tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725549171209142922024-02-20T17:18:07.138-08:00Los That Sports Blog.Un-Biased, educated (and sometimes un-educated) opinions and views from people who follow Sports for all the right reasons.Los That Sports Blog.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13206713637132258508noreply@blogger.comBlogger377125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72554917120914292.post-10984971845989361052011-02-14T16:02:00.000-08:002011-02-14T16:02:31.471-08:00NBA & NCAA Basketball Truths From R. Scates
Here are a few truths I learned from the hoop world this weekend…
-I have underestimated one Rajon Rondo. I am not a fan of his ability to shoot mid-range jumpers and free throws, but I have come to appreciate his toughness and how he brings value when he is on the floor. I thought it was impressive taking on the challenge of guarding Lebron James, who is 7 inches taller and outweighs Rondo Los That Sports Blog.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13206713637132258508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72554917120914292.post-60136119749274979542011-02-14T11:41:00.000-08:002011-02-14T12:15:44.466-08:00Albert Haynesworth Accused Of Sexual Assault
This guy just can't seem to avoid negative publicity. According to this story by the Washington Post, Haynesworth is being accused of sexually assaulting a waitress at the W Hotel in Washington over the weekend. Here is a little of the report:
Sources say a waitress claims that Albert Haynesworth sexually abused her over the weekend at the W Hotel in Washington.
Police are investigating the Los That Sports Blog.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13206713637132258508noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72554917120914292.post-59321972921034730592011-02-14T10:02:00.000-08:002011-02-14T10:02:18.315-08:00Five NBA Players Most Likely To Be Traded By Deadline
With the NBA trade deadline just ten days away (Feb. 24th) there will be rumors and possible scenarios flying around in abundance over the next week and for good reason. There are a lot of good players that can change a good team into a legitimate contender. Here's a lot at five players who I feel have the highest chances of being dealt before the deadline and why:
1. Tayshaun Prince, Detroit Los That Sports Blog.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13206713637132258508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72554917120914292.post-19293657925253538872011-02-12T12:53:00.000-08:002011-02-12T12:53:26.475-08:00Video: Shannon Brown Incredible Alley Oop
Los Angeles Lakers reserve guard Shannon Brown is by far one of the most athletic players in the NBA today (rumor has it he has a 44-inch vertical). Brown's leaping ability was on full display on this play againt the Knicks in Madison Square Garden:
That was ridculous. It even looked as if Brown was still going up when he caught the pass. Although Shannon Brown as a bit of a dud in last Los That Sports Blog.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13206713637132258508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72554917120914292.post-37272232878343095012011-02-12T11:52:00.000-08:002011-02-12T11:54:00.671-08:00LTSBlog Debate: Is Carmelo Anthony Or Andrew Bynum Better For The Lakers?
Amidst all the Carmelo Anthony drama ans trade rumors lately, the was a bizarre trade scenario reported by ESPN's Chris Broussard (figures) claiming that the Los Angeles Lakers were in talks with the Denver Nuggets regarding a Anthony for Andrew Bynum swap. Although the rumors were shot down by the Lakers players and management the rumors set the internet blogs and chat rooms going bonkers. So Los That Sports Blog.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13206713637132258508noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72554917120914292.post-84605057346891729242011-02-12T11:27:00.000-08:002011-02-12T11:27:22.213-08:00LTSBlog's 2011 NFL Mock Draft 1.0 (11-15)
Contuing on our 2011 NFL Mock Draft of the first round from a couple days ago (you can see picks 1-10 here), here is our mock draft with picks 11-20. Please note these picks are not factoring in any possible trades:
11. Houston Texans 6-10 (team needs: CB, WR, DE, DT) - Marcell Dareus, DT Alabama
The Texans most glaring need is at cornerback where they were repeatedly shredded last season and Los That Sports Blog.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13206713637132258508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72554917120914292.post-3464420500205449952011-02-11T13:43:00.000-08:002011-02-11T13:44:34.189-08:00Paul Silas on Michael Jordan: "If He Got In Shape, He Would Probably Average 20"
Charlotte Bobcats part owner Michael Jordan is and will arguably remain the greatest player in NBA history (just accept it.) but per these comments from Bobcats head coach Paul Silas, His Airness still has a little NBA-caliber game in him. Here are some of the quotes:
"If he got in shape he could probably average about 15 to 20 points a game, no question, because he still has Los That Sports Blog.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13206713637132258508noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72554917120914292.post-55751472246086381532011-02-11T08:19:00.000-08:002011-02-14T12:28:48.508-08:00Video: NFL Draft Prospect Cam Newton Works Out For Media
Cam Newton stands to make himself a lot of money. The Heisman Trophy winner and BCS champion is definitely marketable (Cecil Newton knows all about that). Newton held a workout in San Diego for the media on Feb. 11th and CBS Sports' Bryan Fischer caught some video of the event for us all to evaluate/critic. Take a look:
