Jeremy Lin, Team USA, NFL, and Stephen A

As most people know, we are not huge fans of Jeremy Lin. The kid has a huge heart and determination for the game but I don't think he is as skilled as he is made up to be and this is why. When Jeremy Lin has wide open shots he can sink a good pull down jump shot. In order to achieve this he needs to be paired with a Center who can run the pick-and-roll. You aren't always gonna have your team able to open the space for you. His shots under pressure are sloppy this has a lot to do with the fact that he is only 23 and just started playing in his professional career. Tyson Chandler was a great center for him to be with, well he is a great center period. In Houston, Lin is paired with Omer Asik as his center and he just can't roll with the pick and roll plays as good as Chandler, so for Lin to be successful he really has to work on his defense, because as they say the best offense is a good defense, or is the other way around? Hahaha :) Anyways, I believe Houston is really gonna have Lin running some drills where he's gonna have to do a lot of no-look passes, attacking in the paint, and taking those pressure jump-shots. Ideally, let the kid run with Lebron for a few weeks and he will be impeccable. In all honesty I think Lin can make a decent career with himself and his talent but he has to work hard, even those who are drunk with Linsanity have to admit that he does not have a well rounded game, yet. I really hope Houston works with him and shapes his well, that's what he needs right now. It's a shame he couldn't stay in New York with Carmelo who truly wishes Lin the best and I think 'Melo wanted Lin to stay in New York, but I wish the kid the best in Houston. I know alot of people are thinking he is going to be the second coming of Yao Ming, but you can't do that to Lin, it's not fair and you can't compare a Center to a Point Guard, they've got different skills and different duties. Let Lin be Lin, not Ming.

Moving on- Our USA Men's team is pumped and ready to take on France this Sunday! The game is 2:30 pm London time which I am pretty sure is 930 AM/ET here in the US of A. They don't seem to have a very tough schedule, they open up against France, then play Tunisia, Nigeria, Lithuania, and Argentina. All I hope is that these boys don't get too cocky, this is not the time for LOB city and Wind-mill dunks, this is the time to play smart basketball so they don't get hurt like Blake Griffin. And can I just say I am sad that our(Miami) Big 3 couldn't be apart of this, I mean who doesn't miss Bosh? He is such a beast and he's a little cray cray and sometimes he makes the funniest faces but who doesn't love him?! I miss him, I sometimes need to know he is there posted in the paint looking like a dinosaur on the prowl! Westbrook is holding his own but Harden ain't ish and honestly in the opening ceremonies the dude looked like a terrorist, I mean the dude can at least smile and look happy once in a while. I know you were all thinking it, I just said it plus he is not holding his own. What a shame Bosh and Wade couldn't be here. I guess there is always another 4 years, ugh I think we all know Wade might not be at the level anymore when that time comes. :/ But here is to Lebron winning all the MVP's, his 'ship, and a gold medal. Holla!

                     Awe look at that, the Olympics are bringing everyone together<3 good job boys!

                     The Bosh I miss!

Alright- that's all the basketball talk, now let's move onto football. Did anyone else hear Mark Sanchez get called Tim today? haha talk about a diss, I bet Skip Bayless got excited, jerk. Anyways- what a blow to his ego, I am sorry but I didn't buy into the Tim Tebow craze either. The dude just is not that good, yes he demonstrates good Christian faith and is all around a good guy, so far, but his skills are lackin. Looking at his stats from last year I feel like the dude couldn't hold onto the ball, a little Romo in his blood maybe? I kid I kid, but between the two of them I honestly don't know who I would prefer.Shay says Sanchez is better but he prefers Tim Tebow....lol never said we agree on everything :). Anyways, this is the year of the Quarterback, there is more scrutiny against the QB's this year than any other position, from Tebow to Sanchez to the Manning's, everyone's talents are being questioned and broken down. The one position I think is gonna be huge this year is the WR, there's alot of fresh blood filling positions and i really REALLY hope Ochocinco, now Chad Johnson again, can make a comeback, right now he is all I have since Owens is out. I still and always will have a soft spot for Owens, some of his records still go un-broken and I'm gonna leave it at that.  Calvin Johnson I think is arguably possibly the best WR in the league at this moment, Megatron gets it done on the field, he is hot with the ball in his hands, quick feet and he's thick, good combo. And Larry Fitz is pretty dang good too, looking forward to seeing these guys do the damn thing this season.

Lastly, I would just like to say how much I love Stephen A Smith. This man is my sports twin, I vibe with him on every opinion he has and he has had Lebrons back from day one, offering constructive criticism, unlike Skip "Say Less" Bayless, and he is hilarious. If you guys haven't yet check him and Skip Bayless out going head to head every weekday morning on this weeks hottest topics in sports on ESPN First Take. Below I have compiled some of my favorite Stephen A Smith expressions and hopefully can make a believe out of you too!