Monday, November 1, 2010
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Will the Miami Heat win the NBA title in 2010-11?
Henry Abbott, TrueHoop: There's no reason they couldn't. It's a one-out-of-thirty proposition. Which means you can be the best team in the NBA and still not make it out of random chance. It's like throwing a dart -- the best darts players in the world still miss quite often. So, if I had to bet on any single team I'd bet on the field.
But I assume they'll be able to get their hands on a center who can play reasonable defense and some shooters and say they'll be right there in the mix. They'll be there with the Lakers, Magic, Celtics and whoever emerges as the West's next big team with a real chance.
J.A. Adande, ESPN.com: No. Three is a great start, but it's not enough. Who will be their James Posey, their P.J. Brown, their Derek Fisher? Need some savvy vets and depth before I'm ready to proclaim them champions. Not better than the Magic yet, and the Celtics might be able to hold them off for a year.
Kevin Arnovitz, ESPN.com: Despite the fact that the restraints of the salary cap will force the Heat to assemble a menagerie of spare parts around their three superstars, they must be considered the favorites to win the 2010-11 title. Until further notice, NBA defenses are allowed only five players on the floor during live play. Miami will have three players who demand double teams when situated at their favorite spots on the floor. Even if the defense gives both minimum-contract players on the floor the full Rondo treatment, it can't possibly blunt a full assault from the troika. If that's not enough, Wade and James, at the respective wing spots, will compose the most stifling perimeter defensive tandem in the league.
Chad Ford, ESPN.com: I think they'll make it out of the East. Whether they can beat the Lakers remains to be seen. Clearly they have the best threesome we've seen in the league ... but until we know more about how the Heat can fill out the roster, it's premature. Good role players at the minimum are hard to come by. I expect Orlando and Boston to put some heat on them in the East. Possibly the Bulls, too, depending on how they fill out their roster. In the West, I think it remains the Lakers all the way.
John Hollinger, ESPN.com: Certainly they're contenders, but I think it's unlikely they'll actually win. The Heat will have to contend with two teams in particular -- Orlando and the Lakers -- that they seem unlikely to match up well against. Against Orlando, Miami has no size to contend with Dwight Howard, and in the past two postseasons the only teams that stood a chance against the Magic had seven-footers who could match up with the Magic's behemoth.
Against the Lakers, the Heat would have a shortage of quality depth in the frontcourt to match up with L.A.'s myriad weapons (Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum and Lamar Odom), and of course Ron Artest is about as good a LeBron James defender as you could design if you were building from scratch.
Chris Sheridan, ESPN.com: No, I do not believe so. I think Lakers still have enough to knock them out in a seven-game series, particularly because of the size factor. Miami can't match up with Gasol/Bynum, especially if Bynum is back at 100 percent. Kobe can lock up Wade, Artest can get into LeBron's head more than the video of that burning Cavs. No. 23 jersey did.
Marc Stein, ESPN.com: No. Not unless you can assure me that multiple shooters and two serviceable big men are on the way in a hurry. But I give Pat Riley great odds of ultimately doing far better in his search for players to take low-dollar contracts than a lot of people expect, because he frankly deserves the benefit of the doubt after the coup he just pulled off.
Let's face it: No one in Miami is going to get a grace period after this saga, least of all LeBron. He just invited new levels of scrutiny for the rest of his career ... if that's even possible. But what was Riley supposed to do? Say no to a trio of Team USAers who are all under 30? You sign the three stars, then worry about the rest. If they haven't won it at all after two seasons, then start worrying.
But I assume they'll be able to get their hands on a center who can play reasonable defense and some shooters and say they'll be right there in the mix. They'll be there with the Lakers, Magic, Celtics and whoever emerges as the West's next big team with a real chance.
J.A. Adande, ESPN.com: No. Three is a great start, but it's not enough. Who will be their James Posey, their P.J. Brown, their Derek Fisher? Need some savvy vets and depth before I'm ready to proclaim them champions. Not better than the Magic yet, and the Celtics might be able to hold them off for a year.
