The 2-Man Weave

The 2008 NBA playoffs have me thinking about superheroes for two reasons: (1) Every time Dwight Howard touches the ball someone calls him Superman, and (2) every time-out comes equipped with its very own Ironman commercial. I decided that if Dwight Howard is Superman (sorry Shaq), and Damon Stoudamire is still Mighty Mouse—although not nearly [...]

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TheBaron: So before Brandon Roy pulled off the greatest play of his career so far, the plan for the Blazers was patience and 2009.
29Slim: All that cap room we’re going to have in ‘09?
B: Yessir. But now, has anything changed? Oden changes a lot of stuff, as does getting out of the losing-season streak. Has [...]

In the interest of transparency, I need to begin this post by revealing a poorly kept secret: I don’t like the Lakers, or Kobe Bryant. They’re my least favorite of anything. Of all time. Ever. It’s them, gefilte fish, and people who text message when they drive. The last thing I want is for anyone [...]

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Slim29: Okay, numero uno: BronBron’s MaMa.

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B: Did you notice Doug Collins on that video? He seemed pretty upset with the wrap-up foul, claiming that a player can get injured really easily through that.
S: ‘Cause the alternative is really safe.

B: That’s right, just hit ‘em in the face from behind, or even throw ‘em into the [...]

TheBaron: I’m having trouble waking up this morning. Get me going.
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29Slim: Now, you know how much I hate the Lakers, but Rony Turiaf getting tossed for this?

B: Terrible. If Price doesn’t bleed, that’s not called. So here’s to having thin skin and a sharp temple bone.
S: Pretty sure that’s called a skull.
B: Yeah, but someone [...]