Eye On Sports NBA hoops fans speak on Jeremy Lin!

New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin.

Okay Eye On Sports hoops fans, I’ve got the results from last month’s poll on ‘How many teams could Jeremy Lin start for’ and needless to say, they were a bit eye-opening to say the least.

First, let’s take a look at the results.

Poll Results

1-5 teams (45) 40%

6-10 teams (26) 23%

11-15 teams (14) 12%

16-20 teams (8) 7%

21 or more teams (19) 16%

112 Total Votes

Okay NBA hardwood lovers, in 112 total votes, a whopping 45 respondents believe Lin could start for just 1-5 NBA teams while a solid 26 percent believe he could lead the way for 6-10 teams.

Now, while jut 14 voters picked the 11-15 teams category and a miniscule eight voters picked 16-20 teams, Eye On Sports was surprised to see 19 voters select 21 or more teams Lin could start for.

After careful consideration, I came up with a total of nine teams that Lin could very easily start for right now. Numerous teams either had veteran point guard that are just better than Lin, (CP3, D-Rose, D-Will) others had their own blossoming floor leaders I believe are just as good as Lin or will be in the very near future (Jrue Holiday, Ricky Rubio, Kyrie Erving).

Still, nine is a fair number, so count me in with the other 26 voters that picked 6-10 teams.

Thanks for voting everyone and be on the lookout for the next Eye On Sports poll!

Oh Ricky, You So Fine!

Oh Mickey, you're so fine you're so fine you blow my mind,
hey Mickey (huff huff), hey Mickey (huff huff)

Sure, he’s gotten plenty of ‘hype’ for his cover model look, but don’t hate on Ricky Rubio people … the boy’s actually got some game – even if it’s a bit different from the me-first, shoot-first point guard play we’ve become accustomed to in recent years roundball lovers.

Unlike many of today’s American-born floor leaders, Rubio actually makes his teammates better with his slick passing, much like the pass-first point guards of years ago (think Magic Johnson and John Stockton).

Just think, if you’re a T-Wolves player that is on the floor with Rubio, now you know that you could get a pass coming your way at any time – even if it doesn’t look like you’re open. Maybe I’m an ‘old-school’ guy, but actually passing the ball to get a better shot for your team is actually very appealing.

Rubio is currently averaging 10.6 points per game while dishing out an impressive 8.1 dimes per game and adding a surprising 4.7 rebounds per.

“We’re happy to have him now,” said Minnesota’s best player, all-star forward Kevin Love after a recent win. “Today’s just an example of how good he is—and how good he can be. Who’s to say? He’s still working on his jump shot. He’s still working on his game.”

Well, Eye On Sports fans, Rubio has plenty of game already – and it’s a scary thought to think how good he could be in another year or two of NBA hoops!

T-Wolves Time?

As the young people continually say today, are you serious?

All of a sudden, the Minnesota Timberwolves have the look of one of the best up-and-coming teams in the league NBA followers!

Veteran head coach Rick Adelman deserves a ton of credit for transforming the mentality of their players and the entire culture around the T-Wolves’ franchise into one that is now refreshingly positive and upbeat.

I know the lockout-shortened 2011-12 NBA season is still very young, but who would have never thought we’de be saying at any juncture that the Minnesota Timberwolves are better than the Boston Celtics?

‘Pop’ping Off … on Ugly Americans!

Yo NBA fans, San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, apparently is a bit ticked off with today’s American culture (and rightfully so I say).

‘Pop’ who has years of experience with international players like Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili, sounded off recently when asked about Minnesota Timberwolves rookie point guard Ricky Rubio making the transition to the U.S., its cultures and the American game.

"These guys, they travel around the world," Popovich said of international players. "They're more cultured than we are. Everyone acts like Americans are the ones ... Like we're the cultured ones? Are you serious? Have you watched TV lately? Have you seen what Americans do? How many languages do you speak? And you wonder how they're going to adjust to our culture? I hope they avoid it and keep their own!"

Ooookay Pop, now tellus here at Eye on Sports how you really feel!