Desmond Mason Is Afraid To Shoot
I just read something on Mavs Moneyball that nearly made me spit up my superior mediastinum:
Eddie Sefko throws out the possibility of DFW native Desmond Mason joining the Mavs next season. Fun Desmond Mason fact — he hasn’t attempted a three all season and is 2 for 9 outside 12 feet. NOT a good shooter…
Hold on a second. Let me rent a Zipcar, drive really, really fast and then jam on the breaks.
You’re telling me Desmond Mason has only made two shots from roughly 12-feet plus for the entire season? No. He’s only attempted nine of ‘em? Come on. This has to be some type of sick joke and/or typo, right?
Um, nope. Check out Mason’s NBA Hot Zone:
Yeah, this is probably a good time to remind you that Desmond Mason is officially listed as part SHOOTING guard! He’s a shooting guard that doesn’t shoot!
I mean, I knew the guy loved that stupid little one-handed running/jump hook in lane, but seriously — nine shots from just a few feet outside the key? No threes? Unbelievable. Hitch or no hitch.
Midweek Links [Mavs Moneyball]
Desmond Mason Has A Weird Free Throw Motion [Information Leafblower]
The Chris Paul Cock Block
What do you think hurt Julius Hodge more — a real bullet or a punch to the golden nuggets?
Thanks Ben Rossiter!
Chris Paul Punches Julius Hodge Below the Belt [YouTube]
Comments (1)Kinda Ballin’: The AZ Rankings
When you’re on top of the rankings, you have nowhere to go but down. But when you’re at the bottom of the rankings, you just suck ass. Thus, by process of elimination, the middle of the rankings is the ideal place to be.
Every Tuesday, the AZ Rankings lists the four most ho-hum teams in the league. Why? Because mediocrity is deadly, people. Dead-ly.
Last week it was Indy, Minny, Golden State-y, and Milwaukee. This week…
14. New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets: I tried watching the Hornets play last Sunday with my dangerously hung-over friend, Ken. Ugh. The Bee’s had like, 12 turnovers in the first 9 minutes. Didn’t take long to realize watching Ken try to keep down Cheetohs, Fuzzy Peaches, and Ginger Ale was much more entertaining. (Note: Tyson Chandler’s mo-hawk is even ordinary!)
15. Washington Wizards: I feel a l’il dirty about placing my third fourth favorite team in this spot — easy, UM — but well… they deserve it. They’re playing like a bunch of rusty seesaws down by Marsh Pond. (No, not because they’re playing up-and-down, but because they smell like bird shit and kiddie pee.) Stop floundering, stop stepping backwards, and stop wasting AGENT ZERO!
16. Indiana Pacers: Uh-oh. I’ve already run out of ways to describe the Pacers’ mediocrity, even though I know they’ll be on this list every single week. Um… um… JO’s forehead looks smaller since he shaved the rows, no?
17. Philadelphia 76ers: Two things: 1) I’m sticking with my “Sixers will suck / Iverson will be traded” prediction. Yeah, don’t be fooled by the 3-3 record; this team sucks and they’ll be huffing paint in the basement with the Knicks soon enough. 2) When it’s all said and done, I think this kid’s cackle (at the :18 mark) might best sum up this Sixers season.
Comments (1)ESPN: “Hornets Increase Buzz With First 4-0 Start”
Warriors-Hornets’ Headlines Left On The Cutting Room Floor
“Un-BEE-lievable! Hornets Stay Undefeated”
“Hornets Flex Anteriorly Rounded Gaster; Beat Warriors”
“It’s That Damn Chris Paul, He’s So Hornet Right Now; Hornets Win!”
“Thirsty Hornets Suck Warriors’ Rich-Carbohydrate Fluids; Win 97-93″
“Hornets Protect Undefeated Papery Nest; Bzzzzz…”
“Warriors Forget Raid At Home; Lose To Hornets”
“Float Like An Oklahoman; Sting Like A Bee And/Or Hornet”
“Warriors Allergenic; Hornets Victorious In Game Of Basketball”
Please, Bumble Wit The Bee
I don’t know about you, but I refuse to start my day without a nice, tall glass of hornet stomach juice.
Seriously, there’s nothing quite like the sweet, refreshing nectar only a properly mashed-up hornet provides. I mean, if you’re ever feeling down, like your energy level isn’t up to par, grab yourself a handful of hornets, grab yourself an orange juice squeezer, and just go to town. You squeeze those little bastards for every last drop of golden stomach juice, and then you drink it. Fast. You’ll be amazed at how quickly you’ll perk right up. I’m telling you, that Red Bull shit ain’t got nothing on fresh hornet stomach juice!
Huh? You’re allergic to hornets? Well shit. Um… just forget everything I said then and go to Hornets247.com instead. It’s got a kick ass new look and is almost as awesome as hornet stomach juice itself. Almost. Enjoy!
Comments (3)How Not To Play The 2nd Half
Umm, you see that blue line there? Yeah, that one that doesn’t move for like 12 straight minutes? Umm, yeah, that’s not good.
Clippers Stifle Hornets [The Mercury News]
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