Summertime for sports isn't that exciting, as sports fans just witnessed the best NBA season since MJ, a terrific NCAA Basketball Tournament with Davidson and Super Mario Chalmers' miracle shot, and a stupid effing Superbowl that was exciting for everyone in the country not from the best sports city. The Stanley Cup was pretty cool and Euro 2008 was great, but baseball sucks, it is so boring and long now. I guess it always has been, but with spectacular seasons in other sports it shows you truly how awful baseball is. I don't even care the Tampa Bay Rays just swept the Red Sox because the Red Sox will be there in October for sure. Imagine if the NBA was going on during summertime, it would be the best thing ever. You could watch TNT or ESPN or Celtics games every day of the week, and actually watch SportsCenter Top 10 because now it is full of the same diving catches by no name outfielders. Olympic Basketball is something to look forward to too, and as of this week the NBA Off-season has been entertaining.

I LOVE that my favorite NBA superstar Baron Davis is going to the Clippers and Brand is supposedly taking a pay cut to play with him, although Brand was just offered a huge contract by the Golden State Warriors. If Brand takes that he will go against everything he has said, that he was inspired by the Big Three and wanted a big name player alongside him so the Clippers could compete. The West is going to be so amazing again next season, look at the starting five for the Clippers, Chris Kaman (a favorite of mine), Elton Brand, Al Thornton, Cuttino Mobley, and Baron Davis, and coming off the bench Eric Gordon and Shaun Livingston's knee. There are so many legitimate teams: the Lakers, Spurs, Hornets, Mavs (not big on them), Jazz, Clippers, Trail Blazers, Rockets, Suns, Nuggets, Warriors (sort of). There are only four teams that as of right now have no shot at the playoffs: the Oklahoma City Sonics, Kings, O.J. Mayo's Grizzlies, and the very young talented T-Wolves Baron Davis is a superstar and will compete with Kobe for LA Headlines and I love it, because Baron is the coolest flyest dude ever rocking The Hundreds gear and geek glasses and seemingly being everywhere the camera is in Los Angeles. I got my BoomDizzle Clippers jersey in the mail yo!

With Mario Chamlers, DeAndre Jordan, and Darrell Arthur left on the board, the Celtics chose New Mexico small forward J.R. Giddens, a transfer from Kansas. I love the pick, but really wouldn't have been disappointed if the Celtics picked any of the remaining three especially since Darrell Arthur's supposed kidney problem was because he took Claritin and it somehow messed up his blood or something. Anyways, I think J.R. is a James Posey prototype and hopefully Pose stays around long enough to show J.R. the ropes. Doc and Danny chose J.R. because of his defensive abilities they saw in person and on tape. He is super athletic and definitely will be able to score the basketball, but he is going to be a defensive stopper. The Celtics also got Billy Walker, Michael Beasley's sidekick at Kansas State. Bill was also O.J.'s sidekick throughout AAU and high school ball and was a vicious dunker. He had knee surgery his freshman year of high school and I believe in college too, and just had some this week after being drafted. So, clearly he has knee problems, but it is a terrific chance to take. He is undersized at 6'6, but has the chance to be one of the amazing athletes in this league and he can also shoot the ball. He had a couple big shooting nights this past year in college and could be a very solid offensive threat off the bench and be an energy guy.

I loved Euro 2008 and many other Americans did too. It was every bit as exciting as the 2006 World Cup, probably more so, and I am sad to see it go. I was so inspired I decided to create my own All-Cool Euro 2008 lineup even though I hardly know anything about soccer. I even decided to put my own naïve twist on soccer formations as I have the intriguing 2-4-1-3 line up. Of course there aren't that many cool defenders and everyone loves the players that score, so I created a lineup that reflected that. Without further ado, here is my attempt to commentate on soccer.

