Steve Nash is still really embarrassed by his cowboy photo with Dirk and Mark Cuban.

HOW DID I MISS THIS? Via: SI

From Grantland:

How much do you regret the photo, from all those years ago, with you, Dirk [Nowitzki], and [Mark] Cuban — the one with the cowboy hats? 

Oh my god. I don’t really believe in regret [laughs], but it’s highly embarrassing. That was for [Sports Illustrated]. 

I hadn’t actually remembered which outlet ran that thing. 

I think it was gonna actually be the cover, but it ended up just being an article. It was right when we won our first playoff series. But, yeah, I’m just glad it wasn’t me on someone’s back. But, really, it’s all bad.

Cowboy hats, awkward tween smiles, unnatural poses, and a "Mavericks Intensity" shirt, I can see why Steve is still embarrassed.

Charles Barkley may or may not have wet his pants in this photo with a fan.

TOUGH STAIN, BRUH. Via: Reddit

Chuck is a real man of the people. Dude was probably making a beeline to the washroom, when this gentleman in the fancy jacket above, asked him for the picture. Respect.

Kyrie Irving and Nate Robinson goes head to head at Nike Pro City.

Kyrie Irving finished with 47 points and got the W. Nate Robinson scored 44 points and won the hearts of every short person ever. Summer league defense is still the greatest.

A Jeremy Lin Off-Season Workout Montage.

It's decided. Thanks to this video, I totally going to start working out again on the first day of August. *crosses fingers*

Nerlens Noel does the "Gangnam Style" dance with kids.

So Nerlens, I take it you heard about the Dwight Howard therapy, and before you proceed any further with the treatment, here is a warning. It didn't actually work. It was just another classic Dwight Howard lie. Your knees will not return to the way things were by just doing the Gangnam Style. Just go back to your regular scheduled rehab, and take your time. You play for Philly, they will understand. They appreciate a good head of hair.

Another video of DeAndre Jordan dancing at another random place.

I guess when you get a chance to dance with a "local music" band at an airport in Dominican Republic, you also do it? DeAndre Jordan is really the ultimate energy party guy.

Kevin Durant loses Baron Davis's money and to Metta World Peace's team at the Drew League.

And this is the short story of how Kevin Durant helped Baron Davis (Team LAUFND) lose $50,000 dollars to The Game (Team Money Gang) on some silly bet. So not clutch.

Tyreke Evans crosses up the Mayor of Seattle at Jamal Crawford's Pro-Am game.

Not many can recover after getting Shammgod'd at half-speed, so shout-out to the 53 year old Seattle Mayor for the sweet no-look pass.

Learn to speak with a Boston accent with Paul Pierce.

15 years. Paul Pierce has been with the Boston Celtics for 15 years. It's going to be weird not seeing him in green anymore and faking knee injuries (totally joking, please don't hate me). Anyway, get well soon, Celtics fans, learning that you lost your franchise player over pizza can't make this break-up any worst.

John Wall's super weird dance on the sidewalk.

Nope. No comment. There are just no words to describe what just unfolded before my eyes.

Jamal Crawford hits the game winner in his own Summer Pro-Am All-Star game.

Classic Jamal. Always winning his own Summer Pro-Am basketball games at the last second.

Kevin Durant flies by the lane for the monster one handed slam at the Nike Drew summer league.

GO-GO GADGET ARMS: STRETCH. Summer league defense is really the best.

Dwyane Wade inhales helium from a balloon for fun.

I have always wondered what I would sound like as Alvin the Chipmunk, but nooo, mama said helium balloons were dangerous. Which is probably right, because if I had some chipmunk gas and sang Boyz II Men, I would surely have all the girls in seventh grade back then, and maybe the girl in the ponytail that's always hanging by the monkey bars would have noticed me. *sadface* Who knew girls weren't into dandelions picked from the school yard. I thought I was a genius at the time too.

Chris Bosh's baby boy chillin' by the pool.

Via: @chrisbosh

Chillest baby ever... that is, until he wakes up from his long slumber and summons the demons from the underworld with a cry so piercing, your life turns into shambles in front of his very beady, evil eyes. This is totally not related to personal experience, obviously.

