The New York Knicks have released Stephon Marbury from their team, after being more than a year away from the court due to ankle problems he was having. But quickly there were news about the Boston Celtics signing him to their NBA roster. This could be a good time to take this team into great consideration for the next time that you place your NBA bets.
Although Marbury would be a second hand player, he is still capable enough to get the job done. If we look at it from the Celtics perspective, they are already a strong team, strong enough to win the big one. With guys like Kevin Garnett, Eddie House, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce, we are talking big names here. They have Tony Allen too, but he’s out the rest of the season due to a thumb surgery. So, it makes a lot of sense to have an experienced player, like Marbury, on the bench and used when needed.
Plus, Marbury has gotten better at his long-range shooting. Even though he had a bad two-year run with the Knicks, his shooting percentage increased from 35.7 to 37.8. That is around the league average. And he will be the possible replacement for Tony Allen during the playoffs; this could be a boost for the Celtics.
Some might think he will not be able to play as he used to, because he hasn’t played in a year, so they question his skills. But what he played during the preseason showed that he was in good shape. The time he took off to rest has been a lot, but long enough to recover.
So yes, he might be on the bench, but what you have here is a quality player who can fix benchers’ weaknesses. Boston has more to win than to lose. Of course, actions speak louder than words, but facts are facts. It was a good call for the Celtics to get Marbury. It would also be a good call if you check the Celticsbetting lines to place your NBA Bets.
Everybody knows him. Some hated him and many loved him, but was respected by all, especially on the basketball court. He turned out to be a prodigy and one of the best basketball players of all time.
People who aren’t basketball fans know who he is. That’s how big he got. He led the Chicago Bulls to numerous NBA championships. Plus, he even tried out for the Chicago White Sox when he briefly retired from the NBA, resulting into a complete waste of time (it happens).
I had the opportunity to see him play back in 2003 when he was with the Washington Wizards. It was against the Cleveland Cavaliers. I think he had scored around 30 points that night, something that was pretty much for him at that time. Obviously, it wasn’t the same Michael Jordan we all knew when he was with the Bulls.
His influence has been major for many new comers in the NBA. Players such as LeBron James (as an example the number 23 he uses on his jersey) and Dwayne Wade. Some sports broadcasters and experts have gone far to say that these young players are the “next Michael Jordan”. But we have to be real; no one is going to be able to take his spot.
He left a big legacy in basketball. But since then all the accomplishments he had, have been fading away throughout the years. Since he left, not many people follow basketball as they used to, but it is still watched by many. All his former teammates have tried to follow his footsteps, but nothing ever worked for them.
Besides those factors that I mentioned, basketball is still an important sport in the world. It is big as it is today thanks to Jordan. Many kids want to play basketball to be “Like Mike”, which is a good thing. So, don’t let your NBA betting be low just because the sport isn’t the same as it was. With this new generation of stars, you’ll probably be betting on the next Michael Jordan.
People were staring in intrigue as both players smiled, raising the award together in the NBA All-Star weekend. The former L.A. Lakers teammates Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant worked together and made it happen for the Western Conference to get the victory. It definitely was an All-ego weekend too for these NBA players.
Shaq and Kobe managed to work together and do some great plays so both were nominated to share the MVP, putting some thrill into what many would’ve called “one of the most boring NBAAll-Star Weekends ever”. The lack of interesting action for the All Star Game in Phoenix was a very popular comment, being the Bryant-O’Neal intrigue the only highlight of a game that otherwise would’ve ended up being too dull for the NBA betting fans.
After the MVP award was given to the former teammates, the real show began. Many interviews to them focused on how well they worked as a “team” and how good it would be for them to be playing together again. Both players denied any plans to be a part of the same NBA team, but each one of them with their own style.
Shaq said he felt pretty good about playing with Kobe Bryant, and that it would be great that someday they had the chance to be teammates again. Meanwhile, Kobe and his usual ego made very clear that he’s not considering playing with Shaquille again, and that Shaq had been “looking out for him” during the whole game. At least he admitted it was fun to share the court with the former NBA star (since his performance has been slowly dropping from the pedestal as time goes by).
