Tuesday, March 31, 2015

All-Time Lineups: Final Four Edition

What kind of NBA talent have these teams produced?

KENTUCKY:
C - DeMarcus Cousins
PF - Anthony Davis
SF - Jamal Mashburn
SG - Eric Bledsoe
PG - John Wall

(Dan Issel, Antoine Walker, Tayshaun Prince, Rajon Rondo)

WISCONSIN:
C - Greg Stiemsma
PF - Jon Leuer
SF - Marcus Landry
SG - Michael Finley
PG - Devin Harris

DUKE:
C - Elton Brand
PF - Carlos Boozer
SF - Grant Hill
SG - J.J. Redick
PG - Kyrie Irving

(Luol Deng, Corey Maggette, Christian Laettner, Jabari Parker)

MICHIGAN STATE:
C - Kevin Willis
PF - Zach Randolph
SF - Jason Richardson
SG - Steve Smith
PG - Magic Johnson

(Draymond Green, Scott Skiles, Morris Peterson, Alan Anderson)


Monday, March 30, 2015

Kentucky's "If They Stayed" Roster

Center:
Anthony Davis, Senior
Karl-Anthony Towns, Freshmen
Dakari Johnson, Sophomore 

Power Forward:
Nerlens Noel, Junior
Julius Randle, Sophomore
Willie Cauley-Stein, Junior

Small Forward:
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Senior
James Young, Sophomore
Trey Lyles, Freshmen

Shooting Guard:
Aaron Harrison, Sophomore
Archie Goodwin, Junior
Devin Booker, Freshmen

Point Guard:
Marques Teague, Senior
Andrew Harrison, Sophomore
Tyler Ulis, Freshmen


Feel free to mix and match for the perfect, unbeatable lineup.  

Sunday, March 29, 2015

Wrestlemania 31 Picks

Cesaro & Kidd

Ryback (6/1, Battle Royal)

A.J. Lee & Paige

Randy Orton (+125)

Sting

Daniel Bryan (IC Ladder Match)

John Cena

Bray Wyatt (+300)

Brock Lesnar

Thursday, March 26, 2015

How The WWE Should (Have) Book(ed) Bray Wyatt



The Eater of Worlds.  The New Face of Fear.  The Leader of the Wyatt Family.  That's Bray Wyatt, the best on-mic wrestler in the world today.

For the last month plus he has been calling out The Undertaker with excellent promo, after excellent promo, after excellent promo.  He is alone on the ramp, in the ring, on video.  And he's tremendous.  How many guys could have a feud with themselves?  It's uncanny.  Sure there was some lightning and what not, but this has been all Bray Wyatt.

What Could They Have Done During The Lead Up To Mania ?

Unless Undertaker shocks the world and wrestles a non-Wrestlemania match after Sunday, where will Bray go next and who will be there waiting?  I thought they could have had another wrestler (maybe Sami Zayn, another NXT dude, Bo Dallas, etc.) interfere with Wyatt.  Now I don't want them to distract too much from his great mic work, but in the last one before Mania, why not have a someone set the stage for his next feud?

Will Bray Really Be The New Face Of Fear?

He better win on Sunday.  What does a loss do?  Look at what the Brock Lesnar win over Taker did for his career.  It's gonna be tough to imagine the Undertaker now starting a Wrestlemania losing streak, but a win over Wyatt hurts the product going forward.  Taker hasn't wrestled in a year and he got killed in that match.  The Old Face of Fear doesn't need the win, he's already a mythical creature, give Wyatt the love he deserves with a solid win.

What Will Be Next For Bray Following Wrestlemania?

I'm sure all wrestlers enjoy being out there on their own.  Clearly, Wyatt can hack it.  He doesn't NEED to be in a stable, but he's so good as ones leader.  In the near future struggling characters/wrestlers should seek out Wyatt to be a part of a new family.  (Bo Dallas, his real life brother jumps to mind.)  In fact, they don't know what they're doing with Erick Rowan, so have him come crawling back.

As initiation to join The New Wyatt Family, you have Bray fight these guys.  Get some good matches between Wyatt-Rowan, Wyatt-Dallas, Wyatt-(insert NXT star here), and then BAM, you have a new, dangerous faction.

Who Is Sister Abigail?

Paige.

Just make it Paige, have her creep it up even more and add her to the stable.  No brainer.


Hopefully the WWE reads this and you're welcome.  


