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Oh my....
NBA players have been known on occasion to dress...um, well, a little differently at times. And keeping in the spirit of Thursday's holiday a few of them took advantage of it.
With several games being played Christmas day, there were few highlights and lots of chatter about LeBron in Miami. Which we don't care about.
What we do care about...
This.
Check out Spencer Hawes of the Los Angeles Clippers making his pre game entrance ahead of Thursday nights game vs. The Golden State Warriors. Yes, he's wearing a Christmas Tree suit.
The 7 foot plus Hawes is on the injured list, he didn't play. But he sat on the bench. In the suit, which appears a bit too short. And yeah, he got a bit of attention.
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Friday, December 26, 2014
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Morning Wrap: Vlade Divac Drains Half Court Shot for $90K
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Oh you Vlade Divac. Never change.
The former Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings center was a guest at Tuesday nights Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors game. And at some point he got to be the guest half-court shooter.
Which meant between the end of the third and beginning of the 4th quarter Divac was brought out onto the court where he promptly drained the runner from the center circle at half court.
Divac gave the crowd a golf wave, smiled and walked away with $90,000 which he immediately donated to his favorite charity.
Oh...we should add the lowly Lakers pulled out an upset win over the Warriors minus Laker star Kobe Bryant....
Boom!
Oh you Vlade Divac. Never change.
The former Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings center was a guest at Tuesday nights Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors game. And at some point he got to be the guest half-court shooter.
Which meant between the end of the third and beginning of the 4th quarter Divac was brought out onto the court where he promptly drained the runner from the center circle at half court.
Divac gave the crowd a golf wave, smiled and walked away with $90,000 which he immediately donated to his favorite charity.
Oh...we should add the lowly Lakers pulled out an upset win over the Warriors minus Laker star Kobe Bryant....
Boom!
Saturday, December 13, 2014
Hashtag Atlanta Hawks and The All Star Voting Skit
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Okay, this is pretty funny. The usually low key Atlanta Hawks produced a video to promote some of their players (okay, all) for the 2015 NBA All-Star game in Brooklyn.
Props to the Hawks for doing something fun.
They had reserves Kent Bazemore and Mike Muscala do a pretty good takeoff of a Jimmy Fallon/Justin Timberlake skit where every sentence ended in "# Hashtag"....
We should note, the Hawks, though highly unrecognizable...even in Atlanta, have quietly jumped out to a Southeast Division leading 16-6 on the season and are riding a 10-game winning streak.
Nice job guys...and well done skit Hawks video:
Okay, this is pretty funny. The usually low key Atlanta Hawks produced a video to promote some of their players (okay, all) for the 2015 NBA All-Star game in Brooklyn.
Props to the Hawks for doing something fun.
They had reserves Kent Bazemore and Mike Muscala do a pretty good takeoff of a Jimmy Fallon/Justin Timberlake skit where every sentence ended in "# Hashtag"....
We should note, the Hawks, though highly unrecognizable...even in Atlanta, have quietly jumped out to a Southeast Division leading 16-6 on the season and are riding a 10-game winning streak.
Nice job guys...and well done skit Hawks video:
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Morning Wrap: Wizards Win on Buzzer Beating Alley-Ooop
Yes, this really happened in the NBA Tuesday night. The Washington Wizards stole a game from the Orlando Magic in Orlando on an alley-ooop pass at the buzzer.
Wizards guard Andre Miller was the trigger man on the play, throwing a perfect pass to a streaking Bradley Beal who beat his man on the curl. Beal caught the ball in front of the rim a dropped it in as the horn sounded.
The hoop gave Washington the 91-89 win and moved them to 15-6 on the season.
Your highlights from NBA.com:
Wizards guard Andre Miller was the trigger man on the play, throwing a perfect pass to a streaking Bradley Beal who beat his man on the curl. Beal caught the ball in front of the rim a dropped it in as the horn sounded.
The hoop gave Washington the 91-89 win and moved them to 15-6 on the season.
Your highlights from NBA.com:
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Morning Wrap: Blake Griffin For the Win on a 3 Point Buzzer Beater
No, Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin is not known as a 3 point marksman. But he has hit one before.
