The People’s Book It: Kidjock – Day 1
The Basketball Jones is giving away a TBJ t-shirt and a Ball Claw to the person who can put together the longest streak from now till the end of the season. If you’d like to give it a shot, email us. Kojo, the floor is yours.
Dallas [-6] over LA CLIPPERS (home team in CAPS)
Dallas sucks against anyone with a winning record. Thankfully, the Clippers are still in the league.
[TBJ Record: 64-76-3 (45%) | People’s Record: 13-13-2 (50%) | Kojo’s Streak: 0 | Mood: Hyped | Food: Ribs]
Comments (4)Ep. 286: Rookies
The Basketball Jones — The Fix — Episode 286 (.mp3)
On today’s show, Skeets and I discuss this year’s rookie crop, who should win ROY, and college ball versus the pro game. We say also say adios to a team going nowhere, and take a hilarious call about well manicured beards. Enjoy.
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Comments (19)The People’s Book It: Xiao – Day 3.5
The Basketball Jones is giving away a TBJ t-shirt and a Ball Claw (apparently to collect dust), to the person who can put together the longest streak from now till the end of the season. If you’d like to give it a shot, email us. Xiao, on the verge of tying NDEddie Mac for the lead at 3.
Miami [+22.5] over BOSTON
Probably will have to spend some quality time at church today praying for Miami and hopefully pull this one off.
[TBJ Record: 64-76-3 (45%) | People’s Record: 13-12-2 (52%) | Xiao’s Streak: 2/2 (Wins/Pushes) | Mood: Tired | Food: Hollywood Gelato]
Comments (12)The People’s Book It: Xiao – Day 3
The Basketball Jones is giving away a TBJ t-shirt and a Ball Claw (apparently to collect dust), to the person who can put together the longest streak from now till the end of the season. If you’d like to give it a shot, email us. Xiao, on the verge of tying NDEddie Mac for the lead at 3.
Phoenix [-6] over NEW JERSEY
Vince Carter is feeling like he needs an extended summer vacation, so he’s going to fake an injury after getting fouled and leave the game, which leads to a furious RJ stabbing him in the face at half time.
PS: Yes, I’m from Toronto, how did you know? (Ed. Homer)
[TBJ Record: 64-76-2 (45%) | People’s Record: 13-12-1 (52%) | Xiao’s Streak: 2 | Mood: Anxious | Food: Baba Ghanoush]
Comments (2)The People’s Book It: Xiao – Day 2
The Basketball Jones is giving away a TBJ t-shirt and a Ball Claw (apparently to collect dust), to the person who can put together the longest streak from now till the end of the season. If you’d like to give it a shot, email us.
Phoenix [-2] over PHILADELPHIA
I think the dozen authentic Philly cheesesteaks Shaq is gonna eat throughout the day will fuel him and the Suns to victory.
[TBJ Record: 63-76-2 (45%) | People’s Record: 12-12-1 (50%) | Xiao’s Streak: 1 | Mood: Nervous | Food: Back for limited time only McRibs]
Comments (8)Ep. 285: Business In The Front …
The Basketball Jones — The Fix — Episode 285 (.mp3)
On today’s show, Tas and I discuss the up-and-down Nuggets, Oden getting scolded for playing a little pick-up ball, your e-mails about Garnett and the MVP race, NBA players we wish had mullets, and much, much more. Enjoy.
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Comments (10)BDL Bedlam Brackets, Update
Day four of the completely pointless, albeit oddly entertaining, BDL Bedlam Tournament is in the books. We’ve still got eight first round match-ups to roll out, but in the meantime three regions are up and waiting for you. Voting will remain open until Sunday.
