Sunday, October 31, 2010
Boletim de Avaliação - Atlantic Division - Nets
New Jersey NetsFazer pior que a temporada passada (12-70, último lugar na liga) é quase impossível, por isso o único caminho possível para esta equipa é para cima. E por cima começaram as mudanças, com um novo dono, o bilionário russo Mikhail Prokhorov, apostado em construir uma equipa para disputar títulos. Eram uma das equipas com mais espaço salarial e um dos pretendentes de Lebron James nesta free agency. Terminaram-na, no entanto, sem conseguir atrair Lebron nem qualquer dos grandes nomes. Apesar disso, não perderam a cabeça e resistiram à tentação de pagar muito por nomes menos sonantes. Fizeram várias contratações para melhorar no presente, mas continuam a ser uma equipa com mais espaço salarial e flexibilidade para o futuro.
Entradas / Saídas
Saíram Chris Douglas-Roberts, Yi Jianlian, Courtney Lee, Keyon Dooling e Tony Battie e entraram Derrick Favors (nº 3 no draft), Damion James (escolha no draft), Jordan Farmar, Anthony Morrow, Troy Murphy, Travis Outlaw, Johan Petro, Quinton Ross, Sean May e Joe Smith.
Frontcourt
A poste têm um dos pilares para o futuro, Brook Lopez, que se revelou um bom defensor e ressaltador com bons movimentos ofensivos. Troy Murphy, um power forward lançador, vai atrair o seu defensor para áreas mais afastadas do cesto e ajudar a libertar o meio, conseguindo mais espaço para Lopez. Favors era um dos mais talentosos jogadores interiores do draft, mas deverá desenvolver-se a partir do banco.
O atlético Travis Outlaw tentará estabilizar uma carreira irregular.
Backcourt
A base têm outro dos pilares para o futuro, Devin Harris. Bom penetrador, terá de ser mais regular nos lançamentos e, este ano com mais talento a rodeá-lo, terá de ser mais distribuidor.
Anthony Morrow é um dos melhores lançadores exteriores da NBA e, titular pela primeira vez na carreira, poderá ter uma época de explosão. Se Harris e Lopez o procurarem quando sofrerem dois contra um, será uma das maiores ameaças ofensivas dos Nets.
Banco
Com muitos jogadores jovens e em desenvolvimento (Favors, Farmar, Williams, James; Joe Smith e Quinton Ross e Kris Humphries são as presenças veteranas), é, à semelhança de toda a equipa, ainda um projecto de banco. Vários jogadores exteriores talentosos (Farmar, Williams, James), mas menos boas opções no interior.
Treinador
Por aqui passou outra das mudanças dos Nets. O Pequeno General Avery Johnson assume o comando. A defesa e a agressividade são a sua imagem de marca e numa equipa que terminou com a 25ª pior defesa tem muito trabalho para fazer. No outro lado do campo também não tem menos trabalho, pois os Nets foram o pior ataque da liga.
Resumo
O plano dos Nets é conseguir contratar uma super-estrela (Carmelo Anthony é free agent em 2011 e o interesse dos Nets é publico) e construir uma equipa candidata ao título daqui a 2 ou 3 anos. Com Harris e Lopez já têm dois pilares nas duas posições mais difíceis de preencher, um base e um poste. A sua volta têm alguns jogadores (entre atiradores, ressaltadores, penetradores) para os complementar, mas o talento ainda é curto. Mas este ano foram dados os primeiros passos.
Nota: 13
(próximo: Atlantic Division - New York Knicks)
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Fantasy Owners Finding Out What to Expect From Miami Heat's Big Three
Through 3 games, here are the averages of the Miami Heat's Big Three:- LeBron James: 20.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.7 assists
- Dwyane Wade: 23 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 2 steals, 1.3 blocks
- Chris Bosh: 11.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1 block
The Breakdown
As expected, we're seeing a decline in stats across the board. Surprsingly, Wade has been the one providing more of an all around game compared to LeBron James. James was expected to be a nightly triple double threat with his rebounding and playmaking abilities. Thus far, Wade has been able to keep up with James in rebounds and assists while also contributing in the defensive categories. LeBron owners will have to hope his rebounding and assist totals improve as he's not expected to average anywhere near 30 points a game as he had with the Cavaliers.
