Links: Doc Rivers, Coach Of The Year?
Plus Adriana Lima not sleeping with Marko Jaric…
Last season wasn’t a good one for Celtics fans, but it must’ve been even worse for Doc Rivers. The year began with us exposing Doc’s Stevie Wonder past, and then Doc responding. As the Celts went along, losing way more than they lost, Doc became the focal point, to the point where Bill Simmons wrote a column about Rivers being fired to try and get him fired, which caused enough of a stir that Rivers had to respond.
What a difference a year (and two All-Stars) makes. Today the Celts have the best record in the NBA at 11-1, and they’re the prohibitive favorite to win the Eastern Conference. Now, surely the anti-Doc people here will argue that Doc Watson could coach this team, what with Kevin Garnett all pumped up and actually motivated and stuff.
But it’s not that easy — I don’t care how many great players you have on a team, guys need some sort of structure, some kind of leadership. Whatever Doc is doing, besides ripping off Brad Pitt, it’s working.
It’s early, sure, but there are a few teams off to great starts. Assuming things continue the way they started, the names in the running for Coach Of The Year besides Doc will probably include Stan Van Jeremy, Larry Krystowiak, Mike D’Antoni, Gregg Popovich and Jerry Sloan. Only one of those guys had people calling for his head a year ago.
• A few years ago I wrote a small story on Marko Jaric for SLAM when he was playing for the LA Clippers. It was during the offseason, and Jaric was in Yugoslavia playing for his National Team. Someone gave me his cell phone number, which began with a “+” and had a lot of 0’s and dashes in it. I called and found Jaric chilling in his hotel room. We talked for a long time, about growing up in Belgrade, living in Greece and then, at that time, becoming a fixture on the LA club scene. And somehow we got around to his flawless English. Jaric told me…
“I’ve never taken a lesson. I grew up watching movies and listening to music. My teammates on the Clippers can’t believe that when I was really young, Tupac was my idol. In Belgrade at that time, I swear, half of Belgrade was East Coast and half was West Coast. I was West Coast, even back then.”
All that to say, Jaric is a pretty funny, well-rounded guy.
And now he’s a legend.
According to a bunch of papers and blogs, Marko Jaric is now dating Victoria’s Secret supermodel Adriana Lima. As Frank Lucas would say, “My man!”
One small (ahem) thing people seem to be missing out on, though: According to a GQ story last year, Adriana Lima does not believe in sex before marriage.
Perhaps this explains why Jaric is posting the highest field goal percentage of his life.
Suddenly he truly understands that every shot counts.
• Watched a lot of that Suns/Warriors game last night, and something just doesn’t feel right with Phoenix, specifically Steve Nash, so much so that I got out my laptop during the game to look up his numbers. While his shooting percentages are up across the board, his turnovers are also way up, almost one more per game than he averaged two seasons ago. I guess that Nash making turnovers is partly a function of the Phoenix offense — he’s supposed to run around and be crazy with the ball — but he’s also always been great at protecting the rock.
• One other thing I learned about Nash last night: He’s attempted 40 free throws this season…and hasn’t missed one yet. Maybe Dwight Howard needs to start playing soccer and riding a skateboard around Manhattan during the summer.
• Why is it in a movie or a TV show, whenever someone steps up to a microphone or a PA system, it gives an initial blast of feedback before settling down? It happens every time.
• Finally, today’s Quote of the Day goes to Brad Miller, who described Beno Udrih thusly: “He’s a typical, goofy European with tight pants, tight clothes — pretty standard. Definitely a metrosexual.”
70 Responses to “Links: Doc Rivers, Coach Of The Year?”
Nov.27 at 3:32 pm
white hot eboy says:
Brad Miller is my hero.
Nov.27 at 3:32 pm
white hot eboy says:
Adriana Lima is just………….unbelievable.
Nov.27 at 3:38 pm
Myles Brown says:
I’m considering a trip to every T’Wolves game this year just for a glance of Ms.Lima. I have lots of questions for Marko. Some of them I might even ask out loud. And I seriously want a Suns Warriors matchup in this years playoffs. Just so I can see Nash do his best Dirk impression.
Nov.27 at 3:47 pm
Bryan says:
Haters. I wear clothes that fit.
Nov.27 at 3:50 pm
white hot eboy says:
Shia, you are about as European as Shaq.
Nov.27 at 3:51 pm
Bryan says:
I think Lang just wanted to run pictures of chicks the last two days.
Nov.27 at 3:55 pm
Bryan says:
I still have been accused of wearing tight clothes.
Nov.27 at 3:55 pm
Lang Whitaker says:
So?
Nov.27 at 3:57 pm
Captain America says:
Of course she is not have a sexual relationship with Marko, right Adriana?
Nov.27 at 3:58 pm
white hot eboy says:
Yeah, for real, Shia, Lang should lead off the Links each day with a video of her walking down a runway at the Victoria Secret fashion show. It would be Kobe/Childs x’s a million times more beautiful.
