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This summer, Boston ended the era of the original "Big 3" of the Celtics. With the rise of Avery Bradley last season, Allen had to take a backseat, in a role he was not comfortable with and eventually drove him out of town.
The addition of Terry, became a perfect fit, as the 2009 sixth man of the year, he can provide an offensive spark off the bench that the veteran team was desperately missing. His ability to create his own shot and making it at a consistent high percentage will be key to the Celtic's success. And because you want to know, in a recent interview, Jason explained his technique on creating his own shot.
... It’s changing speeds and changing pace, and sometimes when
you’re slow, you’re quick. I mean, the defense doesn’t know what you’re
doing. If you hurry, you run into your defender, and then you’ve
accomplished nothing. So I had to slow myself down a little bit but
still be quick at the same time.
The best part besides the fact that this made no sense was that Doc River heard it and called out on Jason Terry's bullshit
“He’s in no hurry. Well, he can’t be,” the coach said. “He’s slow as (expletive).
That just moved Doc up in my non existent extensive list of coolest coaches ever. If you have the time please check out this great piece on Grantland about him, it might just make you move him up in your non existent list too.
This can not be more staged, I mean seriously, what kid cares about Tony Parker, especially when you had the beard right next to you. Also can this be any more of an unlikely pairing, an upcoming young star with an established veteran guard, weird. At least get Ginóbili, then we can get a mirror one on one match with ALL OF THE FLOPS.
I am pretty sure, Jason Terry was scared every time Dionte Christmas jumped out of that box, otherwise why would he keep running away. Too bad Dionte is now waived by the Celtics, Boston is back to being the old and serious team that rarely jokes.
Most people would agree that the most interesting players are the most weird ones. The Metta World Peaces, JaVale McGees or just some foreign dudes. But SB Nation decided to look outside the box and found themselves the most interesting man in all of NBA Basketball. The honor goes to none other than new acquired Toronto Raptor, John Lucas the Third. Surprise?
Al Jefferson is a 6'10" human. He plays center for the Utah Jazz. And he happens to have a 10 ft. by 12 ft. bed. Do you know how many of me can fit into that Hulk of a bed. I am about 5'8", which is the average height of human beings (if you disagree, I will fight you to the death) and about 20 inches wide (yes, I actually measured) laying down with my hands by my side. That bed will fit six of me horizontally and two vertically, with inches of leg room.
If you still don't believe me, look at the picture below. That's 6'1" Mo Williams, he looks like he just climbed up the beanstalk and crawled on to the Giant's bed. Unbelievable!
Oh, and if you are interested, here's the actual receipt
Sad news for many AI fans. The once dynamic guard who dominated and changed the NBA with his playground style, is now reduced to playing basketball in China. Hard to believe nobody in the league wants him, but the man is still proving people wrong, and that he can still ball even if he is destroying "professional" chinese players.
Note: Jason Williams was also on his team, which basically makes this team, super hoop mix-tape worthy. All the behind the back passes and crossovers you can ever imagine.
A rookie dance off is basically a tradition now for all teams. This years submissions have been pretty bad, especially the Raptors one. But I got to hand it to Quincy Acy, that beard might just rival James Harden. The clear winner of this year's unofficial NBA All Rookie 1st Dance Team, goes to the Utah Jazz. Although the ace, Enes Kanter is a sophomore, he brought it to the floor, literally, with a move that we haven't seen it years, since Shaq's perfection of it. With that submission he now becomes the second tallest or longest in this case to ever do the worm. Mind blowing facts here, people!
This is not going to be a recurring segment on this site. I just felt like I had to show you guys some pictures that captured a few NBA Players and their horrible life choices that happened this week.
First, we have Dwight Howard showing us the clear disadvantages of being 6' 11". Apparently at that height you can not find a turtleneck that will fit, nor can you pull it off. A few questions do come to mind though, if I am correct you play for the Lakers now, which means you live in a place that is summer all year long. There should be no occasion, where you will look at your closet and go "oh, a turtleneck would be perfect today."
Then we have the winner of the week, Brandon Jenninngs who decided to jump on the twilight-inspired trend and get golden teeth on where you would normally find vampire fangs. Oh, did I mention the lip tattoo, a freakin' lip tattoo. To make things worst, you can't even read what it says, that artist has kindergarten level hand writing. Have fun with that thing on your lip the rest of your life.
When the Sixers pulled a move to get themselves Andrew Bynum, they knew they were going to get a 2 time NBA champion and allstar player. Whether this works out for them, is questionable, as Bynum's commitment to the game have been very inconsistent.
But, nothing says more about the ex-lakers center then this picture right here, that hairdo simply just shows how little Bynum cares.
Plus, a bonus prize for Laker fans, your welcome.
On a a little more serious note, Andrew Bynum just got the Kobe treatment done to his own knees, he has to now sit out for 3 weeks. Probably should have done it earlier, my friend.
It is not just you T'Wolves fans, looks like both Rick Adelman and Ricky Rubio wanted Beasley gone.
From an interview with Coach Adelman (Via SB Nation):
"Yes, Michael has been good. I get
along with him. But I don't think we'll be a championship team with him.
If I put Michael in, Michael can score, but he doesn't play any defense
and he forgets the other offensive players, and I just can't tolerate
that under my system because the other players are just standing
around."
That was the most perfectly put description of Michael Beasley ever, if any team wants to sign him after he wants out of Phoenix, someone should just out that quote in his resume.
The battering does not stop there, from an interview with Ricky Rubio (Via BDL):
"...I love when you are in a team and you get to the locker room and just
hear voices laughing,'' Rubio said. ''We don't have Beasley anymore so
we don't have to hear him singing songs. But it's going to be fun.''
Ricky, I don't think Beasley is the only one that can't sing on the Timberwolves, as a matter of fact, this youtube gem proves no body on the roster can sing, at ALL.
I hope that they made a highlight compilation of Michael Beasley hogging the ball with the "Bye Bye Bye" by N'Sync for his departure.
As you all know, NBA is finally implementing a system to prevent flopping, by administering the culprits fines after games.
One of the biggest offenders are the reigning champions Miami Heat, and yes, Clippers you are without a doubt flop city. But a major change this year, without Reggie Evans as one of the core guys, the Clips will definitely take big drop on the offender list.
Today was NBA media day and the coach of the Heat, Erik Spoelstra was asked some critical questions that are recorded by the press in form of tweets.
I am mile high city's reckoning.
This works in so many ways, and basically speaks of Javale's potential in Denver.
He can either turn into one of NBA's biggest jokes (which he kind of is already), or change the franchise around and be a solid star.
During
the finals, it seemed like you and LeBron were having a style contest
with Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook of the Thunder. Who do you think
won?
"It wasn’t even close. We’re way better dressers than they are."
Ouch.
Seems like Wade didn't even acknowledge them as adversaries, he might
as well be holding on to Russ's pumping heart and screaming fatality, as
the point guard slowly withers. The young thunder must be feeling extra
down now that their hours and hours of work to put on the best outfit
after every game has gone down the drain. At least there is next season,
hopefully they will bring their A game, cheer up bros.
Source: TBJ