It also remains to be seen if Bosh will have many big games this season. Through 3 games, the main problem for Bosh has been his inability to establish himself in the post. He is mainly playing on the perimeter and it has been to his detriment because Miami is loaded with shooters and needs more of an inside presence. If Bosh can play more of a back-to-the-basket game in the paint, he will be able to get more scoring opportunities and better position himself in rebounding battles.
Shelden Williams Off to Surprising Start
With Kenyon Martin injured to start the season, Shelden Williams has started for the Denver Nuggets at power forward and taken advantage of the opportunity. In the early going, Williams is averaging 8 points and 14.5 rebounds.The Breakdown
Williams hasn't been much of a fantasy factor so far in his career, but he's been a rebounding monster in just 25.5 minutes a game. Teams in need of rebounding help will want to grab him now. He's available in 99% of leagues at this time. With Kenyon Martin's injury history and his comments that he's in no rush to get back on the court, Williams could be in line for regular minutes for the foreseeable future.
Roy Hibbert Starting the Season Strong
Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert is averaging 20.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 3.5 blocks in the first 2 games of the regular season.The Breakdown
Hibbert is playing well and living up to the hype. He's averaging nearly 36 minutes a game and his aggressive offensive play has been rewarded with 16 trips to the charity stripe already in the young season. If Hibbert can continue to manage his foul trouble and play big minutes, he could end up being the most improved player this year.
Josh Powell Getting Playing Time in Hawks Rotation
Atlanta Hawks offseason signing Josh Powell has averaged 21 minutes through his first 2 games.The Breakdown
Powell has been a back of the bench player in his early NBA career. In Atlanta, he's getting an opportunity to play on a regular basis backing up Josh Smith at power forward. Fantasy owners in deep leagues may want to target Powell if they need help in rebounds or want additional front court depth.
Rockets Sign Erick Dampier
The Houston Rockets have signed Erick Dampier to a one-year contract.The Breakdown
Dampier joins a front court that is very deep. It is not immediately known where Dampier will exactly fit into the line up. Early speculation is that he'll be used more on night's when Yao Ming is sitting out. We'll have to see him in action for a few games to see what contributions he'll bring to a fantasy squad, but those in deep leagues in desperate need of center help may want to grab him up now. At the very least we can expect Dampier to get decent court time in Houston's back-to-backs.
Boletim de Avaliação - Atlantic Division - Celtics
Boston Celtics
O veterano núcleo dos Celtics foi declarado decadente e em fase descendente depois de ter ficado apenas em 4º lugar do Este na temporada regular passada. Mas depois do seu ressurgimento nos playoffs, que culminou numa ida às Finais, passou a ser um grupo experiente que soube gerir o esforço ao longo da época. A jogar em equipa como poucos na NBA, o seu Big Three transformou-se, com a ascensão de Rajon Rondo, num Big Four e este ano, torna-se num Big Five com a adição do (agora) Big Shamrock, Shaquile O'Neal. Foi uma offseason em grande?
Entradas / Saídas
Tinham muitos jogadores que eram free agents este verão e renovaram com a maioria deles, nomeadamente duas das estrelas, Ray Allen e Paul Pierce. Saíram Tony Allen, Shelden Williams, Brian Scalabrine e Rasheed Wallace (retirou-se) e entraram Avery Bradley (escolha no draft), Luke Arangody (escolha no draft), Delonte West, Shaquille O'Neal, Jermaine O'Neal, Von Wafer e o turco Semih Erden.
Frontcourt
Com Kendrick Perkins de fora até Fevereiro (e com o frontcourt como um dos pontos mais fortes dos Lakers), os dois O'Neals vêm reforçar essa área (Shaquille, o titular, Jermaine, a vir do banco). Com Shaq, Kevin Garnett e Paul Pierce, são uma força tanto defensivamente como ofensivamente. É um frontcourt muito veterano (Shaq tem 38, Garnett 34 e Pierce 33), mas se gerirem o esforço ao longo da temporada regular e se mantiverem sem lesões, serão um osso muito duro de roer. E quando Perkins regressar será o frontcourt mais profundo e duro da NBA.
Backcourt
Rajon Rondo já não é o patinho feio do 5 inicial, foi All Star em 2010 e tornou-se uma das estrelas da equipa. O seu lançamento exterior continua a ser fraco, mas é o base da NBA com potencial para fazer mais triplos-duplos (rapidíssimo, penetra muito bem, distribui cada vez melhor e ganha muitos ressaltos, para além de ser um fantástico defensor).
