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Dikembe Mutombo: “I Just Want to Be Able to Walk”
Dikembe Mutombo: “I Just Want to Be Able to Walk”
Dikembe Mutombo was one of the greatest shot-blockers in NBA history, he has a number of individual awards to his credit, had a great pair of shoes named after him that I had a pair of growing up and had one of the best post-block celebrations I’ve ever seen. One thing that players knew ...
BDL's 2009-10 NBA Preview: Houston Rockets
BDL's 2009-10 NBA Preview: Houston Rockets
sports.yahoo.com — Once again back is the incredible ... Ball Don't Lie's NBA previews, outlining off-season moves, projecting win... totals, spinning tracks and much, much more. It's a fun, hot mess. Today, the Houston Rockets . 2008-09 Record: 53-29, second place ... (more) BDL's 2009-10 NBA Preview: Houston Rockets
Game Notes: Houston vs. Toronto
Game Notes: Houston vs. Toronto
hoopsaddict.com — * Walking into the Rockets locker room tonight I was shocked at how small Aaron Brooks is.... He’s listed at 6-0 and 161 pounds and I can’t help but feel that’s a bit of a stretch. * Tracy McGrady was in a jovial mood in the locker room before the game joking around with teammates and members of ... (more) Game Notes: Houston vs. Toronto
October 13th Houston Sports FaF Smear
October 13th Houston Sports FaF Smear
fourthandfifty.com — Song of the Day: Jay Z – “ D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune) “ Ass vs. Tits... Who... you got? We’ve been blessed with some great Monday Night Football so far this season. Call me pleasantly surprised. But, no matter how much we – the faithful viewer – are ... (more) October 13th Houston Sports FaF Smear
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The 10-man rotation, starring Kevlar kicks
Ball Don't Lie — A look around the league and the web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: The 700 Level. The Sixers will be the first NBA team to use "military-grade technology" in their sneakers. PF: RedsArmy.com. Does Stephon Marbury(notes) have a beef with Paul Pierce(notes)? Does anybody care? SF: SRI. Dikembe Mutombo(notes) says after last season's awful playoff injury he just ...

Dikembe Mutombo: "I Just Want to Be Able to Walk."
ESPN.com - TrueHoop — A shocking bit of insight from the legendary big man Dikembe Mutombo, who is still rehabbing from his career-ending ruptured tendon in April. (By the way, Mutombo was called for a foul on the play.) Can only wish that classiest of NBA players the best of luck in achieving a full recovery as quickly as possible.

Wednesday Morning Dump
Ballin' is a Habit — Celebrities on twitter; Seth Green's mugging was a hoax; kids in Miami light a friend on fire after he didn't pay up for a video game; Anthony Kim seems like a fun dude; Vanity Fair on Roman Polanski; no more drinking games at RPI. - Purdue PG Lewis Jackson will be suspended for both exhibition games and for the first game of the season. - UConn lands a center. - Virginia Tech will be tougher this year. - Georgia Tech PG still suffering effects of concussion. - Isiah Thomas isn't the only big name coach in the Sun Belt. - Dikembe Mutumbo interview: "I just want to be able to ...

The Links: The Detroit Tigers offense wasn't that bad and Mike Tyson talks to Oprah
It's Just Sports — The Links: The Detroit Tigers offense wasn't that bad and Mike Tyson talks to Oprah By Patrick Hayes October 14, 2009, 9:00AM tysonbird.jpg AP Photo Mike Tyson is a complex man and Oprah is the best interviewer in America. Your morning look at what's going on around the Internets. E-mail tips to patrickhayes13@gmail.com . FanHouse : 14 NBA teams without a title. Will one get it this year? Cleveland and Orlando might be good bets. Tiger Tales : The Detroit Tigers offense was not as bad as you think this year. Technorati : Mike Tyson gets emotional with Oprah Winfrey. Mack Avenue Tigers : Kurt hands out his Tigers team awards. Detroit Tiger Weblog : ...

Checking in on Dikembe Mutombo’s Rehab
SLAM Online — It certainly doesn’t sound like the big fella is having a whole lot of fun with it: “It’s not easy man. A lot of work.  It takes a lot of dedication going to the gym, working out, spending more than an hour on the bike everyday. It’s not easy but I’m trying my best. I just want to be able to walk.” >

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