Random NBA Photo of the Day: Shaq lying on top of Joakim Noah.

"Shhh, just let it happen, Joakim" - Shaq, probably... not? Via: Reddit

Getting squished by a 7 foot, 350 pound (I know it says 325 in his playing days, but this is in his Cleveland years, dude moved like he got shot in the legs) monster will do this to a man. I feel for you, Joakim. I once had judo sparring practice in gym class with a 6 foot 2, slightly obese 250-something pound man, (keep in mind, I am only 5'8") that nearly crushed my rib cage. He also drenched me in his sweat. So, my traumatic experience wasn't too different from yours, bro.

Joakim Noah and John Wall auditions to be a "R.I.P.D." Avatar.

I don't have the slightest clue what a R.I.P.D. Avatar is, but not going with Joakim Noah is a big mistake.

Kendall Marshall is bored, so he disses mannequin girls.

I usually go around giving them fist pounds and handshakes, but that's cool too.

Random NBA Photos of the Day: Dennis Rodman had a blast at a Miami fashion show.

The washroom is right this way, ma'am. 

The photos speak for themselves. This is all so Dennis Rodman.

THE SALSA.

All photos via Getty Images (Story via Deadspin)

Harrison Barnes yams one over Ryan Anderson at the USAB Showcase.

TAKE COVER, RYAN ANDERSON. YOU CAN NOT CATCH THE BLACK FALCON IN MID-FLIGHT.

Kyrie Irving's NBA Live 14' cover and my tragic story.

I still remember it vividly, the last time I played NBA Live was in 07', I was using the Phoenix Suns (because at that time, the Steve Nash to Shawn Marion fast break alley-oop combo was nearly unstoppable even on the highest difficulty), and was playing against a friend who was using the Miami Heat. The game was close mostly due to the fact that neither of us could play defense (or hit any free throws), and it went down to the wire. Up 2 with merely 3 seconds left, I thought I had the my bragging rights in the bag and I was ready to go all up in his ear too. But 2 seconds of choppy animation later, video game Shaq launches a half court shot, wins the game, ruins my life for the next two weeks, and that was the last time I ever played a NBA Live video game. To this day, I still haven't forgotten the animation of a grieving Steve Nash, pounding his chest in pain. It broke my little Canadian heart.

Anyway, as you can see, Kyrie Irving is on the cover of NBA Live 14' and he looks super old.

Here's a video of his introduction to the game.

Hate you, NBA Live.

Random NBA Photo of the Day: Yao Ming is a giant among famous Rockets centers.

Yep, this pretty much confirms it, Yao Ming is still a very big, living human. 

Via: NBA

Another photo of Andrew Bynum's crazy hair.

Mad scientist, yo. Via: Reddit

Cleveland, I know you are not the greatest at making the best of a highly favorable situation, but take this opportunity, and make an official Andrew Bynum troll doll, now. And when they sell out (which they will, make sure you release limited edition hairstyles), then you can go back to making bobble-heads but instead of just putting springs in the head, you place them in the knees too, for realism of course, and totally not as a sick joke that I am probably over-doing.

LeBron James has his own personal 24/7 hotel room DJ.

Okay, I get how this is kind of cool, to have your own 24/7 DJ, but after 365 days of waking up to Lion King's "Circle of Life," and leaving the toilet to the Rocky's "Gonna Fly Now (training theme)," right after a huge dump, there's no way you would not get sic... WAIT! I THINK I JUST CONVINCED MYSELF THAT THIS IS IN FACT TOTALLY AWESOME AND I WANT ONE, LIKE NOW. Hopefully he can get here before my first coffee tomorrow morning.

Derrick Rose says Derrick Rose is the best NBA player right now.

Love ya, Derrick, but nope. You are up against a cyborg, there is like, almost no hope.

Tyson Chandler has a pair of creepy thin chicken legs.