Goalie (1):

Petr Cech (Czech Republic) - Normally a great keeper, however, Petr during Euro 2008 was quite atrocious. In the game versus Turkey, Petr has seven saves yet let the ball slip out of his hands on a Turkey cross leading to an easy goal. Turkey was the Comback Kids of the tournament with aid definitely from Petr, but we don't care about that. The reason why Petr is on this team is because of his headgear. He looks ridiculous and ridiculously cool. If you were a goalie and were allowed to wear one ridiculous thing you would choose that. I forget why he is wearing it, but he is notorious for wearing it. It is something like he banged his head in the post, got kicked in the head, or took a shot to the head or something serious like that, but the reason isn't that important. Casillas was the keeper of the tournament, but he can't compete with Petr looking so fly in goal.

Defenders (2):

Sergio Ramos (Spain) - Definitely my favorite player of Euro 2008. I love everything about him, from his long hair don't care with the Nike thin headband to the tattoos that him and teammate El Nino rock on their forearms. He is a pretty good defender I guess too, the German offense particularly Podolski did nothing in the final game. Ramos is cool in that he is runs up and down the pitch trying to score goals too. I don't believe he had any in Euro 2008, but nonetheless he was by far the coolest defender and probably is the coolest in the world. He took off his jersey and put on a t-shirt with someone's face on it for the celebration which was kind of weird, but whatever he has a hot girlfriend and he is pretty good-looking himself, nh.

Philip Lahm (Germany) - I really didn't like Germany that much, but Lahm was a very interesting player to follow. Andy Gray ripped on him during the later stages off the tournament for poor defending and he was undoubtedly responsible for getting beasted by Torres for the championship game's only goal. Germany had a lot of defensive errors in the game it seemed, trying to do offsides traps that once led to a wide open Ramos header that he couldn't finish past the weakest keeper of all time. Lahm sat out the entire second half of the final game even though they needed his offense. In the semi-final against Turkey, a great game except for the fact we didn't get to see two of the five goals, Lahm absolutely broke a Turkey midfielders ankles then dumped it off only to get it back and bury it in the net for the game winning goal. Sick move, terrible defender, but defnse doesn't make you cool, offense ad scoring goals does.

Midfielders (4):

Bastian Schweinsteiger (Germany) -- Bastian Schweinsteiger became a favorite of SportsCenter anchors because of his sick name, but the duo he formed with Podolski providing great goals and his bleached Mohawk put him on this team. BS had two goals and two assists overall, but did the most damage in the big victory over Portugal where he had a goal and two assists. Here is a quote about BS, "He has been accused of allowing his arrogance to boil over at times, a glamour boy who likes to let those around him know about it." Can't fault him for that, who wouldn't be cocky when they have a bleach blond Mohawk? His set pieces in the final game were pretty terrible and always too high, and his poor play hurt the German offense so much yo. The only reason he is on this team is because the goals he scored were tight, but really his hair sucks, he sucks, and he should keep up his late-night partying that German fans are so worried about.

Franck Ribery (France) -- France disappointingly went 0-2-1 in Euro 2008, and Franck sprained his ankle in a loss to Italy. Franck established himself as a g in the World Cup and is the best player in all of France, and would have done damage in the tournament if his team wasn't old and sh**ty or if less cool teams like Russia and Crotia made it so far. Franck's scar is where it's at and I can't say anything else cool about him because he got hurt.

Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) -- Portugal unfortunately also got eliminated early and lost to Germany of all teams. The game was extremely thrilling, yet Cristiano was a little disappointing in the tournament. He provided great highlights in the Champions League Final, but only had one good game in Euro 2008 against the Petr Czech Republic. Cristiano is on this team for obvious reasons, as he is the best player in the world, maybe the most recognizable athlete in the world, and he is really really good at soccer. We love the things he can do on the pitch and all the photos all over the internet that try to make him appear gay. Whatever, Cristiano for sure doesn't care and why should he when he sets trends with his hair and makes mad paper stacks.

Cesc Fábregas (Spain) -- Fábregas of the Euro 2008 championship team Spain provided the assist in the final game and continually got the ball to Torres to allow El Nino to create offense for Spain. Who doesn't love Spain's counter attack abilities and they have many great midfielders with Xavi winning player of the tournament. Iniesta was really good to even though he refused to shoot with his left foot and instead would try to bring the ball back to his right and slow up the break, causing me to get very angry with him. Cesc Fábregas has a great name and is a great player as he had a goal and FOUR assists in the tournament. He looks like he could be on The Sopranos and is an excellent passer of the ball.

