Adam Silver paced his office frantically. A few high-ranking NBA executives sat in the office with him, glancing at each other uneasily. “We have to do something to distract the viewers from the Sterling debacle.” Silver finally pronounced, continuing to tread the same path between his desk and the window. “Something bold, but not too…
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Josh Smith 25 Points Full Highlights (2/5/2014)
I sit at my computer, mouth agape, lost for words. Josh Smith, at the free throw line (0:30), clanks one badly off the back rim…but I look at the box score, and it reads “Smith Free Throw 1 of 2 (4 PTS)”. How could it be? The ball did not go through the hoop, therefore…
Read MoreMike Scott 18 Points Full Highlights (12/28/2013)
“Adam, you know I respect you, but could you possibly walk any louder? We’re supposed to be sneaking.” Adam Silver turned red at the admonishment of his boss, but the pitch blackness afforded him cover. “Sorry, sir,” he whispered demurely, pushing his glasses up his nose. “Do you know which room is his?” David Stern…
Read MoreMarcus Morris 22 Points Full Highlights (12/10/2013)
“The dream-viewer is almost ready, Dr. Stern.” “Thank you, Judy. Go ahead and hook up our test subject to the device.” Marcus Morris squirmed in his restraints, but the tranquilizers were already having an effect on his nervous system, and he felt a little groggy. “Dude, let me go! I don’t wanna be hooked up…
Read MoreCartier Martin 16 Points Full Highlights (11/11/2013)
The first thing that Cartier Martin noticed when he awoke is that he no longer was able to move his limbs. Looking down, he could see that he was strapped to some kind of table, a far cry from his comfy bed at home. “Looks like our visitor has awakened, fellas,” said a voice from…
Read MoreDerek Fisher 19 Points Full Highlights (5/7/2013)
“Hello, this is Grand Commissioner Stern.” Scott Brooks closed his eyes, steeling himself for the confrontation to come. “Commissioner, this is operative 26. I fear I have made a grave mistake.” “Continue.” “Our basketball unit recently acquired a new player, a man by the name of Derek Fisher. There is no room for him in…
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