Jordan Won’t Let Go… Bobcats Sign Kwame Brown

Posted on August 23, 2010 by leetee21

If you are not familiar with the life story of Michael Jordan, he was actually cut from his high school basketball team. Yes, the same Michael Jordan who is regarded by some as the best basketball player in the history of the game.

What I take out of that is that Jordan is the type of person who does not give up very easily. If he wasn’t that type of person, he would have taken the message from his high school basketball coach to heart, and he would have given up on his basketball dreams. (I’m sure Patrick Ewing wouldn’t have minded that too much!) Instead Jordan decided to dedicate more time to basketball in order to get better. He would work countless hours trying to improve his game, and of course, as everybody knows, it paid huge dividends in the end.

Obviously Jordan’s superb talents made him one of the best of all-time, but the thing that truly separated him from the average basketball player was his mentality of never giving up. Although this mentality was most clearly seen on the basketball court, it is a part of Jordan’s everyday life.

The proof?

You need not look any further than the most recent addition to the Charlotte Bobcats’ roster. That, of course, is Kwame Brown. The same Kwame Brown who is known to be the worst decision of Jordan’s basketball career. With Jordan being the majority owner of the Bobcats, it was Jordan’s decision to bring the “bust” on board in order to give him another shot at NBA success.

And you can’t really blame Jordan for holding on to his protege from yesteryear. I mean, after all, had Jordan not “held on” to his dreams, or he wasn’t given a second chance, the NBA history books would look a lot differently than they do today.

Quitting has never been an option for Jordan. Sure roadblocks have gotten in the way, but he has always continued to push forward with unyielding determination. Who knows? Maybe it is this second chance for Kwame Brown that can be the difference in the course of NBA history for the next 5-10 years.

All I know is that Jordan has a great track record when it comes to never giving up and competing to the bitter end. If this actually works out as Jordan and the Bobcats hope it will, Jordan will only add to the legacy that he has created for himself on the court. On the other hand, if this doesn’t work out, Jordan might just have to face the fact that winning is not always a possibility.

Regardless of the outcome, one thing is certain: Jordan will stop at nothing in order to make this move the best it can be. He might not be able to instill the same values in Kwame Brown that exist within himself, but he will sure as heck try. Is it possible? That still remains to be seen.

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Shaq Looking To Make Some Changes In Boston

Posted on August 5, 2010 by leetee21

With Shaquille O’Neal coming in as the newest member of the Boston Celtics, everybody wants to know what Shaq is going to be able to bring to the table. If his playing ability is a concern, at the very least he is going to bring a larger-than-life personality. Of course, along with that personality will come a new nickname for a guy who has seen way too many to even remember. Well, let’s see… There was “The Big Aristotle”, “The Big Shaqtus,” “The Big Chamberneezy,” “The Big Galactus,” and so on and so forth.

So the real question is, what will Shaq’s new nickname be once he dons Celtic green?

Fortunately for me, I know this guy, who knows this guy, who knows this guy, who knows Shaq’s representative, and I was able to ask “The Big Fella” himself what he thought about the new nickname. This is what he said:

“There are a few nicknames out there that I’m still deciding on. The fans think that they are the ones who are going to give me the nickname, but ultimately it is going to be through my word that it will stick. With Boston’s rich history there are so many to choose from. I just can’t wait to decide on one right now. But forget the nickname for now. I am also trying to get another name to change. As you know, St. Patrick’s Day is a pretty big deal around Boston. So what I’m trying to do is change it to St. Shaqrick’s Day, at least for the 2 years that I’m here. And if I help deliver a championship or two, it will last for a little bit longer than that.”

Well, it’s good to see that Shaq still has his sense of humor. Hopefully for Boston, his play on the court can come close to complementing that. If it does, Boston’s “Big Five” might just be the team to beat in the Eastern Conference this upcoming season.

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Bobby Knight Sticks Up For A Ref?

Posted on March 15, 2010 by leetee21

As I watched Kansas play Kansas State over the weekend, I couldn’t help but notice something that was very funny. The Kansas State head coach ran onto the court and chewed out the referee for an unfavorable call, yet the ref did not give him a technical foul.

