Suns @ Bobcats: The Return of the J-rich.

[TattoodCats4life]

It's early, I know, but I'm anxious as all hell...

We've got 3 players from them that now play real minutes instead of "we're up 20, you go ahead" minutes....They got a 40+ min guy from us and are playing him less, and his "star" power average of 20+ ppg is sure dropping, 15 and change last I looked, I've removed his "player widget" from my igoogle. Dudley doesn't even count over there except a body, and that is so sad, the guy has worked SO hard to be here, maybe we'll sign him as a FA when his rookie scale is done...

Tomorrow night is going to be a battle of wills, the Suns play hot and pretty fast and are scoring high pretty consistently, but are notably flipped with our record over the past 5, they are 1-4 we are 4-1 (who'da thunk it eh?).

I honestly think if anyone of the 3 great guys we got in tread with Phoenix has something to prove its Raja, he has that "told ya so" swagger and frankly I see him poping at least a season high, if not getting near his career high PPG with good other numbers to round it out. I also think Diaw may try a bit harder to get a trip-dub...that'd be killer. I'm going to say 40 points between the 3 ex-suns, and 20 for J-rich, if Dudley plays its because we are down lots, so I'd think we should hope he doesnt play .

I'm also finding myself wondering who we might start. DJ is unlikely to be ready yet, he told me "the road trip" last game so I wouldn't doubt that. May is still not ready, albeit he told me he was "a few games away" but it hasn't been a few games. The only "variable" that I'd say might change our tried and true line up is Diop. Gana only played a few minutes and he had some "I'm in charlotte, they're goign to call that against me" adjustment to make, but with the Suns front court I can see Larry, if not starting at least trying, having Diop and Meka play together. Now we know how well <rofl> Nazr and Meka played together last year...but this is a different circumstance and I can see with the way that EO is playing that we're likely putting alot of work into making him more power forward capable.

Alright, fingers hurt...

LETS GO CATS....

Discuss

[Mustachio]

If you couln't tell by me starting a game thread a full day before the actual game is played, I'm excited for this one.

I was one of the few that didn't immediately hate the CLT-PHX trade. It wasn't because I hated Jason Richardson (quite the opposite) and it wasn't because I loved Diaw or Bell. I just knew the Bobcat's weren't winning and we acquired a guy who could play the PF position more adequetely than any one we have ever had. That was all i needed to hear. And to be quite honest I don't miss J-rich "the player" as much as I miss J-rich "the teammate".

So I'm excited to see how Richardson is adjusting to my least favorite state in the Union. I mean if your gonna be miserably hot and sticky, at least in Vegas you can gamble and look at women who aren't retired or morbidly obese. But I would be lying if I didn't admit I'm more excited about seeing The Big Aristotle. Yes, Wilt Chamberneezy is my favorite player outside of this Bobcats Universe. I still think the Diesel is the most dominant player to wear an NBA jersey, and a pretty hilarious dude to boot. Here's a youtube's to get your blood pumping.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMqOCE_rjJA

Above all that, I'm excited to see this Bobcats team play. If you haven't seen the improvement over this season, you're either Stevie Wonder or a Time Warner Cable subsciber. But seriously, whens the last time you as a Bobcats fan could see a line up that included Shaq, Stoudemire, Hill, Richardson and Nash and honestly think we should get the win? Better passing, better defense, higher confidence and flashing an ability to close out games. Larry Brown is making a stong case for the "best thing to ever happen to this franchise" award. Before I go crowning us champions, lets take a look at the lineups:


SunsBobcatsPGNash14.2Felton13.6SGRichardson17.1Bell10.6SFHill10.7Wallace16.3PFStoudemire21.3Diaw10.8CO'Neal17.8Okafor14

It's a tough matchup no doubt especially in the front court, but I'd take Larry Brown over Terry Porter any day of the week. We have won our last 4 of 5 contests, and they have lost their last 4 of 5. I really would like to see Dude get some playing time. Sadly, it's not likely. Jared has averaged 4 minutes over the last 5 games and thats including two DNP's. Hopefully Porter won't be a dick and lets Dude get some burn against his former mates. Maybe Bell and Diaw come out sending a message to the PHX front office. Here's hoping.

I leave you with more from the one and only... Shaqovic. CAN YOU DIG IT!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j83-K5vXaLY

[TattoodCats4life]

Nicer than mine, good job Probably should combine the 2 threads tho, could get ugly without that...

[davcbow]

I think we can win this game, Phoenix is slipping while we seem to be getting better..... Go Bobcats.....

[Mustachio]

Nicer than mine, good job Probably should combine the 2 threads tho, could get ugly without that...

dude, weird that we both posted one early. I had this typed up with better graphics but when i previewed it, it disappeard. So I had to retype it. I'm gonna merge yours into mine if thats cool.

[G-Force for MVP]

i really want the bobcats to win but if shaq is gonna be playing tommorow i dont see how we are going to match up.

shaq is playing nasty, then they have amare who is a difficult matchup for anyone.

nash has been the assist king the last few games and then they have j rich who really wants to win vs his former team.


the bobcats are really gonna have to fight for this win

[TattoodCats4life]

dude, weird that we both posted one early. I had this typed up with better graphics but when i previewed it, it disappeard. So I had to retype it. I'm gonna merge yours into mine if thats cool.

You are the moderator, I'm not picky, just as long as my first post doesnt get lost all together I'm not bitchy at all... It was a good post that you put up... and as we both see it we're going to win...

I'll put it here so its more likely to be seen, tonight the Grizzlies tossed their head coach.. so funny right after we destroyed them 5 feet in front of my eyes

Are you going tomorrow ?

[Mustachio]

Are you going tomorrow ?

I will absolutely be there, and i'll be drunk early to increase the volume.

[TattoodCats4life]

I will absolutely be there, and i'll be drunk early to increase the volume.

Awesome, I'll be in the autograph line probably 5:30 (or before), PM me if you want, I'd love to say hello before the game if your up for it. My seats are in 212 tomorrow, but who knows, if Fred Whitfield has tickets and has his ladies walking around giving them out, I'll take them in a heartbeat.

[EvetsMorrison15]

remember when J-Rich returned to Golden State? How well he played in that game? Really? Me too