L-R: K-Mart, hottie (Photo. Gary Land)K-Mart is back. Not Sacramento’s version, who’s busy deciding between Ashy Larry (”I’m rich, byotch!”) and The O’Jays as his ringtone, but the original Bad Ass Yellow Boy. With Nene out injured, Kenyon got the start for the Nuggets against Milwaukee last night and put up 11 points and 5 boards in 15 minutes. Obviously the Nuggets are gonna bring K-Mart along slowly, but if he can get even close to his ‘04-05 form (15 ppg, 7 rpg), that’s a huge addition for them. He doesn’t even have to worry about scoring; his defense and rebounding alone could get Denver over that first-round postseason hurdle … ‘Melo (16 pts) and A.I. (22 pts) were also back in the lineup after having missed the last game. And how about Jelani McCoy and Stacy Augmon getting some burn? Augmon story: Over the summer we were at the Elite 24 Classic scrimmage, where Larry Johnson and Jerry Tarkanian were among those who spoke to the high schoolers beforehand. Tark was talking about his early-’90s UNLV squad and making a point that while they didn’t have the greatest talent in the world, they trusted each other and worked hard. At one point Tark said, “You look at Stacy Augmon, he couldn’t shoot. Heck, he STILL can’t shoot!” … Last night some of the Dime crew got all dressed up to attend a Foot Locker benefit function for the United Negro College Fund. Requested attire was suit-with-sneakers (really), so you know our people had to come correct. Justin had a spiffy pair of red/black/white Jordan Ones, Christian had some dressy John Varvartos Converse joints, and Jed almost took the “Hebrew Thunder” custom Nikes out of the glass case but decided to go with some toned-down white/red Converse.
Justin’s kicksThanks to Foot Locker for a great time … Kobe’s whole “I don’t know, talk to Mitch or Mr. Buss” line reminded us of Chucky Atkins when he played for L.A. a couple years back. Chucky was asked how the Lakers could improve and told reporters, “I ain’t no GM. Ask Kobe. He’s the GM. It’s his team.” We remember hearing that and predicting Chucky would be on the next thing smoking out of town. Sure enough, he was gone that summer. As for Kobe? Highly doubtful he’s going anywhere, unless it just gets so bad that the Lakers have to unload him for cheap, kinda like Philly did with Iverson last year … Three games into his comeback and Gilbert Arenas is shooting 16 percent (4-for-24) from the field. Whatever Eddie Jordan and them are saying about it only being the preseason, you know they’re fully aware of that number and legitimately nervous … Al Jefferson had another big game, putting up 20 points and 15 boards against Atlanta. If the Wolves just keep feeding him the ball, Al could have a monster year. When they played the Celtics last week he was inexplicably being ignored for long stretches in the offense … And who thought it was a good idea to give Atlanta a WNBA expansion team? People don’t even spend money to watch men’s pro basketball in ATL; you really think they’re gonna fill seats to watch a women’s team who is likely gonna suck right out of the gate? Then again, if they sign Georgia Tech alum Niesha Butler and make her a big part of the promotional plan, it’s a whole ‘nother story … We told you yesterday’s “Hall of Fame Watch” candidate was a shoo-in: Jason Kidd. Today’s subject is another PG who puts up crazy numbers but doesn’t get nearly as much love as Kidd. Come back to the site later today and see who it is … We’re out like Atlanta fans …
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October 17th, 2007 at 7:59 am
sans says:
Al is a beast, but the Wolves don;t have anyone reliable to dish the ball. Instead, they have a team full of people trying to make a name for themselves, and in the NBA, that’s with points-per…I’m out like writing “First” like an idiot third-grader in a sports blog…
October 17th, 2007 at 8:25 am
Celts Fan says:
hell ya Sans. that crap is so dumb. and yes, Al will be a beast and will be missed in Boston (not that we’d take back that trade, he’s just REALLY fun to watch w/ his array of post moves and should be making a lot of $$$ at this time next year.) Whenever Minn. comes to Boston (I think it’s sometime in Feb.) he and Gomes should get a standing O (and Telfair should be feces thrown at him like a prison guard)
October 17th, 2007 at 9:40 am
E-ROC says:
Maybe that point guard is Tony Parker.
