Bitesize Blog

What’s up everybody? I want to apologize in advance for how short this entry is going to be. I have to study for finals because they are all scheduled for Monday and Tuesday. Once school is over, things will go back to normal, and I will update much more frequently. Today, I am going to talk a lot about the NBA playoffs, a little bit about the NFL Draft, and then give you some of my favorite diss tracks to listen to. Good luck to everyone taking finals this week. I will be back on Thursday with a LOST entry, and sometime this week with a sports related rant.

Before We Start: Here is the song that is sure to spark some talk in Cleveland. This is Jay-Z’s Deshawn Stevenson diss. “Blow the Whistle”

NBA Playoffs

“MVP! MVP! MVP! MVP! MVP!.” Anyone ever notice how all of the fans of the NBA think their city has the leagues MVP? We have Bobby in Boston screaming his lungs out for KG, Omar in Orlando chanting MVP for Mr. Howard, Kevin in Cleveland going nuts for King James, Louis in Los Angeles losing it over Kobe Bryant, Nick in New Orleans in a fluster over CP3’s play, and Samuel in San Antonio parading for Timmy Duncan to be the leagues MVP. When are people going to start the MVP chant for me, as I walk into class? This is just something I noticed while watching the games this past weekend. I think it’s funny how many of the leagues fans passionately chant for Tim Duncan to be the MVP, when there’s absolutely no chance of him winning the award. Anyways, let’s talk about the playoffs so far.

I am obviously going to start in Cleveland. What were people thinking a few weeks ago by picking the Wizards to pull off an upset? Did you all learn your lessons on betting against the leagues most competitive player? Ladies and gentleman, you can stick a fork in those whiners from Washington. Their season is over, and once again, The King has ended it. Look for LBJ and the gang to wrap things up Wednesday night in Cleveland. The Cavs need to be given some credit. After a dismal performance in their final 15 outings of the regular season, the Cavaliers have come on strong. Even as a Cavaliers critic, I believe. We won’t count the 36 point loss in Washington last week, because everyone has to win one game in a series. I don’t have an explanation for it, things just works that way. Cavalier’s fans might want to thank the Wizards for their childish antics, cheap shots, and endless trash talking. It’s going to help the cohesion and chemistry of the Cleveland Cavaliers. After succeeding through times of adversity, pulling off wins in hostile environments, and consistently playing better in all phases of the game, I think Cavs players are truthfully starting to believe in each other. I don’t want to look ahead, but the match up with Boston is going to be epic. Dare I say, one for the ages? We will focus on that in the next entry.

Things I Like About the NBA Playoffs

Kevin Garnet is out of his mind. KG might want to check himself into a mental institution once the season is over. Here’s why. This all takes place during game 2 of Boston’s series against the Hawks. Boston is leading the series 1 – 0, and it’s the middle of the third quarter. KG and co. are winning by 12, and Garnett blocks a shot. No big deal, right? Not in Boston. KG randomly starts pounding his chest, motioning to the crowd to get off their seats, all while yelling “I’m a mother(bleeping) animal.” This was the first time I thought to myself, “Damn, he wants to win.” It was also the first time I became a little worried about playing Boston.

How can sports fans not love the effort Philly is giving? These young guns are loaded with energy, and they want to win now. The underdog mentality has worked well for the 76ers so far. The reality of an upset is becoming more and more imminent as I watch an old, tired, and non-focused Pistons team.

The trash talking between the teams is excellent for the league. Not only does it add storylines for people like me to write about, but it also brings out the fire in these million dollar athletes. The hunger to silence the crowd, hit the J in someone’s grill, and posterize an opponent grows as the talking escalates. Example…The Wizards might not have wanted to bring out the hunger in LBJ.

The Spurs are an example of what the Pistons want to be. San Antonio just coasted through the regular season, then hit the switch to show that it isn’t going to be easy to take the title away from them.

