TBJ Ep. 458: Sphinx Surprise

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Monday to Friday, The Basketball Jones look at the big games and story lines from the night before with a mix of in-depth analysis and irreverent humor. As always, questions and comments are appreciated.

On today's show, Skeets and Tas discuss the early surprises of the NBA season. Which teams are gelling sooner than expected? Which players took a step backwards? Who is rolling with swagger? All that, plus shocking NBA costumes, the riddle of the sphinx and F-bombs galore.

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1. Posted by jacob Mon Nov 02, 2009 11:03 am EST
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MELO 09-10 MVP!
2. Posted by Marty ShotTurner Mon Nov 02, 2009 11:06 am EST
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2nd i mean
3. Posted by Jomar C Mon Nov 02, 2009 11:16 am EST
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3rd i agree! melo's havin a heck of a season start!
4. Posted by Jomar C Mon Nov 02, 2009 11:18 am EST
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guys, don't you think the blazers are rather disappointing this year? i know they've only played 3 games but watching them play, it seems they're a lesser team compared to last year. and why the hell won't they start andre miller? he's hella better than steve blake!!
5. Posted by Kai Mon Nov 02, 2009 11:27 am EST
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arenas for the sphinx
6. Posted by AD Lim Mon Nov 02, 2009 11:29 am EST
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BOSH will WIN MVP!!!!!!!!!!!!!
7. Posted by philyd_woldu Mon Nov 02, 2009 11:38 am EST
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D- Wade for MVP! If it aint him tan i say Melo or CP3 lol.
8. Posted by Mike R Mon Nov 02, 2009 11:42 am EST
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i'm a big lebron fan.. but sometimes you gotta face reality. i know the cavs arent gonna win it.. im actually for the wizards cuz i got lots of respect for agent 0!! but even though i am a lebron fan.. i give melo big props for what he's doin this year. i wouldnt be suprised if he actually won it this year. lebron got his already hahaha
9. Posted by Matt Mon Nov 02, 2009 12:15 pm EST
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if he keeps playing the way he does, he'll surely get it
10. Posted by curtis Mon Nov 02, 2009 12:24 pm EST
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Solid music choices all around.
See you at da crossroads.
11. Posted by Arty Mon Nov 02, 2009 12:25 pm EST
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Come on now people lets use some common sense..it is a mere 3 games into the regular season! and your already throwing MVP to a guy who hasnt won anything yet! I love Melo's game, but to be a MVP it goes beyond just scoring and putting up numbers. You have to win constantly, be a standout player..BUT THE THING people always fail to recognize in the mist of MVP talk, is YOU HAVE TO MAKE YOUR TEAMMATES better...
That being said however..as a die hard LAker fan who believes Kobe Bryant is the greatest "skilled/fundamental" player ever..I'd say Dwight Howard is the MVP right now..
12. Posted by Mohammad Mon Nov 02, 2009 12:36 pm EST
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Probably Lebron, even though I'm a fan of his game, the guy loves himself too much
13. Posted by Mohammad Mon Nov 02, 2009 12:39 pm EST
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Finely, Orlando gets some recognition how can you have a lineup like Nelson, VC, Reshard Lewis, Brandon Bass, and Dwight Howard and not do amazing. Magic 2009-10 NBA Champions.
14. Posted by Mohammad Mon Nov 02, 2009 12:41 pm EST
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12 was about the sphinx question
15. Posted by razzle dazzle Mon Nov 02, 2009 12:51 pm EST
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HEY SKEETS,
Why is it that neither you nor Kelly made a top 10 list of the most important play of the night::: OPENING TIP?
Who's the highest jumper to take the middle ring? What kind of stats are there that show the % of jumps won by a certain player? Which team is guaranteed to lose opening tip every single night? Who is the smallest player to win a jump ball possession over a big man?
GET ON IT!
16. Posted by Naporshue Mon Nov 02, 2009 12:59 pm EST
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Koby Bryant iz de bst..........
17. Posted by Kyle L Mon Nov 02, 2009 1:00 pm EST
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Delonte West would likely build a sphinx for each of his multiple personalities.
18. Posted by Naporshue Mon Nov 02, 2009 1:00 pm EST
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D-Wade iz so sexy... n he iz de bst out of all de players................
19. Posted by hartshornj2002 Mon Nov 02, 2009 1:05 pm EST
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Surprises: Danilo Gallinari at 22.7 per game. Plus, the Knicks are jacking nearly 40 treys a game. That eclipses even D'Antoni's Suns teams by more than 14 a night.
20. Posted by Colorado Sports Fan Mon Nov 02, 2009 1:18 pm EST
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I'm with you, Arty. Just three games into the season and we're already calling for MVP for Melo? I love the Nuggets and I really like the change in Melo's heart and game but there's a long road ahead of us. Besides, I'm surprised that Skeets didn't mention anything about J.R. Smith in his blog. I'm curious what J.R. will do to the Nuggets' team chemistry - good or bad - and how Melo will respond to it.
Go Nuggets!
21. Posted by sdogra24 Mon Nov 02, 2009 1:38 pm EST
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Melo is not going to win MVP this year, sorry. First-half MVP noms are always a joke, the season is an 82 game marathon, and we'll see if Melo has the guts to finish strong. I'm putting my money on "King" James, D-Wade, or even Dwight Howard. Kobe will be in the discussion, too, but ultimately, the Lakers talent won't let him get MVP numbers.
22. Posted by scott g Mon Nov 02, 2009 2:00 pm EST
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@ #17 Kyle L
How playa is that mayn?
23. Posted by emersonq Mon Nov 02, 2009 2:29 pm EST
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kobe bryant still make the mvp title