We here at That NBA Lottery Pick would like to wish you all, a "Happy New Years".
Now go out there and party likes it's the Willenium.
December 31, 2009
Happy New Years from That NBA Lottery Pick
We here at That NBA Lottery Pick would like to wish you all, a "Happy New Years".
Now go out there and party likes it's the Willenium.
Family Feud 1992: Lakers Girls vs. Knicks City Dancers
Remember the year of 1992? You know the Dream Team, Murphy Brown was on the tube, and Brett Favre made his first start for the Green Bay Packers.
Well, Family Feud had a match-up of epic proportions between the Los Angeles Lakers Girls and the New York Knicks City Dancers.
For once, late host Ray Combs was not the most excited person in the room.
(Courtesy of A Stern Warning)
Well, Family Feud had a match-up of epic proportions between the Los Angeles Lakers Girls and the New York Knicks City Dancers.
For once, late host Ray Combs was not the most excited person in the room.
(Courtesy of A Stern Warning)
December 30, 2009
Happy Birthday, Lebron James
Yep, today is Lebron James birthday and we here at That NBA Lottery Pick would like to wish Lebron James, a happy 25th birthday.
Now, you may ask, what did he do for his last birthday? Well, he had a party and bought some cars.
Seems pretty normal, right? You want proof?, Here it is.
December 29, 2009
Danilo Gallinari sings Beyonce's "Halo"
On the list of things that I believe that I would never see, watching New York Knicks forward Danilo Gallinari singing "Halo" by Beyonce was one of them.
I was wrong.
(Courtesy of The Yankee Princess Sports Blog)
December 28, 2009
Tony Parker and Eva Longoria, "Summer Nights"
Usually, when I use the words, "Words do not describe the awesome". It is usually in some sort of joking tone.
However, this video deserves to be seen by everyone. San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker and his famous wife, Eva Longoria-Parker busted out in musical stylings of "Grease" with "Summer Nights."
I think I can even hear Olivia Newton-John applauding.
(Courtesy of Dueling Couches)
The Sacramento Kings make "The Best Music"
Seriously, what do I have to do NBA teams to prevent you for making these "Faux CD infomercials"?
Do I have to jump off a bridge? Do I have to enduring watching the final season of Lost? Force Myself to watch a Clippers-Nets game? Endure a season "A Shot of Love with Tila Tequila?"
The Sacramento Kings are the latest team to jump on this bandwagon with this offering from their "Best Music Collection".
I will say though, that Jon Brockman is versatile. "Living on a Prayer" and "Careless Whisper", that's impressive.
(Courtesy of Cowbell Kingdom)
December 26, 2009
LA Fans gives the "foam finger" to Cleveland
If we were to be honest with ourselves, the NBA version of "Connect Five" on Christmas Day was like receiving a lump of coal from Santa.
However, the one thing that did make this NBA five-some interesting was the reaction by Lakers fans to a technical foul called on Phil Jackson late in their game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
A percentage of the paying costumers at the Staples Center received foam fingers for their attendance and well, when you have unruly Lakers fans and foam fingers, the answer should be relatively simple to figure out.
Very Sadly, Snoop Dogg did not throw his.
Vote for Steve Nash, "Kobe Dunked on Him"
Phoenix Suns point guard Steve Nash took a different approach with his plea to fans to vote him into the 2010 NBA All Star Game.
In this viral video from his production company, "MeatHawk", he decided to go the route of self-deprecation.
Hell, it was good enough for him to pass Tracy McGrady. Rock On, Steve!
(Courtesy of Bright Side of the Sun)
December 24, 2009
Happy Holidays from That NBA Lottery Pick
We here at That NBA Lottery Pick, would like to wish all of you readers a "Happy Holidays".
Whether you will have a Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa, a Happy-Belated Hanukkah, a Festive Festivus, and an Exciting "Chinchilli Day". (Hey, made-up holidays that you wanted to just take a trip to Las Vegas counts too.)
Don't forget that the best gifts are given by "Inside the NBA"
The Pistons sing the "Christmas Classics"
Just when you thought it was safe to go into the Christmas holiday without hearing from the Detroit Pistons, you guessed wrong.
The Pistons are celebrating the holidays buy offering you a "Pistons Christmas Classics record" that you cannot refuse. (For my young viewers, that's an old school CD.)
"Kwame, the Snowman" LOLZ.
(Courtesy of Need 4 Sheed and A Stern Warning)
December 23, 2009
The Basketball Jones go a Carolin'
If you are not watching the "Basketball Jones" podcast, then I truly question how awesome you think the NBA is.
In this clip, Tas Melas and J.E. Skeets decide to spread some holiday cheer by going "NBA A-Caroling"
Nice touch with the elf suits, "RAJJJAAA BELLLL...CHARRRLLLIEEE BEEELLLLL".
(Courtesy of The Score)
December 22, 2009
Shaq-Fu vs. Ronald McDonald
Honestly, there are not worst to describe the awesome of this clip but I think that I am going to try.
Someone decided to mod a Japanese fighting game which has the NBA Jam background.
Then he has Shaq take on some Japanese memes and Ronald McDonald. Finally, that smug clown got what he deserves.
