http://www.nba.com/2010/news/05/04/los.sons/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt1
Nice article on NBA, I'm thinking replacing "The" with "Los" and adding it to the jersey is more of a Cinco de Mayo thing than a immigration law fashion statement. They should went all out Los Sol (had to look up Spanish word for sun).
http://www.nba.com/2010/news/05/04/los.sons/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt1
http://www.nba.com/2010/news/05/04/los.sons/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt1
1990's Nike Commercials from my favorite player and my favorite stand-up comic.
Lil Penny and Spike discuss making a movie
Lil Penny and Penny in the studio listening to Nas, talking to KG about the buddy cop movie they just filmed.
Lil Penny Superbowl party with hostess Tyra Banks, Tiger Woods, Ken Griffey Jr., Urkel, Stevie Wonder and probably 10 more cameos.
Lil Penny and Spike discuss making a movie
Lil Penny and Penny in the studio listening to Nas, talking to KG about the buddy cop movie they just filmed.
Lil Penny Superbowl party with hostess Tyra Banks, Tiger Woods, Ken Griffey Jr., Urkel, Stevie Wonder and probably 10 more cameos.
Record Producer, Manager, Movie Director and Founder of Dunhill and Ode Record labels (he sold Dunhill Records in 1967 for 3 million). He produced songs for Sam Cooke, Carole King and several other acts from the 60's and 70's. He is also the winner of two Grammys for his production.
I saw Idan's story on an episode of Real NBA, I knew he was a lawyer turned sought-after trainer to NBA stars without any paid basketball experience. After a quick search I found a Wall Street Journal article on Ravin and his story is even more amusing. As a stress reliever he started coaching a boys YMCA basketball team. Soon he began working out a few college players that he knew using the drills he created for his 12 year old players. His break came when college star Steve Francis came to one of his workouts. Now for the interesting part, Ravin is definitely not in this for the money because he's sometimes paid for his services with food or sneakers. To supplement his income he operates a group of ethnic dating sites from his laptop including Ethiopian Personals and Eligible Greeks, seriously. Read the full article (here).
Top 14 NBA Jersey Sellers for the 2009-2010 season, my main man Nate Robinson comes in at number 11 (check here to see if he made my top 6 players under 6 feet tall) and the falling star injured star Kobe Bean Bryant tops the list for the 2nd straight year.
| Rank | Player | Team |
| 1. | Kobe Bryant | Lakers |
| 2. | LeBron James | Cavs |
| 3. | Kevin Garnett | Celtics |
| 4. | Derrick Rose | Bulls |
| 5. | Dwight Howard | Magic |
| 6. | Dwyane Wade | Heat |
| 7. | Chris Paul | Hornets |
| 8. | Paul Pierce | Celtics |
| 9. | Kevin Durant | Thunder |
| 10. | Carmelo Anthony | Nuggets |
| 11. | Nate Robinson | Celtics |
| 12. | David Lee | Knicks |
| 13. | Brandon Roy | Trail Blazers |
| 14. | Pau Gasol | Lakers |
A crab dribble is when the dribbler has their back to a defender and dribbles the ball between their feet with step-slide footwork, it's used by perimeter players to protect the ball and by post players to back down their defender.
In Last nights loss Dwayne Wade led all scorers with 34 points but in the final seconds he turned into Mr. Softy again (see below video of Dwayne Wade's who couldn't walk after injuring his shoulder). He missed the potential game winning shot (a 3-pointer with the game tied) and on his descent his foot landed on Ray Allen's foot and he caught a cramp (not a twisted ankle?). He had to be carried off the court and sat out on the final defensive possession where Paul Pierce drained the game winning jumper. Now Sunday's loss could be Dwayne Wade's last game as a Heat player.
