Memorable sports moment of the week – Former Golden State Warrior Latrell Sprewell tries to give P.J. Carlesimo a dirt nap

Posted on December 3, 2012 by David

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Screw a suspension… Latrell Sprewell should have be incarcerated for inflicting such wounds on P.J. Carlesimo.

15 years ago today on December 1, 1997, batshit crazy Golden State Warriors shooting guard Latrell Sprewell twice assaulted newly hired head coach P.J. Carlesimo during a team practice.

According to witnesses, Carlesimo screamed at the then 27-year-old Sprewell, who the Warriors took out of the University of Alabama with the 24th pick in the 1992 NBA Draft, to “put a little mustard” on his passes.

In response, the 6-foot-5, 195 pound Sprewell, who previously as a Warrior got into separate fistfights with badass colleagues Jerome Kersey and Byron Houston, warned Carlesimo to avoid him like anthrax.

Carlesimo, a two-time Big East Conference coach of the year who was named Seton Hall University’s “Coach of the Century” in 1999, refused to cower and proceeded to walk toward the pathetic bully.

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Until ultimately losing to the Miami Heat in the playoffs, the New York Knicks will dominate throughout the season

Posted on November 16, 2012 by David

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The Knicks will give their fans plenty to cheer about this season.

After outclassing the bush league Orlando Magic 99-89 on Tuesday night to improve to 5-0 and remain the only unbeaten team in the NBA, it is evident that the New York Knickswill be a lasting, and powerful, force in the Eastern Conference throughout the 2012-2013 season.

The Knicks, who have won their opening five games for the first time since advancing to the finals in 1994, are a veteran unit designed to win now.

Although a glorified version of The Golden Girls in high tops, New York, with six-time All-Star and 2007 All-NBA First Team selection Amar’e Stoudemire, five-time All-Star Carmelo Anthony, five-time All-NBA First Team selection Jason Kidd, 2012 Defensive Player of the Year Tyson Chandler and effective ballplayers Marcus Camby, Rasheed Wallace, Raymond Felton, J.R. Smith and Steve Novak, finally has an opportunity to compete for their first franchise title since 1973.

The 39-year-old Kidd, the only man in league history to amass at least 15,000 points, 7,000 rebounds, and 10,000 assists in his career, and Felton make a formidable duo in the backcourt.

Ideally complementing the point guard’s, the 38-year-old Camby, a two-time member of the NBA All-Defensive Team who earned the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award in 2006-07, Wallace, Stoudemire and Chandler give the Knicks invaluable muscle in the paint.

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In contrast to the opinions of seventy percent of league general managers, the Los Angeles Lakers, and not the Miami Heat, will win the Larry O’Brien NBA Championship Trophy in June

Posted on October 28, 2012 by David

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The collection of talent on the Los Angeles Lakers is surreal.

In stark contrast to the opinions of seventy percent of the league’s general managers, theLos Angeles Lakers will prevent the Miami Heat from going back-to-back and the organization will capture its 18th Larry O’Brien NBA Championship Trophy this June.

The Lakers, who open their season on Tuesday against the Dallas Mavericks at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, added future Hall of Fame point guard Steve Nash and powerful center Dwight Howard this offseason to an already formidable roster consisting of iconic shooting guard Kobe Bryant, four-time All-Star Pau Gasol, batshit crazy 2004 Defensive Player of the Year Metta World Peace and two-time All-Star power forward Antawn Jamison.

Conversely, the Heat, who trumped the Oklahoma City Thunder in five games to earn a crown last summer, inked shooting guard Ray Allen, a 10-time All-Star who is the greatest three-point artist in NBA history, to a two-year deal worth in excess of $6 million to bolt Beantown for South Beach in July.

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Pathetic, yellow members of the media created the LeBron James to Los Angeles Lakers ‘story’

Posted on October 21, 2012 by David

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LeBron James is undoubtedly focused on bringing another title to Miami.

Bloodthirsty, yellow journalists have already begun wondering if LeBron James will opt out of his contract with the Miami Heat and join the Los Angeles Lakers in 2014.

