Boston Celtics guard Marquis Daniels went T-Pain crazy and got a piece that is a replica of his face. Forged in the fires of Mordor from 1,300 grams (or 2.9 pounds) of 14-karat gold, this head is an exact replica of Daniels or possibly Whoopi Goldberg. Either way, it’s both amazing and terrifying.
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Everything is bigger in Texas, the food, the people, and the stadiums. This years NBA All-Star game is taking place in the Dallas Cowboys Stadium. NBA Commissioner David Stern said because of the collaboration between Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, “The result is now we’re going to wind up having the largest crowd attend a game in the history of the world.”
Both Jones and Cuban have said they hoped the NBA would try to surpass 100,000 fans. The building record is 105,121, set during the New York Giants’ 33-31 victory over the Cowboys in the home opener. During a recent interview with The News’ Eddie Sefko, Stern remarked that the All-Star Game will “set and retire” basketball’s attendance record.
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WEDNESDAY
4-10 p.m.: All-Star Jam Session presented by Adidas, Dallas Convention Center: This one is for the kiddies. I’m not sure anything happens during the “jam session” other then kids screaming!
THURSDAY
4-10 p.m.: All-Star Jam Session presented by Adidas, Dallas Convention Center: Another Jam Session, just in case you didnt get enough Jam in the first one!
FRIDAY
4-10 p.m.: All-Star Jam Session presented by Adidas, Dallas Convention Center: This is ridiculous, another Jam Session. The kids are gonna be Jammed out!
6-8 p.m.: All-Star Celebrity Game, Jam Session Center Court, Dallas Convention Center: The fun of watching your favorite celebrity show that he shouldn’t quit his day job.
8 p.m.: T-Mobile Rookie Challenge & Youth Jam, American Airlines Center: The Rookies have lost seven straight years to the Sophomores, but Derrick Rose was excused from playing because he was chosen as an All-Star reserve. The height of the Sophomore team could lead to problems for the Rookies, and make it 8 in a row for the Sophomores
Rookie Roster
| Omri Casspi (Kings) | F | 6-9/225 | Israel |
| DeJuan Blair (Spurs) | F-C | 6-7/265 | Pittsburgh |
| Stephen Curry (Warriors) | G | 6-3/185 | Davidson |
| Tyreke Evans (Kings) | G | 6-6/220 | Memphis |
| Jonny Flynn (Timberwolves) | G | 6-0/186 | Syracuse |
| Taj Gibson (Bulls) | F | 6-9/225 | USC |
| James Harden (Thunder) | G | 6-5/220 | Arizona State |
| Brandon Jennings (Bucks) | G | 6-1/169 | Lottomatica Virtus Roma (Italy) |
| Jonas Jerebko (Pistons) | F | 6-10/231 | Sweden |
Sophomore Roster
| Michael Beasley (Heat) | F | 6-9/245 | Kansas State |
| Marc Gasol (Grizzlies) | C | 7-1/265 | Spain |
| Danilo Gallinari (Knicks) | G-F | 6-10/225 | Italy |
| Eric Gordon (Clippers) | G | 6-3/222 | Indiana |
| Brook Lopez (Nets) | C | 7-0/260 | Stanford |
| Kevin Love (Timberwolves) | F-C | 6-10/260 | UCLA |
| O.J. Mayo (Grizzlies) | G | 6-4/210 | USC |
| Anthony Morrow (Warriors) | G | 6-3/190 | Georgia Tech |
| Russell Westbrook (Thunder) | G | 6-5/210 | UCLA |
SATURDAY
9 a.m.-10 p.m.: All-Star Jam Session presented by Adidas, Dallas Convention Center: What a surprise another Jam Session!
7 p.m.: All-Star Saturday Night (Haier Shooting Stars, Taco Bell Skills Challenge, Foot Locker Three-Point Shootout, Sprite Slam Dunk), American Airlines Center:
The Haier Shooting Stars consists of a current NBA player teaming up with a NBA Legend and a player from the WNBA, in a shoot off, how exciting!
