DeAndre Jordan awoke in an unfamiliar room. His luxurious bedding at home had been replaced by a tough cot. Outside his window sailed endless pinpoints of light that could only be stars. Before he could do any more than register these facts, he was faced with what must have been some kind of alien. Surprised,…
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Donatas Motiejunas All 150 Post Moves Full Highlights (2014-2015 Season Post Move-ilation Part II)
The Schaub Memorial Orphanage was dark. Donatas walked the silent halls, halls which had been decorated by the children’s artwork. It was a much more modern place than the orphanage in Lithuania had been. There were just two children in each room, instead of twenty or thirty. There was no fireplace, and even if there…
Read MoreDonatas Motiejunas All 150 Post Moves Full Highlights (2014-2015 Season Post Move-ilation Part I)
“I would now like to bring up to the podium Mr. Donatas Motiejunas, the new honorary director of the Schaub Memorial Orphanage!” To a rousing chorus of applause, Donatas sheepishly got up from his seat and walked up to the front. His dream was coming true. When he got to the podium and squinted through…
Read MoreStephen Curry All 286 Three-Pointers Full Highlights (2014-2015 Season Three-ilation Part II)
Stephen listened with annoyance at the voicemail message on Klay’s phone, giving his teammate a long opportunity to answer the call. “You’ve reached Klay Thompson’s phone, but he’s not available to take your call. Please leave a message…” Hanging up, Stephen shook his head. The messages he had been leaving were all being ignored. Even…
Read MoreStephen Curry All 286 Three-Pointers Full Highlights (2014-2015 Season Three-ilation Part I)
Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson sat in their getaway car, almost uncertain what to do next. They had just sneaked into Steve Kerr’s house, into his very bedroom, and stolen the magical three-point shooting amulet which he had been wearing around his neck. Now that they had the enchanted object, they realized that neither of…
Read MoreJordan Clarkson 26 Points/6 Assists Full Highlights (4/12/2015)
Jordan Clarkson lingered in the locker room after the game. The off-season was fast approaching for him and his teammates, and he wanted to enjoy the postgame atmosphere for a little while longer. He closed his eyes as he relaxed in front of his locker, contemplating all that he had accomplished this year, as well…
Read MoreDanilo Gallinari Career High 47 Points Full Highlights (4/10/2015)
“Hey man, great game tonight, too bad about the loss, huh?” Wilson Chandler wandered over to Danilo Gallinari’s locker. Danilo looked up, startled, as he hurriedly packed up his stuff. “What? Oh, yeah. I was really feeling it, and the guys kept finding me. I Liked the way they played tonight, lots of hustle, it…
Read MoreErsan Ilyasova Career High 34 Points Full Highlights (3/26/2015)
The Milwaukee Bucks were jubilant. They had just beaten the Heat on a last-second miracle the previous night, and their flight out of Miami wasn’t until the evening, meaning they had a whole day to enjoy the finest South Beach had to offer. —————————————-——————— “Hey Ers! Me and some of the guys are heading to…
Read MoreGiannis Antetokounmpo 23 Points Full Highlights (3/20/2015)
Giannis felt himself lying on grass. There had been no grass on that other world. That could only mean… He was back home. “Giannis? Giannis?” called Ersan Ilyasova’s distinctive voice. “Giannis!?!? Where you are?” “Where did he go? Should we call the police?” came Jabari Parker’s voice from around the corner of the arena. “I…
Read MoreAndrew Nicholson 14 Points Full Highlights (3/6/2015)
Chained to the gray stone of the dungeon walls, Andrew Nicholson contemplated his fate. The evil King Vaughn had taken him to this dismal place as punishment for crimes undisclosed. There had been no trial or even an explanation. From the piercing screams that periodically echoed throughout the chamber, he figured that he was in…
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