Archive for the ‘Kobe Bryant’ Category
Monday, December 19th, 2011
Over the past week rumors circulated that Kobe Bryant was irate that the Los Angeles Lakers had traded long-time teammate Lamar Odom and that he was going to demand a trade from the team. Those reports were apparently completely unfounded.
In an extensive interview published today, the 33-year-old Bryant had the ...
Posted in Kobe Bryant, NBA, NBA Rumors, Rumors | 1 Comment »
Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
WARNING: The following post contains offensive language. But that's what the internet was made for, so deal with it.
In the past month, two NBA players — Kobe Bryant and Joakim Noah — have both been heavily fined by David Stern and universally chided for using the term "fucking faggot" after ...
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Monday, May 17th, 2010
After all the questions about Kobe Bryant's health entering Monday night's Western Conference Finals opener against the Phoenix Suns, it seemed like the Los Angeles Lakers might be doomed. Um, nope.
The Lakers crushed the Suns 128-107 thanks to a huge night offensively for No. 24.
Bryant had his knee drained and ...
Posted in Kobe Bryant, NBA, NBA Playoffs | 3 Comments »
Friday, March 12th, 2010
As my Rashaan Salaam No. 31 attests, buying jerseys has never been a particularly wise investment. It's only gotten worse as the years have gone on. Even when you buy the jersey of a bona fide star, odds are he won't be around forever. How many Chargers fans ever thought ...
Posted in Gilbert Arenas, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James | No Comments »
Thursday, January 14th, 2010
Boomshakalaka! NBA Jam is back!
From the What-Took-Them-So-Long Department, Nintendo has announced plans to remake the basketball video game classic for Wii. Scheduled out later this year, the game is expected to closely resemble the original with the game’s creator, Mark Turmell, involved in the title’s reclamation.
I was obsessed with NBA ...
Posted in Brad Lohaus, Chris Paul, Dirk Nowitzki, Dwight Howard, Dwyane Wade, General, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, NBA, NBA Jam, Video Games | 10 Comments »
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009
Advertisers were clearly counting on David Stern to orchestrate another dream NBA Finals this year, as seemingly every product shown during the playoffs was endorsed by the combination of LeBron James and Kobe Bryant. The much-needed orgasm of capitalism that our economy needs was supposed to ultimately culminate with the ...
Posted in Accursed Sports Towns, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, NBA Finals | 1 Comment »
Thursday, October 9th, 2008
Well, well, well, this didn't take very long. One of the most enigmatic players in the Association is already drawing the ire of his head coach. Let's remember, it's the preseason. A little early to be chapping the boss's ass we'd say.
Nevertheless, Lamar Odom started and ran the point for ...
Posted in Kobe Bryant, Lamar Odom, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, Phil Jackson | No Comments »
Monday, August 25th, 2008
You've already seen our favorite memories from Olympiads past. Or if you haven't, you're going to now. And if you still don't, I have some friends in the Chinese government that will try to arrange things so you are more properly educated.
This year's Olympics also provided us with a cornucopia ...
Posted in Beijing 2008, Kobe Bryant, Michael Phelps, Redeem Team, Usain Bolt, Volleyball, Water Polo | 5 Comments »
Monday, June 9th, 2008
Game Two of the NBA Finals was by far the worst officiated game of basketball I've ever witnessed. And I've seen a lot of Duke games.The officials basically handed last night's game to the Celtics. Boston came out on top 108-102 after a furious comeback by the Lakers, but the ...
Posted in Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, NBA Playoffs | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, November 7th, 2007
I have stated time and again that I love the offseason in baseball. I love all the crazy rumors, I love laughing at the bonehead deals GMs offer in an attempt to save their hides and I love the wild fan speculation as to what their team is actually going ...
Posted in Jake Peavy, Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers, MLB, San Diego Padres | 16 Comments »
