By Conor Levis
Poor Joe Buck
In case any of you missed the debut of "Joe Buck Live", here are the videos of Artie Lange's now infamous apperance on the show. If you despise Joe Buck as much as I do, you will enjoy this. Lange tears Buck a new one on his own show and shows us that Buck is way out of his element. He was visibly shaken and lost through the entire segment. I almost felt bad for him...until he started snapping back at Artie and I remembered why I don't like him in the first place. The great talk show hosts know how to tame their guests, like David Letterman does here with Joaquin Phoenix, and the bad ones don't, like Magic Johnson here with Howard Stern. Lange claims that Ross Greenburg told him to go all out if the show got dull. HBO and Greenburg have since distanced themselves. What did they expect bringing Artie Lange on an uncensored TV program? And that show was boring as hell before Artie started talking. Not even Paul Rudd could save it. The good news, I don't see "Joe Buck Live" working out after this. The bad news? It probably means more Joe Buck in the announcers booth on Fox. We just can't win.
Celtics Trade Rumors
There have been some interesting trade rumors floating around lately involving the Boston Celtics. Today, it was reported by ESPN.com's Chad Ford that the Celtics offered Rajon Rondo and Ray Allen for Rodney Stuckey, Richard Hamilton, and Tayshaun Prince. The trade was rejected by the Pistons because they didn't want to give up their entire core of players for Rondo and Ray, who's contract expires after next season. This would have been a no-brainer for the Celticsn because A) Stuckey is another young PG with tremendous playmaking skills and a great defensive player, B) It would allow Pierce to move to SG and Prince, one of the league's best defenders, would take the responsibilty of guarding the other team's best player instead of Pierce (a big reason why Pierce wore down at the end of the season), and Rip Hamilton, a former all-star, could come off the bench like he had been doing for Detroit to give us offense and we'd finally have a formidable backup for Pierce to give him some rest. I still hope a trade involving these players can be worked out.
Last week, Comcast Sports Net reported rumors of a trade that would send Amare Stoudemire and Steve Nash to the Celtics for some sort of package involving either Ray Allen, Rajon Rondo, or both. I know Celtics fans would freak out but I like the idea for a few reasons. The first being that it would instantly make Boston better next season. Amare and KG in the front court would be scary and Nash is one of the best three point shooters in the league as well as a great PG.
The part of the deal that makes the most sense for the Celtics though is the contract situation. Stoudemire and Nash's contracts will both be up after next season...opening up a ton of cap space for a loaded free agent pool in 2010 that includes Lebron James, Dwayne Wade, Chris Bosh, and Carmelo Anthony. The Celtics would be able to make a serious run at one of these franchise guys.
The last rumor has been confirmed by a number of different media outlets and it involves sending Kendrick Perkins to the Memphis Grizzlies for the number 2 overall pick. The only logic I find behind this trade is that the Celtics either really like Hasheem Thabeet and want him to anchor the defense to take pressure off of Garnett...or that the Celtics would take Ricky Rubio, a young, highly touted prospect at PG, to replace Rondo if they dealt Rondo for a big man to replace Perkins.
Like I mentioned, these are only rumors. I have no idea how true any of these proposed trades are. I do know one thing though...that Danny Ainge is up to something and don't be surprised if the Celtics make a big move come draft day. They are looking to better themselves next season and better themselves for the 2010 offseason. We'll keep you posted.
"Is Rondo being dangled as trade bait?"New Segment! 60 Greatest Moments in NBA Playoff History
I wanted to do this before the NBA Finals to build up anticipation for the event but I was so bummed at the Lakers/Magic matchup, I lost the motivation. But since we all love basketball here at the blog and basketball is still fresh in our minds, I'm going to do it now anyway. Everyday for the next month we will post 2 videos from the 60 greatest playoff moments in NBA History, created by NBA.com two years ago. If you love sports, you'll love these videos. So let's start the countdown. There was a three-way tie at #60 so here ar the first three videos:
#60
John Starks Baseline Dunk Vs. Bulls; Game 2, 1993 Eastern Conference Finals
One of the most famous poster dunks in NBA history. How can you not love John Starks?
"The Garden faithful had watched this scene unfold too many times, especially at the hands of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. The clock showed 1:26 remaining and the Knicks had already blown a 14-point third quarter lead when John Starks instantly became a part of New York sports lore. Flashing around a Patrick Ewing screen, Starks drove baseline and exploded to the rim. Horace Grant and Jordan be damned, Starks rose to the rafters inhabited by past Knick greats and threw down a vicious, lefty tomahawk jam over both. An incredulous Garden crowd erupted at the sight as Starks bounded down the court forever a legend." - NBA.com
#60
Andrew 'The Boston Strangler' Toney Strikes; Game 7, 1982 Eastern Conference Finals
Andrew Toney was dubbed "The Boston Strangler" because of his ability to single-handedly dominate games against the Celtics. This was also the game that started the "Beat LA" chants because as the clock wound down and the Sixers were going to the NBA Finals, Boston fans chanted what they wanted Philly to do. I talked to a Sixers fan who says they still talk about that in Philadelphia, even today. One of the classiest things a fan base has done.
"Philadelphia lost a two-game lead the year before and were on the verge of blowing another. The Sixers emerged victorious in one of the most memorable games in franchise history behind 34 points by Andrew Toney, who earned the nickname, "Boston Strangler." Toney averaged 26.5 points in the series. Acknowledging defeat to their archrivals, the Boston Garden crowd chants "Beat L.A.!" sending the Sixers into the Finals. - NBA.com
#60
Reggie's Game-Winning 3 Vs. Bulls; Game 4, 1998 Eastern Conference Finals
The first of many apperances Reggie Miller makes on this list. One of the greatest clutch postseason performers the league has ever seen. This buzzer beater helped avoid a 3-1 Eastern Conference Finals deficit at the hands of MJ and the Chicago Bulls. It proved to be that much more important after the Pacers forced a Game 7 and nearly won it.
"Defended by Michael Jordan and playing on a sprained ankle, Reggie Miller buried a three with with 0.7 seconds remaining to tie the series at two games apiece. Michael Jordan's attempt hits the rim." - NBA.com
Hot Bitch of the Day:
Debbie Harry
Simply because I stumbled across this video of a 1979 Midnight Special performance the other day. Who else could pull of the "Pat Benatar Look" and look that good? I love Debbie Harry. By the way, how underappreciated is Blondie? They opened the door for so many bands that followed, prime example being No Doubt. Debbie Harry...frontwoman, trendsetter, and Hot Bitch of the Day!
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