SB Nation User Blog: Big D

Drew Gooden accused of hurling gay slurs at fans

Big D — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:07:08 -0000

Drew Gooden accused of hurling gay slurs at fans

Ironically enough, many of Gooden's coaches have been known to use those kinds of slurs to describe Gooden's defense.

Rose wants to be an actor when his playing days are done

Big D — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:58:47 -0000

Rose wants to be an actor when his playing days are done

The jokes are just too easy here . . .

Chris Paul hates Rajon Rondo too

Big D — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:27:49 -0000

Chris Paul hates Rajon Rondo too

"Paul outplayed Rondo on Sunday night, but the Celtics beat the New Orleans Hornets 97-87 anyway as Boston improved to 4-0 behind Paul Pierce's 27 points. After the game, Paul pursued Rondo toward the Celtics' locker room and had to be blocked by Boston assistant coaches.

"Rondo is a lucky guy, to play with guys like Pierce, [Ray] Allen and [Kevin] Garnett," Paul, who scored 22 points with eight assists, said with a sly smile.

Asked if that was meant as a slight toward Rondo, the two-time All-Star said, "No, no. He is a great point guard and he's a champion. It's my hope to achieve that."

Rondo had even less to say on the matter, which seemed to stem from a second-quarter incident when the two got tangled up under the basket after Ray Allen's 3-pointer. Referees stepped between them as words were exchanged and the players were assessed matching technical fouls.

"Rajon has requested you not ask anything about Chris Paul now, tomorrow, or any other time," Celtics spokesman Jeff Twiss said when Rondo limped out of the trainer's room favoring his right ankle.

"We have different styles based on what each team needs," Rondo said. "He has to do a lot more than what I have to do. My job is easy playing with these guys."

Allen scored 17 points, Kevin Garnett had 14 and Rondo had 10 assists and six points for Boston, which pulled away with an 11-3 run in the last four minutes to turn an 86-83 lead into an 11-point runaway. But even after it was over, Paul was still upset with Rondo.

The Hornets point guard walked toward the Boston locker room as the Celtics were filing off the court before Celtics' assistant coaches stopped him; New Orleans coach Byron Scott came over to retrieve him.

Rondo looked back but kept walking."

Rose could miss the season opener

Big D — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:01:25 -0000

Rose could miss the season opener

[From the fanshots. Dr. Del Negro says it's an unusual ankle injury and it's possible Rose will miss the opener. Dr. Rose (someone else took his MCAT) says there's no way he'll miss the game.

Either way, it's looking like Rose will be missing nearly the entire preseason, which isn't a good thing for a team supposedly banking on continuity and camaraderie over talent. -ed.]

OK, now I'm officially concerned.

If you thought NBA refs were bad already, just wait

Big D — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:51:03 -0000

If you thought NBA refs were bad already, just wait

The collective bargaining agreement with the referees expired last week, and it looks like the league is getting ready to hire scab refs. Remember, these are the guys who weren't good enough to get hired by the NBA in the first place.

Reinsdorf pulls out of bid to buy the Phoenix Coyotes

Big D — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 01:45:22 -0000

Reinsdorf pulls out of bid to buy the Phoenix Coyotes

Thank God. Maybe now he'll remember that he owns a basketball team.

Rashard Lewis suspended 10 games for failing PED test

Big D — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:33:33 -0000

Rashard Lewis suspended 10 games for failing PED test

I demand they test Lebron next. That dude is jacked.

NHL approves Reinsdorf's bid to buy the Phoenix Coyotes

Big D — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:44:33 -0000

NHL approves Reinsdorf's bid to buy the Phoenix Coyotes

It's still subject to the bankruptcy court, but the Chairman is now one step closer to owning a hopeless, money-losing hockey franchise. Congratulations, Jerry!

Chandler could go to the Bobcats for Okafor

Big D — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:54:44 -0000

Chandler could go to the Bobcats for Okafor

"You take our bad contract, and we'll take yours."

Reinsdorf speaks out on Gordon, the luxury tax, and refuses to endorse Vinny yet again

Big D — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 23:50:53 -0000

Reinsdorf speaks out on Gordon, the luxury tax, and refuses to endorse Vinny yet again

[From the Fanshots. I can't wait to read this. Jerry Reinsdorf: basketball scout. -ed.]

There's a lot of stuff in here, and I don't know where to begin with it. Basically, he calls Gordon a "fourth guard," and refuses to endorse VDN again.