Smooth as "Butta" Darington Hobson

As things come into place for Rookie Darington Hobson AKA. Butta (@parkaysmooth) I was able to catch up with him in between his recent hip surgeries. My convo started off a few BBM messages that went like can I get an interview? With replies of yeah, yeah, yeah I'll hit you when I leave the Dr. office from a check up........ well being the busy man that I am i missed the call at !0:30 pacific time after hearing the voice mail of "my bad I forgot but hit me back up", I called but to no answer so I sent a BBM. Two days later I receive a BBM of Bullsh*t and had to call my man out on it in which he responds with "my bad foo, I will call you in 15min LMAO".......... But the phone did ring and as soon as I say hello I am greeted to the soft laughter of my main man Butta, Pnutt what up......... Nothing at all your ready to do this? Yeah Pnutt I got ya no problem I'm ready lets go................

StartingPG: Who Will be the toughest player for you to guard in the N.B.A. and why?

Butta: I think all of the point guards because of my height, 

StartingPG: Who will be in the Finals this year and why?

Butta: Lakers vs. Celtics Lakers win but the Celtics are on the last hurrah so it should be a good one they are deep too.

StartingPG: What's your most remembered time in the N.B.A.

Butta: Has to be getting drafted by far

StartingPG: What is going to be your favorite city to play in and why?

Butta: Miami and L.A. Miami got 3 stars and L.A. is L.A.

StartingPG: Who are the TOP 5 Point Guards?

Butta: D Rose, D Will, Chauncy, Nash and CP3

StartingPG: Do you think you can be an all star?

Butta: I really don't know, I have to get healthy but I will be in the talks for sure!

StartingPG: Who is the best N.B.A. player to come out of Vegas?

Butta: Darington Hobson, point blank period!!!! ME! ME! ME! and ME!

SrartingPG: Thanks that's all I got for you

Butta: No Problem Pnutt I'm going to tell everyone CDR  (Chris Douglas-Roberts) first he like doing stuff like this hahahahaha

StartingPG: well give him my number and get at me whenever! That would be a good look!

Butta: I had fun and this is positive so I'm going to pump this to everyone.

StartingPG: Well thanks for everything and get healthy. You Travel?

Butta: Nah I'm on these crutches so its hard but I have until December then I'm off them for a month then surgery in January on the other hip then summer league and then we back to working out like last summer.

Starting PG: Well that's what I do so I'll be ready... I'll be out to see you soon.

Butta: Aye don't big time me get out here for real man!

StartingPG: Aight i got you hahahaha

Watch out for my man this summer he will be one of the top point forwards if he keeps working hard!!!!! I'm going to say it now ROOKIE OF THE YEAR 2011-2012!!!! at least he will get votes top 3 for sure! I'm not just saying this I been working with him since he put on that college performance, only to people put up those type of stats during that year of college! Even Turner and Darington Hobson sooooooo I'm just SAYING!

Talking Basketball: C.J. Watson Interview

Talking Basketball: C.J. Watson Interview: "As I finish up with the last interview, lay back and get comfortable my phone rings. As I pick up the call to a familiar voice and say hel..."

C.J. Watson Interview

As I finish up with the last interview, lay back and get comfortable my phone rings. As I pick up the call to a familiar voice and say hello, I am greeted by a very even keeled voice that says "yeah yeah what up snake"! This could be no other then the newest Chicago Bull C.J. "quietstorm" Watson......

Startingpg: Me? I'm not a snake at all sir.

C.J.: (laughing) Naw I'm just playing but how can I help you?

SPG: Ready for this in depth interview?

C.J.: (again laughing) Sure not a problem

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SartingPG: Who is the toughest player for you to guard in the N.B.A. and why?

CJ: D. Will, He is big strong and fast!

StartingPG: You sure it is not RONDO? I mean he gave you buckets in the SEC

CJ: Laughing uh no

StartingPG: Who will be in the Finals this year and why?

CJ: Lakers vs. Celtics with the best team the Lakers winning

StartingPG: What's your most remembered time in the N.B.A.

CJ:: Scoring 40

StartingPG: What is your favorite city to play in and why?

CJ: Miami for both because of the weather and atmosphere

StartingPG: Who are the TOP 5 Point Guards?

CJ: D Rose, D Will, Rondo, Nash and CP3

StartingPG: Do you think you can be an all star?

CJ: Yes, in my dreams I can

StartingPG: Who is the best N.B.A. player to come out of Vegas?

CJ: C.J. Watson

StartingPG: Thanks for the info

CJ: Laughing Yep

StartingPG: Myself and Midget Mac (@shooz702) we will be in the CHI to hang with your slithery snake!

