The ic You Can't Scratch (from the lineup)

RUDI - The consensus seems to be the NBA Playoffs are once again exciting with the infusion of some young, new talent and rejuvenated superstars. Most of the Western Conference games are past my bed time, so I'm stuck with sloppy 74-69 contests like last night's Cavs-Celts mess. Anyway, the hope of a team reaching 100 points in a game I can actually watch keeps me interested for now - at least until the inevitable Spurs-Pistons Finals.

Another storyline that has grabbed my attention is all of the solid "ics" (pronounced ˈich) still playing in the second season. As a fellow "ic" (although pronounced ick - like what comes out of people's mouths when they see my grease stains) I am proud to see so many of these players having an impact on their teams. We share the last two letters of our surnames and also an affinity for lazy defense, chucking 3-point bombs and lack of personal hygiene. Let's take a look at the All-"ic"-Team.

Aleksandar Pavlovic
#3 Cleveland Cavaliers
Guard - Forward

2008 Playoffs Statistics
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PPG 3.0
RPG 1.00
APG 0.0



Vladimir Radmanovic
#10 Los Angeles Lakers
Forward

2008 Playoffs Statistics
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PPG 8.2
RPG 2.90
APG 1.7



Sasha Vujacic
#18 Los Angeles Lakers
Guard

2008 Playoffs Statistics
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PPG 8.7
RPG 1.90
APG 0.7



Peja Stojakovic
#16 New Orleans Hornets
Forward

2008 Playoffs Statistics
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PPG 14.7
RPG 5.50
APG 0.5



Not a bad team. We need someone on the defensive glass though...and a point guard. Since this is a playoffs post it looks like I will have to suit up for the Celtics (love the green and black!). OK, I will play point - we'll move Rondo to the two guard and Ray to the nursing home.