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Friday, January 27, 2012

KG's "Barfight" Interview Is Classic

Post under Kevin Garnett at 2:27 PM Posted by NBA FP Newsroom

Kevin Garnett has more passion, drive and intensity than many NBA players during his era. Well KG let it spew again during an interview after the Celtic's 27-point come-from-behind victory over the Magic...

Barfight? Well the first thing we tought of was a good ole barfight at The Boars Nest in Hazzard County. Those broke out all the time.

Oh and before we forget, Congradulations to Ray Allen also on the birth of his new baby. KG touched that as well.

Video: Shaq Losses Another Bet

Post under Shaq at 12:50 PM Posted by Ericka Birdsong

Rather than being a true Sports Analyst, Shaq is more like the court jester of Inside the NBA. He is constantly in a bet and has even cursed while on-air.

SHAQ...

His latest bet, which he lost, caused him to put on quite a show for his co-hosts and production crew.

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NBA-FP TV Weekly 1/26/2012

Post under NBA-FP TV Weekly at 2:48 AM Posted by NBA FP Newsroom

T.I. was just one of the many celebs on hand hanging with DWade, a new real estate purchase was made by an all-star point guard from a singer whose roots are from north of the border and as always the ever eventful Fan Zone is in order. That and so much more this week on NBA-FP TV Weekly

Now don't forget were all interactive with our fans so don't be shy!

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Championship Rings For The Mavs

Post under Dallas Mavericks at 4:25 PM Posted by NBA FP Newsroom

The Mavericks got their rings last night. They say everything is bigger in Texas and reports are the bling could be seen from the last row of the nosebleed seats.

Congrats to the Champs and were glad Mark Cuban decided to go with the rings even though he's not a big fan of jewlery.

LeBron Returning to the Cavs? Fact or Fiction

Post under Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James, Miami Heat at 12:55 PM Posted by Ericka Birdsong

A rumor started recently and Sam Amico from FoxSports.com says:

Now, there is talk that James is less-than-thrilled with certain aspects of the Heat organization. ... James can opt out of his contract at the end of the 2013-14 season, and speculation is he will strongly consider it if Riley remains in his current role. And the team James would be eyeballing most in free agency, say those close to the situation, would be the Cavs.

LeBron as a Cav again? Seriously? Probabaly not.

It is possible that Amico just wants some attention, but ESPN's Brian Windhorst knows LeBron best and says that he could finish his career there.

"Maybe one day LeBron and Cleveland can bury the hatchet and James can ride into the sunset as a Cav?"

Considering how much love Lebron gets from the Cleveland fans, some of the Cav's employees and the Cav's owner, that chance is highly unlikely. Unless of course they want to hit him with the "okey-doke" and make him think they are over it, only to torment him personally every night.

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Superman Hits Milestone with the Magic

Post under Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic at 12:36 PM Posted by Ericka Birdsong

During Tuesday's Magic vs Pacers game, with 14 points for the night, Dwight Howard became the all-time leading scorer for the Orlando Magic.

Superman has the Magic

Going into the game, Dwight only needed 8 points to beat the record formerly set by Nick Anderson.

"It's a humbling experience," said Howard, "It does mean a lot. Not too many players in this league can say that they were their franchise's leading scorer."

Photo: Shaq Throwback

Post under Shaq at 12:24 PM Posted by Ericka Birdsong

Now that Shaq is spending his time in Atlanta on NBA TV, he's always in a suit and talking basketball stats and so on. Question is, what was Shaq doing in his younger, smaller days?

Shaq and The Hulkster

Stephen A Smith Freaks Out About the Knicks

at 11:49 AM Posted by Deniz Kofteci

Stephen A Smith

Stephen A Smith goes off on the Knicks and their current losing record. It's pretty on point, it's also pretty scary.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Did Jeff Ament Speak Truth About Kareem?

at 3:12 PM Posted by Manny Being Manny

Remember the 1990’s when it was a good time to be alive? Cable was taking off tremendously, and MTV became one of the biggest channels ever known. During that era, the network released its annual “Rock n’ Jock” sports special, in which musicians, actors, and other entertainers played along with superstar athletes. It started out with softball, but quickly grew into basketball which became a big hit.

Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament was very excited to work alongside Kareem Abdul Jabbar in 1994 while he was the main man for the Violators squad. Apparently, Kareem rubbed Ament the wrong way. As any musician would do, he let out his anger by writing a song called “Sweet Lew”, smiting Kareem about his lost cause of building hotel chains for tall people:

I grew up trying to copy you, Bruce Lee, and a kung-fu

Act a jazzman, yogi too

Little did i know, a loose screw

But you had your own shoe

Build him high, build him tall, a taiku with a basketball

Tear 'em down, one and all

7'2" is a long way to fall

Sweet lew, how's the view?

Sweet lew, how could you?

It sounds like an urban legend, but Brian Cronin of Sports Legend Revealed had something to say in this Los Angeles Times article released Wednesday:

During the early 1980s, Collins formed an investment group called All-Pro Enterprises Inc. with Abdul-Jabbar the most famous name involved, but also including such famous NBA Players as Ralph Sampson, Terry Cummings and Alex English (among others). The group spent most of its money on real estate. They bought the Balboa Inn in Los Angeles for $4.2 million, the Inn of Laguna in Los Angeles for $4 million, the Belmont Hotel in Birmingham, Alabama (I am unsure how much it cost), a $1.4 million Newport Beach restaurant and a $22 million Los Angeles health club. Here, by the way, is where the "building hotels for tall people" came into being. Presumably as part of the deal when they purchased the Balboa Inn (but possibly it was something done even before the group bought the hotel), one of the suites in the hotel was built especially for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, complete with nine-foot high doors.