I never realized Chris Paul was as good as he is. I am honored to get the chance to watch his career develop. Paul is going to do big things in this years playoffs, and beating the Mavericks is only going to be the beginning.

The Atlanta Hawks not laying down. They know they have their backs to the wall, and pulling the upset is very unlikely, but at least they have protected their floor, and played hard at home.

The atmosphere in the NBA Playoffs is second to none. Just when players raise their intensity level, fans do the same. Maybe it’s a Cleveland thing, but damn is it noisy at the Q.

Things I Don’t Like About the NBA Playoffs

I am tired of the measuring contest taking place between NBA announcers. Mike Breen, Reggie Miller, and Mike Fratello couldn’t make things much more uncomfortable for the viewer. There have been at least 4 instances where I didn’t feel comfortable with the dialogue between the announcers. The bickering needs to stop, because it’s making me uneasy. It almost feels like one of those awkward moments on an elevator.

Flopping. I read that David Stern is going to attempt to implement a rule that punishes people who flop next season. It’s about time. Some of these players deserve Oscar nominations.

Hack a Shaq. I almost feel bad for The Diesel. Not only is he the worst free throw shooter in NBA history, but his teammates have to hate him by now. Shaq is such a liability for 8 minutes of every game, that Phoenix should seriously think about benching him. Come on Shaq, you have to shoot better than that from the stripe.

The Denver Nuggets. I think they have been smoking with Josh Howard, because they lost interest fast in this series. The Nuggets just want it to be golf season, and it’s evident in their play. Speaking of Josh Howard, I am sure some of his comments about marijuana are true in regards to the Nuggets players.

The NFL Draft

I haven’t looked at what the Browns have done yet. I wish they would have drafted Mike Hart, I know that much. We need some type of extra running back, and I think Hart would have worked well in the Browns system. Even though I hate Michigan, Hart was the school’s all time leading rusher. According to Mel Kiper, Beau Bell was a good pick. Awesome, we won’t hear his name for at least two seasons. It’s tough to have any type of opinion on players I have never seen play. I hate being forced to rely on what other analysts say to form my own thoughts. The draft is boring when your team doesn’t even pick on the first day. It stinks being a Browns fan for this draft. The Browns go from being the talk of the draft last season, to not even picking on the first day this year.

I think the Bengals front office might have been smoking the same stuff as Josh Howard. The Bengals just don’t get it, do they? This weekend the geniuses in the Bengals front office decided to take a shot on DT Jason Shirley. Shirley is 6-5, 330 pounder, who played his college ball at Fresno State. Here’s the catch. Shirley was dismissed from the team back in November after being arrested on numerous occasions. Shirley was locked up once for driving drunk, and another time for driving with a suspended license. How many days will Jason Shirley be a Bengal?

How did Brett Favre get the cover of Madden 09? It’s just another reason that Favre should stay retired. Watch America’s golden athlete make a return, and then follow the theories of the “Madden Curse,” and break his hip.

The All Stoned Squad

In honor of Josh Howard openly admitting to smoking marijuana in the NBA offseason, I thought it would be appropriate to take a look at some of America’s top sports stars, who also happen to enjoy “putting one in the air,” as the kids say these days. Here are eleven athletes that made the list for simply being baked. These are in no order, and could all come in handy in one way or another.

Snoop Dogg: A team full of bakesters needs a head coach

Sam Perkins – How often do you think Sam Perkins knows where he is these days? The sad part is that he was probably just as out of it during his 17 year NBA career. Sam Perkins has admitted to “experiencing” with marijuana.

Randy Moss ­– The NFL record holder for touchdown’s in a season was quoted as saying that he smoked “once in a blue moon.”

Ricky Williams ­– Talk about letting drugs ruin your life. Williams chose to “Burn One Down” with Ben Harper, instead of using his amazing football skills in the NFL. Couldn’t Ricky have waited 10 years to smoke all the weed he could have ever imagined?