Former NBA player Derrick Coleman one of the biggest draft bust of all-time according to Sports Illustrated
recently filed for bankruptcy. Coleman's balance sheet has lost equilibrium, his assets which include a Bentley, and five fur coats are listed at $1 million but he has $4.6 million in debt. Sadly his business deals in his hometown Detroit haven't been successful. Coleman owes between 50 and 99 creditors, including Detroit Mayor Dave Bing, American Express, Comerica, Sprint, Verizon, Hungry Howie's Pizza and Nike (source).
Kenny and Charles gives the thumbs up or thumbs down on Kevin Durant, Dwayne Wade and Amare Stoudemire's fashion choices.
Today April 20th is National Look Alike, in honor of the day here are some of my separated at birth observations and long with a few others.
See more here.
The only current NBA coach with no college or pro-ball on his resume (fired New Jersey Nets coach Lawrence Frank didn't even make his high school team) New Orleans Hornets coach Jeff Bower.
How He Made It
-Assistant coaching positions in the 80's at Penn State University then Marist -College (maybe his degree in Education made him qualified for the assistant job)
-Became the head coach at Marist for 5 years
-Started with the Hornets in 1995 as a scout and climbed the ladder
-Named General manager in 2002
-As an executive in a position of power he fired Byron Scott in November 2009 and became the head coach
*Stan Van Gundy played at The College at Brockport-State University of New York but his father Bill was the head coach at the time.
Just watched Brandon Jennings playoff debut where he dropped 34 in defeat. Today he had the serious man Even-Steven normal look which is a break from Jennings' norm. An obviously historian although he was barely born in the eighties ('89) he has really embraced styles from the eighties and early nineties. Below via A Stern Warning is a look at the best of Jennings dome styles from "The Low Left-High Right" to the "Flat-top" of the possible rookie year and definitely the coolest rookie this year.
Shock-Jock Skip Bayless Top 5 Nickname Disses
5. Prince James
4. A-Fraud
3. Kevin Gar-nott
2. Team Obliterater
5. Ben Wallace - With Winter Games Inspired Goggles.
4. Kareem, Buck Williams, and James Worthy - Seth Brundle or The Fly
Googles, apparently one of the few available models back then.
2. Horace Grant - The most loyal goggle wearer, color coded with each of his teams jerseys.
Googles, apparently one of the few available models back then.3. Amare Stoudemire - More of a Streamlined cyclist look with these Oakley Goggles.
1. Kurt Rambis - By far the most stylish he opted for the sleek wayfarer
glasses instead of the bulky goggles.
glasses instead of the bulky goggles.
He later wore the same glasses (and 'Stache) on his other job.
Pictures from Yesterday's League-wide Jackson Robinson Tribute, where every player wore Jackie's number 42.
The documentary on the bowling alley brawl which resulted in a 5-year prison sentence for 17 year old Allen Iverson. It was directed by Steve James (Director of the acclaimed documentary Hoop Dreams).Top Six NBA players under 6
6. Spud Webb - 5'7''
He beat Nique...and at just 133 lbs he averaged 10 ppg over 12 seasons.
5. Muggsy Bogues - 5'3''
Shortest Player Ever, Career Averages of 7.7 points and 7.6 assist, 1.5 steals a game. Number 16 on all-time dimes list. Hornets franchise leader in assist and steals.
4. Damon Stoudamire - 5'10''
Rookie of the Year, 19ppg and 9apg first 3 seasons, 11,763 total points, 50 point club, more assist and points than Mark Price.
3. Terrell Brandon - 5'11''
16ppg, 8apg, 1.6spg as a full time starter(95-02), 2 Time All-star
2. Michael Adams - 5'10''
Started slow but from 87-94 averaged 17ppg, 7apg and 2spg, All Star and member of the 50 point club.
1. Calvin Murphy - 5'9''
18ppg over 13 years, 50 point club, 6-time All Star, Hall of Famer
Honarable Mention: Avery Johnson (NBA Champion, Number Retired by Spurs)
Too Tall - Six listed at 6: Allen Iverson, Tim Hardaway, Chris Paul, Kenny Anderson, Mark Price, Mookie Blaylock
Tom Watson atop the leader board after day 1 of the Masters at 60 years old. What other sport can a 60 year old man thrive (playing not coaching)!