Upon seeing this restraint by the ref, former head coach Bobby Knight, who was calling the game for ESPN, said, “That was a great move by a good official.”

Of course Knight finds favor with the ref who doesn’t T-up the big mouth head coach! Knight was known for his crazy raids and antics, so it is only fitting that Knight feels that this head coach, who was a mild version of himself, should not have gotten a tech. What this showed me is that Knight always felt that his actions were justified (even the chair-throw), and he thought the refs were crazy (for giving him technicals)… not the other way around.

I just think it is funny to see Knight’s true colors come out. He is not going to curb his enthusiasm for anyone, and this was a prime example of that. He is going to say whatever is on his mind, and that is what makes good entertainment.

So Bob, what’s your take on Bill Self‘s tie?

Because I feel like it, here’s Bobby Knight‘s Top 10 video.

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The Royals Have a $25,000 Mascot

Posted on February 24, 2010 by leetee21

When you go to a Kansas City Royals game, you don’t expect to see much. You do, though, expect to SEE something.

This past summer during a Royals game, the Royals’ mascot, Sluggerrr, was throwing hot dogs into the stands for no apparent reason. As he was heaving the franks into the sea of people, he actually hit someone in the eye, nearly blinding him. That person was John Coomer, a Royals fan who has dealt with a detached retina and cataracts because of the ‘flying frank.’

Because of the incident, Coomer is suing the Kansas City Royals for $25,000. Hopefully for Coomer, the Royals have $25,000 to pay him.

As for Sluggerrr, I am sure that he will not be with the team any longer. Once your mascot starts costing you more money than your best players, it’s time for them to go.

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Brian Westbrook Released By The Eagles

Posted on February 23, 2010 by leetee21

After dealing with the uncertainty that was Brian Westbrook on my fantasy football team this past season, let me be the first to tell you, “This guy was not the same running back that he was from season’s past.”

Of course, if I realized the decline of B-West, it is obvious that the Philadelphia Eagles could sense the same thing. Because of this noticeable decline, which was heavily due to a slew of injuries, the Philadelphia Eagles just released Brian Westbrook after 8 seasons of duty.

Over the course of his 8-year career, Westbrook has put up 5,995 rushing yards (37 touchdowns) and 3,790 receiving yards (29 TDs). Considering the numbers, Westbrook doesn’t look like such a great back, but if you watched him play over the seasons, you know that he was one of the better running backs in the league during his prime because of his shiftiness and versatility.

I would be pretty surprised if some team doesn’t pick him up eventually. He is only 30 years old, and I believe he still has some juice left in his tank. Even if that juice is slightly past its expiration date.

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The Knicks Get UNspired On Legends Night

Posted on February 23, 2010 by leetee21

A fan saves Clyde the embarrassment of watching the Knicks.

If anybody attended Legends Night at Madison Square Garden last night, I am sorry for your terrible misfortune. No, I am not referring to the halftime ceremony that headlined the Knicks-Bucks game, but rather, I am referring to the play of the hometown New York Knicks, following that halftime magic (or should I say ‘kibash’).

Normal teams have their spirits uplifted by a halftime show that honors the greats of years past, but the Knicks are not a normal team. In fact, the Knicks were so ‘inspired’ by the likes of Willis Reed, Walt Frazier, and Bill Bradley, that they decided to score 26 points… in the SECOND HALF. And it wasn’t like they were playing the Cavs or the Lakers either; they were playing the 26-28 Milwaukee Bucks.

Just as an indication of how bad things were for the Knicks, their leading scorer was Tracy McGrady, who scored 15 points on 5-14 shooting, while injuring his knee in the process.

On the other hand, Andrew Bogut, who has been referred to as a ‘poor man’s Tim Duncan‘ stole the spotlight, as he had 24 points and 20 rebounds for the Bucks, as they cruised to an 83-67 victory.

Following the game, a Knicks’ fan had this to say:

“It was a complete embarrassment. I was very excited to see the Knicks play inspired ball for the first time in a long time, and of course, as always, they let me down. It’s no wonder the tickets were so cheap. I thought I was getting a bargain with these tickets on Legends Night. I guess the joke was on me.”