(Final Bray Wyatt promo before Mania...)

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Wrestlemania 31 Odds


(Odds courtesy of Bovada.)

WWE World Heavyweight Title Match
Brock Lesnar (champ, +130)
Roman Reigns (-170)

**That was pre Lesnar announcement that he wasn't going to the UFC.**

Updated Odds for Title Fight
Brock Lesnar (champ, -130)
Roman Reigns (-110)

Singles Match
The Undertaker (-350)
Bray Wyatt (+225)

Singles Match
Sting (-700)
Triple H (+400)

Singles Match
Seth Rollins (-135)
Randy Orton (-105)

United States Title Match
Rusev (champ, +275)
John Cena (-450)

Intercontinental Title Ladder Match
Daniel Bryan (3/2)
Dean Ambrose (9/4)
Dolph Ziggler (8/1)
Bad News Barrett (champ, 9/1)
Luke Harper (20/1)
Stardust (25/1)
R-Truth (35/1)

Divas Tag Team Match
A.J. Lee & Paige (-350)
The Bella Twins (+225)

Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal
Damien Mizdow (5/4)
Sheamus (7/4)
Ryback (6/1)
Mark Henry (8/1)
Big Show (12/1)
Curtis Axel (18/1)
Kane (18/1)
The Miz (18/1)
Titus O'Neil (25/1)
Fandango (25/1)
Goldust (40/1)
Heath Slater (40/1)
Jack Swagger (40/1)
Sin Cara (40/1)
Zack Ryder (50/1)
Adam Rose (50/1)
Darren Young (50/1)
Konnor (50/1)

Fatal 4-Way Match
Tyson Kidd & Cesaro (7/4)
The New Day (11/4)
Los Matadores (5/1)
The Usos (6/1)


And be sure to listen to the Keefer Madness: Wrestlemania 31 Preview tonight at 9:55 on 98.5 The Sports Hub. 

Monday, March 23, 2015

Patriots 2015 Draft Picks

With the compensatory picks being announced tonight here is where the Patriots stand for April/May's NFL Draft.

1st (32)
2nd (64)
3rd (96)
3rd (97, compensatory)
4th (101)
4th (131)
6th (177)
7th (219)
7th (253, compensatory)

E:60 Presents WWE: Behind the Curtain

Cinco de Mayo! I'm in.

Friday, March 20, 2015

Keefe's 90's All- NCAA Tournament Team

1st Team
C - Marcus Camby, UMass
PF - Larry Johnson, UNLV
SF - Paul Pierce, Kansas
SG - Kerry Kittles, Villanova
PG - Jalen Rose, Michigan 

2nd Team
C - Juwon Howard, Michigan
PF - Chris Webber, Michigan
SF - Stacy Augmon, UNLV
SG - Vince Carter, North Carolina 
PG - Mike Bibby, Arizona

3rd Team
C - Rasheed Wallace, North Carolina
PF - Corless Williamson, Arkansas
SF - Antonie Walker, Kentucky
SG - Jimmy King, Michigan
PG - Stephon Marbury, Georgia Tech

Thursday, March 19, 2015

Georgia State: Hunter Hits Shot and Floor

Best moment.

R.J. Hunter hits the game winner as his father and coach falls to the floor.


Look at the background in this one (amateur vine work by me, I know) Hilarious.

Iowa State Screws Me Again


Classic. 

2001 I picked Iowa State to win the whole thing.  They lost to #15 Hampton. Thanks a lot Jamaal Tinsley. 

2014 I picked them to win it all again. They lost in the Sweet 16. 

2015 I picked them to make the title game.  They lost to #14 UAB, before we could even settle in. 

It's my fault really. 

I know you don't care.  But I do. 


Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Monday, March 16, 2015

What Is Your Alma Mater Doing?

Besse's is in the NCAA Tournament as a #14 seed getting set to face #3 Notre Dame on Thursday (12:15pm)

My father's is also in the NCAA Tournament as a #12 seed getting set to face #5 Northern Iowa on Friday (1:40pm)


Mine?  Well, we're not in the tournament, but for the first time ever they will have a player drafted in the NFL this April (or May).

How about you?

Thursday, March 12, 2015

B.I.G. Meets Dinosaurs

NFL Players Changing Teams All Over The Place

New acquisitions, so far...

