Yao Ming got tons of votes for the All-Star game even when he was injured. You all know the reason. Nationalism! The Chinese citizenry stuffed the ballot box for him. So why can’t Montenegrins do the same for Nikola Pekovic? Are they not nationalistic enough? Knowing what I now know about that general region of…
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Anthony Tolliver 21 Points/5 Threes Full Highlights (1/10/2014)
Remember The Decision part Deux? It was like LeBron/ESPN’s decision to go to Miami except it was Anthony Tolliver and a webcam and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Fun times. But no one is criticizing Tolliver for leaving Minnesota, like they would if James left Miami. In fact, no one notices when he does anything, because he…
Read MoreAndrea Bargnani 19 Points Full Highlights (1/9/2014)
There are some people who are under the impression that Andrea Bargnani is to blame for the Knicks’ horrible season. Those people are wrong. While Bargnani has not been great and his acquisition was questionable, he is performing about as well as expected. His career-high rebound rate is evidence of this. Here are some aspects…
Read MoreEvan Fournier 19 Points/4 Threes Full Highlights (1/9/2014)
My feeble knowledge of France is entirely sourced from the “Madeline” series of children’s books. It’s been a while since I read them, actually, so some of the details are a little fuzzy. Here’s a rundown of what I have figured out about the mysterious European country: -There are a lot of mischievous little girls…
Read MoreChanning Frye 22 Points/5 Threes Full Highlights (1/8/2014)
I already detailed in a previous description how Channing Frye’s heart was cruelly stepped upon by a heartless wench named Clara, and how the succubus herself contributed to Channing’s health issues. But that doesn’t explain the sudden flareup of heart troubles that he experienced before the 2012-2013 season, troubles that kept him relegated to the…
Read MoreJonas Valanciunas 16 Points/4 Dunks Full Highlights (1/8/2014)
Lots of NBA players have a signature move. Dirk’s Fadeaway. Kanter’s up-and-under. Curry’s chuck-a-horrible-contested-three. They can go to those things if their team needs points. Jonas Valanciunas had the “mini-pump-fake-at-the-elbow-hope-defender-bites-if-not-do-it-again-and-drive-for-a-dunk”. One of the first highlights I ever saw of him in his rookie year was this exact move. Though I kind of feel like its…
Read MoreAnthony Davis 21 Points/1 Three Full Highlights (1/8/2014)
“And there’s another three for Anthony Davis.” You’d better get used to hearing that phrase. We all know he’s been working on the shot since he flaunted it at that USA showcase or whatever that thing in Vegas was. I understand why he would want to add it to his game; I love shooting threes…
Read MoreJan Vesely 12 Points Full Highlights (1/8/2014)
I’ve been watching too many Wizards games for my own good. Why do I subject myself to it? Because anything seems good compared to watching the Bucks. Anyway, I’ve noticed that the Wizards are making a concerted effort to play Jan Vesely. He’s always looked good in Summer League, even hitting jumpers, and apparently he…
Read MorePero Antic Career High 16 Points Full Highlights (1/8/2014)
With Al Horford sidelined temporarily with a torn boob, the Hawks really needed someone to step up and take up the space on the court where he used to reside. But instead of getting a guy like Horford they got a guy named Pero Antic. He likes to shoot threes. And he’s Macedonian. But don’t…
Read MoreBradley Beal 21 Points Full Highlights (1/7/2014)
Bradley Beal heard a knock at his door. He looked up from the letter he was penning in surprise. “Who could my visitor be? I am not anticipating the company of any of my friends. Perhaps it is that beggar Vesely, beseeching me for scraps from my table. What a detestable fellow that man is.”…
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