It's the story that won't go away, and now even the heavyweights are talking about it.
Rashard Lewis receives first-page treatment from Ian Thomsen at si.com, detailing his possible future homes. According to Thomsen, Orlando and the Bulls are the first options, with New York, Cleveland, Washington, Dallas, Philadelphia, Boston, Indiana, and Portland waiting in the wings.
It's funny, isn't it? The Sonics go all season without making as much as a blip on the NBA radar (what's below a blip, anyways? a bloop? a tick?), and now between Durant's arrival and Lewis' possible departure, we're front page every day.
Count me as a "thanks, but no" on the Darko rumors. Free Darko? Great. Darko Milicic? Not so much. Yeah, he's 7', and yeah, he can block shots, but from what I've seen of Milicic in his games against the Sonics, I'd rather not tie up a big chunk of salary cap space on his "potential." Put it this way: Nick Collison's rebounding numbers (percentage-wise) were better than Darko's this year, and I don't hear anyone clamoring to give Collison a six-year deal worth upwards of $10 mil a season.
Now, Jermaine O'Neal? That's a whole different story ...
Friday, May 25
Thursday, May 24
Hill+Magic=Lewis
Bob Hill is wasting no time. Apparently, Hill recovered from his hernia operation by visiting workopolis.com, polishing his resume, and learning euphamisms for "led team to 31-51 record."
That's right. The man responsible for this past season's craptacular performance has contacted the Orlando Magic about their opening, less than 24 hours after Brian Hill got the axe.
Apparently, Hill is "close" to Rashard Lewis, and is intimating to the Magic that he can help deliver the potential free agent to their doorstep. If by "close," Hill means "I coached him last year," then I'd agree 100%. But if I'm the Magic, I'm thinking to myself: At the Off-Season Sushi Buffet, is the Bob Hill-Rashard Lewis Platter what I want to be ordering?
That's right. The man responsible for this past season's craptacular performance has contacted the Orlando Magic about their opening, less than 24 hours after Brian Hill got the axe.
Apparently, Hill is "close" to Rashard Lewis, and is intimating to the Magic that he can help deliver the potential free agent to their doorstep. If by "close," Hill means "I coached him last year," then I'd agree 100%. But if I'm the Magic, I'm thinking to myself: At the Off-Season Sushi Buffet, is the Bob Hill-Rashard Lewis Platter what I want to be ordering?
Highlights of Durant on ESPN
As you might have heard, the Sonics picked up the #2 pick in the draft. Supposed to yield some guy named Durant.
Anyhoo, the folks at espn are interested in all this draft stuff, too. So much so that they brought Durant in for a Q&A with fans. Here's an abbreviated transcript:
Andrew (Charlotte, NC): To Kevin Durant: What current NBA player would you compare your game to?
Kevin Durant: That's a tough one. I'd say probably Dirk Nowitzki, with the way he can shoot and post up.
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Lehi utah : hey kevin , What do you think Of playing with Ray allen and rahard lewis if you get drafted by the sonic.
Kevin Durant: If I go to the Sonics, that would be tremendous, playing alongside two all-stars. I know they would teach me a lot of things.
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Jon ((Dallas)): Out of all the players you went against last year in the NCAA, who was the best player, other than you?
Kevin Durant: Oooh. Julian Wright. He would just hit shots over the top of me. I said, I couldn't do anything to stop that.
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John Balcita (Carson, CA): Before a game, do you listen to any music to pump you up? What's your pre-game ritual?
Kevin Durant: Before the game, I just sit and be focused. I listen to Usher before the game. It calms me down a little bit.
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Okay, I'll admit, that was useless. I now know that Durant likes to listen to Usher before games. Whoop-de-doo.
Anyways, the point is that I can't remember the last time a Sonic-related person had such a high profile at espn.com. We're livin' in different times, folks.
Anyhoo, the folks at espn are interested in all this draft stuff, too. So much so that they brought Durant in for a Q&A with fans. Here's an abbreviated transcript:
Andrew (Charlotte, NC): To Kevin Durant: What current NBA player would you compare your game to?
Kevin Durant: That's a tough one. I'd say probably Dirk Nowitzki, with the way he can shoot and post up.
--
Lehi utah : hey kevin , What do you think Of playing with Ray allen and rahard lewis if you get drafted by the sonic.
Kevin Durant: If I go to the Sonics, that would be tremendous, playing alongside two all-stars. I know they would teach me a lot of things.
--
Jon ((Dallas)): Out of all the players you went against last year in the NCAA, who was the best player, other than you?
Kevin Durant: Oooh. Julian Wright. He would just hit shots over the top of me. I said, I couldn't do anything to stop that.
--
John Balcita (Carson, CA): Before a game, do you listen to any music to pump you up? What's your pre-game ritual?
Kevin Durant: Before the game, I just sit and be focused. I listen to Usher before the game. It calms me down a little bit.
--
Okay, I'll admit, that was useless. I now know that Durant likes to listen to Usher before games. Whoop-de-doo.
Anyways, the point is that I can't remember the last time a Sonic-related person had such a high profile at espn.com. We're livin' in different times, folks.
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