I love Larry Bird commercials. Maybe it's the fabulous scripting, or maybe it's because Bird always comes off like he's acting at gunpoint. At least that might explain those blank stares and the lifeless oration.
But this commercial -- which is from Bird's rookie year -- shows us Larry's playful side. Also his painfully dorky side.
The commercial's climax features a hilariously fake dunk, shameless mugging for the camera and the most awkwardly delivered line in Bird's long and storied history of awkwardly delivered lines.I hope that bottle of 7UP was worth it, Larry. Via Basketbawful
Friday, July 30, 2010
Air Jordan Retro 11 – “Cool Grey” – New Images
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Nike Dunk SB Mid-Black/Aquamarine
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Expect for these to hit your local Nike SB retailers sometime next month. Via Sole Collector
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Nike Air Diamond Turf – Black/Deep Emerald-White-Metallic Gold
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This Air Diamond Turf features a black nubuck base, with white leather working overlays on the side and a strap across the midfoot. Like the original colorway that recently released, the shoe makes use of metallic gold on the strap, but switches out sport red accents for deep emerald on the Swoosh, heel tab, branding, and outsole. According to RegularOlTy, we should expect to see a release sometime soon. Via Sole Collector
Color: Black/Deep Emerald-White-Metallic Gold
Style: 309434-038
Mark Cuban makes his rap video debut
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That's why it makes total sense that Cuban would have a cameo in Dallas rapper Dorrough's video for his single "Get Big." Cuban owns a Dallas team and has a ton of money; Dorrough is from Dallas and has an entire song based on having a ton of money. It's a perfect fit, like nectarines on a turkey sandwich.
Cuban's cameo lasts for about 10 seconds of handshaking in the beginning, then another three at the end of the song where he points at his chest and looks hilarious while his name flashes on the screen. Unfortunately — or, perhaps, fortunately — that's not nearly enough time for Cuban to bust out any of his world-famous dance moves. Of course, the shirt he's wearing does have sleeves, so he probably wouldn't have felt comfortable cuttin' a rug anyways.
Peep the video after the jump. Via Ball Don't Lie
Peep the video after the jump. Via Ball Don't Lie
Video: 'Press Hop 2' featuring LeBron James
If you watched NBA basketball last season and sat through more than one commercial break, you're familiar with Steve Porter's work. He's the guy behind that excellent ad campaign with all your favorite NBA players singing without singing. And, as you probably know, Porter first made his bones on the Internet with a little ditty called "Press Hop."
Now, almost a year after his breakout hit, Porter has returned with a sequel, perfectly named "Press Hop 2." And yes, it features LeBron James' "I'm taking my talents to South Beach" quite prominently.
Don't try to act like you don't love this. I could have used a little more Ron Artest. OK, fine, a lot more Ron Artest. Not a single word exists that is more melodious than "psychiatrist." Via Ball Don't Lie
Now, almost a year after his breakout hit, Porter has returned with a sequel, perfectly named "Press Hop 2." And yes, it features LeBron James' "I'm taking my talents to South Beach" quite prominently.
Don't try to act like you don't love this. I could have used a little more Ron Artest. OK, fine, a lot more Ron Artest. Not a single word exists that is more melodious than "psychiatrist." Via Ball Don't Lie
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Yao Ming is contemplating retirement
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[Photos: Latest images of Yao Ming]
However, it turns out we might be seeing a lot more of Brad Miller in the next few years. Because not only is Yao Ming unsure about how he will perform this coming season, he's also contemplating ending his career if his foot doesn't heal right. From the Associated Press:
In comments to Chinese state media Monday, Yao sounded far from optimistic about his future and also made a rare criticism of China's national basketball program.
In comments to Chinese state media Monday, Yao sounded far from optimistic about his future and also made a rare criticism of China's national basketball program.
"If the foot injury does not heal next season, I might choose to call it quits," he said. [...]
