Lunch with The Benchwarmer

(04/08/2008)

11:55

The Benchwarmer:

OK, I'm here. Let the ramblings fly!

Tuesday April 8, 2008 11:55 The Benchwarmer

11:55

[Comment From TigermanTigerman: ]

Hey, dude, what the heck's wrong with the Tigers? And do you think the nickname is cursed? I mean, what else explains the Memphis collapse?

Tuesday April 8, 2008 11:55 Tigerman

11:55

The Benchwarmer:

At least they weren't nicknamed the Bills.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 11:55 The Benchwarmer

11:57

The Benchwarmer:

Nicknames are always a funny bunch. I mean, are Tigers really indigenous to Detroit? Wouldn't the Potholes or Economic Struggles be better?

Tuesday April 8, 2008 11:57 The Benchwarmer

11:57

[Comment From UNC or KansasUNC or Kansas: ]

Did you see Roy Williams wearing Kansas gear last night? What's up with that?

Tuesday April 8, 2008 11:57 UNC or Kansas

11:57

The Benchwarmer:

Well, there are rumors of Bill Self heading off to Oklahoma State for the GNP of New Zealand. Maybe Roy wants to head back west.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 11:57 The Benchwarmer

11:58

The Benchwarmer:

It's true, though. LeBron got hammered for wearing a Yankees hat in the playoffs, so why should Williams get a free pass?

Tuesday April 8, 2008 11:58 The Benchwarmer

11:58

[Comment From Tigersman10Tigersman10: ]

How long will it take Tom Crean to get IU to a Big Ten championship? (in light of NCAA infractions, player suspensions, Gordon going pro, graduations, etc.). I think it will be 5 years minimum…the Big Ten has lots of excellent coaches with programs that are solid today.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 11:58 Tigersman10

12:00

The Benchwarmer:

Cleaning up Sampson's mess will be Crean's biggest roadblock. Otherwise, he'll be able to round up the Indiana and Chicago recruits and challenge for a title within a few years. All it takes is one Eric Gordon to challenge.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:00 The Benchwarmer

12:00

The Benchwarmer:

Maybe Greg Oden still has eligibility. It's not like he's played a pro game yet ... oh, right, the money.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:00 The Benchwarmer

12:00

[Comment From TigermanTigerman: ]

Seriously, tho, can you explain the 0-6 start? If this happened in the last six games of the season, it could down as a historic collapse.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:00 Tigerman

12:01

The Benchwarmer:

I think one thing that has hurt them is the absence of Granderson at the top of the lineup. Couple that with Polanco's struggles and it has a major trickle down effect on the lineup.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:01 The Benchwarmer

12:01

The Benchwarmer:

The good news is that the Tigers are still only four and a half out of first. This is just like any other six-game losing streak in the course of a 162-game season.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:01 The Benchwarmer

12:02

[Comment From Self or CalSelf or Cal: ]

Who's the better coach, Bill Self or John Calipari? Or is that kind of an oxymoron?

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:02 Self or Cal

12:03

The Benchwarmer:

Tough call. That's like trying to pick between Obama and Clinton. (Kidding.)

I'll go with Calipari because he took two "less popular" schools to Final Fours. And fended off John Chaney's life-threatening attacks.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:03 The Benchwarmer

12:04

The Benchwarmer:

Plus, Memphis looked like the better team Monday night. They did everything they needed to do ... except, you know, win the game.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:04 The Benchwarmer

12:04

[Comment From SportsRadio1370SportsRadio1370: ]

Speaking of Eric Gordon, how about his "I'm not doing this for the fame or the money" explanation of why he's going pro? I was half expecting him to say "I've accomplished all I came to do here (i.e. Fulfill my eligibility requirement)."

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:04 SportsRadio1370

12:05

The Benchwarmer:

I think he's just happy that he can finally text Sampson without punishment.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:05 The Benchwarmer

12:06

The Benchwarmer:

I'm not entirely sold on Gordon's pro potential just yet. He just seems like he might be a little soft. I like Beasley and Rose a heck of a lot more.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:06 The Benchwarmer

12:07

[Comment From TigermanTigerman: ]

One more ... what's with Katie Holmes' new 'do? She's starting to look like ... well, like Tom Cruise. Creepy.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:07 Tigerman

12:08

The Benchwarmer:

It's a shame what Cruise has down to Joey Potter. I'm eager for the day the feds raid his compound and set her (and the scores of people locked up in the basement) free. Then she can star in a "Dawson's Creek" reboot.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:08 The Benchwarmer

12:09

The Benchwarmer:

It's not like the rest of the Dawson's kids are doing anything. If they can reshoot 90210, why not Dawson's? Like there aren't people in the 27-33 range who would watch that?