Golf where being an athlete is optional, and the only opposition is the actual course and the weather.
Up Next Racecar Driving!
Tiger Woods makes his return to commercials in a non-speaking role as he listens to his late father.
Charles and Kenny Spoof
Raekwon dropping names of many popular sneakers makers and models in the 90's, Lottos, Diadoras, Ponys...classic material.
Some of the old-school player sneakers he name-dropped:
Mutombos
Ewings
Barkleys
Bo Jacksons
Jordans
In case you missed it here are the future airings for the ESPN Films 30 for 30 Documentary Guru of Go, which chronicles Paul Westhead's Usain Bolt-paced system at LMU and the tragic passing of Hank Gathers.
Guru of Go
Directed by Bill Couturie
Sunday Apr 4 - 10pm ESPN U
Tuesday Apr 6 - 11pm ESPN 2
Saturday May 1 - 8pm ESPN 2
Tuesday May 4 - 9pm ESPN
Wednesday May 5 - 1pm ESPN U
Trailer 1
Trailer 2
KEY STATS
-Net Worth: $9.5 Billion
-Fortune: Self Made
-Primary Source: Investments (Commodities/Mining)
-Age: 44
-Country: Russia
-Education: Bachelors (International Finance) Moscow Finance Institute
-Fortune: Self Made
-Primary Source: Investments (Commodities/Mining)
-Age: 44
-Country: Russia
-Education: Bachelors (International Finance) Moscow Finance Institute
FUN FACTS
-He's the Wealthiest Russian and #40 in the World-He's 6'8''
-Former owner of Moscow basketball team that won the European Championship
-Made 10 Billion after being
The Mavs are now the biggest threat to the Lakers in the West partly due to the acquisition of this guy:
Complex interviews Melo and his Stylist while getting fitted for a suit in his hotel in NYC, he won't wear a bowtie but loves ascotts, go figure...full interview at Complex.
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Outside the Lines piece on how Antoine Walker who made $110 million over his NBA career and now isstruggling to keep his head above water. He's playing pro ball in Puerto Rico but will only receive his Cash On Delivery of a Championship. Here are more athletes who financially fell from grace.
Top 5 Game Winning Deciding and Buzzer Beating Dunks
5. Eddy Curry, Spike and Denzel
4. Vince on the Rockets
3. Josh Smith vs Houston
2. Josh Smith vs Magic
1. Dwight on the Spurs
Here's the new Most Interesting Man in the World commercials for Dos Equis.
But first, here are my Top 5 Lines From Dos Equis Most Interesting Man Commercials
5. He has been known to cure narcolepsy, just by walking into the room.
4. The police often question him, just because they find him interesting.
3. He lives his life vicariously through himself.
2. He has never lost a sock.
1. He can speak Italian, in French.
But first, here are my Top 5 Lines From Dos Equis Most Interesting Man Commercials
5. He has been known to cure narcolepsy, just by walking into the room.
4. The police often question him, just because they find him interesting.
3. He lives his life vicariously through himself.
2. He has never lost a sock.
1. He can speak Italian, in French.
Interesting Draft day stories from Bulls.com that changed Bulls, Lakers and Celtics history.
In 1979, the Bulls had the No. 2 overall pick, but missed out on Larry Bird because Boston took advantage of a then league rule by selecting Bird in June of 1978, a full year before he left Indiana State University.
A lost coin flip in 1979 was the only reason Magic Johnson didn’t pack his bags for Chicago. Because they called 'Heads' instead of 'Tails' they ended up with All-American forward David Greenwood out of UCLA.