Yao, who has been in China to promote some of his charity events, all but ruled out playing in the 2012 London Olympics.
Yao, who has been in China to promote some of his charity events, all but ruled out playing in the 2012 London Olympics.
"The chance is very small," the 7-6 center was quoted as saying by the official Xinhua News Agency. "The foot injury will not allow me to play so many games anymore. Like I said before, I will quit the national team and the sport one day. It's what happens to every athlete."
Leave it to Yao Ming to be completely OK with his impending basketball mortality even though it's five years too early. It seems like just yesterday that Yao was sporting the pinstriped Rockets uniforms made famous by Matt Maloney, and now he's all but telling us he's almost done with the NBA. Somebody grab me some tissues.
Of course, there is a chance that Yao's foot will be fine this season. Zydrunas Ilgauskas went through a similar injury and surgery early in his career, and has played eight seasons since then. He was 23 when he broke his foot, which makes healing a lot easier than recovering from the same injury at 30.
I guess all we can do now is hope that Yao's foot turns out to be no big deal. Well, size 18 kicks are pretty large, but I meant "big" in a metaphorical sense. At the very least, the Rockets have the most enjoyable center ever signed for the next four years. It'd be tough to lose Yao, but those next three years would be filled with so many hearty laughs. Via Ball Don't Lie
Nike Air Force 1 WBF Five Boroughs Pack – “Queens”
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Monday, July 26, 2010
Leak: Spring ‘11 Nike Foamposite Pro Retro in Electric Green/ Black
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A recent line sheet presentation leak shares a pretty solid look at the Electric Green/ Black Foamposite Pro Retro, slated to release during the first quarter of 2011 with a $190 retail price. You may be wondering about the “Image To Be Confirmed” note, but I’ll go ahead and confirm that the shade of Electric Green is indeed spot on to what will be releasing. No exact release date as of now, but they’re set for a limited release in March. Via Sole Collector
Nike Foamposite Pro Retro
Color: Electric Green/Black-White
Style: 624041-300
Price: $190.00
Video: Carlos Arroyo gets slap happy in the paint
If you were wondering why the Miami Heat wanted Carlos Arroyo so much, just know it wasn't for the normal reasons. Sure, he was cheap, the Heat needed a backup point guard and he had a history with the team, but the real reason they brought him back was because they needed an enforcer. They needed a guy who would stand up to whichever team tried to punk any of the Heat's marquee players. Yeah, Udonis Haslem and Joel Anthony would seem to be those guys, but I don't seem to remember them getting in a slapfight after someone played a little too physical down low.
But that's exactly what Carlos Arroyo did Sunday in Puerto Rico's matchup with Mexico in the Central American and Caribbean Games. Check it out.
You know, sometimes you've just got to get the faceslaps out of your system and there's no use wasting time. I mean, if an opposing basketball player tells you your eyebrows are over-tweezed you need to set him straight, right then and there. And there's really no better place for a slapfight than in the middle of a basketball game. Just ask Rafer Alston. Via Ball Don't Lie
But that's exactly what Carlos Arroyo did Sunday in Puerto Rico's matchup with Mexico in the Central American and Caribbean Games. Check it out.
You know, sometimes you've just got to get the faceslaps out of your system and there's no use wasting time. I mean, if an opposing basketball player tells you your eyebrows are over-tweezed you need to set him straight, right then and there. And there's really no better place for a slapfight than in the middle of a basketball game. Just ask Rafer Alston. Via Ball Don't Lie
Marbury didn't reject the Heat, he's just waiting for a call back
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And now, he's doing just that, making this the perfect Marbury story arc. From the New York Post's Marc Berman:
Marbury, back in China for promotional events, said a Chinese reporter mixed up the translation of his remarks and that it was erroneously reported he had rejected the Dream Team's overtures -- an account picked up in New York.
The 33-year-old told The Post that the Heat contacted him in early July before LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh formed the Dream Team and told him they would get back to him after "they handled all the things they had to handle."