The West won like it was expected, and Kobe Bryant had the chance to boost his ego… like it was expected too.
If you’re a rabid sports betting fan following the NBA Season from the very beginning, you probably considered placing a Future bet. These are particularly risky, but they also have their rush of adrenaline when the time comes closer to find out if you did the betting picks right.
Most bettors went for the big favorites of these times: LA Lakers, San Antonio Spurs and of course the Defending Champions Boston Celtics. Others had their hopes on the Pistons or the Mavs. But some other teams surprised everyone by standing among the top teams of their Conference. This is the case of the Denver Nuggets, which have been usually good, but right now they’re just one step behind the Lakers. Even though the Nuggets didn’t seem like a very safe wager to make when betting futures, all the NBA fans that saw their potential are close to a possible celebration.
If you’re making NBA future bets and don’t feel like risking too much, maybe going for the players could be a better option. We all know who the biggest NBA stars are: the Lakers always controversial Kobe Bryant and the Cavaliers’ King, LeBron James. So unless a new, unexpected superstar appears out of any other team, your options are pretty much narrowed down to those 2.It doesn’t mean those are the only good players in the NBA, but they’re definitely the strongest candidates to take the MVP Award home. And that’s something you could’ve seen coming since the beginning of the 2008-2009 NBA Season.
So which team will be the golden pick for NBA futures? Is it possible that the Celtics get those honors for 2 years in a row? Will the Lakers take the title they let go this time? Or is it going to be a different team that breaks down all those expectations? You’d better check your NBA future bets, maybe it’s time to deeply analyze your possibilities to win.
Last year, the Lakers had to deal with the fact of not having Andrew Bynum available due to injuries, and so the Celtics certainly had it easier at the NBA finals, but Doc Rivers, Boston’s coach knows that Los Angeles is a very different team now that Bynum is healthy and ready to play. And so he knows he’s the man that can change everything in comparison with the Lakers from last NBA season.
Bynum is a young player who is the perfect replacement for Shaq due to his physical condition, and critics are also saying that he will be the next Kobe Bryant in Los Angeles when Bryant is ready to leave the team. Andrew Bynum is basically the perfect combination for a basketball player: one that can defend and score at the same time.
The NBA finals from last year wouldn’t have been the same if Bynum would have played. The Lakers from last season looked more like an offensive team than one that is balanced in offense and defense, this year, they are such team, and if both Lakers and Celtics are faced each other at the NBA finals again, then I think the story can be very different.
Of course, we all know that the Lakers are a pain in the head even without Andrew Bynum, but with a healthy Bynum on the team, they know that they are said to be the most dominant team in the league, so such dominance can be also said to be dependant on the good health of the 21 year-old player.
With some games between the two franchises at the regular season, we’ll be able to see what is the current condition of the rivalry, and we’ll also see if the Celtics still have an edge (in what dominance concerns) over the Lakers now that Bynum is part of the team.
The NBA 08-09 Season just begun, just in time for all those sports betting fans who ran out of baseball games to go with their NFL regular season. Finally! Now it’s daily action for sports fans.
The NBA basketball season began with an exciting game between the Defending Champions, the Boston Celtics, and the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Celtics maintained the supremacy with a 90-85 score. That day the Bucks, Bulls, Trail Blazers and Lakers also had their Season opener.
Today the action continues with 6 NBA games, including teams like the Pistons, Bulls, Warriors, Mavericks (facing the Cleveland Cavaliers, available on NBA TV) and Jazz. You can’t miss it!
On the other hand NBA changes are already here, and the most commented today has been the trade of Allen Iverson, from the Denver Nuggets, to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Chauncey Billups. One former MVP for another. According to his agent, Iverson is very excited about the trade, and so are the Pistons.
So, it’s NBA time. Are you ready? ‘Cause this season will be pure adrenaline!