The Slam-Dunk Contest has definitly been worth watching recently, but I’m not sure this lineup is going to show us anything we haven’t seen before. Look out for DeMar DeRozan as our pick for the Slam Dunk crown.
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At the beggining of the season we knew Stephen Curry was a lock for the 3-Point Contest, but the veteran additions of Paul Pierce, and Chauncey Billups may make it difficult for him to win.
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Derrick Rose looks to defend his title in the Skills Competiton against Deron Williams, Steve Nash, and Brandon Jennings.
SUNDAY, FEB. 14
7 p.m.: 59th All-Star Game, Cowboys Stadium, Arlington: At Last the Game itself.
Here are the starters for the East and West,
Celtics-Lakers face off on Sunday, in what is in many ways a MUST win for Boston who has a lot to prove to not only themselves but the rest of the league. Paul Pierce knows that his team has been struggling but always looks forward to the Lakers coming to town.
“It’s always a big deal. It is for me,” the Los Angeles native and longtime Celtics forward said. “We feel like it’s a must-win. These are teams we’re going to see in the playoffs so we’re giving them psychological edge right now. That’s not something that you’re going to be able to turn on once the playoffs start. So we’ve got to turn it around right now.” The Celtics (29-15) are in a rut unlike any they’ve seen since assembling the New Big Three in the summer of 2007. They have lost five of their last seven and 10 of their last 16 since beating Orlando on Christmas Day, including back-to-back losses to the Magic and Atlanta Hawks. That makes Sunday’s matchup of the last two NBA champions Boston’s third game in four days — all of them against top teams in the league. “Yeah, and the Lakers are the cherry on the top for us!” Celtics coach Doc Rivers said. “It’s still fun to play these games, because they’re good teams and you enjoy playing them. There’s no love lost, and all that stuff’s good. It’s good for our league. But more importantly, it’s just fun in the middle of the season to have days like this.”
One of the more puzzling aspects of Boston’s slump is its home record. While their road mark is one of the best in the NBA — even after the recent road swing that dropped them to 16-8 — the Celtics have struggled at home, going 13-7; in their title-winning season of 2007-08, they lost only six home games all year. When the Lakers won in Philadelphia on Friday for their third straight victory, guard Kobe Bryant(notes) was keeping one eye on the Celtics. Noting their struggles against Orlando and Atlanta, he predicted that they will have things turned around by the time their archrivals arrive.
“I’m looking forward to seeing how they answer that challenge,” Bryant said. “Every time we go back to Boston, it’s special, because that’s where we lost the (2008) championship. All those memories come back.” With 47 points Sunday—a total he’s hit 29 times in his career in the regular season, but never against Boston—he would pass Jerry West as the Lakers’ all-time leading scorer.
The Adidas Originals Phantom II NBA Pack has been released in celebration of six (some what)legendary NBA Franchises. Not sure the Heat are “legendary” but had to have a shoe for that region I suppose. Could of made a San Antonio, or Houston Rockets shoe…i’m just saying.
The throwback design comes in stare-worthy colors and modern touches bring heat to this classic 90s basketball obsession. Each shoe includes a woven team logo on the tongue and the teams name splashed across the heel. These limited edition sneaks will be available in the teams represented cities in very limited quantity. Still upset about the Texas teams diss!!
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The NBA season is far from over, but the year has changed and each team has resolutions to make them better this year. Here is a team by team look at those resolutions.
ATLANTA HAWKS
We resolve to avoid the Cleveland Cavaliers at all cost. Continue playing roller-caster basketball and make fans happy by making playoffs and losing in first round. Also to do whatever possible to keep Joe Johnson at the end of the season!
BOSTON CELTICS
We resolve to continue making Rajon Rondo’s head swell with self-esteem, prescribe Rasheed Wallace some mood-stabilizers and keep everyone healthy come playoff time. We are the only kryptonite to the Los Angeles Lakers.
