The dunk that nobody cares about

Thanks to the kind folks at ebaumnation.com, the world was finally introduced to the dunk that could change the way we look at basketball forever.

Only kidding.

On July 22, ebaumnation.com released the famously mysterious tape of LeBron James being posterized by a teenager. As we've all heard from every sports outlet in the world, Nike—who sponsored James' basketball camp—did its best impersonation of the Gestapo and seized the tapes before anybody released it to the mass media.

Not sure how ebaumnation got their hands on it, but it sure made this the most over-hyped story since Susan Boyle (God forbid a person is both hideous AND talented).

I'm sorry for not buying into James being dunked on because I highly doubt James was playing at the same level of an NBA game. I can't imagine LBJ walking on a court with lowly college players wanting to impress them all immensely.

My congratulations goes out to Jordan Crawford. No doubt Crawford has been praying every night before bed that this video some way surfaces.

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Each day up until the NBA Draft on Thursday, June 25, I will be taking control of an NBA franchise to select its next star (it seems in this classes case, its next seventh man).

8. New York Knicks — James Harden, G, Arizona State

What has more potholes than the streets of New York City? Damn, you guessed it.

How did former President of Basketball Operations Isiah Thomas leave the city alive? Thomas should be prisoned for what he did to the proud and loud New York franchise.

Well, former Indiana Pacers CEO Donnie Walsh swooped in to save the Knicks. And who did Walsh and Head Coach Mike D'Antoni select with the sixth selection last year? I'm being serious when I say; Italian forward Danilo Gallinaro.

Gallinaro proved his worth in the 2008-09 season with a whopping six points per contest! I know he was hurt for the majority of the season, but the Knicks passed on Brook Lopez, D.J. Augustin and Eric Gordon. Trust me; if the Knicks could press 'reset' on the 2008 NBA Draft, they would soil their pants from happiness.

I'm sure D'Antoni has drawn bunches of "I love Stephen Curry" and "Mr. Mike Curry" doodles at his desk during the already long offseason. Curry's amazing offensive abilities would make him an ideal fit in D'Antoni's up-tempo style. But, I've got Curry plucked at this point.

Scooping Harden at No. 8 gives the Knicks excellent value. The left-handed, 6-foot-5 wing offers the Knicks a solid scoring option along with some tough, durable defense. Harden's first step is a slow one (reminds me of Chicago's John Salmons), but the senior Sun Devil should produce right away. I wouldn't be shocked if Harden makes First-Team All-Rookie next season.

The Knicks aren't worried about the 2009-10 season, though. Their eyes are set on some guy named LeBron. Ever heard of him?