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Were started up and into the NBA season. nfl jerseys china . Its opening night for the Toronto Raptors this evening and I cant wait! Here are a few quick NBA thoughts for you.   1. LAKERS SECOND UNIT: For all of the hype about the stars in LA this season, a big concern reared its ugly head last night vs. Dallas. Their bench got outscored by 20 points (37-17) and thats got to be a huge concern for coach Mike Brown.  An older team with Steve Nash, Kobe Bryant and Ron Artest needs some back up on many nights and this could be a big issue over a long season.  If not, youll see their starters playing major minutes and that could lead to injuries/issues into the spring when it really counts for them.  Its only one night but its an issue that Id keep my eye on. I still like them to end up being the best when its all said and done in the West but we might have to see some magical personnel move being made to upgrade their bench. 2. ANTHONY DAVIS (Hornets): From what Ive seen of him in the preseason, hes got the look of a Rookie of the Year written all over him. I loved him at Kentucky and feel that he can really shine as the talent level improves around him in New Orleans.  He will be an impact guy from Day 1 as a rebounder and shot blocker.  His offense will be hit and miss early on and hell get out-muscled many nights.  I think you have to match him up as much as you can to the opposing skilled post guy rather than the brute to keep him fresh and effective. Bit of a chess match moving him around.  If hes on the court and in that lane - watch out!  Hes punching your shot out and snatching loads of 50/50 balls. 3. NYC METROPOLITAN AREA: As most of you know, Im from Brooklyn and I gotta tell ya that Im hurting right now with the devastation of what took place with Hurricane Sandy. I truly feel for those folks there. Lots of family and friends impacted by the storm.  Thank God that people are OK.  Lots of rebuilding to do but they will be back.  As we saw with the devastation of 9/11, the folks in that area are resilient and tough as nails. Theyre down but far from out. At Mayor Michael Bloombergs request after damage from the hurricane, Thursdays Knicks-Nets game has been postponed and I fully support the decision. 4. RAY ALLEN AND RASHARD LEWIS (Heat): 29 points combined on 9 of 12 shooting for the newcomers.  Masterful moves by president Pat Riley. Veteran guys who totally get it, have played in winning environments and have produced.  If you thought twice before about doubling LeBron and D-Wade youll be thinking it through even more now with two more sharpshooters camped out waiting to drill open shots if you dare to leave them open or youre slow rotating and closing out on shooters.  Its a preparation nightmare for opposing coaches when you play Miami.  Choose your poison.  Yes theyve got wonderful talent there, no doubt, but theyve got excellent management and coaching as well.  Leadership and vision really matter. 5. ANDERSON VAREJAO (Cavs): Wow! What a performance vs. the Wizards. 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The 28-year-old Diaz had 11 assists and 12 penalty minutes in 46 games for the Canadiens this season. The native of Baar, Switzerland, has 41 points (four goals, 37 assists) and 48 penalty minutes in 128 NHL career games but was a healthy scratch of late with Montreal. "This is the business. This is the way it is," Diaz said Monday on a conference call. "As a player you want to play as much as you can and you want to help you team." Diaz joins a Canucks blue-line that has suffered a number of injuries in recent weeks, with both Christopher Tanev and Kevin Bieksa currently out of the lineup. "As a sportsman, as a hockey player, you respect everything (teams) do," he said. "(The Canadiens) always treated me good. They helped me learn a lot things to play in the NHL. "Im really excited for the new opportunity." Meanwhile, Weise never seemed to fit into the plans of Canucks head coach John Tortorella. The Winnipeg native had three goals, nine assists and 42 penalty minutes in 44 games this season, mostly while playing on the fourth line. "II think I can bring a physical presence to the (Canadiens)," said Weise. Cheap Jerseys. "Im a good skater and I work hard and my success is down low and hanging onto pucks and being physical and trying to get to the hard areas to score goals. "Im not sure where Im going to fit in just yet. Im just looking forward to coming in and trying to play hard and trying to find a spot." In 162 career NHL games, the 25-year-old has 10 goals, 16 assists and 185 penalty minutes. Weises name had been mentioned in trade speculation in recent weeks, but Mondays deal still caught him off guard. "(The trade) comes as a little bit of a shock to me," said Weise. "I think any time you hear rumours around you think about it but theres so many (rumours) that go around and you just never know. "I didnt put too much thought into it ... 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