Kevin Arnovitz, ESPN.com: Despite the fact that the restraints of the salary cap will force the Heat to assemble a menagerie of spare parts around their three superstars, they must be considered the favorites to win the 2010-11 title. Until further notice, NBA defenses are allowed only five players on the floor during live play. Miami will have three players who demand double teams when situated at their favorite spots on the floor. Even if the defense gives both minimum-contract players on the floor the full Rondo treatment, it can't possibly blunt a full assault from the troika. If that's not enough, Wade and James, at the respective wing spots, will compose the most stifling perimeter defensive tandem in the league.
Chad Ford, ESPN.com: I think they'll make it out of the East. Whether they can beat the Lakers remains to be seen. Clearly they have the best threesome we've seen in the league ... but until we know more about how the Heat can fill out the roster, it's premature. Good role players at the minimum are hard to come by. I expect Orlando and Boston to put some heat on them in the East. Possibly the Bulls, too, depending on how they fill out their roster. In the West, I think it remains the Lakers all the way.
John Hollinger, ESPN.com: Certainly they're contenders, but I think it's unlikely they'll actually win. The Heat will have to contend with two teams in particular -- Orlando and the Lakers -- that they seem unlikely to match up well against. Against Orlando, Miami has no size to contend with Dwight Howard, and in the past two postseasons the only teams that stood a chance against the Magic had seven-footers who could match up with the Magic's behemoth.
Against the Lakers, the Heat would have a shortage of quality depth in the frontcourt to match up with L.A.'s myriad weapons (Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum and Lamar Odom), and of course Ron Artest is about as good a LeBron James defender as you could design if you were building from scratch.
Chris Sheridan, ESPN.com: No, I do not believe so. I think Lakers still have enough to knock them out in a seven-game series, particularly because of the size factor. Miami can't match up with Gasol/Bynum, especially if Bynum is back at 100 percent. Kobe can lock up Wade, Artest can get into LeBron's head more than the video of that burning Cavs. No. 23 jersey did.
Marc Stein, ESPN.com: No. Not unless you can assure me that multiple shooters and two serviceable big men are on the way in a hurry. But I give Pat Riley great odds of ultimately doing far better in his search for players to take low-dollar contracts than a lot of people expect, because he frankly deserves the benefit of the doubt after the coup he just pulled off.
Let's face it: No one in Miami is going to get a grace period after this saga, least of all LeBron. He just invited new levels of scrutiny for the rest of his career ... if that's even possible. But what was Riley supposed to do? Say no to a trio of Team USAers who are all under 30? You sign the three stars, then worry about the rest. If they haven't won it at all after two seasons, then start worrying.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
What do they say about GIBO? and Why GIBO?
