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Iverson Ruled 2016 Hall of Fame Eligible

Iverson Ruled 2016 Hall of Fame Eligible

Allen Iverson getting into the Hall of Fame isn’t exactly a question. But “when” was up in the air. The Answer was recently ruled 2016 HOF eligible after decision was made that could’ve pushed his eligibility back by a year. The uncertainty arises due to his brief stint playing in Turkey. The calendar distinction is [...]

September 15, 2015 Anou Enright Offbeat 0

Jeremy Lin Had to Convince Arena Security He’s on the Hornets

Jeremy Lin Had to Convince Arena Security He’s on the Hornets

“Linsanity” may be years old, but Jeremy Lin is still a household name because of it. Well, to some people anyway, and that doesn’t include the security at the arena in which the Hornets play. Lin attempted to enter Time Warner Cable Arena to workout and he was stopped by security who didn’t believe he [...]

September 14, 2015 Anou Enright Offbeat 0

Snapchat Played a Role in DJ’s Return to Clippers…SAY WHAT

Snapchat Played a Role in DJ’s Return to Clippers…SAY WHAT

DeAndre Jordan used Snapchat to get the ball rolling on his return to the Los Angeles Clippers, because of course he freaking did. Talking to Sports Illustrated‘s Justin Barraso, Doc Rivers proved to be chock full of interesting anecdotes. One such story included DJ snapchatting Rivers’ son—not Austin, but Spencer—after agreeing to sign with the [...]

September 11, 2015 admin Offbeat 0

Look: OKC Thunder’s Enes Kanter (6’11) Is Dwarfed By World’s Tallest Man Sultan Kosen (8’3)

Look: OKC Thunder’s Enes Kanter (6’11) Is Dwarfed By World’s Tallest Man Sultan Kosen (8’3)

History has proved that skilled big men have been, and always will be in high demand in the NBA, as 7 foot superstars like Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Shaquille O’Neal have dominated the sport since it’s existence. That’s perhaps the reason why the OKC Thunder overpaid this offseason to secure the services of restricted [...]

August 31, 2015 admin Offbeat 0

Guy Gets Tattoo of Kobe and MJ on His Calves

Guy Gets Tattoo of Kobe and MJ on His Calves

When you peel away the fat, life comes down to a series of decisions that you’ll ultimately make. Some good, some bad. And some really bad. That latter is the case with a gentleman who decided to get a tattoo of Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan on each of his calves. Look, I’m all for [...]

August 20, 2015 Anou Enright Offbeat 0

Watch: Cuttino Mobley Dominates at the Drew League

Watch: Cuttino Mobley Dominates at the Drew League

That is a 39-year-old man doing that right there. I repeat. A 39 year-old man. There’s a saying age is just a number and former NBA player Cuttino Mobley proved exactly that with an astounding performance at the Drew League. His gray hair does make him look old but his basketball skills remain sharp, and [...]

July 24, 2015 admin Offbeat 0

Clippers Reveal New Court Design

Clippers Reveal New Court Design

At the beginning of the off-season, the Clippers had already been making changes. They have unveiled their new logos and uniforms, which arguably garnered both praise and criticisms from many. And now, the Clippers have revealed their newly designed court, which surprisingly has an abundant usage of black in the mix of their usual colors [...]

July 20, 2015 admin Offbeat 0

LOOK: Spurs Superfan Gets Amazing LaMarcus Aldridge Tribute Shaved Into His Head

LOOK: Spurs Superfan Gets Amazing LaMarcus Aldridge Tribute Shaved Into His Head

Undoubtedly one of the biggest off-season free agency pick-ups was 4 Time NBA All Star LaMarcus Aldridge switching teams from Portland to San Antonio, a move which could potentially keep the 5 Time NBA champion Spurs relevant and in the title hunt even after Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili retire. The acquisition of Aldridge gives [...]

July 13, 2015 admin Offbeat 0

Watch: Mark Cuban Pretends He Doesn’t Know Who DeAndre Jordan Is

Watch: Mark Cuban Pretends He Doesn’t Know Who DeAndre Jordan Is

After spurning the Dallas Mavericks by having a change of heart to eventually re-sign with the Los Angeles Clippers, it’s safe to say that DeAndre Jordan is the most hated man right now in Texas. Also, it’ll certainly be awhile before anyone can move on from this especially Mavs’ owner Mark Cuban, who went on [...]

July 13, 2015 admin Offbeat 0

Harrison Barnes’ First Taste of Alcohol Was Victory Champagne

Harrison Barnes’ First Taste of Alcohol Was Victory Champagne

After the Warriors captured the championship last night, Harrison Barnes did something that he had never done in his 23 years on Earth. For the first time in his life, Barnes consumed alcohol; celebratory champagne. How is it possible that a professional athlete who was a very high-profile college player has never had a drink [...]

June 17, 2015 Anou Enright Offbeat 0