W.I.N.N.E.R.S.
Blowouts and photos of blocked shots.
First, a sad goodbye to Rick Carlisle, a coach who did the best he could through all kinds of craziness in Indy. As wild and fun to laugh at/lament for all of the ills of society as the Pacers were, Rick was always the dullest of personalities. He was forced out of Detroit after building the foundation of a champion, and he kept going back to the playoffs undermanned. Worst of all, he was forced to endure the Triple Single a.k.a. L’il Dun on his way out. Good luck in the future Pacers.
What does W.I.N.N.E.R.S. stand for? Great question!
And now to hand out some awards.
CHICAGO: I’m torn between Ben Gordon and Luol Deng, and even the swagger of Nocioni. But every year there has to be a breakout star of the playoffs. It’s happening earlier than ever this year, but it is Luol Deng. He gets the award for this game, although you could also give it to Dwyane Wade’s various protective pads. Nah, it’s Deng.
TORONTO: Chris Bosh. Not only did he play like a franchise player and as they say “assert his will on the game”, but he did this which is also pictured here. If the victim of that block had been Vince not RJ, it would have set a record for most wallpapered picture in the history of Canada.
PHOENIX: Steve Nash. He got a little 24 minute workout, some oohs and aahs, nice passes, then he got to lay on his back and watch an NBA playoff game courtside. Not bad work if you can get it. People have been wondering how the Suns will hold up with the way D’Antoni kept his bench on such a short leash all season. This is how. By scoring a bajillion points, causing the other team’s best player to have to exert more energy controlling his frustrated facial expressions on national TV than playing basketball. Also by napping through the fourth quarters.
16 Responses to “W.I.N.N.E.R.S.”
Apr.25 at 4:55 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
If there’s a photo of Zo snuffing Tyrus Thomas and leaving him crumpled up in a little ball in the paint, that one would be good, too.
Apr.25 at 4:58 pm
Ryan Jones says:
You’re hating on Anthony Parker.
Apr.25 at 4:58 pm
Dean (not the first guy) says:
The record for most wallpapered picture in the history of Canada (which is currently Pam Anderson covered in maple syrup playing Hockey on a frozen lake) will come in a week or so when the photo of VC15 crying hugging his mother is taken. Oh, and this has nothing to do with the raps ….. he will cry because we will realize that nobody likes him and his game … even Jkidd.
Apr.25 at 5:16 pm
Max Airington says:
Will I Never Near Ejaculation Regarding Scarlett? Nah, that couldnt be it.
Apr.25 at 5:18 pm
Kene says:
W.I.N.N.E.R.S? ..Where Is Nellie’s Never Ending Road Show?…lol…is that a real acronym, or are those letters just place-holders waiting on a good idea? If it’s the latter, how about this for a title?
The R.I.M! (Ring Is Mine!)
….feel free to compensate me with one of those free prizes y’all are always giving away…lol.
Apr.25 at 5:22 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
Rick Carlisle is “stepping down”? Off the end of a plank with a sword at his back, I presume.
Apr.25 at 5:23 pm
Tariq says:
Whence Idiosyncratic Niceties Negate Erratic Responses to Sam (I’m not sure what that means)
Apr.25 at 5:26 pm
Bryant Reeves says:
WINNERS - Who Is Now Nearly Earning Respect, Sam?
Apr.25 at 5:31 pm
Bryant Reeves says:
Who I (sam) Nominate Now: Effort = Respect = Stardom
Apr.25 at 5:36 pm
Bryant Reeves says:
Were It Not Noticed, Everyone (would) React Sorely
Apr.25 at 5:37 pm
Bryant Reeves says:
this is fun, but it is going to get me fired
Apr.25 at 5:41 pm
Bryant Reeves says:
Max - Will I Not Nearly Ejaculate Researching Scarlett?
Apr.25 at 5:45 pm
DubsGonDoIt says:
Any predictions on tonights games S.A.M.?
I got the Mavs, Spurs & Cavs winning.
Apr.25 at 5:55 pm
DubsGonDoIt says:
S.A.M. good looking on the Triple Single a.k.a. Lil’ Dun blog link .. can’t ever get enough of the brilliance that is Lil’ Dun
Apr.25 at 7:42 pm
LJ McKay says:
Win It Now. Nothing Else Really Satisfies.
Apr.25 at 7:58 pm
Sam Rubenstein says:
I agree with your picks on tonight. But more importantly I just saw that it has been reported Larry Brown is interviewing for the Grizzlies job. You know they will end up getting Oden or Durant, and as someone that really enjoys watching both of those young men play basketball, I am prepared to hate them for the next decade if Larry Brown is their coach.