- A man who lacks judgment derides his neighbor, but a man of understanding holds his tongue. PROVERBS 11:12
FROM FELLOW PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND NOTED PERSONALITIES:
1. REP. CYNTHIA VILLAR: Gibo maintains the highest form of professionalism in his campaign. http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php ... &ref=share
2. SEN. RALPH RECTO: Gibo is the true jewel of the cabinet. http://www.gmanews.tv/story/185858/gibo ... n-festival
3. SEN. JUAN PONCE ENRILE: With Gibo, you can sleep well knowing that the government is in good hands. http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingne ... oro-for-me
4. SEN. MIRIAM DEFENSOR-SANTIAGO: personal background wise, Gibo is the most qualified among presidential aspirants. http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleid=505964
5. SEN. PING LACSON: Gibo is a decent and qualified candidate. That much I can say because I know him personally. We worked together when I was still lieutenant colonel and I’ve got nothing to say against him. http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleid=505964
6. “Kung hindi ninyo iboboto ang aking ama na si Presidente Joseph Estrada, sana si Gibo Teodoro nalang ang iboto ninyo (If you will not vote for my father, President Joseph Estrada, I hope you would vote for Gibo Teodoro instead),” the Freeman quoted SEN. JINGGOY ESTRADA as saying before the crowd during the rally. http://www.facebook.com/notes/gilbert-g ... 5994320174
7. NP Spokesperson ADEL TAMANO: If he were not in the camp of MV, he would pick Gibo. He reportedly admires the educational background of the former secretary of national defense. http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?ar ... goryId=107
8. "I first got to know Gilbert when I saw him and his wife on one of those asinine TV talk shows in mid 2009. His answers to the vapid questions were sensible and well thought out. Aside from these qualities of intelligence, he exuded sincerity." - FRANCISCO SIONIL JOSE - one of the most widely-read Filipino writers in the English language http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=539378
Awards of F. SIONIL JOSE:
* Ramon Magsaysay Award for Journalism, Literature, and Creative Communication Arts (1980)
* National Artist Award for Literature (2001)
* Pablo Neruda Centennial Award (2004)
* Palanca Awards
9. “Yes I am biased. I am biased for good people, qualified people, for a good president. Ladies and gentlemen, Gilbert Teodoro, hopefully the next president of the Philippines.” - Manila Overseas Press Club (MOPC) chairman and Biznews Asia magazine publisher TONY LOPEZ http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?ar ... egoryId=66
10. “Mr. Teodoro pointed out specific programs, specific goals and specific time lines to achieve such goals. He’s very articulate... we think he’s very good." – ALBERTO A. LIM, Makati Business Club (MBC) executive director (source: Business World 02/18/2008) http://www.bworldonline.com/weekender/c ... hp?id=6522
11. “As usual Gibo (Teodoro) was MOST IMPRESSIVE.” Speaking to reporters after yesterday’s presidential debate, Dee said Teodoro’s platform and answers stood out against other aspirants who attended the forum. - Vice Chairman DONALD DEE, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (source: The Philippine Star 02/10/2010) http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?ar ... egoryId=63
12. "That is EXTRAORDINARY LEADERSHIP— when you do something good without expecting public adulation in return," - National President ALFONSO UY, Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc.(FFCCCII) http://balita.ph/2010/02/04/chinese-com ... er-for-rp/
13. Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro Jr. has a good appreciation of the business setting and climate in the Philippines, said Wallace Business Forum QRT chief executive officer PETER WALLACE http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/co ... igh-marks-
14. “Incomparably COMPETENT…” - Former PRESIDENT FIDEL V. RAMOS' speech during the induction of officers of the Rotary Club of Downtown Session(RCDS) at the Grand Ballroom of the Baguio City Country Club on July 10, 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wj22UyPROZ0
15. “This is something to be admired. While the other presidential aspirants merely condemned the massacre as was expected, it was Teodoro who displayed the boldness and the courage to immediately rush to Maguindanao even before the Armed Forces and the National Police moved to clear the province of its private armies and arms stockpile,” - Former PRESIDENT FIDEL V. RAMOS http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insi ... december/9
