“Big Baby” Likes What He Sees in the Mirror
Plus: Dwight Howard is getting paid.
-The Magic have signed D12 to a 5 year/$85 million extension. That’s a lot of money for a 21 year old.
“This was really where I wanted to be. I want to retire in Orlando,'’ Howard said. “Me and Mickey Mouse will be here forever.'’
-Glen “Big Baby” Davis likes to look at himself in the mirror.
It hasn’t escaped the notice of observers at Celtics practices that Glen Davis gazes into the large mirror at the end of the gym floor during nearly every break in the action.
“He’s got a lot of bad habits we need to work on,” said assistant coach Clifford Ray with a smile.
“It’s just the Celtics jersey,” Davis said. “I like seeing it and seeing me in it. I did the same thing when we had the press conference. I kept looking at the Celtics jersey.”
(I agree. Fat looks great in green.)
-The NBA is starting up an enormous 2-on-2 tourney in China. (Via: YAYsports!)
-Here’s an update on Durant’s shoe deal (Thanks to reader Jeremy E. Miller for the tip):
What will likely happen from here? According to the people I have spoken with today, Goodwin is not at all pleased with my story from yesterday and I’d fully expect him to deny that this secret agreement exists.
Goodwin will also want to keep the focus on an actual shoe deal for Durant and shift the media spotlight away from the $40M promise I reported. As I mention above, my story is picking up steam and interest, so it is in Goodwin’s best interest to change the subject from “secret agreements” to a “signed shoe deal” as soon as possible. Expect a Durant shoe deal to be done before week’s end.
(CNBC’s Darren Rovell is disputing what Sports Business Radio is reporting in regards to Aaron Goodwin’s cut in the shoe deal.)
-Marc Gasol, Pau’s younger brother, is going to stay in Spain next season.
-The mad geniuses at The Wizznutzz with their “incites” on Gil Arenas’s dream to own a private island.
15 Responses to ““Big Baby” Likes What He Sees in the Mirror”
Jul.12 at 3:09 pm
white hot eboy says:
Jacob Bradley.
Jul.12 at 3:39 pm
The Brooklyn Boy says:
Dwight and Mickey Mouse together forever. Intriguing. The new, improved version of Franchise and the Cat?
Jul.12 at 3:58 pm
Frees says:
Big Baby must be the only person that likes looking at Big Baby, except maybe John Amaechi…
Jul.12 at 4:05 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
Nobody puts Big Baby in a corner.
Jul.12 at 4:19 pm
Renton says:
This could easily be the worst nickname in the NBA. Well, that and Boobie.
Jul.12 at 4:32 pm
Slobodan Chutzpah says:
Nice to see The Wizznutzz get some love. Among all these tiring wannabe-hacks that write for blogs trying to sound witty and sarcastic but ending up sounding glib, samey and cynical (and this applies to some of the stuff on Slamonline as well), these guys (or guy) stand up like a sore thumb. They really are smart, funny, original and crazy. And that’s saying something.
Jul.12 at 4:57 pm
Max Airington says:
The Jordan Mules contest is still one of the greatest things ever.
Jul.12 at 5:05 pm
Greased Up Deaf Guy aka Clay Davis says:
i would go live on gilberts island. the currency is gonna be based off swag, right?
Jul.12 at 5:08 pm
Greased Up Deaf Guy aka Clay Davis says:
kia rondo for most improved?
Jul.12 at 6:29 pm
nothin _personal says:
There is no corner big enough to fit Glenn!
P.s. It’s funny how you preview each of my blog rant subjects, Marcel. After the Portland expiriment, “Tips on how to draft a Euro prospect” is coming soon. Ok, i’ll stop the self promotion now…
Jul.12 at 6:30 pm
DP says:
He looks in the mirror so he can keep his self esteem up. My brother does it all the time. He is always in the mirror telling himself no matter what nobody says he is truly beautiful. That is probably what Big Baby is saying. play wit it.
Jul.12 at 8:32 pm
Chukaz says:
Big Bady should hang out with Jason Maxille (or however you spell his last name. I’ll learn to spell it as soon as he learns to play ball) to loose some weight. I think that someone has to get Big Baby and Dr. Phil together to talk about Big Baby’s problem. An ugly person, by law, is not allowed to like himself.
Jul.13 at 3:15 am
Naptown's Carl Denney says:
John “Hot Rod” Williams Rocks (and eats!)
Jul.13 at 3:26 am
Carl Denney says:
Hot Rod Williams anybody? Fries come wit him…
Jul.31 at 4:11 pm
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