GIRLS BE JEALOUS. Via: Deadspin

WHAT. ON. EARTH?! THEY ARE ABOUT THE SAME SIZE OF HIS FOREARMS. HOW DO THEY EVEN CARRY A 7 FOOT FRAME? AHHH, I CAN'T UN-SEE THIS NOW. THIS IS AN EVOLUTIONARY MIRACLE.

Derrick Rose visits Serbia on his Adidas Europe tour.

Adidas is really killing it in organizing this whole Derrick Rose Europe world tour. It's too bad Canada never gets any love. (Speaking for selfish reasons, obviously.)

Wizards' Otto Porter, Glen Robinson Jr. and Bradley Beal laughs at John Wall's first pitch.

This happened two years ago, and although John Wall has redeemed himself earlier in the year, what's on the internet will always be on the internet, and can be found by curious rookies.

The rookie hazing in Washington just got a lot more fun next season.

DeAndre Jordan holds a random dance battle in a hotel lobby.

I guess when you get a chance to hold a random dance battle with your family in a hotel lobby that clearly looks like a mall, you do it?

JaVale McGee dominates at the Nike Drew summer league.

JaVale almost did it, he almost had his own basketball mix-tape that made him look like a modern day Wilt Chamberlain, but nope. No matter how precise the editing was, that was classic JaVale. Dude just don't know his limits. Ahhh, I really missed his Wizards days.

Tim Duncan goofing off in a San Antonio DA campaign ad.

This is about three years old, but as a general NBA blog rule, anytime you find anything that reveals the tiniest bit of Tim Duncan's secretly awesome personality, you post it.

Via: Reddit

Ricky Rubio, Iman Shumpert, DeMarcus Cousins and Al Harrington are Renaissance men.

DeMarcus Cousins and Shakespeare... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

Russell Westbrook dances for his brodie.

Uhhhhhhhh, I don't even...

Jeremy Lin, Klay Thompson, and Jared Dudley battles it out in Steve Nash's charity soccer game.

Steve Nash is the coolest. Just look at him, who else can go play a full game of soccer, dominate the amateur competition, raise tons of money, and not have a hair out of place? Only Steve Nash, that's who.

Derrick Rose throws down a between-the-legs dunk in Madrid.

SIKE! Derrick is such a tease.

Paul George says Larry Bird is still very good at shooting a basketball.

GREATEST MUSTACHE OF ALL TIME. (Jerry Wachter/Getty Images)

In a recent interview with SLAM, Paul George reveals that the Indiana Pacers team president, and one of NBA's greatest players, Larry Bird, can still shoot the lights out of the gym at the age of 56.

SLAM: I believe you had talked about seeing Larry shoot in the gym. 

PG: He picked a ball up that had rolled over. He rolled up his sleeves and made about 15 in a row and just walked out like nothing just happened. It was the craziest thing I've seen. 

SLAM: How did you and the rest of the team react? 

PG: We were speechless. We didn't know whether to keep shooting or just to end practice. It was sweet, man.

Of course he still got it. He is Larry "M----- F------" Bird. This is the man who once played a half of a NBA basketball game with just his left hand, scored 20 of his total 47 points with it, and got the W. He's a bad dude.

Derrick Rose makes his fans jump for his new Adidas shoes in London.

Super weird way to win some free shoes, but you can't say its not creative. Pretty disappointed nobody used the wall as a boost, I should have been there.

Here's the summer Drew League mixtape of NBA players you've been waiting for.

This is going to be a long off-season.

Nick Young says he will not let Kobe Bryant stop him from shooting.

And we are (at least, I am) not expecting anything less. The Lakers are going to be so fun next year.

Blake Griffin gets no love from Chris Paul, Carmelo and friends.

Considering that there is a 15 hour time zone difference between China and Los Angeles, and this being a 14 hour return flight from their Jordan China tour... go to sleep, Blake.

J.R. Smith serenades you with Jay Z's "Holy Grail" ft. Justin Timberlake.

J.R., dude, your voice is way too deep for Justin Timberlake's part. Or any part of any song for that matter.

Charles Barkley gets his groove on at Ray Allen's 38th birthday party.

Charles Barkley dancing to Lil Jon's "Get Low"? YEP.

Charles Barkley spitting game all over a random old lady? Also yep.

