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San
Antonio at Los Angeles Clippers
The Clipper honeymoon appears to be over. The fans aren’t happy
with certain aspects of the franchise. The players don’t seem to be happy,
and haven’t been since Elton Brand split, even while Marcus Camby was becoming
a Clipper for next-to-nothing. And the impartial observer? Meh.
So this could be a real turning point, tonight. I don’t
think the Clippers will play past the third week of April, but games like this
(at home, against a team missing its second and third-best players) could
determine whether or not this squad has any interest in turning into a 40-win
also-ran. If the interest isn’t there, hello [heralded NCAA talent whose name
I've yet to learn]!
The Spurs, meanwhile, want to win. That will never go away.
Tim Duncan has a large collection of swords, so you can understand if people
don’t want to let him down.
San Antonio Spurs: 4-5, 85.6 possessions per game
(29th-most in the NBA), 105 points per 100 possessions (16th),
107.9 points allowed per 100 possessions (23rd). New Lace Sleeves.
Los Angeles Clippers: 1-8, 92.3 possessions per
game (12th), 96.3 points scored per 100 possessions (29th),
111.2 points allowed per 100 possessions (27th). Stranger in the House.
I’m late to this news, but hey, that’s what happens when one starts getting artsy-fartsy with Yao Ming, tassels and good ol’ Photoshop. Rome wasn’t built in a day, people, and neither was that picture. In fact, that’s two weeks worth of work right there. I’m slow with the magic wand.
ANYWAY, a few weeks ago, the University of Hong Kong announced on its website that it will award NBA star Yao Ming an honorary doctorate in social sciences for his long-term devotion to global AIDS prevention and cure and the great contributions he has made. HKU explains The Gentle Giant’s work:
Mr. Yao has made outstanding contributions in HIV/AIDS advocacy, appearing with Magic Johnson on commercials to support the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, and taking part in various activities on the Mainland, such as visiting children living with the disease. He has helped fight the social and cultural stigma associated with HIV/AIDS with his positive attitude and participation in the prevention and treatment of the disease, and continues to advocate action, care and full integration of people living with HIV/AIDS. In September 2008, Yao was presented with the "Award for Outstanding Contributions to the AIDS Response" by UNAIDS, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS.
Former US president Bill Clinton and medical professor David Ho will also receive honorary degrees. The three recipients will be awarded their honorary doctorates at a 2009 graduation ceremony in Hong Kong.
Congrats Dr. Yao!
A look around the league and the web that covers it. It’s also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren’t always listed in order of importance. That’s for you, dear reader, to figure out.
C: Sacramento Bee. Maloof Productions is partnering with reality icon Mark Burnett for a behind-the-scenes series called "Rebuilding the Kingdom" on all things Kings.
PF: FoodCourtLunch.com. Stephon Marbury says he’d like to join the Spurs. Well, wouldn’t that be fun?
SF: The Blowtorch. Is Anthony Morrow a real person? Goatman investigates.
SG: ClipperBlog.com. Weren’t the Clippers supposed to improve once the starters got back healthy?
PG: Basketbawful. Bucks forward Luc Richard Mbah a Moute is … "a chaotic, abler humdrum."
6th: The Sporting Blog. Video of Sheed teaching Kwame and Walter how not to suck.
7th: Empty The Bench. Nothing catches the eye of Jordan more than sexy, well-shampooed hair.
8th: CelticsBlog. Kelly "The Cobra" Dwyer joins Celtics Stuff Live to talk a little basketball.
9th: dustinOcanalin. UNDRCRWN presents another world famous caricature tee. So nice.
10th: Cleveland Plain Dealer, via FH. LeBron James to fans: Stop whining about free Chalupas.
Dim the lights, turn up the volume and pay close attention to this rapid fire verbal exchange between an anonymous lippy Lakers fan and Pistons forward Rasheed Wallace. The insults start flying around the :08 mark.
In case you missed it, that was …
Lakers fan: "Rasheed, you suck!
Sheed: Not like yo mamma!
Thanks to BDL reader Fidel for the tip.
Carmelo Anthony believes in ghosts, UFOs, David Blaine and the Nuggets defense. But Kenyon Martin’s absurd neck tattoo? No way, man — has to be fake. Best caption/imaginary conversation wins a Miss Piggy teapot. Best of luck, gentlemen.
After the jump, Larry Hughes is cold.
Winner, chaoz_golum:
Vinny: Larry, what do you mean you can’t play today? What injury is it this time?
Larry: Maternity leave.
Runner-up, Ty:
Straight to DVD … Blue Streak II!