(Courtesy of A Stern Warning)
Vote 4 Amare Part 2 - Amare and David Spade try on Googles
One thing that you have to say about Amare Stoudamire is that he is at least creative in his viral video campaign to himself to the NBA All Star Game in Dallas.
Amare has enlisted the help of actor David Spade to help promote him. In this clip, Amare and David talk about googles and try some on.
Hey, someone stole Bishop Don Magic Juan's glasses!
Sacramento Kings pull off EPIC comeback, down 35 points
If you were a Sacramento Kings fan, you were probably already changing the channel away from their game against the Chicago Bulls as the Bulls built a 35 point lead with about 8:50 remaining in the game.
Then something strange happened, the Kings came back and won by the score of 102-98.
No joke, the Kings pulled off the second greatest comeback in NBA history as rookie guard Tyreke Evans stole the show with 23 points and eight rebounds. (For those who care, the greatest comeback was in 1997 when the Utah Jazz came back against the Denver Nuggets by a deficit of 36 points.) I guess that "Paul Westphal" magic hasn't worn off yet.
For Bulls fans, you might have some solace that Vinny Del Negro might be out the door soon and that it was only one regular season game.
For Kings fans, I think that Tyreke Evans pick was good, huh? Sometimes the NBA lottery works in mysterious ways.
UPDATE- Since the internet was in it's infancy in 1997, this is the largest NBA comeback that has game threads from NBA blogs.
Here is the Sactown Royalty's 2nd Half Thread and the Blog a Bull Second Half Thread.
(Some information was used from an ESPN/Associated Press article)
December 21, 2009
Mission Skincare: Jumping over Steve Nash
One thing that you have to say about Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash is that he might be the NBA's version of Peyton Manning for viral videos.
He's in alot of them including the ones he produces with his production company called, "Meathawk."
In this viral video for Mission Skincare, professional skateborder and gold medalist Ryan Sheckler decided to jump him with his skateboard.
(Courtesy of NESW Sports)
Kevin Garnett "wants the equations", Adidas Commercial
One thing that I do have to say about Adidas marketing, they tend to keep it simple unlike their Nike counterparts.
In this clip featuring Kevin Garnett, he gets hooked up with some Adidas "Equations" sneakers.
Man, remember when we all thought that we would have touch-panels in our homes.
(Courtesy of Hip 2 Da Game)
Another NIKE MVPuppets Commercial: Dunk on Reindeer
The brilliant minds behind the MVPuppets are at it again with this latest viral video called, "Dunking on Reindeer".
So for all of you that like rapping, puppets, and Santa Claus talking about his new rims on his sleigh.
This is the video for you.
(Courtesy of A Stern Warning)
The Phoenix Suns go "ALL NIGHT LONG"
I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that the "digital shorts" that Steve Nash creates from his production company, "Meathawk" is better than anything SNL has come up with recently.
In this clip, Leandro Barbosa is warming up his singing voice with Lionel Ritchie's "All Night Long".
However, he doesn't know the words.
(Courtesy of NESW Sports)
December 20, 2009
The Denver Nuggets perform "Winter Wonderland"
The Denver Nuggets have released their Christmas music video, (Seriously NBA teams, I thought we went through this, no need for these anymore.
They sing their own rendition of a "Winter Wonderland", however I think Chris Anderson might need to work on his chereography.
(Courtesy of the Colorado Sports Desk)
The MVPuppets meet "Blitzen"
This morning I saw this advertisement for Nike's MVPuppets and I think I actually threw up in my mouth a little bit.
This commercial called, "Blitzen" which featured rapper Lupe Fiasco as a rapping reindeer. Yep, I said it a "rapping reindeer".
Somewhere Jerry Seinfeld is saying, "Who are the Ad Wizards who came up with this one?"
December 19, 2009
Kenny and Charles "Clown" Paul Pierce
During the last edition of Inside the NBA, they released the nominees for "Best Playoff Drama" for their TNT All-Decade.
The final nominee was Celtics forward Paul Pierce during game one of the 2008 NBA Finals where he was carried of the court with an apparent knee injury before returning.
Then Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley decided to clown on him for his "dramatic performance."
Carl Landry Collision with Dirk Nowitzki, loses 5 teeth
During Friday night's game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Houston Rockets, Dirk Nowitzki collided with Carl Landry causing more than a little blood to be lost.
What also was a causality was five of Carl Landry's teeth. Landry had previously lost a couple teeth in a playoff collision with Carlos Boozer back in 2008. Landry eventually left the game and was taken to the emergency room.
According to FSN Houston, they reported that two of Landry's teeth were embedded in Dirk's arm after the collision. Dirk did not return to the game as Houston went onto win, 116-108.
I guess the tooth fairy got lucky tonight, huh?
(Courtesy of Clutch Fans)
December 18, 2009
Inside the NBA exchange gifts
On last night's edition of "Inside the NBA", the guys decided to give each other Christmas gifts.
Well, except for Charles. He forgot, but he was rewarded handsomely with a gift from Kenny.
"Put the shaver down, Chuck."
Dwayne Wade's "Dressy" Cell Phone
Most of you probably saw this commercial for the new T-Mobile MyTouch 3G, where Dwayne Wade shows off some of the fancy new features.