CJ: no problem anytime just let me know

StartingPG: oh yeah OKC vs Bulls in Oklahoma can I get those tickets?

CJ: yeah no problem at all, I'll hit you when I get there

NEXT UP DARRINGTON HOBSON (@parkeysmooth)..............

Talking Basketball: Marcus Banks Interview

Talking Basketball: Marcus Banks Interview: "As the 2010-2011 season is about to start Marcus Banks of the Toronto Raptors took time out of his schedule to talk basketball with me of a..."

Marcus Banks Interview

As the 2010-2011 season is about to start Marcus Banks of the Toronto Raptors took time out of his schedule to talk basketball with me of all people! On the phone with Marcus Banks we talked about life, family, friends, and last but not least work. When asked about his life his response was life is full of changes and with that comes the ups and downs, good and bad. When it comes to his family, everyone is in great health. Now friends well lets just say everyone lives in Vegas and its hard for them to get to Canada on a regular basis. Work, that's where this story takes a turn after a hard off season of working out with his skills trainer in Las Vegas named "Pnutt", Marcus then flying halfway across the U.S. to work out in Chicago at Attack Athletics with "Sweet Chuck" and Time Grover. In between trips from Las Vegas to Chicago stops in Atlanta to see some fresh competition he had a stop at GERG camp where he seemed to impress a lot of people including his own teams coaching staff. So off to Toronto he went and while at training camp I'm sure he played hard and did well. After a few pre season games I then got the call and we talked about what he loves to play the most....... "BASKETBALL" so as they were written and answered, this is the Marcus Banks startingpg blog interview.

StartingPG: Hey can I get an interview from you?

Marcus Banks: What you mean an interview?

StartingPG: Man just a few questions about hoop!

Marcus Banks: Like What?

StartingPG: Hey either your in or your out mayne (slang for buddy, pal, friend) get down or move around! LOL

Marcus Banks: What's up
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StartingPG: Who is the toughest player for you to guard in the N.B.A. and why?

MB: Maybe Rondo, the reason being because he is very crafty

StartingPG: Who will be in the Finals this year and why?

MB: Lakers vs. Celtics because the west did not get better. The Lakers are the biggest team in he west and the Celtics are in the east

StartingPG: What's your most remembered time in the N.B.A.

MB: Mine

StartingPG: yeah yours

MB: Me getting drafted

StartingPG: What is your favorite city to play in and why?

MB: L.A. what else can you say about it!

StartingPG: Who are the TOP 5 Point Guards?

MB: You, Langston (his little brother @lbanks_) Little Greg (high school foe) Josh (plays pro in Iceland @Jrivdatruth) and Fat Mark (his little brothers best friend and aspiring rapper @reality702) LOL

StartingPG: LOL, come on man just a few more questions

MB: D Will, Rondo, Nash, CP and Chauncey

StartingPG: Do you think you can be an all star?

MB: Yes, (provided he gets an opportunity to get on the court)

StartingPG: Who is the best N.B.A. player to come out of Vegas?

MB: ME!

StartingPG: Thanks for the info

MB: No problem

StartingPG: See you in Toronto!

UP NEXT MY INTERVIEW WITH C.J. WATSON OF THE CHICAGO BULLS.........

Greatest Team Ever

This would be the greatest team ever assembled from top to bottom!

Starters:

Point Guard: Earvin "Magic" Johnson- Whom else would be a better fit to run this team of greats

Shooting Guard: Michael "Air" Jordan- Greatest scoring guard of all time. One of the most fierce competitor ever 

Small Forward: Oscar "Big O" Robertson- Mr. Tripple Double

Power Forward: Bill Russell- More rings then fingers (really the size of a power forward more then a center)

Center: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar-All time leading scorer in NBA history


Sixth Man: Larry "The Legend" Bird-If not for back injuries he might have been even more great


Bench:


Jerry West- NBA logo


Shaquille O'Neal-Most dominating big man ever!!


Isiah Thomas-Best scoring point guard. Small in stature big in heart.


Wilt Chamberlain-100 points in one game, greatest athlete to play center. The first dominating big man


Elgin Baylor-Unstoppable scoring forward


Kobe Bryant-Michael 2.0


Scottie Pippen-Greatest co-star in NBA history. Invented the point forward


Karl Malone- Best finishing and pick and roll power forward. 


John Stockton-Greatest traditional point guard. All time leader in steals and assists (underrated defender)


Coaches:


Head Coach: Phil Jackson- Lord of the Ring


1st Assistant: Red Auerbach-Most consecutive championships


2nd Assistant: Pat Riley-Creator of show-time


3rd Assistant: Don Nelson-Proven winner


Arena:


Madison Square Garden- The Big Stage!