I'll say this; Cam looks very solid in the workout. Los That Sports Blog.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13206713637132258508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72554917120914292.post-86350021872633578862011-02-10T18:31:00.000-08:002011-02-11T14:08:58.570-08:00Video: Ray Allen Breaks Career Three Pointers Made Record
Boston Celtics shooting guard Ray Allen is one of the purest shooters in NBA history. Against the Lakers on Feb. 10th, 2011 Allen nailed his second three-pointer of the first quarter, giving his 2,561 three's for his career, breaking Reggie Miller's previous mark as Miller was calling the game for TNT:
Congratulations go out to the future Hall Of Famer, who began his Los That Sports Blog.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13206713637132258508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72554917120914292.post-20145152130028109672011-02-10T10:49:00.000-08:002011-02-11T09:44:36.788-08:00Utah Jazz Coach Jerry Sloan Resigns
Per various sources and this report by Salt Lake City's Daily News, Utah Jazz head coach Jerry Sloan is set to resign in a press conference later today. This news is indeed shocking as Sloan just signed a one-year extension to coach the Jazz and is the longest tenured head coach in the NBA. The report also says top assistant Phil Johnson will resign as well. Tyon Corbin will coach the team for Los That Sports Blog.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13206713637132258508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72554917120914292.post-29052936682619230422011-02-09T08:45:00.000-08:002011-02-09T08:45:26.902-08:00NBA Trade Rumors: Warriors Showing Interest in Nene Hilario
Another day, more trade rumors... With the NBA trade deadline about 2 weeks away (Feb. 24th) you can expect to hear a ton of names thrown around in all types of crazy trade rumors, some more valid than others. Today we have an interesting one involving the Golden State Warriors being interested in acquiring Nene from the Nuggets, according to this report from the Mercury News. Here's some info Los That Sports Blog.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13206713637132258508noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72554917120914292.post-66994168945614411902011-02-08T20:11:00.000-08:002011-02-09T12:59:13.693-08:00Video: Randy Foye Crosses J.J. Redick
J.J. Redick might need more work on his defense. Randy Foye made him look silly, in a nationally televised game no less:
Redick hit the hardwood like someone pulled the floor out from under him. Too bad Foye missed the jumper but we’ll give him a pass since he broke Redick’s ankles so beautifully.
-ALRLos That Sports Blog.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13206713637132258508noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72554917120914292.post-84179205127856740092011-02-08T12:58:00.000-08:002011-02-12T11:57:39.732-08:00LTSBlog's 2011 NFL Mock Draft 1.0 (Because It's NEVER Too Early For A Mock Draft)
Recovered from your Super Bowl hangover yet? Even though the football season is over and millions of fans have to find new ways to occupy their Sunday afternoons (no tears, people) we still have some key NFL happenings going on for the next couple of months. We have the NFL scouting combine from Feb. 23rd - Mar. 1st, colleges holding their annual "pro days" and prospects having individual Los That Sports Blog.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13206713637132258508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72554917120914292.post-58750666547493799752011-02-08T11:52:00.000-08:002011-02-08T11:52:57.167-08:00NBA Announces 3-Point Shooutout Participants
Looks like the All-Star weekend festivities will include a little more home town flavor, even if it's via one of the Los Angeles Lakers biggest rivals. Today the contestants for the Foot Locker 3-Point Contest were announced and will include Inglewood's own Paul Pierce, returning to defend his title from last season. Joining Pierce will be his All-Star Celtics teammate Ray Allen (soon to beLos That Sports Blog.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13206713637132258508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72554917120914292.post-57390421159961968012011-02-08T08:31:00.000-08:002011-02-08T08:31:43.017-08:00Video: Al Thornton Smashes On ZaZa Pachulia
ZaZa Pachulia jumped. Al Thornton jumped higher. Highlight ensued.
With a name like ZaZa you just have to dunk on him. Luckily he ducked to avoid a three point play but he's still enschrined in the youtube hall of shame.
-ALRLos That Sports Blog.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13206713637132258508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72554917120914292.post-30067233790778664802011-02-05T08:36:00.000-08:002011-02-05T11:12:15.813-08:00Los That Links: T'was the Night Before Super BowlHow do you come up with something creative, original, and though-provoking for a sports website during Super Bowl season? The NFL season finale is upon us, and the one sport that can legitimately claim to be ruler over all things sport in America, has been impossibly dissected, scrutinized, examined, and any other word you would use to express those sentiments.So what do you do if you're in our marcusjnorrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11405855227376251479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72554917120914292.post-67640849748019620172011-02-04T09:48:00.000-08:002011-02-04T09:48:47.587-08:00Video: Steph Curry To Dorell Wright Full Court Alley Oop
Stephen Curry's skills as a passer are vastly underrated, as are Dorell Wright's skills in general are underrated. This 3/4 court alley oop and finish put both on full display:
This play rivals a similar highlight we gave you from the Clippers Randy Foye to Blake Griffin. Actually I'd give the Warriors duo the nod as the degree of difficulty of Wright's dunk was superior.