CHARLOTTE BOBCATS
We resolve to get Tyson Chandler, DeSagana Diop, or Nazr Mohammed off the team. Keep Gerald Wallace happy, and cut down on turnovers.
CHICAGO BULLS
We are young and inexperienced, so we resolve to grow up fast, or get ready to say goodbye to Coach Del Negro.
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
2010 has sadly arrived and we resolve to lighten the disappointment to our fans when Duke James decides to play elsewhere next season.
DALLAS MAVERICKS
We resolve to let the past not continue to haunt us. We also resolve to assist Dirk Nowitzki, and Jason Terry by scoring points.
DETROIT PISTONS
I, Joe Dumars resolve to let the team we have now continue to play together, and let Tayshaun Prince, Rip Hamilton, and Ben Gordon all get healthy so we can make the playoffs.
DENVER NUGGETS
We resolve to make George Karl happy, and play defense, every game, not just against the good teams.
GOLDEN ST. WARRIORS
We the Golden St. Warriors fans resolve to continue rooting for the Warriors even though they will never be any better then they are right now, and could someone make Monta Ellis show smile.
HOUSTON ROCKETS
I, Yao Ming resolve to return to the team at the beginning of next season, even though it seems they don’t need me.
INDIANA PACERS
We resolve to stop regretting the drafting of Tyler Hansbrough, and play defense once and a while.
L.A. CLIPPERS
I, Donald Sterling resolve to continue not caring if the Clippers win or lose. My only concern is more money. Years change but the Clippers will remain the same.
L.A. LAKERS
We resolve to add handrails to all staircases in and around Staples Center. We also resolve to let Andrew Bynum get a pass on his play as long as he doesn’t complain about Pau Gasol stealing all his limelight.
MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
We resolve to re-sign Rudy Gay, and continue to re-build until we move to another city.
MIAMI HEAT
I, Dwayne Wade resolve to continue playing like a MVP, unless I don’t get any help, then I’m outta here!
MILWAUKEE BUCKS
We resolve to continue building around Brandon Jennings and Andrew Bogut. We also resolve to never let Charlie Bell hold Kobe Bryant one-on-one at the end of games.
MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES
We resolve to move on from the Ricky Rubio hype, and focus on the talent we have.
NEW JERSEY NETS
I, the borough of Brooklyn resolve to not judge the team that is headed our way. If Jay-Z likes them, we like them too.
NEW ORLEANS HORNETS
We resolve to prepare the fans for the departure of Chris Paul, and explain that Darren Collison is indeed the future of the team.
NEW YORK KNICKS
I, Knicks fan, resolve to pray each and every night that Lebron James and friends come to the Knicks. Its our only hope!
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
We resolve to continue playing well, and growing, and not wearing Kevin Durant’s sneakers, because they are bad luck.
ORLANDO MAGIC
I, Dwight Howard resolve to demand the ball more often, and to hold Stan Van Gundy to his word regarding his behavior.
PHILADELPHIA 76ERS
We resolve to not rely solely on any player with the initials A.I.. Also we resolve to throw out the Princeton offense, which obviously isn’t working.
PHOENIX SUNS
I, Steve Nash resolve to play for the Suns for the rest of my life, and to continue making each and every game fun for everyone.
PORTLAND TRAILBLAZERS
I, the Rose Garden resolve to break the curse that has been put on me, causing everyone on the team to get hurt!
SACRAMENTO KINGS
We resolve to play each game like it matters, and to keep pleading with the Maloof brothers to move us to Las Vegas.
SAN ANTONIO SPURS
We resolve to actually start preparing for Tim Duncans retirement, and to let Richard Jefferson know he can shoot the ball.
TORONTO RAPTORS
I, Chris Bosh resolve to play hard through the rest of the season, then get the hell out of Canada.