Marbury still is waiting to hear back from Heat president Pat Riley, as Miami continues filling out its roster and could use another point guard. Marbury has not heard from James or Wade.
"It's total nonsense, why would I turn down a chance to play for the Miami Heat?" an irate Marbury told The Post from Beijing. "The report was a fabrication."
"It's total nonsense, why would I turn down a chance to play for the Miami Heat?" an irate Marbury told The Post from Beijing. "The report was a fabrication."
OK, cool. This makes a bunch of sense too. It's pretty easy to envision a scenario where the Heat were brainstorming ways to build their team and someone suggested Marbury making a return to the NBA. Then, maybe the Heat made a call and told him they'd get back to him after adding James and Bosh, then realized they had seriously just called Stephon Marbury asking him to play a small role on a team competing for a championship. Then they probably shared a hearty belly-laugh and ate tuna salad sandwiches before moving on to more serious matters. That is a very feasible thing that may have happened.
And while Marbury says the report is both a fabrication and a misquote, he also clarified part of his statement to Xinhua News, telling the Post that "[his] point to the Chinese journalist was that a point guard is not essential on that unit because James and Wade handle the ball so much and he would be taking on a small role in their success, as opposed to his status in China." So basically, yeah, he might prefer starring in China to barely playing in Miami. I'm not quite sure how a report can be fabricated but also contain inaccurate quotes while still needing to be expanded upon, but I also don't have a tattoo on my scalp. Yet.
While we don't really know what's going on here, we do know one thing is true. If, somehow, Stephon Marbury ends up back in the NBA, he will be the exact same guy that left a year ago. That's kind of comforting. Via Ball Don't Lie
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Of course Stephon Marbury turned down the Miami Heat
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However, just to test the limits of that approach to roster building, the Heat made a surprising offer, hoping to round out their roster.
From Xinhua News:
Stephon Marbury said Friday he is still looking for a chance to play in China again though the Miami Heat showed interests in signing the point guard. The fomer NBA All-Star guard said the Heat contacted him through the player association of the NBA before LeBron James announced he would join in Miami on a live televesion show. "I'll wait and see what'll happen," Marbury said during an interview with local media at the tom.com.
"They (the Heat) wanted a point guard. But I don't think a point guard would do much in the team as they've already had the Three Guys (Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Chris Bosh)."
That's Stephon Marbury in a nutshell — he'd rather get big stats in China than try to fit in on a possible championship team because his talents wouldn't be used the way he wants. Never change, Steph. I mean, shooting half-court threes is definitely fun.
It'd also be interesting to know if the Heat really contacted Stephon Marbury to play for them, or if he's just fudging things a little bit. Personally, I'd like to think that when Pat Riley was putting together his master plan he started with re-signing Dwyane Wade, then recruiting Chris Bosh and LeBron James to join the team, followed by immediately getting on the phone with Stephon Marbury to see if he'd be interested in trying to win a title with the Heat. Classic team building, really.