Wade even has an application to help him dress. Wait, What?
(Courtesy of Hooped Up)
December 17, 2009
Mariah Carey will stuff your NBA stocking
The NBA on ESPN is pulling out all the stops to make sure that you tune in to watch their Christmas Day double-header on ABC.
They filmed a commercial with pop superstar Mariah Carey to get you all hot and bothered to make sure that you stuff your stocking with the NBA on Christmas.
Stop looking at her that way, Nick Cannon might kick your ass. If he could.
(Courtesy of A Stern Warning)
They filmed a commercial with pop superstar Mariah Carey to get you all hot and bothered to make sure that you stuff your stocking with the NBA on Christmas.
Stop looking at her that way, Nick Cannon might kick your ass. If he could.
(Courtesy of A Stern Warning)
Decoding Ron Artest's "Letter to Tiger"
Recently, Ron Artest posted on his blog, (YES, RON ARTEST HAS A BLOG) a letter to Tiger Woods.
Our crack staff at That NBA Lottery Pick (mainly a monkey in a top hat) has decoded the message to find out what Ron Artest was really saying.
Dear Tiger,
In reading the statements you have made, I can tell you are a stand up guy. Please remember only Jesus is perfect.
(WOAH, WOAH, I thought Kobe Bryant was perfect?)
You made a mistake and you admitted your infidelity.
(Technically yes, he still hasn't said "I CHEATED")
I have made the same mistakes. Before I got married to my wife, I had a baby with another young lady, after I already had two by my girlfriend who is now my wife. We also had another baby which makes three for us and four for me. Two boys and two girls.
(Jerry Springer just called me, he seems interested on this)
My wife is a much better wife than I am a husband. We still argue and disagree after
being together 16 years. and I still cope with the fact that there are so many women out there and I choose to stay loyal to my wife.
(That's where Ron Artest "one ups" Tiger Woods)
I want to be home every night, but with traveling I can’t, and sometimes I might want to go to a bar or club and be one of the fellas. Most of the time I stay in, because I have my kids and wife.
(Unless you have a time-machine or at least a body-double)
I cannot sit here and say the thought to have many women has never crossed my mind. If I were Jesus I could.
I have known my wife for 16 years– since I was 14 years old.
She was my first.
(Yep, I was tappin' that way back then. (Editor note: TMI TMI TMI)
On the way to 2010 we had many ups and downs on the way, mostly my fault. But I really choose to work hard and play ball to support her and my kids. The same reason you are building your legacy.
(That's how women get you, they blame you for all their problems regardless of fault. Also, we don't really have any other useful skills anyway)
I have been disturbed by this because there are many people who are happy that this bad news has come out.
(Seriously, what is wrong with this people? I'm talking about you Perez Hilton)
There are a lot of sports announcers and regular reporters who are not perfect in their own homes, yet they want to bring you down.
(The only problem is that we're famous and those people are not)
You have done so much for people, the sport of golf, and your family and you gave your wife a life that people can’t even dream of.
(Dude, Seriously. Why can't you be happy? I would be)
I thought you were 36 or 37 until I read the news today. A 33-year-old man who has been a model citizen with so much at stake. This is your first publicly known issue since you started your career, compared to my 50 or more publicly known issues and mistakes.
(Yep, I have made alot of mistakes, however even my fight with fans in Detroit will never top this.)
You have been the perfect role model for me and my sons for longer than anyone I have known.
With the exception of a few legends.
As your fan, I can’t wait to see you golf again.
And us athletes know how much you personally love your family.
(Let me get the list started: Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Marion Jones, Ben Johnson, Barry Bonds, .........)
One love,
Ron Artest
This is just a fan mail letter to Tiger Woods fans and indirectly to Tiger himself.
Please, everyone support Tiger in these tough times for his family.
(Yep, most of us can obviously support someone who cheated on his wife a rumored ten times. Hey at least, he didn't kill dogs like Mike Vick)
Also if you are a sports announcer or regular everyday reporter or blogger please step up like Tiger and tell your wife or husband if you have any skeletons in your closet. Especially if you were one of the few attacking TIGER!!
One Love People
(Yep, step up like I did at the Malace in the Palace and start wailing on people. Also, the blogger code of ethics allows me to go after anyone who attacks Tiger. Bring It on Tru Believers)
(Courtesy of RonArtest.com)
December 16, 2009
The MVPuppets: Mystery Solved!
In a previous post of That NBA Lottery Pick, the MVPuppets were trying to figure who had stolen Lebron's new shoe.
They eventually went to the video-tape and it was Ms. Lewis figured out who was responsible for the missing shoe.
Also, I lost $10 bucks betting on "Sneaky Pete", Damn It!
(Courtesy of Slam Online)
Dwayne Wade Imitates Shaq
We have already seen many people try to imitate Cavaliers center Shaquille O'Neal where many of been successful or failed miserably. However, in this clip, the imitating is coming from former team-mate Dwayne Wade.
In a interview, he did back in 2006 with Rick Reilly, Wade decides bust out the imitation chops.
I give him a "6.2"
December 15, 2009
Chris Dudley wants to be your governor, Oregon
For those of you that wanted to know the answer to the question, "What is former NBA player Chris Dudley doing in spare time?"