I want to be Charles Barkley when I grow up.

Random NBA Photo of the Day: Yao Ming and the waitress.

7'6" meets 4'11". Via: @MySportsLegion

No guys, don't do it. I know that joke sounds great in your head, but no. Yao wouldn't want that, and do you know why? Because he is (literally) a bigger person than that. *rimshot*

Roy Hibbert shows off his weird fat elbows.

*VOMITS* Via: royhibbert55

Yep, this is still very much gross.

Kemba Walker's fake crossover and no-look pass to Lance Stephenson.

Rumor has it that dude is still lost somewhere in that park in Brooklyn, can someone go find him please. Poor sap.

David West's 8th grade yearbook photo is better than yours.

BEEN TRILL. Via: Reddit

With a silly yearbook photo like this, you would have never thought David West would grow up to be a fearsome serial gum murderer.

Ben McLemore's super breakaway AND1 poster slam.

Normally, I would write my own comment, but there is no way I am topping "He exorcised demons with that flush." Nope. That man is a genius.

Blake Griffin, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul raps to Warren G's "Regulate" in Taiwan.

These guys are in Taiwan right now as part of their Jordan China tour, and I guess this is how they pass the time. Carmelo looked just a little too hyped for not even knowing the lyrics, but at least he participated.

Brian Scalabrine wrestles leprechauns at a minor league baseball game.

Had Scal turned down the opportunity to become an assistant coach of the Golden State Warriors, the White Mamba would have easily, easily been the greatest (popular, because you know, you really can't be the greatest at a fake sport) WWE wrestler in whatever it is they call history. Scal is pretty much perfect the fake-wrestler, all he needs some weird gimmick. Maybe a dance? He does do a mean Michael Jackson.

Sorry I couldn't find the full footage of him wrestling short people, I am disappointed too.

Via: Bostinno

Random NBA Photo of the Day: Yao Ming towers over T-Mac's kids.

Where does Yao even look for clothes? Via: @Real_T_Mac

Can not get over these Yao Ming and (me) photos. Yao's calf is just about the size of Tracy's youngest. What a genetic monster (in a good way, of course).

Nate Robinson signs a baby at the NBA Las Vegas summer league.

Vegas, baby. Via: @NBASummerLeague

Greatest father ever or the worst father ever? I mean, seriously, how desperate do you have to be to not even bother go about looking for literally anything else, before going up to Nate Robinson and go "here's my baby, can I have your autograph, but instead of signing it on something people would normally sign on, can you do it on my baby?" Just look at that poor child, that baby does not look pleased. Like not at all.

Stephen Curry mocks his baby daughter's cry.

Nope, still can't believe this "man" is a dad.

Mike Brown interrupts Dion Waiters' interview and kisses him on the head.

Wait..... Dion Waiters... defense? HAHAHAHAHA

Kent Bazemore rises up for the left-handed poster jam.

Now that Kent Bazemore could actually play some minutes, we just need to clone him so he remain on the bench to celebrate everything forever. And maybe I ... and everyone can get our own Kent Bazemore for our daily tasks? *Publishes blog post* *Bazemore three point fingers* *Flushes toilet,...* you know where I am going with this.

Dirk Nowitzki sings "Satisfaction" in a car.

Because listening to Dirk butcher a classic the first time, just wasn't enough. Terrible singing aside, how did he fit into that car? There is no way a 7 footer can squeeze into a sedan comfortably.

Kent Bazemore goes out on Vegas Strip to see if anyone recognizes him.

It should be forbidden to take photos with Kent Bazemore and not be "Bazemoring" (the act of celebrating a three pointer scored by either yourself, or a teammate). The wedding couple really missed out on a wedding photo of a life time.

Derrick Rose surprises a fan at a Foot Locker in Madrid.

Derrick Rose is just the coolest. I could never imagine how I would respond if I get to meet one of my favorite players, nor would I know what to say, but I will definitely try to play it cool by maintaining a steady breathing rate, while trying to control my insides that are probably experiencing all of every emotion, from imploding.

Random NBA .GIF of the Day: LeBron James be fixing his hair.