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:09 The Benchwarmer

12:10

[Comment From GoIngeGoInge: ]

How about the start of Brandon Inge? Good thing the Tigers didn't get rid of him

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:10 GoInge

12:10

The Benchwarmer:

No kidding. They guy gets vilified for speaking his mind about not wanting to catch, and then does his best to lift the Tigers on his shoulders. Kind of makes you wonder if they gave up on Higginson too quick. ... Then again, maybe not.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:10 The Benchwarmer

12:11

The Benchwarmer:

I will take this opportunity to -- once again -- state that the Tigers definitely shouldn't have gotten rid of Carlos Pena. He's still my Tiger.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:11 The Benchwarmer

12:11

[Comment From GoIngeGoInge: ]

Maybe Cabrera's just a bum ... or maybe not

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:11 GoInge

12:12

[Comment From westmichiganmanwestmichiganman: ]

Brandon Inge is overrated. sorry... but he is.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:12 westmichiganman

12:12

The Benchwarmer:

Cabrera is definitely not a bum. He's just used to warmer weather. He'll come around. He looks like a future Hall of Famer. Once he buys long underwear.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:12 The Benchwarmer

12:12

[Comment From Tigersman10Tigersman10: ]

How long does Dave Dombrowski go without trading a key player (i.e. Thames…or even a top minor leaguer like Scott Sizemore or a Wilkens Ramirez) in order to obtain a solid relief pitcher? Isn’t the bullpen problem becoming a bigger issue each day going forward? (my answer: within 10 days he’ll make a big trade involving a player like I mentioned…we all know the hitting will eventually come around…we also all know the relief pitching won’t come around).

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:12 Tigersman10

12:12

The Benchwarmer:

Inge is a solid, if overpaid player. He's versatile, which helps, but he's no star.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:12 The Benchwarmer

12:13

The Benchwarmer:

Dombrowski has to be working the phones. He's too good a GM not to make something happen. The biggest worry, though, is about depleting the minors like the Yankees did a few years ago.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:13 The Benchwarmer

12:14

[Comment From westmichiganmanwestmichiganman: ]

how bout them Whitecaps though??? 5-0? did anyone go to the game last night?

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:14 westmichiganman

12:14

[Comment From westmichiganmanwestmichiganman: ]

inge is overpaid and overrated... if he's solid and versatile, why couldn't the Tigers move him? Because no one wants his contract.... because he's OVERRATED!

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:14 westmichiganman

12:14

The Benchwarmer:

If the NCAA title game wasn't on, I probably would have gone to see the Caps. It will be interesting to see if any of these guys turn into Tigers contributors in a year or two.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:14 The Benchwarmer

12:15

[Comment From CBSteamCBSteam: ]

I can't stomach Jim Nance and Billy Packer. Do you?

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:15 CBSteam

12:15

The Benchwarmer:

The only place Inge is overrated is in Detroit. Everyone else has him rated just fine. I wonder what the Tigers are asking for him, though.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:15 The Benchwarmer

12:16

The Benchwarmer:

Packer is brutal. He was practically giddy over Memphis' free-throw woes. I don't understand the appeal of old, cantankerous analysts. Isn't there anyone in their low 40s that understands and can comment on the game?

Nance is fine, though. Solid.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:16 The Benchwarmer

12:17

[Comment From CBSteamCBSteam: ]

Give me Steve Lavin any day.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:17 CBSteam

12:17

The Benchwarmer:

Works for me! Call CBS. Make it happen.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:17 The Benchwarmer

12:17

[Comment From westmichiganmanwestmichiganman: ]

still could have gone to the game... it ran late, but it was worth it for opening day. you can always tape TV games there Zuidema :)

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:17 westmichiganman

12:18

The Benchwarmer:

True. But that counteracts my laziness.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:18 The Benchwarmer

12:18

[Comment From LA LadyLA Lady: ]

Hey, aren't you a Dodgers fan? Would you approve/disapprove of an Inge-t0-LA deal?

