Thanks. I hope you guys don't mind the brief presentation but I think with short recaps, fast progress and a short season length there's less chance that my Association will end prematurely. Sorry I don't have my PS3 with me right now so this recap lacks stats.
Rockets lose close game against Hawks 87-94Al Horford made his presence felt as he had an impressive 20 point, 12 rebound, 5 assist, 1 steal and 1 block performance against arguably the best center in the league.
"When you're that athletic and strong and you can make free throws, you're going to be good in this league" said Yao Ming. Horford converted all 6 of his free throw attempts. Yao held his own with a respectable 25 and 8 to go with 3 blocks and 2 steals but was outrebounded by Horford on a few key plays in the closing minutes. Only 3 Rockets were in double figures this game with McGrady adding 24 and Artest with 14.
Around The League+ Hornets are off to a 4-0 start and the Thunder have surprisingly won their first 3 games of the season.
+ Danny Granger had 8 blocks in the season opener.
+ Alonzo Mourning surprised all Heat fans by signing with the Lakers.
+ Cavaliers acquired Beno Udrih in a trade that sent Anderson Varejao and their 1st round pick to Sacramento
+ Clippers have signed Darius Miles
+ Rockets have traded for DeAndre Jordan and have resigned Dikembe Mutombo
Draft Prospect Scouting ReportName - Everett Hale
College - North Carolina
Position - Power Forward
Height - 6'9
Age - 21
Projected - Top 5
Strengths - Good free throw shooter, excellent low post defender, shot blocker, strong rebounder, very good work ethic, good leaper, quite strong, capable of dunking on larger defenders.
Weaknesses - Not the best athlete, not a very polished offensive game, only does what he is comfortable with - needs to keep on working to succeed on the next level.