Well, he just announced that he is running under the Republican ticket to be the governor of Oregon in 2010.
He has decided to use the YouTube to introduce himself to the Oregon voters and well, as you can plainly see, he owns these videos.
Hey, if you can't get behind Chris Dudley for Change, What can you?
(Courtesy of Hugging Harold Reynolds)
Well, he just announced that he is running under the Republican ticket to be the governor of Oregon in 2010.
He has decided to use the YouTube to introduce himself to the Oregon voters and well, as you can plainly see, he owns these videos.
Hey, if you can't get behind Chris Dudley for Change, What can you?
(Courtesy of Hugging Harold Reynolds)
Bill Walton Rapping, SERIOUSLY!
I remember having this recurring dream where Bill Walton was rapping and I could take my eyes away from it.
Well, this proof from YouTube is that my recurring dream was just a manifestation of Deja Vu.
(Courtesy of NESW Sports)
MVPuppets - Mystery of the Missing Lebron VII's
Most of you already know my distaste for Nike's MVPuppets commercials; this is the latest one where they try to figure out who stole Lebron's shoes.
I have my money on "Sneaky Pete".
(Courtesy of Sox & Dawgs)
December 14, 2009
Shaq-Fu got nothing on Shaq-Boo
Shaquille O'Neal is one of the most giving NBA players that I know of and in this clip, he turns a cultural game of fun into his branding.
He recently gave to children the game, "Taboo" and redubbed it, "Shaq-boo". In Shaq world, I guess you can change any word to make it Shaq-tastic.
(Courtesy of NESW Sports)
Lebron Steals Fries, WTF?
Lebron James is known by many people as a great NBA player, well we now have learned the horrible truth.
James is a fry-stealer as evidenced by this highlight from the Cavaliers-Thunder game.
For shame Lebron, For Shame!
(Courtesy of Hardwood Houdini)
December 12, 2009
Amare Stoudemire enlists David Spade for "Vote 4 Amare"
The one thing that I know that NBA players want for this Christmas is to be voted into the 2010 NBA All-Star Game in Dallas.
In the past, many players have enlisted the help of other famous players or wacky viral videos to get in.
Suns forward Amare Stoudamire enlisted David Spade to help his cause. This is the first viral video for his campaign called, "Vote 4 Amare".
The real question is, will it help? Do any Suns fans know who David Spade is? Does David Spade know who David Spade is?
(Courtesy of the Valley of the Suns)
December 11, 2009
Charles Barkley drinks some "Mad Dog 20/20"
On last night's "Inside the NBA", Ernie's Neat-O Stat of the night was about the New Jersey Nets first win.
Charles Barkley said that he would drink some "Mad Dog 20/20" when they finally won a game and he drank his punishment like a champion.
December 10, 2009
Your Starting Western Conference Guard.....Tracy McGrady!?!?!
It's about the half-way mark in the NBA All-Star voting process and some of the numbers are starting to trickle in.
One of the surprises is Houston Rockets guard Tracy McGrady might be your Western Conference All-Star starter at guard. Wait, what?
From an NBA press release via RealGM:
In the Western Conference, Bryant, a three-time All-Star MVP, who also garnered the honor in 2002 and 2007, is followed at guard by the Houston Rockets’ Tracy McGrady (281,545). Anthony, the league’s leading scorer, paces forwards in the West (588,958) with the Dallas Mavericks’ Dirk Nowitzki (366,300) second. The Phoenix Suns’ Amar’e Stoudemire (447,776) is the leading vote-getter among Western Conference centers, with the Lakers’ Andrew Bynum (299,484) following.
Yep, McGrady is currently second in voting and he hasn't played all season. If this is not a fair argument for eliminating the fan vote, I do not know what is.
Most people will pile on the Asian voters since many of them are Rockets fans but to be honest, many people would prefer to see Tracy McGrady play in an All-Star game rather than a more deserving candidate such as Blazers guard Brandon Roy. However, it's tough to find your All Star game as a legit venture when a player who hasn't played all season is a leading bote getter.
I'm not blaming for doing this but it makes you wonder how much a travashamockery the NBA All-Star fan vote has become.
The Houston Rockets sing "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"
Well, it's that time of year and the Houston Rockets have decided to make your Holidays merry by singing "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" or at least attempt to.
I'm just saying Shane Battier, Chase Budinger, Aaron Brooks, Carl Landry and Luis Scola do not quit your day jobs.
Decoding "Spit-Gate"
Recently, Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard was accused by a writer of the San Francisco Chronicle, Scott Ostler of spitting on the ball during free throw attempt by the other team.
Here is what Mr. Ostler wrote:
Then this video came out of some Warriors fans shooting Howard appearing to spit on the ball after a free throw:
It really is tough to tell, he also allegedly did it during his recent match-up against the Los Angeles Clippers as well.
I scoured the NBA rulebooks for any ruling about players manipulating the ball at the free throw line but couldn't find anything relevant.
In the grand schema of things, I really doubt that if he spitting on the ball that it is making a huge affect on the game since the player at the foul line is already transfering his sweat and whatever is one his hands at the time.