Al Jefferson should have a really good year and Minny better hurry up and throw that money at him. I think Telfair, Brewer and Gomes will get him the ball.
The Nuggets really need Kenyon Martin if they want advance in the playoffs. He gives that team so toughness and much needed defense and rebounds.
October 17th, 2007 at 9:49 am
Captain America says:
Al Jeff is 22; KG is 31. Al has sky-high future; KG has sky-high present (for how long?). Foye is your starting PG, he can shoot and dish. And, how about “Rhino” Chris Smith?
October 17th, 2007 at 9:51 am
Captain America says:
Chris Smith (10/16): 14 pts, 6 rebounds in 21 minutes.
October 17th, 2007 at 10:20 am
Austin Burton says:
Assuming you mean Craig Smith…
October 17th, 2007 at 10:20 am
Tom from Cleveland says:
Do I see a nipple in that K-Mart pic? (and I’m not talking about his)
October 17th, 2007 at 10:42 am
Tom Toronto says:
I don’t want to see the old Nuggets K-Mart, I want to see the old Nets K-Mart. I’m talking about the 01-02 Martin, where he got flagrant fouls like crazy from straight hammering guys when they went to the basket. I’m talking about seven games missed due to suspensions Martin, the intensity and the aggressive tendencies Martin, THAT’S what the Nuggets need. A good spark like that will push them past the first round in the playoffs, because we all know they have the talent to see some deep post-season action.
October 17th, 2007 at 11:13 am
nowwhatyo says:
those aren’t air force 1’s… they’re jordan 1’s!
October 17th, 2007 at 11:39 am
Loo says:
Why does Kenyon Martin have the world’s smallest nipples of ALL TIME! And not only are they microscopic, they’re damn well placed under his arm pit! HAHAHHA That shit kills me!
October 17th, 2007 at 11:53 am
Austin Burton says:
You’re right, they are Jordans. I think I had AF1s on the brain because I was looking for a pair last night.
October 17th, 2007 at 11:54 am
rob says:
No word on the little cheap shot by Josh Howard last night? I think he was just hating on my man Brad Miller new hairdo…
October 17th, 2007 at 11:59 am
Austin Burton says:
Good for Josh for sticking up for his teammate, but he didn’t have to take out Miller from behind like that. Besides, it looked like Devin Harris flopped and made Miller’s hit appear worse than it was. And Miller’s braids are just buffoonery.
October 17th, 2007 at 1:57 pm
Ken says:
Why you guys talking about a man’s nipples?
I wanna know whos that girl? Is she running with him?
October 17th, 2007 at 2:09 pm
2 Easy says:
Yo I Brad Millers a bitch ass and I say that with all due respect to his new do. Just wen I thought i couldnt hate dude more, he gets cornrows, wow. Well all kno Harris is a flopper but that time Miller just bullied his ass down which was completely uncalled for. Howard shoulda buss his ass but Im glad he didnt, I have him in my fantasy pool and I need him if Im gonna make noise this year lol. Quick question, where was Disco, he normally loves to yell, I dont recall seein him. Maybe I did and dont remember but I doubt Id do that
October 17th, 2007 at 2:30 pm
dank says:
if “your man” is brad miller, you have some serious problems. complete red neck. that’s so funny tho he turns around trying to shove the other white dude that he was tangling with, and he ends up decking Devin Harris. and STOP SAYING Josh Howard cheap shot Miller, i HATE J-Ho but he did his thing and backed up his boy. I love it when ESPN is reporting on a fight and the sportscasters go “here comes the cheap shot” or whatever. ok Stuart Scott cus you know so much about being in the situation you dickhead. the media has literally lost all respect for itself.
October 17th, 2007 at 4:41 pm
doc says:
espn do hype up situations. they make leagues hand out certain sanctions because they say thats what the public would want for a week. Who the fuck is the public Stuart Little and the rest of them jokers.
October 17th, 2007 at 5:33 pm
rob says:
it is only classified as a cheap shot, because it came from behind. and Miller is “my man” cause im a kings fan…the way this season is shaping up, im just happy he is showing a little intensity (20x more than he showed last year), albeit preseason.
October 22nd, 2007 at 5:41 pm
VCsxA$ says:
u think AI got unloaded for cheap??? what about Badcock’s trade with NJ for VC and nothings?