Nov.27 at 4:00 pm
Sam Rubenstein says:
Oddly enough, Jaric was once traded for the male version of Ms. Lima. Sam Cassell.
Nov.27 at 4:27 pm
Phil B says:
brad miller is not my hero, dude’s a punk. jaric is. he needs to lock that down though.
Nov.27 at 4:46 pm
A Pimp Named Slickback says:
damn sam, what do you have against that ho? it must be personal since you went that low. maybe you ran into her randomly somewhere, confessed your undying love for her in the most pathetic way imaginable, and she blew you off for the sad sack of sh^t of a jerry’s kid that you are, and you have been crying into your pillow every since.
Nov.27 at 4:47 pm
TADOne says:
“Suddenly he realizes that every shot counts”….LOL. Great line, Lang. I think you may have been a comedian in your previous life.
Nov.27 at 4:49 pm
white hot eboy says:
Damn, Slickback, that’s rough. I believe Sam was trying to use the most opposite example of the beauty spectrum to show it’s ridculousness. I’m not speaking for Sam, just assuming. Although, I have used the Jerry’s kids line before, way more than once, about certain commentors who claim they have strong basketball games.
Nov.27 at 4:57 pm
H to the izzo says:
Somehow,I don’t think Slickback gets subtlety.
Nov.27 at 5:04 pm
Bryan says:
Also don’t hate on DDC I’m uploading their set from this weekend to youtube as we speak. They got a new drummer he’s a badass. Although not as good as the original.
Nov.27 at 5:07 pm
white hot eboy says:
Shia, you can’t abbreviated an unknown band name and have people actually read it and not think you are a simpleton. And wasn’t my comment posted yesterday. You need to catch up with the quickness.
Nov.27 at 5:08 pm
A Pimp Named Slickback says:
my name is “A Pimp Named Slickback”, not “slickback”, not “apns”. my name is “A Pimp Named Slickback”
Nov.27 at 5:09 pm
Sam Rubenstein says:
yes, sarcasm is a lost tool on some people. I like that you called her a ho though. Especially cause she allegedly does not have unmarried sex as Lang said.
Nov.27 at 5:13 pm
white hot eboy says:
I think Pimp Man Slick needs a nickname boys. Any ideas?
Nov.27 at 5:15 pm
A Pimp Named Slickback says:
i understand that you were trying to be funny, but sam cassell? thats just harsh
Nov.27 at 5:15 pm
Bryan says:
‘Scuse me Don’t Die Cindy is what DDC stands for. Sorry I wasn’t quick Eboy I took my bro to get his license for his birthday.I’m still working my way back into form here from my week off.
Nov.27 at 5:16 pm
H to the izzo says:
Can it be idiot Eboy?Pretty please
Nov.27 at 5:18 pm
white hot eboy says:
It’s up to him, Izzo.
Nov.27 at 5:19 pm
H to the izzo says:
Awww,I think “idiot” is apt.I actually posted on my blog for the first time in like a year btw
Nov.27 at 5:23 pm
white hot eboy says:
Izzo, Shia would get a kick out of it, for sure.
Nov.27 at 5:25 pm
H to the izzo says:
I have a legitimate beef.I think Shia would say “F*ck you” to a toaster just to pass the time
Nov.27 at 5:28 pm
albie1kenobi says:
i’m looking forward to tomorrow’s Links, I wonder whose picture will be on tomorrow.
and Adriana Lima… first time i saw a picture of hers (maybe 5 years ago?), those eyes just captured me. good for her to stay a virgin in that business. jaric, this is the first time ever cheering for you. good luck to you sir.
Nov.27 at 5:28 pm
white hot eboy says:
Shia, what say you?
Nov.27 at 5:32 pm
Bryan says:
Ha. I don’t understand why you’re so mad. I do say f*ck you to a lot of inanimate objects also.Slickback is a bit of a douche also if anyone wants my opinion on that.
Nov.27 at 5:35 pm
Bryan says:
Sorry it takes forever to upload vids to this garbage site.It’s gotta be tough to a be virgin , it’s hard for me to abstain and I’m no supermodel.
Nov.27 at 5:35 pm
H to the izzo says:
Ryan has a good idea about Slickbacls nickname over on Sams post.And Bryan,basically I get to watch no NBA this year
Nov.27 at 5:36 pm
albie1kenobi says:
is it possible for someone outside the country to watch any league pass game online? say if somone with a league pass give them his/her screen name and passwords on nba.com…
Nov.27 at 5:37 pm
Nadav says:
“my man” is to Frank Lucas,
as
“my ni**ga” is to Alonso Harris
Nov.27 at 5:37 pm
white hot eboy says:
Shia, your last post leaves questions out in the ether that need explanation.
Nov.27 at 5:38 pm
H to the izzo says:
albie:Thanks that’s a good idea,*turns to look at Eboy*
Nov.27 at 5:40 pm
white hot eboy says:
Possible. But I’m sure the screen name only works for one view per password at a time.