Few were bigger than the three that he hit at the buzzer Tuesday night sending the Clippers to a 121-120 overtime win over the Phoenix Suns.
The bucket gave Griffin 45 points on the night, a night that apparently belonged to him.
You have to watch the shot, mostly because it hit the front of the rim, bounced high in the air...before dropping through the net.
And then the chaos ensued...
Video from NBA.com:
Few were bigger than the three that he hit at the buzzer Tuesday night sending the Clippers to a 121-120 overtime win over the Phoenix Suns.
The bucket gave Griffin 45 points on the night, a night that apparently belonged to him.
You have to watch the shot, mostly because it hit the front of the rim, bounced high in the air...before dropping through the net.
And then the chaos ensued...
Video from NBA.com:
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Morning Wrap: Monta Ellis With Crazy Buzzer Beater Win for Mavs
Even the NBA sometimes has some crazy looking buzzer beaters.
Wednesday night, Monta Ellis of the Dallas Mavericks dropped a running, twisting, fadeaway 3 pointer as the buzzer rang in Milwaukee giving the Mavs a 108-105 win vs the Milwaukee Bucks.
Ellis sort of, may have travelled on the shot...he appears to have taken several steps before launching it. But traveling is rarely called in the NBA.
Still the play was reviewed as all shots at the buzzer in the NBA are and the refs called it good.
Game over...
Here's the shot, make the call for yourself:
Wednesday night, Monta Ellis of the Dallas Mavericks dropped a running, twisting, fadeaway 3 pointer as the buzzer rang in Milwaukee giving the Mavs a 108-105 win vs the Milwaukee Bucks.
Ellis sort of, may have travelled on the shot...he appears to have taken several steps before launching it. But traveling is rarely called in the NBA.
Still the play was reviewed as all shots at the buzzer in the NBA are and the refs called it good.
Game over...
Here's the shot, make the call for yourself:
Morning Wrap: 76ers Beat Timberwolves to Break 17 Game Losing Streak
Sixteen seconds into Wednesday night's Phildelphia 76ers game versus the Minnesota Timberwolves, the game was stopped because both teams were playing to the wrong baskets.
Which is when the world knew something strange was happening.
A couple hours later, it ended, and something strange did happen. The Sixers won a game. After starting the season 0-17, the Sixers finally got the proverbial monkey off their back and walked away with the 85-77 win, a mere one game from tying an NBA record for futility.
The win moved the Sixers, widely regarded as the worst team in the NBA to 1-17, and keeps them as worthy challengers to the all-time worst season record in NBA history, also held by the Sixers at 9-73.
Michael Carter-Williams did his job for Philly, scoring 20 points with 9 rebounds and 9 assists while Robert Covington chipped in 17 in support.
The Timberwolves, chasing the Sixers for worst record at 4-13, had 4 guys in double figures, but all in the teens.
Your highlights from NBA.com:
And post game sound from Michael Carter-Williams from CSN Philly.
Which is when the world knew something strange was happening.
A couple hours later, it ended, and something strange did happen. The Sixers won a game. After starting the season 0-17, the Sixers finally got the proverbial monkey off their back and walked away with the 85-77 win, a mere one game from tying an NBA record for futility.
The win moved the Sixers, widely regarded as the worst team in the NBA to 1-17, and keeps them as worthy challengers to the all-time worst season record in NBA history, also held by the Sixers at 9-73.
Michael Carter-Williams did his job for Philly, scoring 20 points with 9 rebounds and 9 assists while Robert Covington chipped in 17 in support.
The Timberwolves, chasing the Sixers for worst record at 4-13, had 4 guys in double figures, but all in the teens.
Your highlights from NBA.com:
And post game sound from Michael Carter-Williams from CSN Philly.
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Morning Wrap: MSG Security Ejects One-Legged Nets Superfan
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This is just plain weird and seemingly hard to explain.
Jeffrey Gamblero, a self-proclaimed Brooklyn Nets super fan was ejected from Tuesday nights Nets vs. NY Knicks game at Madison Square Garden.
In fact, MSG Security was seen carrying Gamblero, who has a prosthetic leg from the facility.