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:18 LA Lady

12:19

The Benchwarmer:

That's a tough one, because I like both the Tigers and Dodgers (it's your fault, Kirk Gibson!) It would depend on what the Dodgers had to give up. It scares me since they have a solid bullpen; I wouldn't want any of those pieces gone.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:19 The Benchwarmer

12:19

[Comment From westmichiganmanwestmichiganman: ]

nantz and packer are both crappy. most of the announcers, including the "ESPN" experts are horrible. they tell me everything I already know about the game and give me nothing more than idiotic rants and lame insights into what they think sports should be like. it's ridiculous. I can't do any better... don't get me wrong, but come on guys. give me something new at least, ya know?

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:19 westmichiganman

12:20

The Benchwarmer:

I couldn't agree more. Plus, they always repeat the same point 58 times.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:20 The Benchwarmer

12:20

[Comment From UNC fanUNC fan: ]

What you do think of Tyler Hansbrough's pro potential?

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:20 UNC fan

12:20

The Benchwarmer:

I couldn't agree more. Plus, they always repeat the same point 58 times.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:20 The Benchwarmer

12:21

[Comment From westmichiganmanwestmichiganman: ]

john madden especially... lol

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:21 westmichiganman

12:21

The Benchwarmer:

I think Psycho T is going to have pro problems. Kansas athletes made him look worse than he is, but it will be tough for him to have his way against bigger, stronger, older guys in the NBA. At least he's a driven kid.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:21 The Benchwarmer

12:22

The Benchwarmer:

Hansborough could end up like Laetnner--great college player, OK if underwhelming pro

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:22 The Benchwarmer

12:22

The Benchwarmer:

Aikman repeats himself a lot too ... even if I like him.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:22 The Benchwarmer

12:22

[Comment From UNC fanUNC fan: ]

So who's your first pick in the NBA draft? The Miami Heat select ...

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:22 UNC fan

12:22

The Benchwarmer:

Then again, I'm someone who doesn't mind Bill Walton. He's harmless and definitely something different.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:22 The Benchwarmer

12:23

The Benchwarmer:

Rose would be an awesome fit in Miami with Wade and Marion.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:23 The Benchwarmer

12:24

[Comment From westmichiganmanwestmichiganman: ]

are you kidding??? bill walton is the epitome of awful announcing! holy crap man. he's brutal.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:24 westmichiganman

12:25

The Benchwarmer:

Nah, lighten up. He knows his schtick. I actually loved him with Snapper Jones back in the day. They'd get each other riled up.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:25 The Benchwarmer

12:25

[Comment From westmichiganmanwestmichiganman: ]

who else would you have put up there for the AP player of the year other than Hansbrough? I'm still not convinced he 100% deserved it.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:25 westmichiganman

12:26

The Benchwarmer:

I do think Hansborough should have received AP player of the year. He was the heart and soul of North Carolina, and get them at the top even when Lawson went down.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:26 The Benchwarmer

12:26

The Benchwarmer:

But Beasley was a beast too

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:26 The Benchwarmer

12:26

[Comment From Walton?Walton?: ]

You probably like Dookie V, too.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:26 Walton?

12:27

The Benchwarmer:

Say what you want about Dickie V, but his passion for the game is second to none. But I'm biased because I met him and he's such a nice guy. So I might be the wrong one to ask on this one.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:27 The Benchwarmer

12:27

[Comment From Dave from ZeelandDave from Zeeland: ]

walton is awful ... can't believe you like that blowhard. speaking of the association, how far can te Pistons go this postseason?

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:27 Dave from Zeeland

12:28

The Benchwarmer:

I have to think it will be either Pistons or Celts in the NBA Finals. And I think Garnett knows he's nearing the end of the road, which pushes Boston over the top.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:28 The Benchwarmer

12:28

[Comment From westmichiganmanwestmichiganman: ]

anyone seen a good movie lately? looking for something to do this weekend possibly.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:28 westmichiganman

12:28

The Benchwarmer:

DON'T go see Semi-Pro. I can tell you that. If you have HBO, record the "John Adams" miniseries.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:28 The Benchwarmer

12:29

[Comment From JoeLunardiJoeLunardi: ]

So, how did your bracket fare?

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:29 JoeLunardi

12:29

The Benchwarmer:

What bracket?

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:29 The Benchwarmer

12:30

The Benchwarmer:

I had three of the Final Four right (Georgetown, you're dead to me), but my first- and second-round picks were bruuuuuutal. Thanks for nothing, St. Joe's. At least Xavier went as far as I had them.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:30 The Benchwarmer

12:31

[Comment From GoSpartansGoSpartans: ]

The Final Four is in Detroit next year. Think MSU has a chance without Drew Neitzel?

