30 Copyright 2009, CBSSports.com http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/view/5816874 en-us Steve Nash is the Anti-Christ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:05:25 EST http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/15330056?source=rss_blogs_General#comments General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/15330056?source=rss_blogs_General History tends to repeat itself a lot; not only in sports but in all of life. However, here we're only interested in the sports history. One such thing that has been consistent in NBA history is defense winning championships. Almost every time, one of ... Mon, 01 Jun 2009 8:40:16 EDT http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/15330056?source=rss_blogs_General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/14871844?source=rss_blogs_General#comments General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/14871844?source=rss_blogs_General Division A: The Legends (Nuggets_SOS) ... Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:48:44 EDT http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/14871844?source=rss_blogs_General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/14486377?source=rss_blogs_General#comments General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/14486377?source=rss_blogs_General Here are my Top 5 Defensive Player of the Year candidates. I don't really think anyone else could be in consideration for the award other than these five guys, but feel free to correct me if I'm wrong: 1. Dwight Howard : 13.9 rpg (1st) 2.9 bpg (1st) ... Sun, 12 Apr 2009 22:19:59 EDT http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/14486377?source=rss_blogs_General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/14331969?source=rss_blogs_General#comments General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/14331969?source=rss_blogs_General I hate to say, but I was wrong. I thought the Allen Iverson expirement would work out much better than it has, but it hasn't. I thought he would be able to sacrifice his scoring to become a better team player for the Pistons. I thought he would be f ... Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:36:54 EDT http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/14331969?source=rss_blogs_General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/14116007?source=rss_blogs_General#comments General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/14116007?source=rss_blogs_General Here is my list of the Top 10 Greatest Defenders in NBA History: ... Fri, 03 Apr 2009 0:11:02 EDT http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/14116007?source=rss_blogs_General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/14038670?source=rss_blogs_General#comments General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/14038670?source=rss_blogs_General Now this isn't just directed at Allen Iverson haters, but anyone that makes the assumption that the Pistons are better off without AI. You only hear people saying that because they either: a) have always hated him since his days on the 76ers and Nugg ... Sat, 14 Mar 2009 13:53:39 EDT http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/14038670?source=rss_blogs_General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/13523252?source=rss_blogs_General#comments General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/13523252?source=rss_blogs_General Timber Wolves - Bad News Wolves ... Sun, 15 Feb 2009 20:09:01 EST http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/13523252?source=rss_blogs_General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/13366614?source=rss_blogs_General#comments General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/13366614?source=rss_blogs_General ..................... in the Pistons (Pistons fans). This is mainly addressed to Pistons fans because in all honestly, I could careless what the rest of the league thinks. In fact, the Pistons have shown in the past they do better when they are the u ... Tue, 03 Feb 2009 7:43:06 EST http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/13366614?source=rss_blogs_General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/13223401?source=rss_blogs_General#comments General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/13223401?source=rss_blogs_General With a great performance against Philly last night, I was surprised when I looked at Chris Paul's stats and realized how little he is being talked about this year. We are all hearing LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Dwight Howard, and Kobe Bryant for MVP ... Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:52:30 EST http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/13223401?source=rss_blogs_General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/12750890?source=rss_blogs_General#comments General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/12750890?source=rss_blogs_General When talking about the great defenders in the league, people tend to think of the great post defenders like Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan, or they might even think about the great help defenders that put up good stats like Marcus Camby or Josh Smith. ... Thu, 08 Jan 2009 9:46:45 EST http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/12750890?source=rss_blogs_General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/12648019?source=rss_blogs_General#comments General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/12648019?source=rss_blogs_General Now that it's officially 2009, it's time for some resolutions. I've came up with some New Year's Resolutions for the Detroit Pistons. Just five things they need to focus on to have more success and get back atop the Central division. ... Tue, 06 Jan 2009 9:32:20 EST http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/12648019?source=rss_blogs_General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/12073338?source=rss_blogs_General#comments General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/12073338?source=rss_blogs_General With last night's performance from Paul Millsap against the Heat, I just can help but being impressed with how great this guy is playing. I don't hear anyone ever talk about him, yet he is continually playing at a such a high level this year. The big ... Tue, 16 Dec 2008 9:17:28 EST http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/12073338?source=rss_blogs_General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/12015237?source=rss_blogs_General#comments General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/12015237?source=rss_blogs_General For some reason this season feels very familiar to this Pistons fan; it's almost like deja vu. It's kind of like the Pistons traded for aging superstar early in the season before. It feels so familiar like the Pistons struggled at first before and th ... Wed, 03 Dec 2008 0:12:25 EST http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/12015237?source=rss_blogs_General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/11623976?source=rss_blogs_General#comments General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/11623976?source=rss_blogs_General After watching 6 games so far, I thought I would talk about a few players that have impressed me so far. This doesn't necessarily mean these are my 5 favorite Pistons players, and certainly doesn't mean these are the 5 best players for the Pi ... Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:43:30 EST http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/11623976?source=rss_blogs_General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/11574999?source=rss_blogs_General#comments General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/11574999?source=rss_blogs_General Round 1: Boston Celtics (5-1) at Detroit Pistons (4-1) ... Sun, 09 Nov 2008 9:55:08 EST http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/11574999?source=rss_blogs_General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/11477031?source=rss_blogs_General#comments General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/11477031?source=rss_blogs_General Allen Iverson to the Detroit Pistons for Chauncey Billups, Antonio McDyess, and Cheikh Samb ... Fri, 07 Nov 2008 23:31:40 EST http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/11477031?source=rss_blogs_General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/11404765?source=rss_blogs_General#comments General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/11404765?source=rss_blogs_General There are 3 main guys who have the pressure on them in Detroit. The whole team has something to prove, and show everyone they are still able to compete for a title. However, these 3 guys will have the most to prove and most likely the most pressure o ... Sun, 02 Nov 2008 19:24:56 EST http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/11404765?source=rss_blogs_General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/11298062?source=rss_blogs_General#comments General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/11298062?source=rss_blogs_General Here are 10 games to watch for in the first half of the season: ... Sat, 25 Oct 2008 17:23:21 EDT http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/11298062?source=rss_blogs_General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/11179476?source=rss_blogs_General#comments General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/11179476?source=rss_blogs_General PG - Chris Paul: ... Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:40:38 EDT http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/11179476?source=rss_blogs_General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/11143948?source=rss_blogs_General#comments General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/11143948?source=rss_blogs_General Okay, here is the schedule for the first round of pool play. There will only be 2 games per voting period and the voting period will last 72 hours (3 days). There will be a 2 day break between each set of games, so you have during then to get your ga ... Fri, 21 Nov 2008 7:34:24 EST http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/11143948?source=rss_blogs_General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/11035072?source=rss_blogs_General#comments General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/11035072?source=rss_blogs_General I feel that the Southeast Division will be one of the most competitive divisions, if not the most competitive, out of all the divisions this year. They may not be the best division, but all the teams will be fighting each other this year and there wi ... Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:06:26 EDT http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/11035072?source=rss_blogs_General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/10883165?source=rss_blogs_General#comments General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/10883165?source=rss_blogs_General Soon we will be starting the 2009 NBA Mock Draft. It is similar to the All Time Mock Draft that we did this summer, but this time we only use current players. Even if you are not involved in this, I encourage you to follow along and vote in the match ... Sat, 04 Oct 2008 4:09:39 EDT http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/10883165?source=rss_blogs_General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/10717422?source=rss_blogs_General#comments General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/10717422?source=rss_blogs_General Today is an official holiday for Lions fans. Matt Millen is finally gone, and we are dancing in the streets everywhere (I just came back in from dancing myself). We no longer have to see this face with our team (see picture to the left). We no longer ... Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:36:46 EDT http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/10717422?source=rss_blogs_General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/10599657?source=rss_blogs_General#comments General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/10599657?source=rss_blogs_General MVP - Dwyane Wade ... Fri, 19 Sep 2008 10:38:17 EDT http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/10599657?source=rss_blogs_General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/10243192?source=rss_blogs_General#comments General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/10243192?source=rss_blogs_General Anyone who watched the Olympic game with USA vs. Argentina in the semi-finals saw Manu Ginobili's injury. If you saw it, you would know it was a lot more than just a minor injury. He know will have to arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle. He sh ... Sat, 06 Sep 2008 9:59:03 EDT http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/10243192?source=rss_blogs_General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/9957609?source=rss_blogs_General#comments General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/9957609?source=rss_blogs_General Okay, all the pool play is done and now it's time to get the actually tourney started. We have all the seeds set and this is how it will look: ... Mon, 22 Sep 2008 8:06:32 EDT http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/9957609?source=rss_blogs_General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/9956380?source=rss_blogs_General#comments General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/9956380?source=rss_blogs_General It's almost 100% certain now that Ben Gordon won't be on the Bulls next season, but it's not 100% certain that he will stay in the NBA either. He has spoke about doing a sign and trade with other teams as well as the possibility of going ... Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:21:32 EDT http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/9956380?source=rss_blogs_General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/9770073?source=rss_blogs_General#comments General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/9770073?source=rss_blogs_General I decided that it would interested to gather up the greatest defenders in history and make teams of them like they do each year for the best players in the NBA. So I will find the greatest defenders at put them at their respective positions. Forgive ... Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:10:10 EDT http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/9770073?source=rss_blogs_General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/9728563?source=rss_blogs_General#comments General http://the-big-b.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5816874/9728563?source=rss_blogs_General I decided that it would interested to gather up the greatest defenders in history and make teams of them like they do each year for the best players in the NBA. So I will find the greatest defenders at put them at their respective positions. Forgive ... 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