However, I will not be surprised if we have an incident regarding "Spit-Gate"
(Courtesy of Guyism)
Here is what Mr. Ostler wrote:
On Saturday night, I learned that Dwight Howard spits on the ball.
Every time a Warriors player went to the line to shoot two, after the first free-throw try, the Orlando Magic’s massive center asked the ref for the ball, spit on it and flipped it back to the ref. Seriously.
“I’m just blowing on it,” Howard fibbed with a smile when I asked him about it after the game. “I’m putting a spell on them.”
Then this video came out of some Warriors fans shooting Howard appearing to spit on the ball after a free throw:
It really is tough to tell, he also allegedly did it during his recent match-up against the Los Angeles Clippers as well.
I scoured the NBA rulebooks for any ruling about players manipulating the ball at the free throw line but couldn't find anything relevant.
In the grand schema of things, I really doubt that if he spitting on the ball that it is making a huge affect on the game since the player at the foul line is already transfering his sweat and whatever is one his hands at the time.
However, I will not be surprised if we have an incident regarding "Spit-Gate"
(Courtesy of Guyism)
Chuck Hayes calls Lebron's Dancing, "Disrespectful"
Most of you probably have no idea who Houston Rockets forward Chuck Hayes is (Sixth Man of the Year candidate) but he decided to take a shot at Mr. Lebron James dancing against Joakim Noah after the Rockets win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
We get more from Slam Online:
James has already ticked off Joakim Noah, and now Chuck Hayes has voiced displeasure with LBJ’s dancing on the sidelines during blowouts: “Yeah (it was wrong), but if Joakim Noah and the Bulls have a problem with it, beat him, he won’t dance,’
Hayes said. ‘I notice that the Cavs, they do all their sideline acts in the game when they’re up big. When it’s a close game, they don’t do that. Make them respect you and they won’t do it. To showboat another professional, it’s disrespectful. If you feel disrespected, do something about it within the game, nothing dirty. Eventually, all the dancing and acting will stop. They only do it when they’re up big.’
Preach Mr. Hayes, Preach. At times, I really do not get what the entire fuss is about Lebron James dancing but I can understand why some players gets irritated.
It's completely understandable, when you are up by more than 20 or so points, I would try to get the business done and not worry about showing up the other team. Some people can interpret the dancing as a "showing-up" of the opponent. However, Lebron is Lebron and he can do whatever he wants to do.
However, if continues to "show-boat" without a championship, it does not help his cause either.
Chris Bosh talks about the first time he met Lebron James
Recently, Toronto Raptors forward Chris Bosh has a put a "docu-drama" called "First Ink" which mainly follows him around Toronto talking about his life and basketball.
In this clip, he talks about the first time he had an encounter with one Lebron James.
Remember when Lebron James was only Lebron James?
(Courtesy of MKROB's Sports Blog)
December 9, 2009
Merry Christmas from the Memphis Grizzlies
One thing I will say about the Memphis Grizzlies is that they are trying hard to get people to come to their games.
Recently, they sent out this "Merry Christmas E-Card" to season ticket holders and well, they obviously blew out the budget on this one.
Can we get a do-over on them moving to Memphis?
(Courtesy of Ball Don't Lie)
Terrence Williams Twitter Troubles
I'm going to say that this is probably not the year that Nets rookie forward Terrence Williams was expecting in his jump to the NBA.
Well, he decided to voice his frustration through the best source, "Twitter." The only problem was that Nets president Rod Thorn was watching his Tweets.
We get more from the New York Post:
Nets rookie forward Terrence Williams has posted his frustrations on Twitter and could face a fine from the club.
"You don't do that [Twitter] on club time," said team president Rod Thorn, who added Williams "could be" fined for posts he made Monday.
On Twitter, Williams wondered what life would be like had he been drafted by Toronto or Charlotte and suggested that practice time has become his game time for him.
"How would it be if Mr. Stern called my name 10 min earlier #9 or 5 min later #12 hmmmmmmmmm to bad I can't live off what ifs," his Tweet read.
On Tuesday, Williams attempted to clarify his comments.
"You guys talk about that, but my next Tweet says I love my situation, I love my teammates and you guys got to know that we're all human and we hate losing," Williams said. "It's not a regret at all. It's the best decision for me to come to New Jersey. I love it. I wouldn't want to play at Charlotte or [Toronto]. I'm happy I'm here."
If I need to repeat again to my NBA players on Twitter, I will. "REMEMBER THAT TWITTER IS A PUBLIC DOMAIN" which essentially means that anyone can access it and it would not surprise me that your boss/owner would be checking up on your Tweets.
Sure the post was harmless enough but the Nets have any right to fine someone within the organization if they post something on Twitter that casts a negative light on the organization.
Honestly, it gets to the point where most NBA teams might have to take the route of the New York Jets and hire a Twitter consultant. Mainly, because players do not seem to get the above fact that whatever they write on Twitter can be read by anyone with an account.
For now, it appears that Terrence Williams might be the first causality to fall victim to the "Twitter Fine".
(Courtesy of New York Post)
December 8, 2009
Joakim Noah wants know, "Did You Fart?"
While doing an interview with a Swedish basketball website, Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah was talking about the progress he was making as an NBA players.