Ray Allen, aos 35 anos, continua numa forma invejável, a ser um atirador fora de série e um jogador a quem nenhuma defesa pode dar espaço.
Banco
Tony Allen e Rasheed Wallace são duas baixas importantes, mas renovaram com Nate Robinson e Marquis Daniels. A saída de Sheed pouco se sentirá, pois, para além dos jogadores referidos antes, ainda têm Glen Davis no jogo interior. No exterior, não têm nenhum defensor do perímetro como Allen e à excepção de Daniels, todos os jogadores exteriores suplentes são mais fortes ofensivamente que defensivamente (Nate Robinson, Delonte West, Von Wafer).
Treinador
Depois de ter ponderado uma pausa na sua carreira, Glenn 'Doc' Rivers decidiu aproveitar a janela de oportunidade de mais um ou dois anos que este grupo tem e voltou para mais uma época ao seu comando. A sua equipa técnica perdeu o guru defensivo, Tom Thibodeau (que foi treinar os Chicago Bulls).
Resumo
Não correu mal a offseason dos Celtics. Esta equipa já joga junta há várias épocas e o que precisam para mais uma hipótese de título é manterem-se saudáveis e livres de lesões. A sua janela de oportunidade está a fechar e só têm mais uma ou duas épocas para tentar ganhar com este grupo. Têm de ganhar agora. A pensar nisso, conseguiram alguns reforços importantes e adicionaram mais algumas peças ao seu puzzle.
Nota: 15
(próximo: Atlantic Division - New Jersey Nets)
Friday, October 29, 2010
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Os Super-heróis da NBA
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O meu amigo Nuno Ribeiro deu-me a conhecer a associação da ESPN à Marvel para a edição de Novembro da ESPN Magazine. Nesta edição publicam 30 ilustrações criadas por artistas da multinacional de comics. Cada uma recria uma capa ou o universo de um personagem da Marvel, mas numa versão NBA.
Temos, por exemplo, a imagem icónica de Amazing Spiderman 50, Spiderman No More, transformada em Lebron No More:
Ou o azul Fantastic Four tranformado num verde Fantastic Five:
São muitas e boas e há uma para cada equipa. Vejam-nas a todas e escolham a vossa favorita, aqui. Enjoy.
ATL's Diamond Of Crime Mob Has Her Camaro Repo'ed
All I can say is DAMN. Ms. 32 Flavors had one of her two Camaros (one yellow, one white) repo'ed from a video shoot. The yellow one got took and she is photoed above in her white one. She later took to her twitter and stated that she had purchased the brand new cars and posted pictures of her receipts as well. Diamond states that there is something fraudulent going on. I guess there's more to this story to be released.
Dolce and Gabbana Perfume - An Ideal Gift
Dolce and Gabbana has been a label that has formed the ideals of beauty and elegance in the fashion industry. With a combination of exotic influences with innovative techniques, they have certainly paved the way in the industry. Along with designing high-quality dresses and clothes, they also produce fragrances. Their perfume line has gotten a lot of attention as well.
The One is a fruity fragrance for women, by Dolce and Gabbanna. The golden color of the fragrance has a unique allure. Using flowers like jasmine and lily, the label has created a fresh, sensual scent that women will never forget. With citrus and fruity undertones like peach, mandarin and plum, it is highly refreshing. You'll be able to use this even during the daytime, while at the office It also goes from day to night. The vanilla adds a slightly exotic, musky undertone that really balances everything out. Everything is mild. This is probably why many people who are not familiar with perfumes by Dolce and Gabbana prefer to start off with this one. It's easy on the nose, and doesn't overwhelm. On the other hand, The One is also available for men. It is a truly masculine scent, which every man aspires to have. Refined style and elegance for men is embodied in on bottle.
Dolce and Gabbana perfumes are popular as gifts. Many people appreciate this kind of present because it is so valuable. The Light Blue Gift Set is still perhaps the most popular gift item in the perfume line. It is a set for women, which includes all you need to start using Dolce and Gabbana perfumes. It comes with a perfume spray and body cream, so you can smell good while moisturizing and caring for your skin. Light Blue is a crowd-pleaser. It has the scent of white rose, bluebells, jasmine and bamboo. These, combined with the scent of Granny Smith Apples, create an intense, spontaneous vibe. These are great for that special lady, or your mother. It's also great for a sister who loves smelling good.
