D-Will in Dallas!

Deron Williams had a good weekend in Dallas for the All-Star festivities. He finished runner-up to Steve Nash in the Skills Challenge, and he played well in the actual All-Star game. He came in during the second quarter, and he was all over the place. He had 5 assists in the quarter, as well as a huge dunk where he came flying in from the sideline. He also threw an alley-oop and caught one of his own and slammed it down like a real man. He put on a great performance in front of his homeslices (that's gangster for family and friends, since he is from Dallas and since he is probably a gangster). He finished with 14 points and 6 assists, and did his country, state, and team proud. Good work Williams.

Now it's back to business for the Utah Jazz. They have a game in Houston tomorrow night, then New Orleans on Wednesday, followed by a Friday night game at Golden State. If the Jazz are going to trade Carlos Boozer, it has to be fast, since the trade deadline is this Friday. It will be interesting to see if Utah makes a move, but I would be surprised if they do. They have been so hot lately, it might not be a good idea to shake up a good thing--we shall see. I'm ready to get back to real basketball; this week break feels more like a month!

I'm going to go hang the life-size poster of Deron Williams above my bed right now.