2 Hot 4 The NBA
by Ben Golliver on Sep 11, 2008 8:47 PM PDT
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PrintFor you Breaks of the Game heads out there, you might remember this section from early in the book, where Halberstam writes about "Jimmy Paxson."
Paxson was to become in the year that followed something of a teenage cult figure in Portland, his autographs-signed record bearing a favorable relation to his points-scored record. He had, it seemed, even by opening day of camp, replaced in the hearts of young female fans the now departed Wally Walker, who like Paxson had been young, white, handsome, single and whose departure after one and a half disappointing seasons had caused the coaching staff to wonder whether if he had been a little less handsome (and thus a little less well adjusted in the rest of his daily life) he might have been a hungrier and more passionate basketball player.
First of all, I love the long sentences. You've got to put the commas to work if they are going to keep their shape.
To the point: life is tough if you're Wally Walker. What a reputation.
Draft Express Report Card -- Wally Walker
- Pros: jumpshot, scrappiness, Basketball IQ.
- Cons: 2 sexy, 2 hot, 2 single
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BooYay!
Early one mornin the sun was shinin, I was layin in bed
Wondrin if they'd changed at all, If there unies was still red
He coulda had a great career in p0rn
That’s a serious porn-stache.
by DonkeyShins on Sep 11, 2008 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Bayless in Paxon's #4 now
Where’s the stache Mr. SmoothSkin?
(I’m just kidding, JB. Please don’t hurt me.)
http://www.myspace.com/y5k
My mom thought Bobby Gross
was it!! My wife thought Bonzi was cute before we all found out what his personality was like. Lucky for me she is more into the personality than the looks!
My favorite teams are the Blazers and any team that is playing the Lakers.
mi espousa likes blake
and the way he is with his boy in that oregonian video made her melt too…
It ain't easy supporting the Blazers and Ducks in San Diego, BUT I MANAGE!!
I got one
Beno Udrih
Apparently I didn’t see any of the Sac games last year on TV or in person, just heard them on the radio. But a while back someone posted this on Sactown Royalty and it struck my fancy. Although he did seem to have a good 3/4 year in Sacramento, so he may not be 2 hot 2 succeed. :)
I was watching a King/Mavs playoff game a couple years ago
and one of my friends couldn’t stop talking about how fine Chris Webber was.
Later during the same game when they showed a closeup of Dirk she said “Why are all of the white guys so ugly?” I don’t think she knew about Wally.
"I don’t think she knew about Wally"
Early one mornin the sun was shinin, I was layin in bed
Wondrin if they'd changed at all, If there unies was still red
What 'bout his lil' Bro'
“Beaver” Szczerbiak 
Early one mornin the sun was shinin, I was layin in bed
Wondrin if they'd changed at all, If there unies was still red
Wasn't he one of the New Kids on the Block?
Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."
Men men men men men men men men...........................
Wow. So this is what I miss when I don’t have TV. Trade RLEC for Wally. Seriously, what a wonderful example of male pulchritude. Sophia, do you think Wally has a modified uni-brow? ;p
"Besides, AnntheFan will be here any minute to #25 you." T Darkstar
I don't recall Wally S. ever looking like either of those two photos
while actually playing basketball.
He looks his best...
…when he plays on the “Skins” team.
Early one mornin the sun was shinin, I was layin in bed
Wondrin if they'd changed at all, If there unies was still red
I think Walter Herrmann makes good use of the NBA dress code sitting on the bench in Motor City
Required items according to http://www.nba.com/news/player_dress_code_051017.html : "Sport Coat; Dress shoes or boots, and socks." And boy you wouldn’t think what all isn’t allowed (the medallion is only o.k. because he isn’t wearing it over his clothes). He is talented, but people calling him Fabio and such probably doesn’t help his NBA career.
Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."
I love the second picture
Look at Flip down in the corner. Look at Herrmann, gazing down in disapproval. That brow just won’t quit!
Bingo, bango, bongo!
Fabricio Oberto
I tried to find a photo of Jarrett Jack’s butt and could not find one.
I have a huge, but useless, set of wooden genitals.
Maybe the most homoerotic
Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."
I came for the Batum references...
But I might stay for the apple-tinis.
"Now, you take a bobcat or a Jayhawk. You know they'll run if you give 'em the chance. But when one don't run, why, you shoot him and shoot him quick. Raef's my dog, Pa. I've gotta do what's right..." Old Yeller (1957)
by RoyGoesTheDynamite on Sep 12, 2008 9:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Best Thread EVER!!!!!! Besides "meet mr adorable"
Hottest PTB EVER = Nic Batum…
"Thank God those nightmarish booty-less days are behind us. I blame cocaine."-Mortimer
I detest that man who hides one thing in the depths of his heart, and speaks for another. - Homer
That was a very hard winter,
and it was just like one long night,
with me lying awake, waiting and waiting and waiting
for daybreak.
- Black Elk
1881
The wild hawk stood with the down on his beak And stared with his foot on the prey. - Lord Alfred Tennyson
Are you calling TP a hottie?
that a new one.
Great player, coach, Trail Blazer, but sex-god?
Well, what do I know.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k
That was posted for Ben..
a lil thank you for bein sooo cool.
Sophia :)
"Thank God those nightmarish booty-less days are behind us. I blame cocaine."-Mortimer
I detest that man who hides one thing in the depths of his heart, and speaks for another. - Homer
That was a very hard winter,
and it was just like one long night,
with me lying awake, waiting and waiting and waiting
for daybreak.
