Chase Budinger just hasn’t been the same since he exploded his knees. He used to be a high-flying rim destroyer with a confident jumpshot. Now, his jumper is borked because he can’t get the lift he used to, and he can’t dunk with nearly the same amount of fury because every time he tries to…
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Chase Budinger 18 Points Full Highlights (3/16/2015)
In a description just ten days ago I penned these words: “If I don’t get five Timberwolves fans in the comments section saying “Thanks Mr. DownToBuck” for my selfless devotion to their team, I am officially not going to make any more Timberwolves highlights ever again, forever. […] Even if Chase Budinger scores 18 with…
Read MoreChase Budinger 19 Points Full Highlights (12/19/2014)
Usually my made-up nicknames for players are stated in jest. However, Chase Budinger’s nickname “Chasetity Belt” is proclaimed straight-faced and without humorous intent. This is because Chase Budinger’s play with the Timberwolves is much like wearing a chastity belt against one’s will. Chase is not aggressive at all, in much the same way that a…
Read MoreChase Budinger 24 Points/5 Threes Full Highlights (4/4/2014)
Chase “Chasetity Belt” Budinger has been injured for a bunch of the season, a fact which is often brought up by Wolves fans in defense of their disappointing record. Usually in conjunction with the health woes of other, better players, but still. Once you start bringing up Budinger as an excuse you sound desperate. He’s…
Read MoreChase Budinger 17 Points Full Highlights (4/9/2013)
Here’s an interesting stat that the Warriors commentators brought up during last night’s Warriors-Wolves game: both Chase Budinger and Kevin Love have only appeared in 18 games this season. One of them got legitimately injured in a game, and the other purposely broke his hand doing knuckle pushups so he could lower his value and…
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