New England Patriots
OLB/DE Jabaal Sheard
WR Brandon Gibson
TE Scott Chandler
RB Travaris Cadet
CB Bradley Fletcher

Buffalo Bills
RB LeSean McCoy
QB Matt Cassel
G Richie Incognito 
WR Percy Harvin

New York Jets
CB Darrelle Revis
WR Brandon Marshall
QB Ryan Fitzpatrick
G James Carpenter
CB Buster Skrine
CB Antonio Cromartie

Miami Dolphins
DT Ndamukong Suh
TE Jordan Cameron
WR Kenny Stills


Pittsburgh Steelers
RB DeAngelo Williams

Baltimore Ravens

Cincinnati Bengals
LB A.J. Hawk
DE Michael Johnson

Cleveland Browns
QB Josh McCown
WR Brian Hartline
CB Tramon Williams


Indianapolis Colts
WR Andre Johnson
RB Frank Gore
LB Trent Cole
OT Todd Herremans

Houston Texans
QB Brian Hoyer
S Rahim Moore
DT Vince Wilfork
WR Cecil Shorts

Tennessee Titans
WR Harry Douglas
LB Brian Orakpo

Jacksonville Jaguars
TE Julius Thomas
DT Jared Odrick
OT Jermy Parnell


Denver Broncos
TE Owen Daniels

Kansas City Chiefs
WR Jeremy Maclin
S Tyvon Branch
G Ben Grubbs

San Diego Chargers
G Orlando Franklin
WR Jacoby Jones
WR Stevie Johnson

Oakland Raiders
RB Roy Helu
C Rodney Hudson
LB Malcolm Smith
TE Lee Smith
RB Trent Richardson


New York Giants
RB Shane Vereen

Philadelphia Eagles
QB Sam Bradford
RB Ryan Mathews
LB Kiko Alonso
CB Byron Maxwell
LB Brad Jones
CB Walter Thurmond III
RB DeMarco Murray

Dallas Cowboys
LB Keith Rivers
RB Darren McFadden
DE Greg Hardy

Washington Redskins
DE Ricky Jean-Francois
DT Stephen Paea
DT Terrance "Pot Roast" Knighton
CB Chris Culliver


Green Bay Packers

Detroit Lions
DT Haloti Ngata

Chicago Bears
LB Pernell McPhee
S Antrel Rolle

Minnesota Vikings
QB Shaun Hill
WR Mike Wallace


New Orleans Saints
C Max Unger
CB Brandon Browner
RB C.J. Spiller
LB Dannell Ellerbe

Atlanta Falcons
LB Justin Durant
WR Leonard Hankerson
LB Brooks Reed

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
LB Bruce Carter

Carolina Panthers
WR Ted Ginn
OT Michael Oher


Seattle Seahawks
TE Jimmy Graham
DB Will Blackmon
CB Cary Williams

San Francisco 49ers
WR Torrey Smith
DT Darnell Dockett
RB Reggie Bush

Arizona Cardinals
G Mike Iupati
LB Sean Witherspoon
LB LaMarr Woodley

St. Louis Rams
QB Nick Foles
LB Akeem Ayers
DL Nick Fairley


(I'll continue to update this post.)

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Darrelle Revis Signs With The Jets

Words. I have no words.

The Undertaker Answers Back

Bray Wyatt has been calling out The Undertaker for weeks.  And, nothing.  No response from The Deadman... who might be legit dead after what happened against Brock Lesnar at Wrestlemania XXX.  Are we going to get this match, or what?

How can you resurrect Taker?  This is how I would do it...


Give that a shot.  How could he resist?

Well this is actually what did it for Wyatt on last night's episode of RAW.


Whitney defeats Becca by KO in thrilling 12th round

In last night's finale of The Bachelor, Season 19, we found ourselves in the 12th and final round episode. The culmination, if you will.





Looking back, the early rounds were fairly subdued, the competitors feeling each other out, perhaps. But as we got into the middle rounds things heated up - the Kelsey/Ashley I. showdown, Britt's dramatic departure, Jade's porn past, and finally, the shocking departure of Kaitlyn and Becca's big reveal. With that, there was little doubt this last round would be a thrilling, edge-of-your-seat drama. And it delivered - back-and-forth drama that had me wavering back and forth as to what would happen. I went through so many scenarios of how it could all end. Could we see him propose to both? A Bachelor version of Sister Wives with an ABC spin off? Will he pick either of them? WHAT WILL HAPPEN?!?! It was tremendous ebb and flow as we say in the boxing world, reminding me a lot of Corrales-Castillo I.