The reasons for it remain unclear. Security says Gamblero took off his leg and was swinging it wildly at people around him.
Thought people seated around him and who saw the incident say nothing of the sort happened.
According to various accounts, Gamblero, who was featured in the New York Times in November, has been adopted by Nets owner Mikhaim Prohorov who apparently flew him to the teams game in London in 2013.
Witnesses say Gamblero was cheering for his Nets loudly and sometimes demonstrably. Not a punishable offense in most arenas. But he caught the attention of security and either they or someone in the stands complained and a confrontation ensued.
Words were exchanged and Gamblero began cheering for the Knicks for a brief time before security returned, carrying him out of the stands.
Instagram Video of the ejection:
Local Brooklyn blog "The Brooklyngame" has more on the issue. They spoke to a man named Max who sat right behind Gamblero and said he was loud, but family friendly and having a good time.
Read more from thebrooklyngame.com RIGHT HERE
Okay, so he was having fun and Knicks fans, who apparently didn't like their team losing yet gain (Brooklyn won) and complained about it.
The Knicks confirmed the ejection to Tim Bontemps of the New York Post:
The whole thing is just weird and sad.
This is just plain weird and seemingly hard to explain.
Jeffrey Gamblero, a self-proclaimed Brooklyn Nets super fan was ejected from Tuesday nights Nets vs. NY Knicks game at Madison Square Garden.
In fact, MSG Security was seen carrying Gamblero, who has a prosthetic leg from the facility.
The reasons for it remain unclear. Security says Gamblero took off his leg and was swinging it wildly at people around him.
Thought people seated around him and who saw the incident say nothing of the sort happened.
According to various accounts, Gamblero, who was featured in the New York Times in November, has been adopted by Nets owner Mikhaim Prohorov who apparently flew him to the teams game in London in 2013.
Witnesses say Gamblero was cheering for his Nets loudly and sometimes demonstrably. Not a punishable offense in most arenas. But he caught the attention of security and either they or someone in the stands complained and a confrontation ensued.
Words were exchanged and Gamblero began cheering for the Knicks for a brief time before security returned, carrying him out of the stands.
Instagram Video of the ejection:
Local Brooklyn blog "The Brooklyngame" has more on the issue. They spoke to a man named Max who sat right behind Gamblero and said he was loud, but family friendly and having a good time.
Read more from thebrooklyngame.com RIGHT HERE
Okay, so he was having fun and Knicks fans, who apparently didn't like their team losing yet gain (Brooklyn won) and complained about it.
The Knicks confirmed the ejection to Tim Bontemps of the New York Post:
A Knicks spokesperson said that Nets fan Jeffrey Gamblero was ejected tonight after MSG received multiple complaints from fans in the area.
— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) December 3, 2014
They also said Gamblero was warned multiple times before being ejected, and that he won't be allowed to come back to Madison Square Garden.
— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) December 3, 2014
The whole thing is just weird and sad.
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Morning Wrap: Sixers Lose 17th Straight Game--Barely
The Philadelphia 76ers continued their losing ways Monday night, dropping a close game at home to the San Antonio Spurs.
The final score was 109-103, but it should be noted the Spurs played without their two best players, Tony Parker and Tim Duncan. Third wheel Manu Ginobilli only played 12 minutes.
But all that meant is that it was time for Kawhi Leonard to shine.
Leonard had 26 points and 10 rebounds leading the Spurs to their 13th win of the season.
For the Sixers, quite possibly the worst team in NBA history, it's their 17th straight loss which puts them just a game away from tying an NBA record. They were led Monday night by Michael Carter-Williams who scored 24 points and had 11 boards.
They face Minnesota Wednesday and could break the record with a game against Oklahoma City at the end of the week.
Highlights from NBA.com:
The final score was 109-103, but it should be noted the Spurs played without their two best players, Tony Parker and Tim Duncan. Third wheel Manu Ginobilli only played 12 minutes.
But all that meant is that it was time for Kawhi Leonard to shine.
Leonard had 26 points and 10 rebounds leading the Spurs to their 13th win of the season.