Then someone decided to rip a fart near him, Joakim then went out of way to ask the Swedish interviewer if he was the culprit.
"Thee who smelt it, dealt it"
(Courtesy of Not Qualified to Comment)
You've Been Punk'd, Utah Flash Fans
Remember the NBDL owner who wanted to put up $100,000 to have Michael Jordan play Byron Russell in one on one match?
Well, Brandt Anderson (the said owner of the Utah Flash) decided to dupe the public about this alleged match by hiring a Jordan look-a-like and have him eat at a local restaurant to drum up support for the match. A local newspaper went along with the story and posted the video on their website.
Here is the alleged video:
Well, this actually worked as over 7,500 people attended the game between the Utah Flash and the Dakota Wizards and appeared to be ready to see Jordan take on Byron Russell one on one. During the halftime, many fans were pumped as they announced Russell and then they brought out the fake Jordan.
Here is the clip of the dupage:
ROTFL, seriously that was pretty funny. I know in this day and age, we should always double-check what we read but I have a feeling that the good nature of many Utah people were duped here.
Since this, Brandt Anderson has apologized as well he should. He does realize that he could go to hell for this, right?
(Courtesy of SLC Dunk, The Baseline, and Deadspin)
Well, Brandt Anderson (the said owner of the Utah Flash) decided to dupe the public about this alleged match by hiring a Jordan look-a-like and have him eat at a local restaurant to drum up support for the match. A local newspaper went along with the story and posted the video on their website.
Here is the alleged video:
Well, this actually worked as over 7,500 people attended the game between the Utah Flash and the Dakota Wizards and appeared to be ready to see Jordan take on Byron Russell one on one. During the halftime, many fans were pumped as they announced Russell and then they brought out the fake Jordan.
Here is the clip of the dupage:
ROTFL, seriously that was pretty funny. I know in this day and age, we should always double-check what we read but I have a feeling that the good nature of many Utah people were duped here.
Since this, Brandt Anderson has apologized as well he should. He does realize that he could go to hell for this, right?
(Courtesy of SLC Dunk, The Baseline, and Deadspin)
Jeff Van Gundy blames it on the "ALLLLLCOHOL"
During last Friday's match-up between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat, color commentator Mark Jackson dropped a song title reference to Jamie Foxx's, "Blame it on the Alcohol."
Well, Jeff Van Gundy decided to drop his version of the hit song. Hopefully word gets back to Mr. Foxx and JVG will be co-starring in his next music video.
(Courtesy of The 4th Quarter)
Mark Cuban gets slammed through a table on WWE Raw
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban hosted WWE Monday Night Raw in Dallas and did the usual song and dance for the WWE as host.
Well, WWE wrestler Sheamus decided to get the type of revenge best served by slamming Mark Cuban through a table.
Somewhere, David Stern cackled in delight.
(Courtesy of You've Been Blinded)
December 7, 2009
Steve Nash is the "Sixty Million Dollar Man"
In our previous post, we learn that Steve Nash has a little problem with "aiming his urine at a toilet seat."
Well, in this clip from a Nike Commercial, we learn that he needed to be rebuilt from the lengths that has body had to endure from his thirteen year career in the NBA.
We also learn that Amare Stoudamire can rock any fro'.
Steve Nash and "Toilet Humor"
One things that I will say about floppy-hair Canadian Steve Nash, he does have some legit acting chops and well, he owns it in this small clip from his production company called "Toilet Humor"
Amare Stoudamire is not too happy about Steve "pissing all over the toilet seat" and what's Steve's response? Well, you have to watch and find out.
(Courtesy of The Original Winger)
The Basketball Jones First Music Video, "Showin' Love"
If your an NBA fan and you are not listening or watching the "Basketball Jones" podcast, then your clearly not an NBA fan.
The clan of J.E. Skeets and Tas Melas bring the fire every week and recently produced this music video called, "Showin' Love"
All I have to say is, this is EPIC.
(Courtesy of The Basketball Jones)
Matt Bullard yells at referees, as a color analyst
Remember Matt Bullard? The lanky forward used to play for the Houston Rockets during the mid-90's and he is currently their color analyst for television.
In their recent matchup against the Portland Trailblazers, Bullard became irrate with bad call against Houston's Kyle Lowery.
He even went as far to take his headset off and yell at the referees. That takes some balls with Mr. Bullard, wish he played more like that in the NBA.
(Courtesy of NBA Fanhouse)
Joakim Noah got "beef" with Lebron
Although this story is a couple days old, I figure that it's needs to be covered here.
During the Cleveland Cavaliers win over the Chicago Bulls, Lebron James decided to bust-a-move on the bench and after some made buckets. However, Bulls center Joakim Noah did not take to kindly to "getting served" and got into an argument with Lebron from the Chicago bench area.
At this point, it's tough to really peg Lebron as a player out there having fun or someone who is trying to show up an opponent. The dancing while entertaining has now become the issue with most Lebron haters and I really can't disagree with them.
The Cavaliers danced to the best record last season, then danced out of the Eastern Conference Finals. I'm all for fun but Lebron needs to get the job done to silence the critics or his dancing will continue to be for naught.
