Lebron James Was Clutch In Heat Win

Throughout his NBA career Lebron James has made some great shots and played some great games. Last night though may have been his best game yet. The reason I say that this one meant something and he knew that. James drove to the basket at will and the Chicago Bulls had no answers for him. Down the stretch, James hit the shots when the Heat needed him too. This was something that he did not always do when it counted.

Lebron James like him or hate him he can play the game of basketball. He knows what to do and when to do it. He knew his team needed him and came through when it counted the most in the fourth quarter. That is what superstars do and he did just that. Many people judge James for things he does, but the one thing we all can see he can play the game of basketball with the best of them.

MLB Schedule May 19, 2011

Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
12:35pm ET

Washington
NY Mets
1:10pm ET

Houston
St. Louis
1:45pm ET

Minnesota
Oakland
3:35pm ET

LA Angels
Seattle
3:40pm ET

NY Yankees
Baltimore
7:05pm ET

Colorado
Philadelphia
7:05pm ET

Tampa Bay
Toronto
7:07pm ET

Chi Cubs
Florida
7:10pm ET

Detroit
Boston
7:10pm ET

Cleveland
Chi White Sox
8:10pm ET

Texas
Kansas City
8:10pm ET

Atlanta
Arizona
9:40pm ET

Milwaukee
San Diego
10:05pm ET

San Francisco
LA Dodgers
10:10pm ET

Kareem Wonders Why Such A Long Wait For His Place In Laker History

Names like Magic Johnson, Jerry West, Chick Hearn, Wayne Gretzky and Oscar De La Hoya all have statues outside The Staples center, but no Kareem Abdul Jabbar just yet. Kareem feels he have been slighted, but according to the Lakers there is no timetable for the next statue. They have told Kareem he is the next in line for one, but that has still not made him happy.

Jabbar won five world championships as a Los Angeles Laker and remains the NBA's all-time leading scorer. He does have a valid point and should have been honored by now. I can understand how he feels. Jabbar wants to enjoy the honor as nothing is a given in life. The sooner the Lakers do it this can be dropped. Until they do Kareem and others will wonder why one of the greatest Lakers ever has not got what he deserves.

Could Dwight Howard Actually Get Traded?

With the Los Angeles Lakers probably being dismantled is it time for the Orlando Magic to think about moving Dwight Howard before he becomes a free agent. Howard will play this coming season, but after that you just do not know. One option that Orlando may want to look into is trading him to the Lakers. The Magic could also send Arenas or Hedo as well which would free up some cap space for Orlando. If the Magic could get Lamar Odom and Andrew Bynum this is something to consider.

The reality is I will be surprised if Dwight Howard sticks around as he can see with what he has now there is no way he can win an NBA Championship and he understands that. He would love to bring one to Orlando, but he also must be honest with himself. The current Magic roster will never win a NBA Championship.

Orlando has to look long term here and what is best for the franchise. Trading Howard is something they do not want to do, but in the end they may have no choice. With a lockout possible and his contract coming up a trade maybe the Orlando Magic best option.

Andrew Bynum Issues Apology Gets Suspended For Five Games By The NBA

Andrew Bynum came out today and did the right thing any gave an apology to J.J. Barea. In part here was his apology:

"My actions ... don't represent me, my upbringing, this franchise or any of the Laker fans out there that want to watch us and want us to succeed," Bynum said. "Furthermore, and more importantly, I want to actually apologize to J.J. Barea for doing that. I'm just glad that he wasn't seriously injured in the event and all I can say is, I've looked at [the replay], it's terrible and it definitely won't be happening again."

Bynum plans on talking to Barea as well to apologize, but it was good to see him admit his mistakes. People make mistakes in judgement and Bynum is human just like everyone else. Hopefully, he will learned and become a better player because of it.