Rudy Gay Wants You! (Tube) for Dunk Club
FanHouse — Filed under: Grizzlies, NBA Videos, NBA All-Star GameThe only rule of Dunk Club? "Please don't get hurt." Actually, Rudy Gay has expressly issued a few more rules, but safety is the most important one. The NBA recently announced that it would be turning the final vote for the winner of the 2008 Dunk Contest to the fans at home and Gay is jumping all over that, rolling with a Youtube campaign to get the people not only on his side, but more involved as well, asking for video submissions of dunks that Rudy should use in the contest. Pretty ...

Rudy Gay Wants Help For the Dunk Contest
The Sporting Blog — Chris Littmann We've already detailed the news about fans getting to vote in this year's dunk contest during the NBA All-Star weekend, but Rudy Gay wants to get people involved even more. The Grizzlies forward, averaging 19.4 points and 5.9 boards, is asking for dunk submissions on YouTube. Evidently, the person with the best submission gets tickets to NBA All-Star weekend. We know one person who won't be offering up advice. If any of our oh-so-athletic SN commenters submit something, please let us know. All-Star 08: Rudy Gay Needs ...

Rudy Will Do Your Dunk
Dime Magazine — This popped up on YouTube a little while ago. It’s a message from Rudy Gay inviting users to submit videos of their favorite dunks. He’ll check them out and choose one to use in this year’s dunk contest ...

Rudy Gay wants to see YOU dunk
SLAM Online — And then he wants to “sample” your idea! This is very interactive. © Sam Rubenstein for SLAM Online, 2008. | Permalink | No comment Add to del.icio.us Search blogs linking this post with Technorati Want more on these topics ? Browse the ...

Thursday BLINKs
Fan Voice: Recent Topics in The Court Reporters: The NBA.com Blog — You must be logged in to comment on a blog entry. Thursday BLINKs Jan 24, 2008 Posted by: Ben Couch Caron Butler says it's no stretch to say Oleksiy Pecherov is going to be good, calling him "a hell of a competitor." Ned Dishman/NBAE/Getty Images There's plenty more midseason roundup action, starting with Dime 's look at the Western Conference coaches . Golden State of Mind has fun with our Hotspots feature while grading the Warriors . Tim MacMahon likes what he has seen out of the Mavericks , while Al Iannazzone is more muted regarding the Nets . Lang from SLAM drops his ...

Rudy Gay Needs Your Help
Intentional Foul — With the NBA All-Star game getting closer, it’s time to start planning for its stand-out event, the dunk contest. While they are still trying to find a satisfactory format for presenting their high-fliers (it seems they change it yearly), one contestant is taking this year’s idea of using fan votes to decide the winner and is engaging these fans on a medium they are familiar with: YouTube. Memphis Grizzlies swing man Rudy Gay is, via YouTube, asking fans to upload a video of their best dunk and he’ll pick one to replicate in the dunk contest on Saturday, February 16th. Now, I’m not sure what those of us ...

Links: Linkstravaganza!
3 Shades of Blue — Sorry for the lack of updates and links lately. New job = new work schedule. To make up for it, here's an extra-large helping of links. Rudy Gay is in the Sprite Rising Stars Slam Dunk Contest. He will be facing reigning champ Gerald Green, the man-beast who should have won last year in Dwight Howard and rookie surprise Jamario Moon. He is asking for all the help he can get, as he is requesting that fans offer submissions via YouTube that could assist him in capturing the crown. Go to http://www.youtube.com/rudygay22slamdunk for all the ...

Gay Dunk Challenge
Can't Stop The Bleeding — In all honesty, not once have I ever watched the dunk contest and thought “I could do better.” OK, maybe the year Cedric Ceballos won.

Suggest a Dunk to Rudy Gay on YouTube
David's Memphis Grizzlies Blog — Rudy Gay is soliciting dunk ideas from fans on YouTube. You submit a video response to Gay's video (below) of you performing your proposed dunk, and if the dunk is chosen, Gay will perform your dunk in the contest and fly you to sit in the audience. ...

FROM THE GREAT WHITE NORTH: VINCE CARTER KILLED THE DUNK CONTEST
Epic Carnival — by E. Spencer Kyte, Bugs and Cranks The lineup for the 2008 NBA Slam Dunk Contest has been announced and finalized and all I can say is... Who Cares? The dunk contest is dead to me. It has been for a while. In one year it was brought back to life and laid to rest forever. That year was 2000, the year Vince Carter murdered the Slam Dunk Contest. Even the NBA knew the Dunk Contest was dead, having pulled the plug on the spectacle at the 1998 All-Star Game, 10 years after the last meaningful competition. '88 was the last year His Airness won the Slam Dunk Contest. Sure, ...

