Archive for September, 2011

    Yet another “NBA Player smokes marijuana” news piece, who really cares anymore? I did find it rather interesting that the former Raptor could fit himself into a Porsche though. Here is the news release: NBA veteran Marcus Cambyis free on bond after police in suburban Houston arrested him on a charge of marijuana possession. Camby was in a Porsche pulled over Monday for what police called an equipment violation. Pearland police Lt. Onesimo Lopez says an officer detected the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle and that police found less than two ounces of the drug inside. Camby [...]

I have been living off of EuroBasket for these Video of the Day pieces this month but Juan Carlos Navarro’s 27 points in the final against France is a fitting close out to the (arguably) best international basketball tournament ever. Enjoy.

“Serge Iblocka” came through in the clutch for Spain in the EuroBasket final yesterday with a Dikembe like five blocks that were so huge you have to see to believe.

One of the best introductions of all-time. Rodman, Scottie, and Jordan.

Another NBA 2K12 video dropped today, this one shows off its actual in-game action.

  Ahh, Summer Leagues, magical places where no one plays defense and JaVale McGee somehow finds a way to get punked by a fellow NBA player. JaVale McGee Gets Dunked On Twice By Marreese Speights! from Nils Wagner on Vimeo.

  Now I don’t usually delve into this seedy underbelly of sports blogging often, but this Deadspin reported story is just simply too funny to not make my site’s requirements. According to a new biography’s excerpts former Republican VP candidate Sarah Palin had a fling with Michigan legend and former Laker Glen Rice in 1987.  Here is the excerpt (acquired from the Enquirer, so you know this is legit) In the book, which will be published on September 20th, McGinniss claims Sarah had a steamy interracial hookup with basketball stud Glen Rice less than a year before she eloped with [...]

Probably Jonas’ best effort on the big stage, and it was against Chris Kaman and Dirk who aren’t slouches by any stretch of the imagination. Impressive defense and flashes of brilliance in the post.

Christopher Lloyd, Kevin Durant, and super cool “Back to the Future” references what more do you want out of the NBA’s most likeable superstar?