First Team all-NBA G- Kobe Bryant (5th place in my MVP voting) Kobe Bryant is still doing it, man. Surrounded by more question marks than any Laker roster since the Malone/Payton experiment in ’03-’04, Bryant has been forced to watch injuries, roster changes and a monumental coaching switch derail the first third of the season. The Lakers are a losing team, stuck … [Read more...] about Joe Manganiello’s Trimester all-NBA selections: First Team
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O Caption My Caption! Spike Lee 12/18/10
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell There is often nothing funnier than capturing a facial expression or occurrence at the right time, or, should we say, the most inopportune time. I challenge you, loyal readers, to view the picture below and provide a captivating caption that will cause “the shores a-crowding” with “people all exulting.” Should you provide the wittiest of … [Read more...] about O Caption My Caption! Spike Lee 12/18/10
NBA Splinters | October 2nd, 2009
By Paul Gotham Van Gundy criticizes Carter's defense...or lack thereof It sure didn't take long, and it sure comes as no surprise that Stan Van Gundy voiced his displeasure with Vince Carter's defensive effort in practice. On the second day of practice, Wednesday, Carter decided to take off a play and let JJ Redick go back door for an easy deuce. Van Gundy let Carter … [Read more...] about NBA Splinters | October 2nd, 2009
Trick or Treat
The day of ghouls and goblins is upon us, so come on faithful readers of CCWW and share some tricks or treats with deserving members of the sports world. I got a treat for New York Knick head coach, Mike D'Antoni. Coach D'Antoni what's your flavor? Do you like Three Musketeers? I got a bag full after you took the overpaid, uninspired, and … [Read more...] about Trick or Treat
White Hart Lane and the Importance of Frugality
The only objection I have against European club football is not having playoffs. As an American sports fan, this is a hard concept for me to grasp. Despite no postseason, relegation encompasses all the anxiety and excitement of a playoff. As the regular season winds down, the bottom of the table plays out like the BCS as teams desperately try to avoid relegation to the league … [Read more...] about White Hart Lane and the Importance of Frugality