Farewell To A Great Run and Random Sporty Thoughts

(photo via cbc.ca)

I learned a bunch of new things recently, friends. Mostly from watching hockey (which is the best way to learn anything, really). In no order of importance :

In Which The NHL Hates Itself And Will Lose Its Momentum

If this guy can't handle the lockout, there's no hope for the rest of us (photo via toromagazine.com)

As the clock strikes 12 am on September 16th, 2012, please welcome the latest edition of the NHL lockout. You might want to hurl your verbal stones at the ever lovable Bettman and his team of owners. Or those unfortunate players that make money playing a game. It doesn't matter how you shake it, they want their money and their "fair share". And the fans? Unless we can actually get the PSEC off the ground, here's your very quick survival guide until the NHL and NHLPA get their shit together:

23 GIFs to Explain The NBA Finals

image via slamonline.com

I'm not happy with the result, but I'll take it.

Miami Heat are World Champs.  I'm glad to see certain dudes on their team will get a ring, such as Mike Miller, and Shane Battier.

Lebron definitely learned his lesson from last year.  I guess it was just his time.  I'll give props where it's due.

With that said, the folks at Buzzfeed are at it again with these hilarious GIFs that break down the series.

Click HERE to enjoy!

-Turnbull

11 Memes That Explain the Heat-Celtics Series

image via celticshub.com

Courtesy of Buzzfeed.  Click HERE to view.

-Turnbull

Sarah Palin Fakes Baseline, Steps Back And Hits the Trey. Celebrates With Cocaine. Did Not Inhale.

(photo via washingtontimes.com)

From the Toronto Star:

McGinniss unearthed some of the details about the former U.S. vice-presidential candidate’s alleged affair with Rice in 1987 during his time living next to the Palin in Wasillia, Alaska last summer.

Rice, the former Miami Heat player, was in Anchorage for the college basketball tournament Great Alaska Shootout while Palin was working as a sports reporter for TV station KTUU at the time of the alleged hookup, the tabloid says.

McGinniss, who says he spoke with Rice, who confirmed the tryst, claims Palin had a “fetish” for black men during that time, the Enquirer says.
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The book also details how Palin allegedly had a six-month affair with Todd’s friend and business partner Brad Hanson and how Palin and Todd experimented with cocaine use, adding that Palin was seen snorting cocaine off an overturned oil drum while snowmobiling, the tabloid reports.

HAHAHAHAHA!!!! That shit cray! That shit....CRAY!!

-Paqman

Mavs Shut Off The Heat: Reflections on the 2011 NBA Finals

Stevenson likes the Dirk (Photo via adventuresofmrawesome.tumblr.com

I'm still tryin' to decompress after that Mavs/Heat NBA Championship Series. Some of the best playoff action I've ever seen....in ANY sport. I haven't watched an NBA Finals that intensely since Mike Jordan broke both of Bryon Russell's ankles with that sick crossover/push-off against Utah in '98.

NBA Madvillainy: The Miami Heat

photo kinda via thefanassociation.wordpress.com

In my recent posts about the NBA Playoffs, I've made mention of my ongoing disdain for the Miami Heat, so I felt it was necessary to delve deeper into what exactly it is that I don't like about this team. Then perhaps I might discuss exactly what I've grown to like and respect about this squad.

Let me start by pinpointing just what irks me about what has taken place in South Beach this season.

NBA Finals Preview

photo via callthecomputerdoctor.com

I've been calling for the demise of the Miami Heat since the first round of this year's playoffs.  Hasn't happened.  Will the Heat keep sizzling and end up hoisting the Larry O'Brien trophy?

Can Dallas exorcise the demons from their 2006 Finals loss to Miami, and win their first NBA title in franchise history?

In Which Mike Miller Is Officially Inducted Into the P&B 'Player' Hall of Fame

Inspired by Ice-T's classic cut "M.V.P.S.", this will be a recurring post paying tribute to anyone that exemplifies a true Player, including but not limited to these attributes: dedication, leadership, drive, focus, or innovation.

(Photo via blog.eastbay.com)

Mike Miller is grit embodied. He's playing with a ruptured tendon in his right hand as the Heat are on the verge of eliminating the Bulls. He chipped in 9 points in the 4th quarter in game 4 and also grabbed 9 boards. Dude is tough as nails, like hockey player tough. In addition to what should be a season ending injury, his newborn daughter is in the hospital with an unspecified condition that may require surgery. Miller is going through some heavy emotional and physical pain, but continues to support his team. He says that what's happening to his daughter is putting his thumb injury in perspective.

Mr. Miller, your dedication to the Heat and fighting through major adversity makes you a Player.

-Paqman

NBA Playoffs - Eastern and Western Conference Semifinal Preview

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Memphis Grizzlies are set to square off in NBA Western Conference Semifinal action
(photo via espn.com)

Heat vs Celtics, Hawks vs Bulls in the East.

Grizzlies vs Thunder, Lakers vs Mavericks in the West.

P&B break down both Conference's Semifinal series:

NBA Playoff Preview Part 1 - Eastern Conference First Round

The Knicks and Celtics will battle in First Round NBA Eastern Conference Playoff action
(photo via espn.com)

The National Basketball Association 2010-11 Playoffs begin today.  Let's break down the four Eastern Conference series matchups:

Mid-Season NBA MVP Report

We're just past the midway point of the 2010-11 NBA season. Let's take a moment and discuss who the Association's Best Player has been so far.

(photo via washingtonexaminer.com)