Forwards (1):

Ruud van Nistelrooy (Netherlands) Ruud, what a weird name for a dude! Ruud's sick Netherlands squad didn't make it very far in Euro 2008, but they definitely provided some great goals and dominated the early stages of the tourney. The absolute best goal of the the tournament was when Ruud saved the ball from going out of bounds by doing a spin move crazy sh** then laid it off to his homeboy Robben creating a counter attack for an eventual van Piersie goal on a sick cross.

Strikers (3):

Fernando Torres (Spain) -- El Nino was so disappointing in the games leading up to the final because he was so bleeping cool and did great things just couldn't score for some reason. The final game of Euro 2008 came and Torres is now a legend. He had a goal in an early game against Sweeden, but had 5 shots and no goals against Russia in the semi-finals. They won anyways luckily for Torres because he dominated Germany, with an unbelievable finish, shoving Lahm out of the way and then flipping it over the worst keeper in the game for the games only goal. Torres out-ran and out-hustled every German defender and created tons of opportunities for his team and it was fascinating to watch. He has great forearm tattoos and looks like something I can't quite put my finger on, like a cross on some type of dog and a ginger kid or something. He has some long hair don't care and made sure he fixed in up before receiving his medal. People would congratulate El Nino and he was like yo I got to fix my hair man I am going to be on television. Love Torres and will be a soccer legend in my book forever eva.

Lukas Podolski (Germany) -- Lukas had three goals in Euro 2008 and has a cannon of a left foot. I liked him in the World Cup in 2006 and is one of the few likeable players on the German team in Euro 2008. He puts the ball in the net and puts up with Ballacks sh** and Schweinsteiger's hair. He made up for Klose who sucked in Euro 2008 and had a bunch of goals early in the tournament and assists in the later stages. He is normal looking and rocks some baggy soccer shorts, he looks fresh and plays fresh.

Colin Kazim-Richards (Turkey) Had to have at least one Turkey player on the team and Kazim Kazim had a fresh line up with a fresh part and was by far the coolest normal looking Turkey player. "The Lifeguard" Semih Senturk was pretty cool himself as he was the best Turkish player scoring three goals and bringing his team back a couple times. Kazim Kazim has a great name however, didn't score any goals but rocketed one off the woodwork, barely made the team but played significant minutes and had a good game against Germany. Big up Kazim Kazim.

One of the greatest days of the year is undoubtedly NBA Draft Day. It is upon us and it will never fail to disappoint. Some of my favorite things about the draft are the suits of the players and when players absolutely do not answer the question asked to them. I am writing just before the draft and already Derrick Rose was asked if the Chicago Bulls told him he was getting picked as reported and he gave the same answer that he was excited to possibly in Chicago. The NBA Draft is a showcase of future coolness to grace the NBA and set trends for fans across the globe. Instead of providing a mock draft or anything regular like that I will provide my thoughts of the five coolest players in the lottery. They are the future of cool and it starts now with the suits they are rocking, their reactions to getting drafted, and the answers they give in interviews after being selected. I am so excited for this draft, the Chicago Bulls are on the clock, but I will provide my five coolest players ranked from coolest to cool of the lottery players after pick fourteen is announced.

Ovinton J'Anthony Mayo: O.J. was absolutely killin' at the NBA Draft with by far the best style with everything absolutely on point from his brown and cream colored shoes to his beard and glasses. A perfect suit and vest combo, matched with his sick dress shirt and tie, much love Ovinton. O.J. tops the cool chart with his style and game combo. I loved O.J. at USC where he clearly accepted tons of cash because he always had the freshest kicks and now he has a couple designer suits. He very easily could be the best player in the draft if he improves his shot selection, but whatever it is cool to fire away from long range at anytime I guess. He is athletic and has the potential to be a sick point guard and defender. I hope he stays with the Timberwolves because I think it is funny how cold and miserable he might be, but also I can't wait to get a Mayo jersey because the T-Wolves jersey is fresh. They have some great young talent with Corey Brewer, Al Jefferson, Ryan Gomes, Rashad McCants, Craig Smith, and Michael Doleac (jkjkjkjk).