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Rookie Gordon Hayward Getting Good Minutes in the Early Going
Utah Jazz rookie Gordon Hayward has averaged 23 minutes in Utah's first 2 games. That is the most of any of the Jazz's reserves.The Breakdown
Hayward looks to be one of the rookies getting regular playing time right from the start. He fits in very well with the Jazz's style and head coach Jerry Sloan seems to be impressed with him. While Hayward's stats have not been eye-popping, the fact that he is getting good minutes in the rotation is certainly a positive. As the season progresses, Hayward should continue to develop as a player and put up better lines.
Quentin Richardson Emerges As Starter for Magic
After shuffling his line up throughout the preseason, Orlando Magic head coach Stan Van Gundy went with Quentin Richardson in the team's opening game against the Washington Wizards.The Breakdown
Richardson supplanted last year's starter, Mickael Pietrus. Even though Pietrus played, he is still limited by a wrist injury. That could have been the reason Richardson started, so we'll have to monitor the next few games to see if any line up changes take effect as Mickael's health improves.
If Richardson sticks in the starting line up, he is going to get his share of open looks. The Magic team is loaded with shooters to punish teams that choose to double Dwight Howard. Richardson could be a decent source of threes and rebounds in deep leagues if he continues to play in the range of 25 minutes a night.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
It's Official
I reported yesterday that Mariah was preggo with a baby boy and today Mariah Carey finally comes out admits that she is indeed pregnant. She made the announcement on the Today Show this morning.
New Videos: T.I.~Ya Hear Me + Get Yo Girl
The Kang drops two new videos, Ya Hear Me & Get Yo Girl before goes off to do his 11 month bid. He will be missed. Enjoy these while you can.
8 jogadores a manter debaixo de olho
Os Três Super-Amigos fazem ou não história em Miami, Kobe e os Lakers conseguem ou não o threepeat, Durant é ou não o MVP da temporada regular, Boston consegue ou não mais uma hipótese para ganhar o título? E o Superman e os Magic, continuam ou não a ser a melhor equipa da Florida? E quem será o Rookie do Ano, John Wall ou Blake Griffin?
Estas são as estórias que todo o mundo vai manter debaixo de olho e aquelas que mais tinta farão correr.
Mas todos os anos há histórias e jogadores que passam abaixo do radar, despercebidos. Jogadores que poderão não receber nenhum prémio, poderão não jogar em nenhum dos candidatos ao título, nem receber muita atenção para além dos fãs mais fiéis. Ou podem jogar num candidato ao título e não receber a mesma atenção da(s) estrela(s), mas o seu contributo ser fundamental para o sucesso da equipa. Outros podem ser jogadores que prometeram muito anteriormente e esta época é tempo de confirmar o talento. Por estas ou por outras razões, nestas estórias escreve-se também a história da temporada regular (e dos playoffs).
Aqui ficam oito jogadores a manter debaixo de olho este ano:
Greg Oden
Os Trail Blazers tinham a primeira escolha do draft de 2007 e a escolha era entre os dois melhores talentos universitários do país: Oden ou Kevin Durant. Escolheram Oden. Em 3 épocas jogou apenas 82 jogos (o equivalente a uma época), tem sofrido lesões atrás de lesões e quanto maior é o sucesso de Durant, mais a escolha dos Trail Blazers lembra aquela outra em que escolheram Sam Bowie à frente de... Michael Jordan.
Apesar de tudo, mostrou, nos poucos períodos em que esteve saudável, ser um bom ressaltador, uma força defensiva interior e uma peça fundamental para a equipa. Com ele nos primeiros 21 jogos de 2009-2010, os Trail Blazers eram uma equipa melhor.
Este é o último ano do seu contrato de rookie e os Trail Blazers vão esperar para ver antes de renovar. Para Oden, esta época é de tudo ou nada.
Russell Westbrook
Depois duma boa época de 2009-2010, este ano espera-se que eleve o seu jogo a um novo nível. A entrar na sua terceira época, o sucesso dos Thunder está tão dependente de Kevin Durant como da sua evolução. Tem melhorado o lançamento exterior e a experiência na selecção americana este verão vai ajudá-lo, certamente. Para Westbrook, esta é uma época para se afirmar como um base de elite, capaz de levar uma equipa longe nos playoffs.