WHO COULD YOU GUARD AT ANY POSITION?

2010-2011 NBA Season!!!!!

THESE PLAYERS SHOULD HELP THEIR TEAMS AND OR DESERVE MORE PLAYING TIME:

Atlanta Hawks-Josh Powell- athletic and fits well with this group, good hands nice 12 footer

Boston Celtics-Delonte West- great fit can play both positions plus he has been there before

Charlotte Bobcats-DeSagana Diop- he is the best defender on this team and doesn't need the ball at all

Chicago Bulls-C.J. Watson- I hope the lights don't distract him, Wait...*thinking* oh yeah he's from VEGAS so he shouldn't get distracted by the lights!! GREAT PICK UP, solid back up, crafty,shifty and heady... GREAT job CHI-TOWN

Cleveland Cavaliers-Ramon Sessions- this guy is a starter (in Cleveland) good point guard who will at least try to defend

Dallas Mavericks-DeShawn Stevenson- only player that will defend the perimeter, better then the SG the have not counting Jason Terry but all he does is score

Denver Nuggets-Shelden Williams- tough defender and with the other guys hurt who else would you play...
plus he posts up Misssss Parker (smokey from the movie Friday voice) so he had to learn something...right?

Detroit Pistons-Chris Wilcox- Whats the problem? maybe he doesn't work hard? he is one of there better biggs!!!!

Golden State Warriors-Vladimir Radmanovic- he is a tough cover and don't let him heat up from the outside.... even though he has been called a space cadet

Houston Rockets-Aaron Brooks- in this case its not the playing time but the PAYING time.... PAY THE MAN!

Indiana Pacers-Mike Dunleavy- Still so versatile, lets just stay healthy

LA Clippers-Al-Farouq Aminu- he is young, and you wont make the playoffs so let him develop

LA Lakers-Derrick Caracter- I remember when I picked him up from prep school and he said he was one of the kids who thought about going straight to the NBA... Well I'm glad he didn't but he can play he is strong big and quick.... another guy who plays well overweight!!!

Memphis Grizzlies-Acie Law and DeMarre Carroll- if Mike Conley isn't your guy give the other pg a try!! as for DeMarre Carroll he is a sleeper long plays hard not afraid to run and defend!!

Miami Heat-Zydrunas Ilgauskas- shoots well enough to give CB room to operate

Milwaukee Bucks-Darington Hobson- He may be hurt but he can do so many things on the court!! smooth like "BUTTA"

Minnesota Timberwolves-Wayne Ellington- weird style of game but he did get great coaching in college and he is a winner (who else plays the SG in MINNI)

New Jersey Nets-Terrence Williams- if he wasn't so full of himself he'd probably play more... never the less he can defend, pass and rebound better then anyone off the bench!!

New Orleans Hornets-Jason Smith- he can be a pretty good player just needs a confident PG to help him

New York Knicks-Eddy Curry- one of those guys who plays well over weight! Chicago made him lose weight and he almost passed away!! FAT OR NOT he can play!

Oklahoma City Thunder-Eric Maynor- give him more min. so Russell Westbrook can move to the SG

Orlando Magic-Brandon Bass- Why pay him and not play him? hard worker good hands and rebounds!!!

Philadelphia Sixers-Jason Kapono- Great shooter, quick release, big guard (cant defend) he has a RING so he knows how to be a winner!!!

Phoenix Suns-Hakim Warrick- athletic doesn't need the ball can defend and will DUNK ON YOU even if he weighs 175lbs....

Portland Trail Blazers-Armon Johnson- this guy is a *SLEEPER* he can defend has long arms like Rajon Rondo defensively he is the best guard off the bench also he is 6'3 1/2 at the PG position....

Sacramento Kings-Joe Crawford- nice size played for a good NBA college coach, should help at the SG this year

San Antonio Spurs-James Anderson- Can flat out score and has the size to back it up!! plays defense like every other Oklahoma State Cowboy has done...


Toronto Raptors-Marcus Banks- Lets talk on the court only 94 feet..... why is this guy know as one of the most talented guards in the NBA but cant get any playing time? give him the opportunity Sebastian Telfair has had and lets see what happens.....defends, strong, athletic, quick and learning to be a better PG.... so why does'nt he play? Where talking on the court.........

Utah Jazz-Andrei Kirilenko- this guy was an ALL-STAR, one of the best wing defenders left in this league


Washington Wizards-Nick Young- very versatile, there has to be min. for him he can run, jump and shoot with the majority at his position... or maybe that's the problem he has no position and if so he is an athlete and can help this team!

*I MIGHT NOT KNOW EVERYTHING, BUT I DO KNOW ONE THING AND THATS BASKETBALL*