For the Sixers, quite possibly the worst team in NBA history, it's their 17th straight loss which puts them just a game away from tying an NBA record. They were led Monday night by Michael Carter-Williams who scored 24 points and had 11 boards.
They face Minnesota Wednesday and could break the record with a game against Oklahoma City at the end of the week.
Highlights from NBA.com:
Friday, November 14, 2014
Morning Wrap: Grizzlies Beat Kings With Crazy Finish
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The great thing about sports is sometimes you see games end in ways you've never seen before. Last nights Sacramento Kings-Memphis Grizzlies game in Memphis is a perfect example of it.
The Kings had dominated Memphis for most of the night, leading by as much as 26 in the 1st half.
But the Grizz chipped away, trying to hold their 17 game home winning streak in tact. And on the heels of Mike Conley's 3-pointer with 10 seconds left, they took a 109-108 lead.
But the Kings weren't done. DeMarcus Cousins got fouled driving to the basket and hits the two free throws, giving Sacramento a 110-109 lead.
And with 0.3 seconds left on the clock, Grizzlies forward Vince Carter throws the ball in to a wide open Courtney Lee who grabs the ball and banks it in all in one motion as the buzzer sounds.
Grizzlies win...game over.
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The great thing about sports is sometimes you see games end in ways you've never seen before. Last nights Sacramento Kings-Memphis Grizzlies game in Memphis is a perfect example of it.
The Kings had dominated Memphis for most of the night, leading by as much as 26 in the 1st half.
But the Grizz chipped away, trying to hold their 17 game home winning streak in tact. And on the heels of Mike Conley's 3-pointer with 10 seconds left, they took a 109-108 lead.
But the Kings weren't done. DeMarcus Cousins got fouled driving to the basket and hits the two free throws, giving Sacramento a 110-109 lead.
And with 0.3 seconds left on the clock, Grizzlies forward Vince Carter throws the ball in to a wide open Courtney Lee who grabs the ball and banks it in all in one motion as the buzzer sounds.
Grizzlies win...game over.
Your highlights from NBA.com:
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Reports: NHL to Expand to Vegas and _______
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It appears the National Hockey League is ready to grow.
And like the early U.S pioneers, they are working under the credo "Go West Young Man".
How else to explain the report that the league is looking two teams for their Western Conference.
And the reason this is newsworthy? Well, one of those teams may very well be the 1st pro sports team to base in the gambling capital of North America, Las Vegas.
The New York Post reports the NHL has already chosen owners for the Vegas franchise, billionaire William Foley and Vegas mobsters-hoteliers/former NBA owners, the Maloof family.
Oh, wait, did we just say that?
The team would play in the new 20,000+ seat arena being built on or near the MGM Resort and be admitted with a roughly $400 million expansion fee.
Read more from the Post RIGHT HERE
The story doesn't mention another franchise location, but the reason the league would need 2--to balance things with the Eastern Conference which has two more teams.
Our bet: Seattle. The league and the NBA have already flirted with Chris Hansen and others looking to bring the NBA and/or the NHL to Seattle. And they've proposed building an arena to house one or both.
We could be wrong, but either way, look for the NHL to make an announcement at some point. Our guess would be maybe after the 1st of the year, but we could be wrong too.
It appears the National Hockey League is ready to grow.
And like the early U.S pioneers, they are working under the credo "Go West Young Man".
How else to explain the report that the league is looking two teams for their Western Conference.
And the reason this is newsworthy? Well, one of those teams may very well be the 1st pro sports team to base in the gambling capital of North America, Las Vegas.
The New York Post reports the NHL has already chosen owners for the Vegas franchise, billionaire William Foley and Vegas mobsters-hoteliers/former NBA owners, the Maloof family.
Oh, wait, did we just say that?
The team would play in the new 20,000+ seat arena being built on or near the MGM Resort and be admitted with a roughly $400 million expansion fee.
Read more from the Post RIGHT HERE
The story doesn't mention another franchise location, but the reason the league would need 2--to balance things with the Eastern Conference which has two more teams.
Our bet: Seattle. The league and the NBA have already flirted with Chris Hansen and others looking to bring the NBA and/or the NHL to Seattle. And they've proposed building an arena to house one or both.
