How to Become a Wiz Ballboy Without Really Trying

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Agent Zero - The Nicest Guy On Planet Earth Or An Easy Mark For Chris Hansen?
Published 1/17/2008 by GC at Can't Stop The Bleeding
Either way, I’m a little surprised no one told Gilbert Arenas this MySpace stuff almost always ends in tears. DC Sports Bog’s Dan Steinberg on an unusual friendship between an NBA superstar and the teen he met online. Eventually, high school junior Garrett Cleary–still not convinced that his new electronic friend was actually Gibert Arenas–asked whether they might meet in person. Gil said sure, and directed Garrett to come down to the Verizon Center for one of his summer workouts in ‘06. “I ...

Thursday Bullets
Published 1/17/2008 at ESPN.com - True Hoop - Blog
... You really really really ought to read this story about Gilbert Arenas making friends with a kid over MySpace. ...

The 10-man rotation, starring KG and the bane of his existence
Published 1/17/2008 at Ball Don't Lie
... bank on? Someone to lean on? Someone to call back? Someone to find in the pivot? Is Andrew just going to break some hearts, again? Or is he here, for reals, now? SG: Blog-a-Bull. "But no dunk was more satisfying than Veektor with a reverse (on a bullet pass from Tyrus), followed by Mike Tirico laughing it off only to be chastised by Hubie Brown for disrespecting a pivotal member of the Russian national team." PG: D.C. Sports Bog. Gilbert Arenas is making friends, many of whom are much younger than ...

Gilbert is Single-Handedly Saving the Economy
Published 1/17/2008 by JakeTheSnake at Gilbertology
... How you ask?  Through getting people jobs!  DC Sports Bog has a story about how Garrett Scanlon was able to get a job as a ballboy with the Wizards through Gilbert’s Myspace page.  I swear that I’m not making this up: ...

A Heavy BLINKing Thursday
Published 1/17/2008 at Fan Voice: Recent Topics in The Court Reporters: The NBA.com Blog
... including an explanation of the Kyle Korver trade (via Sixers Shots ). Alan Hahn blows up one of Jamal Crawford 's trade secrets . The "Bust" label has been surfing the Internet in Andrea Bargnani 's wake of late, and Michael Grange debates whether the sophomore is playing out of position . Also, Doug Smith spotted a new Chris Bosh video . Jonathan Feigen is down on the Rockets . A positive post from Blog-A-Bull . More Gilbert goodness from the D.C. Sports Bog . The Association for Pro Basketball Research ...

Snow Your Links
Published 1/17/2008 by JakeTheSnake <info@bulletsforever.com> at Bullets Forever: Front Page Posts
... blizzard, or walking around in shorts. Michael Wilbon takes a look at how the Wizards are adjusting without Gilbert in the lineup and how he will have to adjust when he returns. Kevin Broom (a.k.a. The Secret Weapon) debunks the myths behind why the Wizards have survived without Gilbert Arenas.  If there's one link out of all of these that you should read, it's this one. One thing Kevin doesn't bring up in his analysis is how Gilbert helps teenagers get jobs. The latest edition of the Blogger MVP/ROY ...

Blog-A-Roni: Rivers May Be Dammed By Torn ACL
Published 1/18/2008 by jason at SPORTSbyBROOKS
• That tears it: ROTOWORLD hears that the Bolts’ Philip Rivers may be struck down by an injured ACL. • San Diego might not be the only team minus QB, as the NORFOLK VIRGINIAN-PILOT notes that the starting signal caller for Virginia isn’t enrolled in school. • DC SPORTS BOG bounces along the steps on becoming a Wizards ballboy. • Even though he’s already been given a contract extension, 100% INJURY RATE finds Bud Selig digging for gold: ...

The Roundup: Gil Arenas Remains the Coolest, Mia the Logo, and To Tony From Dirk
Published 1/18/2008 by TheBigLead at The Big Lead
... Man, that Gilbert Arenas is a cool cat. Befriending randoms on Myspace and turning them into ball boys? Yet another reason his NBA jersey is the definitive jersey to own. (DC Sports Bog) ...

The Sports Guy: Sorting through the NBA morass and more links
Published 1/23/2008 by Bill Simmons, Page 2 at ESPN Feed: Bill Simmons
... about Bob Kraft jumping into action after the "Punt Pass and Kick" Patriots girl was booed at the Chargers-Colts game.•My buddy House and I have been arguing about whether the Wizards should trade Gilbert Arenas or not. Last week, House sent this D.C. blog along with the note, "This is why Gilbert is No. 1 in D.C. -- he's a man of the people, even white suburban high-school kids!"•Brad in Ottawa: I know you've given up on the Bruins, but ...

Stop The Madness SLU…
Published 1/25/2008 by athooks at Cardinals Diaspora
... the week you’ve had. And now some links that will make you want to reach in that bottom desk drawer and get started… Ah. To be rich. Really freaking rich. Link Here Make your own peverted joke- I’m too tired. Link Here (SFW) Easy big guy, easy. One of the best calls of the year so far. Link Here How to become a Wizzard ball boy without even trying. Link Here Dude is 7′7″ 360 lbs. Yes he plays ...