Throwback Thursdays

Last week, I promised all you big men out there that we would have something special for you and your the express ALWAYS delivers (may be a little late, but it's here!)!!! Anyways, I must apologize for my tardiness. I have the grind flu (itchy eyes, runny nose, stuffy pockets, let me know!!!). I'm sorry!!!! But on with out Throwback Player of the Week!

Rik "The Dunking Dutchman" Smits

All I'm going to say about this guy is that if he we're playing in today's league, he'd average 25 and 9! Need more on him, GOOGLE HIM! Enjoy the video!

Throwback Thursdays

First and Foremost, to all you big men out there, I want to apologize for the lack of Power Forwards and Centers in the Throwback Thursdays section. Next week I have a very special big man for all of you guys! As for this week, we're going to feature another point guard who kept on amazing us with his "organized street-ball". Who?! I'm glad you asked! Drum roll please...........

And your Throwback Player of the Week is-Kenny Anderson. Silky smooth handles, amazing court vision and an above average jumper made Anderson one of my all time favorite point guards. His glory years came while he played for the New Jersey Nets from 1991-1996. In his 3rd NBA season, he nearly averaged a double double with 18.8 ppg and 9.6 apg. Those numbers earned him his only All-Star appearance. As the story often goes, sadly, Anderson's career was riddled with injuries, keeping him from reaching his full potential and turning this talented point guard into a journeyman player.

Anderson now coaches The Hombres of the Slamball League (I think it airs on Comedy Central.......if not, IT SHOULD!). Anyways, enjoy the video and comment please!!!

Before Michael Jordans Teammates wore his shoes.......

..............Simply Amazing!!!! I would REALLY love to see Phil rock some Kobe's.............


(Editors Note- Last sentence was PURE sarcasm. Anyways, as much as I want to, I can't take credit for this. I saw it on NiceKicks.com) Hope you enjoyed it!

Throwback Thursdays

This week, we have a very special Throwback Thursday. Normally, this section is for special players who we remember made their mark on the league, but may be somewhat forgotten.

As I got to thinking about a throwback player for this week, I started to think, "there are special players, but there are also some very special teams". So in honor of the team that brought the circus to the hardwood, this Throwback Thursday is dedicated to the 1999-2004 Sacramento Kings. I mean, of course the greatest show on the court was the original Showtime Lakers and the '96-'98 Bulls (based on Jordan and Pippen alone!), but these Sacramento Kings, under the tutelage of Rick Adelman (now coach of my Houston Rockets), had that certain "spizazzz" about them that you can never forget! I mean, really, what team do you remember throwing 10 precise behind the back passes on one possession?!?! Ok, so maybe I exaggerated a little bit, but they certainly made basketball fun (except for the not winning a ring part. sorry.). Hats off to Vlade "King of Flop" Divac, Doug Christie, C-Webb, Jason "White Chocolate" Williams, Bobby "6th man" Jackson, Mike Bibby, Peja Stojakovic, and Hedo Turkoglu and the Maloof Brothers for bringing these players together. Thanks for the memories.

(Editors Note- Excuse the music on the mix.....I PROMISE it won't get you hype, but the play will! LOL!)

In Case You Missed It-Delonte West Freestyle

This guy is a true character! If you think celebrations were out of line this year in Cleveland, just imagine how crazy things are going to be this year now that Shaq is in town. Anyways, check out this hilarious video with Delonte West freestyling while waiting for some KFC.

NBA Top 100 Slams via SLAM Online

I know you NBA fiends have been licking your chops for some kind of action this summer (I know I have!). Summer Leagues, Free Agency and Stephon Marbury have all kept us somewhat entertained over the summer, but there is NOTHING like re-living some of the moments from the season/playoffs. NBA.com does a good job of that with top 10 lists (dunks, assists, blocks, etc.,), but the great people at SLAM have more than 1-up'd them with a top 100 list of dunks for the 08-09 NBA Season. ENJOY!

http://www.slamonline.com/online/media/slam-tv/2009/07/video-nba-top-100-dunks-2008-2009/

Throwback Thursdays

YES! It is that time of the week again people! Throwback Thursdays is here once again, and I think you all will be pleased with this weeks selection. (Drumroll please)


By popular demand, Nickey (Nick) Maxwell Van Exel, is this weeks Throwback Player of the week. Most of you may remember Nick the Quick in the early 90's with the L.A. Lakers. The loud-mouthed lefty tortured defenses with his quickness, clutch shooting, dazzling passes and crazy celebrations (who can forget the clutch walk! Lol!). Anyways, enough of my blabber, let's get to these highlights. (Check the track on the video. Its quite fitting for this Throwback Thursday!)

(Editors Note- Excuse the video quality and focus on Nick's quality play!)

Hot Boyz Reunion

I know I'm very late on this, but after running across this article on MTV.com, I found out that my personal favorite group from back in the day is reuniting! Waaaaaaaaaaa! Anyways, until the reunion actually goes down (Free Turk!) Here's a video to remind you of the Hot Boyz.

Can we all just get along?!?!

My relationship with Lance (Armstrong) is zero.....






These words came from this years Tour de France winner, Alberto Contador. He went on to say,"He's a great rider and he did a great Tour. Another thing is on a personal level, where I have never admired him and never will." OUCH! Now, normally I really wouldn't care much about this feud, being that I'm not really a cycling fan, but I'm a fan of sports, so I said, "Oh, what the heck!"

This recent beef is stirring up the cycling world and is the cycling version of Kobe v. Shaq, Jim Jackson v. Jamal Mashburn v. Jason Kidd (Not really, but its pretty heated), or Terrell Owens v. ANY of his teammates (watch out Buffalo!) lol!

The now former Astana teammates were never on the same page during the Tour and now their beef certainly makes a great storyline for Tour de France 2010. More on this story on ESPN.COM.

Gatorade commercial honoring Michael Jordan

My colleagues over at Page 3 beat me to this post, but I just had to post this amazing video. In the latest installment of classic Michael Jordan Gatorade commercials, the creative minds at Gatorade honored M.J. not only with 6 limited edition bottles of Gatorade, but with a bottle collage at an undisclosed location on the Southside of Chicago. The collage uses 14,641 bottles of Gatorade and took 16 hours to finish.

The theme of these limited edition bottles is Jordan Then, Now, and Forever. Jordan Then (1 and 2) comes in Championship Blue, commemorating him overcoming being cut at Laney High and his UNC days. Jordan Now (3 and 4)comes in Championship Gold, which highlights his activities with Jordan Brand, Jordan Motorsports and the Charlotte Bobcats. Jordan Forever (5 and 6) comes in Championship Red, remembering his flu game and his legacy as, listen closely Kobe fans, the GREATEST BASKETBALL PLAYER EVER.

It never ceases to amaze me how people can make these collages, although I'm still a little baffled to where the "brown" Gatorade came from to make out Micheal's skin tone, lol! Either way, That's G!