This Week in The Nba and 5 Things I Think

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Here is this weeks installment of 'This Week in the NBA and 5 Things I Think' Enjoy it! Comments are ALWAYS welcomed.

It was great to see the NBA take a stance against players regarding to off-season issues with the suspension of Phoenix’s Jason Richardson, and Denver’s J.R Smith. Too many times throughout the year you hear of players driving impaired, or some form of trouble regarding them and their car.

NBA referees seem to be drawing a hard-line stance with the league regarding a new deal. In a depressed economy holding out will not win you many fans or sympathizers. While it’s being reported that the referees will not be working the pre-season, or regular season I believe a deal can be done that will appease both sides before the start of pre-season.

Michael Beasley is apparently in rehab, however what has not been publicized too much was that is was NBA imposed, and Beasley has complied with the leagues wishes.

There is hope in Milwaukee, as draft pick Brandon Jennings is displaying a passion to put in the work required to become an impact player in this league. While I will not deny Jennings talent, the work he puts in will dictate how good he’ll become this is a good start.

Apparently according to one Toronto Columnist the Atlanta Hawks signing of Joe Smith, cannot be measured in his stats (or lack thereof) but in the intangibles he provides. Joe Smith is unfulfilled potential, however I agree that his leadership is invaluable and will be an asset to an up-and-coming Hawks team.

Embattled Billy King, former GM of the 76’ers sounds off on Allen Iverson here, and I can assure you it’s seems like he’s getting some things off his chest.

Courtney Lee wants you to know Orlando fans that especially against you, he will make sure you regret trading him.

David Lee is caught in the middle of the Knicks attempt to woo Lebron James, and attempting to ‘contend’ this year. Lee may just end up holding out because he has no options at this point.

The Clippers have a new TV deal, and apparently it’s a better deal than the Lakers (at least according to Ralph Lawler) and will swing some support to Clipperville.

Someone’s interesting idea to eradicate performance enhancing drugs in sports.

The draft-rich (or lucky) Spurs standout Tiago Splitter’s performance at the FIBA Tournament.

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