UTAH JAZZ
We resolve to continue resarching a machine that can hook up to Jerry Sloan that allows him to coach forever!
WASHINGTON WIZARDS
We resolve to add metal detectors at all entrances to the Verizon Center, and find someone to be Gilbert Arenas’s friend.
Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers and Carmelo Anthony of the Denver Nuggets top the Western Conference, while Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat and LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers lead the Eastern Conference after the first returns of 2010 NBA All-Star Balloting presented by T-Mobile. Bryant, who shared All-Star MVP honors with Shaquille O’Neal last season, is the overall leader with 692,518 votes.
The 2010 NBA All-Star Game, which will air live on TNT and ESPN Radio in the U.S., and reach fans in more than 200 countries and territories in more than 40 languages, will be played at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, before an expected crowd of more than 80,000 — the largest group ever to witness a live basketball game — on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010.
In the Western Conference, Bryant, a three-time All-Star MVP, is followed at guard by the Houston Rockets’ Tracy McGrady (281,545) who hasn’t played at all this season. Anthony, the league’s leading scorer, paces forwards in the West (588,958) with the Dallas Mavericks’ Dirk Nowitzki (366,300) second. The Phoenix Suns’ Amar’e Stoudemire (447,776) is the leading vote-getter among Western Conference centers, with the Lakers’ Andrew Bynum (299,484) following.
Forwards: LeBron James (Clev) 649,327; Kevin Garnett (Bos) 533,187; Chris Bosh (Tor) 303,550; Paul Pierce (Bos) 131,379; Josh Smith (Atl) 109,404; Danny Granger (Ind) 100,122; Andre Iguodala (Phi) 75,146; Michael Beasley (Mia) 58,461; Hedo Turkoglu (Tor) 55,416; Rashard Lewis (Orl) 46,073; Luol Deng (Chi) 37,428.
Guards: Dwyane Wade (Mia) 672,227; Vince Carter (Orl) 292,002; Gilbert Arenas (Was) 212,526; Ray Allen (Bos) 208,276 Derrick Rose (Chi) 196,059; Allen Iverson (Phi) 136,976*; Joe Johnson (Atl) 118,964; Rajon Rondo (Bos) 113,371; Jose Calderon (Tor) 68,084; Mike Bibby (Atl) 48,935.
Centers: Dwight Howard (Orl) 625,279; Shaquille O’Neal (Cle) 206,657; Andrea Bargnani (Tor) 67,310; Al Horford (Atl) 52,747; Andrew Bogut (Mil) 45,920; Brook Lopez (NJ) 39,420; Jermaine O’Neal (Mia) 38,956; Rasheed Wallace (Bos) 36,855; Kendrick Perkins (Bos) 19,408; Brad Miller (Chi) 17,188; Tyson Chandler (Cha) 14,062; Samuel Dalembert, (Phi) 13,969.
Forwards: Carmelo Anthony (Den) 588,958; Dirk Nowitzki (Dal) 366,300; Pau Gasol (LAL) 280,758; Tim Duncan (SA) 271,321; Kevin Durant (OKC) 177,205; Trevor Ariza (Hou) 168,167; Shawn Marion (Dal) 161,653; Luis Scola (Hou) 134,321; Ron Artest (LAL) 99,209; Lamar Odom (LAL) 85,817; LaMarcus Aldridge (Por) 70,588.
Guards: Kobe Bryant (LAL) 692,518; Tracy McGrady (Hou) 281,545; Steve Nash (Pho) 272,135; Chris Paul (NO) 248,049; Jason Kidd (Dal) 207,247; Jason Terry (Dal) 131,422; Aaron Brooks (Hou) 131,167; Chauncey Billups (Den) 112,509; Brandon Roy (Por) 106,416; Deron Williams (Utah) 94,715; Manu Ginobili (SA) 75,392.
