Bleacher Report - Articles by Sammy Benitez

NBA: Shaq Is A Bum

Sammy Benitez — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:12:37 -0400

Shaq is a bum.

Have you heard the recent song that Shaq's bummy-self has come up with?

Saying "Kiss my ass Kobe" and "Kobe ain't nothing without Shaq"?

Well, the fact of the matter is that Shaq will never be as good as Kobe.

Shaq is a nobody. His career is right about done and there is no hope for the fella.

HE IS AN OLD HAG.

The only good he did for the Phoenix Suns was knock them out in the first round. At least Kobe has a better chance than Shaq at getting to the finals.

Shaq, all i have to say is good-bye, we don't need you in the NBA anymore, and YOU'RE A BUM!!

Your not better than Kareem, or Patrick, so get your self out of that cloud. You suck, point blank, freakin Monkey.

NBA Playoffs 2008: Battle of the Fittest

Sammy Benitez — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 02:56:42 -0400

The time has come. The NBA Playoffs have begun. The hype is getting bigger and the action is becoming more intense. We have witnessed teams playing thier hardest for one goal: The nba finals. But only two teams can make it there. Two teams with heart and valor.

Round 1 has begun and here are my predictions:

Eastern Conference:

Celtics will beat the Hawks in 4 games.

Cavaliers will beat the Wizards in 6 games.

Magic will beat Raptors in 7 games.

Pistons will beat 76ers in 7 games.

Western Conference:

Lakers will beat Nuggets in 5 games.

Jazz will beat Rockets in 4 games.

Suns will beat spurs in 7 games.

Hornets will beat Mavericks in 6 games.

That's my prediction. Got anything to say? Comment me so we can argue a little.

Boston Celtic's Return to Glory?

Sammy Benitez — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 08:12:55 -0400

The celtic's have had an amazing year. Entering The postseason as the number 1 seed for the first time in Many years and this has been the best season they've had in 22 years! We have witnessed the greatest turnaround of all time. 66-16 is thier record taking the second best record in Nba history. I thought the Celtic's were overrated but i have come to see that the stats show something totaly diffrent.

The Boston celtics has been the best defensive team in the NBA, allowing just 96.2 points per 100 possessions, which means that defense has been going way hard. Kevin Garnett,Ray Allen, Rajon Rondo, Paul Pirece, P.j Brown and Sam cassell have done an amazing job and will keep doing it. lets not forget the Supporting cast. They did go threw alot this season, including Kevin Garnett or K.G's vital Injury, that made the team stronger and step up thier game. Kevin garnett has been a vital part of this team and they would not be there without his encouragement and energy that he has brought to the team. For him, every game counts. He has played with heart and the team has played with heart, which has brought them to this point and they haven't given in to pride. Crazy thing is there gonna have this team for about 5 years and it's gonna grow stronger and maybe that Boston Dyansty will rise once agian.

The playoff's has begun and the hype is begining to rise, as they set off on the epic journey of the Nbaplayoff's on a quest to show that they are a team that no one can mess with. Facing the Atlanta Hawks, they go against Mike Bibby, Joe johnson and Al Harford and we all know whats gonna be the result. Hawks are a great team and everything ,but the Celtics are a great team. They're bringing back the days of Larry Bird. But one team they need to worry about is the Detriot pistons if they want to make it to the finals they're going to have to play thier hardest becuase the Nba playoffs are known for upsets.Even though they have that 41-11 record in the confrence, They need to play and show why they desrve it. One thing all sports commentators and historians want to see is Lakers-celtics Nba finals and have a repeat of history while it's in the making. Crazy right? Kobe vs. Garnett. two players that have helped thier team go foward from upsetting seasons to the playoffs. That would be something all lakers and celtics fans will remember as a repeat of what they missed that 80's rivalry could start up agian. But one thing we all know is that The Boston celtics have marked history and will be a force to be reckoned with.

Kobe Bryant vs. Lebron James: Who's the NBA MVP?

Sammy Benitez — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 02:03:01 -0400

Kids in the 80's and 90's witnessed legends like Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Julius Erving and Scottie Pippen, but now we have to young bucks batting for pride, and the NBA MVP.

Kobe and LeBron are two totally different players, but they both love the same thing.

Basketball.

Some people say LeBron James is better; other people say Kobe Bryant is better. People have opinions and I believe Kobe Bryant is better than LeBron. I'm not only talking about game but also the attitude. See, LeBron James has been playing for years and years, and when he got out of high school everyone used to tell him he was really good and he was going to be better than MJ.

Even though he is a star caliber player, he is a show bloater. He brings the show to the people but not the game. He passes, but it's all to show he's the man. To tell you the truth, I think he's arrogant in many ways but doesn't know it. It’s kind of like a silent arrogance nobody really notices.

The amount of time, however, that LeBron gives into the hype of the game, he becomes selfish and arrogant, but still loves the team. Kobe and LeBron both love the game and have heart no doubt. Yes, people will say look at the rape accusations against Kobe. See, this is what I don't get. Kobe was not proven guilty, so he is innocent.

Sadly all basketball players fish around anyway. Anyway, Kobe is a nice person people would like to hang around with. He'll laugh, he'll play around, argue a little but will still be cool.

LeBron is the same way, and he doesn't date top models like Tony Parker but he has his high school sweet heart. That’s enough about personal lives. I just think both players are unique and both players had a season that probably changes lots of things.

They both have lead there teams to championships but one of them, Kobe, got the ring and played with his heart. LeBron has heart, but look at who the Cavaliers were playing, the Spurs. Kobe, however, has been passing more, been smart about his decisions, and you'll never see him talking trash about anyone else.

He's a respectable person that plays with his heart. His team is good and is getting better and he can whoop some ass, and do it with a tough smile on his face. Overall for this season, Kobe Bryant should get the MVP for playing with his heart, passing more, leading his team to where they are now and will take them farther.

MY playoff prediction is Lakers vs. Celtics, a seven game series like the old days. Dynasty vs. Dynasty, Kobe vs. Garnett, Gasol vs. Pierce, Fisher and Allen, and it will be a beginning of the old rivalry.

Overall Kobe will be MVP, and will show that he and his team is a force to be reckoned with.