- Black Elk
1881
The wild hawk stood with the down on his beak And stared with his foot on the prey. - Lord Alfred Tennyson
I'm surprised
that nobody has mentioned a certain former Trail Blazer yet. 90% of the girls at my high school wanted him to have their babies. He came to an assembly to speak once and couldn’t be heard of the screams. One girl actually latched on to him and wouldn’t let go.
Maybe it was just the girls at my school, but the guy I’m talking about Derek Anderson.
"I think JamesOn is a real smart lil cutie pie." -annthefan, 8/22/2008
Salaam.
heard "over" the screams, not of
"I think JamesOn is a real smart lil cutie pie." -annthefan, 8/22/2008
Salaam.
also, that should read "is Derek Anderson"
"I think JamesOn is a real smart lil cutie pie." -annthefan, 8/22/2008
Salaam.
That is very funny that you mention him
I think he’s super duper hawwttt! Is it possible for him to have my baby though? Look at the pic i found when googling him…
WOWEEEE
"Thank God those nightmarish booty-less days are behind us. I blame cocaine."-Mortimer
I detest that man who hides one thing in the depths of his heart, and speaks for another. - Homer
That was a very hard winter,
and it was just like one long night,
with me lying awake, waiting and waiting and waiting
for daybreak.
- Black Elk
1881
The wild hawk stood with the down on his beak And stared with his foot on the prey. - Lord Alfred Tennyson
by BlazerFan1 on Sep 12, 2008 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I guess
I was coming from the “We’re having a baby” angle where it is interchangeable, although such things are possible now. But yeah, a lot of girls loved Derek Anderson.
"I think JamesOn is a real smart lil cutie pie." -annthefan, 8/22/2008
Salaam.
LOL... uh okay.
yeah I dont think Derek Anderson is a Transgender Male or a Hermaphrodite(sp ?? i butchered those) but I see ur point
Sophia
"Thank God those nightmarish booty-less days are behind us. I blame cocaine."-Mortimer
I detest that man who hides one thing in the depths of his heart, and speaks for another. - Homer
That was a very hard winter,
and it was just like one long night,
with me lying awake, waiting and waiting and waiting
for daybreak.
- Black Elk
1881
The wild hawk stood with the down on his beak And stared with his foot on the prey. - Lord Alfred Tennyson
Uhhhh...
Ok… this thread has made me uncomfortable all day. I can’t even browse to this site without fear of what my coworkers might think. I’d appreciate it if we steer clear of topless dudes in the future :-)
Also, I can’t imagine what type of google searches you all must have done in order to find these pictures. Gross!
Maybe next time we can discuss the Blazer Dancers instead :-)
the wisdom of peasants is demonstrated in their ability to pretend that they are fools.
So how do you think we female readers think
about all the pictures hot chicks? Take your medicine like a man!!!
"We’re not going to sit here and get punked by other teams and let them deter us from what we need to do." - Channing Frye, 09//03/08
I'm not swallowing anything!
the wisdom of peasants is demonstrated in their ability to pretend that they are fools.
As I mentioned once before
I am a total pushover for great smiles so, in spite of his uniform, Magic Johnson totally had me with one smile. Well, not literally “had” … Hmmm, somehow “you had me at ‘hello’” works, but this didn’t seem to come out the same.
"We’re not going to sit here and get punked by other teams and let them deter us from what we need to do." - Channing Frye, 09//03/08
He lost me at "L[xxx]rs".
Did I listen to pop music because I was miserable? Or was I miserable because I listened to pop music?
Every time Dale Davis opened his mouth.
When he talked, it was like Isaac Hayes with a charming southern shy humility.
That dude was a walking panty drop.
Did I listen to pop music because I was miserable? Or was I miserable because I listened to pop music?
And I's surprised Kyle Korver hasn't entered the conversation yet.
I mean, c’mon.
Does the guy have some sort of image problem or something?
(Yeah, maybe . . . )
Did I listen to pop music because I was miserable? Or was I miserable because I listened to pop music?
Kyle Korver is not cute
im a pro.. trust he’s NOT cute
"Thank God those nightmarish booty-less days are behind us. I blame cocaine."-Mortimer
I detest that man who hides one thing in the depths of his heart, and speaks for another. - Homer
That was a very hard winter,
and it was just like one long night,
with me lying awake, waiting and waiting and waiting
for daybreak.
- Black Elk
1881
The wild hawk stood with the down on his beak And stared with his foot on the prey. - Lord Alfred Tennyson
I wasn't saying he was cute...
I was just kind of wondering about his defensive tactics in the pictures. I’d imagine he’s doing pretty well for himself as far as ladies go on the Salt Lake City circuit though.
"I think JamesOn is a real smart lil cutie pie." -annthefan, 8/22/2008
Salaam.
You know what they say about those Mormon girls..
Sophia
"Thank God those nightmarish booty-less days are behind us. I blame cocaine."-Mortimer
I detest that man who hides one thing in the depths of his heart, and speaks for another. - Homer
That was a very hard winter,
and it was just like one long night,
with me lying awake, waiting and waiting and waiting
for daybreak.
- Black Elk
1881
The wild hawk stood with the down on his beak And stared with his foot on the prey. - Lord Alfred Tennyson
A small glimpse of Our (PTB) Wally
Early one mornin the sun was shinin, I was layin in bed
Wondrin if they'd changed at all, If there unies was still red
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