Michael Beasley: B-Easy went number two in the draft to the Miami Heat and was looking fresh. His Kansas State purple tie was on point and he had a nice suit and dress shirt. Every fan loves a player that has "character issues" and I loved hearing about all of them that could potentially have caused him to slip past number two. He went to six high schools in five different states, spray painted graffiti on his principal's car, and was a notorious prankster at Kansas State with his teammates and media. He has YouTube clips of media interviews in which he repeatedly acts fascinated by iPod's placed on the table to record him. I love B-Easy, would have taken him number one even though he doesn't really play defense and is kind of small. I am not sold on him as a small forward, but nonetheless he scores the basketball and will do so in the NBA.

Danilo Gallinari: I thought there was no way I would ever have Gallinari on my cool list, but how could I refuse to add someone nicknamed "The Rooster" and has his own Reebok shoes coming out. He answered every question from Steven A. Smith by saying I like to win, even though the fans of his new team were outrageously booing him. He has game similar to someone I know well as he is a lanky man that can shoot, drive the ball to the basket, and doesn't necessarily love playing defense. I mean look at his hair, he is destined to save the New York Knickerbockers.

Kevin Love: Going to the Griz at number five and Kevin Love is pretty cool. Although his chin strap beard isn't a favorite of mine, he always has it nicely lined up and his suit was pretty nice tonight too. Kev won me over with a great PTI interview the day before the draft, he answers questions actually and gives good cool answers. He is fat and slow, although he has built up while losing 15 pounds. He will be no Sean May because May I don't think can dunk anymore. Kev does so many smart things on the court and somehow against more athletic players puts up great numbers. Projected to possibly be a flop, but I don't think Kevin Love will let that happen.

Jason Thompson: Who? How did he go 15+ picks ahead of where he was supposed to go? He isn't even there! What are the Kings thinking? Random players are always cool in my book and he is going to be starting next season because he is going to absolutely beast Mikki Moore, Brad Miller, Shelden Williams, Lorenzen Wright, and Spencer Hawes all day every day, and actually bring toughness to the Kings who practically no one cares about or is actually a fan of. On one web site he is projected to be at best the next Mark Blount, that sucks. He went to Rider which no one has ever heard of, because Isiah "J.R." Rider founded it. I really think he will actually be kind of good, but he is the surprise of the draft so far, by far.

Eric Gordon's suit was the worst by far as it was just dumb and shiny and his dress shirt was black and white with vertical stripes and a white collar. He does have a great shooting stroke though that probably won't even come close to helping the Clippers.

How does Jeff Van Gundy think that Stephon Marbury is still a very good point guard in the NBA?

==> Why are the Team Draft hats so ugly? Why not just follow the 80's trend and go back to the Starter hats?

==> Joe Alexander sounded really funny and wants to bring toughness and can't wait to get to Milwaukee? His pants looked oversized too.

==> The preview for Pineapple Express looked amazing and I am excited for that and Wanted with Angelina Jolie that shit looks dope too, ya dig?

==> Brook Lopez looks funny with his haircut and probably even funnier now that the Bobacats just chose D.J. Augustine when they already have Raymond Felton. It looks like Brook Lopez is crying right now, wow. The Nets did draft him at number 10, and his brother, Robin, is infinitely cooler and funnier. I started laughing out loud when Brook started speaking and just spit all over my computer. I'm not even going to mention the Lopez brother infatuation with Walt Disney and Michael Jackson, oops.

==> Jared Bayless feels he can play any position, really?

==> Jason Thompson just went 17 picks too early, and will form an unstoppable duo with Spencer Hawes (jkjkjkjk). Why not trade down to get him later? Jeff Van Gundy has faith in the Kings draft scouts, who selected Spencer Hawes last year, and Quincy Douby and Francisco Garcia the two years prior to that.