16. "If we were to make a poll who among the department secretaries can be considered upright, I can think of two; the Social Welfare Secretary (Esperanza Cabral) is honest and based on our experience, (Defense Secretary) Teodoro." - VICENTE PATERNO, a former Senator. http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingne ... re-upright
17. "FORMER Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro is the most viable candidate for the presidency next year because he is the only one with a “solid background in law and order,” according to BRETT DECKER, an editor of the Wall Street Journal. http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insi ... december/5
18. REP. MITOS MAGSAYSAY said Muntinlupa City REP. ROZANNO RUFINO BIAZON and Bukidnon REP. TEOFISTO GUINGONA III — both of the opposition Liberal Party did not conceal their admiration for Teodoro when they spoke at the gathering. “When they went up to the stage, both of them praised Gibo for his intelligence, leadership skill and integrity, the virtues he had consistently shown when he was a member of the House of Representatives,” http://www.tribune.net.ph/metro/20100115met4.html
19. Muslim civil society groups and intellectuals including former SEN. SANTANINA RASUL commended administration presidential candidate Gilbert Teodoro Jr. for the “courageous actions and decisions” he took in condemning the Maguindanao massacre - http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?ar ... egoryId=63
20. GOV. BEN EVARDONE shares an interesting anecdote about Gibo when Eastern Samar was hit by a strong typhoon that completely isolated the province. http://opinion.inquirer.net/inquireropi ... 93/Game-na
21. "We hate to have him go because he has been a very, very effective Secretary of National Defense. He has led us well. He has inspired us." - former AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Victor Ibrado http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPlkhUCWUWY
22. BISHOP OSCAR CRUZ (a known GMA critic): Teodoro is the only presidential candidate with the three important attributes a good president must have, “integrity, competence and character” http://gibo.ph/updatefull.aspx?key=hTJH ... /ru+UYyQ==
23. Medical City president and chief executive officer ALFREDO BENGZON praised Teodoro for recognizing the need to address the problems of the health sector in a systemic rather than symptomatic manner.http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inq ... -care-more
24. GOV. MIGS DOMINGUEZ of Sarangani:
'Ako magpapapakamatay ako for Gibo dahil unang una sa galing at talino, at nakita ko yung sincerity...
'Another incident yung sa Shariff Aguak, pagkatapos ng Maguindanao massacre sabi niya, "Punta tayo dun." Sabi ko, "Sir, papatayin tayo dun." "Hindi ka sasama sa akin, Migs, una ako. Sabay ka na sa akin..Para kung mamatay tayo, sasabay sabay na tayong mamatay."
'Pumunta kami, walang mga guwardiya, just to make sure si Toto Mangundadatu files (his candidacy).' http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php ... &ref=share (5 March 2010)
25. Buluan town VICE-MAYOR ESMAEL 'TOTO' MANGUNDADATU “I believe that Secretary Teodoro is the most effective and most competent candidate for president who will bring the best program of reform to Mindanao,” http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleid=547108, http://www.angtinig.com/mangudadatu-see ... best-hope/
26. Ateneo School of Govt Dean, Atty. Antonio La Viña: "More significantly, I know him (Teodoro) also to be one of the most patriotic, humble and honest public servants (and I have known thousands as well), able to make hard choices even against his own family and class interests." http://74.54.176.226/~ateneo/index.php? ... &Itemid=26
27. “I believe in his principles, style of management, work ethics and moral values. I will do my very best to make sure that he will be the next president of our country.” - Mamburao MAYOR VOLTAIRE VILLAROSA. http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?ar ... egoryId=67
28. “What I want is a president that we can depend on and will help us in our time of need. And Gibo has proven to be that kind of a leader especially when we need help the most last August 2008,” said GOV. KHALID DIMAPORO of Lanao del Norte http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/250341/di ... -back-gibo
GIBO'S VISION FOR THE PHILIPPINES: http://allgiboteodoro.blogspot.com/2010 ... pines.html
UNDERSTANDING THE ISSUES: http://allgiboteodoro.blogspot.com/p/issues.html
GIBO'S STAND ON CERTAIN ISSUES: http://www.gibotalino.ph/
“My campaign will remain to be positive because we need to inspire people, we need to encourage people. We need to help each other and lend a helping hand. It has to be positive because our battle cry is ‘Forward Philippines.’” - GIBO TEODORO
SHADE THE NUMBER 8!
