Playoff Tid Bits Part Duex

Well we are nearing the end of Round 1 and it's time for a new set of Tid Bits about what we are seeing and in some circumstances, what we are not. From Part 1 we have Dallas and Denver hanging on for dear life after impressive games 1's and OKC and Portland making their respective series interesting when most wrote them off 10 days ago. Without further ado here we goooooooooo ...

-T - LeBron might be the best player in the NBA and is certainly playing that way in the playoffs as well but if I had to pick someone to be numero dos? Hello Deron Williams. Carmelo has done everything he can do to keep Denver rolling but the way DWill is controlling the series (and Chauncey), Utah looks poised to roll into round two.

-I- Sticking with Denver. Us here at HoopsBar love B'More's finest but when you say "I need some help, I can't do it alone", you are pointing fingers. I'm not mad because your 100% right but you're pointing fingers. And calling out your teammates in the playoffs generally works the opposite way you want it. Have a nice summer Nuggs.

-D- Orlando, to me, still looks like the team to beat in the East. LeBron can't do it alone and as much as I love the way the Celtics took care of business in round one, they still need to step up another level before they are beating Orlando four times in seven tries without home court.

-B- With a series with the likes of future HOF Kidd, Nowitzki and Duncan and studs like Parker, Ginobili, Butler and Marion it is becoming more and more clear that the most important player is turning into George Hill. Not only does he give the Spurs that all important 4th option but just might as well pave the way for Tony Parker out of town after next season when his contract is up.

-I- I have been very skeptical the past two years about whether Derrick Rose was going to become truly ELITE. I am now officially sold. It has nothing to do with this blazing speed or ease getting to the basket. It has nothing to do with his shaky jump shooting because I believe he will get there with that as well. It has to do with the fact that he is 21 years old, does not seem phased at all by the big moment in the playoffs and clearly is already the leader of that team. Oh and next year when big Free Agent X signs there, he is still going to be the leader.

-T- Can somebody please put a picture of Micheal Beasley on a milk carton and let me know when he is found. I remember when Riley didn't want to take him #2 and wanted Mayo instead but felt he had to make the pick. Follow your gut Riles, follow your gut.

-S- Last night on twitter Rudy Gay said that Jason Terry's head looks like a gumdrop, haahaa. Feel like I just needed to put that out there.

One closing thought on some of the awards handed out. No complaints at all. Crawford deserved the sixth man for sure. Good for him to get some recognition. I always thought he was the spitting image of Jason Terry. Looks like his career is heading the same way and you know what, there is nothing wrong with that. Hey Ben Gordon, pay attention.
As far as ROY goes, it has been leaked that Tyreke Evans is going to take it home. Can't argue with 20-5-5 from a rook and consistent start to finish. Nice year young man. That said if I had to choose one rookie this year it would be Brandon Jennings. It takes more than people realize to be in such a bad shooting slump for the past 4 months and still keep your confidence, composure and lead a team to the playoffs. Yes Bogut had a great year before he was injured and the addition of John Salmons certainly helped, but it was "The Young Buck" who is breathing life into this franchise again.

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