==> Props to Candance Parker as this week she had more dunks in two games, two, than her husband to be, Shelden Williams, has had in his entire NBA career. The amazing thing isn't that women are dunking now; it is that someone in the world would marry Shelden Williams.

==> The Trailblazers are going to be the Western Conference Champions for the rest of the millennium as they make smart picks like Brandon Rush and have so much amazing young talent.

==> Anthony Randolph looks like he is 12 ½ years old, even though he is 6'10 sub 200 pounds, "painfully thin" according to Jay Bilas. Going to fit well with Patrick O'Bryant and Brandan Wright as the same exact player filling three roster slots.

==> The members of the Lopez family are the stars of the NBA Draft as the Mom just scared everyone watching, and Robin is actually really awesomely cool and hopefully will be better than Varejao and be cool on the Suns. And they just did a "Wired" segment with Brook Lopez, OMG!!

==> First trade during the draft so far between the Blazers and Pacers, Bayless and Brandon Roy in the back court could be dangerous! Western Conference Champions 2009-2999! Oh shit they just lost Josh McRoberts, fuck! Western Conference Champions 2009-2998!

==> Stuart Scott has said 47 times that the Pac-10 is supposedly not a basketball conference, who has said that Stuart this past year, anyone?!?!?

==> The Nets have Devin Harris, Vince Carter, Yi Jianlin, Brook Lopez, Ryan Anderson, and cap room for 2010 so they can get LeBron James!

==> Kosta Koufos is going to the Utah Jazz!!!!! Mehmet Okur is already there though!!!!!

==> At this point no teams have even worked out Darrell Arthur and teams have guaranteed spots to players like the Magic and Courtney Lee, sucks to be him, oh wait he is going to make paper stacks because he is going to the NBA.

==> Damien Wilkins is a key reserve for the ________ Super Sonics and Johan Petro is the starting center, but Russell Westbrook is tight and they just drafted Serge Ibaka!! The future is now in __________.

==> George Hill now of the Spurs is in shape as in shape can get according to Stuart Scott even though he went to IUPUI and no one as ever heard of Hill before this moment except Chad Ford who had him going in the second round.

==> Brandon Roy, Martell Webster, Jared Bayless, Darrell Arthur's kidney, Lamarcus Aldridge, Greg Oden, Travis Outlaw, Sergio Rodriguez, UH OH!!!!!!!

==> J.R. Giddens needs to improve his "Professionalism," I don't think that will be an issue as he will be a Posey prototype with the same build, shooting ability, but much better athleticism.

The Boston Celtics are the 2008 NBA World Champions due mainly to a Game 6 total team effort, but as Phil Jackson will tell you Rajon Rondo was the star of the game. Jackson's best coaching in the series came in his Kobe roaming off Rondo scheme early in Games 3, 4, 5. This worked extremely well in Los Angeles with the Lakers getting off to great starts in Game 4 and 5 because the Celtics couldn't do anything offensively. The scheme did not work however in Boston, where Rondo feels comfortable attacking the basket and shooting his jumper, and he torched the Lakers throughout Game 6. He started off slow missing some layups and open jumpers, but to his credit and Doc Rivers', Rondo kept at it. When Rondo is playing well the Celtics are literally unstoppable and they proved that as they had one of their best team efforts of the playoffs. Rondo does so much for the Celtics, sky for rebounds, creates offense, pesters the defense coming up with numerous steals, and a lot more. When he wasn't playing well, the Celtics had to heavily rely on House and unfortunately Cassell. House is terrific off the bench playing the role he did last night of knocking down open 3's, but he can't play point guard for an entire second half like he was asked to in Game 5. A super effort from Rondo and give him credit for persevering because the Celtics needed it, as he helped deliver Banner 17. I am all about the stats in Game 6's dominating Celtics performance and here is the first:

Rajon Rondo: 21 points, 8 assists, 7 rebounds, 6 steals, 1 turnover