I found this site a few weeks ago, but promptly lost/forgot the link before I had a chance to jot it down. Thankfully, deadspin.com was on the case and found it for me today. Behold: Bend It Like Bennett.
The author of the site, Claymate, claims to be from Oklahoma City, but, having read most of the site, I'd lean more towards a Pacific Northwest slant. There are plenty of good pieces to read, but I'll offer you two:
1. NBA puts OKC on the map. It's just so funny on so many levels.
2. PJ Carlesimo true facts. Among the list: "The chief export of PJ Carlesimo is losing." There are funnier ones, but they're a bit R-rated, so I'll let you find them for yourselves.
Bend It Like Bennett - definitely worth a look.
Monday, September 8
Over There
To hardcore followers of overseas basketball, this is far from news, but for those of us barely able to remember the player movements in our own country, I thought this might be interesting.
In addition to Shawn Kemp, there are quite a few other former NBA/NCAA "stars" (I use that word very loosely) currently residing in the Italian League's Serie A. Among them:
Dan Dickau – Air Avellino
Reece Gaines – Angelico Biella
Randolph Childress – Cimberio Varese
Brandon Jennings – Lottomattica
Tyus Edney - Upea Capo D'orlando
Jermaine Jackson - Snaidero Udine
Qyntel Woods – Upim Bologna
Joe Forte – Upim Bolonga
From what I understand, Upim Bologna is really counting on Forte to finally capitalize on his potential this season. This could be his break-out year.
Sunday, September 7
The Reignman has Landed
After a small delay, Shawn Kemp has officially donned the jersey of Premiata Montegranaro, albeit for practices only (see a brief recap of his first interview here).
In the second story posted on the team's website, their are the obligatory complimentary quotes from Kemp about the team, coaching staff, et al, as well as this puzzling quote:
The end of the first impact of former NBA star ended with smiles, photos and ritual few bars as well as some inevitable questions.
Don't know about you, but "ritual few bars" raises an eyebrow or two. Let's just hope something got lost in the translation. That said, the chance an Italian team might have a barrel full of wine alongside the Gatorade and water is not out of the realm of possibility.
In the second story posted on the team's website, their are the obligatory complimentary quotes from Kemp about the team, coaching staff, et al, as well as this puzzling quote:
The end of the first impact of former NBA star ended with smiles, photos and ritual few bars as well as some inevitable questions.
Don't know about you, but "ritual few bars" raises an eyebrow or two. Let's just hope something got lost in the translation. That said, the chance an Italian team might have a barrel full of wine alongside the Gatorade and water is not out of the realm of possibility.
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