Centers: Amar’e Stoudemire (Pho) 447,776; Andrew Bynum (LAL) 299,484; Nene (Den) 90,439; Marc Gasol (Mem) 75,765; Greg Oden (Por) 73,874; Al Jefferson (Min) 48,676; Antonio McDyess (SA) 46,323; Mehmet Okur (Utah) 35,606; Marcus Camby (LAC) 35,471; Andris Biedrins (GS) 28,287; Emeka Okafor (NO) 19,827; Spencer Hawes (Sac) 10,733.
*While Allen Iverson appears among Western Conference guards on the paper ballot because he began the season with Memphis, his votes will count toward the Eastern Conference guards due to his signing with Philadelphia Dec. 3.
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Heartbreak Hotel for Lebron in Memphis. The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Cavaliers 111-109, ending the Cavs 4-game win streak. Lebron had 43 points, and 13 rebounds….N.H.F.which means “not his fault” Zach Randolph finished with 32 points and 14 rebounds for the Grizzlies. (thetruthsports does not refer to LeBron as the “King” because you must have “rings” to be a King)
The Big Three, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen are all gulity of the creature they have created. What sort of player would Rajon Rondo have become without the guidance, exposure, and experience he has consumed due to the players on the court with him. No other player his age in the NBA is earning the same level of education.
In Rondo’s first year he averaged 6.4 pts, 3.8 ast, 3.7 reb.
He is now averaging 11.1 pts, 9.0 ast, 3.9 rebs, and 2.6 steals which leads the league.
Just felt like sharing this, but Rondo was the 21st pick in the 2006 NBA Draft,*(Rockets traded Rudy Gay for Shane Battier, and the Bulls have neither of their picks)
*Former teammate Leon Powe went 49th,
After one week into the NBA season one thing is clear the depth that the Orlando Magic and the Boston Celtics added in the offseason has worked in their favor. The Cleveland Cavaliers have yet to fully mesh while running on Diesel, or with Diesel, and the defending champs lost their second game to the Dallas Mavericks who have also added that key word “depth”. Lets break down the week by division shall we….
The Celtics are 4-0 and look to run away with this Division yet again. The Knicks and Nets are winless, and seem to be trying to lose. The Toronto Raptors look much better this season, even catching Cleveland in a ‘daze‘ beating them by 10. The 76ers went old-school this year with the ‘unis‘ but have yet to get a solid victory so far…they play the Celtics tomorrow…maybe the one after that.
Cavs began the season at home losing to the Celtics who look in playoff form already. They traveld to Toronto and only Sir James got off the plane. If you get a triple-double it’s not your fault. Fortunately for the Cavs their next opponent was the Minnesota Timberwolves, who graciously let the Cavs get that first win. The Chicago Bulls beat the Spurs, then got skewered by the Celtics. The Bulls lead the NBA this season in back-to-back games, thats goning to be tough for a young team. Milwaukee Bucks, Indiana Pacers, and Detroit Pistons, when you all begin the season we will report it
Both the Florida teams, the Miami Heat, and Orlando Magic are undefeated. The Magic have been without Rashard Lewis but havent missed a beat. On Sunday against Toronto J.J. Redick had a career high 27 points….I said J.J. Redick had 27 points. Dwayne Wade became the first Heat player to reach 10,000 points. The Washington Wizards welcomed back Gilbert Arenas, who looks hungry for points even nailing a buzzer-beating half-court shot against the New Jersey Nets. The Charlotte Bobcats have to rid themselves of the Tyson Chandler problem, besides that Charlotte looks good. The Atlanta Hawks added Jamal Crawford in the offseason…beacuse he was the key to getting them out the first round…oh well. Josh Smith is the youngest player to 900 blocks, so theres a bright side.
The Denver Nuggets have picked up right where they left out last season, and with Carmelo Anthony in pursuit of his first scoring title, the only thing that could cripple Denver is there lack of focus on the defensive end, as made evident by giving up 123 points to the Memphis Grizzlies. Denver has a long season ahead of them , the Utah Jazz, Portland Trailbazers and the Oklahoma City Thunder are all capable of winning the division. Minnesota who?