FROM FELLOW PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND NOTED PERSONALITIES:
1. REP. CYNTHIA VILLAR: Gibo maintains the highest form of professionalism in his campaign. http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php ... &ref=share
2. SEN. RALPH RECTO: Gibo is the true jewel of the cabinet. http://www.gmanews.tv/story/185858/gibo ... n-festival
3. SEN. JUAN PONCE ENRILE: With Gibo, you can sleep well knowing that the government is in good hands. http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingne ... oro-for-me
4. SEN. MIRIAM DEFENSOR-SANTIAGO: personal background wise, Gibo is the most qualified among presidential aspirants. http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleid=505964
5. SEN. PING LACSON: Gibo is a decent and qualified candidate. That much I can say because I know him personally. We worked together when I was still lieutenant colonel and I’ve got nothing to say against him. http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleid=505964
6. “Kung hindi ninyo iboboto ang aking ama na si Presidente Joseph Estrada, sana si Gibo Teodoro nalang ang iboto ninyo (If you will not vote for my father, President Joseph Estrada, I hope you would vote for Gibo Teodoro instead),” the Freeman quoted SEN. JINGGOY ESTRADA as saying before the crowd during the rally. http://www.facebook.com/notes/gilbert-g ... 5994320174
7. NP Spokesperson ADEL TAMANO: If he were not in the camp of MV, he would pick Gibo. He reportedly admires the educational background of the former secretary of national defense. http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?ar ... goryId=107
8. "I first got to know Gilbert when I saw him and his wife on one of those asinine TV talk shows in mid 2009. His answers to the vapid questions were sensible and well thought out. Aside from these qualities of intelligence, he exuded sincerity." - FRANCISCO SIONIL JOSE - one of the most widely-read Filipino writers in the English language http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=539378
Awards of F. SIONIL JOSE:
* Ramon Magsaysay Award for Journalism, Literature, and Creative Communication Arts (1980)
* National Artist Award for Literature (2001)
* Pablo Neruda Centennial Award (2004)
* Palanca Awards
9. “Yes I am biased. I am biased for good people, qualified people, for a good president. Ladies and gentlemen, Gilbert Teodoro, hopefully the next president of the Philippines.” - Manila Overseas Press Club (MOPC) chairman and Biznews Asia magazine publisher TONY LOPEZ http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?ar ... egoryId=66
10. “Mr. Teodoro pointed out specific programs, specific goals and specific time lines to achieve such goals. He’s very articulate... we think he’s very good." – ALBERTO A. LIM, Makati Business Club (MBC) executive director (source: Business World 02/18/2008) http://www.bworldonline.com/weekender/c ... hp?id=6522
11. “As usual Gibo (Teodoro) was MOST IMPRESSIVE.” Speaking to reporters after yesterday’s presidential debate, Dee said Teodoro’s platform and answers stood out against other aspirants who attended the forum. - Vice Chairman DONALD DEE, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (source: The Philippine Star 02/10/2010) http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?ar ... egoryId=63
12. "That is EXTRAORDINARY LEADERSHIP— when you do something good without expecting public adulation in return," - National President ALFONSO UY, Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc.(FFCCCII) http://balita.ph/2010/02/04/chinese-com ... er-for-rp/
13. Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro Jr. has a good appreciation of the business setting and climate in the Philippines, said Wallace Business Forum QRT chief executive officer PETER WALLACE http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/co ... igh-marks-
14. “Incomparably COMPETENT…” - Former PRESIDENT FIDEL V. RAMOS' speech during the induction of officers of the Rotary Club of Downtown Session(RCDS) at the Grand Ballroom of the Baguio City Country Club on July 10, 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wj22UyPROZ0
15. “This is something to be admired. While the other presidential aspirants merely condemned the massacre as was expected, it was Teodoro who displayed the boldness and the courage to immediately rush to Maguindanao even before the Armed Forces and the National Police moved to clear the province of its private armies and arms stockpile,” - Former PRESIDENT FIDEL V. RAMOS http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insi ... december/9
