Filed under: Basketball, NBA, Video, Yardbird, Youtube | Tags: Boston Celtics, Stephon Marbury
Filed under: Basketball, Fandom, NBA, Pain and Heartache, Photo | Tags: Baron Davis, Bill Simmons, Corey Maggette, Golden State of Mind, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Monta Ellis
I admit, this NBA season has been a difficult one for me.
I know, the league is riding an undeniable high, Lebron James is emerging as a force not to be reckoned with on a nightly basis, good guys like Dwight and CP3 are becoming Grade-A stars, and no league is as popular or un-burdened with controversy as the NBA. How can I possibly be upset about the season?
Well, because I’m a Golden State Warriors fan.
Filed under: Awesomeness, Basketball, NBA | Tags: awesome, Basketball, Charles Barkely, NBA, TNT
We can all take a deep, relaxing breath now because everyone’s favorite commentator gets to keep his job. The man who has made his living by saying things like, “I have nothing against old people; I want to be one myself one day” is going to be back on TNT for tonight’s double header. Let’s be real, how much would the ratings fall for the pregame and postgame shows if Charles Barkley didn’t come back. TNT really had no choice because this guy is just good TV. Welcome back Mr. Barkley and remember, everyone likes to get some, just don’t get arrested before you can get it.
-rman620
Filed under: Basketball, Comedy, NBA, News, Photo, Trade, Yardbird | Tags: Bethlehem Shoals, Comic, ESPN, FreeDarko, Garbage Time All Stars, Golden Age Theory, John Hollinger, Larry Hughes, Links, Post-Jordan Era
It’s unprecedented to think that a league that has finally shed itself of the stigma that hung over it in the post-Jordan era is losing money and racking up debt. But according to this article, the NBA is borrowing $175 million that will ultimately help up to 15 teams offset decreasing streams of revenue. It’s arguable that we’re on the verge or are entering another Golden Age of the Association, and it’s a shame that the current economy puts a damper over it.
Not since the Great Depression has the economy affected professional sports more than in the past year or so, and today’s trading deadline is proof of that. No big blockbuster trades, no moves for championship contention. 99% of the trades made were made for one reason: money. I mean, when Larry Hughes’ contract is the centerpiece of a deal, you know times are bad. Never before has an expiring contract been worth so much to so many.
(Yeah, that’s Larry Hughes. Apparently those women aren’t attracted to a nice jumpshot.)
The most bizarre part of the deadline was the take-backs of the Tyson Chandler trade. The move was purely for monetary reasons from the NOLA side, and yet they cannot catch a break on that one. Must have been awkward for the two teams playing on the same court two nights ago.
Shoals wrote a nice little piece about the current state of the NBA’s economy, and you can read it HERE.
HERE’s Hollinger’s grades of the deadline deals from ESPN.com.
I leave you with a Garbage Time All-Stars comic that represents the feeling of today’s deadline well. If you haven’t already, check out these guys. They write and draw some good shit.
Be Easy,
Yardbird
I know everyone saw Zach Randolph knock the mess out of Louis Amundson. This is a clear example of what happens when someone gets frustrated. Your teams getting whooped and you feel like you’re losing respect so you feel the need to prove yourself. So…you give the closest no-name player a cheap shot. The last part isn’t right, but someone forgot to tell Z-Bo. Crime footage below.
Shouldn’t he be used to ass whoopins? He plays for the freakin Clippers and just before that he played for the Knicks! Oh well. *smh
Filed under: Awesomeness, Basketball, NBA, Youtube | Tags: 46, awesome, Basketball, beast mode, best of all time, GOAT, happy birthday, michael jordan, NBA, Video, Youtube
Happy Birthday to my man Michael Jeffrey Jordan aka Air Jordan aka His Airness aka The Best Ever (well, arguably). Without this guy, the NBA would not be as exciting as it is today. The best shooting guards playing today modelled their game off this guy (most notably Kobe). He is the epitome of the word great and has never disappointed on the court. I know people say that your parents should be your heroes, but this guy is mine. I leave you with some of his great moments.
Filed under: All Star Break, Basketball, Comedy, Dancin', NBA, Video, Youtube | Tags: Jabbawockeez, Shaquille O'Neal
It was pretty meh.
Filed under: All Star Break, Basketball, NBA, Photo | Tags: Brandon Jennings, Daequan Cook, Derrick Rose, Devin Harris, dunk contest, Dwight Howard, KryptoNate, Nate Robinson, Skills competition, Superman, Three Point Shootout
The best dunk won. As impressive as the 12-foot rim, the toss from the stands, or Fernandez catching it from behind the glass was, Nate took the cake. He’s the first one to come anywhere close to Dwight in the theatrical department, and it payed off. KryptoNate leaped over a tall forward in a single bound, all while sporting the Sprite colors. Can’t wait until the Knicks play the Magic next (Wednesday the 25th of February). I wanna new rivalry.
The horse competition needs work. I know, it IS the inaugural year and all, but it needs to be more entertaining. Maybe getting some feistier guys in there next year will help. Like that one Italian guy.
Cook won the ThreePointShootout, and the world moves on. Derrick Rose blew Devin Harris away in the Skills Competition, which featured arguably the best dunk of the night.
Enjoy the game tomorrow, people.
