Man Sues Mark Cuban, Carmelo Anthony, Jerry Buss & Jerry Reinsdorf
Hilarious
Jonathan Lee Riches is suing Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, Denver Nuggets superstar Carmelo Anthony, Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss and Chciago Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf from his prison cell. Riches is not new to suing people as he has sued George Bush, Martha Stewart, Steve Jobs, Michael Vick, Lady Gaga and even Somali pirates in the past. In his suit he says
Carmelo Anthony told me he is going to kill me … I was his former boyfriend and we were in a sexual relationship in 2000.
Mark Cuban stole my credit cards and tried to buy the Texas Rangers with my money. Mark Cuban assaulted me serving ice cream at Dairy Queen.
Jerry Buss sold me Jeannie Buss on eBay and I was promised a Lakers janitor job when I get out of prison for less than minimum wage.
Obviously, these are all not true.
Los Angeles Lakers Ron Artest Signs Pregnant Woman’s Stomach
If I told you about a professional athlete outside of racing sitting in an Indy car and signing a pregnant woman’s stomach, who would you guess? Yeah sounds like a job for Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest. Would you expect anything less from Ron-Ron?
Los Angeles Lakers Andrew Bynum Shows Off His BMW M6
This is for all you car enthusiast out there, which I am not, of Los Angeles Lakers Andrew Bynum showing off his BMW M6.
Los Angeles Lakers Sasha Vujacic Gets Training From Girlfriend Maria Sharapova
TALENT
Los Angeles Lakers guard Sasha Vujacic doesn’t get much playing time on an NBA court these days so he’s turning his attentions to the tennis court. Who better to get him up to speed that his girlfriend Maria Sharapova.
“She has helped me. We’ve helped each other, I think. As two pro athletes we both understand what the other is doing and going through, and what it takes to do well in what we do. She’s working hard. I’m working hard. It’s good together.”
Sharapova convinced Vujacic to train for the first time at the acclaimed IMG Academy in Florida, where she has trained most of her life. Sharapova is preparing for the U.S. Open but not exactly sure what Vujacic is training for?
Boston Celtics Doc Rivers Says Lakers Haven’t Beaten His Starting Five Yet
Gatorade Shower
Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers has a 2011 message for the Los Angeles Lakers: Beat our starting five and then brag about a title. Rivers appeared on ESPN 980 with host John Thompson and talked about titles, young guys needing to learn to live with no money and noentourage as well as LeBron James and Shaquille O’Neal.
“Number one you gotta congratulate them because they won. They still have not beaten our starting five. Our starting five against the Lakers starting five has a ring. Tell him don’t forget that. We will be back strong and Perk (Kendrick Perkins) will be there next year if there’s a game seven.”
On getting Shaquille O’Neal:
“He won’t change our style because we want to run. We have a saying, let’s try to score in the first six seconds and if not you try to execute the heck out of them. My biggest concern honestly coach is defensively because every time Shaq comes on the floor, everyone is going to run pick and roll and no one has been successful in figuring out how to use him and I’m no smarter than anyone else. That’s all we’ve been focusing on this summer is trying to figure out what we’re going to do in pick and rolls when he comes into the game.”
On LeBron-Chris Bosh-Dwyane Wade in Miami:
“Will it work? Eventually it will work. Will it work right away? I coach the Boston Celtics so I hope not. I do think people are all focusing on the wrong thing. I think everybody is talking about shots. Is there enough shots, will they have enough shots, will they be able to play together, whose going to take the last shot and that could cause turmoil, but I think the key for them is will they defend? Because if they defend and get stops, they’re talented enough offensively to get points.
Kobe Bryant & Kanye West In Studio Together
Can't Wait
Kanye West was putting the finishing touches on a remix of his sure to be classic ‘Power’ and enlisted the help of a true heavy weight, NBA champion Kobe Bryant. Mr. West took to his Twitter account to show off the definition of studio Power when he released a photo of some of the best in the entertainment business with Swizz Beats, Mos Def, the Los Angeles Lakers guard and himself.
