matthew

As others have pointed out, the reaction to the ending was not "polarizing", which implies some sort of stark, balanced division. I think "consensus" is a more accurate description of player reactions to the ending.

tyrekyoung , I don't think the Blazers are serious contenders this coming year, but I don't see how they are at all confused about the direction of their team. They're missing a few pieces (which may be on the roster in the persons of Bayless and Batum), but its clear what they want to do, and how close they are. The offense in particular is already one of the most effective in the league.

With all due respect, with massive economic crisis and the accompanying budget crisis, "sticking" it to Clay Bennett out of spite when it would STILL cost taxpayers money is not good government.

I really hope the NBA returns to Seattle, but this should not be a budgetary priority right now. $30 million is a drop in the bucket compared to how much that stuff ends up costing.

I think its crazy they put convicted rapist on the cover of a video game. How much money is that woman beating rapist going to get from gamers in royalty for this? Shame on EA.

The one I can't stand is Bucher after the Summer '07 Bryant-to-Chicago nonsense. He was basically collecting a check from ESPN while serving as a media flak for Kobe.

@Boffo, there's a big, big difference between the rankings of the top five selling games and the total software sales, especially given the Wii's top-heavy sales distribution.

That isn't to say I would be surprised if the Wii was no. 1, just that the latest top 5 is anything but evidence.

This is the second time in as many weeks Bynum has delivered a cheap shot to an airborne player, after going at LeBron James' face last week.

Being dirty and throwing cheap shots at exposed players is not the same thing as being tough. At what point does Bynum start getting fined?

wouldn't whoever comes after LeBron be the third coming?

1. MJ
2. LJ
3. ???

(insert South Park profit joke here)

Because I am greedy I would love to see him sign with the Blazers. Oden could learn a lot about being a defensive force from Mutumbo.

I enjoy your writing, but I'm not sure "circumspect" means what you think it does.