I think I've just allowed myself to indulge in looking ahead, thinking about what we can be. And that's fine, but I really shouldn't let that pull me down. It's not much different now than at any point last year. We've still got ballers.
AP is reporting 4-6 weeks for Oden. Rotoworld is reporting link: http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=NBA&id=1357
The thing I find interesting about all of this was that the foul by Bynum was unnecessary and even looked flagrant. Bynum made no effort for the ball and basically pulled Oden down by his shoulders. By rule it should've been called intentional. And for the life of me I don't know why more people haven't discussed the nature of foul. That's all.
Okay... I have to admit it. I'm down. Really down. I've been down all day. I think last night had a bigger effect on me than I thought. It really sucks what happened last night. The only good thing that happened was that Rudy played so well in his very first game as a rookie. He might become the frontrunner for rookie of the year.
I am serious. I watched the play a few times. Bynum made no attempt at the ball and pulled him down by his shoulders from behind. I don't think it was malicious but I do think it was an intentional foul by definition of the rule. It's cheap basketball and it's how players get hurt.. Does that mean I think Bynum is a cheap shot artist? No, I'm sure it was an accident.