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:31 GoSpartans

12:32

The Benchwarmer:

I guess they always have a chance with Izzo, but I wonder what kind of leap the freshmen can make. That's a tough call because at the start of this year, everyone seemed to think this was the season for MSU.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:32 The Benchwarmer

12:32

[Comment From westmichiganmanwestmichiganman: ]

thanks for the advice. probably won't go to Semi-Pro. farrell's movies are just getting all the same. However, i just rented Gone Baby Gone this past weekend cuz i'm lazy and hadn't seen it yet, but man... was that ever a great movie. Still haven't seen No Country yet, but Gone Baby Gone got robbed in the Oscars if you ask me.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:32 westmichiganman

12:33

The Benchwarmer:

No Country was oustanding and deserved every award it got. But Once just blew me away. I went out and bought the DVD and soundtrack the very next day.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:33 The Benchwarmer

12:33

[Comment From flemdogflemdog: ]

Now that Michigan's passed tax incentives for movies to film in Michigan, do you see the Benchwarmer franchise heading to the silver screen next?

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:33 flemdog

12:34

The Benchwarmer:

I like it. But who should play me?

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:34 The Benchwarmer

12:34

The Benchwarmer:

Maybe Matthew Perry?

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:34 The Benchwarmer

12:34

The Benchwarmer:

Steve Kerr in his first acting role?

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:34 The Benchwarmer

12:34

[Comment From HappyinVermontHappyinVermont: ]

Val Kilmer- straight up

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:34 HappyinVermont

12:34

[Comment From russthomasrussthomas: ]

No chemistry with Tigers...Renteria is a stiff

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:34 russthomas

12:35

The Benchwarmer:

Then again, if Renteria didn't have three hits on April 2 they would have been no-hit. Just saying.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:35 The Benchwarmer

12:35

[Comment From HappyinVermontHappyinVermont: ]

Could we tie it into the next Superman Movie- Daily Planet instead of GR Press?

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:35 HappyinVermont

12:36

The Benchwarmer:

What's my superhero power? Awkward pauses and the ability to make people walk away very slowly without turning their back to me?

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:36 The Benchwarmer

12:36

[Comment From westmichiganmanwestmichiganman: ]

who's your lock for NBA MVP this season? CP3 is my pick.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:36 westmichiganman

12:37

The Benchwarmer:

Here's how I would vote, if I had a vote, but don't, even though I should:

1. LeBron
2. Chris Paul
3. Garnett
4. Kobe
5. Darko

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:37 The Benchwarmer

12:38

[Comment From HappyinVermontHappyinVermont: ]

Your power would be to confuse criminals with mindless trivia. Your constume would be a bad sport coat and a mask.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:38 HappyinVermont

12:38

The Benchwarmer:

Well, Val Kilmer did play Batman. I guess it's not that much of a stretch.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:38 The Benchwarmer

12:38

[Comment From westmichiganmanwestmichiganman: ]

why LeBron?

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:38 westmichiganman

12:39

The Benchwarmer:

He's the best player in the NBA, and Cleveland would be vying with Seattle for Oklahoma City if he wasn't there. He is the Cavs.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:39 The Benchwarmer

12:39

The Benchwarmer:

It's similar to when Jordan should have won every MVP but didn't because people wanted variety or whatever.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:39 The Benchwarmer

12:40

[Comment From flemdogflemdog: ]

Will you please post a list of all the Tigers haters in here so I can reference it when they turn things around in the next week? Just because the Lions fans have nothing to cheer about doesn't mean they have to come ruin another team with their pessimism.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:40 flemdog

12:40

The Benchwarmer:

If you can't overreact, why react at all, right?

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:40 The Benchwarmer

12:40

[Comment From westmichiganmanwestmichiganman: ]

the Tigers are a tough blue collar team who will rebound. But they need to dump some players. Jaque Jones and Renteria weren't worth it for me, with the talent they gave up. Once Renteria is gone, they're loaded with shortstop talent in the minors.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:40 westmichiganman

12:41

The Benchwarmer:

ESPN and talk radio have conditioned people to see things in black-and-white, now-or-never terms. There are no shades of gray any more.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:41 The Benchwarmer

12:41

[Comment From flemdogflemdog: ]

Renteria is the most underrated thing they did this year!