Ron Artest Releases New York Mets Rap
Ron Artest hasn’t stopped his grind this summer just because he helped the Los Angeles Lakers win an NBA championship but has taken his talents to another league though. Artest has taken his rap talents and jump on the New York Mets back with his song titled “MetropoliTONS of Fun.”
Mr. Met and even Shake Shack get shout-out, what more could a Metropolitan fan want in a rap about their favorite club?
NBA 2K11 Allows Gamers To Play 10 Different Versions Of Michael Jordan
Did You Even See Him Play?
The makers of NBA2K11 have released details the game has a game mode entitled “The Jordan Challenge” which allows you to play 10 different versions of the NBA great.Fans can play whatever game they want in whatever order.
In each game, gamers are charged with different goals, including matching Jordan’s point totals and shooting percentage. Here are the 10 different versions of Jordan that can played, however two of the 10 challenges don’t have specific dates tied to it.
April 20, 1986: Jordan scores 63 vs. the Boston Celtics
March 28, 1990: Jordan scores 69 vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers
May 26, 1990: Jordan’s Game 3 Eastern Conference Finals vs. Detroit Pistons
Any date in 1990: Jordan’s battles that season against Dominique Wilkins and Atlanta Hawks
June 2 thru June 12: Jordan’s performance in the 1991 NBA Finals vs. Los Angeles Lakers
June 3, 1992: Jordan scores 35 in the first half vs. Portland Trail Blazers
March 18, 1995: Jordan scores 55 vs. the New York Knicks
June 16, 1996: Father Day Game in 1996 NBA Finals vs. Seattle SuperSonics
June 11, 1997: The Flu Game
June 14,1998: Jordan’s last game in a Chicago Bulls uniform
If you hit six three pointers in a row like Jordan did against the Trail Blazers in 1992, the virtual Jordan will shrug just like he did in real life on that night.
Los Angeles Lakers Ron Artest Plays Dodge Ball
How is Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest staying in shape for the upcoming NBA season? By playing dodge ball with Team Zankou Chicken. Whatever gets the juices flowing.
Did anyone ever used to play a version of dodge ball called trenches?
Los Angeles Lakers Ron Artest Throwing A “FCUK LeBron” Party
Where's The FCUK Sasha Vujacic Party?
Los Angeles Lakers Ron Artest is throwing a party and not just any party but a “FCUK LEBRON” party tomorrow night. Where does the craziness start and stop with Artest. When he was contacted about throwqing such party did he forget to take his crazy pills that morning? Artest is partnering up with “Upscale Crowd Entertainment” to host the Fcuk LeBron Celebration, which doesn’t sound to upscale. You can see what it’s all about at 225 East Houston St, New York City and dont forget the ladies get in free.
All I know is Rudy J already has VIP access.
Ron Artest Still Cashing In On Being In Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Lakers are just less than a month old of being NBA champions and Ron Artest is still living in the L.A. fast lane. Artest whose continuing on his talk show tour appeared on the Lopez Tonight Show to do a reenactment of his therapy session prior to Game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals.
His feelings on Kobe Bryant passing the ball still gets a chuckle out of me everytime.
Pau Gasol Is A Singer
Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol has turned his attention from the hardwood to the recording booth for charity. Gasol is using his free time in helping raise money for UNICEF on a track titled “Get It Together.” Raising awareness for UNICEF is not Gasol’s only stop as he is even raising awareness and support for pediatric research and medicine at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles.
On June 24, Gasol donned scrubs and observed a highly complex spinal procedure at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles where Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery, David Skaggs, MD, corrected a 13-year-old patient’s scoliosis.
No word though if Ron Artest has any intentions on delivering a Tru Warier recording contract.
WTF: Ron Artest
Timeout?!
Los Angeles Lakers Ron Artest showed up at the premiere of ‘The Twilight Saga: Eclipse’ with guest Mini-Kim Kardashian who was sporting batting gloves. I have know idea why she was wearing gloves in public, I guess I will have to ask style expert Rudy J if that’s what these hipsters are trying to make the next movement.
