Sweeney Todd hits San Antonio
Tim Duncan (photo. adidas)The season must be about to start, because Tim Duncan got a haircut and a shave. TD broke out the new look for last night’s game against the Wizards, which the Spurs lost although Duncan put up 20 points and eight boards. Even before making his biannual visit to the barbershop, Duncan wasn’t even the scruffiest-looking dude on the Spurs bench — Gregg Popovich and Salim Stoudamire could go stand on a street corner right now and people would be giving them change … From the summer league and preseason games we’ve seen and what’s being said around D.C., we’re getting the impression that JaVale McGee (11 pts) is sliding into Andray Blatche‘s spot as the young big man whom the Wizards’ organization is in love with. Chris Paul has already compared JaVale to Dwight Howard as an athlete, and with Brendan Haywood out for a long time with that wrist injury, the rookie will get his chance to shine … Out of the following group of He’ll-Get-It-Any-Day-Now fours, who would you rather have on your team: Blatche, Amir Johnson, Sean May, Nene, Ike Diogu or Stromile Swift? … Kobe‘s hyperextended right knee wasn’t as bad as anticipated; he’s even talking about playing in tonight’s preseason game against the Bobcats. But despite Kobe trying to be the hero again, we’re pretty sure Phil Jackson will hold him out as a precaution … With Larry Hughes dislocating his shoulder last night and Ben Gordon (toe) also on the shelf, Chicago’s “crowded” backcourt is suddenly looking real thin. Hughes got hurt when Mike Miller fell on his arm as the two were going for a loose ball (see what happens when you go all-out in games that don’t count?), but before that he was killing, dropping 21 points and getting three steals. And did you see when Hughes went down right in front of the Wolves bench and no one so much as moved a muscle? Not saying they had to get up during the action and check on him, but Hughes was laying down and writhing in pain pretty much on top of some of the coaches’ feet, and they acted like he didn’t exist … Derrick Rose followed up Monday’s 30-point outing in Dallas with a 17-point, 5-board, 6-dime performance in Minnesota. We don’t wanna get too premature, but D-Rose is looking like a monster in training. He’s like Tony Parker, only he gets into the lane easier. Yesterday Rose was leaving the announcers speechless, save for a mumbled “Goodness” or “Gosh darn” here and there … Does it ever bother the Bulls staff that Luol Deng never follows his shot? He’s far from the only guy in the League guilty of this, but Deng has the most noticeable “Stop, pose and watch the ball” habit out of anyone … The Clippers don’t look like such a trendy playoff pick when their starting lineup includes Mike Taylor and Brian Skinner, huh? With Baron Davis, Marcus Camby, Ricky Buckets and Tim Thomas out again, L.A. fell to the Blazers. Greg Oden posted 12 points and 13 boards, while Brandon Roy scored 17 … And what about the Knicks cracking the postseason bracket? At best, we’ve got D’Antoni, Steph, Z-Bo and crew getting close, but they’re not quite there yet … If you want a DVD copy of Gunning’ For That #1 Spot (and a limited edition BAPE t-shirt), we’re giving them away HERE … The Detroit fans got to see LeBron warm up, but that was about it, as ‘Bron was in uniform but was given the night off. Naturally, the Cavs couldn’t crack 80 on the scoreboard without him. Rodney Stuckey led the Pistons with 20 points, and Tayshaun Prince had his first good game since Beijing, finishing with 17 points … Comedy = Zydrunas Ilgauskas “chasing” Rip Hamilton on a breakaway after Rip stripped him and went coast-to-coast for a layup. Rip isn’t just in the Mike Redd portion of his hair career right now — he’s hurdled Redd and gone straight to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Land … Need info heading into your fantasy draft? Dime’s very own Fantasy Doctor is back, kicking off the ’08-09 campaign by dropping his Top 101 fantasy players yesterday. Come back to the site later today when the Doctor unveils his fantasy sleepers … We’re out like Rip’s hair …
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October 23rd, 2008 at 5:12 am
Jah says:
Fizzle!
October 23rd, 2008 at 5:12 am
jay says:
can’t wait for the season start..
October 23rd, 2008 at 5:16 am
alf (from melmak) says:
so, its hair day today? no one beats the hair booz has on his chest! and i mean no one. anyone want to wager their meal allowance on that?