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:41 flemdog

12:41

The Benchwarmer:

I agree with the Jacque Jones comment, though. That seemed unnecessary.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:41 The Benchwarmer

12:42

[Comment From westmichiganmanwestmichiganman: ]

it's true... the cavs would suck without him, but so would the hornets. I just see LeBron as another less-cocky version of Kobe. To me, he's just another one of those guys. too "hollywood" for the NBA. He belongs in California, not the Midwest.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:42 westmichiganman

12:43

The Benchwarmer:

I think the Hornets have some nice pieces: West, Chandler, Peja ... they could hang better than the Cavs without Bron-Bron.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:43 The Benchwarmer

12:43

[Comment From westmichiganmanwestmichiganman: ]

speaking of talk radio, your boy HUGE is pretty black and white these days. no gray areas for him.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:43 westmichiganman

12:44

The Benchwarmer:

Hey, that's how some people like to roll. It ain't my bag, though.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:44 The Benchwarmer

12:45

[Comment From flemdogflemdog: ]

Any chance you could replace Huge? PLEASE? Or could we at least boost 1370's tower so you don't lose it on a cloudy day?

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:45 flemdog

12:46

The Benchwarmer:

I had a radio show back in the day in college. And I'm sure the 12 people that listened don't miss it.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:46 The Benchwarmer

12:46

[Comment From TigersWinTigersWin: ]

When will their first victory come?

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:46 TigersWin

12:46

[Comment From westmichiganmanwestmichiganman: ]

tigers victory in Boston today is what I say. they're ready.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:46 westmichiganman

12:47

The Benchwarmer:

It's hard to say. It could be today. I think it will only take one thing to go right before wins two, three, four, eight come quickly.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:47 The Benchwarmer

12:47

[Comment From FireLeyland.comFireLeyland.com: ]

Shouldn't Jim Leyland be getting some heat here?

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:47 FireLeyland.com

12:48

The Benchwarmer:

Ha! Nice. I wonder if John Wooden coached today if he would be catching flack for not winning a ninth title in a row?

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:48 The Benchwarmer

12:48

[Comment From flemdogflemdog: ]

The Tigers need to get on the road and away from the big home crowds. They need to come together as a team, and nothing brings together a team more than a bunch of drunk Sox fans...not to stereotype.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:48 flemdog

12:48

[Comment From flemdogflemdog: ]

Look what drunk Tiger fans did for the Royals and White Sox!

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:48 flemdog

12:48

The Benchwarmer:

Once the Tigers relax and win once, their swagger will be back and they'll start winning. Maybe they just wanted an underdog storyline.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:48 The Benchwarmer

12:49

The Benchwarmer:

Maybe Leyland should switch from cigarettes to Jack Daniels ...

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:49 The Benchwarmer

12:50

[Comment From NBApickNBApick: ]

If it's the Celtics or Pistons on the Finals, who will they face? and who will win it all?

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:50 NBApick

12:50

The Benchwarmer:

Crud, I knew someone would ask me that. Hold one, let me wake up the hamster that runs my brain.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:50 The Benchwarmer

12:52

The Benchwarmer:

I'd love to pick the Suns, but there are too many questions still. If you threatened me with a Memphis free throw to the head, I'd have to go with the Spurs.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:52 The Benchwarmer

12:52

[Comment From PingPongPingPong: ]

What if the NBA rigged the lottery again to make sure the Portland TrailBlazers won ... who would they pick?

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:52 PingPong

12:53

The Benchwarmer:

I think the Blazers go with Rose, too. Put him next to Roy and let them run.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:53 The Benchwarmer

12:53

The Benchwarmer:

Or maybe they take Beasley and trade Aldridge.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:53 The Benchwarmer

12:53

[Comment From russthomasrussthomas: ]

I also believe the Tigers will be ok but Leyland better get these guys to play with a sense of urency

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:53 russthomas

12:54

The Benchwarmer:

I trust Leyland, he's won a title. So has Pudge. They won't stay down for long. Four and a half down with 150-plus to play is an OK position to be in.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:54 The Benchwarmer

12:55

The Benchwarmer:

All right, posse. We're getting close to the end. Send in your last comments, questions, hate mail, etc.

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:55 The Benchwarmer

12:55

[Comment From russthomasrussthomas: ]

I think it would only be fair if the Miami Heat got the 12th pick overall in this years draft. Talk about tanking a season on purpose!

Tuesday April 8, 2008 12:55 russthomas

12:56

The Benchwarmer:

We'll see how rigged the lottery is if the Knicks get No. 1.