Video Picks for 1/25
MVN Outsider — Why end an interview wishing a coach “continued success” when you could instead wish him “continued good sex?” Jim Spanarkel messes up big time in an interview with Seton Hall coach Bobby Gonzalez. Rudy Gay needs some help with this year’s dunk contest, as he’s asking for suggestions on what dunk to perform…cool idea by Rudy, might actually get me to watch this year’s contest (ever since the days of Vince Carter, the dunk contests have been lackluster):

Help Rudy Win
SOX & Dawgs — And no I am not talking about Rudy Giuliani. For those of you with ups or hops or whatever the kids are calling it these days, this is your chance to help former UConn star Rudy Gay win the NBA Slam Dunk contest in February. He will be competing against Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic, Jamario Moon of the Toronto Raptors and last years winner Gerald Green of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Green was a member of the Boston Celtics when he won. All Rudy wants you to do is submit a video of a dunk which you think he could use to win the contest. If he likes your dunk, he will use it. For all the information and rules on the contest ...

3SoB Sunday Chronicle 1.27.08
3 Shades of Blue — Welcome to the latest edition of our Sunday Chronicle, where the previous week will be reviewed, the upcoming week will be previewed, and a few more things added in there for your reading pleasure. All pictures are from games duing the previous week. ...

Monday Bullets
ESPN.com - TrueHoop — Last time Chris Webber was a free agent, I wrote about how Chris Webber would not make a big difference wherever he landed. Then the Pistons signed him and rattled off a mess of wins. Now he's honing in on Golden State, and I'm inclined to think the same thing again. Don Nelson disagrees, however. The web lets you see things you never used to get to see. Like Sonic fans planning their protests at the All-Star Game. They're collecting money to have a plane fly a banner over New Orleans urging the NBA to prevent the current ownership from taking the SuperSonics away from Seattle. What would happen if ...

YouTube Suggestions for NBA Slam-Dunk Contestant Rudy Gay
Sports Business Radio blogs — Memphis Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay created a buzz (nearly 740,000 views) recently when he went to YouTube to ask fans for suggestions for the dunks he should try in this year's NBA Slam Dunk contest. Needless to say, if Gay tries this one OR the one below he's doomed. Tip of the hat to Henry Abbott at TrueHoop for the heads up on these videos that made my laugh hysterically this morning. Can't wait to see some of the other submissions Gay gets.

Give and Go - 1.28.08
The Hoop and The Harm — Links from the past few days you may have missed. Splitsville for J-Kidd Deja Vu: C-Webb in Golden State Al Jefferson’s new nickname is man-child Roof leaks, Lebron owns Maybe I should stop hatin on Hedo Dwight Howard talks dunk contest trash (in the most neutral tone possible) P.S. Rudy Gay is lacking Slam Dunk Promotion">Slam Dunk Promotion">Slam Dunk Promotion" target="_blank">creativity Speaking of all-star lists that aren’t really all-star lists, ...

I <3 YouTube
K luvs this game — A few Monday afternoon tidbits (Boy, I am lagging!): -Eva Longoria-Parker admits that Tony flops- The actress admits it's tough watching her husband play for the San Antonio Spurs - because she never knows when he's really hurt, and when he's acting. She says, "Sometimes he acts to get the flagrant foul or, to sell the foul more, he'll throw himself on the floor and really play it up more than what it is. "I really don't know what the difference is so I'm like, 'Stop laying on the ground if you're not hurt. Just get up!' He's like, 'Honey, I have to stay on the ground sometimes.' -TrueHoop -Ron Artest got denied at ...

NBA Web Roundup - Video Games, Rudy Gay and Artest is Still Crazy
Str8Hoops NBA Blog — NBA Web Roundup Rudy Gay wants you to choose his dunk Links from around the NBA… I’m not even going to try to explain this Charles Barkley Video Game Speaking of video games… here is a history of basketball video ...

Wenn ich ein anderes Blog wäre, Folge 18
NBA-Blog — Was haben Jamario Moon, Dwight Howard, Gerald Green und Rudy Gay gemeinsam? Genau, sie starten beim SDC 2008. Und genau da probiert sich die NBA dieses Mal an einer Neuerung: die Fans vor den heimischen Flachbildschirmen dürfen per SMS bestimmen, wer sich die Dunk-Krone aufsetzen darf. Das SMS-Voting wird nur für die Final-, nicht jedoch die Vorrunde aktiviert. In der offiziellen Nachricht wird es so beschrieben: “For the first time, fans will have the final say deciding the winner of the Sprite Slam Dunk competition. Following the concluding round of dunks, fans will be ...

The Best (And Worst) Rudy Gay Dunk Ideas
The Sporting Blog — By Chris Littmann A while back, we posted about Rudy Gay begging fans for dunk ideas for the NBA All-Star Dunk Contest. The contest hasn't finished yet THE BEST No. 1, SmoovUkraine: Tossing between the legs, over the back. I give major credit for the toss more than the dunk: No. 2, Thirst123: Sick dunk going below both legs and another dunk with the handstand. Only reason he isn't No. 1 is the fact that he cheated and entered multiple dunks. No. 3, pimp34life: Another hot dunk that ...

