See basketball in Roy Hibbert's point of view with Google Glass.

Have you ever wondered what you would be able to see as a 7 footer on a basketball court? Well, here's your answer.

Basketball rims? Basketball rims.

Derrick Rose playing one on one in practice.

I AM SO HAPPY RIGHT NOW. TEARS ARE COMING OUT OF MY EYES. IT'S BEAUTIFUL. On the other hand, seeing him go by Vlad Rad, Daequan Cook and nameless others is not reassuring enough for me to believe that he is completely ready to come back. The knee looks great though.

Via: CSN Chicago

Jamal Crawford's crossover has sprained the ankles of his defenders in the past.

How do you actually sprain your ankle defending someone dribbling a basketball? I don't know if it is even possible. Whatever, if Jamal Crawford says he has done it before, I would believe him. Look at what he did to Rudy Gay here. It is obvious Crawford possesses one of the best handles in the league, and that he probably worked countless hours, relentlessly perfecting his craft, but guess what? He has never practiced his dribbling ever. Not once.

From LA Times:

Crawford's crossover is largely a function of quickness, deception and crafty ballhandling. Ambidextrous since infancy, he can fake out defenders going to his left or his right, though he has found that teams often shade him as if he prefers going to his right.

Growing up, Crawford would dribble to the mall. He would dribble to the movies. If anyone stepped in his way, Crawford would make a move and keep going, not saying a word.

You might be surprised to know that Crawford never practices his crossover — or his dribbling, for that matter.

"It sounds crazy, right?" he said. "But I'm being dead honest. I just read what the defender does. And I think that's why it looks the way it does; it's different than anybody else's because it's not like I hit a cone or hit a spot and then did a move. It's along the lines of what the defender is doing." 

This GUY. Just earlier in the summer, Jamal claimed to have practiced shooting for the first time in his 13th year in the NBA and now you are telling he doesn't practice his dribbling either? So what does he do at practice? Throw lobs to Blake Griffin? Somewhere Allen Iverson is fist pumping into the air, and proud of what he has done to the NBA.

Andrew Bynum's $60,000 treadmill keeps breaking down.

Via: CSN Philly

After being out for the entire summer and the last 3 months of the season, Andrew Bynum is finally on track to return by the All Star Break. To speed things up, the Philadelphia 76ers bought their $16 million dollar investment, a $60,000 dollar treadmill that can reduce the stress on his knees, while improving his movement.

From Bob Cooney of Philly.com:

... the organization (76ers) invested in a state-of-the-art anti-gravity treadmill that will alleviate up to 80 percent of the person’s body weight. The estimated cost of that piece of equipment has been guessed to be close to $60,000. Now as Bynum is working towards a return that he predicts could come around the All-Star break (mid-February), the new machine is breaking down.

“It’s going pretty good. I shot around at shootaround (Monday morning) with the guys so I’m getting a bit better on the court. If the treadmill would stop breaking down I would be able to do a little bit more, but I’m going well. It’s like every 3 days or so it needs service, so I don’t know. I’ve been involved a little bit in practice just shooting around with the guys and stuff like that. My knees feel good and I’m not feeling any pain so this is all good and I just want to keep it going.” 

As great as an anti-gravity treadmill sounds, maybe the stress of carrying Bynum is a lot heavier than it looks. Andrew Bynum is listed at 285 pounds, but if you add the weight he has probably gained over the summer and another 20 pounds from his hair (which by the way is incredibly versatile), the machine might need some help. He needs to come back soon, because the 76ers are not doing too well. They are sitting a 9th spot in the East with a 17-24 record and is second last in the Atlantic Division.

Kobe Bryant doesn't have a bestfriend, despises dog feces and reveals other fun facts.

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Kobe Bryant is not a normal human being. It is long documented that he is a perfectionist, a man that does whatever it takes to get better at his craft. At age 34, with 5 rings, he doesn't have to do it, he has nothing to prove, yet Kobe gets up at 4 a.m. every day to do his workout. He doesn't go to sleep or can't sleep because he wants to be four hours better than everybody else, everyday. It is this mentality that makes him great and one of best to ever play this sport.

Despite being in the spotlight for the last 17 years of his life (that is half the time, since he arrived on this Earth), we don't know Kobe like other athletes who reveal everything. He doesn't talk about himself, rarely releasing personal information to the public. That is why this recent interview is kind of special, we get a sneak peek into Kobe's life that is disassociated from the obsessive maniac stories.

From ESPN:

What do you Google?