We could be wrong, but either way, look for the NHL to make an announcement at some point. Our guess would be maybe after the 1st of the year, but we could be wrong too.
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Morning Wrap: Chris Paul Has Rough Finish in Clippers Loss
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Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul picked a bad night to have a bad night.
Paul did have 12 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists during the game, nearly getting the coveted "Triple Double"...but it's what happened at the end of Monday nights game vs. San Antonio that killed the mood.
The Spurs were up by 2, but the Clippers had the ball. Paul made his move from the top of the key, driving to the basket and missed the layup with 2 defenders in his face.
Somehow, Clippers forward Blake Griffin ended up with the ball after diving for it on the ground. Paul called timeout with 1.4 seconds left in the game.
Problem was, he had no timeouts and calling one when you have none means a technical foul.
But...San Antonio's Tony Parker missed the technical.
Still, the Spurs got to inbound the ball to Kawhi Leonard who drained two free throws, giving San Antonio the 89-85 win.
Your highlights from NBA.com:
Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul picked a bad night to have a bad night.
Paul did have 12 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists during the game, nearly getting the coveted "Triple Double"...but it's what happened at the end of Monday nights game vs. San Antonio that killed the mood.
The Spurs were up by 2, but the Clippers had the ball. Paul made his move from the top of the key, driving to the basket and missed the layup with 2 defenders in his face.
Somehow, Clippers forward Blake Griffin ended up with the ball after diving for it on the ground. Paul called timeout with 1.4 seconds left in the game.
Problem was, he had no timeouts and calling one when you have none means a technical foul.
But...San Antonio's Tony Parker missed the technical.
Still, the Spurs got to inbound the ball to Kawhi Leonard who drained two free throws, giving San Antonio the 89-85 win.
Your highlights from NBA.com:
Saturday, November 8, 2014
Oklahoma Thunder Players Do Car Commercial With Helium
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Oh, those wacky car dealer TV commercials.
This one is actually something we've never seen before.
Check out what happened when an Edmond, Oklahoma car dealer got a handful of Oklahoma Thunder basketball players to do a promo for them complete with balloons.
Serge Ibaka, Kendrick Perkins, Nick Collison and Reggie Jackson got their hands on some of those balloons. Balloons that they inhaled the helium from to voice the spot.
Nothing says funny better than NBA Players and helium voice---does it?
Oh, those wacky car dealer TV commercials.
This one is actually something we've never seen before.
Check out what happened when an Edmond, Oklahoma car dealer got a handful of Oklahoma Thunder basketball players to do a promo for them complete with balloons.
Serge Ibaka, Kendrick Perkins, Nick Collison and Reggie Jackson got their hands on some of those balloons. Balloons that they inhaled the helium from to voice the spot.
Nothing says funny better than NBA Players and helium voice---does it?
Morning Wrap: Lance Stephenson's Buzzer Beater in 2-OT's for the Win
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If you were like us, you probably did not stay home and watch TV Friday night. And apparently we missed a couple of crazy performances.
Like the one delivered by Lance Stephenson of the Charlotte Hornets.
Stephenson ended a long and crazy game in Charlotte against the Atlanta Hawks when he drilled a 30-plus foot 3 pointer as the buzzer. And he hit the shot at the end of the 2nd overtime. Had he missed, the two teams still might be playing.
Charlotte got the win, 122-119. Stephenson, an offseason free agent signee who last played for Indiana got to play the hero. And we have our first highlight to show from Friday night.
All is well.
If you were like us, you probably did not stay home and watch TV Friday night. And apparently we missed a couple of crazy performances.
Like the one delivered by Lance Stephenson of the Charlotte Hornets.
Stephenson ended a long and crazy game in Charlotte against the Atlanta Hawks when he drilled a 30-plus foot 3 pointer as the buzzer. And he hit the shot at the end of the 2nd overtime. Had he missed, the two teams still might be playing.
Charlotte got the win, 122-119. Stephenson, an offseason free agent signee who last played for Indiana got to play the hero. And we have our first highlight to show from Friday night.
All is well.