October 23rd, 2008 at 5:29 am
Big Sneezy says:
Damn I’m still drunk
October 23rd, 2008 at 5:49 am
Flying-Aussie-Dutchman says:
“Comedy = Zydrunas Ilgauskas “chasing” Rip Hamilton on a breakaway” hahahaha
October 23rd, 2008 at 5:57 am
Three Stacks says:
Out of all those 4s you mentioned, you know Diogu and Stromile suck because 2+ franchises have already given up on them, Nene and May could be good but can’t stay healthy, and Blatche might be good if they let him play with a kevlar vest on, so the only logical choice is Amir Johnson.
Athletes losing hair is one of the best things about basketball, the only major sport in America played without a hat or helmet.
October 23rd, 2008 at 6:08 am
smity far away says:
@ Three Stacks
remember malone for rogaine? lol.
October 23rd, 2008 at 6:23 am
that's whats up says:
I’m convinced Rip is growing out his beard so it will provide a steady stream of trimmings to patch up his nappy hairline
October 23rd, 2008 at 6:26 am
dillinger says:
What about deron williams having a bald spot on his crown? Dude’s only 24 or something. My money says he loses it before he hits 30.
October 23rd, 2008 at 6:31 am
Flying-Aussie-Dutchman says:
Anyone else think that the Rooks might beat the Sophomores at all-star game.
Rooks: Rose, Beasley, Mayo, Gordon, Oden??, Lopez Brothers, Bayless,
Sops: Durant, Horford, Noah, Thorton, Stucky, Green (plus one or two break out stars)
hmmmm
October 23rd, 2008 at 6:37 am
rodnets says:
Rip should get a mask to cover the other side of his head. The shape of his head is really strange.
October 23rd, 2008 at 7:02 am
Kudabeen says:
JaVale McGee just sees too awkward to compare to a Dwight. Is it possible for a ball players arms to be too long?
October 23rd, 2008 at 7:05 am
Kudabeen says:
I probably rather have Amir, because he has at least banged with some of the best forwards in L.
I still think Ike Diogu has more to offer, but he may get buried. I thought he would have been a nice fit in Orlando, but ah well…
October 23rd, 2008 at 7:10 am
Celts Fan says:
On the underperforming 4s, that’d probably come down to Blatche and Amir, with Amir getting the edge for not being fuckin dumb enough to try to pay a cop for that bearded clam when the groupies are throwing that shit around like confetti on New Year’s Eve
October 23rd, 2008 at 7:25 am
YOUNGFED says:
“Rip isn’t just in the Mike Redd portion of his hair career right now — he’s hurdled Redd and gone straight to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Land ” -Ummmmm…didn’t get that joke can someone elaborate.
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October 23rd, 2008 at 8:43 am
Hi, Jurg from Denmark says:
Yes yes Jurgy is back again and still from Denmark. I likes the part abouty Derricke Rose. How can he better than Tony La Parker, best guard in the world and now on cover of your NBA Live game oh yes.
Still can’t be good as my Mr Biedrins.
What’s up to you all?
Jurg from Denmark, Hiya.
October 23rd, 2008 at 8:50 am
rangerjohn says:
well i guess salim doesnt need to get that face shaved, now that he is on the street, spurs waived him after last nights game.
October 23rd, 2008 at 8:56 am
rangerjohn says:
for old times sake
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjo85WhbYqM
October 23rd, 2008 at 9:51 am
Sho-Nuff says:
YOUNGFED,
Michael Redd has the serious receding hairline as compared to Kareem’s “see through fro”. Remember Kareem’s ‘do when he wouldn’t just go bald. It was pretty bad….
Funny, because remember a few years ago whe Rip had his hair braided in the pattern of a Goodyear tire and got paid for it.
October 23rd, 2008 at 10:04 am
smity far away says:
thats messed up about salim. maybe his brother can get somehow find him a spot (but probably not cause i dont know if reef would do that if even if he had some pull and definately not cause sacramento has like 9 guards on their roster (they are like the west coast bulls-even with hughes out, there’s gordon (who will be fine once the season starts, rose, heinrich, sefalosha and washington (who i’d like to see make it…)
October 23rd, 2008 at 10:05 am
Ian says:
dime
he gets to the lane easier than parker??? really
October 23rd, 2008 at 10:07 am
jjankechu says:
You guys are hilarious with the stro show. I mean, yall meant it as a joke, right?
October 23rd, 2008 at 10:13 am
Ian says:
smity
im not english expert but those parentesis u used damnnnnn
October 23rd, 2008 at 10:15 am
YOUNGFED says:
Oh ok I get it now good lookin’ out sho-nuff.