"I ain't got no worries," he said. Via: SB Nation

No LeBron, brushing hair towards your receding hair line, will not hide anything. Besides, what you really should be worried about is that expensive bell-boy look you have on. It pains me to say this, but even Dwyane Wade is dressed better than you and he, well he wore this once.

Chris Kaman is on a urinating horse.

The photo was sent with this tweet.

EXCITED to be a Laker! #Bigthingsahead http://t.co/ZnNEQ217Vr
— Chris Kaman (@ChrisKaman) July 17, 2013

Nope. No comment.

Drunk Kenneth Faried recaps his experience at the ESPN "Body Issue" magazine photo shoot.

NBA Superstar Kenneth Faried -- My Dong Is HUUUUGE - Watch More Celebrity Videos or Subscribe

That's just a "wee" bit too much information, AMIRITE? (I will never give up an awful pun-opportunity.)

Jon Hamm roasts Dwight Howard at the ESPYS.

Have one injured season in one of the greatest NBA franchises and you become the butt of everyone's jokes. Can't you guys just give Dwight a break? Don't get me wrong, the Orlando indecision was almost unforgivable, but this summer of free agency wasn't that bad.

Via: BTB

Nuggets' Jordan Hamilton loses his shorts on the drive to the bucket.

I have seen a lot of things during basketball games, but I never thought I would ever see a NBA basketball player lose his shorts on accident (is nothing sacred anymore? I know Metta World Peace, the player formerly known as Ron Artest once pulled down Paul Pierce's shorts, but that's Ron, he does whatever).

And no, I still haven't stopped laughing.

Nate Robinson gets his revenge on his son's 7th birthday.

If my father did the same to me, I would have like no presents until my 17th birthday, and all those legos, including those pieces that got stuck in different, unimaginable places of my body (nostrils and ears, weirdo), would have never existed. What a wild childhood that wouldn't have been.

Jonas Valanciunas drops the f-bomb in his hilarious interview with DeMar DeRozan.

Jonas Valanciunas is now my new, new favorite. Sorry, KD.

Random NBA Photo of the Day: What is Paul George wearing?

Why are pleather shirts even a thing? Via: paul_george24

Good heavens, Paul George. Not you too. The 70's green amoeba shirt was a once fun time thing, but this, this is on some Russell Westbrook x Dwyane Wade level fit. Please stop now. You are walking down a dark path.

More DeMar DeRozan dunks from the Nike Drew summer league.

I still have not and will not, forgive any of you who voted for Blake Griffin to be the 2011 NBA Dunk Contest Champion. It should have been DeMar, you guys robbed him, Toronto and the rest of Canada of the very few trophies we can win. How could you? You heartless animals.

Chris Kaman shaved off his viking beard.

NOOOOO, WHYYY? Via: @Chris Kaman

Here lies Chris Kaman's majestic viking beard. We had a good run—presuming that he kept you even after the Dallas Mavericks broke .500. I really hope you enjoyed your second chance at life. May you find peace and return to roam freely on Chris Kaman's face in a month or so (how long does it take to actually grow a beard, asking for a friend, who is totally not me, because I definitely can grow a beard, but asking just to make sure).

Javale McGee takes no days off, not even on vacation.

Respect. But you still got a lot of work to do. Like a lot.

Kevin Durant has fart jokes, you guys.

Of course his farts are the silent, but deadly types, it's only fitting.  

It's crackin in Taiwan, but I'm gettin a massage and this lady put this Hot ass oil on my back sooo I'm about to fart..#GetBack
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) July 16, 2013

Silent joints, guaranteed to smell like porkchop-o-chunky "man that's mean" RT @__feezus__: @KDTrey5 which kinda fart… lmao just wondering
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) July 16, 2013

Kevin Durant is now my new favorite.

Random NBA Photo of the Day: Sad new Boston Celtics are sad.

Yay, fun. Via: @JonahKaner

Come on you guys, you are freed from the clutches of a Russian Mob, you should be celebrating, just like the wise Ricky Rubio once said, "Change your face, be happy, enjoy."

