Posts Tagged ‘Boston Celtics’

Big Baby Apologizes

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

After a overzealous, sore-losing parent made a big deal about absolutely nothing, Boston Celtics forward Glen “Big Baby” Davis was left in a position where an apology — or some kind of an acknowledgment — was needed. To his credit, Davis rose above the weak attempt by a fan to make a big deal [...]

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Big Baby’s Shot Spawns Sore Losers

Monday, May 11th, 2009

Besides giving the Celtics some much-needed life — a 3-1 deficit would be daunting for many teams — Glen “Big Baby” Davis also ruffled some feathers thanks to his post-shot celebration. While he was running back to the Celtics’ bench, Davis celebrated by screaming loudly about his accomplishments. Unfortunately, he also came into [...]

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Buzzer Beaters, Game Winners, and Mark Cuban (Oh My)

Monday, May 11th, 2009

Busy weekend for the NBA. At least two of the four playoff battles currently underway will go to a Game 6, if not further. Granted, Denver and Cleveland look like they are in a class by themselves; although, one could argue Cleveland is by themselves — we’ll call it the LeBron class — [...]

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These New NBA Commercials Are Cool

Friday, May 8th, 2009

The NBA is launching a new set of playoff commercials, featuring some famous plays from the past. Not content to let the plays speak for themselves, the NBA’s video production staff waved their magic wand of technology and editing to appeal to the next generation of fans. I’m normally not one to mess [...]

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Air Rondo?

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

Who knew Rajon Rondo had hops like this? I did, and I’m sure Celtics fans knew as well, but did the rest of the general public who didn’t watch Rondo’s dunk as a freshman at Kentucky? One thing’s for sure: if they didn’t before, fans, and now the Orlando Magic, know Rondo has [...]

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Where Air Balled Free Throws Happen

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

Having watched Rajon Rondo since his freshman year at Kentucky, I’m well aware of his away-from-the-rim shooting woes. Because of his freakishly-long fingers, the Celtics point guard has never had the prettiest form. Granted, he’s improved his free throw shooting since he was in college (from mid 50 percent to the mid-to-high 60s [...]

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