Dirk Nowitzki stood on the clouds. To either side of him were ornate Romanesque columns that extended into the distance until they disappeared into the haze. Seeing nothing else to do, he walked down the colonnade with only his thoughts to keep him company. Dimly, he remembered that he had just finished playing in a…
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Mario Hezonja Career High 30 Points/5 Assists Full Highlights (4/6/2019)
Mario Hezonja relaxed in his modest Manhattan apartment. The lights were dim and soft instrumental hip-hop was playing through his sound system: exactly what he needed to unwind after partying with his teammates well into the early morning. Reclined on his modern, minimalist sofa, he let the sounds of the music wash over him, soothing…
Read MoreGorgui Dieng 19 Points Full Highlights (4/5/2019)
“Dear Diary, The winter season in Minnesota is filled with many trials. The cold is harsh, but can be warded off with adequate layers of clothing. The lack of sunlight is depressing, but the bright lights of the arena are helpful. The Christmastime gift-giving season is tiresome, but fulfilling in its own way. However, this…
Read MoreAlex Caruso Career High 32 Points/5 Assists Full Highlights (4/5/2019)
Alex Caruso stood in front of the mirror in the visitor’s locker room. He sighed heavily. He knew he should be happy, but… Running has hand over the top of his head, he cursed his genetics for what had to be the fiftieth time that day. Sure, he could hang up thirty points on a…
Read MoreMario Hezonja Triple Double 16 Pts/16 Rebs/11 Asts Full Highlights (4/5/2019)
Mario Hezonja slipped his light-blocking mask over his eyes, hoping to get some sleep on the flight that was going back to New York. With his noise-cancelling headphones playing some chill instrumental beats to drown out the light amount of chatter that was coming from his teammates, he was sure that rest would be coming…
Read MoreMario Hezonja Career High 29 Points/5 Assists Full Highlights (4/3/2019)
Mario Hezonja was sitting on the team plane when he felt an inexplicable feeling overtake his body. After a few seconds spent feeling like he was being jostled by gentle ocean waves, the sensations became mental rather than physical as they directly entered his mind. Somehow feeling compelled by this strange, but soothing, sensation in…
Read MoreJonas Valanciunas Career High 34 Points/20 Rebounds/5 Assists Full Highlights (3/30/2019)
Jonas Valanciunas realized that he was lying on his back in the grass. Since this was not where he expected to be after having just finished playing in an NBA game, he didn’t yet open his eyes. Instead, he thought about what might have led him to this situation. Had he gotten blisteringly drunk and…
Read MoreLuke Kornet 17 Points/3 Blocks Full Highlights (3/30/2019)
Luke Kornet was heading towards the locker room when his eye happened to catch something sitting on top of a nearby trash can. It looked like food. Walking over to take a closer look, Luke’s suspicions were confirmed: it was food. Nearly untouched and looking rather pristine, the tray of corndogs still, if Luke got…
Read MoreBuddy Hield 27 Points Full Highlights (3/28/2019)
Today I overcame my fear and plugged in the custom cryptocurrency mining hardware that Buddy made for me. Buddy is my 12-foot-tall 3D-printed naked purple plastic statue of Buddy Hield and he’s basically a genius the likes of which could go toe-to-toe intellectually with any of the greatest thinkers of our time. One of the…
Read MoreBruno Caboclo Career High 24 Points Full Highlights (3/25/2019)
Bruno Caboclo walked the halls of the FedEx Forum with intent and purpose. A kind maintenance person had given him the directions he needed, so he made lefts and rights with confidence that he never would have shown otherwise. Occasionally, he passed an arena employee who would congratulate him on the good game; he received…
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