Posts Tagged ‘NBA Basketball’

Wizards Fans Hate LeBron (And Now, Me)

This past Wednesday night, my homie Vaughan and I were in attendance (upper deck, $10 student tickets) to watch King James and company take on the local NBA franchise, the Washington Wizards. Here’s five things I experienced and/or learned: 1. The people of D.C. HATE LeBron with a passion. Almost...

November 22nd, 2009 | SMOKE BREAK, Sports | Read More

Video: Kevin Garnett’s 75-Foot Shot

Even though it didn’t beat the buzzer, KG’s 75-feet heave-shot was remarkable in Thursday night’s game against the Warriors. [Dime]

November 21st, 2009 | Sports, Videos | Read More

Stop Picking On DJ Mbenga!

I’m not sure how many of you actually hoop on the regular, but for the usual blacktop inhabitants, you know it’s that one big guy who isn’t really athletic. Since he’s the first guy on the court to know when it rains, you figure he can at least grab a few rebounds. Soon after...

November 14th, 2009 | GENERAL, Sports, Videos | Read More

LBJ06

Come next NBA season, everything that says LBJ23 in your closet will either be collector’s memorabilia or lawn worker’s gear because LeBron is changing his jersey number to #6 to honor Michael Jordan.

November 13th, 2009 | SMOKE BREAK, Sports | Read More

Video: Dwyane Wade Dunks On Anderson Varejao

At least Varejao can say he’s been in an NBA poster.

November 12th, 2009 | SMOKE BREAK, Sports, TV/Movies, Videos | Read More

The Thrill…

Since the last basketball-related post I did was lambasted, I figured I’d throw up something undisputed. Thanks to Will “The Thrill” Bynum and his Spud Webb-like vertical, my Detroit Pistons have been plastered all over ESPN for good reason. I was watching the game live last night...

November 12th, 2009 | GENERAL, SMOKE BREAK, Sports | Read More

The Last Days Of Allen Iverson…

Look at that man and honestly tell you me didn’t expect more. This prospective first-ballot Hall-of-Famer and all-around baller was once the one of the defining players among a generation of young, athletic NBA superstars. Ones who would usher in David Stern’s new look post-lockout NBA....

November 9th, 2009 | GENERAL, MUSIC, SMOKE BREAK, STRAY SHOTS, Sports | Read More

10.29 The Cooler

Jada Fire Tyresha Brown’s Twins Hawks Unveil Their New “ATL” Unis [Dime] The 7 Rules Every Sports Movie Lives By [Gunaxin] The 6 Creepiest Places on Earth [Cracked] The NBA Vs. the Recession [TBL] Miley Cyrus Voted Worst Celebrity Influence Of 2009 [Reuters]

October 29th, 2009 | GENERAL, The Cooler | Read More

9.12 The Cooler

Mia “Mmm” Michelle 10 Things Jay-Z Has That You Don’t [Broken Cool] 6 Kids You Grew Up With [CH] Reasons Why Many Politicians End Up In Sex Scandals [LTL] Annie Thao Could Get It [HMJ] The Masturbation Double Standard [Cracked] Mannie Fresh Launches New Label, Signs Distribution Deal...

September 12th, 2009 | GENERAL, SMOKE BREAK, The Cooler | Read More

Portland Trailblazers Unveil Rip City Uniforms

And I quote, it “sort of looks like something Ron Artest or Vince Vaughn would play slow-pitch softball in.” Ball Don’t Lie via Slam

August 18th, 2009 | Gear, SMOKE BREAK, Sports | Read More

“From Vir-gin-ia Un-ion Uni-vers-ity…”

If you follow Page 5 of the sports section or just listen to talk radio religiously like I do, then you heard Ben Wallace is back with my Bad Boys.

August 8th, 2009 | GENERAL, SMOKE BREAK, Sports | Read More

7.22 The Cooler

Meet Ms. Wet, Jessica Arlette. In the Wrestling Ring with Ric Flair, Where ‘Evil is the Natural Climate’ [Pop Matters] Ben Roethlisberger Sued For Sexual Assault [The Big Lead] K-Fed and Girlfriend Plan Chaotic 2.0 [E! Online] John Calipari Is Officially The Best Dad Ever! [SbS] Pot-Growing...

July 22nd, 2009 | GENERAL, SMOKE BREAK, The Cooler | Read More

7.14 The Cooler

Dorothy P. x T. Tuesdays Jay-Z Close to Three Book Deal With Spiegel & Grau [Observer] Opposites Attract: TV Pairs Who Love to Hate Each Other [Getback] NBA’s Biggest Losers: Free Agency Edition [The Hoop Doctors] Joe Buddens Talks Almost Beating Up Inspectah Deck at Rock the Bells [RTNY] 25...

July 14th, 2009 | GENERAL, SMOKE BREAK, The Cooler | Read More

Video: “Win A Ring For The King”

Cavaliers introduce Shaquille O'Neal He shall now be referred to as “The Big Witness”…until he changes nicknames again. Bravo @ Shaq for breaking out the Danny Ferry pic during his introduction as a Cav. 37 year-old Shaq has one season at $21 million left on a five-year,...

July 3rd, 2009 | SMOKE BREAK, Sports, TV/Movies, Videos | Read More

One & Done: Detroit Pistons Fire Michael Curry

Last year, I scratched my head when Joe Dumars gave Michael Curry the go ahead to be the Piston’s head coach. He must have noticed something behind the scenes because I couldn’t see how he was qualified to succeed Flip Saunders. Then again everyone has to start somewhere right? Dude played...

July 1st, 2009 | SMOKE BREAK, Sports | Read More