10 Things I want to Think

These are 10 things that I like about the half-over NFL season and the newly-begun NBA season

NBA
1. Andrew Bogut's leaping ability. I cannot stress how much I like Andrew Bogut. He may be the hardest working big man in the NBA. As a bonus, he carries an epic chin beard around with him all the time. For an Aussie, the man can really jump like a gazelle.

2. Mike Conley's effort. I know that Mike Conley is not worth the massive contract that he signed this off season, but he is really trying to play like a top flight point guard this season. He is assisting at a higher rate than normal, and that is a direct result of better penetration.

3. Kevin Love's magnet hands. Magnets are the only logical explanation as to why a 6'9", maybe a bit pudgy, white guy can grab 31 rebounds in an NBA game. He has "it" when it comes to rebounding, no arguing with that.

4. Point Guards. There are so many amazing playmakers at the point guard position in the NBA this year. Steve Nash, Jason Kidd, Deron Williams, Chris Paul, Derrick Rose, Brandon Jennings, John Wall, Rajon Rondo. Don't forget about solid players like Chauncey Billups, Raymond Felton, Tyreke Evans, Steph Curry, Russel Westbrook...etc. There is an exciting point guard on display every night in this league!

5. LA Clippers highlights. The Clippers have, in my opinion, the two hardest dunkers in the NBA. Blake Griffin and Deandre Jordan both dunk as hard as possible every night. This team is so young and so fun to watch. Griffin, Eric Gordon, Eric Bledsoe, and Al Farouq Aminu make this an exciting team for years to come.

NFL
1. Enormous Running Backs. I love the physical running of Steven Jackson and Peyton Hillis. They run over and through everyone that they can on every play. These are the kind of people that give football its physicality.

2. Complete players. The downfield blocking of Carolina Panther's Steve Smith impresses me week in and week out. He is on a terrible team, he barely gets the ball, but he gives 100% effort on every play.

3. Parity. I don't know how much I like the parity in the NFL this season, with no teams standing out through the first 10 weeks, but it sure makes things interesting. However, my pick 'em league is definitely suffering.

4. Peyton Manning. I will never get tired of complementing this guy. Who would think that Dallas Clark looks like a trade chip with Tamme playing so good as his fill in? It would never happen, but Manning can make anybody look like a star if they have decent hands and can run a route the same way twice. He carries the Colts like no other QB carries their team.

5. Sports Blogs. I love Peter King's MMQB, Don Banks' Quick Hits, the ESPN NFL Blog, Bill Simmons, I even enjoy Jason Whitlock once in a while (a long while). There are some really really talented writers in this world of sports.

Next time I post, probably after Thanksgiving, I want to look at player salaries in the NBA, NFL, and MLB in 3 consecutive posts. Here's hoping!