March Madness inspired Bracket of the 64 Most Stylish College Basketball Players of All Time, with Regions replaced with era's. See the list 
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Below are the dunk stats so far for this year, with some commentary by some of the dunk results that stand out. Check out the running tally of every dunk this year here. Rank Player Pos Team Dunks
1 Dwight Howard C ORL 159
6 LeBron James SF CLE 105
10 Kevin Durant SF OKC 101 - Higher than I thought
11 Dwyane Wade SG MIA 94
41 Carmelo Anthony SF DEN 48
62 Shannon Brown PG LAL 35 - Highest for a Point Guard
66 Kobe Bryant SG LAL 34 - Lower than I thought
86 J.R. Smith SG DEN 28
88 O.J. Mayo SG MEM 27 - Higher than I thought
90 Lamar Odom PF LAL 27
116 Derrick Rose PG CHI 21 - Beast
119 Dirk Nowitzki PF DAL 20
121 Vince Carter SG ORL 19 - Too many threes
123 Channing Frye C PHO 19 - 139 threes made
165 Grant Hill SF PHO 12 - Fresh Legs, he missed like 6 years
171 Brandon Roy SG POR 12 - Lower than I thought
179 Delonte West SG CLE 11
190 Rasheed Wallace PF BOS 10 - Way Higher than I thought
199 Ronnie Price PG UTA 9 - He can take the throne from Nate
201 Jonny Flynn PG MIN 8
226 Rashard Lewis PF ORL 5 - Shame, Shame, Shame
252 Glen Davis PF BOS 3 - Didn't know he could dunk
265 Nate Robinson PG BOS 3 - You're better than that!
287 Zach Randolph PF MEM 2 - Z-bo!!!
297 Anthony Carter PG DEN 1 - Need to see the footage
323 Darko Milicic C MIN 1 - Need to see the footage
324 Andre Miller PG POR 1 - Need to see the footage
Below are the dunk stats so far for this year, with some commentary by some of the dunk results that stand out. Check out the running tally of every dunk this year here. Rank Player Pos Team Dunks
1 Dwight Howard C ORL 159
6 LeBron James SF CLE 105
10 Kevin Durant SF OKC 101 - Higher than I thought
11 Dwyane Wade SG MIA 94
37 Pau Gasol PF LAL 50
41 Carmelo Anthony SF DEN 48
51 Kevin Garnett PF BOS 40
62 Shannon Brown PG LAL 35 - Highest for a Point Guard
66 Kobe Bryant SG LAL 34 - Lower than I thought
86 J.R. Smith SG DEN 28
88 O.J. Mayo SG MEM 27 - Higher than I thought
90 Lamar Odom PF LAL 27
101 Tim Duncan PF SA 24
116 Derrick Rose PG CHI 21 - Beast
119 Dirk Nowitzki PF DAL 20
121 Vince Carter SG ORL 19 - Too many threes
122 Tyreke Evans PG SAC 19 - *Shooting Guard Body
123 Channing Frye C PHO 19 - 139 threes made
165 Grant Hill SF PHO 12 - Fresh Legs, he missed like 6 years
171 Brandon Roy SG POR 12 - Lower than I thought
179 Delonte West SG CLE 11
190 Rasheed Wallace PF BOS 10 - Way Higher than I thought
199 Ronnie Price PG UTA 9 - He can take the throne from Nate
201 Jonny Flynn PG MIN 8
226 Rashard Lewis PF ORL 5 - Shame, Shame, Shame
242 Antawn Jamison PF CLE 4 - Those half t-shirts must be effecting him
252 Glen Davis PF BOS 3 - Didn't know he could dunk
265 Nate Robinson PG BOS 3 - You're better than that!
277 Ben Gordon SG DET 2
287 Zach Randolph PF MEM 2 - Z-bo!!!
297 Anthony Carter PG DEN 1 - Need to see the footage
323 Darko Milicic C MIN 1 - Need to see the footage
324 Andre Miller PG POR 1 - Need to see the footage
Here is a list of athletes that have lost their fortunes through some of the biggest financial blunders of all time.
Scottie Pippen
Evander Holyfield
Lenny Dykstra
Latrell Sprewell
Mike Tyson
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