Bill Walton ­– Have you ever listened to this clip of Bill talk about Boris Diaw, and the age of romanticism? If that doesn’t make u believe Bill is smoking something, then what do you think Bill Walton was doing at the 650 Grateful Dead he’s attended?

Nate Newton – Newton can be the team drug dealer. I liked big Nate’s work experience. This man was arrested with 213 pounds of greenery. How do you go from hoisting a Super Bowl trophy, to running a big time drug operation?

Carmelo Anthony – Sure enough, Carmelo Anthony was busted four years ago. Melo got lucky, and convinced his friend to take the blame for the ounce that was in the backpack. To make things worse, Carmelo Anthony was busted on the team plane. At least the Cavs never made the blunder of choosing Anthony over James

Rasheed Wallace ­–It comes as no surprise that Rasheed Wallace was caught chiefing like Robert Parrish, back in his Portland days. Rasheed Wallace, a Blazer. Fitting.

Travis Henry ­– Smoking weed is the least of this guy’s problems. Although Henry admitted to sparking one up, I think nine kids with nine women might be a bigger cause for concern.

Calvin Johnson ­– The NFL’s next big name receiver had information about his pot past leaked last season before the NFL draft.

Michael Vick –We’ll save the Ron Mexico stories for another day. Vick tested positive for marijuana after the whole dog fighting scandal was made public. Vick also was connected to two friends who were selling marijuana several years back. The car the men were arrested in was registered to Michael Vick.

Jerramy Stevens – Yeah, he has been busted several times, but that’s not why he made this list. If you get one valuable piece out of today’s entry, please read this article, it’s sickening. Terrible story about the awful man Stevens is

Diss Tracks

Here are some of the hottest diss tracks ever created. I might use more than five songs, because I want people to hear both songs in the beefs.

Canibus (Second Round KO) Vs.LL Cool J (Ripper Strikes Back)

These two rappers had a good feud a while back. Although Canibus is a no name, he at least sparks a fire under LL. You can hear it in “The Ripper Strikes Back”

Tupac – Hit Em Up

This is the best diss track of all time in my opinion. This song didn’t just spark the East coast vs West coast war, it was the reason two of raps greatest artists were killed. You can’t deny the fact that Pac brings the heat on this track.

Jay – Z (Takeover) Vs. Nas (Ether)

Now friends, these two rap conglomerates had their run ins a few years back. I love Jay – Z, but he can’t touch Nas in this battle. Ether is the second best diss track of all time.

The Game – 300 Bars

This is one of his songs against 50 cent. This is 14 minutes long, so you are going to have to devote some time to this one. The Game just kills an array of different beats. Fitty might be the one making money, but The Game is the one with the talent. His new CD LAX, due out later this summer is going to be one of this year’s best.

Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg (Dre Day) Vs. Eazy – E (Real Compton City G’s)

Believe it or not,”Dre Day” was a diss track aimed directly at Eazy – E. Eazy’s song might not be as good, but he lyrically destroys Dr. Dre.

Brett Dugan aka Houser aka Housemans – Going Back to Cali (Freestyle)

Just enter the three letter code, and simply download the song. There are no viruses, spyware, or anything like that, so please Z and Ice, stop worrying. Houser just kills this song, there’s no other explanation.

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I don’t give LBJ enough credit, so I am going to display three of his better first round dunks. The Wizards should start packing up their belongings, their season is just about over.

Congrats Kice32 on a $45,000 score. I told you all a while back, that Kice32 was on the verge of some good fortune. Just wait until he makes his run in one of this years WSOP events. Thanks Billy for the diss track idea, your musical tastes are about as good as anyone’s. GTA for Xbox 360 is slated to come out tomorrow, if you plan on getting it, get at me. Killakj24 is the gamertag. It’s going to be this year’s best game, and should hold me over until Madden in August. I have a lot to do this week. Find a place to live for the summer, get a job, schedule classes for spring and fall, take exams, get car fixed. I’ll see ya in anotha life brotha…As always, music to play, and plenty to say…..KJ

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