Story – Page 96 – DownToBuck

Nene 20 Points Full Highlights (1/17/2015)

“Marcin, do you ever think about…getting old?” Marcin Gortat looked over to where Nene was studying his reflection in the mirror. “Sometimes. Why you ask?” Nene pulled at his beard and shook his head. “I’m getting gray hairs on my face, man. I’m not ready to get old. I’m not ready to die.” “I think…

Elfrid Payton Career High 22 Points/12 Assists Full Highlights (1/16/2015)

The board was laid out in front of Elfrid Payton, the pieces arranged precisely. Across from him was fellow rookie Devyn Marble. They had taken refuge in one of the lesser-used training rooms, and thus far, had not been disturbed in their studies. “And you see here, with this seemingly obvious move, bishop G-1, that…

Patty Mills 18 Points Full Highlights (1/16/2015)

“Thanks for having me over, Tim. You’re the best,” Patty said, walking into Tim Duncan’s home. “Maybe you’ll help clear my mind a bit.” Tim closed the door behind his teammate. “That’s the plan, Patty. Let’s sit in the den and talk this through.” The two Spurs sat across from each other, Patty in a…

Tristan Thompson 24 Points Full Highlights (1/16/2015)

Tristan lay half-awake in his bed, thinking about what he would like to eat for breakfast. There were at least six different kinds of cereal in his cupboards; some Golden Grahams or Cookie Crisp would be pretty tasty. He also had ingredients for omelettes or pancakes, options that would be even tastier but also require…

Giannis Antetokounmpo 16 Points/3 Dunks Full Highlights (1/15/2015)

The entrance to the temple was built from large stones. Looking closer, Giannis could see that a single gemstone was embedded cleanly into the center of each. Rubies, sapphires, and chalcedonies shimmered underneath the purple light of the sky. Also on these stones were inscriptions in a language unknown to him, and, given the utterly…

Jared Sullinger 27 Points Full Highlights (1/12/2015)

“Now, Jared, I’m sure you know why I called you in for this one-on-one meeting,” said Celtics coach Brad Stevens. Jared sat, confused, across the desk from his coach. “Is it because I’m not getting enough rebounds? I’ll try harder, I promise.” Brad squeezed the bridge of his nose between his fingertips as if attempting…

Jonas Valanciunas Career High 31 Points Full Highlights (1/12/2015)

Jonas Valanciunas had grown to like the sport of American football. He still did not understand the nuances of the game, or, for that matter, any but the most basic aspects of the game at all. That was okay with him. Sports weren’t about deep analysis and careful scrutiny. They were about having fun and…

Gorgui Dieng 18 Points/3 Dunks Full Highlights (1/10/2015)

“Gorgui, man, I could use some of your African wisdom right about now.” Gorgui looked over to see Shabazz Muhammad wearing a very pleading expression on his face. “Last time I tell you story of how Moon and Sun Came to Dwell in the Sky, you make fun. Maybe if Shabazz did not dismiss Gorgui’s…

Kelly Olynyk 23 Points Full Highlights (1/9/2015)

“Forgot my shades.” Kelly Olynyk walked in to the storage room, grabbed his sunglasses, put them on, and walked out without another word. The members of Starcubism, minus their keyboardist, looked at each other. “Don’t tell me you expected that, Moonbeam.” Ferguson said agitatedly after briefly being buoyed by Kelly’s reappearance. Moonbeam wore a different…

Derrick Favors 22 Points Full Highlights (1/9/2015)

Sometimes things don’t work out like you want them to. A few months ago I self-published the first run of my trademarked “Flavors of Favors” cookbooks. Now, let the record show that these are some good-ass cookbooks. But you can’t do anything without marketing, and DTB didn’t have much of it. I mean, yeah, I…