Vote Joe Alexander into the Dunk Contest
brewhoop.com 12/26/2008 — Can the athletic white guy novelty factor (AWGNF) carry Bucks' rookie Joe Alexander into the dunk contest?

Daily Dime: Wade, Bryant go head-to-head - NBA
sports.espn.go.com 1/12/2009 — LOS ANGELES -- This was the rare truth in NBA superstar matchup hype, Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade really did go head-to-head, as proven postgame when Bryant sported four stitches under his right eyebrow and Wade held an ice bag against his dome.  ...

Let's Put Some D-League In This Dunk Contest
hardwoodparoxysm.blogspot.com 1/16/2009 — Look, it's not that I didn't think the short guy in the dunk contest wasn't cool. When they did it . And it's not that I didn't dig the awkward white dude. When they did it . And hey, I think Russell Westbrook and Rudy Fernandez could put on a ...

Joe Alexander Will Stop at Nothing to Get Your Dunk Contest Vote
nba.fanhouse.com 1/7/2009 — by Brett Pollakoff Three of the four spots in this year's Dunk Contest field have been decided, but the fourth one, as you may recall , will be decided by a vote from the fans. After reviewing a few of the promotional videos put together by Russell ...

Vote Joe and a bicycle helmet into the Dunk Contest
sports.yahoo.com 1/15/2009 — I don't wish to alarm anyone, but— actually, no, scratch that, I kind of enjoy alarming people. It keeps everyone on their toes. So, yeah, this is an alarm. Be alarmed. Anyway, my "sources" tell me that you have just over 12 hours ...

Sprite Slam Dunk Contest - Vote - Joe Alexander, Russell Westbrook, & Rudy Fernandez
allhiphopsports.blogspot.com 12/26/2008 — Go to NBA.com and vote for who you want to see in this year's Slam Dunk Contest.

Ep. 365: Time For '09
thebasketballjones.net 1/5/2009 — On today’s show, Tas and I discuss the snubs in the Slam Dunk selection, the best moments of ‘09 and whether Steph and the Celtics is a good match. We also take a look at the teams that might rise/fall in the standings and show you our latest “Book Off/Pay Off”.

When Joe Alexander Goes Forward, You Go Backward
mouthpiecesports.com 1/8/2009 — Joe Alexander will stop, he will stop at nothing/Make funny YouTube videos, with electioneering /he trusts he can rely on your blog Yes, you can, Joe. Yes you can . (HT: FanHouse )

Kobe Bryant's big 4th quarter lifts Lakers — Celtics & NBA - BostonHerald.com 1/14/2009
HOUSTON - Rockets coach Rick Adelman told his team afterward that he was proud of them. Cold-shooting Kobe Bryant told one-time Lakers extra man Von Wafer after a career night...

Tuesday Night Tip-Dunk: Kobe and LeBron Make MVP a Two-Man Race — Bleacher Report - NBA 1/14/2009
As we reach the midway-point in the season, it's no-surprise that teams are ailing from injuries.  All teams will face some adversity throughout the season.  Good teams face adversity head-on, great teams overcome it.  Who will ...

NBA Tuesday Recap: Kobe Is Clutch and Orlando Sets 3-Point Record — Bleacher Report - NBA 1/14/2009
  There were seven games last night and five of the games were won by the road team. The best game of the night was in Houston, where the Lakers defeated the Rockets 105-100. Shane Battier hit a three-pointer to give the Rockets a 100-99 ...

Former Laker Von Wafer hitting his stride — L.A. Times - Basketball 1/14/2009
Now with the Houston Rockets, he scores a career-high 23 points in a loss to the Lakers and he's encouraged by Kobe Bryant's positive words. > He spent one ...

Cook makes 6 3s as Heat top Bucks 102-99 (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - NBA News 1/15/2009
Reserve Daequan Cook hit six 3-pointers en route to a career-high 24 points, and Dwyane Wade overcame a 5-for-20 shooting night with 17 points and 13 assists in the Miami Heat's 102-99 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. The Heat ...