Word of the Day: championship piggyback

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The 10-man rotation, starring Yao Ming's rehabilitation pics
Published 4/2/2008 at 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: Yao Ming Mania. Yao's rehabilitation isn't only confined to the gym in the Toyota Centre. PF: Garbage Time All-Stars. An illustrated fan's guide to tanking. SF: Basketbawful. Today's phrase of the day: "championship piggybank." (See: Payton, G.) ...

Foye Fouls Out in a BLINK
Published 4/2/2008 at Fan Voice: Recent Topics in The Court Reporters: The NBA.com Blog
... they've got four players to build on . [image] Joe Maloof opens up on the state of the Kings , and that Kevin Martin kid continues to prove spectacularly efficient . [image] A not-so-Incredibull moment caused some consternation in Chicago . [image] The Quickies: Chris Paul -- Icon-in-the-making . Ramon Sessions -- Baller . Rashard Lewis ' autograph -- worth fighting for . The Celtics -- Fielding a few championship piggybackers . Caron Butler -- Indie-rock icon . The NBA -- Now ...

Great Exercises in Internet NBA-Related Postings: 3.5.08
Published 4/4/2008 by Hardwood Paroxysm at Hardwood Paroxysm
... he told me that a lot of D-League guys look at Madsen as the kind of guy to look at in terms of "Why him and not me?" The reporter said, "But look at what Madsen does. He rebounds, he hustles, he plays defense and he makes the most of his time on the floor. He does what a lot of these guys will not, or cannot do." Congrats to Lang Whitaker of SLAM, for his recently granted MVP vote. Top 10 Things Epic will miss about Isiah. Championship Piggyback. The answer is yes. The next time you want to heckle ...

Phoenix Versus San Antonio: The Rivalry Renewed Series [NBA Playoff Preview]
Published 4/18/2008 by Leitch at Deadspin
... Yet in the two games San Antonio has played against Phoenix since the Shaq trade, Duncan's shooting eye has been off (15-for-40 in two games). Moreover, Shaq's physical defense really seemed to bother him in the late stages of those games. I also can't wait to see if San Antonio's grumpy old men - Brent Barry, Kurt Thomas, Michael Finley, and Robert Horry - have anything other than fumes left in the tank. And don't forget Damon Stoudemire. He won't play much, but the dude is in full championship piggyback mode, so expect him to cheer like crazy from the end of the Spurs' bench. ...

A Thursday Night Viewer's Guide [NBA Playoffs]
Published 5/15/2008 by DAULERIO at Deadspin
... Damon Stoudamire. Sorry, Mighty Mouse. But regardless of how this game turns out, I have a feeling your championship piggyback days are numbered. ...

NBA Jam Revisited - Western Conference Edition
Published 7/9/2008 by George at SportsTsar.com
... this game given the use of glowing turbo sneakers. Portland Trail Blazers - Clyde Drexler, Terry Porter Before they were the Jail Blazers, Portland was a high caliber team that had been to the Finals 2 of the previous 3 years. But alas, Clyde was already gliding downhill and this franchise would turn ugly fast. Bold prediction: Terry Porter is fired as Suns head coach by the All-Star break. Sacramento Kings - Wayman Tisdale, Mitch Richmond One of them piggybacked his way to a championship, the other started cutting jazz records. Excellent ...