Ohhh, poor Marshon, don't cry. It will get better in time, hopefully. Via: JonahKaner

Jason Williams stays schooling dudes in China.

HANDLES FOR DAYS. I see that Jason still hasn't learned to throw a normal pass, but I guess when you can do the things he can do, there is really no way you are going to throw one of those good ol' chest passes people tell you about. I mean you never see Manu not throw a no-look pass.

Nick Collison photobombs his kids on the beach.

Photo-bomb level: Expert. Via: Nick Collison Instagram

That's cute. Yo, Chris, looks like we have a NEW CHALLENGER. Take it easy on him, big fella.

Everyone wants Chandler Parson's hair.

No kidding, just look at that thing. Even boy bands are jealous.

Random NBA Photo of the Day: Dwight Howard, the mightiest troll.

He just had to get the last laugh. Via: hoopmag

"Good luck, Kobe" - Dwight Howard, probably.

New found footage of Wilt Chamberlain destroying college basketball in 1957.

Have you ever seen a 7 footer (and an inch) run down the floor like that? Good lord, Wilt was really something special.

Random NBA .GIF of the Day: Hawks' draft pick, Lucas Nogueira gets hit by an unexpected ball.

Via: @cjzero

Big hair, don't care. Long live the Brazilian 'Fro.

DeMar DeRozan dunks it up at the Nike Drew summer league.

Really hope you stayed for the second dunk, because that's pretty much one of the greatest in-game dunks ever. (Nothing tops Vince Carter on Frédéric Weis at the 2000 Olympics, of course.)

MC SHAQ D freestyle raps on NBA TV's Open Court.

MC SHAQ D and DJ C-WEBB IN THE HOUSE. THIS NEEDS TO BE A THING NOW.

Random NBA Photo of the Day: Awkward Derrick Rose.

Via: ZUMAPRESS/SI

Definitely a wall hugger.

Andre Drummond's Tracy McGrady Impression.

Andre Drummond can probably do it without the trampolines, but okay.

Javale McGee crushes Nike Drew summer league defender with the hammer jam.

Dang, you really can't teach wingspan.

Scottie Pippen's son got a Larry O' Brien NBA trophy birthday cake.

A bit young for Championship aspirations, don't you think? Via: larsapippen

NBA themed cakes are really the best cakes.

J.R. Smith's daughter forgot her daddy's name.

Aww... that's a little disheartening.

Random NBA .GIF of the Day: Reggie Miller knows all your hot new dance moves.

PARTY TIME! /puts "I like to move it (Madagascar version, of course)" on repeat and synchronize.

Via: @CardboardGerald

Baron Davis claims to have been abducted by aliens.

Yep, so this is what Baron Davis is up to lately.

Cocaine's a hell of drug, you guys.

Shaq and rapper, Tyga stars in new Foot Locker Reebok commercial.

I don't really have a reason to want a "conversation lift," but I want one. Who would say no to a super stool.

Martell Webster hates his daughter's coloring skills.

Not a parent, love kids, but co-sign. NOT EVERYTHING THEY DO IS CUTE.

Where in the world is Nikola Pekovic? (Jingle)

OH MY GOD. THIS IS INTERNET GOLD. HOW COULD I HAVE NOT KNOWN ABOUT THIS SOONER? I HAVE FAILED YOU ALL. I promise to be better next time.

Andre Iguodala says Stephen Curry is the second coming of Jesus Christ.

As a victim of Stephen Curry's cosmic blazing nova shooting streak in the first round of the Western conference playoffs, Andre Iguodala has seen first hand of what his new teammate is truly capable of, and he did not spare any exaggeration when describing the deadly sniper-er of basketballs.

Iguodala: "Stephen Curry is the second coming of Jesus Christ." @StephenCurry30
— Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) July 11, 2013

"ALL HAIL THREE-SUS." - says this NBA photo-shop opportunist.

Random NBA .GIF of the Day: Rasheed Wallace reacts to foul call like Rasheed Wallace.

SHHEEEEEEEDDD. Via: oakleyandallen tumblr

Oh man, we are going to see a lot of these, aren't we? Definitely not complaining.

