#1 with a Bullet

After recent remarks, you could claim Jason Terry Uzis oozes confidence. Asked about his role on the Celtics during a team golf tournament, the reputed gunner was quick on the trigger: "My mission is to kill." We think he meant the competition - unless he's turning into a Terryorist - but we're not certain those comments convey what caliber of player Terry is. For the Celtics to contend, his streaky shot will have to be better than semi-automatic.

The Lakers road to the championship might've already hit a speed bump - or at least struck a similar street hazard. Steve Blake incurred an irregular injury when he somehow stepped on a tire shredder strip in a parking lot, which pierced the sole of his left foot. The weird wound will prevent him from practicing for three weeks. It's unclear if the injury occurred, as most do with denticulate deterrents, while the backup was backing up. However it happened, Blake's eyesight must not be as sharp as said serrated spikes.

The city council in Seattle on Monday approved a plan to build a new $490 million arena, a major measure towards founding/finding a future franchise, since the Sonics left the rain for new terrain four years ago. The $200 mill. in agreed upon public financing is a latte lot of (star)bucks. Here's to hoping the home of Sir-Mix-a-Lot is (baby got) back in the NBA mix soon.