The Celtics and Pistons “battled” over at the Garden tonight. Rajon Rondo (18 points, 8 assists) shredded Detroit. Once again, what was the only edge the Pistons had over Boston? Chauncey Billups. Right? Anybody disagree?
The 2010 free agent class was the big topic on SI.com today. Ian Thomsen has a pretty comprehensive breakdown of it.
You gotta feel for Cavs fans these days. They likely have this year and next to enjoy LeBron James before he opts out and signs with a big market team. Thomsen has this to say:
I’m not saying he isn’t going to sign with New York; all I’m saying is that when people say James is definitely leaving Cleveland, that he’s made his decision already, I don’t buy it as anything close to a sure thing. And you shouldn’t, either, because it makes no sense for him to decide right now. He may be leaning one way or the other, or he may even be promoting rumors of his departure in order to pressure the Cavs to keep improving the roster because he wants to stay and win championships in Cleveland. Who knows?
If I have to make one prediction, let me start by saying this: He isn’t going to move to Detroit, because that would be a lateral move. No upside for him there. I don’t claim to know what James is thinking, but the only move away from home that makes sense is for him to go to either the Lakers (which isn’t likely to happen, because Kobe isn’t going anywhere) or the Knicks. Ultimately, I think it’s going to be a simple decision: Cleveland or New York.
LeBron a Knick? David Stern would certainly like it. Does the global icon shtick work if you’re not winning titles? It is a bit early for the “can’t win the big one” tag. Michael Jordan won his first championship in his seventh season. LeBron’s in his sixth season.
In other news…
Doc Rivers isn’t too happy with Kendrick Perkins these days.
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