2010 NBA Finals Most Viewed Since 2001
Est. 1946
ABC averaged a 10.6 rating and 18.1 million viewers for the 2010 NBA Finals, up 26% in ratings and viewership from Los Angeles Lakers/Orlando Magic last year (8.4, 14.3 mil, five games), up 14% and 21% from Boston Celtics/Los Angeles Lakers in 2008 (9.3, 14.9 mil, six games), and up 71% and 95% from San Antonio Spurs/Cleveland Cavaliers in 2007 (6.2, 9.3 mil, four games).
This marks the most-viewed NBA Finals since Los Angeles Lakers/Philadelphia 76ers on NBC in 2001 (19.0 mil), and the second most-viewed since Chicago Bulls/Utah Jazz in 1998 (29.0 mil), Michael Jordan’s last NBA Finals.
This is only the second time since 1998 that the NBA Finals has averaged at least 18 million viewers. This only the second time in the past eight years that the NBA Finals has averaged a double-digit rating.
Los Angeles Lakers/Boston Celtics outdrew the last two seven-game NBA Finals San Antonio Spurs/Detroit Pistons in 2005 (12.5 mil) and Houston Rockets/New York Knicks in 1994 (17.3 mil).
Of the 15 NBA Finals since 1990 that did not involve Jordan and the Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers/Boston Celtics is the third-most viewed, behind the Los Angeles Lakers/Philadelphia 76ers series in 2001 (19.0 mil) and Houston Rockets/Orlando Magic in 1995 (20.1 mil).
However the Los Angeles Lakers/Boston Celtics ranks as the fifth-lowest rated NBA Finals to involve the Los Angeles Lakers in the past thirty years (15 series). It’s ahead of only Los Angeles Lakers/New Jersey Nets in 2002 (10.2), Los Angeles Lakers/Boston Celtics in 2008 (9.3), Los Angeles Lakers/Orlando Magic in 2009 (8.4) and Los Angeles Lakers/Philadelphia 76ers in 1980 (8.0).
For perspective, the 2010 NBA Finals finished behind the 2009 World Series, which averaged an 14.7 rating and 23.4 million viewers for six games.
The final game of the 2010 NBA Finals saw its largest audience and it was its largest for an NBA game since the end of the Chicago Bulls dynasty.
The Los Angeles Lakers Game 7 win over the Celtics drew a 15.6/27 final rating and 28.2 million viewers on ABC.
This marks the highest rated, most-viewed NBA game on any network since Chicago Bulls/Utah Jazz Game 6 in 1998, topping the previous highs of 14.7 Indiana Pacers/Los Angeles Lakers Game 6 in 2000 and 23.8 million viewers Los Angeles Lakers/Sacramento Kings Game 7 in 2002.
Additionally, this is easily the highest rated, most-viewed NBA game ever on ABC, topping the previous high of 13.8 and 21.8 million viewers for Los Angeles Lakers/Detroit Pistons Game 5 in 2004. This is the first time since that 2004 series that any NBA game has surpassed 20 million viewers.
Despite the big numbers Boston Celtics/Los Angeles Lakers finished behind previous Game 7s in the NBA Finals. New York Knicks/Houston Rockets Game 7 drew a 17.9 on NBC in 1994, Detroit Pistons/Los Angeles Lakers Game 7 drew a 21.2 on CBS in 1988, and Los Angeles Lakers/Boston Celtics Game 7 drew a 19.3 rating on CBS in 1984.
Ron Artest Releases ‘Champions’ Track
You gotta be a Boston Celtics fan right about now to not be a fan of Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest. Sure everyone hates the Lakers, except Laker fans, but Ron Ron is a different story since he’s unique and so authentic. Want any proof just watch his press conference after Game 7 of the NBA Finals, which can be seen here on this site.
