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Thursday, April 26, 2012

Video: Gabrielle Calls Out D.Wade

6:16 PM Dwyane Wade, Ericka Birdsong, Gabrielle Union No comments

While recently doing an interview on Conan, Gabrielle Union calls out Dwyane Wade for not know anything about Pretty in Pink or Ferris Bueller's Day Off.

Here is where the world learned the truth...

She says he was just a fetus back then, but I'm years younger than him and I love Ferris Bueller. No excuses Wade.

Check out the video here and see how D. Wade looked dressed as LL Cool J.

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Video: Fan Makes a Song about World Peace's Elbow

5:45 PM Ericka Birdsong, Metta World Peace, Ron Artest No comments

Stephanie says, "change your name back to Artest."

This fan, Stephanie K, created her own "one-minute song" about the elbow Metta World Peace delivered to James Hardin.

Not a bad job. The vocals could have been a little better, but she did a good job getting the point across.

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Vintage: Spalding Comic

5:33 PM Ericka Birdsong, Vintage Comic 1 comment

Check out this vintage comic advertisement for Spalding, featuring Rick Barry and Dr. J.

Get the Spalding touch with an autographed ball.

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Chris Paul and Wife are Expecting a Girl

5:21 PM Chris Paul, Ericka Birdsong No comments

Only seven months married, Clippers guard Chris Paul and wife Jada are expecting their second child, a beautiful baby girl.

The happy couple at the event in LA.

Jada was seen sporting her baby bump on the red carpet Sunday night at the LA event held by JEEP & USA Basketball, where the couple and their 3-year old son, Chris Jr. had a date night.

While talking to Essence.com Jada said, "Chris, Lil' Chris and I are excited about the new addition to our family that is coming this summer. Lil' Chris is already kissing my stomach and talking to his new sister."

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D.Wade Writes a Book on Fatherhood

11:06 AM Dwyane Wade, Ericka Birdsong No comments

Wednesday, William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, announced plans to release Dwyane Wade's book, "A Father First: How My Life Became Bigger than Basketball" in Septmber. Wade's book covers some of his childhood struggles in Chicago and how he uses those lessons when raising his boys.

D. Wade and his boys.

"For me, it was therapeutic to do this," Wade told The Associated Press.

After finally winning a long custody battle with his ex-wife a year ago, Wade felt like his story of basketball and fatherhood could show others a different side of him and help them with their own families.

"I don't have to share it with people," Wade said. "But I felt there was a need. So many people came up to me in this process, so many fathers, so many men came up to me to congratulate me and to ask me how, how I did it and why I believed I could do it."

Wade spent most of this past offseason working on his book. Pulling from his younger years as well as his most recent. He has included some stories in his book that even people closest to him have no clue about.

"We are thrilled and honored to publish Dwyane's book," Henry Ferris, a vice president and executive editor at William Morrow, said in a statement. "He has an extremely important story and message about the role of fathers in children's lives. And his career in the NBA is also a phenomenal and exciting story."

Wade was honored by the National Fatherhood Initiative last year for his dedication to his sons as a single father while still successfully managing his NBA career. During All-Star weekend in Orlando, Wade headlined a roundtable discussion for President Obama's Fatherhood and Mentoring Initiative.

While a book may seem like a new thing for Wade, he has actually had a fascination with writing for years, stretching back to high school where he considered a career in journalism. He was also a sports writer for his school paper. During his days at Marquette he wrote an ode to basketball which was later turned into an advertising campaign.

"I think the biggest thing when I set out to write a book was just to share my experiences, from when I was a kid, my upbringing, my struggles, my joyous times, to becoming a father," Wade said. "I'm trying to compare them, how they've been the same in a sense, even though my worlds are totally different. But we're still dealing with the same things. From rags to riches, it really doesn't matter."

Since Wade's book is not set to release until September, the details aren't being disclosed, but there were some painful memories involved in the writing process.

"People will get a better understanding of me as a person," Wade said. "Even people who might think they know all there is, there's things you can learn about me that you don't know. People know that in 2008 I had one of my best seasons, averaged 30 points a game, had some of my best games. But they don't know what I had to deal with before tip-off or right after the game. It's not focused on basketball, but it all wraps together and tells a story."

To see the video of Wade at the roundtable discussion click on the link below.
D. Wade in Orlando

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The Big 3 of Miami Jam Out

6:45 PM Chris Bosh, Ericka Birdsong, Miami Heat 1 comment

At Chris Bosh's 28th birthday celebration in Miami with family and friends, Bosh, LeBron and D.Wade got up on stage and jammed out.

The Big 3 are true rockstars.

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SPOTTED: LeBron with Soldiers and Adrienne Bosh's Baby Shower

5:50 PM Adrienne Bosh, Ericka Birdsong, LeBron James, Miami Heat No comments

LeBron can be a stand-up guy.

Our first photo is of Miami Heat's LeBron James as he and other teammates shook hands and took photos with some military pilots and crewmen.

The story is, three weeks ago while on a refueling stop on the way to play the Oklahoma City Thunder, a group of over 50 pilots and crewmen were refueling at the same location as the Heat and they wanted pictures with the team. As the men approached security they were not granted access to the team, but LeBron told security to let them through and told all his teammates to stand to their feet for the military personnel. Everyone who wanted a picture with the team got one.

