LeBron in the Dunk Contest?

8.03.09 2:13 pm by Matt

During All-Star 2009, LeBron threatened to “clean up” the Dunk Contest. He hinted that if the rules were tightened up and he talked some fellow superstars into it, he’d participate.

Here’s the thing: sure, LeBron can jump high. REALLY high. But there’s just a limit to how high people can jump. Through the legs and a variant thereof is the go-to move in the finals every year, which leads to boredom, which led to a push toward creativity, costumes, and chicanery of all sorts.

Since LeBron and his superstar competitors can only repeat the through-the-legs so many times, I’m here to bring some ideas to the table for an All-Star filled Dunk Contest.
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Aq’s FAQs 3: Shaq to Cleveland?

7.03.09 9:36 am by Matt

A huge, monumental, incredible trade occurred last week. Shaquille O’Neal was purchased for the low, low price of expiring contracts. What are the ramifications, you ask? That’s why I’m here. Some of fans’ burning questions about the Shaq-to-Cleveland trade.

Q: How will Mike Brown integrate Shaq into the offense?
A: He’ll think up a second play. Play 1: Stand around and watch LeBron. Play 2: Stand around and watch Shaq. He spent all of Friday working on that. See, here’s page 3 of Brown’s playbook.
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What to Watch this Weekend – 5/1-5/3

5.01.09 2:30 pm by Alex

Here’s a rundown of what to watch this weekend:

Friday May 1

  • NBA – Atlanta Hawks at Miami Heat (8:00 PM ET, ESPN) – Possible elimination game for Miami in a series that determines who earns the right to get dominated by Cleveland in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Saturday May 2

  • Horse Racing – Kentucky Derby 135 (4:00 PM ET, NBC) – All the Triple Crown talks begin here. You can follow the derby on twitter as well: http://twitter.com/derbyoaks.
  • NBA – Game 7: Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics (8:00 PM ET, TNT) - With 7 overtimes in the first 6 games of this series, including last night’s gem, how could anyone not want to watch this? Final game of one of the most exciting opening-round series ever.

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