http://sportsblogs.org/entries.php?team_id=91&date=2008-07-06&start=0 Sports Blogs :: Seattle Super Sonics Daily Entries en-us I'm a lost cause. I've been mired deep within the ranks of the Green and Gold's faithful for much too long. My nearly 10 month old daughter, though, is a different story altogether. Sure, I perched her on my lap a few times late last year to catch a Sonics broadcast, but this year, given her daily developmental strides, promises to be different. When she was born, as witness to the depths of my depravity, I couldn't wait to introduce her to the Sonics and NBA Hoops in... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1262256&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:04:21 After a little over a year of posting on this thing, I've moved on to what, hopefully, will become a greener pasture. Please direct your attention to, Attack of the Supersonics, my new blog hosted by the fine folks over at MVN. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1262257&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:04:21 Two posts in one day! I'm on the highway to the danger zone. "I'm going to need to borrow some socks for this long road trip", Craig Ehlo "I think you can outrun Danny Fortson, but if he catches you then you're meat", Eric Smith (Toronto's Answer To Craigers the Cougar) Heading in to the 4th quarter it was all gravy. Then Toronto happened. They were everywhere, the Sonics were late on defense, and led by Mike James the Raptors hit the open shots. Especi... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1262258&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:04:21 Bob Weiss has thrown up his hands and has borrowed a page out of the Phil Jackson Zen Playbook whereby you call your younger players "Grasshopper" and explain to the rest of the team that they are in charge of their destiny. On your way out the door you tout the positive karmic consequences of team unity and then shut the door and leav... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1262259&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:04:21 "We're going to watch this entire tape," Weiss said, "and we're going to take responsibility, all of us, to see what we're doing wrong." (Foxsports) There's an idiom which says that, "when it rains, it pours". I read a book awhile back about punk that started out with the idea that, like Eskimos have 100+ words for snow, America should have more words for violence. The same can be said for Northwesterners in regards to rain... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1262260&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:04:21 Word is that AD should be back tonight for his first game against Seattle since being an integral part of last seasons success. Considering the lackluster and craptastic play the Green and Gold faithful have been privy to lately, we'll at least be able to watch AD again, wonder why, and then drown our sorrows with alcohol. By now I expected a 4-0 record because I'm ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1262261&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:04:21 Only four games into the season and Seattle is sitting on a 1-3 record while in the midst of their longest road trip of the season. The bickering over minutes is in full swing, and last years good time boys have let the press behind the curtain to meet the mighty and all powerful Oz. He, incidentally, is not in a very good mood. The facade of team harmony has crumbled at the feet of our very own mad Russian bomber, Vladimir Radmanovic. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1262262&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:04:21 I had to work late this evening. I knew that it was going to be that way, so I had myself a back-up plan. I didn't spend my hard earned on this damn DVD burner for nothing, now did I? Desperate times call for desperate measures, or at least that's what I tell myself when faced with these types of situations. See, I don't like taping the game. I just don't. My reasons, and I have them, are too numerous and varied ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1262263&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:04:21 One of the underlying themes of the early Sonics season is the rotation. So far this season, as Coach Weiss feels his way through the lineup, the Sonics have featured a 12-man rotation. Somewhere off the coast of Costa Rica, Hubie Brown is smiling. Flip Murray, as a result of his poor decision making with the ball, is, seemingly, out. According to Percy ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1262264&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:04:21 Pau The Seattle Supersonics start their longest road trip of the season in Memphis on Tuesday night. Pau Gasol will be there. He'll be the tall & skinny white guy wearing Tim Duncan's afro on his fa... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1262265&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:04:21 Bob Weiss is certainly getting the most out of the new inactive list. For the season opener he had both Potapenko and Cleaves in street clothes, but in game 2 both were in uniform while Rick "the Brunson Burner" Brunson (nickname courtesy of Supersonicsoul) tried on David Sterns new dress code. During one blissful nine... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1262266&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:04:21 In his first game as a head coach Dwane Casey dispatched his former boss, Nate McMillan. After 11 years as a Sonics assistant, Dwane finally got his first head coaching gig and made the best of it. Now he gets a crack at former poker buddy Grandpa Weiss. I know that the game against the Clippers is just 1 of 82 but unless Weiss gets better at dealing from ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1262267&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:04:21 I'm not liking this. Any of it. The only quarter I enjoyed was the third, and in truth even that wasn't all good. I fear the Cassell. His game, overall and in my opinion, is one big detractor. But when he gets hot from the field, well then it's a different story. Make no mistake either, Sam Cassell abused Ridnour tonight. Granted, there wasn't any lighting quick highlight reel styled crossover, or eve... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1262268&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:04:21 1. One word to describe our frontcourt: Thuggery. Danny "The Bull" is Ron Artest without the game to back up the bullshit. Reggie Evans only gets rebounds. Nick Collison is a steadily improving big man who at seasons end should be logging the majority of minutes Coach Weiss has allotted for the PF spot. Johan the Impaler is our starting center. He's French. Vladimir ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1262269&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:04:21 Before I get started with telling you how Charlie Rosen's latest article for Fox Sports made me get the warm fuzzies I suppose that it's imperative that I give Chicago's South Side a heartfelt congrats. Afterall, they just won the Fall Classic in a sweep over Roger Clemons and his evil Astro's. I hope Roger's son has to http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1262270&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:04:21 Only basketball matters. Even in the midst of another (and classic) Fall Classic I can't bring myself to watch an entire game of baseball, or match of hockey, or football game. Generally sports, or at least major sports in North America, are referred to as the big 3 (basketball, baseball, and football) unless, of course, you are a hockey fan, then you call them the big four if only because you want to think of your favorite sport as big. Lately my basketball jones has led to me looking at alm... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1262271&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:04:21 In scanning the NBA blogosphere, I found this little bit over at GSW Blog. It's in reference to tonight's Sonics versus Warriors preseason contest. I'm looking forward to the recap. Must say, though, I'm about over the preseason. It's time to get it on! Also, be sure to check out the 17th NBA Ca... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1262272&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:04:21 Charlie Rosen is a better man than me, if only because of the sticktoitivness he exhibited in finishing all of his lists in regards to the NBA this summer/fall. I'll give him that. But, he still goes only to his left, has never seen a pot-shot he didn't like, and often slings verbal detritus around with reckless abandon. And his defense? Terrible, Charley Rosen couldn't guard his shadow. I know this for a fact bec... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1262273&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:04:21 Detlef Schrempf, 17 year NBA veteran, and mainstay of the Sonics mid 90's run at the top of the Western Division is back in the fold as a volunteer. After his game declined he spent some time in Portland, because that's where we send our leftovers, but that's neither here nor there. That was probably unfair, but I just... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1262274&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:04:21 The waiting, the gloaming, the turmoil. The lack of any real fantasy basketball knowledge and discernible picks from out of the leftover riff raff. After round 1 (and midway through round 2) of the Jedi league draft there is a stud (or two) on every roster and I fear that I already have some ground to make up. Even as intrinsically difficult as I made the pick between KG and the Bron on myself, it is my next two pi... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1262275&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:04:21 So, in reading Charley Rosen's latest in his ongoing division by division season previews, I found this little tidbit about Manu Ginobili: "...if he ever cut his hair short, the refs wouldn't send him to the free throw line as much as they do". Besides being a thinly veiled swipe at his penchant for flopping, Rosen raising an interest... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1262276&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:04:21 The Sonics lost to the Portland Trailblazers 82-75 in their preseason opener. Robert Swift opened things off winning the tip off against Joel Przybilla, was credited with two blocks, and provided the oop on a crafty little pass from Ridnour. The year of the Bobert starts now. Be quick though, or you'll miss it. The year of the... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1262277&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:04:21 A year removed from his first NBA (preseason) game and still 14 months away from reaching drinking age, Swift is very much in the midst of the development process. And process is the key word there. "I think he's done well, said Sonics Coach Bob Weiss after a week of training camp. "He's in a situation where he's playing with good players, so he doesn't have to be the man. He knows we're not going to go out... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1262278&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:04:21 I hope I never get too old to enjoy the Muppets. Here are the little patriots now, for your holiday pleasure. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1261929&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:03:47 Sonics GM Rick Sund announced that the team has inked with Randy Livingston for the rest of the season. Livingston has played in 199 NBA games with nine different teams. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1261930&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:03:47 The Sonics lost 95-90 last night, losing Earl Watson to a sprained ankle in the first quarter - Mike Wilks replaced him and considering the circumstances, performed like a champ. In other news, we're getting closer to seeing a deal for land for the King County Events Center - nothing's official yet, so stay tuned. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1261931&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:03:47 FIVE STRAIGHT HOME GAMES! Welcome home Supersonics. These Supersonics' victories are sweet and fans are loving every minute. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1261932&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:03:47 Supersonics coach Bob Hill home sick during game against Cavs. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1261933&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:03:47 The LA Lakers are up one game over the Phoenix Suns, yet I doubt they will win the series. I have said all season that the Lakers would go out in the first round if they made it at all. I am looking forward to watching the Dallas Mavericks beat the San Antonio Spurs this year. In previous years they have feared the Spurs but I see the Mavericks walking all over them this time around. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1261934&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:03:47 Rashard Lewis was given a one year suspended sentence for reckless driving and failing sobriety tests. Why is it that famous people and athletes get a slap on the wrists when the rest of us get nailed to the wall for breaking the law? It is a double standard that needs to be addressed because it sends the wrong message to young and impressionable people. Why abide by society’s rules if the people we look up to don’t have too? http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1261935&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:03:47 The Seattle Supersonics pulled out a win against the Philadelphia 76ers coming from behind and taking the lead in the final seconds. Rashard Lewis grabbed a steal with little time left to seal the deal and secure the Sonics 102-98 win. He has been a reliable and constant force on this Sonics team. It is just too bad his influence hasn’t helped us pull off a Sonics winning season. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1261936&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:03:47 The Seattle Supersonics are going up against the Dallas Mavericks again on Saturday and after our 97-104 loss to them at Key Arena, I don’t hold out a lot of hope that we can beat the Mavericks at their American Airlines Center. We can count on Rashard Lewis for a lot of points but need to play good defense on Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Terry to win. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1261937&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:03:47 Who is better Shaquille O’Neal or Wilt Chamberlin? Now before anyone decides to answer this question, one should take time to think about it. To think about all the factors that comes into play. For one I am not a big fan of Shaq but the man is very good at what he does and will some day join Wilt in the Basketball Hall of Fame. But consider it was two different eras and two different styles. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1261938&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:03:47 With many different contracts coming to an end, the SuperSonics are looking to re-sign some people of extreme potential and some that have just done many a good thing for the organization. For example, Nate McMillan, deemed ‘Mr. Sonic’ and current coach of the Sonics, has not solidified whether he will stay with the team or not. As of now, his contract will expire on June 30th, unless he works out an extension. On top of this, GM Ric... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1261939&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:03:47 - from the official site of the SuperSonics Voted Second Team All-NBA, his third All-NBA Team appearance. Averaged a career-high 23.9 ppg, ranking 10th in the NBA. Scored double-figures in 77 of the 78 games he played. Twice named Western Conference Player of the Week (week ending 11/15 and week ending 3/27). Made his fifth All-... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1261940&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:03:47 - from the official site of the Seattle SuperSonics Last Thursday's Game 6 loss to San Antonio ended the Sonics Playoff run. Now, with nine players expected to become free agents and the contracts of Coach Nate McMillan and GM Rick Sund also expiring, the Sonics face an important summer as they look to remain atop the Northwest Division. McMillan, Sund and Wally Walker addressed the off-season Mo... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1261941&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:03:47