The episode itself consisted of each finalist meeting Chris' family in Iowa. We started with Whitney and man, it got a little over the top for me. At one point I started to feel like she was morphing into AshLee Frazier in Sean's season. First was the emotional toast at lunch, and she could barely get through it. We've got kids at the table and she's crying her way through a belabored proclamation of love. For most of us, we'd be dreading it so much we'd make it quick and painless. As my grandfather used to say, "Good food, good meat. Good God, let's eat!" But not Whit, she relished the moment and dialed up the drama.

Which reminds me, to this day this is still the best toast I've ever seen at a dinner:





Then she meets with the sisters. Whitney talks about leaving Chicago for Iowa and how she can be a nurse anywhere. Look, honey. We've all seen how small this town is. I'm pretty sure they don't have a hospital and just rely on a doctor doing home visits with his hand bag.

After meeting the sisters, she hangs with Chris' mom and talks about how much she loves her and oh my god, my patience is wearing thin. I went into this thing rooting for her and it's becoming more difficult. She's at a 9 right now and we really need her down to a 4, tops.

Chris then says bye to Whitney and heads into some industrial looking barn for a beer with his dad and brethren. There, this dude just preached:



The day concludes and we cut to Becca, who emerges from the limo with a ridiculous unbutton job on her shirt. The Virgin? No, The Chessmaster at work.











































The day itself is much more subdued. We're spared another emotional toast at the lunch table, though it was funny to note that they sat Chris and Becca in the same exact two seats that he sat in with Whitney. I didn't notice, did they eat the same lunch too?

After lunch she sits with Chris' mom and this is where we start to see Becca's game start to slip. It's a tough conversation where she's describing these feelings she's not familiar with and Chris' mom keeps pointing out exactly what it is: love. But we have to remind ourselves this is a woman who, Virgin aside, had never brought a guy home. She's never been in love. Of course she doesn't know what any of this feels like. How can we expect her to know if she's really in love or not? We can see things starting to slip away. We've just witnessed a pitcher lose a no-hitter in the 9th inning of a 1-0 game then give up a 2-run walkoff homerun. All that great work to get to this moment and you blow it in the last inning.

The family breaks it down after, and his brother-in-law is spot on again. He tells the room it's not an analytical decision. Despite all the things that could convince you to make a decision one way, ultimately he'll need to make a decision based on his gut and love. Preach on, brother!

That night he sees Becca for a final time and they have an honest discussion about where she's at in the process. It's clear, she doesn't know and can't commit. And while there's nothing wrong with that, it's clear it's bother Chris. And after a long hug between them, you couldn't help but feel like the tide had turned. We've just witnessed a pitcher lose a no-hitter in the 9th inning of a 1-0 game then give up a 2-run walk-off homer. All that great work to get to this moment and you blow it in the last inning.

And with that, it's time for the moment we've all been waiting for. Neil Lane. He shows up to Chris' room to look at rings and comments on the cold weather and never thinking he'd be in Iowa. That's so Neil Lane. Neil's really pushing the rose gold this season, which is interesting. Chris looks at a few different options with Neil. The biggest takeaway from this was Chris needing a manicure. I know he's a farmer but can we get an Asian to work on these, please?











































With that out of the way, we head to the rose ceremony which is set up in some dank barn in Iowa. I think there's a backstory like it's some childhood relic or something, but I'm so anxious and nervous to see who is getting out of the limo first I don't pay any attention. They preview the women and Whitney is on fire. She looked great in Bali, but this is next level for her. Becca looks great too, but that's never really been a question. We're tortured through the footage of both limo rides, and finally it's time. The door opens, and as the foot hits the pavement we see the bottom of a red dress. It's Becca. We all know what this means, but obviously she doesn't. Which got me thinking...when they get out of the limo I wonder if they're looking around for signs that the other woman was already there? I'd be examining the hay and shit, looking for footprints, disheveled hay that could've been dragged by a dress, a puddle of tears somewhere. Anything.

Becca makes her way up to the platform inside the barn and Chris begins his monologue. He talks about how open and honest she's been, how much he cares for her, and then it comes. Knight to King 4, Checkmate. She's just not there yet, not ready, not quite where he's at in terms of knowing his feelings and where he wants things to go. It's no surprise, nor something that was new news, but at this point it's shit or get off the pot and Chris knew she was no guarantee. She responds about how much she respected him, and this is officially the cleanest breakup of all time. Just an incredible amount of class and respect displayed by both.