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Our second spotted story is of Adrienne Bosh, Chris Bosh's wife, and her baby shower guests. Adrienne's baby shower was held a couple days ago at the Coral Gables Country Club in Florida. The baby shower had a country-chic theme inspired by Adrienne's hometown in Indiana. The happy mother-to-be celebrated the impending arrival of her "little gentleman" with other basketball wives, family and friends.

Mother-to-be and the baby cakes.

Looking lovely...

Deborah Cox and Savannah Brinson...

Cute little apron...

Pearl White...

Group photo...

Baby Bosh...

Blinged out Binkies...

Sweet Treats...

More sweets.

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LeBron Practices his Dunks

1:28 PM Ericka Birdsong, LeBron James, Miami Heat No comments

He thinks he's a king...

During Saturday's off day practice, LeBron was working on some competition style dunks. Courtesy of Brian Windhurst of ESPN Heat Index, we have a video.

Nothing special. Especially since he missed the first attempt. And they call him "King". Not quite.

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Gilbert Arenas to the Grizzlies and his fiancé is NOT happy

12:17 PM Ericka Birdsong, Gilbert Arenas, Memphis Grizzlies No comments

Laura Govan, fiancé of Gilbert Arenas, was seen at the Grizzlies' game last night. She was sporting a rather displeased face. I guess she doesn't like that her man's paycheck won't be as fat these days. That can't be it because Arenas will still get the salary from Orlando as scheduled.

Put a smile on.

Maybe she's frowning because she's on the Grizzlies' side at a Lakers game. Not the best look since she came from Basketball Wives: LA.

Oh well, she'll live.

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Security Escorts Hoopz out of Shaq's house

1:20 PM Ericka Birdsong, Shaq No comments

After being engaged, Shaq decided he was ready to end the relationship. He told Hoopz of his decision and she wasn't exactly excited about the news.

“Hoopz got emotional, and Shaq had to protect himself [from a lawsuit] . . . so he left the house and had [his security] help Hoopz gather her things and leave.”

Aww, they smoked together...gross!!

A good decision if you ask me. She definitely didn't seem like the wifey type.

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Dwyane Wade, the Trendsetter

1:03 PM Dwyane Wade, Ericka Birdsong No comments

During Monday's game, Dwyane Wade decided to sport a part on the right side of his head.

That's some part.

D. Wade has always been a trendsetter, from being best dressed off the court to band aids under his eyes on the court.

E.W. Freeman of The Sports Brothers in Miami caught up with D. Wade in the locker room to ask about his new trend.

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Dwyane Wade Sr. is Removed from the United Center

10:01 AM Dwyane Wade, Ericka Birdsong, Miami Heat No comments

During Wednesday's competition in Chicago, Dwyane Wade Sr. was removed from the United Center.

Dwyane Wade and Father.

An arena source says that Wade Sr. was seating in the 100 level and would not stop cursing, even after he was asked by arena personnel.

According to the website, the United Center "intends to provide all guests with a safe, comfortable, and friendly environment. Our family atmosphere prohibits foul or abusive language, and any violation of these policies may result in ejection."

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LeBron does Pork Donut commercial in China

10:53 AM Ericka Birdsong, LeBron James No comments

LeBron James, the serious athlete, is doing advertisements in China. What's wrong with that you ask. Well, he's not doing anything basketball related or even helpful to the community, he's pushing Dunkin' Donuts.

LeBron gets love in China

Not just donuts, but pork donuts. I guess these are ok in China because I've never heard of such a thing.

James is certainly trying to become a global icon. He's an NBA star in the US, part owner of a professional soccer team in Europe, and now he's in a donut commercial in China.

Whatever it takes I guess.

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LeBron's Mother Accepts Plea Deal

10:41 AM Ericka Birdsong, Gloria James, LeBron James No comments

Gloria James, mother of LeBron James, was arrested in April of 2011 after valet Rock Feller Sorel claimed she hit him because he took too long to get her car at Miami Beach's Fontainebleau Hotel.

Momma James is no Mother Theresa

Ms. James has accepted a plea deal that includes dropping a battery charge stemming from an altercation with a hotel parking valet.

On Monday James agreed to donate $1,000 to a Haitian earthquake relief fund and perform 20 hours of community service. If these hours are completed, a disorderly intoxication charge also will be dismissed.

Due to a pending lawsuit, Ms. James' attorney, Christopher Lyons, declined comment on the thousands of dollars that Sorel is seeking in damages.

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Video: Heat carries "murses"

10:27 AM Dwyane Wade, Ericka Birdsong, LeBron James No comments

So, Chris Bosh isn't there only strange personality on the Miami Heat team. Dwyane Wade and LeBron James are seen before their games against the Los Angeles Lakers sporting their man purses, or "murses".

These are the stars of the Heat? Really?

It was said to be a joke and it is quite funny. The funniest part is the size of the bags.

D. Wade has a big purse and James has this tiny purse you could barely fit an iPhone in. I must say that James is matching very well though. Wade is dressed in true Miami fashion with the white pants.

These guys...Well check out the video.

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