Did you guys hear? Ice T and Ice Cube are getting together for a nice refreshing end of summer concert.

Oh yeah. It's like that.

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I've been trying to write something clever.

I failed.

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So, by now we've all seen this:

Canzano had his usual commentary with three word sencences between every paragraph, and if you look up "LeGarrette" on Google, it brings up "Punch" "Boise State" and "Suspension" in that order.

So, what's your take? In my opinion, the Boise State player did not "tap him on the shoulder" it looked more of a taunting slap + something said. Regardless, Blount went "nouts" and should be kicked off the team.

#10a: The Whizzinator.

(No BEdge-safe images available. Trust me)

Ah yes. We all remember the day when we were formally introduced to "The Whizzinator" by our good friend from UO,  Onterrio Smith. I'm not sure how much more I can say about this, since it happened so long ago, but just the word "Whizzinator" makes it worthy of making the list.

10b: Latrell Spreewell
 

(That's some crazy hair.)

PJ Carlisimo's throat? Meet Mr. Spreewell's hands. And then the assorted crazy after that incident as well. His was truly a meteor that burned bright, burned quickly, and had a firm grip.

#9: Rasheed's Post-game "interview"/Mr. T

 
(Both teams played hard.  Both teams played hard. Both teams played hard.)

Ah, Mr. T. Those were the days. Those were the days. There will be some who disagree with me putting ths up here, but really Sheed had to make this list somewhere

#8: Monta Ellis' Mo-ped

(Motorcycles = cool. Mopeds = not)

On top of one of the most un-manly injuries out there, Monta lied about how he'd gotten injured because (like all modern athletes) he has a no-motorcycles clause. No word on wether he was wearing a helmet, unlike....

#7: Ben Rothlisberger, head hunter

("Heeeyyy you guuuuyyyys!!!")

Sure, he's come back from the injury. But really. Riding a motorcycle without a helmet? Big Ben proved once more for all of us that in the battle royale of Motorcycle Man V Automobile, the cars have something like a 1,000,000-0 record. Just sayin'. At least  he didn't crash into a moped.

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The 4th kicked off early this year for me. Five of my closest friends are returning from Iraq. While my friends are healthy, and whole, there are many more who are coming back from the  front  who have suffered tremendous injury.

Whatever your political disposition, Most of us are a citizen of the United States, We are all citizens of the world, and the men and women of armed forces are worth honor and respect at least, whatever else they may deserve.

Even L*ker fans.

Happy (and SAFE) 4th everyone!!!!

Now set off those fireworks you got from the REAL americans.

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When I logged on the morning of  July 1st, after NBA teams could officially open dialogues with free agents, I was greeted wth the headline of "Portland first team to call Hedo's Agent"

1. SHOCK & DENIAL-

I had seen Hedo in the playoffs. He was a defensive liability, with a limited shooting percentage. Wen you looked up "effecient" in the dictionary, his name was not there.

This wasn't really happening. THis was just a rumor circulated by Turk's agent to inflate his value. Cruel, but... no harm, no foul.

He's Brandon Roy dipped in Molasses, covered in carmel, running through mud, but 4 inches taller.

2. PAIN & GUILT-

Who was going to be out now? Outlaw? His name has "out" in it... that seems reasonable. Sergio's gone. So are Frye, Ruff, and Shav. But there aren't enough minutes to go around.

I forgot about Batum! Oh! I am so sorry Nic! And you , Rudy.

This sucks.

3. ANGER & BARGAINING-

How DARE KP do this???? He's Prtch-slapping himSELF!!!!! Rudy is angry!!!!

There's got to be a secondary move to this.

Maybe we'll sign him and trade him....

I HATE THIS!!!!!!

4. "DEPRESSION", REFLECTION, LONELINESS-

Oh Travis... we only knew ye for six semi excruciating years.

What would have been if we'd stayed together?

Is the dream dead?

5. THE UPWARD TURN-

This can't be as bad as it looks.

Didn't Dwight Howard praise how much Hedo helped his offensive game?

Wow! What a youtube clip of highlights!!!

6. RECONSTRUCTION & WORKING THROUGH-

OK. I just checked realgm, bustabucket, O.Live, truehop, bedge, etc. etc. etc. There's lots of people who like this!

Hedo plays "point forward" isn't that pretty much what we were getting at when we on the BEdge wanted a point guard and a backup PF?

Wow! I just saw more clips of him working the pick and roll with Dwight! It would be great for someone to actually pass BACK TO THE PICK SETTER once in a while.

(Nate, KP. Anyone reads this.... Please. Do this. the Pick and Pop must stop.)

7. ACCEPTANCE & HOPE-

Ok. Ok. I think I can see this.

He doesn't shoot a high percentage, but he IS a playmaker. He can take a LOT of pressure off Brandon. Wow.

With him on board, Oden should SKYROCKET!!!

With as many open 3s as Nic and Outlaw got this year, Hedo's % is bound to be good!

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