave me a shock! I was thinking good-bye Cavaliers with three minutes left and being down by 7 against the Detroit Pistons. Considering how close the game was in terms of defense, that was a difficult situation. Out of nowhere, James who just had 21 points at the time I left the game site, scored 27 to send the game to 2 overtimes and win 109-107. I had to admit, I underrated James way too much. I didn't expect that.
It surprises a lot of people when such a youngster puts up such a game. He was just big. The Pistons was like an Iron Wall on defense and James blew it up with a tank of lay-ups and three pointers. I believe everyone will have a chance like that. To just step up and show up in crunch time in life. A kid who rushes his studies and gets the top score. A newbie in a job and suddenly puts the company on top and goes beyond expectation. We can all be amazing but will you step-up? You just gotta find your grove. Looks like my wish is coming through...Seeing Lebron James and the Cavs in the Finals.
It surprises a lot of people when such a youngster puts up such a game. He was just big. The Pistons was like an Iron Wall on defense and James blew it up with a tank of lay-ups and three pointers. I believe everyone will have a chance like that. To just step up and show up in crunch time in life. A kid who rushes his studies and gets the top score. A newbie in a job and suddenly puts the company on top and goes beyond expectation. We can all be amazing but will you step-up? You just gotta find your grove. Looks like my wish is coming through...Seeing Lebron James and the Cavs in the Finals.
Thursday, May 31, 2007
First round
Hello! Finally, my first blog.
Tim Duncan and the Spurs are back in the Finals and I'm hoping a match between them and the Cleveland Cavaliers. I'm hoping that Lebron James will lead his team to victory over the Detroit Pistons.
For the Spurs, it was about grinding it out. The Spurs wanted another shot and after it took out The Denver Nuggets and the Phoenix Suns and recently the Utah Jazz. They look unbeatable. Duncan is a solid inside presence, dedicated to make life miserable for opponents on defense and offense. Manu Ginobili can make opponents think twice about doubling Duncan or leaving an open lane for him. Tony Parker just runs circles and scores. Bruce Bowen is the man who does all the dirty defense on the opponent's fastest or trickiest players. Robert Horry and Micheal Finley can hit big time shots with Finley having the ability to create one of his own and Horry being able to provide extra defense and rebounding underneath and can be a headache on the hustle board. The newest member, Fabrico Oberto, simply works around the basket and has earned a starting spot by being the unsung hero for the games against the Jazz. His energy brings the Spurs closer to victory each night.
It's a matter of waiting for now. Pistons will bring their experience and defense to the Finals: while the Cavs bring the best player in the playoffs. It will be a matter of who wants it more for this series. If the Cavs continue to pressure Chauncy Billups and Richard Hamilton with Daniel Gibson and Larry Hughes, if he comes back, it will be the best turn around since Miami Heat last year. There's more to detail but it'll be more when the time comes.
Speaking of underdogs, it's sometimes the second time that's the charm. Example, the Jazz and the Spurs weren't the Favorites. It was actually the Suns and the Dallas Mavericks but the Mavericks were eliminated by the underdog Golden State Warriors and bad judgment caused the Suns their series against the Spurs. The Spurs are the oldest team in the NBA but they have a new chance to show that they can be a dynasty. A second shot at glory. THe Jazz had a bad ending to the regular season and was underdogs from the beginning. Their home court gave them a second chance. With new found confidence, they ousted the Houston Rockets in Game 7 at Houston and later, beat their underdog counter parts the Warriors by winning an all important Game 4 at Oakland.
Sometimes, a second chance is not given but earned and taken. Maybe for us, our second chance is there but we just need to grab it before it disappears. We just need to open our hearts and eyes and ears. Stick around because, this is also a second chance for me. God bless to all
Tim Duncan and the Spurs are back in the Finals and I'm hoping a match between them and the Cleveland Cavaliers. I'm hoping that Lebron James will lead his team to victory over the Detroit Pistons.
For the Spurs, it was about grinding it out. The Spurs wanted another shot and after it took out The Denver Nuggets and the Phoenix Suns and recently the Utah Jazz. They look unbeatable. Duncan is a solid inside presence, dedicated to make life miserable for opponents on defense and offense. Manu Ginobili can make opponents think twice about doubling Duncan or leaving an open lane for him. Tony Parker just runs circles and scores. Bruce Bowen is the man who does all the dirty defense on the opponent's fastest or trickiest players. Robert Horry and Micheal Finley can hit big time shots with Finley having the ability to create one of his own and Horry being able to provide extra defense and rebounding underneath and can be a headache on the hustle board. The newest member, Fabrico Oberto, simply works around the basket and has earned a starting spot by being the unsung hero for the games against the Jazz. His energy brings the Spurs closer to victory each night.
It's a matter of waiting for now. Pistons will bring their experience and defense to the Finals: while the Cavs bring the best player in the playoffs. It will be a matter of who wants it more for this series. If the Cavs continue to pressure Chauncy Billups and Richard Hamilton with Daniel Gibson and Larry Hughes, if he comes back, it will be the best turn around since Miami Heat last year. There's more to detail but it'll be more when the time comes.
Speaking of underdogs, it's sometimes the second time that's the charm. Example, the Jazz and the Spurs weren't the Favorites. It was actually the Suns and the Dallas Mavericks but the Mavericks were eliminated by the underdog Golden State Warriors and bad judgment caused the Suns their series against the Spurs. The Spurs are the oldest team in the NBA but they have a new chance to show that they can be a dynasty. A second shot at glory. THe Jazz had a bad ending to the regular season and was underdogs from the beginning. Their home court gave them a second chance. With new found confidence, they ousted the Houston Rockets in Game 7 at Houston and later, beat their underdog counter parts the Warriors by winning an all important Game 4 at Oakland.
Sometimes, a second chance is not given but earned and taken. Maybe for us, our second chance is there but we just need to grab it before it disappears. We just need to open our hearts and eyes and ears. Stick around because, this is also a second chance for me. God bless to all
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