• Ryne Nelson

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  4:00 - Dirk Nowizki does the Play-by-play...

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• FanaticalPupil

  +5

  That was worth it just for the Short Bus and Cuban giving Dirk the bunny ears.

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• Ben Q. Rock

  +4

  "Bucket!"

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• fastbreakblog

  +2

  That is one weak interview.       Keep him on the court please.

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• Woody

  +4

  Sounds like he's getting some sweet meds.

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• ygbfkm

  +4

  Dirk Nowitzki.....sounding more and more like Hasselhoff every day.

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  • Ryne Nelson

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    I know this sounds retarted (no pun intended), but what's "shortbus" all about?

    Posted 3/26/2008 respond (flag)

    • Ryne Nelson

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      Okay, wow, let me reply to myself after a quick Urban Dictionary trip...lacking in mental capacity, or stupid.

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      • MrThell

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        Right, it's a reference to the bus the handicapped kids ride to school.

         Dirk undoubtedly picked that up from his teammates, but the question is: does he know he's making fun of the mentally challenged on air? My guess is no, which makes it amazing.

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• JamesAmbrose

  +1

  Lolz. "Shortbus!"

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