NBA Finals Update: Game 2

As I was watching the Boston Celtics annihilate/barely-squeak-by the Lost Angeles Lakers last night, I couldn't help but be inspired to write a post. There isn't any rhyme or reason to this post--just some basketball and non-basketball related nonsense.

Ray Allen has picked a good time to remind us all that he's still a great player. I'm mesmerized with how clean he gets his shot off--it's the most beautiful release in the league. And by the way, Ray Allen is on a very short list of people who have out-acted Denzel Washington.

If the Celtics win the series be prepared to hear the comparisons between St. Patrick ridding Ireland of snakes and the Celtics ridding Boston of the Black Mamba (Kobe Bryant's nickname). Remember you read it on Man-ologue first. And when Paul Pierce becomes Series MVP, he'll forever be known as St. Paul. And with a nickname like that, he'll nuzzle his way into the hearts of the NBA writers and secure a controversial spot in the NBA Hall of Fame.

Someone please remind Kevin Garnett that he's 7 feet tall and that there are plenty of other Celtics that can shoot the 20 footer. Since KG and I share the same birthday, we have a connection, so I'm sure you'll see him get down low and bang with Pau Gasol. (Note: I also have a similar connection with Andre the Giant, Malcolm X, and Ho Chi Minh.)

Did anyone else catch the shot of Magic Johnson shoveling popcorn into his mouth?? It was right after his trainer gave him a bucket of fish for swimming around the tank and splashing everyone in the first five rows. It should surprise no one that he married a woman named Cookie.

Like most of you I've enjoyed the NBA split screen ads this postseason. Although I'd still love to see one featuring Kevin Mchale and Kurt Rambis. Why? Because of this. Or how bout Kobe with an actual Black Mamba...Luke Walton & Bill Walton...Bill Walton and the kid from Mask...Sam Cassell & E.T....Pau Gasol & TeenWolf....any reader suggestions??


And finally...
If Doc Rivers and Phil Jackson had a love child, it's name would be Dr. Phil.

Enjoy the rest of the Finals!