The Nightcap: Cuz it feels so right

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- I have been trying to deflect from acknowledging any sort of rumor that involves Chris Paul getting traded from the New Orleans Hornets. This is one of the biggest mistakes any franchise in any sport could make. I know, I know they are only rumors but the fact that it has even been brought in within the Hornets inner circle is enough for me to roll my eyes. There is no way Paul is going anywhere, and if New Orleans could afford it, I am sure they would lock him up to a blockbuster deal. Even though the NBA has had a renaissance of new superstars step into the limelight in recent years, dealing Paul would not only be ridding the team of the best point guard in the league, but would be ripping the heart and soul out of the franchise.  Backup point guard Darren Collison played very well last season while filling in for Paul while he was injured, but there is just no way the Hornets could ever get equal value for a player like Paul. There is just no two ways about it. New Orleans needs Chris Paul around for a long time.

- Bobby Valentine and his porn 'stache disguises are apparently on the verge of returning to baseball.  The Florida Marlins are prepared to make him the next manager of the team. 

- The NBA draft happened tonight. Laz Jackson wrote up a great live blog of the event that can be found here. The Sacramento Kings have got to love snagging DeMarcus Cousins with the 5th pick. He could be Rookie of the Year in 2011. I don't really want to hear about maturity issues just yet. He is 19 years old, of course there are maturity issues. He possesses all of the physical attributes that could make him a beast for the Kings for years to come. Only time will tell.

- Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth stepped his game up and told his team he will be present once mandatory camps open up here very shortly. The fact that his presence was even in question is both sickening and disheartening.  A year ago Haynesworth signed a contract for 7-years and $100 million with an NFL-record $41 million in guaranteed money. A humongous contract for a defensive tackle who himself has had trouble playing at a high level on a consistent basis. Now, the Washington Redskins will be changing the scheme of their defense this season-moving from a 4-3 to a 3-4 and thus putting more pressure on Haynesworth to shoulder much of the defensive load while fighting off constant double and triple teams. This didnt sit well with the big fella and there were reports that he would not attend camp. On top of that, the new Mike Shanahan regime in D.C is already looking to deal Haynesworth and his massive contract. My two-cents? SHUT THE F**K UP AND PLAY. YOU JUST GOT $41 MILLLLLLLLL. 4-3? 3-4? 1-6? WHO CARES. Whatever happened to athletes actually being...well, athletes.

- I was watching Any Given Sunday over at a friends house today and a few things came to mind since I hadn't seen it in years. I do like the movie. I think it was one of the first movies to really dive into many of the things that go on behind the locker room doors. Of course it was highly exaggerated as only Hollywood knows how to do, but for the most part it does a good job. However, this film has some of the worst cuts of unnecessary male dong scenes ever. What genius thought that putting so much visible locker room dong in a movie marketed to MEN would be a good idea. I dunno, I just didn't remember there being so many times I had to look away before...maybe I am just used to the made for TV version. It's just too awkward...and no ladies, it is NOT the same as seeing female nudity in films. Not even close.

- Bill Clinton still knows how to get down. Tippin a few back with Team USA after their World Cup victory is something we should all be able to embrace.  Let's just hope there were no cigars around...or blue dresses...or interns....

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-MJK