Wesley Matthews
Uma das surpresas da época passada, onde não foi seleccionado no draft e foi mais tarde treinar à experiência para Utah. Não só ganhou um lugar na equipa, como tornou-se o shooting guard títular e recebeu na offseason uma oferta de Portland de 34 milhões por 5 anos. Esta época tem de mostrar que os números do ano passado (9.4 pts, 2.3 res, 1.5 ass, que subiram para 13.2 pts, 4.4 res, 1.7 ass e 1.8 roubos bola nos playoffs) não foram um acaso e confirmar o seu talento.
Darren Collison
Foi outra das surpresas da época passada, quando Chris Paul se lesionou e assumiu a titularidade durante 37 jogos, com médias de 18.8 pts e 9.1 ass. Este verão foi envolvido numa troca entre 4 equipas e foi para Indiana. Collison pode ser o base que procuram há anos e vai ter a titularidade e a oportunidade de desenvolver o talento e a liderança que mostrou.
Al Jefferson
Pela primeira vez na sua carreira vai jogar numa equipa vencedora. Terá de mostrar que consegue produzir os números das suas últimas épocas (mais de 20 pts e 11 res) numa equipa a disputar os lugares de topo. É um jogador com potencial de All-Star que esta epoca tem de mostrar se é um vencedor ou mais um Zach Randolph.
Joe Johnson
Os Hawks não queriam perder o seu All-Star e melhor marcador nesta free agency de 2010 e ofeceram-lhe um contrato máximo. 119 milhões por 6 anos. Foi o contrato mais elevado da offseason, por um jogador que, embora bom, não é um franchise player, nem sequer está no top 3 da sua posição. Agora Johnson tem de mostrar que o preço que os Hawks pagaram por ele não foi alto demais.
Rudy Gay
Idem do anterior. Antes que alguma equipa fizesse uma proposta pelo seu free agent, os Grizzlies ofeceram-lhe um contrato máximo, 82 milhões por 5 anos. Muito dinheiro por um jogador que nunca foi All Star, que tem bons números nas últimas 3 épocas, mas estagnados (mais de 19 pts e 5.5 res) e não tem talento para ser um franchise player (segundo ou terceiro jogador no máximo). É uma época em que Gay vai ter de provar que merece tanto dinheiro pago por ele.
Gilbert Arenas
O ex-Agent Zero, o homem mais falador de toda a NBA, que há apenas duas épocas era o jogador mais mediático e que mais se mediatizava em toda a liga, calou-se. Depois da sua carreira ter caído a pique nos últimos anos (primeiro pelos problemas no joelho, depois pelo incidente com a arma), esta é a época em que precisa de mostrar se ainda tem lugar nesta equipa que já não é a dele. Os Wizards são a equipa de John Wall e Arenas terá de provar que pode ser um bom complemento para ele ou, caso não esteja nos planos para o futuro dos Wizards, provar que ainda tem valor para alguma equipa da liga. Esta é a época para responder à pergunta 'Que é feito de Gilbert Arenas?' ou desaparecer para sempre.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Warriors Still Employing Uptempo Offense
The Golden State Warriors have a new head coach, but it looked like the team we were used to seeing under Don Nelson. The Warriors put up 132 points in their season opening win against the Rockets.The Breakdown
There was some concern that new coach Keith Smart would change up the system drastically, but it doesn't appear that's the case.
Also like Nelson, Smart played his starters for most of the game with David Lee, Stephen Curry, and Monta Ellis all playing at least 39 minutes. Dorrell Wright followed closely behind, playing 36 minutes. This does not bode well for the fantasy value of bench players like Reggie Williams, who only saw 17 minutes tonight.
Bobcats Going With Small Line Up
With a lack of talent at the center position, the Charlotte Bobcats played with a small line up for most of their opening game against the Mavericks.The Breakdown
Nazr Mohammed started, but Tyrus Thomas got big minutes off the bench. Bobcats head coach Larry Brown seems to have very little faith in the rest of the bench and the team's centers, Mohammed and DeSagana Diop. Expect a small line up featuring Thomas at center to be on the court for long stretches and the top 5 players to play huge minutes on a nightly basis.
At this time, it looks like Tyrus Thomas and D.J. Augustin are good pick ups in most leagues. I don't expect spectacular stats from either of them, but 30+ minutes should be produce solid lines on most nights.
Marco Belinelli Starts for Hornets, Plays 35 Minutes
Marco Belinelli opened the season as the New Orleans Hornets' starting shooting guard. He went on to play 35 minutes, scoring 18 points along with 6 rebounds.The Breakdown
Belinelli had won the starting job in the preseason, but no one expected him to play such huge minutes. Deep leaguers should pick him up off the waiver wire immediately just in case these sort of minutes become the norm.
