The Maine Red Claws Are My New Favorite Team
When I was up in Springfield on Friday, before all of the Hall of Fame festivities took place, I was fortunate enough to take place in a D-League Fantasy Camp. Being coached by Bobby Simmons, Dahntay Jones, BJ Armstrong and dunk champ Dee Brown, all of the camp participants were put through what it would be like to suit up in a real NBA/D-League training camp from the training to the drills. While some of you may think that I’m on the brink of a trip to the League, unfortunately that’s not the case. But if I was, I would without a doubt want to play for the Maine Red Claws.
Perhaps that’s a crazy thing to say considering Brown is the new coach of the Springfield Armor, but when I heard that Maine was getting a D-League team (a Celtics affiliate no less), I knew I had to be a part of it. Plus, with the Bobcats being the other team associated, I’d get a chance to be scouted by MJ.
So while the Red Claws don’t even have a roster yet, my friends over at the D-League were able to sneak me a peek at their new unis. Not bad if you ask me. I hear the first 100 fans even get a free live lobster when you walk in the door. Not really, but that would be a great promotion.
If you could suit up for one of the D-League teams, which one would it be? What’s your favorite?
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September 16th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
The REAL Tyrone says:
Ain’t nobody gives a shit about the Dleague y’all. The League be havin’ them cats who ain’t got no talent, them cats ain’t nothin’ more than benchwarmers. Don’t be givin no shit for dem talentless punkasses yo.
September 16th, 2009 at 3:32 pm
goonther says:
@ tyrone-
funny how you just described yourself in your own post.
true thugs never lie,
Goonther
September 16th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
goonther says:
btw… skyforce and wizards have the best logos – and the thunder should just exchange their name with their d-league team … the 66ers
September 16th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
sh!tfaced says:
The Cavs’ D-League team should be named the Cleveland Steamers.
September 16th, 2009 at 3:54 pm
. says:
lol @2…and i second that
September 16th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
12t says:
I’m a fan of the Stampede, but that’s mostly because the city of Boise, ID is a nice place to live. Three of the guys on the team spent their Thanksgiving night/Black Friday morning singing mowtown karaoke style in a dive bar called The Office last year.
September 16th, 2009 at 4:17 pm
NBAMAN says:
http://pressherald.mainetoday.com/blog/blogs/portland-in-a-snap/lobster-boat-delivers-red-claws-uniforms
I wouldnt say they gave u a sneak peak…
September 16th, 2009 at 8:14 pm
chiaki says:
@ 2
LMFAO..
Tyrone acts as if he got all the talent in world..
September 16th, 2009 at 8:17 pm
NC says:
As a kid that grew up with summer trips to Maine I second this article’s message.
September 16th, 2009 at 8:35 pm
Kobeef says:
The D-League rules.
It keeps chumps like Antoine Walker and JR Rider out of the NBA and helps guys who are willing to bust their ass a place in the NBA (Birdman, Pops Mensa Bonsu).. and possibly to become millionaires.
September 16th, 2009 at 11:17 pm
loc says:
This is cool to see for Maine!
What city are they playing out of? Portland?
September 16th, 2009 at 11:32 pm
Reignman40 says:
I live in Maine and i’m very excited for this team. Danny Ainge’s son is the coach and they had an expansion draft an chose James White first!!!! Yeah the team’s located in Portland and has sold more tickets than any d-league team this year so far.
September 17th, 2009 at 1:30 am
sh!tfaced says:
Danny Ainge’s son?! Way to go, Team Nepotism.
But ‘grats to Maine anyways.
September 17th, 2009 at 4:14 am
Sweet English says:
Tyrone just because you talk like a fucking jackass in real life doesnt mean you have type that way too.
I’ll give it to you though, you must be one of the most gramatically correct internet wanksters i’ve ever met. Apostrophes y’all. now THATS gangsta.