James, who Cleveland selected first overall out of St. Vincent – St. Mary High School in the2003 NBA draft, abandoned the Cavaliers as a free agent for the Miami Heat in July 2010.

After a tumultuous first season in South Beach, “King James,” a three-time Most Valuable Player and six-time All-NBA selection, willed the Heat over the Oklahoma City Thunder in five games to simultaneously earn a crown and NBA Finals MVP award.

“I’m here, and this is what it’s all about,” said James, 27, a four-time All-Defensive First Team selection who made the Sports Illustrated NBA All-Decade First Team. “I’m preparing for this season, preparing to defend our title and that’s it. This is where … I’m here now.”

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Despite struggling mightily, Kevin McHale and the Houston Rockets should ride Jeremy Lin ‘like freakin’ Secretariat’

Posted on October 17, 2012 by David

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Jeremy Lin will ultimately thrive as a Rocket in Houston.

Despite struggling mightily after three preseason games, Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale shelved Jeremy Lin against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night strictly to rest the Asian-American phenomenon.

The 24-year-old Lin, who suffered a torn left meniscus in late-March that required season-ending surgery, averaged 14.6 points and 6.2 assists in 35-games as a member of the New York Knicks in 2012.

Quite shockingly, Lin vacated Gotham and inked a four-year deal worth approximately $28 million with the Rockets as a restricted free agent in July.

“We had planned on this already,” said McHale, 54, a Hall of Fame power forward who replaced Rick Adelman as Houston’s coach in June 2011. “This was his day off in his knee rehab. He had surgery and took a long time off. He’s just getting his confidence back, trying to get his mojo going which is very common.”

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With Dwight Howard reportedly healed and dominating practice activities, it’s hard to envision that the 2012-2013 Los Angeles Lakers won’t become one of the greatest teams ever assembled

Posted on October 4, 2012 by David

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A healthy Dwight Howard will make the Lakers virtually unbeatable.

Roughly five months after undergoing outpatient surgery to repair a herniated disk in his back, Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard reportedly thrived participating in drills and activities during his first practice of the season on Tuesday.

Los Angeles landed the 26-year-old Howard, who the Orlando Magic took out of Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy first overall in the 2004 draft, as part of a four-team, 12-player deal in August.

The 6-foot-11, 265 pound Howard, a five-time member of the All-NBA First Team and three-time earner of the Defensive Player of the Year, should be fully healed and “unbelievable” when the Lakers open the regular season against the Clippers on November 2 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

“He was dunking everything in sight,” said a source who watched Howard practice. “He looks like he can play in an NBA game today.”

A vintage Howard, not one walking like a glorified version of Quasimodo, easily gives Los Angeles the preeminent squad in the league.

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Memorable sports moment of the week – Michael Jordan officially announces he will return to the NBA as a player with the Washington Wizards

Posted on October 1, 2012 by David

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Michael Jordan continued to play at a high level with the lowly Washington Wizards.

11 years ago today on October 1, 2001, the iconic Michael Jordan officially proclaimed he was returning to play in the NBA for two seasons with the Washington Wizards.

Although it was widely known that Jordan, a five-time Most Valuable Player (MVP) and member of the NBA’s 50th Anniversary All-Time Team, was planning a return to the hardwood, the September 11 terrorist attacks, and various professional issues, caused the formal announcement to be delayed.

“I am returning as a player to the game I love,” said a then 38-year-old Jordan, who last competed when he propelled the Chicago Bulls to a crown over the Utah Jazz in a remarkable Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals. “I am especially excited about the Washington Wizards, and I’m convinced we have the foundation on which to build a playoff-contention team.”

The 10-time NBA scoring champion, who shortly thereafter made his regular season debut on October 30 at Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks, continued explaining his choice to the media.

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Although the sharpshooter is ‘a good person to talk to on the phone,’ Kevin Garnett tossed Ray Allen’s digits

Posted on September 30, 2012 by David

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Kevin Garnett has turned his back on Ray Allen.

Miami Heat shooting guard Ray Allen said after practice today that he still considers former teammate Kevin Garnett to be a friend despite the Boston Celtics power forward’s claim to the contrary.

