Post by infamousdane on Sept 27, 2005 17:18:31 GMT -5
Hello, it is time for Fact or Fiction. I spent suspenseful day with Hammi and Matt. Man Maniac never showed, so Hammi called Matt who was willing to take over. Now, even though we did goof off a bit, Hammi and Matt did finish answering the questions.
1. Fact or Fiction. The Washington Wizards didn't improve at all in the off-season, but teams like the Suns, Blazers, Bucks, and the Magic improved. All these teams listed have way more fire power offensively then the Wizards.
Matt: Fact. They do have more firepower but at the same time the Wizards have a better defensive team than the Suns, Bucks, and Blazers.
Hammi: Fact. The Wizards remain to be the favorites though, and I don't see any teams beating them this year. They developed chemistry that a few teams have, and they know how to win when it matters.
InfamousDane: Great Answer!!! Both of you, and Hammi brings up some great points about chemistry.
2. Fact or Fiction. Emeka Okafor has amazing ratings as a 1st year power forward to come in the UBL. However, he is overrated and not one of the top tier bigs in the league.
Kobe hasn't even made the playoffs with the Lakers in the UBL.
Matt: Fiction. Emeka is averaging 13ppg,10rpg,3bpg. Those number's are great for a ubl rookie and will continue to improve into a superstar bigman.
Hammi: Fiction. Meka isn't overrated, because nobody talks about him. He's doing his job, collecting his paycheck, and keeping his mouth shut. What's so overrating about him?
Is Okafor really overrated? See the experts.
InfamousDane: Wooo... Cool it now.. Hammi don't get overheated or you will be burnt.
3. Fact or Fiction. Even though the Pacers are playing one of the worst ball ever seen in Indiana, Jermaine O'Neal is playing great and is the best big man in the UBL currently.
Matt:Fiction. I would have to go with the knicks because they have far less talent and made the playoffs.
The Suns and the Wizards in the finals this year?
Hammi:Fiction. The best big man right now is KG. The Twolves are still in the Playoff race battling for a home court advantage, and you don't have to be a UBL whizz to notice that the team sucks.
InfamousDane: Great Answer again.. Hammi we all know your smart guy, so please don't try and diss my questions. Thank you!!
4. Fact or Fiction. The New Orleans Hornets are playing great this year and are in contention, even though many counted them out. These Hornets are the most surprising team this year in the UBL.
Matt: Fiction. I would have to go with the knicks because they have far less talent and made the playoffs.
Hammi: Fact. The Hornets assembled a young talented team that has proven many doubters wrong. It's their time to shine a little bit, but Im not sure how long that will last.
5. Fact or Fiction. The Memphis Grizzles got to be one of the most underachieving teams in the short UBL History.
Matt: Fiction. They have great shooters with Baron Davis, Predrag Stojakovic and Paul Pierce, but without a bigmen they will never be in the contention of the title.
Hammi: Fiction. That would go to the Sacramento Kings.
6. Fact or Fiction. One day Dwight Howard will turn into another star in the UBL even though he hasn't have great training camps.
They will sting you, especially with Chris Paul.
Matt: Fiction. His numbers have gotten worse and i dont see him putting up numbers like Kg,Duncan, and Jermaine.
Hammi: No Comment.
7. Fact or Fiction. Kobe and the Laker's are over hyped as Kobe + the Laker's are on the verge of missing the playoffs for 2 straight years.
Matt: Fact. Kobe is a sim league beast, but other than him there isnt much help.
Hammi: Fiction. Kobe and the Lakers are in a rebuilding process ever since Shaq left. The Hype? yeah it's there because Kobe is the greatest player to ever play the game but without the right pieces around him, he can't do nothing.
8. Fact or Fiction. Andre Iguodala will be one of the best wing players in the UBL in a couple of years.
Matt: Fiction. He will be a good player averaging around 23ppg, but i dont think will be a dominate player.
Hammi: Fiction. He has a team that's surrounded with scrubs, that's the only reason he's shining right now, and it's not even a bright shine anyways.
9. Fact or Fiction. With the Bulls acquiring Amare Stoudemire, Rudy Gay, Fran Vasquez and finally Zach Randolph. Not having 20 wins already the Bulls GM is the worst GM this year.
Matt: Fiction. He is still rebuilding and will have a top 5 pick and lots of cap to fill his teams needs.
Hammi: Fact. Possibly. The Bulls looked very dangerous in the Off season, now they look like someone tore off their horns and cut their legs.
10. Fact or Fiction. After, this season the Heat will not have another chance to win a UBL championship title.
Matt: Fiction. They will not win with the current roster, but i think Joe will be busy in the offseason to change up his team and to bring new talent in.
Hammi: Fiction. The heat will always contend for a title as long as Big Daddys still in the building.
InfamousDane: Well, I would like to thank Matt and Hammi for this interview. This has to be one of the best boys night ever. Now goodnight to all as we have a sleep over planned. We are waiting for Baller to come over. Thanks and goodnight.
