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The James “Buddha” Edwards Interview
The James “Buddha” Edwards Interview
In my line of work, I talk to a lot of famous people. I don’t get starstruck, especially around guys younger than me, but I do enjoy it. For one, it’s just so interesting to have a conversation with a guy and see how his personality compares to the preconceived notion I may have ...
An odd one for Ray Allen
bostonherald.com — O KLAHOMA CITY - Ray Allen admitted that last night s 96-83 win over the Oklahoma City... Thunder - formerly known as the team he used to play for, the Seattle SuperSonics - was surreal. It is odd, said the Celtics [ team stats ] guard before the game. ... (more) An odd one for Ray Allen
David Stern Invites Seattle to Watch Their Ex-Girlfriend With New Boyfriend [Nba]
David Stern Invites Seattle to Watch Their Ex-Girlfriend With New Boyfriend [Nba]
deadspin.com — On the weekend before the NBA finally returns to action after its six-week sabbatical after the NBA... Finals, we must take one more moment to remember one city that will not be joining the rest of us in our journey this season as Oklahoma City tries to ... (more) David Stern Invites Seattle to Watch Their Ex-Girlfriend ...
A generous offer from The David.
A generous offer from The David.
benditlikebennett.blogspot.com — Although it's been well documented by the Oklahoman that the Sonics never actually had any fans, there... may be one or two eco -terrorists up in Seattle that are still pining for NBA basketball. Fortunately for them, The David understands : "We ... (more) A generous offer from The David.
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The Fundamentals
BallerBlogger.com — Dan Shaughnessy  of The Boston Globe:  “Sure, Pierce ranked in the franchise’s top 10 in games, minutes, field goals made, shots attempted, free throws made, points, and assists. His 23.1-points-per-game average put him second all time behind Larry Bird. But he was never in the discussion of All-Time Celtic Greats because there was not enough winning and there were too many bonehead moves. Pierce was often immature. He lost his composure. He sometimes put self ahead of team. There was the weird night he put the bandage on his head in Indiana. There was the unfortunate quote about being a great player on a bad team. There was the rift with Rivers and ...

Friday Bullets
ESPN.com - TrueHoop — Drew Gooden is my kind of guy: Hair thinning to the point of having to shave the whole dome. Lang Whitaker of SLAM spills the beans that Gooden's macho, Jordanesque hairline had earned him the nickname "Recede Wallace." Also, an update on Gooden's ongoing adventures in facial hair, currently culminating in "The Johnny." Speaking of classic NBA facial hair, former Piston Fu Manchu master James Edwards has talked to Matt Watson of Detroit Bad Boys, and says the Sonics leaving Seattle is like one of your kids dying. He also has an amazingly cool and subtle shot to the Bulls they had such an intense rivalry with: "I didn't really hate them," he says, ...

Blogger Q&A: Detroit Bad Boys
Truth About It - Washington Wizards Blog — ... . Be sure to check out a recent interview that he had with former Piston, James "Buddha" Edwards. ...

Buzzer Beaters
Hoops Addict — * Do you know who Warren LeGarie is? You probably don’t recognize that name but he’s one of the more prominent people involved in the NBA because he started the Las Vegas Summer League and is the agent for Mike D’Antoni. To learn more about LaGarie you should read the informative article about LeGaire which was printed in the New York Post this weekend. * Matt Watson posted a great interview with James “Buddha” Edwards. * The Cleveland Plain Dealer has a video of LeBron James and Jay-Z urging people ...

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