It seems like Kareem really needed that Cultural Ambassador job after all.

Video: Basketball A Work Of Art

Post under Yao Ming at 9:33 AM Posted by NBA FP Newsroom

There are plenty of things that the game of basketball can do for everyone. Even if one does not have the talent to play the game of basketball at the highest level, basketball still finds a way to showcase the talents of others.

So if you going to an art museum enjoy the fine collection of artwork. And the next time you dribble a basketball think about the artwork it really can produce.

Enjoy how Yao Ming is brought to life...

"Paint with a basketball, ok"- Red.

Impressive and enjoyable.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Defensive Stallworth Bowen, Will Be Honored By Spurs

Post under Bruce Bowen, San Antonio Spurs at 12:51 AM Posted by NBA FP Newsroom

He's won three NBA Championships (2003, 2005 and 2007) and did it mainly for what many called "dirty" play. Bruce Bowen was a defender, an up in your face one at that. When he wasn't sticking to you like glue he was nailing three-pointers from deep in either corner, crushing opponents hopes of prevailing with a win and doing his part to bring home a title for his team.

Well in doing that, Bruce Bowen's No.12 jersey will be retired. Bowen will be the seventh member of the San Antonio Spurs franchise to have their number retired joining, Johnny Moore (No.00), Avery Johnson (No.6), James Silas (No.13), Sean Elliott (No.32), George "Iceman" Gervin (No.44) and David "The Admiral" Robinson (No.50).

“Bruce was more of those steady factors, where he did the same thing night in and night out, whether it was a preseason game or a championship game,” coach Gregg Popovich told Jeff McDonald. “That’s just who he was. We gave him that role, and he lived it and breathed it.”

Well for all that "dirty" play and jewelry, it must be an honor to know that everything you gave a franchise no one will ever wear your number again, at least without permission. Must be a humbling feeling. And oh how we cannot forget those Bruce Bowen bow ties, will those be retired as well, we don't think so. It fits him, stands out like his trademark defensive game.

Monday, January 23, 2012

Great Defense By Quentin Richardson

Post under Orlando Magic, Quentin Richardson at 10:24 AM Posted by NBA FP Newsroom

It's always an adventure for a shooter when he is drectly infront of the opposing teams bench. Danny Green learned that first hand in Orlando. As Green receives the cross court pass from Tony Parker in transition to pull up for three, Quentin Richardson came from the Orlando bench to distract Green, who would miss the three...

Friday, January 20, 2012

Kobe and Vanessa Settle Assets, $75 Million in Total

at 5:47 PM Posted by Manny Being Manny

With all the success Kobe Bryant has had recently on the court, the situation with his divorce has been put off radar. Today, the inevitable has happened with he and Vanessa Bryant with their divorce settlement.

TMZ has reported that Vanessa Bryant will be collecting half of Kobe’s earnings (totaling $75 million in assets), and includes all three of Kobe’s mansions in the Newport Beach area. What hurts the most is the house that Kobe was having built now belongs to Vanessa.

In case anyone was curious, it seems as if Vanessa may have had this idea brewed up long ago. TMZ also reported a few weeks ago about how Vanessa’s mother did the same motive to her then ex-husband:

TMZ spoke with Stephen Laine -- an inventory manager for a food company who was married to Vanessa's mother from 1990 to 2003 ... and helped raise Vanessa from a child into adulthood.

Laine tells us, "Her mother taught her well to wait for the ten-year mark [before divorcing]."

He explains, "In California ... it's considered a long term marriage and then she gets paid for life or until she remarries ... just like her mother is doing to me."

Laine continues, "I have to pay her mom $1,800 every month and clearly they don’t need it."

Sources close to Vanessa tell us ... Kobe's soon-to-be ex-mother-in-law is currentlyliving in one of the BBaller's mansions ... and we're told Vanessa is very good to her.

Laine gripes, "I have a six-year-old daughter and that money could be used toward her college fund or something ... you'd think she'd care ... but no, she's spiteful."

By the way everyone, Kobe has a game tonight against Orlando. Let’s hope this doesn’t affect him too much.

Hawks President is in The Chat Room

Post under Atlanta Hawks, Bob Williams at 12:46 PM Posted by Ericka Birdsong

Last month Bob Williams was taping an interview at the GA Aquarium for Atlanta's hot new show, The Chat Room. Well, the wait is over. This tapping of the show will air on Sunday, January 22nd.

A photo from The Chat Room's Facebook page.

Williams had quite a bit to say about the lockout's impact on the team and how well they will be this season. He also mentions a few key players.

To hear everything that Williams had to say about the Hawks, tune into The Chat Room on Sunday at 11:30am on WXIA-TV 11Alive.

Thursday, January 19, 2012

More on D.Wade's 30th Birthday

Post under birthday, Dwyane Wade, Miami at 11:51 AM Posted by Ericka Birdsong

As if the big party wasn't enough, Dwyane also gets a gift. Who gave him this gift and what was it?

D.Wade and his McLaren.

Well, a local car dealership decided to give the hoop star a McLaren MP4-12C. If you're like me, you don't know what that is so here's a picture to show you.

This "gift" is valued at nearly a quarter of a million dollars. Only the rich and famous get free stuff that they can actually afford.

A gift this large and extravagant couldn't have come in through the front door obviously. The dealership had to bring this car in by crane.

The McLaren being craned in.

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