The Los Angeles Lakers got an early smack in the face by the Dallas Mavericks who unlike the Los Angeles Clippers can play competitive basketball for the entire 48 minutes. The Lakers rebounded from the loss with a easy win over the Hawks. Suprisingly the Phoenix Suns are undefeated but have only played the Clippers, Warriors, and Timberwolves. Speaking of the Warriors, and Clippers, they combined with the Sacramento Kings record are 0-9….yeah California!
The toughest division in the NBA continues to uphold its reputation. The Dallas Mavericks beat the Lakers for the first time in six years, the Houston Rockets actually won back-to-back games with Chuck Hayes starting at center. Memphis expects Allen Iverson to make his debut tonight, and the Spurs are as always the Spurs.
So we at The Truth Sports have been in our own training camp preparing for the 09′-10′ NBA season. Wind sprints, shuttle cones, 500 jumpers, and the ice bag to the knees to keep swelling down. This upcoming season is 20 days away and its looking to be a pretty interesting year. The replacement refs add a spice to the league, that I’m sure Rasheed Wallace, and Stan Van Gundy are gonna love. Speaking of Rasheed Wallace, 
can you believe he is coming off the bench for the Boston Celtics. The Eastern Conference has a chance of being the more competitive conference this year. Shaq and Lebron, Ben Gordon and Rip Hamilton, Hedo and Bosh, Howard and Vince, and D-Wade(aka Basketball Robot#3) all by himself. The team that makes it out of the East will most likely be facing off against the defending champs the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers “on paper” seem unstoppable, and Phil jackson loves BIG lineups. The Bynum, Gasol, Odom, Artest, Bryant lineup has to strike fear in the hearts of every team with players not named Dwight Howard, Kevin Garnett, or Shaq. The Lakers will receive the majority of the spotlight as the season goes along, but in Memphis they actually have a reason to go to the FedEx Forum. The Iverson experiment in Memphis has a Brett Favre like scenario to it. Can or better yet, will Iverson mentor the young Grizzlies or will he be a distraction. Hopefully he practices with them, at least.(Are we talking about practice?) So back to the gym, with my cut-up sweats on, with the pockets pulled out. 
check out the full schedule @http://www.nba.com/schedules/index.html
The Clippers owe Blake Griffin a BIG thank you with 8 nationally broadcasted games. The Rockets have no nationally broadcasted games.
The Cavs open the season at home against the Celtics. Cavs with Shag and Celts with Sheed’ on TNT, a great game to open the season. The Cavs and Celts will definitely be fighting for #1 in the East and a loss here(even though its the first game) could be big.
Stephen Curry makes his NBA debut at home against the Yao and T-mac-less Rockets.
The first time these teams have seen each other since last years playoffs. Bulls are without Ben Gordon. ESPN
Vince Carter returns to Jersey, the boo-birds will be in attendeance.
First road game for defending champs comes against the Thunder, its good to be the Champs!
Trevor Ariza and Ron Artest go up against their old teams, could get nasty!
LeBron returns to the Garden, this time with Shaq.
ESPN showcases the first matchup between the two teams that met in the Eastern Conf. Playoffs.
Denver seeks revenge after last years lost in the Confrence Finals
Ariza returns to the Staples Center, Griffin returns to Oklahoma
Orlando elimanated the Celts from the playoffs last year, with a healthy KG and Rasheed Wallace it might not be as easy.
D-Wade(Basketball Robot#3) battles against the Lakers, on ESPN
5 games on Christmas highlighted by the LeBron Kobe matchup on ABC
Rasheed Wallace returns to the Motor City. This one could get emotional.
Kobe returns to the Garden
The All-Star Game live from Cowboys Stadium. Hope you brought a date, on Valentines Day!
A match-up between two candidates for Rookie of the Year, Blake griffin and Stephen Curry
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