Monta Ellis admits he lied, Patrick Ewing hopes Jr. makes it, Francisco Rodriguez could remain with Angels, Shaun Alexander isn’t retired and Alex Smith is hurting.

As we enter the top five, the players are getting even better with guys like Dwyane Wade, Scottie Pippen, Charles Barkley, and Kevin Garnett appearing on this list.

The Supersonics franchise is ecstatic about their impending move to Oklahoma City, and why shouldn’t they be? Buster Gunning, a Seattle native, recently took a trip through “The Big Friendly” (it is really called that) and can whole-heartedly agree with the players' excitement.

Weeks and months of waiting has finally come to an end, and Draft day is officially here.

Which players have played the best through the Conference Finals?

Born within six months of each other in opposite corners of the world, two seven footers who are finalists for the Basketball Hall of Fame this fall are two of the best ever to play the center position.