Kobe Bryant is already ahead of schedule, plans to return by season opener.

Jeff Gross/Getty Images

Kobe is not human. It's only been 3 months since he went under surgery for a torn Achilles tendon and he is already looking at August for full activity.

Kobe on his rehab: "I'm progressing faster than everybody expected so I'm very happy with it." He is targeting mid August for full activity
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) July 10, 2013

As crazy as it sounds, even his orthopedic surgeon confirmed the news. If everything goes accordingly, Kobe will be 2 months ahead of schedule and will be on the floor for the first game of the season.

KOBE to be at full activity in 4 weeks. That means no restrictions but later stages of tendon recovery still remain. Will see him at Game 1.
— Dr. Robert Klapper (@DrRobertKlapper) July 10, 2013

Yay for medical science advancements and illegal German procedures. Thanks for keeping Kobe together.

Via: BTB

Joakim Noah celebrates his game winning soccer goal in Steve Nash's charity game.

JOAKIM NOAH IS STILL THE BESTEST, and don't you ever doubt it.

Via: TBJ

Metta World Peace's crazy tweets were just a way to get Metta some air-time on TV.

Prepare yourself for the worse news of the NBA Off-Season.

The only reason I tweet is so that ESPN or TNT give me some air time. They never let me commentate. So maybe I can Tweetentate from Twittr:)
— Metta World Peace (@MettaWorldPeace) July 11, 2013

I can't believe it, guys. All those insane tweets about burgers and oranges were all planned to get Metta some free publicity on ESPN and blogs. We (or at least I) have all been played. Thanks for nothing, Metta. And I really wanted to believe this was real too.

I can't believe they have watermelons in China. I thought watermelons were only in queensbridge. I love hiking in these china mountains!
— Metta World Peace (@MettaWorldPeace) July 10, 2013

Now, I can't even look at his twitter page the same way again. Infinite sad faces. There goes the summer.

You can get drafted by Kevin Durant or James Harden to compete in a Nike summer pick-up game.

I would so this do this just for the chance to get near James Harden's beard, but then again I don't think being a verbal spark plug guy will help in preventing me from becoming a viral internet video victim of a NBA player's cross over, so, I am good, I will just watch. You guys should try it though and then I can laugh it you.

LeBron James has his own special Sprite can.

Hey LeBron, if you really want to thank Sprite, maybe you could enter the next Sprite Slam Dunk contest? Please? I know you will probably respond with a "no," but it's worth a shot.

Via: LeBron James Instagram

Jason Williams is still doing the behind the back elbow pass.

Super glad to see the White Chocolate is still killing it at the age of 37. And the guy finished it too, it could have been you, LaFrentz. (I WILL NEVER FORGIVE YOU.)

LeBron James releases a sneak peak of his rap cover of "N****s in Paris."

I guess lip-syncing(/singing-along) just isn't enough to get LeBron James in the zone. But did he really have to do this rapping thing? KD kind of has the best player-rapper title, poor Kevin will probably have to settle for second again. Dude can't catch a break.

Via: LeBron James Instagram

Reggie Jackson breaks Summer League record with 35 points, 23 of which in the 4th.

I know, I know. It's just Summer League. But scoring 23 of his 35 points in the 4th quarter to break a Summer League record is quite impressive. Reggie Jackson is baaaaaddd man.

Ricky Rubio speaks mandarin with Yi Jianlian.

And with his new-found knowledge of the Chinese language, Ricky is so going to win the hearts of all the women. Dude already knew how to say "pretty" in mandarin even before his trip to China. It's a wrap.

Rasheed Wallace is already yelling "Ball Don't Lie" on his first day as asst. coach.

You might as well just hand over all of your money now. Told you dudes.

Via: Deadspin

The best bench reactions of the 2012-13 NBA season.

This was everything I wanted and more. /Sheds single tear

Random NBA Photo of the Day: Yao Ming doing his classic Yao Ming face.

BASKETBALL WORLD REPRESENT. Via: @chernykh

Yao, you are really not doing yourself any favors, dude. But not everyone gets the pleasure of being immortalized as a meme on the internet. So, well done, sir.

