hardwoodparoxysm.blogspot.com — HP's exclusive interview with Trail Blazers center and rookie of the year candidate Greg Oden. He does not like being called The Big Chill.
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Can Players Choose Their Own Nickname?
FanHouse —
... on his own legacy, not living out Iverson's -- but 'Dre isn't much of a nickname. When I say "Iggy," every NBA fan knows who I'm talking about. Do you know how many guys named Andre are in the NBA? Well, I don't, but it's a lot, including 40% of Philly's starting lineup. Sorry man, but unless you come up with something better, it's going to be Iggy for a while. In other nickname related news, Greg Oden wasn't a fan of the suggestion made by my colleague Matt Moore during an interview at Hardwood Paroxysm: HP: Our blog has given you a new nickname. ...
Wednesday Combo Bullets
ESPN.com - True Hoop - Blog —
... Greg Oden to Matt Moore of Hardwood Paroxysm on the teamates he's closest to: "Well, last season I had the closest relationship with Josh McRoberts, but he got traded. An then after Josh, it was Taurean Green, but he got traded also (laughs). But it's cool because I get along with all my teammates." ...
The 10-man rotation, starring Team USA's next opponent
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: 48 Minutes of Hell and FanHouse. Two excellent game recaps of the Argentina-Greece quarterfinal. PF: Hardwood Paroxysm. A brief interview with Greg "The Big Chill" Oden. (He doesn't like the nickname.) SF: USA Today, via Blazers Blog. Chris Colston ...
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The Blazers Are This Couple's Shared Mistress
www.sportingnews.com 8/20/2008 — "So like, you've found that special somone, and JACKPOT!, she loves sports. In fact, she loves the Portland Trailblazers as much as you do. The more you talk about your love for each other, your realize that it's actually a sign of devotion to the Blazers, like a love triangle where everyone eats dinner together, or a cult where the leader gets his pick of the women whenever he wants."
"So like, you've found that special somone, and JACKPOT!, she loves sports. In fact, she loves the Portland Trailblazers as much as you do. The more you talk about your love for each other, your realize that it's actually a sign of devotion to the Blazers, like a love triangle where everyone eats dinner together, or a cult where the leader gets his pick of the women whenever he wants."
Report: Luke Jackson is the 15th man, for now
blog.oregonlive.com 8/20/2008 — It's been reported on 95.5 The Game this afternoon and evening that former Oregon guard/forward Luke Jackson has been working out at the Blazers practice facility, and will be added to the Blazers preseason roster, filling the final spot. The...
It's been reported on 95.5 The Game this afternoon and evening that former Oregon guard/forward Luke Jackson has been working out at the Blazers practice facility, and will be added to the Blazers preseason roster, filling the final spot. The...
Rudy Recap: Breaking Down the Defense
www.blazersedge.com 8/20/2008 — Since it’s been one of the primary items up for discussion in the early analysis of Rudy’s Olympics tournament I thought I’d reserve this recap specifically for a detailed examination of his defense. Throughout the contest I ...
Since it’s been one of the primary items up for discussion in the early analysis of Rudy’s Olympics tournament I thought I’d reserve this recap specifically for a detailed examination of his defense. Throughout the contest I ...
Can Players Choose Their Own Nickname?
nba.fanhouse.com 8/20/2008 — Andre Iguodala feels like a new man with his new contract and new teammates who should take the Sixers to new heights. As such, he wants a new nickname. From the Philadelphia Daily News (via Skeets via Sixersoul ): "I don't like 'Iggy,' I don't ...
Andre Iguodala feels like a new man with his new contract and new teammates who should take the Sixers to new heights. As such, he wants a new nickname. From the Philadelphia Daily News (via Skeets via Sixersoul ): "I don't like 'Iggy,' I don't ...
Part III - Blake's first-hand account of Greg Oden
blog.oregonlive.com 8/20/2008 — Like many, I have been one who has touted Greg Oden as an immediate, impact player for the Blazers this season - especially after watching him workout twice this month. But it's not so much what I have seen...
Like many, I have been one who has touted Greg Oden as an immediate, impact player for the Blazers this season - especially after watching him workout twice this month. But it's not so much what I have seen...
Celtics sign Miles despite knee injury —
FOXSports.com News for NBA 8/22/2008
The Boston Celtics signed forward Darius Miles, who missed the last two NBA seasons because of knee injuries.
Celtics general manager Danny Ainge said Friday that Miles worked out twice for the team before signing.
Miles played for Portland in the ...
Celtics sign F Darius Miles (AP) —
Yahoo! Sports - NBA News 8/22/2008
The Boston Celtics signed forward Darius Miles, who missed the last two NBA seasons because of knee injuries. Celtics general manager Danny Ainge said Friday that Miles worked out twice for the team before signing. Miles played for Portland in the ...
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