Artest has done it all from going hard on Michael Jordan, smashing television cameras, smashing peoples faces, pulling down opponents shorts, singing for all the “Afghan Women“, doing interviews in his boxers, reenacting the Malice at the Palace in China, and creating tribute songs for Michael Jackson.
But Artest definitely left the best for last with his release of his new single “Champions.” Is he Rakim or the next Jay-Z, no but has he put himself above any other pro athlete trying to be a rapper? I would say yes and don’t bring up Joe Smith aka Joe Beast or some NFL tight end you follow on Twitter or Facebook and listen to his wack 16 but think he’s hot cause is he’s your favorite player.
It’s the official 2010 summer anthem of Sports Grind Entertainment cause in this heat where coming at you like “Tyson in his prime”.
2010 SGE’s NBA Playoffs Champion: Calvin Casey
2010 NBA Playoff Champion Calvin Casey
The 2010 NBA Playoffs have came to a close Thursday night with the Los Angeles Lakers defeating the Boston Celtics to earn the title back-to-back champions and that means it’s time to hand the NBA Playoffs Championship belt over to Calvin Casey. The predictions started early on the Sports Grind Entertainment as I declared shortly after last years championship and the signing of Ron Artest or resigning of Lamar Odom that the Los Angeles Lakers would be back in the finals. It didn’t stop there as Calvin Casey picked the Boston Celtics to appear in the NBA Finals before training camp had ended and Kevin Garnett still hobbling up court or before Rajon Rondo developed into one of the NBA’s elite.
But once the playoffs became real and our predictions where put to the test, Calvin Casey ran away with it only losing one series and that was him predicting the San Antonio Spurs to defeat the Phoenix Suns in the second round of the Western Conference. Here’s a look at the final records for everyone involved:
Calvin Casey 12-1
Rudy J 9-4
Salami 9-4
As with every year the winner gets the distinction of being number 1, a round of drinks, and in our side wager wins a brand new iPod touch.
Ron Artest & The Best Press Conference EVER!
“Hey people over there on your laptops! Hey over there on your laptops, acknowledge me!”
I hear you and will do sir, Queensbridge!
How Does Kobe’s Ass Taste Shaq?
Now that Kobe Bryant has one more ring than Shaquille O’Neal and achieved back-to-back championships without him, the question needs to be asked.
How does Kobe’s ass taste Shaq?
Sure it was all funny for the O’Neal camp and the Kobe haters back on that June summer night in 2008 after Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Boston Celtics but where is the Big Mouth now? Bryant might not have forgotten and neither did I.
So Shaq how does Kobe’s ass taste?
Los Angeles Lakers Ron Artest Thanks His Psychiatrist
Big shot or not ABC knew exactly what it was doing when they decided to have Los Angeles Lakers Ron Artest to be the first person they put a microphone in front of. There’s no doubt that Artest is a crazy dude lets not forget this season he created the platinum selling song “Afghan Women.”
The Afghan women wasn’t his last stop on his dedication tour as ABC’s sideline reporter Doris Burke found out as Artest gave his thank yous to his hood, Tru Warrior Records and to his psychiatrist. He never gave any actual comments about the game but who cares, name me another athlete that thanks his psychiatrist.
WTF: MCL & PCL of Kendrick Perkins
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The NBA Finals hasn’t seen a Game Seven since the Detroit Pistons and the San Antonio Spurs in 2005 until tonight but unfortunately Boston Celtics fans wont see their team at full strength. Instead of the technical fouls sidelining the Celtics center Kendricks Perkins it will be a torn MCL and torn PCL. But hey injuries are part of the game.
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Shannon Brown Forever Linked To NBA Finals
If you ever wanted to see what a million dollar moment looks like then witness these two dunks by Los Angeles Lakers guard Shannon Brown. The stage is the NBA Finals and Brown is forever linked to them. The alley-oop is the sickest of them all rating a 11 on a scale of 1 to 10.
Brown’s million dollar moments are even vuvuzela worthy.
NBA Finals Game 6 Overnight Ratings
Est. 1946
For the first time in the 2010 NBA Finals, overnight ratings declined from the previous game.
