There may not be a more fun losing team than the Golden State Warriors.  The Dubs have lost with more flare than any other team in the league.  Any time they suit up, you could be witness to a 120-point onslaught that will inevitably be countered with their opponent’s 125.  It’s almost as if Don Nelson hates defense. 

Maybe defense murdered his father or picked on him at school because he has basically thrown his middle finger up to “D” for the past three years in Golden State.  Or it’s also possible he is just so in love with offense that he doesn’t care about hurting defense’s feelings.  Either way, I know that I’m going to be treated to some Run-TMC era scoring when the 08-09 Warriors take the court.  Wins and defense be damned!

Speaking of the Dubs, how happy is Jamal Crawford right now?  He had to feel disheartened at first.  Getting traded away from D’Antoni’s system is like your really fun, cute girlfriend breaking up with you.  Only this is like your ex-girlfriend saying that you should still be having fun and seeing other people so she gives you the number to her younger, hotter sister who is more “adventurous” and crazy. 

You know it isn’t going to lead to anything serious and your ex was marrying material.  You also still feel a little betrayed, but you won’t complain with all the fun you’ll be having for the next few years.  Basically what I’m trying to say is Crawford is playing for the Knicks’ younger sister.

How has NBATV not turned this Stephon Marbury situation into a reality show?  They could have representatives from all 30 teams compete to be eliminated.  The GMs would have to do challenges like putting together sign-and-trades or setting up draft kits.  If you do well, you get to back to work for your team.  If you lose challenges, you have to stay. 

The worst/last GM standing would have to take Marbury onto his roster.  That would be great original programming.  Plus MTV or VH1 could parlay it into their own program where they follow Marbury and film him living his life in his new city.  If this ever happens, let me apologize in advance to the city of Minneapolis and T-Wolves fans for getting Marbury back.

I normally wouldn’t call out one of the other Senior Writers on Talkhoops, but I have to openly question Phillip Barnett’s MVP list after the first month.  He has the front-runner correct because LeBron James is running away with it. 

James is putting up absurd stats and his team has the third best record in the entire league.  Getting the winner is the most important thing, so I don’t have too much against his top choice.  After that he couldn’t be more wrong.

Kobe Bryant has been the best SG and probably the best player of the past 10 years.  I’m impressed with how well the Lakers have played, but Kobe Bryant isn’t second in the MVP race right now.  The only reason he is being mentioned is his name recognition and the Lakers record. 

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