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Grizzlies Allen Slaps Photographers Camera, Later Apologizes
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This hurt to watch. Mostly because one of our jobs over the years was as a video photographer and we know how much somebody knocking a heavy piece of metal off the side of your head feels.
We are guessing WMC/Grizzlies photog Bo Bradley is a little sore this morning after Memphis Grizzlies forward Tony Allen in a bit of rage after a bad foul, walked over and slapped Bradley's camera, knocking it off the side of his head and his shoulder.
Allen's teammates, Zach Randolph and Tayshaun Prince immediately ran over and checked on Bradley who apparently was okay, just stunned.
And according to WMC-TV, Allen sent Bradley a direct Twitter message apologizing for what he did.
Which is nice, and Bradley forgives him, which is great. But come on Tony Allen, that's stupid dude. Frustration is understandable, but don't take it out on someone who didn't see it coming. You didn't need to do that.
Your video:
This hurt to watch. Mostly because one of our jobs over the years was as a video photographer and we know how much somebody knocking a heavy piece of metal off the side of your head feels.
We are guessing WMC/Grizzlies photog Bo Bradley is a little sore this morning after Memphis Grizzlies forward Tony Allen in a bit of rage after a bad foul, walked over and slapped Bradley's camera, knocking it off the side of his head and his shoulder.
Allen's teammates, Zach Randolph and Tayshaun Prince immediately ran over and checked on Bradley who apparently was okay, just stunned.
And according to WMC-TV, Allen sent Bradley a direct Twitter message apologizing for what he did.
Which is nice, and Bradley forgives him, which is great. But come on Tony Allen, that's stupid dude. Frustration is understandable, but don't take it out on someone who didn't see it coming. You didn't need to do that.
Your video:
Saturday, November 1, 2014
Dino Scare: Goran Dragic and T-Rex Scare Phoenix Suns
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Halloween is a great time for pranks.
And this one appears to have worked pretty well.
Look at what happened Friday night in Phoenix when Guard Goran Dragic teamed up with "Baby-T"...a pretty realistic looking T-Rex, part of the Walking With Dinosaurs show.
Baby-T, with Dragic behind him jumps out from behind a curtain to scare to be-jesus out of Dragic's unknowing Suns teammates and coaches.
Well, played Goran, well played--
Halloween is a great time for pranks.
And this one appears to have worked pretty well.
Look at what happened Friday night in Phoenix when Guard Goran Dragic teamed up with "Baby-T"...a pretty realistic looking T-Rex, part of the Walking With Dinosaurs show.
Baby-T, with Dragic behind him jumps out from behind a curtain to scare to be-jesus out of Dragic's unknowing Suns teammates and coaches.
Well, played Goran, well played--
Ooops! Bucks Sanders Nearly Scores for Opponent
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Haha! This would've been almost as good as a wrong way fumble in football. And had Milwaukee Bucks center Larry Sanders gone ahead and scored for the Philadelphia 76ers late in their game, it might have cost them the game.
Sanders ended up with the ball near the Sixers basket after a jump ball, turned with a drop step and began to lay the ball up towards the basket. He must have realized what he was doing, because he stopped in mid-move and passed the ball to a teammate.
But perhaps the best part--the replay showing the reaction of Bucks coach Jason Kidd and the slightly embarrassed look given by Sanders.
Haha! This would've been almost as good as a wrong way fumble in football. And had Milwaukee Bucks center Larry Sanders gone ahead and scored for the Philadelphia 76ers late in their game, it might have cost them the game.
Sanders ended up with the ball near the Sixers basket after a jump ball, turned with a drop step and began to lay the ball up towards the basket. He must have realized what he was doing, because he stopped in mid-move and passed the ball to a teammate.
But perhaps the best part--the replay showing the reaction of Bucks coach Jason Kidd and the slightly embarrassed look given by Sanders.
Monday, October 20, 2014
Yes Please: Dikembe Mutombo Wants To Get Involved in Buying Atlanta Hawks
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This would be the best thing ever....
According to a report from the Atlanta Journal Constitution this morning, former Atlanta Hawks center Dikembe Mutombo is meeting with a group of Atlanta investors who have expressed interest in purchasing all of or majority interest in the NBA's Atlanta Hawks.
