“Damn, I love Fazoli’s! This was the raddest idea ever!” yelled Mike Miller, waving two complimentary breadsticks in the air like an aircraft marshaller. “Mama mia! Italy rules!” Danilo Gallinari sat in a booth of the fast-food restaurant with several of his Nuggets teammates, a plate of fettuccine Alfredo untouched in front of him. A…
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Gigi Datome 12 Points Full Highlights (3/28/2015)
Despite the fresh loss, only a few hours old, to the visiting Clippers, the mood in the Olive Garden was exuberant. “This was a great suggestion, Gigi. God damn, I love these frickin’ breadsticks!” shouted Jared Sullinger through mouthfuls of half-chewed bread. He held up two of the free item and waved them excitedly. “I…
Read MoreDennis Schröder Career High 11 Points/5 Steals Full Highlights (11/8/2014)
Dennis Schröder’s dour expression contrasted starkly with the merriment surround him. The “Wunderbar Weiner Platter” that was placed in front of him at the table was untouched. Seated around were his Atlanta Hawk’s teammates, all happily conversing and enjoying their food. Chants of “Eins, Zwei, Drei, sich betrinken!” emanated throughout the dimly lit space. Walking…
Read MoreJose Calderon 16 Points/9 Assists Full Highlights (4/26/2014)
The mood at the Dallas-area Chipotle was jubilant. “…and then it went straight in! Like it was no big deal! Ha ha ha, WOOOOOO!” Shawn Marion was retelling the story of Vince Cater’s game winning shot earlier that afternoon against the Spurs. Ignoring, of course, that the shot was the whole reason they were there…
Read MoreMatthew Dellavedova 11 Points/10 Assists Full Highlights (3/20/2014)
“Oy! I just put some shrimp on the barbie!” yelled Spencer Hawes as he dug into the shrimp that came with his gigantic steaks. The rest of the team laughed as Spencer ate without regard for cleanliness or manners, except for Matthew Dellavedova, who sat sullenly without food in front of him. “Hey, Delly, Outback…
Read MoreJose Calderon 23 Points/7 Threes/9 Assists Full Highlights (12/20/2013)
“Hey Jose, put on this sombrero!” Jose Calderon tried to decline the Mexican-styled hat. “No, no, Dirk, sombreros are not really part of my culture.” But the wide-brimmed article was placed on his head anyway. “Yeah! Wooooo!” Monta Ellis shouted, holding up a hard-shell taco in one hand and a cup of Baja Blast in…
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