16. "If we were to make a poll who among the department secretaries can be considered upright, I can think of two; the Social Welfare Secretary (Esperanza Cabral) is honest and based on our experience, (Defense Secretary) Teodoro." - VICENTE PATERNO, a former Senator. http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingne ... re-upright
17. "FORMER Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro is the most viable candidate for the presidency next year because he is the only one with a “solid background in law and order,” according to BRETT DECKER, an editor of the Wall Street Journal. http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insi ... december/5
18. REP. MITOS MAGSAYSAY said Muntinlupa City REP. ROZANNO RUFINO BIAZON and Bukidnon REP. TEOFISTO GUINGONA III — both of the opposition Liberal Party did not conceal their admiration for Teodoro when they spoke at the gathering. “When they went up to the stage, both of them praised Gibo for his intelligence, leadership skill and integrity, the virtues he had consistently shown when he was a member of the House of Representatives,” http://www.tribune.net.ph/metro/20100115met4.html
19. Muslim civil society groups and intellectuals including former SEN. SANTANINA RASUL commended administration presidential candidate Gilbert Teodoro Jr. for the “courageous actions and decisions” he took in condemning the Maguindanao massacre - http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?ar ... egoryId=63
20. GOV. BEN EVARDONE shares an interesting anecdote about Gibo when Eastern Samar was hit by a strong typhoon that completely isolated the province. http://opinion.inquirer.net/inquireropi ... 93/Game-na
21. "We hate to have him go because he has been a very, very effective Secretary of National Defense. He has led us well. He has inspired us." - former AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Victor Ibrado http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPlkhUCWUWY
22. BISHOP OSCAR CRUZ (a known GMA critic): Teodoro is the only presidential candidate with the three important attributes a good president must have, “integrity, competence and character” http://gibo.ph/updatefull.aspx?key=hTJH ... /ru+UYyQ==
23. Medical City president and chief executive officer ALFREDO BENGZON praised Teodoro for recognizing the need to address the problems of the health sector in a systemic rather than symptomatic manner.http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inq ... -care-more
24. GOV. MIGS DOMINGUEZ of Sarangani:
'Ako magpapapakamatay ako for Gibo dahil unang una sa galing at talino, at nakita ko yung sincerity...
'Another incident yung sa Shariff Aguak, pagkatapos ng Maguindanao massacre sabi niya, "Punta tayo dun." Sabi ko, "Sir, papatayin tayo dun." "Hindi ka sasama sa akin, Migs, una ako. Sabay ka na sa akin..Para kung mamatay tayo, sasabay sabay na tayong mamatay."
'Pumunta kami, walang mga guwardiya, just to make sure si Toto Mangundadatu files (his candidacy).' http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php ... &ref=share (5 March 2010)
25. Buluan town VICE-MAYOR ESMAEL 'TOTO' MANGUNDADATU “I believe that Secretary Teodoro is the most effective and most competent candidate for president who will bring the best program of reform to Mindanao,” http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleid=547108, http://www.angtinig.com/mangudadatu-see ... best-hope/
26. Ateneo School of Govt Dean, Atty. Antonio La Viña: "More significantly, I know him (Teodoro) also to be one of the most patriotic, humble and honest public servants (and I have known thousands as well), able to make hard choices even against his own family and class interests." http://74.54.176.226/~ateneo/index.php? ... &Itemid=26
27. “I believe in his principles, style of management, work ethics and moral values. I will do my very best to make sure that he will be the next president of our country.” - Mamburao MAYOR VOLTAIRE VILLAROSA. http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?ar ... egoryId=67
28. “What I want is a president that we can depend on and will help us in our time of need. And Gibo has proven to be that kind of a leader especially when we need help the most last August 2008,” said GOV. KHALID DIMAPORO of Lanao del Norte http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/250341/di ... -back-gibo
GIBO'S VISION FOR THE PHILIPPINES: http://allgiboteodoro.blogspot.com/2010 ... pines.html
UNDERSTANDING THE ISSUES: http://allgiboteodoro.blogspot.com/p/issues.html
GIBO'S STAND ON CERTAIN ISSUES: http://www.gibotalino.ph/
“My campaign will remain to be positive because we need to inspire people, we need to encourage people. We need to help each other and lend a helping hand. It has to be positive because our battle cry is ‘Forward Philippines.’” - GIBO TEODORO
SHADE THE NUMBER 8!
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