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Chloe Sevigny & Lou Reed at a Knicks game. Lou looks pretty bummed out. You think he misses Nate Robinson?

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Is it me or does Lou Reed share a striking resemblance to that one drawing of Merlin Mann?

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CB4 is this summer’s starting domino. When he falls it will start the landslide. My theory:

Lets say that LeBron James is in New York meeting with the Knicks. He’s sitting in a booth at Buddha Bar next to Gallinari and two Italian businesswomen in power suits, and he’s impressed. He’s almost done with Cleveland, but he needs the Knicks to add one more piece. He shoots Chris Bosh a text. Something like “Iz ya boy Bron-bron. Come 2 Gotham. I’ll b here.” That tips every other domino, including (God willing) “Dwayne Wade signs with Chicago.”

But lets say LeBron gets cold feet. He’s been flirting with all these coastal teams, but in the long run he’s just a good ole Cleveland boy and always will be. THEN it gets interesting, and really not good for the Knicks. Then Dwayne Wade shoots Chris Bosh a text. “CB4 wat up with ya? South Beach got the heat. You coming or wat?” Then the dominos tip the other direction.

I guess what I’m saying is that Chris Bosh is definitely leaving, and that his next team might become the team of the decade.

I know it’s not even All-Star weekend yet and it’s still a long ways until the next season begins, but next year is going to be so crazy for basketball. New Magic arena, ridiculous free agents, John Wall, Brooklyn Nets? Shit is Planters, yo.

Let’s just fast-forward to a Lakers/(Cavs or Celtics) finals already and get this season over with, amirte?

Which Jersey Shore Character Are You: LeBron James

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Which Jersey Shore Character Are You: Pau Gasol & Kobe Bryant

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The more I stare at this image, the more I am starting to believe it might be my favorite basketball photo, possibly ever. There are just far too many good things going on at once in this photo. Where do I start? You got the classic Lakers/Celtics rivalry, the Laker girls with their anti-Celtics shirts, those nice leather Nikes the C’s are wearing…oh and yeah it’s Danny Ainge and Kurt Rambis colliding mid-air with his glasses falling off his face. For better or worse, the NBA will never have a moment like this ever again.

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Yo dawg I herd u like Shawn Kemp so here’s a photo of the Reign Man wearing a Sonics Shawn Kemp raincoat holding a Sonics umbrella while it’s raining in Seattle.

RIP Seattle basketball. Let this photo forever commemorate your legacy.

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Adidas Originals Phantom II NBA Pack

It’s a shame these shoes only look decent from the back.

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“…Mullin is said to have sunk 194 consecutive jumpers during a workout. So pure is the stroke of such shooters that it is oblivious to all attempts at sabotage, both external, or internal. A journalist buddy of mine has a friend who used to work at a beach club on Long Island. He recalls once coming up on Mullin at the club, a few years after Mullin left St. John’s and before he quit drinking. It was late one summer night, almost dark, and the friend heard sounds coming from a nearby basketball court. Checking it out, he discovered Mullin, standing there by himself, taking swigs of beer with his right hand and launching one-handed three-pointers with his left, a partially completed six-pack at his side. Shot after shot sank through the net. Swig. Swish. Swig. Swish. Swig. Swish.”

— Chris Ballard, The Art of a Beautiful Game

ED. NOTE: Yea I read basketball books, want to fight about it?

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Kareem: Fire Walk With Me

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Off-Season Holiday Guide ‘09

The Inflatable Defender: Life-size Ben Wallace blow-up doll

Though this came out in ‘06 when Big Ben and the Pistons were at the height of their game, that doesn’t take away from the fact how amazing this is. The Inflatable Defender makes for a PERFECT gift for basketball fans or your 75-year-old grandmother. Why just imagine her excitement when she wakes up in the middle of the night to a 7-foot Ben Wallace by her nightstand!

FEATURES:

• Life-size dimensions: 84” high and 65” across at the arms when inflated.
• Thick PVC material reinforced at the bottom for durability.
• Base holds water for better stability.
• Repair Kit included.
• Equipped with 2 handles for easy movement and play value.
• Um…it’s a life-size blow-up Ben Wallace, with afro, what more features do you need???

I’m actually thinking of getting this as my Christmas Tree this year. Hang ornaments off Ben’s arms, string some lights, put a star on his afro, then put it on top of a train set and place it in front of my window like in Home Alone. Totally not weird, right?

RETAIL PRICE: $49.99

Buy it at Amazon.com for: $24.99

More info: InflatableDefender.com

I am serious about possibly purchasing this and turning it into my Christmas Tree. I mean it’s got so many uses even after the fact! Think of all the pranks…

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Remember when Shaq got his eye poked on Curb? Or was that his f*cking knee? Sorry. Not sure why I just cursed like that. I think because it sounds cool? Go @#*% yourself.

Miss u Larry David/Shaq-era Lakers. Also, I would like to take this time to remind people of the NBA Off-Season blog. Some great contributors there, plus just because it’s not the playoffs doesn’t mean the NBA isn’t as entertaining. Unless of course you’re the New Jersey Nets or the L.A. Clippers. That’s just a lost cause.

“But don’t blush…just keep this on the hush”

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(cue Reservoir Dogs theme)

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Original Euro: Sarunas Marciulionis

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