In reality, the Heat probably asked Marbury if he'd ever consider returning to the NBA. Then Marbury probably looked at the Heat roster, realized that Dwyane Wade wouldn't give up No. 3 and decided he wouldn't risk having a head tattoo that doesn't match his jersey after what happened in Boston. He doesn't want to be a laughing stock, after all. Via Ball Don't Lie
Breaking News: Air Jordan 7 “Olympic” – Release Info
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The shoes will release as a quickstrike in limited quantities at select US Jordan Brand accounts. Check with your local Jordan retailers for additional info. The Jordan 7’s suggested retail price is $150. Also, dropping the same day is a Jordan 7 retro tee ($34) and fitted cap ($32). The Olympic Air Jordan 7, t-shirt, and fitted cap is set to launch Friday, August 13th. Via The Shoe Game
Nike Air Foamposite Pro – “Pearl” – New Images
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Color: Pearl White/Black-True Red
Style: 624041-206
Price: $200.00
Friday, July 23, 2010
NBA 2K11 – The Greatest is Back
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Wednesday, July 21, 2010
HARDWEAR - HARDHEAD - BLACK
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House Of Hoops Summer: Nike Max CB 94 in Ink/ Varsity Purple
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Nike Max CB94
Color: Ink/ Varsity Purple
Price: $125
Availability: House Of Hoops
NEW ERA x NBA「Bulls Script」59Fifty Fitted Cap
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Available: Nike Air Max 90 – “Infrared”
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Color: White/Cement Grey-Infrared-Black
Style: 325018-107
Price: $95.00
Nike Air Max 97 LE – Metallic Gold/Red-White-Black – New Images
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Color: Metallic Gold/Varsity Red-Black
Style: 312641-700
Air Jordan Retro 2 – University Blue/Black-White
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Color: University Blue/Black-White
Style: 395709-401
Price: $135.00
Nike SB Dunk Low Chromeball Incident Gets Supreme Dunk Low Makover
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Monday, July 19, 2010
1995 | It Was A Good Year
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Tinker. Tracy. Sergio. Eric.
Six iconic models from the company’s most legendary designers.
1995. It was a good year.
Summer League snapshot: Tyreke Evans is bling-dacious
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HARDWEAR - STUSSY - Trucker
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*SPECS: 100% polyester foam front, 100% nylon mesh weave back, snap closure.
ONE SIZE FITS MOST!
EXO x NEW ERA 59Fifty Fitted Baseball Caps
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Nike Air Max Penny 2010 Retro – Black/Varsity Royal-White
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The “Orlando” Air Penny retro is executed the way you’d expect. Black nubuck works the midfoot, toebox, and heel, while white fills in the side panels and wraps around the toe. Varsity royal accents are spotted on the inner liner, heel tab, and various branding points throughout. Expect these to turn up in the spring of 2011. If you fit a sample size and want a pair early, cigar0330 has them available on eBay now. Via Sole Collector
Color: Black/Varsity Royal-White
Style: 311089-001
Price: $125.00
Jordan 6 Rings “Foamposite” Sample
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Certainly inspired by the Penny Foamposite One, this Six Rings design features a black and dark neon royal blue upper. Blue is also seen on the heel tab, as well as branding on the tongue and lacelocks. Working below is a translucent icy outsole. These are slated to hit retailers in February. More information on this release is sure to come. Stay tuned to Sole Collector for updates. If you have deep pockets and no patience, but cigar0330’s sample pair on eBay. Via Sole Collector
Color: Black/Varsity Royal
Style: 322992-002
Air Jordan 5 Prime Sample
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Offspring x New Balance 576
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Saturday, July 17, 2010
Penny Hardaway wants to re-join the Heat?
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And while we expected the Heat to accept a bunch of these type of guys, the latest bro to express interest in taking his talents to South Beach is a bit unexpected. However, according to the South Beach Sun Sentinel's Shannon J. Owens, the lure of a championship might bring an old friend back into our lives.
Another puppet show for the Miami Heat? Somebody call Nike.
Penny Hardaway, the man who inspired original Nike puppet "Lil Penny" in the late '90s, announced he is interested in competing for a role with the Miami Heat Thursday on an Internet radio show called "The Bottom Line Sports Show."
Penny Hardaway, the man who inspired original Nike puppet "Lil Penny" in the late '90s, announced he is interested in competing for a role with the Miami Heat Thursday on an Internet radio show called "The Bottom Line Sports Show."
"Mentally I was retired and physically I was retired. I was playing recreational ball," Hardaway said. "But when the decision happened with Chris Bosh and LeBron, I felt like I could really be good in that system."
Nope. Big-time nope. I mean, I like Penny Hardaway as much as anyone except one of my high-school friends, but this is a husky pair of Bad Idea Jeans. Even though Penny has one of the best shoe lines ever, that doesn't mean he should join the Superfriends. Sorry, '90s nostalgia fiends, but the guy has played a total of 57 games since 2004 and hasn't played at all since 2008.