Lord Baron Region
– No. 4 Shaquille O’Neal vs. No. 13 Bruce Bowen’s defense
– No. 5 Ronny Turiaf’s dancing vs. No. 12 Lamar Odom’s clothing line
– No. 1 Baron Davis’ beard vs. No. 16 Sean Williams’ headband
– No. 8 Steve Nash in transition vs. No. 9 Manu’s pump fake
– No. 6 Josh Smith stat line vs. No. 11 Amare
– No. 3 Ernie, Charles & Kenny vs. No. 14 St. Patty Day jerseys
– No. 7 Kevin Garnett’s intensity vs. No. 10 Stephen Jackson’s tattoo
– No. 2 Isiah Thomas vs. No. 15 Squatch
*****
West Region
– No. 4 Draft day suits vs. No. 13 ‘Where Amazing Happens’
– No. 5 David Stern vs. No. 12 ‘Tommy Points’
– No. 1 West playoff race vs. No. 16 Walter Herrmann’s hands
– No. 8 Heat dance team vs. No. 9 Kings’ dance team (Currently: 56%–44%)
– No. 6 Chris Bosh on YouTube vs. No. 11 Ron Artest
– No. 3 Mark Cuban vs. No. 14 Phil Jackson’s throne
– No. 7 Eddy Curry line vs. No. 10 Zach Randolph, PG
– No. 2 Hubie Brown vs. No. 15 Craig Sager (Currently: 56%–44%)
*****
Kobe Region
– No. 4 Stan Van Gundy vs. No. 13 Andrei Kirilenko’s once-a-year deal
– No. 5 Tim Duncan’s bank shot vs. No. 12 Jeff Van Gundy (Currently: 45%–55%)
– No. 1 Kobe Bryant vs. No. 16 ‘NBA super fan’ Drew
– No. 8 Pistons’ Zoo Crew vs. No. 9 Gilbert Arenas’ blog
– No. 6 Mutombo’s finger wag vs. No. 11 Dirk’s fadeaway jumper
– No. 3 Greg Oden’s GO-hawk vs. No. 14 Big Ben’s headband
– No. 7 Dwight’s Superman vs. No. 10 Gerald Green’s cupcake (Currently: 52%–48%)
– No. 2 Rockets’ 22-game winning streak vs. No. 15 Lakers’ ‘Lights Out’
Go, vote, don’t die.
Comments (3)The People’s Book It: Xiao – Day 1.5
The Basketball Jones is giving away a TBJ t-shirt and a Ball Claw to the person who can put together the longest streak from now till the end of the season. If you’d like to give it a shot, email us.
DENVER [-8] over Dallas
Don’t think Dallas can score much without their #1 scorer. So even if Denver doesn’t play defense, they’ll be able to outscore Dallas easy.
[TBJ Record: 62-76-2 (45%) | People’s Record: 11-12-1 (47%) | Xiao’s Streak: 1 Push | Mood: Hyper | Food: Porkchop]
Comments (8)Are You A Homer?
Take off those rose-colored glasses and take a look around. Ya see that? That’s called reality, bub.
A homer is someone who just can’t see what’s really going on. A homer gets really, really high after a win, but forgets about a loss after a cuddly sleep with his/her team blankey. A homer crosses his/her fingers/toes on every free throw.
A homer is convinced Mike Dunleavy can be an All-Star. A homer thought the Trail Blazers had a shot at the postseason before the season started (a homer still thinks the Blazers can sneak in). A homer often uses the saying: “Oh ya, if everything goes right for us, we will surprise some people”. Um, no, you won’t.
Conversely, cheering for your favorite team does not make you a homer. Getting angry at boneheaded players does not make you a homer. Yelling at someone to get the hell out of the way if he/she is in front of the television is kosher. Thinking your team has a shot at trading for LeBron James doesn’t make you a homer, it makes you an idiot.
So, are you a homer?
Comments (15)Ep. 284: Feeling Left Out?
The Basketball Jones — The Fix — Episode 284 (.mp3)
On today’s show, Skeets and Tas discuss where Kevin Garnett sits in this wild MVP race, the latest twist in the Raptors’ Ford/Calderon point guard situation, Gatorade, Webber, The Hills and much, much more.
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