I can’t say that I blame him. I mean, seriously, can you not perform for just one night! It’s Legends Night for crying out loud! Do it in style!

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Quote of the Week: Colin Cowherd

Posted on February 19, 2010 by leetee21

Earlier this week, I was made aware of something very funny that Colin Cowherd, one of my favorite sports personalities, said on his radio show.

This is what he said (paraphrased):

“The winner of the Westminster Dog Show should get a parade because if the New York Knicks don’t get LeBron James, it’s the only championship that The Garden will see in 20 years.”

Since I thought the quote was so funny, I decided to have a Quote of the Week segment on my blog from now on. Congratulations, Colin, you are the start of a “cool, new” trend.

(A special thanks to Eli Dabbah for sending me this quote)

If you have any good sports-related quotes, send them to LeeTawil1234@Gmail.com, or DM me on Twitter @LTSportsNet

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Finally, Somebody to Clean Up The Knicks’ Mess

Posted on February 18, 2010 by leetee21

As most New York Knicks fans are aware of, their team has been a mess for quite some time. Luckily for the Knicks and their fans, they just acquired somebody who can clean that mess right up. That’s right, shortly after the trade deadline was complete, the New York Knicks announced the acquisition of Brian “The Custodian” Cardinal.

Cardinal, who earned the nickname “The Custodian” for cleaning the floor while diving for loose balls, will try to do his best to keep the New York Knicks squeaky clean. That might just be his toughest task yet.

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Was Tracy McGrady Being Sarcastic?

Posted on February 18, 2010 by leetee21

According to @WojYahooNBA, T-Mac just texted a friend, giddy, saying: “I’m a New York Knick!”

So here’s my question, Why would anyone be giddy to play for the Knicks right now?

Of course I understand it’s New York, Madison Square Garden, Spike Lee, big stage, the whole nine. But when you get past all of that, you have a floundering franchise who hasn’t accomplished anything in years.

So I decided to make it my business to get in touch with T-Mac to find out why he was so giddy. Luckily for me (sarcasm), McGrady was swarmed with people, and it was basically impossible to get in contact with the newest Knick. At that point, I realized I needed a plan.

I decided that the only way to divert other people’s attention was with a bigger star than McGrady. So I pulled out my phone, and I gave Chris Dudley a call (of course he’s #14 on my speed dial). In no time, I had Chris Dudley in the middle of New York City.

With the snap of a finger, flocks of people ran to Dudley, and they begged for autographs and interviews. McGrady, on the other hand, was all alone with his head down. Bingo!

I approached T-Mac, and I asked him why he was so giddy about coming to New York.

T-Mac just laughed and told me, “I was just kidding when I said that. If you know me, I love to sleep. I sleep like 20 hours a day sometimes. So the fact that I just signed with the Knicks, who play in “the city that doesn’t sleep,” it’s going to be torcher for me. I just need to make sure to get me a sound-proof and light-proof home, so that I can keep out all of the noise and lights. Oh, if I could have only gone to the Nets…”

I knew it sounded too crazy to be true. T-Mac is not only ticked off to be playing for a terrible team, but he is also ticked off to be playing in a city that’s too loud and too bright for his sleeping habits. You gotta love sarcasm. By the way, epic burn on the Nets at the end. Ouch!

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Is The Ilgauskas Puppet Dead?

Posted on February 18, 2010 by leetee21

While I do believe that the Cleveland Cavaliers did improve their team by acquiring Antawn Jamison from the Washington Wizards, I am concerned about something else. During the acquisition of Jamison, the Cavs gave up long-time center, Zydrunas Ilgauskas, who recently had a hilarious cameo in the latest LeBron Puppet Commercial.

Now that Ilgauskas is gone, I am wondering if that commercial will ever air again. Also, does that mean that there will be no more Ilgauskas puppet in future commercials? (I am unfortunately leaning towards yes).

I understand that Jamison is better than Big Z right now, but I don’t think that anybody in the world would want to watch Jamison as a puppet over Ilgauskas. Z is simply funnier than Jamison, and I think that the Cavs made a huge faux pas by giving up the big man.

Since the Ilgauskas puppet is all but dead, I will leave you with a video to help the memory last a little bit longer.

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