Archive for the ‘Basketball’ Category

Pacers Guard Brandon Rush Proves NBA Drug Policy is a Joke

 
As highlighted by the Indianapolis Star, Pacers guard Brandon Rush is laughing at the NBA drug policy.
Players enter a marijuana program after the first offense. They are fined $25,000 and have to re-enter the program after the second offense. As a third-time offender, Rush must re-enter the program and serve his suspension.
So, going through the [...]

Should Dwyane Wade Be Begging For Twitter Followers?

Seriously?  The guy had begged LeBron James and Chris Bosh to join him in Miami.  Does he really need to beg to get to 1 million Twitter followers?  Seems a little pathetic to me.

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Delonte West — Free Agent, Packing Heat, Sleeping with LeBron’s Mother?

 
Delonte West is unemplyed.  He’s an NBA free agent.
On Friday, if he had a team to play for, he will be suspended for the first ten games he plays because he plead guilty to weapons charges for carrying a couple of loaded handguns.
And, worst of all,  if you follow the rumor mill, he could be at the center [...]

Charles Barkley is Bad, But Tyreke Evans Makes Him Look Good

Charles Barkley is known for his hilarious golf swing. The Golf Channel did a show about it. This You Tube video proves it.

Well, Charles. Move over. Here comes Tyreke Evans.

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Anthony Tolliver Chooses the T-Wolves – And LeBron is Still An Ass

NBA’s lower-tier players are mocking LeBron.  Today, Anthony Tolliver signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves.  And, he used You Tube to announce his decision.  Take that, LeBron.

Shaq Will Wear Celtic Green – Take That LeBron

 
Apparently, Shaquille O’Neal is keeping track of the uniform colors. He’s been in Orlando, a Laker, Miami and Cleveland. Green has never come up, until today.
When you think about the names: Shaq, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce. Wow. I’ll see your Miami super-trio and raise you a Shaq. But, I’m thinking that the [...]

Tracy McGrady Boldly Wants to Play in Chicago

 
Tracy McGrady was in Chicago today to work out with the Bulls.  And, if you ask him, things went well.
“I’d fit in well. I bring what I know about the game and my athleticism and versatility. Knowing my smarts for the game, leadership, anything I can add to get these guys over the edge. Without [...]

Why Does the Miami Heat Think They Can Win the Championship?

 
Do you consider this roster scary?

Joel Anthony
Carlos Arroyo
De ‘Sean Butler
Mario Chalmers
Yakhouba Diawara
Kenny Hasbrouck
Udonis Haslem
Juwan Howard
Zydrunas Ilgauskas
James Jones
Jamaal Magliore
Mike Miller
Dexter Pittman
Shavlik Randolph
Jarvis Varnado

That’s the bunch of basketball players that Pat Riley has collected to surround basketball’s ultimate trio:  LeBron, Dwyane, and Bosh.
Should the NBA be scared?  Seriously?  What if the Magic trades for Chris Paul?  Then [...]

T-Wolves Official Speaks His Mind, Gets Fined

 
 
So much for speaking honestly.
Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations David Kahn spoke openly about one of his newest players, Michael Beasley.  And, it cost him $50,000.
Apparently, stating that one of his players “smoked too much marijuana” is against the NBA law.  As it turns out, Michael Beasley was recognized as the 2nd best player [...]

Reggie Bush and OJ Mayo: Keep Out

 
USC wants you guys out of their sight.  Go away and don’t come back.  Ever.
In an open letter to “Members of the USC Trojan Family”, incoming USC President C.L. Max Nikias announced a new athletic director (Pat Haden) and exiled two of the university’s most successful athletes. 
The Trojan Family honors and respects the USC sporting careers [...]