SB Nation User Blog: NormVanBeer

"I like a process in everything I do...Everything we do, we try to be real process-oriented."

NormVanBeer — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 16:53:37 -0000

"I like a process in everything I do...Everything we do, we try to be real process-oriented."

KC gets quotes from Gar AND the Penguin!

McGraw doesn't expect the Bulls to make a competitive offer to BG

NormVanBeer — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:24:00 -0000

McGraw doesn't expect the Bulls to make a competitive offer to BG

More interesting tidbits from Ben:

"I think the way everything went down, they knew exactly what they were doing with each player," Gordon said. "I just thought at the end of the day, they thought Lu was a better investment for them.

"Somebody had to get the money and it didn't get split down the middle. It was definitely a tough situation. I just think it was kind of an odd situation."

BG speaks: "I really don't know what's going to happen."

NormVanBeer — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 03:33:05 -0000

BG speaks: "I really don't know what's going to happen."

[From the FanShots. Not that Gordon would out himself and his agents as cheating the system, but it was worth a shot. -ed.]

KC titled his piece "Ben Gordon says he wants to stay with Chicago Bulls" and I have no clue why. Ben says nothing like that at all in the article...on the other hand, he didn't say the opposite either...but still...KC is a dum dum (The title's since been changed -ed.)

Noah already back in the gym (at IMG)

NormVanBeer — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:22:07 -0000

Noah already back in the gym (at IMG)

Argie Grigorakos in Toronto, Ontario, Canada:
Hey Coach, If you had Joakim Noah to help this summer, in what areas would you coach him in? Also what mechanical exercises would you use to help his jumpshot improve.

Mike Moreau:
Joakim is already in our gym. He arrived yesterday and put in a full day's work on his post game and shooting form. He is an inspiration to all of our young aspiring pros after just one day! Stay tuned!

HoopsHype NBA Twitters (Tyrus tweets)

NormVanBeer — Thu, 28 May 2009 17:01:20 -0000

HoopsHype NBA Twitters (Tyrus tweets)

It's the offseason...

KC: Pete Myers future uncertain

NormVanBeer — Thu, 21 May 2009 14:24:32 -0000

KC: Pete Myers future uncertain

It's also almost certain the Bulls' coaching staff will undergo a small makeover. Pete Myers' contract is up and his future role is uncertain.

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So is this kinda like a "Tyrus, who will be shopped..." thing?

NBA, WWE grapple over Denver booking conflict

NormVanBeer — Tue, 19 May 2009 03:37:57 -0000

NBA, WWE grapple over Denver booking conflict

Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers are scheduled to be at the Pepsi Center in Denver next Monday night.

Problem is, so are John Cena and a bunch of wrestlers -- and they called it first.

World Wrestling Entertainment said it is booked at the arena for an episode of Monday Night Raw, the same night the Nuggets are slated to host the Lakers in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals.

WWE chairman Vince McMahon told The Associated Press he doesn't believe there was "any malice, just ineptness," on the part of Kroenke Sports, which owns the team and the building, but can't tolerate the company "just simply throwing us out on our ear."

Without a quick resolution, McMahon plans to send his trucks to Denver.

"That's what we intend to do," he said. "We're going to show up."

New Bosh Trade Rumor - via RealGM message board

NormVanBeer — Sat, 16 May 2009 21:57:53 -0000

New Bosh Trade Rumor - via RealGM message board

Kinda a lot of hearsay...but take it for what it's worth.

"Wayman's one of the biggest reasons why I chose Oklahoma. I wanted to be part of something special...

NormVanBeer — Sat, 16 May 2009 03:40:17 -0000

"Wayman's one of the biggest reasons why I chose Oklahoma. I wanted to be part of something special and it made logical sense to go to OU because I wanted to pattern my game after him. I wanted to be like him." — Former Oklahoma All-American Stacey King

http://www.fanhouse.com/news/nba/comments-on-death-of-former-oklahoma/486118

BG told David Falk to kick rocks

NormVanBeer — Fri, 15 May 2009 19:55:37 -0000

BG told David Falk to kick rocks

In almost every story, he holds absolutely nothing back, getting into all the nitty gritty details that hard-core basketball fans crave, some of which are about as juicy as they come.

Some of the highlights include:

-The chapter "the customer isn’t always right," where he discusses Ben Gordon’s agent reselection process, which Falk lost out on after being too blunt, telling him that "you need me to help you a lot more than I need you to let me help you."