A Busy Summer For Chris Bosh
It’s absolutely been a wild summer for Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh. His summer started when several NBA teams courting him before he finally settled in on the decision to come play back to the states and play with LeBron James and Dwyane Wade in south beach. He’s filled up the rest of his time by appearing in HBO’s Entourage to getting engaged to girlfriend Tammy Brook. Bosh was able to find another suitor to fit into his brand he’s been building in the United States and this time it’s Sports Illustrated.
Shirley Temples? Never would have guessed but I’m still riding.
LeBron James Seeks Dismissal Of Lawsuit Over Paternity Claims
You Aint My Daddy
Back on July 8, we posted the story of Leicester Stovell alleging he was the father of Miami Heat’s LeBron James. Stovell has already been shown that he wasn’t the father in a previous test but says that those test where falsified. Now James is trying to end this delusional man alleged family ties once and for all.
Lawyers for James and his mother filed papers in federal court seeking to dismiss the pending lawsuit. Their 14-page document says Stovell had completely failed to prove any of the facts alleged in his complaint. And they said he was motivated only by fame and money, calling Stovell’s actions a “fanciful hope for celebrity.”
“Stovell’s claims for millions of dollars from his putative son and Gloria James are based upon rank speculation,” said the court filing, “that a man who claims that as a 29-year-old lawyer he got a 15-year-old girl pregnant during a one-night stand and who never contributed a penny in child support would earn millions in commercial endorsements by crawling out of the woodwork after the child he never gave a thought to became an NBA star.”
Miami Heat’s Dwyane Wade Goes Undercover For Gatorade
Miami Heat’s Dwyane Wade went undercover to sell Gatorade at a Dick’s Sporting Goods store in the Chicago area. Guess most of the customers weren’t NBA fans because they seemed to be pretty clueless.
“Oh man my arm tired”, yeah I know I saw you in a wheelchair for it.
Miami Heat 3-Finger Foam Hand
Hoo-Bangin
Miami Heat fans can give LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh the finger like bitter fans of all the other 29 teams in the league have been doing since the decision.
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.
WTF: John Mayer
Can't Name One Song
John Mayer is coming to the city of Cleveland’s rescue and told the people at a recent concert in Ohio he would show up in Miami for his final show of his concert tour wearing the Cavaliers jersey he wore on stage that night, to once again send a message to LeBron James.
Thank you John Mayer, now the people of Cleveland can feed their children and sleep better at night knowing your on the job.
Dwyane Wade Blocks & Taunts little Tommy’s Shots
Been a rough week for little Tommy. First he witnessed him breaking an elbow racing towards third base from the outfield in Anaheim and now he’s caught being a victim of BLOCK CITY where Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade has been charged with representing.
Is all the off season criticism associated towards the Heat getting under the skin of the guard too?
Udonis Haslem Arrested For Marijuana
I Digg The Whole Blue Note Album Cover Theme
Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem was arrested for possession of 20 grams of marijuana following a traffic stop in Miami-Dade County. Haslem was stopped for speeding and the stopping officer said he smelled a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle
Haslem and a passenger, Antwain Fleming, where arrested and Udonis was charged with possession. The 20 grams of marijuana, a third-degree felony that could bring a maximum punishments of a $5,000 fine and a five-year prison sentence.
Haslem was released on bond and has spent all seven of his NBA seasons with the Heat. He recently signed a new five-year contract to stay with the team last month.
Chris Bosh Strikes Back
Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh is my dude, I’ve been in this guys corner since watching in person lead his Lincoln High School Tigers to the Texas state championship. But how does a millionaire handle those that are not in his corner and hide behind their internet IP addresses? He gets revenge on the internet gangsters, MC Gusto style.
Charles Barkley Calls LeBron James A Punk
The Round Mound of Rebound
LeBron James went to Twitter and tweeted that he’s keeping a mental note of everyone taking shots at him this summer and that set off another tirade from Hall of Famer Charles Barkley about the King With No Rings. While being interviewed on ESPN Radio 103.3 FM in Dallas/Fort Worth on Wednesday night, Barkley snapped.
“I want him to make sure that he puts my name on that (list). I thought that his little one-hour special was a punk move.”
Barkley continued his rant about the Heats trio’s welcome ceremony in the Miami, calling their dancing during the reception “a punk move,” too.
“He knows where I’ll be. I don’t run. I’m on TV every week, I’m easy to find.”
