Get to know Brooklyn Net's owner, Mikhail Prokhorov.

From GQ

On the surface, Mikhail Prokhorov is a Russian billionaire that happens to own a basketball team and has connections to the gangsters in his home-country, no biggie. Just by that short bio, many would be scared out of their mind to even approach him in the wrong way, but to my surprise he is actually pretty cool, at least from this recent interview with the New York Post.

The following are excerpts from the original article:

Even on vacation, it’s very intense. I do sports of different kinds for up to eight hours a day. My posse usually needs another vacation after a vacation with me.

That's tough, but I am up for it, take me to one of your French $30 million vacation that you have reportedly taken your posse to.

I’m much more like my mother. She was cool as a cucumber, as you say in English. In Russian, we say calm as a boa constrictor!

Way to put a new twist to the in Soviet Russia jokes.

I have said that if the Nets don’t win the NBA championship within five years, I will punish myself by getting married. We are in year three. So no one is more interested in winning a championship than yours truly.

Poor you, having to date and marry models.

Q: Which actor would you want to play you in the movie about your life and why?
A: Chris Rock or Danny DeVito. For obvious physical resemblance.

Oh man, this billionaire got jokes.

Q: People you haven’t met and would like to meet?
A: This person called Honey Boo Boo is at the top of my list at the moment.

Of his hit list! As bad as honey boo boo is, she is still just a little girl, stop your gangster bros before this gets out of hand.

Benjamin Franklin because I feel I know him already. During the wild 90’s, when there was no real banking system, Russia had more $100 bills in circulation than any country in the world!

The most billionaire thing to be said by a billionaire.

Q: Favorite sports movie?
A: All the “Rocky” movies, except the one where he beats up on the Russian, of course.

This man exuberates Russian pride like no other.

There we have it, the most interesting NBA Owner in the world.

Sources: NY Post, GQ (Picture)

Blake Griffin gives advice to his younger self.

This is possibly my favorite commercial, it includes my favorite song, a back to the future reference and it's NBA-related.

Telling a 10 year old that can dunk to practice free throws is never going to happen, this is why you are you and also why you do this:

Source: KIA on Youtube

DeAndre Jordan does a blind man prank.

This is completely normal, just another 6'11" blind man walking the streets on Venice Beach aimlessly.

Source: The NOC on Youtube

Blake Griffin really needs to go to the bathroom.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGHHHHH!!

Source: BDL

Doc Rivers: "Jason Terry is slow as (bleep)."

Photos By: Elise Amendola/AP Photo and
Wendy Maeda/Globe Staff

 

 

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.

From the Boston Herald:

... 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.

Source: The Boston Herald

James Harden and Tony Parker surprise drop in at a local park.

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.

Source: ShareATT on Youtube

Jason Terry falls for his own prank.

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. 

Source: NOC

The Most Interesting Man in the NBA.

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?

Source: SB Nation

Al Jefferson has a $23,000 sized bed.

 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

Source: SB Nation, @MoWilliams and @SaltCityHoops for pictures.

Allen Iverson is still crossing people up.

...In China.

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. 

Source: SLAM Online

Utah Jazz Rookie Dance Off.

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!

Source: SB Nation

This Week in the NBA: Terrible Life Decisions.

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.

Source: Beyond the Buzzer

Shaq loves his yo mama jokes.

If you know Shaq at all, you will know that he is pretty known for making really bad yo mama jokes.

He recently did a Q&A for twitter and when trolled the Big Cactus is known to strike.

 Told you it was bad, but it did give me a idea and share this compilation of Shaq's Yo Mama jokes with you guys:

Worth a watch, at least for a few laughs.

Source: @SHAQ

Best pictures of NBA media day (Part One).

 Just for Laughs.

 Blake Face.

This play will probably be responsible for 50% of Lakers' points next year, the other 50%, will be Kobe throwing up shit.

 Amare screwing an Apple over, how symbolic.

 Where am I? I am still paying basketball? Who in their right minds are paying me to be old?

 The whitest front court of 2012 - 2013.

 No emotion Joe is rubbing off.

 OVERPAID.

 We are not laughing because we are happy, just look at the jerseys, they are ridiculous. Even Javale doesn't approve.

 I hate you all.

 Been watching too much Fresh Prince of Bel Air in the offseason.

 Awkward Steve Nash is awkward.

No Derrick Rose? Do we still have to play?

Source: Beyond the Buzzer (pictures)

Andrew Bynum Don't Care.

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.

Sources: NBA, Beyond the Buzzer (pictures)

Nobody likes Michael Beasley.

Photo by Elsa, Getty Images

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.

Sources: Yahoo BDL, SB Nation, Bleacher Report (picture)

The Miami Heat are hypocrites.

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.

 Okay, so I better not see Lebron wobbling like top after getting hit.

 But you just said, you are toughening up your guys, what are you trying to say Pat Riley's puppet?

WHOA, of all people, Battier actually called flopping a problem when he is making a legitimate NBA career out of it, that is ridiculous, just like this flop he pulled. (Clip via @basquiatball) 




Sources: @tomhaberstroh and @MiamiHeraldHeat

Kobe Bryant can't beat Obama one on one.

Kobe did an interview with Ellen today and talked about his not so friendly competition with Obama.

 Skip to 3:39.

I bet the president's trash talk must be on point, with all the speeches he give that raises hope, imagine what he can do to mentally destroy you.
With that in mind and CIA around the court, how could Kobe focus on his game while, knowing that at any second some dude with sunglasses on will blow his leg off.

The scenario reminds me of space jam, remember the part where they showed Michael Jordan forced to play alien kids one on one, with his leg chained to a ball, so that he loses every game.
Yep, pretty much the same.

Bonus video: Just a cute moment of a kid meeting his favorite player.

Loved how he admitted he had no chance to win without hesitation.

Source: The Ellen Show on Youtube

Kevin Garnett deleted Ray Allen's phone number.

 

Apparently, Kevin Garnett hasn't talked to Ray Allen since he got signed to the Heat.

"I don't have Ray's number anymore," Garnett said at the Celtics' media day Friday. "I'm not trying to communicate. I'm just being honest with everybody in here. ... It's just what it is.

Pressed on why he cut off contact with Allen, Garnett added, "I choose not to. I choose -- that's a choice I personally made. I told you all, I'm very close to Ray. I know his family. I wish nothing but the best for him and his family. I'm just making a choice on my own. That's all."

Wow. I can't wait for the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics opening game now. Can you imagine Kevin Garnett walk up to the Heat bench and purposely not greet Ray, leaving his teammate for the last 5 years hanging there, just watching KG turn his back to him.
What is even harder imagining is KG trying to hold his trash talk back, just so he can avoid talking to Ray.

Update with Video:

 KG looked super hurt to talk about it, hey look on the bright side, you actually got better team mates out of it.

Source: ESPN Boston

Javale McGee gets a role in upcoming Batman movie sequel.

Jokes, but good angry face though.

 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.


Sources: @SteveHess1