Key Questions: Joe And The Chipmunks

It's no secret that a lot was learned from last offseason, most notably the fear of getting embarrassed.  Because of that, both sides have taken note and have chosen to keep their mouths shut.  Don't think for a second that the rivalries are not burning deeper than ever.  Last year, everyone went into PCTI3 as friends, not too worried about the outcome.  This offseason, the only friends are the one's on your team. 

Let's take a look at some key questions going into PCTI4 for Joe's squad.  Really pathetic how he puts his name in the team name, but I guess we are used to that from The Actor.

5. Will The Stickman put the excel spreadsheets away and touch a basketball?

Fresh off a kickball injury that sidelined him for months, the Bruise is saying he is ready to get down to business.  The question is what kind of business?  After a recent wedding and an upcoming wedding of his best friend and part time perfect 10 model K. Mo, you can't help but to wonder if the will be staying focused, or if the same issue that has held him back from taking the step into PCTI's elite will hamper him again-another full offseason of not touching a basketball.  We know no matter what he will hand out some punishment, but will it be PCTI1 and 2 (basketball punishment) or PCTI3 (physical punishment)?  We will have our answer in a few months.

4. Is The Brat's jump shot joining him in Scottsdale?

As we have learned, playing one time with someone in a PCTI offseason will shape your entire opinion about them as a player, and fully expect that they will play the same way at PCTI that they did during whatever session you were with them.  The Brat is fresh off two straight sessions shooting roughly 85%, through an array of 3's, mid range, hooks, and Spotcuts (no worries, no righty layups).  Bratstick is going to get his buckets on o-boards and garbage buckets, so if he brings the 90% jump shooting with him, he might be earning his way back in the MVP mix.  That being said, his right hand and temper could easily shatter those dreams. 

3. Will Spotlight be relevant?

The answer is no.  The difference between the Spotcut in PCTI3 and 4 is comparable to Russ Tyler's knucklepuck from playing on the streets to on the USA Jr.'s team.  Unfortunately for Spot, he won't have a goalie mask to hide behind.  With Coach Skillz at the helm, film sessions are aplenty, and shutting down PCTI's most deadly move is top priority.  Who knows, maybe that rebounding ability he has been promoting since he set foot in Dallas last year will finally be on display.

2. What does an Actor/Gaybin backcourt look like?

This new found "Bromance" is almost as believable as Obama and Clinton being friends.  In the media, they will do anything to make it look like they are on the same page. Simply drafting a guy in the 4th round after he shot 70% from the field doesn't warrant any love.  It shows disrespect.  Just a matter of time before the media breaks through this nonsense and these two go at each other again.  Sorry losers, we aren't buying it.

1. What will a Wes/Ben Wilson frontcourt look like?

Meaty.