Miami Dolphins Brandon Marshall Wants To Play In The NBA
It Wont Be Long Before March
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brandon Marshall is already have plans for his career in the event of an NFL lockout and that’s to play in the NBA. With the NFLPA advising players to sock away 25% of their income Marshall is looking to play shooting guard for the Miami Heat or play shooting guard for the Denver Nuggets.
“Right now I’m no good,” the tree-time high school hoops letterman. “If I try out right now, they’ll be saying, ‘What is this guy thinking?’ But after some training I’ll be fine. I’ll be right back where I used to be.”
“Probably the better situation for me may be the Heat,” Marshall said. “They got those high salaries. I’ll come in and play (for the) minimum. … I just need minimum. Not for free. Minimum.”
Marshall is slated to make roughly $10 million from the Dolphins in 2011 and a minimum salary gig with the Heat would pay him around $500,000.
Miami Heats Carlos Arroyo Releases ‘Se Va Conmigo’
Newly acquired Miami Heat point guard Carlos Arroyo dropped a new reggaeton single with recording artist and fellow Puerto Rican, Yomo called “Se va Conmigo” (She comes with me).
How does Tony Parker or DeJuan Blair compare?
Zydrunas Ilgauskas Says Goodbye To The City Of Cleveland
Class Act
The city of Cleveland tears will be a little more heavier tonight knowing that a man who represented their city to the world now calls Miami home.
WTF: Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson & Larry Bird
Heat Dream
Having already played together on the 1992 United States Olympic team, Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird decided to give it go in the NBA together with the Miami Heat. Could you imagine if the trend had started way back in 1992 what the NBA might look like today?
LeBron James Miami Heat Jersey Fan Ejected From Cleveland Indians Game
On a night when the majority of fans attending Progressive Field came to watch New York Yankees Alex Rodriguez take his shot at recording his 600th home run against the Cleveland Indians instead witnessed a major distraction in the stands.
A man wearing a brand new LeBron James Miami Heat was escorted out of Progressive Field by police as fans began to shout obscenities at him and boos rang loudly in the left-field bleacher seats where he was sitting. Some fans even followed him to gate making him further aware of their disapproval in his choice of attire.
Usually I’m a one video per post but decided to give you the fans his girlfriend getting into the act too
Fan Tossed For LeBron James Miami Heat Jersey At Cleveland Indians Game
Get The Hell Outta Here Jerk
On a night when the majority of fans attending Progressive Field came to watch New York Yankees Alex Rodriguez take his shot at recording his 600th home run against the Cleveland Indians instead witnessed a major distraction in the stands.
A man wearing a brand new LeBron James Miami Heat was escorted out of Progressive Field by police as fans began to shout obscenities at him and boos rang loudly in the left-field bleacher seats where he was sitting. Some fans even followed him to gate making him further aware of their disapproval in his choice of attire.
The city of Cleveland has spoken and they aren’t going to let any fan come into their ballpark and flaunts James decision in their blue collar faces.
Jay-Z & LeBron James Relationship Become Strained?
Screw The Source XXL Is Where It's Been Since Oct. 2000
According to the New York Daily News Jay-Z’s relationship with LeBron James has become “strained” after the NBA star decided to join the Miami Heat. James ignored Jay-Z’s calls during the days leading up to his announcement which has Hova
“pissed, or at least disappointed, that LeBron didn’t consult with him.”
Why not I mean he’s already been crapped on by Charles Barkley, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and Michael Jordan.
Chris Bosh Finally Receives The LeBron James Treatment From Former Employer
No More CB4
Finally someone within the Toronto Raptors origination has spoken out about forward Chris Bosh departure to play alongside LeBron James and Dwyane Wade in Miami. First Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert ripped James in a letter for leaving his hometown immediately after his one-hour ESPN special and now Raptors president Bryan Colangelo has joined the party in talking about Bosh sitting out the finally weeks of the season.
Colangelo said that Bosh didn’t care down the stretch of the 2009-2010 season as the Raptors were battling with Chicago for the last playoff spot. He said Bosh chose not to play during the final games, despite being cleared to play.
“Whether he was mentally checked out or just wasn’t quite into it down the stretch, he wasn’t the same guy,” Colangelo said. “I think everybody saw that, but no one wanted to acknowledge it.”
So we now also have another NBA executive acknowledging that there was never really any control and just let Bosh do as he pleased as was the case with Gilbert.
