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Worst of the Night: October 28, 2009
on Oct 29, 2009 in Los Angeles Clippers Elton Brand Cleveland Cavaliers Philadelphia 76ers New Orleans Hornets Memphis Grizzlies I can't believe so many teams passed on DeJuan Blair Boston Celtics Shaq Hey, look! It's the 2009-10 NBA Coach of the Year...now 0-2.The Philadelphia 76ers: The Orlando Magic were without Rashard Lewis, who was suspended for 10 games after testing positive for an elevated level of testosterone (I always knew he was on 'rh...



Worst of Opening Night: October 27, 2009
on Oct 28, 2009 in Worst of the Night Dallas Mavericks Los Angeles Clippers Portland Trail Blazers Cleveland Cavaliers Houston Rockets Boston Celtics Los Angeles Lakers Shaq Thanks to Stephanie G. for today's pic.The Cleveland Craboliers: On paper, Cleveland's talent level is off the charts, particularly after the additions of Shaq, Anthony Parker and Jamario Moon. They got to open the season at home, where they lost onl...



Phil and Kobe: Man love denied
on Oct 28, 2009 in Kobe Bryant Phil Jackson man love don't leave Phil hanging Mamba fan submissions I have a new favorite video of all time. Watch as Phil Jackson, in all his infinite and goofy whiteness, tries to fist bump his franchise player. Only Kobe leaves poor Phil hanging, so P-Jax is forced to pass it off by fist bumping his own face. I ki...



At least Blake Griffin got injured playing basketball...
on Oct 27, 2009 in The Official Basketbawful Dumb Injury Hall of Shame Boston Celtics Glen "Big Baby" Davis ...unlike Glen "Big Baby" Davis, who apparently broke his thumb "in an altercation with a former college teammate." Davis needs surgery to repair the damaged digit and could miss up to two months. Oh, and he might be suspended, too. Said Celtics co-o...



And they are who we thought they were...
on Oct 27, 2009 in Los Angeles Clippers Bill Simmons Blake Griffin they are who we thought they were Stop looking so surprised. The Clippers define fail.I couldn't help but spit up a little when I read this part of Bill Simmons' 2009-10 NBA preview:The Clippers are going to be good. The parts fit. They have size, shooting and rebounding. They can pl...



Worst NBA-themed jacket ever?
on Oct 26, 2009 in SI Vault Kobe Bryant Shaq ugly ass jacket fan submissions I'll let you be the judge. (But here's a hint: Yes. Or, at least, I hope it's the worst. Heaven help us if it isn't.) Also, is that The Big O Face or The Big Constipation Face? Or...is it both?!Hat Tip: From Andy Gray's excellent SI Vault Photo twitt...