So we move on, and it's Whitney's turn. And it was beautiful. Whitney told him how much she loved him, and when it was Chris' turn, he told her he loved her. And right then you could tell she knew. She had prevailed. Chris told her everything about the moment felt right, and he dropped to one knee and proposed. Can't help but be happy for them both. For all the shit this franchise get with their failed relationships, this was a pretty nice proposal and I'm hopeful they make it.


At the conclusion, we transitioned into the "After the Final Rose" ceremony and instead of recapping the whole thing, I'll touch on some highlights:

Chris and Becca were once again incredibly respectful and appreciative of one another, but they've both clearly moved on. No hard feelings, no regrets.

Jimmy Kimmel bringing out the cow named Juan Pablo who can't speak English - and CBH telling the cow "Ees okay" was hands down the funniest moment of the night. They clearly HATE JP.

This double bachelorette thing didn't seem well received, but I have to tell you, I LOVE IT. And here's why:

  1. Brit is made for TV - hot, dramatic, an aspiring actress. She'll kill it. Kaitlyn is definitely the cooler of the two, but she's just as hot. Male ratings should skyrocket.
  2. 25 guys fighting for not one, but TWO dimes is going to be unintentionally funny. I hope they bring back Mikey T. and James from Desiree's season. Those guys were made for this season.
  3. The drama that's going to be created will be like nothing we've ever seen before. Think about, this is a watered down version of Bachelor Pad and Bachelor in Paradise. We'll see guys flip flopping, switching from Brit to Kaitlyn if they feel like another guy has the inside edge. The cocktail hours will be BONKERS - they'll be scrambling at the last second deciding who they'll dedicate their time to in hopes for a rose, jockeying for roses. And then of course Brit and Kaitlyn fighting over a guy they both want. Don't underestimate how could this could all be.
After they announced the double bachelorette, there were two people in the audience I loved:

This chick - arms out all wide like hey guys hold up, DO ANY OF YOU REALIZE WHAT JUST HAPPENED?!?!

And this guy, because there's nothing funnier than a stunned, middle-aged white guy in the live studio audience at the After the Final Rose ceremony. C'mon, bro.












































And that was it. A great ending for Chris and Whitney, Becca has learned what love is, and we get two for the price of one in the next season of The Bachelorette(s). And Ashley S. will be on the Bachelor in Paradise 2. Now we just need to endure another stupid season of Dancing with the Stars.

May 18 can't come soon enough.

Monday, March 9, 2015

Best Starting 5 That Did NOT Win NBA Title

Mentioned this on twitter the other night and got a bunch of responses.  My two (off the top of my head with no research or stats back up) were...

1993-94 ORLANDO MAGIC

PG: Penny Hardaway
SG: Nick Anderson
SF: Dennis Scott
PF: Horace Grant
C: Shaquille O'Neal

1995-96 SEATTLE SUPERSONICS

PG: Gary Payton
SG: Hersey Hawkins
SF: Detlef Schrempf
PF: Shawn Kemp
C: Ervin Johnson

I heard a lot of suggestions, but I stand by these two.   (I should probably point out that teams prior to the 1980s I did not include.  There was like 8 teams, and I went with what I know.)

Another criteria people seem to overlook was they guys had to be nasty THAT season.  Not for their career.

I got a lot of...

2003-04 LOS ANGELES LAKERS
PG: Gary Payton
SG: Kobe Bryant
SF: Devean George
PF: Karl Malone
C: Shaquille O'Neal

The Mailman was a shell of himself.  11.5 PPG in the playoffs.  D. George?  He went D3 so I respect him, but still.  Kobe/ Shaq are legit obviously, they did win 3 straight from 2000-02.  I understand this submission, but reject it.

Others I got...

1996-97 UTAH JAZZ
PG: John Stockton
SG: Jeff Hornacek
SF: Bryon Russell
PF: Karl Malone
C: Greg Ostertag

Two Dream Teamers and Three shit bums.  Ok, Horny could shoot, but I'm a no on late 90s Jazz.

Mid 1990s NEW YORK KNICKS
PG: Derek Harper
SG: John Starks
SF: Charles Smith
PF: Charles Oakley
C: Patrick Ewing

Strong.  I'll still take the Sonics or the Magic.