Metta World Peace responded to his amnesty with oranges.

And no, it doesn't make any sense.

Breaking news !!! Guess what !! I am so sad to announce that I ........
— Metta World Peace (@MettaWorldPeace) July 9, 2013

Should I say it??? I just got the confirmation call...;((
— Metta World Peace (@MettaWorldPeace) July 9, 2013

Ok. My breaking news is my oranges that I love will not be on sale at whole foods. Worst day ever!!
— Metta World Peace (@MettaWorldPeace) July 9, 2013

Please whole foods!!! Put them juicy oranges on sale!!! Pleeasssseeee!!!!
— Metta World Peace (@MettaWorldPeace) July 9, 2013

Nothing is confirmed yet, but seeing that Metta is due for 7.7 million next year and has gone completely insane, it is going to happen.

Rasheed Wallace is the new Detroit Pistons assistant coach.

First day at work clothes. Via: @WallaceNBA_ESPN

No, really, you guys. It's true. And it is going to be the best thing ever, probably. 

From ESPN:

Former NBA player Rasheed Wallace has agreed to a two-year deal to join the Detroit Pistons' coaching staff and was on the bench Monday during the team's summer league game against the Boston Celtics. 

Wallace also had a notorious reputation for being one of the most volatile and temperamental players in the league. He routinely led the league in technical fouls and finished with 317 for his career. Moments before his coaching debut Monday, Wallace said he was ready for a change of pace and joked he would remain calm in his new job. 

"I'm not expending the energy out there, running back and forth, [telling referees], 'I'm out here busting my [tail] and you're not giving me a call,'" Wallace said about keeping his emotions in check as an assistant coach. "Being over there on the sideline, you try to be more of a motivational inspiration for the kids."

Yea okay, Sheed. You are not getting this one over anybody. Not even your player could vouch for you.

I asked Andre Drummond who is the biggest trash talker in the NBA. He thought for a second and said, "My new coach... Rasheed Wallace."
— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) July 8, 2013

I am now taking any over/under bets on the number of "ball don't lie(s)" and technical fouls per game. My guess would be ALL OF THEM, because you know, he's Sheed.

Random NBA .GIFs of the Day: The Plumlee brothers abuse the rim on the first day of Summer League.

Cool dunks, as for those jerseys, not so much.

Both .GIFs via: @cjzero

Evan Turner and Andre Iguodala's limo broke down on the way to Jrue Holiday's Wedding.

Yep, that's Evan Turner's actual voice. I know, it's weird. And no worries, everyone got to the wedding safe. Congrats to Jrue Holiday and Laura Cheney.

Via: Evan Turner Instagram

Paul Pierce gets a massage during a WSOP Poker game.

FIERCE. Via: @SportsCenter

AND WHILE WINNING $10K. PAUL PIERCE HAS ALL THE SWAG. KISS THE RING OF TRUTH.

Chandler Parsons cheated on Jeremy Lin for Dwight Howard.

The bromance is over, you guys. Leave it to Dwight Howard to come between something so beautiful. How many calls and texts have Chandler Parsons ignored from Jeremy Lin, in his effort to woo you, Dwight? Why couldn't you just pick a place? How can you do this? I HATE YOU. I didn't care when you went back and forth with your decision, but this, this is unforgivable.

From Forbes (Via: PBT):

“Chandler was relentless,” explained a source close to the situation to FORBES. ”[Chandler] called and texted [Dwight] every day, even face-timed and would answer every question Dwight could potentially have. We would drive to his house in the hills and talk to him. Basically Chandler Parsons recruited him like Nick Saban and a 5-star defensive tackle; they hardly knew each other at beginning of process.”

Chandler, this is your fault too, in a midst of your chase for Dwight, you completely forgot who was the most important person in your life, I am so telling Jeremy. I always knew you were going to break his heart. You boy band types are to never be trusted.

Random NBA .GIF of the Day: Dwight Howard, Cookie Monster.

Here you go, I think we all deserve a cookie (or a laugh) after what Dwight and the media put us through. Thank goodness, that's over. Please never do this again.