Sometimes I say dumb things. This is one of those instances:
I’m already bored by Brandon Jennings. This actually surprises me immensely. Between the gnarly, retro flattop fro, his propensity to buck the system and an apparent friendship with Joe Budden, you’d think I’d be all over this guy. But alas, no. I think he’s going to be a massive pain in the ass. And by no means am I putting him in TO’s or Brett Favre’s class just yet. He’s simply isn’t worth anyone’s time right now.
Flash forward to November 2009. Jennings has been lighting the league up while leading the Bucks to a 4-2 record. Then came tonight’s game when he decided to go off and on 12-12 shooting for 29 points in the third quarter. He ended the game with a Bucks rookie record 55 points, five boards, five assists along with seven three’s in 129-125 win over the Warriors. Wow. Wow. Wow.
It’s at this juncture that I’d just like to say to young Brandon that I couldn’t have been more wrong about him. I should have his association with fellow Jerseyan Joe Budden as a personal sign. He’s not just talented. He’s ‘make the Milwaukee Bucks 5-2 and relevant to the NBA scene’ talented. He’s a superstar. He’s a reason to buy the NBA season package. He’s forcing himself into the conversation when it comes to the great young point guards of the league. He scooped up the buzz that was supposed to be reserved for Ricky Rubio. He’s making Knicks fans hate Jordan Hill more and more by the day. THIS WAS THE POINT GUARD YOU’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR FOR THE LAST TEN YEARS. Did you even have a scout in Europe last year? Ooooh, right. What a goddamn shame. Jennings in D’Antoni’s system might average 40 PPG.
