French Lick Chimes In...

My interview with title contending French Lick...

#1 - what would it mean to win your 1st JBL title?

I don't want to say too much here because I don't want to piss off the JBL God's at all, but it would mean alot. With a JBL championship comes presitge. Winning a Green Jacket is the closest comparison.

#2 - Who do you think is your biggest challenger to the title?

Honestly, it has to be Juan. Golden could very easily win it aswell if a few guys get hot but I think Juan is in the drivers seat. Very deep team.

#3 - why do you think Seoul is in title contention every year?

I have no idea. I'm puzzled with what Seoul does year in year out with the lack of talent that he usually has. It's the JBL's version of "The Secret."

#4 - what happened to the Brussels team this season?

A few injuries early to Zach and EG. One bad decision right away not to deal Dorell Wright for Javale McGee when he had the chance. It really spiralled out of control quickly on him. It's too bad, it always bums me out when Timmy gives up on a fantasy season... Yes, it happens alot!

#5 - would you like to see a 14th team added to the JBL next season? Why or why not?

Sounds like a good idea. 13 is an odd number.

#6 - what were your best 3 moves/trades/FA's you made this year?

Obviously the keeper deadline deal with Tuna stands out as the most important. I wouldn't have had the chance to contend with the team I had. I got a text from tuna after we made that deal, (which took ALOT of haggling) reading "I feel like I just got beatn up and robbed"... lol. Love that. Other than that, I was really happy with the Gooden pick up. He carried me for stretches. The other one was the Aldridge for Curry deal. I guess Timmy woke up one morning and decided he wanted to go small and offered that deal (with no prior communication at all). Needless to say I clicked accept as fast as I could. Sorry Timbo.

#7 - who will finish higher next year - Idaho or Brussels? Why?

At this point, it's got to be Idaho. He's stacked with keepers. A strong Brussels comeback wouldn't surprise me, but Idaho is in better shape right now (at least until he screws it up).

#8 - who do you think the top 5 keepers are for next season? (all teams)

1. Bynum (not close)

After that there are a bunch of good ones... Gortwat, Ibaka, Rubio, Ilyasova, Ryan Anderson, Ty Lawson (gotta have some of my guys on here!) come to mind first. Then there is DeAndre Jordan, James Harden, Pekovic, Javale, maybe Sessions if he stays a Laker... I really can't remember who else is cheap right now. Oh, Greg Stiemsma! The Stiemmer is primed for a huge year!

#9 - which of the 7 categories is least important in your mind?

I typically ignore ato altogether... which makes it kind of odd that I'm currently 1st in ato. I guess I just assume im supposed to have point guards on my team and I leave it up to them to handle things!

#10 - where would you like to see the 22nd JBL Auction held?

Portland! Embassy Suites! Honestly, the JBL roadie earlier this year was just a fantastic trip all around. Portland has it all. I couldn't stop talking up the Embassy Suites once I got back. This needs to be experienced by all.