-ALRLos That Sports Blog.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13206713637132258508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72554917120914292.post-70439773321881007912011-02-04T09:02:00.000-08:002011-02-04T09:51:49.402-08:00Albert Haynesworth Charged With Assault
It's been a while since we heard anything regarding Washington Redskins estranged DT Albert Haynesworth. He's back in the news today though, but for the wrong reasons. According to this report by The Washington Post's Tom Jackman Haynesworth has been charged with simple assault stemming from a road rage incident with another driver. Here's an excerpt from the story:
Haynesworth, 29, has not Los That Sports Blog.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13206713637132258508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72554917120914292.post-32434364056482932162011-02-03T17:44:00.000-08:002011-02-04T07:38:41.797-08:002011 NBA All-Star Reserves Announced
Everyone has their opinions on which players are deserving to make the all-star roster (see here and here for my predictions) and every year a case can be made for some players getting the dreaded "snub". The 2010-2011 edition is no different. Earlier today the reserves for the East and West NBA All-Star teams were officially announced by the NBA on TNT. Here are the selections:
Eastern Los That Sports Blog.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13206713637132258508noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72554917120914292.post-43069349232059867342011-02-03T12:40:00.000-08:002011-02-03T12:55:30.773-08:00Lil Wayne Green And Yellow Remix
With the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers set to meet Sunday in the Super Bowl, rapper Lil Wayne released a remixed version to the popular Pittsburgh street anthem, Wiz Khalifa's "Black andYellow". Check it out after the jump:
Lil Wayne - Green And Yellow
Shouts to thefader.com and weezythanx.com for the link. Catchy, but personally I was already growing tired of the original versionLos That Sports Blog.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13206713637132258508noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72554917120914292.post-80232745659749742032011-02-03T07:33:00.000-08:002011-02-03T07:33:39.657-08:00Kobe To Critics: "Kiss My A__"
At times this season, The Los Angeles Lakers haven't consistently played like a championship caliber team. They have some rather ugly losses to so bottom tier teams (Sacramento, ) and recently there hase been talk regarding being motivated and trade rumblings from critics all over the place. Per this report and video from Lakers.com, Kobe Bryant offered his 2 cents on the criticism:
“Don’tLos That Sports Blog.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13206713637132258508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72554917120914292.post-43578957142170680712011-02-03T07:15:00.000-08:002011-02-03T07:18:01.443-08:00Video: Blake Griffin Alley Oop Dunk Over Kyle Korver
Kyle Korver is primarily a shooter and has never been known for his athletic ability. Blake Griffin on the other hand is, and Korver got reminded last night how athletically inferior he is to Griffin:
Either Korver doesn't have access to youtube or he was temporarily detached from reality. The Ashton Kutcher clone got smashed on. His team won the game though 106-88, snapping the Clippers Los That Sports Blog.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13206713637132258508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72554917120914292.post-79211654962583959782011-02-02T09:28:00.000-08:002011-02-02T09:31:25.543-08:00Ron Artest Hopes To Be Traded According To Source
This should come as a shock to no one, considering the recent rumblings that the Los Angeles Lakers would be actively looking to upgrade their roster and small forward is their most glaring need. According to this report by ESPN's Mark Stein, sources are saying that Ron Artest wants out of L.A. Here's some of the scoop from Stein:
The Lakers have been so uncharacteristically public about the Los That Sports Blog.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13206713637132258508noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72554917120914292.post-42241037941562350502011-02-02T07:28:00.000-08:002011-02-02T07:29:02.352-08:00Video: Jamal Shuler Amazing Buzzer Beater
If you're saying to yourself "Who?", like MJ said you are not alone. Jamal Shuler played his college ball for VCU (he was a member of the team that bounced Duke from the tourney back in 2007) and is playing for the French League's Vichy squad. After his team gave up a layup, Shuler delivered this desperation heave:
That's one hell of a way to get your 15 minutes of fame. To his credit Shuler Los That Sports Blog.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13206713637132258508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72554917120914292.post-75438225714649613702011-02-01T13:15:00.000-08:002011-02-01T13:24:51.226-08:00LTSBlog's NBA All-Star Eastern Conference Reserves
Continuing with a post yesterday where LTSBlog gave you our picks for players from the Western Conference most deserving to be All-Star reserves (see here), as promised here are the players who I think should be representing the Eastern Conference's squad out in sunny Los Angeles. We will stick to the same theme and criteria with my selections; statistics, team success, consistency and overall Los That Sports Blog.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13206713637132258508noreply@blogger.com0