Jonathan Bender is back in the NBA after missing 3 full seasons and having only played 2 games in his “final” 2005-06 season. He is playing inspired basketball and the New York Knicks have gone 2-0 since. Bender dropped in 11 points in 14:42 against Charlotte Sunday night. He has been tenacious giving New York vital [...]
Monday, November 16, 2009
It was announced today Stephen Jackson and Acie Law were traded today to the Charlotte Bobcats in exchange for Raja Bell and Vladamir Radmanovic. The Warriors win with Bell’s expiring contract and Radmanovic with 2 years remaining. Combinded, that is still 1 year less than Jackson’s deal. Jackson gets his wish, and bolts on the [...]
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Update: due to a reader misconstruing the real meaning of this post, we updated the picture to clarify things so even a kindergartner can understand. Disclaimer: All images, likenesses, are done for fun, and are not to be taken literally, and are in no shape form or fashion meant to be insulting to any belief, religion, [...]
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Updated: Due to reader requests, the Saint Kobe image was amended to display his 4 rings, further reinforcing our article. “I’m not a fan of Kobe. I’m not somebody who looks up to him. I’m a grown man myself. So when I go out there and play the game, I play the game. I feel like [...]
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Stephen Jackson is at a cross roads with the Golden State Warriors. After rescinding his captaincy, he has now taken things one step further, stating he would consider a buyout. Jackson’s explanation for his relief from captaincy, according to the San Francisco Chronicle: “I don’t want these young guys to try to follow me,” Jackson said. “I [...]
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Monta Ellis has recently gone on record stating that the back court combination of him and 2009 lottery pick Stephen Curry is not going to work. Without ever having played a game, Monta Ellis is publicly lashing out against the idea of two smaller sized players occupying the real estate in Golden State.Here is what [...]
Friday, September 18, 2009
Stephen Jackson was fined $25,000 for speaking his mind. His thoughts were later deemed detrimental to his team, hence the fine. Don Nelson backed up his player, stating he will remain team captain. In reality Don Nelson is probably out getting drunk while laughing off the entire situation, knowing damn well why a player with as much [...]
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Monday, December 21, 2009
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