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Fiending for Links, Featuring the End of Stan Van Gundy’s Negativity
Fiending for Links, Featuring the End of Stan Van Gundy’s Negativity
davissportsdeli.com — 1. Dwight Howard approached Stan Van Gundy (a.k.a. Ron Jeremy’s Illegitimate Twin Brother) earlier this week and asked the notoriously demanding coach to tone down the negativity. SVG took the criticism well. He sucker-punched Howard in the temple. Just kidding. (I confused SVG with Tom ... (more) Fiending for Links, Featuring the End of Stan Van ...
Report: Iverson to Knicks Looks Like a Long Shot
Report: Iverson to Knicks Looks Like a Long Shot
davissportsdeli.com — Earlier in the week, Knicks General Manager Donnie Walsh alluded to “checking into” the Allen Iverson situation. But Mike D’Antoni hardly sounds excited about the possibility of bringing Iverson to New York. From the NY Daily News: “He’s been a force in this league ... (more) Report: Iverson to Knicks Looks Like a Long Shot
Video: Chicago Bulls Sing the 80s
Video: Chicago Bulls Sing the 80s
davissportsdeli.com — Bulls sing the ’80s from The Basketball Jones on Vimeo. If you’re a fan of Joakim Noah, Derrick Rose or Luol Deng, you’ll like this video. If not, Stacey King’s cameo will definitely win you over. Either way, you’re going to enjoy this infomercial spoof. * Follow ... (more) Video: Chicago Bulls Sing the 80s
Video: Pau Gasol and Rafael Nadal Go Slapstick for Time Force
Video: Pau Gasol and Rafael Nadal Go Slapstick for Time Force
davissportsdeli.com — If you haven’t heard, Gasol and Nadal are pretty popular in Spain. Popular enough to make a thoroughly entertaining commercial about throwing balls at each other’s heads and tending bar. I don’t know what the Spaniards are saying in the commercial. But I do know that I want one ... (more) Video: Pau Gasol and Rafael Nadal Go Slapstick for Time ...
Fiending for Links, Featuring Marko Jaric’s Baby Girl
Fiending for Links, Featuring Marko Jaric’s Baby Girl
davissportsdeli.com — (Photo credit: NY Daily News.) 1. Marko Jaric and his outrageously hot wife, Adriana Lima, welcomed a baby girl into the world Wednesday, Valentina Lima-Jaric. Hopefully she turns out to be better looking than J.E. Skeets’ celebrity baby mashup. 2. The LeBron as football player hype is ... (more) Fiending for Links, Featuring Marko Jaric’s Baby Girl
Video: Kobe Bryant With the Circus Shot
Video: Kobe Bryant With the Circus Shot
davissportsdeli.com — Inspired by Cirque du Soleil’s recent production of “Kooza,” Kobe decided to go all circus on the Pistons Tuesday night. The Jordan-like layup accounted for just two of the Lakers’ 106 points, but they were an amazing two points. Twitter was on fire. H/T, Slam. * Follow ... (more) Video: Kobe Bryant With the Circus Shot
Fiending for Links, Featuring Monta Ellis’ Selfishness
Fiending for Links, Featuring Monta Ellis’ Selfishness
davissportsdeli.com — (Photo credit: NBA.com) 1. If you thought Monta Ellis was going to take on more responsibility after the Stephen Jackson trade, think again. Ellis was full of selfish quotes Tuesday. My favorite? “That’s one of our best defenders on the team. And we’re trying to get better as a ... (more) Fiending for Links, Featuring Monta Ellis’ Selfishness
Fiending for Links, Featuring Ron Artest’s Shoe Toss
davissportsdeli.com — 1. Rockets forward Trevor Ariza lost his shoe in the first quarter of the Lakers-Rockets game Sunday night. As the shoe lay on the court, Ron Artest picked it up and tossed it off the court. Burn! 2. Later, Ariza received his championship ring from former teammates Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher. ... (more) Fiending for Links, Featuring Ron Artest’s Shoe Toss
Video: Ron Artest Goes ‘Blind’ in New Music Video
Video: Ron Artest Goes ‘Blind’ in New Music Video
davissportsdeli.com — In his latest song Artest urges women to “touch him like he’s blind.” Stevie Wonder doesn’t know whether to be aroused or offended. * Follow Basketball Fiend on Twitter @BasketballFiend. * Join Basketball Fiend and receive updates by e-mail HERE. // –> // ... (more) Video: Ron Artest Goes ‘Blind’ in New Music Video
Report: Chris Paul Out 3-4 Weeks with Sprained Ankle
Report: Chris Paul Out 3-4 Weeks with Sprained Ankle
davissportsdeli.com — (Photo credit: Washington Post.) Chris Paul will be on crutches for two weeks due to a sprained ankle, and may be out for as long as a month, according to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports. After further evaluation on Saturday, New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul(notes) is ... (more) Report: Chris Paul Out 3-4 Weeks with Sprained Ankle
