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AC TITTICOCK'S WEEKLY FREE NBA BASKETBALL PICKS AND WINNERS
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AC's Wagercom 2006-2007 NBA Picks Season Record
Wins: 53 Losses: 57 Ties: 1
NBA Picks Winning Percentage: 48%
Record updated Saturdays and Mondays
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AC'S NBA FREE PICKS WEEK 14:
With global warming being affirmed by an international group of scientists and thus the human race facing extinction, it’s time we look at a subset of humanity that is already well on its way to becoming extinct, and I am not talking about the literate, rather I am talking about American born white NBA players. Long gone are the days of Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, and John Stockton. Heck, long gone are the days of Dan Majerle, Tom Chambers, and even Jack Sikma. With globalization, the NBA has replaced American born white players with Asians, Germans, and even Canadians. So why is this? Is it the growth and popularity of NASCAR? Is it skateboarding? Or is it video games which keep our American born white teenagers inside all day trying to fight Night Elf Hunters in Kalimdor (and yes I just spent 15 minutes googling that, and yes I now want to poke out both of my eyes)?
Whatever the reason, American born white NBA players are now as prevalent as high grossing Ray Romano films, attractive females in Boston bars, and herpe-less strippers. In other words, there are almost none. In fact of the top 50 scorers in the NBA only one is an American born white player and there only 3 who average more points than 5 foot 6 Earl Bokyins. To put that another way, the Census estimates that there are ~300MM US citizens with ~80% being white and 34% being males between 20 and 44 years old. So one can estimate there are 80MM American born white males of NBA age (we’ll assume “white” in the US census means American born, but it may be a bit less) and yet of this 80MM only 3 are better than a guy who is 5 foot 6 while standing on his tippy toes. I really don’t have much else to say.
Anyway, to pay homage to the dying breed, I will look at the top ten American born white NBA players and you can all see the beginning of the end.
Here they are, from worst to best (and you could argue the order all day long, it’s like choosing what is better, a stinky turd or a bag of puke):
10. Adam Morrison: There are not many “scorers” who shoot only 38% from the floor, but then again there are not many “scorers” who only score 13 points per game. Morrison doesn’t only just love to miss shots, he also loves to not pass the ball or play defense. He will never be a star in the league but could be a decent third option if only he would play like one. If he keeps hoisting 14 shots a game, Gerald Wallace or Ray Felton may lock him in his hotel room.
9. Kyle Korver: Korver has surprisingly averaged over 10 point a game in his last 3 seasons and is currently dropping in 14 points per game. He shoots 43% from 3 and recently realized you are allowed to shoot from inside the arc. While he doesn’t do much else well (his 1:1 assist to turnover ratio this year is Mark Blountian), he actually plays well in the team concept and is a master at team defense (and I mean that as a compliment). He is a better Steve Kerr (and I also mean that as a compliment and see how pathetic this is when the best compliment for the 9th best American born white player is that he is a better Steve Kerr?).
8. Luke Walton: Walton is one of the best passing big men in the game and now that he is finally averaging over 20 minutes a game, he has found a bit of a scoring touch. While he will never be a star, he plays his role in the triangle offense almost perfectly which allows the kind of ball movement to get it into Kobe’s hands and let Kobe go one on five (and yes that was a dig at the triangle offense).
7. Nick Collison: Ok, this is a bit of a stretch but since being inserted into the starting line-up last month, Collison is averaging a double-double of 17 points and 12 boards while shooting 62% from the field. If Al Jefferson put up these kinds of numbers Celtics fans would be building a shrine for him. So one month of solid play gets Collison the #7 spot.
6. Troy Murphy: Murphy has averaged a double-double in all 3 seasons he has been healthy (excluding this year). He can hit a three occasionally and shoot decently from the line, but a 43% career field goal percentage for a big man is very Scalabrine-esque. An underrated player overall in the NBA, but I am not sure if that makes him a good player. He is good enough to be better than Nick Collison for now, but that is kind of like being skinnier than Rosie O’Donnell.
5. Wally Szczerbiak: Even while playing on one knee Wally can still light it up occasionally. Wally has actually made an all-star game and was scoring 20 points per game before being traded to the Celtics last year. While his knee will probably limit him for the rest of his career (well the knee, and the fact that he blows), he is one of the only two American born white players currently in the NBA to make an all-star team (The decaying Brad Miller is the second).