1996-97 HOUSTON ROCKETS
PG: Matt Maloney
SG: Clyde Drexler
SF: Mario Elie
PF: Charles Barkley
C: Hakeem Olajuwon

So, this is kinda like the 03-04 Lakers where a group of the starting lineup had won previously.  I know why people want to mention this group.  3 Hall of Famers!!!  Matt Maloney though?  Matt Maloney and Mario Elie?  I'll pass.


These last three teams I loved and deserve recognition.

1999-2000 PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
PG: Damon Stoudamire
SG: Steve Smith
SF: Scottie Pippen
PF: Rasheed Wallace
C: Arvydas Sabonis

2001-02 SACRAMENTO KINGS
PG: Mike Bibby
SG: Doug Christie
SF: Peja Stojakovic
PF: Chris Webber
C: Vlade Divac

2004-05 PHOENIX SUNS
PG: Steve Nash
SG: Joe Johnson
SF: Quentin Richardson
PF: Shawn Marion
C: Amar'e Stoudemire

Hmmm... Starting to think one of these teams could be the best ever not to win.  There's no right answer, but there are wrong answers and they include Matt Maloney.




Thursday, March 5, 2015

Ghost Whisperer Drinking Game


I know what you're thinking, "What the hell?"  Well, calm down.  This is the official* Ghost Whisperer Drinking Game Guide.

Now, I never watched this show while it was on CBS from 2005-2010.  But who among us isn't a huge Jennifer Love Hewitt fan?  Of course you are.  Well it's not hard to find this show now, constant re-airings on Ion, WE, Oxygen, etc. or you can check it on Netflix.  

I first watched this show because of JLH, but in Season 2 they introduce Jay Mohr (who is terrific) and in Season 4 Jamie Kennedy (decent) joins the cast.  Plus it's ghosts, so why not?  

There are a few constants throughout the show hence the inspiration for the Drinking Game...

*Not Official 

(Jennifer Love Hewitt's character = Melinda Gordon)


DRINK ONCE:
  • For each outfit Melinda wears with cleavage. 
  • When Melinda is in a nightgown, nighty, teddy, etc.
  • Every time someone asks Melinda a "How" question: (How do you know? Etc.)
  • When Melinda says "Earthbound spirits."
  • Every time Melinda uses the shows version of "google" to get info on a person.
  • Whenever Jay Mohr (Professor Rick Payne) mentions or eats food.
  • Whenever Professor Payne shows Melinda something in a book.
  • Every time Melinda screams.
  • Whenever Melinda has/ drinks a coffee/tea
  • Anytime Melinda or Jim shower or say they are going to shower.

DRINK TWICE:
  • When Melinda references "The Light."

FINISH YOUR DRINK:
  • When a ghost (I mean Earthbound spirit) crosses over.



Wednesday, March 4, 2015

The Rise and Fall of WWE Trailer



Sad but true. The guy (or gal) that put this together did a tremendous job.

The Rise and Fall of the WCW and ECW were both quality documentaries.  What's the over/under for this one being a reality?  2020?  2018?  After this Wrestlemania?

I want to like the product, and there are some current wrestlers (Bray Wyatt, Mizdow) that I enjoy.  But too much of it sucks.

(h/t @BillyLanni for tweeting this trailer)



Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Bray Wyatt Continues To Call Out The Undertaker

I'm in! Can't wait for this match up at Wrestlemania at the end of the month.

Most Exciting Player in Boston?

Last night on the show the question was brought up: Who is the most exciting player currently in Boston?

Tough.  Isaiah Thomas jumps out and was the imputes for this question.  Here's my best guess for each of the four major teams.

CELTICS:

Isaiah Thomas
Without a doubt.  The smallest guy on the floor each night is also the best scorer the Celtics have had since Paul Pierce.  He's been a shot in the arm for this franchise, and is the most fun player to watch on the team hands down.

Honorable Mention: Marcus Smart, James Young

RED SOX:

David Ortiz?
Not playing in the field hurts his case because you won't see diving plays or sicks throws.  But when he is at the plate you are most likely to stay watching compared to any other player.

Honorable Mentions: Mookie Betts, Hanley Ramirez, Pablo Sandoval

PATRIOTS:

Rob Gronkowski
Has to be.  On and off the field.  He does things that no other player in the NFL can do.  Legit chance of being the best TE of all-time.

Honorable Mention: Darrelle Revis (for now), Julian Edelman

BRUINS:

?  I got nothin.

David Pastrnak?  

Who knows.