Best of the Web: Boston and Bruce Bowen, Brendan Haywood’s ignorance, and the best 2010 mock draft

• Rapsfan of Raptors Republic has the local perspective on Toronto GM Bryan Colangelo acquiring Amir Johnson. Check it out and bookmark this site.

• Celticsblog attacks the rumor Bruce Bowen turned down a contract from Boston. Got thoughts on what the O.G. of lockdown defenders should do? One more season or retirement for Mr. Leg Kick? Let us know in the comment box below.

• The Hoop Doctors have the prescription for the 2010 NBA draft. Get at this site and get at us with your draft predictions in the comment box below.

• Blazers Edge breaks down the players Portland should recognize during honor the past ceremonies at half-time this year. Hey, where’s James ‘Hollywood’ Robinson and Robert Pack?

• Hardwood Houdini argues that numbers and statistics should play a greater role in basketball analysis. An interesting read.

• I was going to address Brendan Haywood’s ignorant attack on Stephon Marbury, but Kelly Dwyer, of yahoo’s ball don’t lie, summed things up perfectly.

• Indycornrows has the latest word on Mike Dunleavy’s health. Will Dunleavy and the NBA’s most underrated player Danny Granger turn around the Pacers in 2010?

• The Score’s Courtsurfing has a write-up and video clip of the 2009 NBA draft through the eyes of Toronto’s DeMar DeRozan.

• Kevin Arnovitz, who is filling in for Henry Abbott on the legendary truehoop, questions if Lou Williams is ready to start at point-guard for Philadelphia. 

• HoopsVibe’s very own John Nguyen kills it with a comparison between coaching legends Phil Jackson and Red Auerbach. Bookmark his blog Flagrant Foul and get at his archive!

• Word is other sports exist besides basketball. Craveonline has all your needs covered from football to MMA, so check it out.