October 23rd, 2008 at 10:16 am
YOUNGFED says:
BTW LMAO @Ian. Smitty I take it you did that on purpose. Atleast I hope you did.
October 23rd, 2008 at 10:21 am
Hi, Jurg from Denmark says:
Hi Hi. Younfed, you are quite popular here in Denmark baskettball community. So many things you have say. Some so funny, and some so silly billy.
Jurg, and I’m from Denmark, Hi.
October 23rd, 2008 at 10:47 am
that's whats up says:
oh no. with that type of phrase above, look out for YOUNGFED 2.0 coming faster and harder than ever before…
lmao
October 23rd, 2008 at 11:31 am
sans says:
Hi, Jurg….your homies call you High Jurg all the time don’t they. Seriously thought that Denmark was another name for Holland until a few weeks ago…
Gotta take Blatche over the under-achieving fours. He still needs to put on some weight, but he’s smooth when he gets tick.
I already started drinking this morning, running through school on my birthday between carbombs and whupping random motherfuckers in big buck safari…
anyone think Bill Walker went way too late in the draft? I put his odds of dunking on Oden at 20-1.
October 23rd, 2008 at 11:48 am
Kevin says:
Nene, hands down, no contest.
October 23rd, 2008 at 11:51 am
VERTMAN says:
Was wanting to see Hughes make a comeback to being a good player once again. We’ll see in 8 weeks. Tyrus Thomas looks AWESOME!
In fantasy I’ve got Blatches on two of my teams, dude can play. And looks like Mcgee or however you spell it can too! VERY athletic mofo of a kid.
When we going to get some fantasy talk on here? You guys are s l o w.
And as I’ve written on here in the past, WTF happend to Ronnie Henderson?! Was one hell of a player back 10 yrs. ago, kicked ass @ LSU, was 2x SEC player of the yr. Then BAM, gone, no word about him. Will someone plz email me or write here wtf happend to this stud. I’ve been looking on the net & asking around for the past 5 yrs. wondering where he’s at & what happend to him. Fill me in please, dammit.
Here’s another one, what happend to Mike Sweetney? Last I heard he had a heart prob / weight prob. Is he overseas?
I’m out like Salim & Damon
October 23rd, 2008 at 11:57 am
YOUNGFED says:
@Thats Whats Up
A Star is Born!!!lmao
@Sans
Bruh if you already started drinking this you got a problem homie. Seek help.
@Jurg
Big Ups Homie. I the Man in my City Too. Six Figga N@gga. Holla!!
October 23rd, 2008 at 12:57 pm
Drink the Haterade (KB24 Chip 09) says:
@ Youngfed, why is SIX and not Seven, I guess cause it wouldn’t rhyme?
October 23rd, 2008 at 1:08 pm
YOUNGFED says:
@Drink the Haterade
Good point it wouldn’t rhyme, plus I don’t make 7 figga’s. I quess I’ll have to deal with my lowly 6. lol
October 23rd, 2008 at 1:32 pm
Ian says:
youngfed
lets hope he did that on purpose
October 23rd, 2008 at 1:40 pm
sans says:
gotta live it up today–you can’t say you’ve been drinking all day if you don’t start in the morning!
October 23rd, 2008 at 3:06 pm
doc says:
Give me Blatche.The smart ones already knew what D-Rose was gonna do.All the Rose a bust people sure look retarded now huh?Yeah Ian Rose gonna bust ya man Parker ass to.
October 23rd, 2008 at 4:13 pm
Three Stacks says:
I think Jurg is Tyrone’s long lost Danish twin.
October 23rd, 2008 at 4:23 pm
GEE...Built yourself a little fort? F$#@ yo fort!! says:
It’s time!
Houston up!
October 23rd, 2008 at 4:25 pm
K Dizzle says:
@ post 20, I don’t think Salim and Shareef are related
October 23rd, 2008 at 4:38 pm
shula says:
Rooks will beat the sophs this year. mark it down. not an easy feat either, a year is VERY important in the league….but it won’t be enough this year. right on flying aussi dutchman
October 30th, 2008 at 12:20 am
JoeGym says:
@ Vertman: I think Ronnie Henderson played on the same hs team as Othella Harrington. I wondered what happened to him and:
Jerrod Ward
Jelani Gardner
Corey Benjamin
Ronnie Fields
Terrance Roberson
Jason Osborn
Randolph Childress
Joey Beard
Ricky Price from Cali/Duke
Nate James
Shaheen Holloway & a lot more