(Courtesy of Basketbawful)
December 6, 2009
The Adventures of Jarrett Jack's Untied Shoe
During last night's demolition of the Chicago Bulls, Toronto Raptors point guard Jarrett Jack decided to use a little bit of that time to just chill out and tie his shoe.
What makes this even worst is that Luol Deng decided to chill out and completely forget where the ball is.
I thought that Toronto was supposed to have the worst defense in the league.
(Courtesy of Hooped Up)
Oh No, the MVP Puppets are back
Most of you probably know my own personal hatred of the Nike "MVPuppets" commercials and well, for some reason Nike decided to bring them back.
I guess those lengthy e-mails that I sent to Nike were in vain after all.
(Courtesy of NESW Sports)
December 4, 2009
R.I.P. Charles Barkley Grandma
Yesterday was a rather somber Inside the NBA as Charles Barkley was not present due to the passing of his grandmother, Johnnie Mae Mickens.
They replayed one of the more memorable moments of Johnnie Mae on Inside the NBA when she told EJ and Kenny to stop making for Charles.
We joke alot here on That NBA Lottery Pick but our heart-felt condolences go out to Charles Barkley and his family.
December 3, 2009
Allen Iverson gets all emotional on us
Allen Iverson is now officially back with the Philadelphia 76ers and had a rather emotional press conference. Iverson's voice at times started to crack and he cried at a couple of moments during the interview.
It's nice to see a future Hall-of-Famer learn his own mortality and that life is learned through the mistakes we make. Most NBA athletes are perceived as "thugs" and immoral individuals, even Iverson was classified as a "thug" during portions of his NBA career.
What we learn that Iverson is more than just the records, an NBA Finals appearance, and his perceived image. It's nice to see someone as human in a closed-off society that is the NBA.
Good luck to Allen and hopefully his final chapter will help define his legacy.
(Courtesy of NBA Fanhouse)
The New Jersey Nets and "The Curse of Michelle Beadle"
Well, the New Jersey Nets have lost 18 consecutive games in a row, yep that means that they have started the season 0-18 which is the worst mark in NBA history.
Many fans are probably looking for answers about how the Nets could lose 18 consecutive games and well, there are many factors from injuries to bad luck to poor play, and well being the New Jersey Nets.
However, I present a more mystical explanation and say that the Nets have been cursed by former sideline reporter Michelle Beadle leaving to take a job at ESPN as co-host on ESPN SportsNation. I'm not saying that Michelle is creating some voodoo magic or something, but much like the "Curse of the Billy Goat", "The Madden Curse", and "SI Cover Jinx" some bad mojo might be going around.
To use the alternate timeline theory, once Beadle left Nets, the mojo loss created an alternate timeline that made the Nets suck pretty badly. Sure this is not confirmed by "scientists" but you cannot mistake this logic.
-> Michelle Beadle stays at Nets sideline reporter, team probably wins a couple games.
-> Michelle Beadle goes to work with ESPN, team is 0-18
Most Nets fans are not probably asking, "How do we break this curse?" Well, this might be difficult but rather simple, the Nets need to send Michelle Beadle to a Nets game in person and the good vibes will probably work itself out. Much like when the Cubs sent out a "Billy Goat" to attend their NLCS games in 2003.
Honestly, What else do they go to lose?
(Video Courtesy of the Nets are Scorching)
Cleveland Cavaliers go Retro Introduction
The one that I love about the NBA is the embracing of it's past and Hardwood Classic nights that break out the old school funny.
This is the Cavaliers retro introduction for their recent game versus the Phoenix Suns and well, let's just Big Z never looked so good.
Magic Johnson on Jimmy Kimmel Live
Recently on Tuesday's edition of Jimmy Kimmel Live, Jimmy had Laker great Magic Johnson on, to talk about the new book, "When the Game was Ours". (This happens to be a great stocking stuffer.)
For some reason, he reminisces about Michael Jackson. Yep, that Michael Jackson.
Allen Iverson tries to get his mansion back
Allen Iverson: Alright, I'm moving back to Philadelphia and I need to get my old house back. Let me just call my realtor.
Pam, The Realtor: Hello, (name of company withheld). This is Pam speaking.
Allen Iverson: Hey Pam, this is AI. I would like to re-buy my mansion that I put out on the market.
Pam: Hey Mr. Iverson, we might have a problem with that. There is an individual that has put down a down-payment on your mansion.
AI: WTF, who in the world put down a down-payment on my house? It's been on the market for the past year and half without a peep.
Pam: You know Allen, I cannot give you that information that is against our fair-business pratices.
AI: Don't get me started on practice. Just give the name of the guy who put a down payment on the mansion and where is he livin'
Pam: Okay, I cannot give you his name but he living at 232 West Street.
(Iverson hangs up the phone, gets into his car and drives to the location. He knocks on the door while he is holding a gun)
AI: Yo it's AI, Make yourself, FOOL.
Jason Avant: Oh shit, it's Allen Iverson. How you doin' man?
AI: Look here, you Jason Avant-lookin' motherfucka. Take the down-payment off my house or I might have to bust a cap in your ass.
Jason Avant: Dude, I am Jason Avant. What the hell are you talking about?