4. David Lee: If it weren’t for Isiah’s idiocy in limiting his playing time, David Lee may even be getting All-Star consideration this year. He is averaging 11 rebounds a game in only 30 minutes while shooting 60% from the floor. This guy just loves to board like Janine Lindemulder likes chicks or Jane Austen like writing crappy novels.
3. Chris Kaman: Ok, his numbers are not much better than David Lee’s but Kaman has been an integral part of the Clips turnaround from bad team to contender (though now it looks like they are going back to bad team). He doesn’t do much very well, and he is most famous for his serial killer hair cut and having his nuts grabbed by Reggie Evans in the play-offs, but that is enough to get him the #3 spot.
2. Kirk Hinrich: I actually really like Kirk Hinrich as a player. He understands the game and makes the right play/pass 99% of the time. He is a classic point guard who only really suffers from poor shooting (though he has steadily increased his shooting percentage almost every year to a now near respectable 44%). If I were starting a team, and I am only about $300MM away from that, I would definitely consider Hinrich for my point guard spot. Watch him play a full game and you’ll understand what I mean.
1. Mike Miller: Miller is the leading American born white NBA player in scoring, dropping in 18 a game which is good enough for 38th in the league. The Memphis run and gun offense has allowed him to flourish and he is now hitting 3 3-pointers a game in addition to grabbing 6 boards and dishing out 4.5 assists. Interesting fact, Mike Miller was Rookie of the Year in 2001, and I am not making that up (yes my memory is that short).
Honorable mentions (or is it dis-honorable?): Luke Ridnour, Mike Dunleavy Jr,
Brad Miller, some guy named Matt Carroll, Jason Kapono, Matt Harpring, Jason Williams, Brent Barry, Robert Swift
Intentionally left out: Brian Scalabrine
Friday Night Free NBA Picks:
Golden Shower State +1.5 at Philadelphia:
There are two things that are pretty safe bets in this world; Taylor Rain will take it in the pooper in any video she is in and the Sixers will not cover when giving points. Look, I don't know why Golden Shower State is so bad right now (well actually I do, and it has a lot to do with having crappy players) but the Sixers just don't have the talent to stay with offensive teams (offensive in that the Warriors score a lot of point and offensive in that their style is an eyesore). Anyway, as long as Stephen Jackson does not get arrested at Delilah's before the game (and Delilah's gets my vote for most underrated strip club in America), and as long as Baron Davis doesn't blow out his knee, the Warriors should win this by a bunch.
New Jersey at Orlando -2.5:
Mikki Moore guarding Dwight Howard should not be televised as it is like hiring a child molester to teach first grade in the Philippines. Seriously, who is going to stop Dwight? I know the Magic are without Grant Hill, and I know they have been playing horribly as of late, but my boy Dwight has a big game coming. Take the Magic and hope whoever starts for Grant Hill does just enough to not mess up too badly. Also you might want to root for Jason Kidd to get the flu. He's pretty good.
Milwaukee +11 at Detroit:
Milwaukee has lost two games in a row by a combined 55 points. That is right, 55 points. That is almost unbelievable and as a result, you have to take them +11 as if they don't bounce back tonight they may be kicked out of the league. Terry Stotts surely is working overtime to perfect the art of losing. I don't think the Bucks win, but I think they keep it under 10.
LA Clippers at Boston Over 193.5:
The Celtics have lost 13 games in a row mainly because their young players can't grasp defensive rotations after 2 to 3 years of practice. I think the Celtics' combined IQ is somewhere between lint and a pickle, and not a dill pickle, but one of those crappy sweet pickles. Anyway, just hope the Clippers put forth any effort tonight.
Saturday Night Free NBA Picks:
Golden Shower State at Charlotte -4:
I am not even sure I can name Charlotte’s starting 5, but after the stinker the Warriors laid last night in Philly (though they did squeak out a victory), I don’t think I can ever take them again. This is going to be an awful game so take the Bobcats and turn your tv to anything else.
Miami -5.5 at Milawukee:
I know the Heat recently beat the Bucks by 30 and I know it is tough to beat a team big twice in one week, but the Bucks are not bad, they are flat out bad. Take the Heat and hope Shaq and Wade decide to play.
Chicago -3 at Portland:
My record pretty much blows picking against Portland but they are just really bad. Both teams are in the second of back to back nights but the Blazers are at home which means more time for Zach “two times anal” Randolph to get arrested. Take the Bulls and hope Ben Gordon goes off.
Denver at Sacramento Over 211:
Why not? Would you rather the Magic -5.5 vs. the Knicks or the Suns -11.5 vs. the Jazz?
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