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FIVE QUICK NBA THOUGHTS 1. Bayern Munich Jerseys . GREIVIS VASQUEZ (Raptors): Has been sensational for the Raps in the past few weeks. His confidence in his three-point shooting and his ability to make difficult shots in the lane have been huge. He runs the team well and plays with wonderful enthusiasm. Major pick-up as a back-up point guard and hes finally settled in to his role and comfort level in Toronto. Really fun/upbeat personality who loves the game and plays with a swagger. Fun to see it all coming together for him. 2. ALLEN IVERSONS NO. 3 RETIRED IN PHILLY: In an otherwise gloomy season in Philadelphia, this was the definite highlight. Talk about a guy that absolutely carried his team and was the heart and soul of his franchise. Loved the passion and toughness he played with. When you think of great small guards who have ever played the game, hes right at the top of the list. His competitive spirit resonated throughout the teams he led and the city that adopted him. I think back to broadcasting the 2001 Raptors seven-game series in the Eastern Conference semi-finals against them and he was awesome. A complete joy to watch. Willed his team to the NBA Finals. Deserving honour. 3. NY KNICKS: I talk about AI and his competitive spirit and then I watch the Knicks vs. Bulls game on Sunday and just shake my head. The wheels have come off and Im not surprised one bit. When the Knicks were in Toronto twice during the pre-season I could sense from chatting with their folks an over-confidence about what they achieved last season and the feeling that they would just pick up where they left off. It aint that easy. Last season doesnt mean a thing - youve got to start off all over again. Complacency can be a killer. Whats the old line? "Good is the enemy of great". Doubt the Knicks would ever be considered great but they sure were good last year. When you enjoy those good spoils of success and arent ready for the grind again it spells trouble. I feel bad for head coach Mike Woodson, its not like he hasnt called them and challenged them on things constantly. Losing battle right now. House cleaning coming. 4. JIMMER FREDETTE (Bulls): Nice pick-up for John Paxson and Gar Forman. This team is playing great yet lacks consistent offensive fire power. Wouldnt surprise me to see Jimmer earn some playing time in a few weeks after he gets adjusted to the new system. Remember last season, Nate Robinson and Marco Belinelli were huge for them off the bench as DJ Augustin has been this year. Jimmer will give them another three-point threat. Yes, hes got challenges defensively due to his size - he lacks lateral quicks - but he will compete his tail off and stick shots if he gets in. Im sure hell get a good look down the road this month. Solid under-the-radar move. 5. THABO SEFOLOSHA and KENDRICK PERKINS (Thunder): Both banged up right now in OKC and with the return of Russell Westbrook its been a revolving door around Kevin urant yet I think its all a blessing for their organization. Its been "Force Feed" time for Reggie Jackson, Steven Adams, Jeremy Lamb and Perry Jones and theyve developed folks that need to grow as players quickly in an elite environment. From April 15 onward when both injured guys will be back for the Playoffs, the depth and experience of these challenges will help this team become steadier and more consistent when the stakes are higher. Manuel Neuer Jersey .com) - The Winnipeg Jets placed defenceman Paul Postma on injured reserve Tuesday. Nicolas Feldhahn Jersey . Felton pleaded guilty to attempted criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of a firearm. He admitted he knowingly had a large-capacity ammunition magazine and a semi-automatic pistol without a license.TORONTO - Toronto FC continues to field calls on Jermain Defoe but, barring the right offer, expects the English striker to report back for duty Jan. 17.A string of English Premier League teams, most in the lower end of the standings, has been linked to the 32-year-old forward but most have seemingly balked at the cost given his wages and transfer fee. Toronto appears willing to sell him at the right price but is not interested in a loan.General manager Tim Bezbatchenko makes no apologies for playing hardball.Its expensive to get a reliable striker who has experience, he said in an interview Thursday. Jermain, for me, when theres a dearth of talent out there, in the January transfer window theres few players that have the pedigree that Jermain has.So it doesnt surprise me that they are after him. But theres a market value for every player. Should someone come with an offer, then obviously wed have to entertain it but right now teams are trying to be clever and of course theyre going to say what theyre going to say to try to get the best deal for themselves. But were not buying.Toronto, it appears, will have no issue with keeping a healthy, motivated Defoe.Jermain, when he wants to play, we think hes a top-three player in the league, Bezbatchenko said.Noting the addition of assistant coach Robin Fraser, who worked with Thierry Henry and Tim Cahill at the New York Red Bulls, Bezbatchenko said were creating an environment that someone like Jermain, I think, can thrive in.The English transfer window closes at the end of the month.Toronto has given permission to Defoe, returning from a groin injury, to train with his former club Tottenham. The one-week training period began Thursday.The club can confirm that Jermain Defoe will train with our development squad for the next week in order to maintain his fitness during the MLS close season, Spurs said Thursday on its website. Toronto manager Greg Vanney called it another preparation step.As of now we look forward to having him here the 17th. Nothing else has changed on any of that side, Vanney told reporters Thursday.Vanney was also not surprised by the interest in Defoe.Hes a good striker and everybody is looking at him. But right now hes with us and we expect right now thats hes back. Because nothings been changed in any of the discussions that have been had.. Mats Hummels Jersey. efoe scored 11 goals in 16 league games for Toronto in an injury-interrupted debut MLS season in 2014.Just touched down in the UK from south of France, was training with my fitness guy feeling stronger than ever! #Ready, Defoe tweeted earlier in the week. His future in Toronto has been up in the air since the MLS club turned down a franchise-record transfer offer at the end of the summer transfer window.Defoe is expected back earlier than most other TFC players because of his injury rehab. The rest will arrive for medicals Jan. 24-25 with the first on-field session Jan. 26.Should Defoe return as planned, Toronto will have a full complement of strikers with Brazils Gilberto, Luke Moore, Robbie Findley, Bright Dike and Jordan Hamilton.Well have to figure out what the best pairing is, said Vanney. Thats what its going to come down to for me.Vanney spoke highly of Findleys work ethic and suggested the eight-year veteran will come to camp with something to prove after a limited role last season with Real Salt Lake.Gilberto, meanwhile, is looking to report in better shape this season than last, with Vanney saying the Brazilian DP got an eye-opener when he arrived last year unfit after a lengthy layoff.He knows that and he felt that was contributing factor to a slow start for him in getting goals, the coach said. I do believe hell show up a lot more motivated and he understands what the challenges are within the league now. He wants to be strong when he gets here.Toronto is one of several MLS clubs said to be interested in U.S international forward Jozy Altidore, currently with Sunderland.Vanney clarified the clubs position somewhat Thursday, saying Toronto is interested in any marquee player returning to the league.Any time a big-time player is coming back to the league, we want to be in the discussion, he said. Theres a lot of mechanisms that have to go in place for a lot of those things to happen ... who knows where that ends up? Were going to be there if theres a discussion to be had. That would be said of any other player who comes back that can add to our roster and make us a better team.With Altidore reportedly looking for designated player status, something would have to give on the Toronto roster with three DPs currently under contract.———Follow @NeilMDavidson on Twitter. Youth NFL Jerseys Cheap Stitched Jerseys Cheap NFL Gear Cheap Jerseys From China China Womens NFL Jerseys Nike NFL Jerseys China Discount NFL Jerseys ' ' '