The Best (And Worst) Rudy Gay Dunk Ideas
The Sporting Blog — By Chris Littmann A while back, we posted about Rudy Gay begging fans for dunk ideas for the NBA All-Star Dunk Contest. The contest hasn't finished yet THE BEST No. 1, SmoovUkraine: Tossing between the legs, over the back. I give major credit for the toss more than the dunk: No. 2, Thirst123: Sick dunk going below both legs and another dunk with the handstand. Only reason he isn't No. 1 is the fact that he cheated and entered multiple dunks. No. 3, pimp34life: Another hot dunk that ...

The Best (And Worst) Rudy Gay Dunk Ideas
The Sporting Blog — By Chris Littmann A while back, we posted about Rudy Gay begging fans for dunk ideas for the NBA All-Star Dunk Contest. The contest hasn't finished yet THE BEST No. 1, SmoovUkraine: Tossing between the legs, over the back. I give major credit for the toss more than the dunk: No. 2, Thirst123: Sick dunk going below both legs and another dunk with the handstand. Only reason he isn't No. 1 is the fact that he cheated and entered multiple dunks. No. 3, pimp34life: Another hot dunk that ...

Please Don't Fake the Funk on a Nasty Dunk, I Don't Think My Heart Can Take It.
The Howeva Files — Yay dunk contest! It's this thing that happens during all-star weekend that used to be awesome, and is now just alright, but we still watch it because we replay J.R. Rider (yeah I called him J.R.) doing the East Bay Funk in our heads over and over ad nauseum, praying that someone will do something sweet and not wack or boring. Participating in the contest are the incumbent Gerald Green, Rudy Gay, Dwight Howard (Jesus Christ), and Jamario Moon, the lone rookie in the event. Rudy Gay's been coming strong with his campaign; he's been all over YouTube having fans post suggestions for his dunks, ...

Search Gay on YouTube
The Meaningful Collateral — As we prepare for the NBA All Star Weekend, I assume that many of you have seen Chris Bosh channel his inner Fennis Denbo on YouTube.  Now Rudy Gay is getting into the mix.  He has posted this video on YouTube calling for dunk ideas.  (I will post it for you here, just in case you are at work and don’t want to type in “Gay Video”) ...

Rudy Gay Needs Your Help
Brahsome - Care To Get Nice? — Rudy Gay is in the all-star slam dunk contest. And, since apparently Rudy isn’t terribly creative, he’s turned to the Interweb for suggestions on what sick-ass dunk he should pull. Heeding Rudy’s call, tons of people have sent in submissions. Jump down to see our personal faves. (more…) Share This

ESPN Wants So Badly For 'First Take' to Matter
The Sporting Blog — By Chris Mottram We've already had our fun at ESPN's expense once today, but dammit, sometimes they just make it too easy. While checking out ESPN.com (mostly because I enjoy pain), I noticed a headline and thought that I had inadvertently developed time travel and gone back to three weeks ago. "Gay turns to YouTube for All-Star dunk inspiration." I read it three times, closed my eyes and opened 'em again, and yep, it was still there: So why would ESPN feature a story that was all over the sports interwebs (yes, including here Rudy Gay was on ESPN First Take ...

NBA Dunk Contest Preview
Vegas Watch — I have watched probably two NBA games all year, but I won't miss the dunk contest on Saturday night. Granted, it's been fairly weak in recent years, but I've been hooked since Carter won in 2000. The opportunity for someone to do something completely absurd always intrigues me. Anyway, here are the odds: Dwight Howard is the clear favorite, after getting screwed last year. Here is a teaser video of what he has planned for this year- the first and last dunks are pretty impressive. Rudy Gay has challenged him to raise the rim to 12 feet, saying he'll follow Howard and do the same dunk. This ...

NBA Dunk Contest Prediction: Who You Got?
FanIQ Blog — You have to love the four NBA's Dunk Contest participants embracing the Interwebs in this first ever year where fans have final say. The more professional athletes communicate with fans the better ... for the most part. Probably a good thing if Chris Kaman keeps to himself. All four have posted extensive sneak peaks, practice previews, and one has even asked for our own suggestions. Grading these vids pre-contest, I have to give my vote to Jamario Moon (above). If he can pull off that dunk from beyond the free throw it's his. Rudy Gay started this all off ...

Facials
East of Boston — I missed the Daytona, although Gabby and Melissa enjoyed the Aquarium.  The dunk contest was one in a million, though. I enjoyed it totally, as did the worn-out Gabby and Lissa (who conked out on the couch halfway thru). Now... I realize that two articles in one weekend about guys jumping up and down may be a lot to ask of my readers, but this was a whole bunch of fun. Famous dunks of the past include Dr. J taking off from the free throw line (a 12 foot running long  jump that requires one to be 10 feet in the air at the 12 foot mark, playground legend Helicopter grabbing  a quarter off the top of the ...