Video: Ty Lawson Posterizes DJ Mbenga
Video: Ty Lawson Posterizes DJ Mbenga
davissportsdeli.com — Heyyyyy youuu guyyyyys!!!!!! * Follow Basketball Fiend on Twitter @BasketballFiend. * Join Basketball Fiend and receive updates by e-mail HERE. (more) Video: Ty Lawson Posterizes DJ Mbenga
Video: Wade Posterizes Anderson Varejao
Video: Wade Posterizes Anderson Varejao
davissportsdeli.com — Dunks like these are awesome. But they’re even more awesome when Marv Albert is announcing them. He’s the master of calling big plays. (Kind of like Gus Johnson and the NCAA Tournament.) His flair for the dramatic is off the charts. Tip of the cap to Wade too by the way. He threw ... (more) Video: Wade Posterizes Anderson Varejao
Report: Paul Didn’t Know Scott Was Going To Be Fired
Report: Paul Didn’t Know Scott Was Going To Be Fired
davissportsdeli.com — (Photo credit: ESPN.com) The Hornets fired Byron Scott Thursday, but no one can accuse Chris Paul of throwing him under the bus. The All-Star guard had no idea Scott was going to get canned. This from The Times-Picaynne: Paul wasn’t happy with the decision, and he certainly wasn’t pleased with ... (more) Report: Paul Didn’t Know Scott Was Going To Be Fired
Fiending for Links, Featuring Byron Scott’s Pink Slip
Fiending for Links, Featuring Byron Scott’s Pink Slip
davissportsdeli.com — (Photo credit: ESPN.com) 1. The Hornets fired Byron Scott today, replacing him temporarily with General Manager Jeff Bower. Scott was 185-152 in his stint with New Orleans. Tom Ziller says Scott would have been better off getting canned at the end of last season, when there were more jobs ... (more) Fiending for Links, Featuring Byron Scott’s Pink Slip
Video: Rondo Alley Oop to Kevin Garnett
Video: Rondo Alley Oop to Kevin Garnett
davissportsdeli.com — An incredible alley oop from Rajon Rondo to Kevin Garnett. The Celtics went on to beat the Jazz 105-86 Wednesday. Rondo finished with 14 points, 11 assists. KG: 18 points, 4 rebounds. With a record of 8-1, Boston has the best record in the East. Anyone who questions whether or not KG has ... (more) Video: Rondo Alley Oop to Kevin Garnett
Fiending for Links, Featuring J.R. Smith’s Name Change
Fiending for Links, Featuring J.R. Smith’s Name Change
davissportsdeli.com — 1. J.R. Smith of the Denver Nuggets is back, but he’s a “J.R.” no longer. After spending 24 days in the slammer for reckless driving, Smith has decided to go by his given name: Earl Smith III. [Insert "My Name is Earl" joke here.] 2. The NBA All-Star ballot has been released. ... (more) Fiending for Links, Featuring J.R. Smith’s Name Change
Video: Kobe Bryant on Lopez Tonight
Video: Kobe Bryant on Lopez Tonight
davissportsdeli.com — Look, Kobe, your “everyman” act is cool and all. You think you’re relatable, going on a late night talk show in warmups and taking questions from the audience. But ordinary people don’t have championship rings to put in their safe at home. Ordinary people don’t have ... (more) Video: Kobe Bryant on Lopez Tonight
Fiending for Links, Featuring Jeremy Tyler’s Struggle Overseas
Fiending for Links, Featuring Jeremy Tyler’s Struggle Overseas
davissportsdeli.com — 1. Jeremy Tyler, the highly regarded prep star who skipped his senior season to play abroad, is miserable in Israel. The 6-foot, 11-inch phenom is clashing with his coach and has failed to connect with any of his teammates. Handlers and family members are blaming different sources, but it seems ... (more) Fiending for Links, Featuring Jeremy Tyler’s Struggle ...
Video: Andre Iguodala Vicious Dunk on Nets
Video: Andre Iguodala Vicious Dunk on Nets
davissportsdeli.com — Adjectives to describe this dunk by Andre Iguodala against the Nets Friday night: vicious, nasty, filthy, dirty, atomic, thunderous, bold, destructive, incredible, and cardiac-arresting. Put simply, Iguodala threw down with authority. It was a great dunk. H/T, Ball Don’t Lie. * Follow ... (more) Video: Andre Iguodala Vicious Dunk on Nets
Fiending for Links, Featuring Shaq’s Alleged Infidelity
Fiending for Links, Featuring Shaq’s Alleged Infidelity
davissportsdeli.com — 1. Shaquille O’Neal has allegedly been involved for years in an affair with Laura Govan, who is engaged to fellow NBA star Gilbert Arenas. Shaq has been involved in rumors of infidelity in the past, but nothing like this. Govan is the mother of Arenas’ children, and a friend of ... (more) Fiending for Links, Featuring Shaq’s Alleged Infidelity
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