Read the story from AJC.com RIGHT HERE
This would be the best thing ever in our opinion. Aside from the whole former Hawk thing and the issues that plagued the buffoonish ownership team this summer, think of the potential commercial marketing options...
Mind you, the sale is not imminent, discussions are in the early stages. Former NBA star Chris Webber is part of a different group exploring purchase options too.
But none of them could possibly match Mutombo the owner. Truly, Dikembe is one of the smartest and nicest guys we've ever interviewed. He'd bring a lot to the table and would be a great face of the franchise.
But oh, the thought of this has us laughing hysterically just thinking about it.
Aside from ownership, how could anything top this?
This would be the best thing ever....
According to a report from the Atlanta Journal Constitution this morning, former Atlanta Hawks center Dikembe Mutombo is meeting with a group of Atlanta investors who have expressed interest in purchasing all of or majority interest in the NBA's Atlanta Hawks.
Read the story from AJC.com RIGHT HERE
This would be the best thing ever in our opinion. Aside from the whole former Hawk thing and the issues that plagued the buffoonish ownership team this summer, think of the potential commercial marketing options...
Mind you, the sale is not imminent, discussions are in the early stages. Former NBA star Chris Webber is part of a different group exploring purchase options too.
But none of them could possibly match Mutombo the owner. Truly, Dikembe is one of the smartest and nicest guys we've ever interviewed. He'd bring a lot to the table and would be a great face of the franchise.
But oh, the thought of this has us laughing hysterically just thinking about it.
Aside from ownership, how could anything top this?
Friday, October 17, 2014
Um, Okay: NBA Player Chris Kaman has a Web Show
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If this isn't proof anyone with a camera, an idea and internet access can have their own show, nothing is.
Portland TrailBlazers Center Chris Kaman, all 7-foot tall of him and his buddies decided they'd start shooting video of their adventures and talk about them. The shows title: Exploring Kaman
Yes, we know, the world is clamoring for the tales of Chris Kaman's adventures.
But this is actually well produced complete with its own Monty Pythonesque animated open.
But also, the 1st episode features the guys going on a boat trip to Mexico chasing a Blue Marlin, without a guide (not recommended)....
Which doesn't exactly set a good, safe example of how to do it.
Anyway, enjoy your Kaman, all 24 minutes worth:
If this isn't proof anyone with a camera, an idea and internet access can have their own show, nothing is.
Portland TrailBlazers Center Chris Kaman, all 7-foot tall of him and his buddies decided they'd start shooting video of their adventures and talk about them. The shows title: Exploring Kaman
Yes, we know, the world is clamoring for the tales of Chris Kaman's adventures.
But this is actually well produced complete with its own Monty Pythonesque animated open.
But also, the 1st episode features the guys going on a boat trip to Mexico chasing a Blue Marlin, without a guide (not recommended)....
Which doesn't exactly set a good, safe example of how to do it.
Anyway, enjoy your Kaman, all 24 minutes worth:
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Nice Move: Utah Jazz Sign 5-Year Old Leukemia Patient to Contract
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It was only for a day, but for 5-year old acute lymphoblastic leukemia patient JP Gibson it was a day he will never, ever forget.
Gibson, from Layton, Utah, just outside Salt Lake City, signed a "one-day" scrimmage contract to play for his hometown Utah Jazz Monday night. And all night long, he was the star of the game.
There's not much else we can add to this story other than smiling while adding this: Even though professional sports sometimes gets things wrong, more often than not, their hearts are in the right place. If you need proof of this, just watch the video...
Thanks UtahJazz.com:
It was only for a day, but for 5-year old acute lymphoblastic leukemia patient JP Gibson it was a day he will never, ever forget.
Gibson, from Layton, Utah, just outside Salt Lake City, signed a "one-day" scrimmage contract to play for his hometown Utah Jazz Monday night. And all night long, he was the star of the game.
There's not much else we can add to this story other than smiling while adding this: Even though professional sports sometimes gets things wrong, more often than not, their hearts are in the right place. If you need proof of this, just watch the video...
Thanks UtahJazz.com:
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