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Not much to say today, I just felt it necessary to post something. So we'll see where the road leads us...

Very disappointed that San Antonio lost. I realize I am the only person outside of the city of San Antonio that pulls for the Spurs, but I have been a huge fan since Sean Elliott & David Robinson came into the league. Obviously Tim Duncan helped reaffirm that loyalty. Either way, the better team won the series in my opinion. Dallas is so talented and is a terrible matchup for the Spurs. Despite horrible officiating, the Mavs pulled out a gutsy victory. I hope the Spurs go out in the offseason and pick up some serious athletes. Guys like Rasho Nesterovic, Robert Horry, Brent Barry, and Nazr Mohammed were useless in this series. Horry has clearly lost a step, and Barry never had one, but both might be worth keeping around for leadership and shooting. The other two, plus Van Exel, can go sign with the Knicks for 8 years/$64 million or something.

Staying in the NBA, the draft lottery was stimulating. Ok fine, that's an oxymoron, but I did watch it. Early feeling on the Bobcats (who are my favorite team, as the home team wins out immediately now; translation: I'd pull for the Bobcats over the Spurs, but that's the only team like that) is that the third pick in the draft is too high for who I want them to choose. Chief and I discussed how good Brandon Roy would look in a Charlotte uniform, but we doubt he will be chosen as high as third. Adam Morrison, Rudy Gay, or Andrea Bargnani each look more likely at this point. All three play small forward, while Roy is a shooting guard. It just seems like Gerald Wallace is better suited to play the three spot with his defensive prowess, athleticism, and inconsistent shooting stroke. None of the other three guys are quick enough to play the two spot, which means short-term that Felton and Knight could be the starting backcourt next season, and long-term that Wallace will be the shooting guard with Felton at the point. More on the NBA Draft in the next month, which will include a mock draft or two. Unlike the NFL Draft, I'll tackle this challenge.

Speaking of challenges, my college baseball bracket will not happen. I forgot I will not see a computer until Tuesday at the earliest, with little time to generate a bracket anyway. Oh well. On a related note, Carolina sure looked atrocious dropping two straight to become the first team eliminated from the ACC Baseball Tournament in Jacksonville. I am a huge fan of watching the tournament online for free on the ACC website, but watching my team blow leads two days in a row is no fun. This team is no different from every team we've had since my first year in school: talented with NO baseball IQ. As my roommate and I noticed a while back, Coach Fox's teams don't steal bases, bunt, or move runners over. They also throw to the wrong base, make stupid errors, and fail to limit the chances for the opposing team. Basically, lack of fundamentals and smart play on the field; that is the weakness. And every year, it costs Carolina in the ACC and NCAA tournaments. I would be ecstatic if the Tar Heels made it to Omaha, but I just don't like their chances right now.

The Red Sox were on ESPN three days this week, twice against the Yankees, once against the Devil Rays. As researched last season, it is always the Yankees and/or Red Sox on TV it seems. But next week, we get a fresh, upstart Detroit Tigers squad...oops, we get the Yankees playing a fresh, upstart Detroit Tigers squad. Awesome. My ESPN rant is nearing, I've almost had it with the monopolistic total-sports network.

Finally, tune in to auto racing this weekend. Not only is the Coca-Cola 600 going on in Charlotte (Concord), NC, but it is also the one day of the year people care about Indy racing, as the Indy 500 will take place Sunday as well. I'm liking Tony Kanaan at Indy and Jimmie Johnson at Charlotte. Either way, give racing a shot on Sunday, as it may be the best racing day of the year.

On that note, I'm out. Enjoy a safe and fun Memorial Day weekend. Hey, I'm on it.