Silence reigned in the concrete confines of room 162 at Kamloops Mega Storage, a sharp contrast to the cacophony that had been present just a few moments earlier. The remaining bandmembers of Starcubism looked solemn, except for one, who had adopted his usual serene manner. “So, uh, Moonbeam, do we have a timetable or anything…
Read MoreDay: December 18, 2014
Giannis Antetokounmpo 11 Points Full Highlights (12/18/2014)
How long until the NBA starts calling Giannis Antetokounmpo for a carry every time he dribbles the ball? It’s easy to drive by people if you have that advantage (Allen Iverson says hello). One day the league is gonna be like “Hey refs we got a new point of emphasis for you so uh you…
Read MoreJared Dudley 19 Points Full Highlights (12/18/2014)
Last year I wrote this line in reference to Jared Dudley’s jumpshooting: “He hasn’t been altogether successful at hitting them, considering how open he’s been, but that’s okay”. It is no longer okay, now that he’s on the team geographically proximate to me. This guy rarely shoots contested shots, and his teammates do a good…
Read MoreBen McLemore 22 Points Full Highlights (12/18/2014)
After a poor rookie season, Ben McLemore is finally showing us why he was drafted seventh overall in the 2013 draft. His three-point shot has come along well and, in general, he’s just shooting better from everywhere on the court. I don’t exactly remember, since I’m drunk for most of these descriptions, but I probably…
Read MoreJerryd Bayless 17 Points/5 Assists Full Highlights (12/18/2014)
If identifying NBA players was a requirement for becoming an NBA commentator, the Kings commentators just lost their jobs. “Jared Dudley”? Really? I know that Jerryd and Jared have the same bald head and the same headband, but one is a tubby veteran who mostly shoots threes and the other is…a tubby veteran who mostly…
Read MoreCole Aldrich 13 Points/10 Rebounds Full Highlights (12/18/2014)
Longtime connoisseurs of these descriptions might notice some differences from when I started. Namely, that I don’t call people busts all the time anymore. I must be getting old and soft. It used to be that no player was spared the wrath of my scepter of bustitude. John Wall? Bust. Markieff Morris? Bust. Tristan Thompson,…
Read MoreNikola Mirotic 13 Points Full Highlights (12/18/2014)
With Jabari Parker out for the season, the race for Rookie of the Year has just been busted wide open. None of the rookies so far are impressing with raw stats, so the winner will have to possess intangibles to make him appealing to the voters. Nikola Mirotic has a bunch of ’em, presented here…
Read MoreDante Cunningham 16 Points Full Highlights (12/18/2014)
This is what Dante Cunningham does. He shoots long jumpers. He might have other aspects of his game which are above average; if he does, I don’t know about them. His long-two launching ability is matched by few. It only makes sense, then, that he’d attempt to add a corner three to his arsenal. It’s…
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