Stephon Marbury Says Miami Heat Called But Turned Them Down
Crazy Man
Current Shanxi Zhongyu Brave Dragons guard Stephon Marbury of the Chinese Basketball League and once NBA star has said the Miami Heat in search of a point guard gave him a call for his services. However Marbury, 33, is enjoying his tenure in China and also said he declined.
(The Heat) “wanted a point guard,” Marbury told the People’s Daily of China, adding that he was contacted by Miami through the NBA Player’s Association. “But I don’t think a point guard would do much in the team as they’ve already had the three guys.”
Sure with a chance to get back into the NBA on a team that is pretty much guaranteed to be one of the remaining four teams in the Eastern Conference in the playoffs and he would rather keep playing with the Shanxi Zhongyu Brave Dragons? Hilarious!
How much are tickets going for in this guys head?
Minnesota Timberwolves President Says Michael Beasley Smoked Too Much Marijuana
Do We Have A Problem
The Minnesota Timberwolves on July 9 traded for forward Michael Beasley but team president David Kahn said on July 22 that Beasley “smoked too much marijuana” with the Miami Heat. Kahn has since been fined $50,000 by the NBA for those comments.
Minnesota traded two future second-round picks for Beasley. In 2008, he was fined $50,000 by the NBA for an incident involving marijuana and players Mario Chalmers and Darrell Arthur. But then again you do have the NBA commissioner David “The Goon” Stern on record saying that it’s not hidden secret that his players smoke marijuana.
San Antonio Spurs Announce Home Preseason Schedule
Via Spurs Press Release
[Via Spurs Press Release]
The San Antonio Spurs released their 2010-11 home preseason schedule today. The Spurs will play four preseason games at the AT&T Center highlighted by a match-up with the new-look Miami Heat.
Spurs fans will get their first chance to see Tiago Splitter, James Anderson and the rest of the Silver and Black in action when Dwayne Wade, LeBron James, Chris Bosh and the Heat visit the Alamo City on Saturday, Oct. 9. As part of the Euroleague American Tour 2010, the Spurs will host Caja Laboral of Spain on Saturday, Oct. 16. On Monday, Oct. 18, Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder will make a stop in San Antonio before the team closes out their home preseason schedule with a visit from their I-10 rival Houston Rockets on Thursday, Oct. 21.
Preseason tickets range in price from $10 – $175 and will go on sale this Saturday, July 24 at 10 a.m. Preseason tickets can be purchased at all Ticketmaster Ticket Center locations, charge by phone at (210) 225-TEAM, at the AT&T Center Southeast Box Office, or online at ticketmaster.com or spurs.com. The AT&T Center Box Office is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. on weekend event days.
All preseason games will be aired live on WOAI-AM 1200 AM with Bill Schoening calling the action and in Spanish on KCOR-AM 1300 with Paul Castro handling the play-by-play.
The Spurs preseason road games will be announced at a later date.
South Beach Hotels Capitalize On Miami Heat’s Three Kings
The Heat Is On
There are still three and a half months until the new look Miami Heat takes the court for the 2010-11 season, but South Beach hotels are already offering up specials in honor of the Three Kings, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh.
The Hotel Victor is offering the public a shot at its penthouse “Fit for a King” that normally has a retail value of $10,000 a night for only $163 in honor of the jersey numbers of the trio of Bosh 1; James 6; Wade 3.
Meanwhile, the Gansevoort Hotel in Miami Beach has created a “Heat Suite” to give high-end guests a chance to experience life like a superstar basketball player. For a mere $2,500 a night, the suite package includes a one-bedroom suite with an ocean-view balcony; use of a Ferrari F430 for a day; and a private VIP cabana at Plunge and the Three Kings jersey of your choice.
Cleveland’s It’s Not Us It’s You LeBron Breakup
The city of Cleveland has spoken a few times already on how they feel about LeBron James leaving their city for Miami. Now it looks as if they have put one foot in front of the other and moved on. That is till the Miami Heat come strolling into town.
Rick Ross Reaction To LeBron James Decision
I’ve been waiting forever to see something from rapper Rick Ross concerning LeBron James coming to the 305 area and now that wish has been answered. For those that don’t know “on da wood” means the Teflon Don isn’t going to be sitting with no Miami Joes instead he’ll have the hottest ticket in South Beach and that’s on the court.