Fourth-grade math problems when I’m helping my daughter. And if I can’t figure something else out then I’ll look it up. But other than that I really don’t Google anything.

Should have went to College. Seriously though, I don't believe there is algebra in 4th grade math.

On the topic of Django and a possible bio-pic on Kobe Bryant:

What about Samuel Jackson (to play Kobe in a bio-pic)? You cuss like him.

[Sheepish smile.] That would be something. [Does a brief PG-rated Sam Jackson impression.] 

This needs to happen and would probably be the greatest thing in the history of ever.

If he nails this scene, he's winning an Oscar.

What’s your biggest pet peeve?

I hate dog s---. I won’t go near it. So pissed when I step in it. I’ve got four dogs and I just don’t do dog doo. I’m a diva when it comes to that. Back in the day when I was in Italy, I used to order shoes from Nike all the time. I had to have all the fresh joints. I ordered the Elephant Print Jordans that were amazing. I went to the park to play and stepped in a huge pile of dog s---. You wouldn’t believe how mad I was. I was breaking off sticks to try to get it out of the crevices. I smacked them together and scraped the soles on the curb but couldn’t get it all out. Ever since that day I just can’t stand dog crap. 

The most normal thing Kobe has ever mentioned in his career. Evey one loves dogs (If you don't, you are dead to me. Unless you do but are allergic to them, then we are cool) but hate cleaning after them. That's why we have assholes that leave their dog's dropping in the park, ruining your new Jordan's that costed a huge chunk of change.

When was the last time you pumped your own gas?

Yesterday. I do all of life’s daily tasks. The other day my wife and I stopped at 7-11 and I pulled up to the pump and I started to pump some gas. She went inside to buy something and was waiting in line. The guy in front of her sees me outside but doesn’t see her. He says, “Man, there’s Kobe Bryant pumping his own gas.” My wife says to the guy, “He wipes his own a--, too.”

She came back out and we had a big laugh about it. We both have the same sense of humor when it comes to stuff like that. But, yeah, I do the same things as everyone else.  

I guess to marry Kobe, you have to sort of be like Kobe Bryant? Sharp tongues for days.

Who is your best friend in the NBA that’s not a former teammate?

[Long pause.] There’s nobody I’m really hanging out with and going out with every night. But I’d probably say Carmelo Anthony. We’re pretty close. A lot of the guys from Team USA I get along with really well. I really respect those guys.

This is really sad. I mean we all kind of know this because of how many ex-players have written books and went to the media to vent out their hate for the Mamba. But for him to admit it, is just depressing. Let's go give him a hug or something.

For those who wanted Cheerio jokes on that last quote, you are sick. No you are not, I just couldn't find a way to make it work. Sorry, I have failed you.

Michael Jordan goes one on one with the Bobcats.

His defense has lost a step, but his footwork is still mean. It has to be right? Who else teaches the jab step for like the entire practice.

You can own the Vancouver Grizzlies Practice Court Floor for $13,000.

Craigslist

 Anyone got $13,000 dollars lying around and want a historic piece of Canadian NBA history? Well, the Vancouver Grizzlies practice court is for sale on Craigslist. If you don't have the money to afford it, maybe you can ask for a early Christmas present, but that's unlikely to happen (I hate you, Mom.). Since the owner seems so willing to part with it, you could negotiate the price. The problem is even after you break him down, you still don't have enough money or the space to store it.

I might have possibly just described my situations or told you a complete lie. Either way, it sucks to see that the remnants of my hometown team, before I got the chance to watch a single game. At least Memphis doesn't suck.

Source: SB Nation

John Lucas III mic'd up in a Toronto Raptors scrimmage.

Just John Lucas the Third showing you all why he is the Most Interesting Man in the NBA.

Source: Toronto Raptors on YouTube

The Golden State Warriors's Rookie Initiation is always fun.

The Golden State Warriors always welcome the fans in their open practice with either a song or a dance, this year we get the best of both worlds. Their rookies in the past have been way too shy and unwilling to participate, but these new guys know how to put on a show. 

I will list some key highlights for those who are too lazy to watch the entire video.

• Kent Bazemore seems like the funnest guy ever, busting out to weird dance moves at every opportunity. Can't wait for his candidacy for the best bench reaction award. Ronny Turiaf is tough to beat.

• At one point, someone busts out with Usher's Nice and Slow, if you ever heard of it it, I am sure that it is very appropriate at a family filled event.

• Gangnam Style is still a thing.

Just a heads up, rapping is NOT okay and should not be tolerated when everyone else sang.

Source: Golden State Warriors on Youtube