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mookie

I'm originally from Australia, but live in the UK and love the NBA... but not just the NBA, all basketball. It's from this unique perspective that I try to follow everything from the Australian NBL, to Euro leagues to NBA.

I used to run a blog called RGB : Rose Garden Blog, but have moved onto A Stern Warning to have a more well-rounded view on basketball, without showing so much of my Blazers bias!

Web Site: ...a stern warning

Claimed Blog: A Stern Warning - NBA, NBL and FIBA News & Views

Games: 2008 NBA Playoffs Pick'em, 2007 NBA Playoffs Pick'em, When The Game Was Ours

BallHype Member since March 28, 2007

Chris Paul turns back on Hornets: signs with Adelaide 36ers
asternwarning.com — With the news that the Melbourne Tigers have signed the arch-nemesis of all of Adelaide , the 36ers have made an unprecedented contract offer to Chris Paul for one game and one game only: the December 5th matchup between the 36ers and Tigers. Said Sixers coach Scott Ninnis, "Things didn't end ... (more) Chris Paul turns back on Hornets: signs with Adelaide 36ers
Is this the dirtiest person in sports?
asternwarning.com — This is probably the first non-basketball post on A Stern Warning , but people really need to see this. Women's soccer (aka football) just got ugly. Really ugly. New Mexico's Elizabeth Lambert, take a bow, you may just be the dirtiest player in all of sport. She has some serious aggression ... (more) Is this the dirtiest person in sports?

NBA Players (Allegedly) Do Bad Things
asternwarning.com — NBA Players and pro sports people in general get a pretty strong reputation for flouting the laws of us mere mortals. A few alleged incidents have sprung to public consciousness in the last few days to prolong this idea. Note, all of these stories are alledged and I would not be surprised if ... (more) NBA Players (Allegedly) Do Bad Things

Today's NBL Warnings: 6 November, 2009
Today's NBL Warnings: 6 November, 2009
asternwarning.com — A new header image today for the Warnings. A few throwbacks to the former glory days of the NBL! Now, straight to the links. (more) Today's NBL Warnings: 6 November, 2009

Julius Hodge becomes a Melbourne Tiger
Julius Hodge becomes a Melbourne Tiger
asternwarning.com — The struggling Melbourne Tigers have finally placed that call for the cavalry to save the day -- and riding over the horizon is former Adelaide 36ers super-import, Julius Hodge. The versatile 6'7" swingman comes with a tonne of talent and plenty of controversy. In short, he's perfect for the ... (more) Julius Hodge becomes a Melbourne Tiger
Mark Cuban knows how to polarise an audience
Mark Cuban knows how to polarise an audience
asternwarning.com — Mark Cuban is no stranger to controversy. Whether it's his jibes at David Stern and the NBA's referees or his taunting of opposing players and "over-involvement" in the Dallas Mavericks' team huddle. He most recently dipped his toes into the media fishbowl with suggestions that steroids should ... (more) Mark Cuban knows how to polarise an audience
Rest In Peace: Alan Ogg
Rest In Peace: Alan Ogg
asternwarning.com — Whilst the casual fan will not, ardent NBA fans from "back in the day" will know the name Alan Ogg. He gathered a popular following in his short time in the league, particularly with his first team, the Miami Heat. Standing at 7'2", he was a specialist shot-blocker, who spent three seasons ... (more) Rest In Peace: Alan Ogg
NBA Pacific Division 2009/10 Previews
NBA Pacific Division 2009/10 Previews

Blogger of the Year? Me?
Blogger of the Year? Me?
asternwarning.com — "I'd like to thank my mum and dad... my 4th grade teacher..." It's taken me a few days to say anything about this, as I've just been getting over the shock and the intense partying (you would have seen the choreographed fireworks in major capitals across the globe), but... I won an award. ... (more) Blogger of the Year? Me?
Today's (NBA) Warnings: 3 November, 2009
Today's (NBA) Warnings: 3 November, 2009
asternwarning.com — Just a few quick NBA articles to get your day going. Most of these include video, so it's easy "reading" if it's early morning for you in your neck of the woods. (more) Today's (NBA) Warnings: 3 November, 2009

NBA Weekly Warnings: 2 November, 2009
NBA Weekly Warnings: 2 November, 2009
asternwarning.com — The Weekly Warnings is a new feature to the site, where we recap the week that has been across the league. Here we highlight the most interesting tweet, story, image, video and stat line of the week, providing you with a snapshot of what you may have missed across the NBA. (more) NBA Weekly Warnings: 2 November, 2009

Your 1981 NBA Champion Boston Celtics
Your 1981 NBA Champion Boston Celtics
asternwarning.com — Classic footage from the post-title celebrations of the 1981 NBA Champion Boston Celtics, with ML Carr, Kevin McHale and the gang. Subscribe to sandiegotos on youtube for more classics like this. (more) Your 1981 NBA Champion Boston Celtics
Shannon Brown has some serious ups!
Shannon Brown has some serious ups!
asternwarning.com — When the Lakers acquired Adam Morrison, a lot of people that he was the main target of the trade. Of course it wasn't -- his moustache was. Secondary to that of course, was the acquisition of Shannon Brown. At the time, I mentioned to friends that they shouldn't sleep on the 6'3" high-flying ... (more) Shannon Brown has some serious ups!
Nuggets @ Blazers : Game Primer
Nuggets @ Blazers : Game Primer
asternwarning.com — We're mere moments away from the Portland Trail Blazers' hosting of the Denver Nuggets in what should be a prime early-season fight for supremacy in the NBA NorthWest Division. Here are a bunch of links and videos to get your psyched up and ready for the game. Nuggets team links: Mile ... (more) Nuggets @ Blazers : Game Primer
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