Finally!! As a Boston Celtics fan I’m grateful and relieved. On Tuesday night the Celtics defeated the L.A. Lakers to become the new NBA Champions. The Spurs said goodbye (well, they already had) to their Championship title, since they failed at keeping it this NBA season.
It seems the Celticsparade will take place on Thursday, and Boston will be all-party. After so many years, the Celtics pride is up again! Beating the Lakers wasn’t an easy job, but it was worth the suffering, especially with the smashing 131-92NBA score they got for Game 6. Not a bad way to restore the victory over the old rivals.
This Boston Celtics parade will also include the place of honor for Paul Pierce, named NBA Finals MVP. Of course, star Kevin Garnett will be there too and get his part of the fuzz. This was all said and done since day 1: the best decision for this 2008 NBA Season was to get Garnett and Pierce .. and make the best triplet with them and Ray Allen. These guys took Boston to the top! A winning formula that not even Kobe Bryant can defeat.
Well, too bad to say, but this means NBA will be over for a good while. It was fun while it lasted. Now it’s time to get ready for the NBA draft and, of course, the 2008 NFL Season that will begin in August!
Boston Celtics betting fans could catch their breath again when the NBA team gave one more step to the 2008 NBA Championship on Thursday. However, Sunday put things on doubt again when the Lakers had another victory, creating one more game for the NBA Championship.
The L.A. Lakers certainly didn’t expect that kind of comeback in Game 4 after what happened in Game 3, where Kobe and his team got some hope with a victory. Not only the Celtics won Game 4, but also did it with a glorious strike after being down for 20 points during a good part of the game. And we thought the Lakers were the experts at coming back from the bottom!
But when the Celtics seemed to be just one step away from final victory, they let it go again… at home! The global score is 3-2 now, and tonight we’ll see if Game 7 will be necessary.
Will that be some kind of stunt to make more money by having to play more NBA games? Probably. But I’m starting to get worried about the money I thought I would have by now! What’s the matter with the Celtics? Tonight is decisive: if they don’t take the trophy as the NBA Champions 2008, anything could happen on Game 7. Anything.
The Boston Celtics really knew how to take advantage of those first games at home. Last week it was celebration all over Boston, where the Celtics set a 2-0 score over the L.A. Lakers for the 2008 NBA Finals.
According to the NBA schedule, Tuesday night will be the Lakers’ turn to start catching up at their own court. They have all the pressure upon them and even though they will be playing 3 games at home, they basically have to win this game. No doubt the NBA odds don’t favor the Lakers right now after 2 games ending in 98-88 and 108-102, and they will have to prove everybody wrong.
Sure, it’s not impossible at all to turn the results upside down. There’s still plenty of chance for the Lakers to turn the NBA Finals scores into a 4-2 or something like that. But the Celtics are strong and they have the lead now. Nothing’s set on stone yet, but if the NBA game 3 odds are right and Boston wins, it would almost be a good-bye for the Los Angeles team.
Will the underdog step up and defeat the smashing favorite? Let’s see if the Lakers can put up some fight at home.
Let’s face it: these won’t be easy NBA Playoff games at all. We’re talking about two big forces, facing each other, trying to take an early lead no matter what. Tonight the challenge begins at Boston, 9PM ET. The Celtics will have to win this game if they want to increase their chances to be the NBA Champions.
Even if they didn’t imagine that before, Boston has reasons to fear the Lakers and their lethal comeback techniques during NBA Playoffs. The Celtics not only have the advantage of being the best team during this NBA Season, but will also have the relief to begin the NBA Finals at home. The NBA betting odds place the Celtics as favorites, even though the Lakers are a serious threat.
We can’t forget the fact that every time a team gets too confident, the L.A. Lakers take advantage of it, so nothing is said and done yet. The underdog could surprise us this time, since their agressive strategy has been working amazingly.
Tonight, the Boston Celtics will have to take advantage of their own court, and try to take this lead. The NBA Finals odds are not enought to guarantee an NBA Championship title. They will have to be careful every minute of this game if they don’t want to be crushed by the last-quarter Lakers train.