Furthermore, I'm not even entirely convinced that a healthy Penny Hardaway could fit into whatever "system" he thinks is in place for a team that doesn't even have a complete roster yet. Hardaway was a career .316 shooter from three, which wouldn't be a great help on a team sure to employ its fair share of drive-and-kicks. And when Dwyane Wade and LeBron James are on the same team, they'll be the ones driving and kicking. Plus, Chris Bosh took his favorite number. All signs point to nope.
Furthermore, I'm not even entirely convinced that a healthy Penny Hardaway could fit into whatever "system" he thinks is in place for a team that doesn't even have a complete roster yet. Hardaway was a career .316 shooter from three, which wouldn't be a great help on a team sure to employ its fair share of drive-and-kicks. And when Dwyane Wade and LeBron James are on the same team, they'll be the ones driving and kicking. Plus, Chris Bosh took his favorite number. All signs point to nope.
Of course, Penny does have 16 games of experience in a Heat uniform and Miami sure does love its Hardaways, so if he were to come back, the Heat make at least a little sense. Not to mention his return would bring with it Lil' Penny. We can all get behind that, I think. Via Ball Don't Lie
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
HARDWEAR - YOU MAKE ME SICK
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Black - dark grey - varsity red
PONY Top Star Low – Nipsey Hu$$le SMU
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Crenshaw, Nipsey’s hometown, is stitched on the tongue of each shoe. His name appears in blue on the heels. Working beneath is a white midsole, blue contrast stitch, and blue rubber outsole.
For the release, a special party will be held at Jet Nightclub in Mirage, Las Vegas. Nipsey Hu$$le will be in attendance, and also deliver a live performance. The release party takes place on July 16th. Via Sole Collector
Nike Lunar Air 180 – “Ultramarine”
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Color: White/Ultramarine-Bright Pink
Style: 412174-101
Nike Court Force High – Blue Sapphire/White
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Nike SB Dunk Mid Premium – Black/Aquamarine
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Color: Black/Black-Aquamarine
Style: 314381-004
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Reebok Basquiat Pack – Pump Omni Lite
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Jordan Six Rings – Metallic Silver/Light Graphite-White
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Color: Metallic Silver/Light Graphite-White
Style: 322992-001
Price: $160.00
Jordan Rare Air – “Olympic” – September 2010
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Color: White/Green Bean-Varsity Red-New Blue
Style: 407361-102
Price: $140.00
NEW ERA「Black/Orange」505 Umpire Fitted Cap
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Air Jordan VII (7) “Olympic” FTLOTG Edition
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Nike 1/2 Cent “Eggplant”
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Thursday, July 1, 2010
New Fitteds @ ROCK-N-JOCKS: Custom NEW ERA「Marlins」59Fifty Fitted Cap
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Nike Air Force 1 Gorge Green Patent
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Nike SB Dunk Low “Safari”
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Nike SB Dunk Low “Chun Li” Street Fighter
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It appears that Chun Li is also part of the Nike SB Street Fighter Pack that’s said to release Holiday 2010. The SB Dunk Lows play off Chun Li’s blue and white outfit. The Dunks feature a blue base with yellow contrast stitching, plus a white swoosh, midsole, and laces. Judging by the picture, it seems like the Chun Li Dunks will feature a fat tongue. Stay tuned for more Nike SB Street Fighter Pack info. Via The Shoe Game
Nike SB Dunk Mid “Ryu” Street Fighter Pack
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Word on the net is that Nike SB will release a Street Fighter Pack Holiday 2010. As you can see, this Dunk Mid was inspired by Ryu. The Dunks colorway was inspired by Ryu’s white, black, red attire. Most of us grew up playing Street Fighter, so we expect these Ryu Dunks to be sought after by Street Fighter fans. Stay tuned for more images and info. Let us know what you think about this concept. Via The Shoe Game
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