A Look at Knicks Opening Night Starters
Here are the Knicks opening night starters:Center: Timofey Mozgov
Power Forward: Amar'e Stoudemire
Small Forward: Danilo Gallinari
Shooting Guard: Landry Fields
Point Guard: Raymond Felton
The Breakdown
The obvious surprises are Mozgov and Fields starting. Mozgov, though, only played 7 minutes due to foul trouble. Ronny Turiaf saw the bulk of the minutes at center. Mozgov has had a lot of problems keeping his fouls under control, but it is certainly a positive to see him in the starting line up. We'll have to monitor the Knicks' next few games to see if he can stay on the court and see what type of numbers he puts up.
Fields, on the other hand, played 30 strong minutes and ended up with 11 points and 4 rebounds. It appears that Fields will have a bigger role than anticipated on the team and will share duties on the wings with Wilson Chandler, who also played nearly 30 minutes. Deep leaguers will want to scoop up Landry at this point.
J.J. Hickson Starts, Plays 30 Minutes
As Byron Scott had been hinting, he has elected to start J.J. Hickson over Antawn Jamison at power forward.The Breakdown
Hickson played very well in the season opener. If Jamison's uninspired play continues, Hickson may find himself starting and playing big minutes for the entire season. If he is available in your league, I suggest scooping him up.
As Expected, Yao Ming Sits Out Back-to-Back
With the Houston Rockets playing a back-to-back, Yao Ming sat out the game. The Rockets' coaching staff plans to sit Yao for all back-to-backs throughout the season.The Breakdown
It was interesting to note that Chuck Hayes stepped in to start at center and played 39 minutes. He finished with an impressive 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists. Keep in mind that the Rockets were playing the Warriors, so Hayes may have started to match up better with Golden State. We'll have to see if Hayes starts and sees the same number of minutes in the team's next back-to-back. He could be viable spot starter in deep leagues if Hayes continues to start in Yao's absence.
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Raz B Gives Details About Chris And Marques
VIBE: Vibe's far from the first interview you've done this month. Do you feel like your life is being threatened?
Raz B: There’s pressure coming, but I have a lot of protection and when you work for God you have nothing to worry about. People ask why are you coming out now but this has been going on for a very long, Chris has been molesting boys for a while.
How many boys total do you think it's been?
A lot of people share their stories with me. And it's all crazy. Chris used to have me have sex with him and he used to suck my penis. This stuff is satanic, but I thank God for my testimony so I can help someone else.
How long was this going on for?
Between the ages of 13 and 17.
Were you threatened with anything if you refused to have sex with him?
He would text me and say well you know what I did. The confusion is Chris did molest me but they thought he was putting his penis in my bootyhole. But that was Marques Houston. I'm very vocal [now]. I'm not afraid of anything.
Were there any condoms involved?
Um, maybe once it was unprotected. I believe so.
But did you ever adamantly say 'No'?
Finally when I was able to realize these niggas were really gay I was able to leave.
You didn't realize you were taking part in homosexual acts before 17?
Well I didn’t know what the fuck was going on. I was a young kid and these people took advantage of me.
Since this went on for so long, I imagine you may questioned your sexuality?
After awhile… I knew I always liked women and I’ll forever like women. I've never had any male on male relationships. Besides from my past, I’ve never been with a man.
You didn't question yourself in the slightest? Did you not want to even think about the possibility?
As I got older as I got enlightened. Before I lived w Chris I was speaking in tongues. When you got all this money around you're very blinded. As you get older things start to change. But Chris Stokes is a monster and I feel sorry for Marques Houston.
Have you heard if Marques still having sex with young men or boys?
I’ve heard stories that he's had sex with very well known [male] dancers in the game.
So he's a gay man with a problem...
I don’t know Marques like that to say. But any person trying to mess with kids and have sex like that… that’s gay to me homie.
Damn. What kind of psychological damage has your past done to you?
It's done a lot. I'm traumatized. I had to sit back and think. I have a five-year-old son now, so what is my son gonna think when he grows up? He's gonna know that his father spoke the truth. I have no shame in my game, God's going to handle it.
Why not just take Chris Stokes and Marques Houston to court?
That’s a demonic system.
Do you ever get scared that you could follow in the pattern of Chris Stokes and do this to another boy?Never. I broke the curse. Never.
