Moving

After three months here on blogger Take It 2 The Barn is moving. I am looking to take my blog in a more professional direction while I look into writing for some newspapers in the area. The blog will now be at Word Press. Here's the new address.

http://jwoodson213.wordpress.com/

Controversy or Choke?

Last night the Denver Nuggets took a 3-0 lead over the Dallas Mavericks with a 106-105 win. Nuggets star Carmello Anthony hit a three pointer at the end of the game when Antoine Wright tried to foul him which won the game for Denver. After the game the NBA apologized for the missed call. The question is was it a missed call?

The Mavericks could have avoided this by telling the ref they planned on fouling. That way the referees are expecting it and the call is made. Antoine Wright should also learn to not throw his arms in the air like he didn't foul if your trying to get a foul called. You can blame the refs all you want. The Mavericks are the one's who deserve the blame. I found a quote on ESPN that sums last night's situation up perfect. Antoine Wright only wanted the foul after the 3 got made; otherwise he'd have argued he didn't foul.

That's why he threw his arms in the air like he didn't foul. Then once the shot was made he argued. On top of that Mark Cuban proved once again he is the most classless owner in any sport. NBA needs to throw a fine his way and to Josh Howard as well for him arguing after the game. It's not the NBA's fault the Dallas Mavericks put together great teams every year and then come playoffs they choke. Face it Mark Cuban, your Mavericks are choke artists. Don't blame the refs for your team giving up a lead with under a minute.

The Mavericks will be lucky to win a game in this series. I expect the Nuggets to end it in 4 or 5 games.

The Jobber

This is the first edition of The Jobber. This will be the latest edition to Take It 2 The Barn. I will focus on news surrounding pro wrestling. Let's get started.

WWE Star Considering Retiring?

Dave Batista is considering retiring from WWE when his contract expires next year. Batista was interviewed by the UK Sun and once again brought up the prospect of retirement.

"I realize that I am closer to the end of my career than I am to the beginning. It's something I’m really going to have to take a look at. I don’t want to hang around past my welcome. I also don’t want to hang around to the point where I’m so beat up that it’s hard for me to get out of bed. I don’t want to be that guy."

Batista's contract expires next spring. Batista has stated he would like to go out as a heel but there are no plans for a turn as of right now. WWE announcer Jim Ross responded to Batista considering retirement in his blog.

"Been reading where Batista may retire in a year or so but I'd bet that won't happen. Unless Batista has saved a boat load of cash I say he stays in WWE and makes more of those big pay days and 7 figure years. Big Dave likes the good life, who doesn't, but the "good life" isn't facilitated w/ coupons. Dave's value to WWE, considering especially the overall lack of main event depth may never be greater. I know I thoroughly enjoy my paychecks even thought I feel I'm underpaid (who doesn't?)and hope to successfully negotiate a new contract w/ WWE when the time comes later in 2009. Hey, we ALL feel like we're under paid, right?"

I got to agree with Good Ole JR on this. Batista likes the good life. Now the thing is with Batista's injury history he could take the road Kurt Angle took. Going to TNA would allow Batista to continue to wrestle but on a lighter schedule. I just don't see Batista being done wrestling this soon.

Former WWE Wrestler At Impact

TNA Wrestling's Jeremy Borash is reporting he met former WWE wrestler Elijah Burke backstage at the Impact taping. Burke is free to compete since his 90 day no work clause expired earlier this year. It will be interesting to see if he signs with TNA. I was always a fan of Elijah Burke.

Former WCW Headliner Contacts TNA

Dennis Rodman contacted TNA about possibly working for them. With Rodman's substance abuse problems I don't see him joining TNA. Rodman was the first winner of Hulk Hogan's Celebrity Wrestling. Danny Bonaduce competed on there as well.

On an ending note I will wish Brooke Hogan a Happy Birthday. Hulk's daughter Brooke celebrated her 21st birthday with Hulk and family friend Eric Bischoff in Vegas.

NBA To Name Lebron MVP Over Kobe

Lebron James will be named the NBA's MVP later today. The Cavs have called a news conference for 4pm at Lebron James high school Alma Mater St. Vincent-St. Mary High School.

The announcement comes one day before the Cavs open there second round series against the Atlanta Hawks. Lebron's team mates are expected to attend as well.

The Cavs swept the Detroit Pistons in the opening round of the playoffs. James averaged 28.4 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 7.2 assists this season. The Cavs are the Eastern Conference top seed after winning 66 games.

James also was second in the Defensive Player of the Year award voting behind Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard. At 23 years old Lebron is the third youngest to win MVP behind Moses Malone and Wes Unseld. James was in a close battle for the MVP award with Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade and LA Lakers guard Kobe Bryant.

With Lebron winning MVP and his coach Mike Brown winning coach of the year, its only the 4Th time in NBA history that the team with the NBA's best record also won those awards. In 2004-2005 Mike D'Antoni and Steve Nash won the awards. The 1995-1996 Chicago Bulls who won 72 games are the only one of those teams to also win an NBA Championship.

The Cavs are the favorites to win the East and possibly set up a NBA Finals against Kobe Bryant and the Lakers. Time will tell how this unfolds.