Nov.27 at 5:43 pm
white hot eboy says:
Lang, if you are going to continue the “hot” female trend tomorrow, invest some time into Julianne Huff. She may be pop culture newsworthy tomorrow, too.
Nov.27 at 5:43 pm
H to the izzo says:
It would be possible but not really plausible,the time difference is ridiculous,but thanks anyway.I’ll go without.So…….when does the SLAM college coverage start?
Nov.27 at 5:45 pm
Bryan says:
That sucks why can’t you see any games over there? Ridiculous. What questions are those Eboy?
Nov.27 at 5:46 pm
Bryan says:
Hayley Williams. Although I’m probably the only one who would find her attractive.
Nov.27 at 5:48 pm
H to the izzo says:
The rights were apparently sold to a different TV network,a network unavailable in my country
Nov.27 at 5:51 pm
Bryan says:
Sh*tty.I like NBA ball much better than college.Well I like any pro sport better than college.
Nov.27 at 5:52 pm
albie1kenobi says:
see the best thing about league pass online is all the games on played on league pass (which do not include TNT, ESPN, NBAtv broadcasted games) are archived for 48 hours AND you can fast forward/rewind the games. so you can still watch warriors beating the suns right now.
izzo i’d let you try it out with my NBA.com account, but i also don’t want to let my info out in the web. maybe we can figure something out…
Nov.27 at 5:55 pm
H to the izzo says:
Albie-That would be great and the right decision not to let out any info.You can Email at ampr51@hotmail.com if you would that would be great.
Nov.27 at 6:11 pm
albie1kenobi says:
izzo check your mail. let’s see if this experiment works.
Nov.27 at 6:15 pm
John E. Sanford says:
Lang I ain’t mad at ya posting honeys. Especially scantily clad ones.
Nov.27 at 6:24 pm
H to the izzo says:
Albie:I love you
Nov.27 at 6:39 pm
albie1kenobi says:
izzo: you forgot say no homo, but i understand.
Nov.27 at 6:46 pm
H to the izzo says:
Albie:I don’t care,I do.
Nov.27 at 7:04 pm
zebber says:
She’s not very good looking and I could coach those 3 players to 11-1.
Nov.27 at 7:59 pm
A Pimp Named Slickback says:
albie; if i may ask for the same. lezipwad@yahoo.com
Nov.27 at 8:29 pm
white hot eboy says:
Tarzan, you’re the dumbass? Figures.
Nov.27 at 8:42 pm
albie1kenobi says:
nooooooooooooooooooo…. APNS is Tarzan?
Nov.28 at 4:22 am
Tariq says:
First off, while I wouldn’t throw Ms. Lima out of bed, despite her alleged virtue, I can’t help feeling that she’s just a bit overrated. Secondly, “A Pimp Named Slickback” is from some show right? Was it The Boondocks?
Nov.28 at 4:27 am
Tariq says:
Oh, and for the next Links: Myriam Faris, please.
Nov.28 at 5:27 am
Russ Bengtson says:
Don’t Die Cindy?
Nov.28 at 6:18 am
Andrew says:
Ms Lima is talented.
Nov.28 at 7:22 am
Sesa says:
At least Jaric were able to grope Ms. Lima. If it isn’t working, there’s always a mixture of Sodas and Visine.
Nov.28 at 8:39 am
Rome says:
“Sodas and Visine”
Okay you have to explain that one?
Nov.28 at 9:05 am
backboard says:
IZZO, have you tried myp2p.eu???
Nov.28 at 9:34 am
Sesa says:
Why were my comment got deleted?
Nov.28 at 10:07 am
Sesa says:
Rome, I would like to explain it to you but my explanation can’t seemed to be posted. Stupid PHPs
Nov.28 at 11:19 am
baker's dozen (12-13) says:
The reason teh mic gives feedback is because they always “eat the mic” by putting their face way too close to it…the AV engineer obviously had the gain turned up a wee bit too high.
Nov.28 at 7:50 pm
backbreaker says:
how many people in the NBA do you think Adriana Lima has slept with.
Nov.29 at 4:22 am
davidR says:
adrianna lima.. theres a pic of her sitting on lenny kravitz’ face (they just met that day too) in a vibe picture book. it’s kind of hard to believe she doesnt believe in pre-marital sex
Nov.29 at 9:21 am
whisper2 says:
She lost virg…last summmer by secret old seducer, and then ran starting to be more ugly, and lost her virgin girl`s appearence…
So she need real hub…
Dec.2 at 1:54 am
Sesa says:
I’d still prefer to see Sharapova in one of the Victoria Secret’s lingerie or maybe without the lingerie.
Dec.3 at 1:03 pm
Gerard Himself says:
DavidR: that must mean Lenny did her. And I’m not kidding. Lenny did every woman he ever met. (most of them are 15 years younger than him too)
I hope the guy’s new album will finally be an instant classic once again. It’s been 10 years since his last good album, damn it. Maybe even more.
Sorry, ehm…. more Lima please?