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http://lebasketbawl.blogspot.com/2008/03/chinese-cheerleaders-not-wanted

Supposedly the Chinese are huge sports fans, but they can't seem to find it in their hearts to accept cheerleaders. Why not? Are they looking at the same picture I'm looking at? Here are the rest of the pictures.

The smiling young women have come to expect a crowd response as chilly as the winter wind outside. They shimmy to Shakira as spectators stare sullenly, then prance off the court to anemic applause.

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http://lebasketbawl.blogspot.com/2008/03/return-of-slamball.html

IIIIIITTTT'S back!

Slamball, which was televised on Spike TV for two seasons in 2002-03, is touted as the "first action team sport." A full-contact competition pitting two teams against each other on a court that features four trampolines and basketball-style nets is what you can expect. Former Philadelphia 76ers president Pat Croce will serve as the league's commissioner, with athletes and coaches being trained at Florida-based IMG Academies starting in April. The plan is to feature 64 players and 16 coaches playing in a single-venue season starting in June, with eight franchises playing in U.S. cities next year.

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• Stop Mike Lupica takes a look back at some childhood nightmares…and fun things. Double Dragon anyone?

• Kyle Korver loves defense! You should have seen this by now.

• LA Ball Talk with a fun post about drinking, betting, basketball, betting and more drinking.

• Empty the Bench and a Bruce Hornsby vs. Michael Jordan comparison?

• Give Me the Rock’s Day 127 of 170: Time to Step Up 2 the Courts

• Jones on the NBA noticing that Kobe Bryant is absolutely everywhere. Someone fix this problem!

• Blog A Bull not having much fun with his Bulls these days.

• Red’s Army on tonights ‘Playoff’ matchup.

• And Cuzoogle giving you some Raptor dancer love!

Continue reading "LINKBAWL: 3/5/08"

http://lebasketbawl.blogspot.com/2008/03/andre-3000-and-basketball-eek.h

Another rapper turned wannabe actor! Andre 3000 of the hip hop group Outkast, who has most recently turned to acting rather than rapping, joins Will Ferrell in the non-funny basketball spoof Semi-Pro.

Andre has found himself bit parts in various movies over the past few years including roles in movies such as Idlewild, Four Brothers and Be Cool which all happen to be flops. According to the website Hip Hop Elements, Andre was the worst basketball player in the cast of Semi-Pro which could have added to the worthlessness of the movie.

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http://lebasketbawl.blogspot.com/2008/03/opinion-pic-of-day.html

Continue reading "Opinion Pic of the Day"

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• Kelly Dwyer from Ball Don’t Lie on the LeBron vs. Kobe debate. LeBron wins?

• Ball in Europe lovin’ the European Nike Team of Heroes.

• Celtic’s Blog making the case for Danny Ainge as the executive of the year.

• Empty the Bench thinking the Sixers youth has come to play!

• Nugg Doctor and the return of the Birdman!

• Str8 Hoops giving you his STAR and GOAT of the week.

• The On Deck Circle enlightens us all on the history of the Mutombo finger wag.

• Basketbawful reminding us how nice of a guy Kobe Bryant really is.

• And always, make sure to check J.E. Skeets, also of Ball Don’t Lie and his daily 10 Man Rotation.

Continue reading "LINKBAWL: 3/4/08"

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Continue reading "Opinion Pic of the Day: Pride"

http://lebasketbawl.blogspot.com/2008/03/shoes-of-my-life.html

My basketbal career was nothing to completely brag about but it had it moments! It included a few trips to state tourneys including a 3rd place my junior year in what will stick in my mind as one of the greatest comebacks ever! I also became a favorite of a local sports anchor who gave me a ton of face time for my classic white boy long range shooting ability. You may have heard of the guy since he now sits in as an anchor on ESPN, Dari Nowkhah.

So besides my fun time playing what I truly enjoyed was all the fantastic shoes I was able to wear throughout my years playing. I found photos of most of my favorites although there are still a few out there I was unable to track down.


Nike Air Team Max Zoom

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• Check out my girl Carolyn of the And One blog guest blogging at Cavaliers Court during the Bulls vs. Cavs game! LeBron takes over this game as always; check out the mean facial on Luol Deng. Drrrrr.

• Scott Van Pelt Style discusses whether Kwame Brown is the biggest bust ever or the best pick ever in the NBA.

• SPORTSbyBROOKS giving us the low-down on a 194 point effort by the East Kentucky Miners. Yes 194.

• Patrick Ewing a head coach?

• Basketbawful’s Worst of the Weekend.

• Ok, everyone just stared at me…damnit! Please try not to laugh out loud at work like I just did.

• Jason Kidd hands one over to the Lakers. So far the Gasol trade is working best out west.

Continue reading "LINKBAWL: 3/2/08"

http://lebasketbawl.blogspot.com/2008/03/opinion-pic-of-day-savior.html

Continue reading "Opinion Pic of the Day: Savior"