The 6-foot-11, 253 pound Garnett, a 14-time All-Star and four-time All-NBA First Team selection, remains heated that Allen bolted for South Beach in July.

“I don’t have Ray’s number anymore,” said Garnett, 36, a nine-time All-Defensive First Team choice and 2004 Most Valuable Player. “I’m not trying to communicate. I’m just being honest with everybody in here. … It’s just what it is.”

In the summer of 2008, Allen, a 10-time All-Star who is the greatest three-point artist in league history, and Garnett helped lead the Celtics over the Los Angeles Lakers four games to two in a best-of-seven series to capture the fabled franchise’s first Larry O’Brien NBA Championship Trophy since 1986 and its 17th title overall.

The Heat and Celtics have developed a bitter rivalry and Garnett’s livid with Allen’s decision that undoubtedly has Benedict Arnold smirking in his grave.

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Will Adam Morrison finally bloom this winter as a member of the Portland Trail Blazers in ‘Rose City?’

Posted on September 23, 2012 by David

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It may finally be Adam Morrison’s time to stand and shine.

In response to guard Elliot Williams’ season-ending Achilles injury last week, the Portland Trail Blazers have invited former Gonzaga University standout Adam Morrison to training camp to compete for a roster spot this October.

The 6-foot-8, 205 pound Morrison, who the Charlotte Bobcats took with the third overall pick in the 2006 NBA Draft, impressed scouts by averaging 20 points and five rebounds for the Los Angeles Clippers summer league team in Las Vegas, Nevada.

“What (Morrison) did this summer (with the Clippers) was tremendous,” said Morrison’s agent, Mark Bartelstein. “I just think it’ll be a great opportunity for him. I don’t know that there’s ever been a guy who got less of an opportunity in the NBA who came out as highly drafted as Adam did. He had a really good rookie year, and then tore his ACL and really hasn’t had a chance to play since then.”

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The truly villainous ‘Superman’ expresses his ‘love’ for Orlando and Magic fans in a full-page ad

Posted on September 2, 2012 by David

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Dwight Howard isn’t your father’s ‘Superman’

Three weeks after being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers as part of a four-team, 12-player deal, disloyal and spineless center Dwight Howard purchased a full-page advertisement in Sunday’s Orlando Sentinel to express “love” for the city and Magic fans.

“To play the game of basketball in the NBA is a blessing and to have had the opportunity to play before the Orlando fans for eight years was truly a privilege and an honor,” wrote Howard, 26, who the Orlando Magic took out of Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy first overall in the 2004 draft. “Words cannot express the love that I have for Orlando. With your support we have done great things in this city from hanging banners to impacting our youth. Although my career with the Magic has come to a close, my love for the city and the people that make it beautiful will never end.”

Prior to abandoning “O-Town,” the outspoken, churchgoing prick managed to dismantle the Magic organization, get head coach Stan Van Gundy axed and scam countless families out of $199 by not attending his own annual basketball day camp for youth in Orlando.

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Memorable sports moment of the week – Former Golden State Warrior Latrell Sprewell tries to give P.J. Carlesimo a dirt nap

Until ultimately losing to the Miami Heat in the playoffs, the New York Knicks will dominate throughout the season

In contrast to the opinions of seventy percent of league general managers, the Los Angeles Lakers, and not the Miami Heat, will win the Larry O’Brien NBA Championship Trophy in June

Pathetic, yellow members of the media created the LeBron James to Los Angeles Lakers ‘story’

Despite struggling mightily, Kevin McHale and the Houston Rockets should ride Jeremy Lin ‘like freakin’ Secretariat’

With Dwight Howard reportedly healed and dominating practice activities, it’s hard to envision that the 2012-2013 Los Angeles Lakers won’t become one of the greatest teams ever assembled

Memorable sports moment of the week – Michael Jordan officially announces he will return to the NBA as a player with the Washington Wizards

Although the sharpshooter is ‘a good person to talk to on the phone,’ Kevin Garnett tossed Ray Allen’s digits

Will Adam Morrison finally bloom this winter as a member of the Portland Trail Blazers in ‘Rose City?’

The truly villainous ‘Superman’ expresses his ‘love’ for Orlando and Magic fans in a full-page ad