The Los Angeles Lakers uncompetitive Game 6 win over the Boston Celtics drew a 12.3 overnight rating on ABC Tuesday night, down 4% from Los Angeles Lakers/Boston Celtics Game 6 in 2008 (12.8), up 11% from Miami Heat/Dallas Mavericks Game 6 in 2006 (11.1), and up 17% from Detroit Pistons/San Antonio Spurs Game 6 in 2005 (10.5).
The 12.3 overnight is the second-highest of the series, behind Sunday’s Game 5 (12.8), and is tied as the 7th-highest for an NBA game on ABC since the network acquired the rights in 2002. Additionally, this is the second-highest overnight for Game 6 of the NBA Finals since 2000 (five games).
Tuesday’s game was only the fourth non-clinching Game 6 since 1984. The Detroit Pistons/San Antonio Spurs Game 6 in 2005 drew a 10.5 overnight,New York Knicks/Houston Rockets Game 6 in 1994 drew a 14.1 on NBC, and Detroit Pistons/Los Angeles Lakers Game 6 in 1988 drew a 15.4 on CBS.
Once again, the NBA Finals helped ABC win the night in primetime.
2010 San Antonio Spurs Summer League Schedule Announced
Via Spurs Press Release
[Via Spurs Press Release]
Twenty-two NBA teams, including 11 that appeared in the 2010 NBA Playoffs, will compete in this year’s NBA Summer League. For the second consecutive year, a team of NBA Development League Select players will also participate in the action taking place at the Thomas & Mack Center and the COX Pavilion on the campus of the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Marketing partners included in the event are adidas, EA SPORTS, Gatorade and T-Mobile.
A 58-game schedule of action will tip off on Friday, July 9, with four games scheduled at COX Pavilion. Teams slated for action on opening day include the Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, New Orleans Hornets and Phoenix Suns.
“While the NBA Summer League continues to grow, its core mission remains the same: allowing NBA teams to evaluate young talent and free agents, giving rookies the chance to get acclimated to the NBA and providing veterans a chance to fine-tune their games,” said Stu Jackson, Executive Vice President of NBA Basketball Operations.
This year’s event will feature the Washington Wizards, who won the top overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft. Other participating teams with top five selections in this year’s draft include the Minnesota Timberwolves (fourth overall pick) and the Sacramento Kings (fifth overall). Additionally, 10 of the top 14 picks are expected to participate in Las Vegas this summer.
“NBA fans have the chance to get a sneak peek at the league’s newest stars in an up close and family-friendly venue at NBA Summer League,” said Gail Hunter, NBA Senior Vice President of Events and Attractions.
Joining the above-mentioned teams scheduled to appear in Vegas this summer are the Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks, Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards.
Tickets for the 2010 NBA Summer League are on sale and can be purchased by calling 702-739-FANS, through UNLVtickets.com or by visiting the Thomas & Mack Center Box Office and UNLV Ticket Outlets. All general admission tickets are $25 for the day; seniors and children (3-12) are $15 for the day; and children two years and under are admitted free of charge.
2010 NBA Summer League Game Schedule:
All Times listed are local Las Vegas time.
Monday July 12
Thomas & Mack
3:30 PM – San Antonio vs. Minnesota
Wednesday July 14
Thomas & Mack
3:30 PM – Atlanta vs. San Antonio
Thursday July 15
COX Pavilion
1 PM – LA Lakers vs. San Antonio
Saturday July 17
COX Pavilion
5 PM – LA Clippers vs. San Antonio
Sunday July 18
Thomas & Mack
1:30 PM – San Antonio vs. Memphis
WTF: Pau Gasol
Murse Or Purse
Funny how Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol walks around with the nickname Paula and here his is entering the Staples Center for Game 6 of the NBA Finals with a Louis Vuitton purse or murse if you got to get all techinical on me.
Still hilarious Paula. I guess the GEICO Caveman is using the purse to carry around logs and other fire making materials, you know just encase.