How did you break the curse? Because that shit bothers me. I'm speaking up for kids that can't speak for themselves.
Why not be 100% sure by speaking with a psychologist?The only help that I will ever need is Jesus Christ. I know in my heart and in my spirit what's right, and I know messing with children is wrong.
How did you react to Omarion recently saying you're doing this for attention and money?
That's sad— he just did another Chris Stokes movie, so he's over there supporting that devil. After awhile, it's like, how long can I protect you? I don't know what [his] issue is. Maybe you need to address those. I've never done anything to Omari. You want to talk about my glasses? My glasses are hot! They're one-of-a-kind. Shout out to StevieBoi.com who made my shades. Omari knows the truth. If I said something about him that I know personally about, he'll probably put out a press release saying that I'm lying, so I don't need any attention. You're not doing anything. Only person that's doing something is Raz B because I'm talking about Jesus Christ, and I'm talking about the message. I feel bad for Omari.
That's sad— he just did another Chris Stokes movie, so he's over there supporting that devil. After awhile, it's like, how long can I protect you? I don't know what [his] issue is. Maybe you need to address those. I've never done anything to Omari. You want to talk about my glasses? My glasses are hot! They're one-of-a-kind. Shout out to StevieBoi.com who made my shades. Omari knows the truth. If I said something about him that I know personally about, he'll probably put out a press release saying that I'm lying, so I don't need any attention. You're not doing anything. Only person that's doing something is Raz B because I'm talking about Jesus Christ, and I'm talking about the message. I feel bad for Omari.
Lil Fizz was also joining in on the negative comments...I'm doing what God wants me to do and it’s frustrating when there’s people like Fizz saying I'm a homo. I could say something about Fizz right now. Being honest, Fizz wants me to meet up w him so I can protect him. Me trying to protect the brand of b2k? That’s never going to happen until the brand is completely torn down like Jesus tore the temple down. Chris stokes is the monster and he’s going around creating other monsters. And my family will tell you the truth about chris stokes and his sister and all of 'em. They all used to be in rooms jacking each other and sucking each others dicks and stuff like that. My family wont lie.
Wow. How has your love life as a straight Black man been affected by this?It hasn’t affected my love life. I’ve been with my girl for four years. She's the girl in my new video.
A lesbian friend of mine said she's seen you numerous times at gay pride parades. Why perpetuate that rumor? I’m so comfortable with my sexuality where I don’t judge anyone. If you want me to support you, then I’m going to do that. I’ll deliver my message to anyone.
If you felt in your heart of hearts that you were gay, would you honestly embrace that?No. Not at all.
Why’s that.
From my beliefs, I just wouldn’t. To each his own. I support humanity, the world being of children and taking care of the earth. That’s why I can appear anywhere. If you want me at your pride event, feel free to ask, I will come. Some of my biggest checks come from the homosexuality.
From my beliefs, I just wouldn’t. To each his own. I support humanity, the world being of children and taking care of the earth. That’s why I can appear anywhere. If you want me at your pride event, feel free to ask, I will come. Some of my biggest checks come from the homosexuality.
Have you lost males friends because of this situation?To be honest I have very few friends, but a lot of real men around the world respect me
What about your male industry peers, is it ever awkward?
People don’t perceive me wrong. I’m in Crenshaw rifght now. When I’m at the BET Awards, Soulja Boy bigs me up. I just spoke to will.i.am for about an hour.
People don’t perceive me wrong. I’m in Crenshaw rifght now. When I’m at the BET Awards, Soulja Boy bigs me up. I just spoke to will.i.am for about an hour.
Is will working with you?Nah not yet, but I told him I have a record I really want him to hear. It’s hard catching up with some of these producers. People like to mind their own business. A lot of people don’t want to be associated with messy situations.
This is very true... it seems like your past has infiltrated almost every aspect of your life. Did you ever look at suicide as an option for relief?Yeah, but that’s a weakminded man.
When did you think of that?
I think about it all the time.
I think about it all the time.
On a serious note?Yeah, on a very serious note.
Have you attempted?
Never. I know God has a big plan for me. I want people to look at my story and be inspired.
Never. I know God has a big plan for me. I want people to look at my story and be inspired.
When will your story end?This is me documenting my life. I’m not trying to make anyone look bad. People want to make me out to look like a crazy person, but I’m a victim here. And it's in God's plan that I speak the truth.
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