AI: My relator just told me that you put a down-payment on my house.
Jason Avant: Dude, I'm not the one who put the down-payment on your mansion.
AI: REALLY, damn. My fault, man. That bitch-ass realtor told me that you put a payment down.
Jason Avant: Dude, they were probably just trying to hussle you for more cash, I learn that while I was at Michigan. Maybe they just wanted you to make a higher offer.
AI: Man, I should have asked that before I hang up the phone. One ?, why in the world did the realtor give me your address?
Jason Avant: Well, that's just a plot hole in the story.
(Rod Serling enters)
Rod Serling: Sometimes getting something back that is yours is harder that is originally seems. For Allen Iversion, it was almost more than he bargained for. Sometimes coming back creates new surprises, in the Twilight Zone.
December 2, 2009
Alando Tucker and Clean Hands
One thing that I did not know about Steve Nash is that he has his own production company called, "Meathawk"
In this clip, starring teammate Alando Tucker, Nash doles out the wisdom of using hand sanitizer to prevent against H1N1 and Alando Tucker decides to use it.....alot.
Finally, a video for you NBA germaphobes.
(Courtesy of Valley of the Suns)
NBA on ESPN RV "Forgot" Commercial
This is the latest commercial from the NBA on ESPN where Mike Breen and Jon Barry have seemingly forgot something.
It wasn't Kevin Durant.
(Courtesy of NESW Sports)
Ron Artest used to drink Hennessy at Halftime
TNLP's favorite Ron Artest recently did an interview with the Sporting News and ranted about his early years in the NBA as young man, wanting to fight Ben Wallace, and drinking during the halftime of NBA games as a Chicago Bull. Wait, what?
We get more from the Sporting News:
In an interview with the Sporting News, Ron Artest admits to drinking alcohol at halftime of games during his time with the Chicago Bulls.
"I used to drink Hennessy … at halftime," Artest says in the interview. "I (kept it) in my locker. I'd just walk to the liquor store (near the stadium) and get it."
Man, seriously can all of you picture the image of a young Ron Artest in 2001 in a Chicago Bulls uniform walking to the liquor store and back.
I would have doubt that he would be listening to this song will he threw back some at the half and just straight chillin'
December 1, 2009
Basketball IQ for Dummies Featuring Lamar Odom
Recently, the Oklahoman newspaper posted a poll asking fans which NBA player had the highest basketball IQ.
They got the typical answers like Kobe Bryant, Lebron James, Steve Nash, Chris Paul, etc. Any person with a decent brain can tell you who has a Lebron has a good basketball IQ.
However, I was surprised that they did not mentioned which NBA player had the worst basketball IQ. In that light, a friend of mine sent me this unpublished chapter of the "Basketball IQ for Dummies" with a short excerpt from a chapter entitled, "Learning from Lamar"
Chapter 3-Learning from Lamar
People always unsure about how to quantify basketball IQ. It is a mysterious thing but we can tell who has it and who does not. The best way to learn basketball IQ is to learn from the mistakes.
Take one Lamar Odom, he is talented bench player for the Los Angeles Lakers but he always had a spotty basketball IQ.
There have been many instances in Mister Odom's career where he made certain mistakes that he would like to forget and for you dear reader, we hope you learn from them.
1) Always remember to pass the ball, however they have to be on the court to do so
2) Always remember where the hoop is
3) The referee is not on your team
4) Remember you have to inbound the ball by passing
If you remember these four things, you can improve your basketball IQ by leaps and bounds. Maybe you can play in the NBA even, (excluding anyone below 5'3, drastically overweight and if your a chick, get your ten-day WNBA contract now)
Some of you are probably saying, former teammate Kwame Brown has the lowest basketball IQ. However, I going to quantify that he is just terrible, that's all.
Thanks, Mistah F.A.B
During last weekend's Golden State Warriors-Los Angeles Lakers game in Oakland, there was a third member in the broadcast booth for the Lakers KCAL9 transmission of the game.
Oakland rapper Mister F.A.B was sitting behind Lakers play by play team of Joel Meyers and Stu Lantz. During the game, he had a bunch of colorful comments which made most want to keel over in laughter.
The best has to be when the Lakers are up by the ton, F.A.B. shouts out, "This is a massacre."
(Courtesy of ClubLakers.com)
Amare Stoudamire "Ink, Not Mink" PETA Shoot
One thing that I did not know about Phoenix Suns star Amare Stoudamire was lending his services against animal cruelty for a PETA photo shoot.
Here is the picture for the campaign:
(Courtesy of A Stern Warning)
More Trick Shots with Dwight Howard
Man, it has gotten pretty bad for the New York Knicks when people are cheering for Dwight Howard trick shots.
Sure, they are impressive but we've seen this before.
(Courtesy of Hooped Up)
In the Year 3000, Scottie Pippen gets his due
There is one thing that I do know for sure, mostly likely none of you that are reading this blog will be alive in the year 3000. Unless, you've perfected a transportation device by then.
In this mockumentary YouTube clip, we learn what people in the year 3000 think about our current specifically, one of the greatest bands of all time, "The Beatles."
Yep, led by John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McKinsey and Scottie Pippen.
(Courtesy of NESW Sports)
