I'm watching Knicks vs. Suns right now and several of my favorite players from over years are on the floor tonight, including David Lee, Chris Duhon, Steve Nash, Shaquille O'Neil, and Grant Hill.
Chris Duhon and and Grant Hill are Duke alums, so they have my undying loyalty forever and ever amen. When Duke won its second straight NCAA Championship in '92, I wanted to be Mrs. Hill, even though I was only 10 years old. I demanded his sneakers for Christmas when they first came out. I even changed my favorite soda because "Grant Hill Drinks Sprite."
Shaq is just a legend. When he came onto the scene, I'd never seen anything like him, and he just blew my mind. He's become a superstar and a phenomenon since then. Love him or hate him, you've got to respect him no matter what.
Steve Nash became an elite NBA player under Coach Mike D'Antoni. His recent MVP seasons were electric. I'll always respect Nash and D'antoni for resurrecting basketball in Phoenix. Plus Steve Nash is Canadian, and I love me some Canadians.
I realize some of you might be getting sick of me talking about David Lee, so I'll spare you this one time. Believe that he will be the subject of a blog before the week is over. You've been warned.
Tonight is Coach Mike D'antoni's first game back in Phoenix since he left the team under less than happy circumstances last off season. He received a standing ovation from the Phoenix crowd. I think its great that they showed D'Antoni the respect he was due. I'm even more glad that he's coaching in New York now :)
I keep changing from this game over to Browns vs. Eagles on Monday Night Football. This game is about to be a blow out...
-boogie
Monday, December 15
A Few Of My Favorite People
Tuesday, December 9
I'm Gay (For Gilbert Arenas)
I haven't laughed this hard since the Patriots lost the Superbowl! Right now this video has 3,206 views. I GUARANTEE it won't take long to reach 1 million.
Check this shit out. I triple dog dare you not to laugh your ass off!
"I got your jersey, I got your shoes, and now I want your heart!"
I'M DYING!
-boogie
Monday, December 8
Boogie's First Attempt at Fantasy Basketball
I'm doing Fantasy Basketball on CBSSports.com this season, and our draft was last week. I couldn't think of a clever team name, so I just used ORANGE AND BLUE (Knicks and Mets colors, of course!) I managed to come away with the following players on my team:
Duhon, Chris PG NY
Ginobili, Manu SG SA
Rondo, Rajon PG BOS
Rose, Derrick PG CHI
Chandler, Wilson SF NY
Deng, Luol SF CHI
Millsap, Paul PF UTA
Randolph, Zach PF LAC
Lopez, Brook C NJ
Lee, David PF NY
Stevenson, DeShawn SG
Martin, Kenyon PF DEN
Dalembert, Samuel C PHI
Considering I had the 10th pick in the draft, I think I did pretty well. Yes, I'm super lame and I drafted my boyfriend. I don't care what you think about it. It was a very smart solid move and I stand by it. As a matter of fact, here's the report CBS issued to fantasy owners about David today:
Latest News: Knicks F/C David Lee had 19 rebounds in Sunday's game against Detroit, giving him nine straight double-doubles. He has had no less than 11 rebounds in any of those games.(Updated 12/08/2008).
Fantasy Analysis: Lee has seen a significant increase in rebounds and scoring since the team traded Zach Randolph away and he's becoming an elite Fantasy center in the process. Right now, there is no reason he should not be starting in any league, even in three-game weeks.
That's all I needed to hear! Keep up the great work, baby! Bring the fantasy points on home to mama ;)
More on my fantasy basketball endeavors as the season progresses. Tips are appreciated!
-boogie Read More......
Thursday, December 4
Is This Really Neccessary?
Why is David Lee's actual girlfriend so cute and fabulous? Somebody make it stop immediately, please.
Thanks!
-boogie
Tuesday, December 2
Boogie Hasn't Forgotten Her #1 Boyfriend
Dear David Lee,
I'm feeling you.
I'm feeling you on offense and defense.
I'm feeling that two-man game you got going on with Chris Duhon. (I'm partial to Dukies.)
I'm feeling that pick and roll action I saw vs. the Trail Blazers tonight.
I'm feeling all those double-doubles you've been coming up with lately.
I'm feeling you switching positions from forward to center. (That sounds dirty.)
I'm feeling you scoring a career high 37 points and 21 rebounds against Golden State on Saturday night, making you the first Knicks player to get 30-and-20 in a game since Patrick Ewing in 1994.
I am feeling you as an important factor in what I hope will be the Knicks first postseason appearance since 2004.
And I'm gonna head down to the Garden and visit you just as soon as I can convince one of my lame ass friends to come with me.
I'm sorry, but I just can't sit in the Garden and scream your name all by myself. I'm a little nutty, but I'm not pathetic.
Keep holding it down, and I'll see you soon.
Kisses,
Boogie
Monday, November 24
Barkley and Vitale Inducted Into the College Hoops Hall of Fame
This past Sunday night saw a few noteworthy basketball superstars inducted into the Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame, including the legendary Charles Barkley and the incomparable Dick Vitale.
Barkley played three years of college ball for Auburn University, racking up many accolades in the process. Auburn retired his #34 Jersey in 2001.
I'm an ACC girl, and a Duke fan, so OBVIOUSLY Dick Vitale is my favorite college basketball announcer! To me, Vitale's voice is synonymous with college basketball - the CBHF obviously feels the same :) This will be his 30th year with the ESPN Network.
Congrats to all the inductees! Read more about the ceremony here!
-boogie Read More......
Thursday, November 20
Oh College Basketball, How I Love Thee...
Right now I'm on my way to meet Action at the Garden for Southern Illinois vs Duke! I'm so excited, I could fall over and die at any minute.
There will be a wrap-up, pictures, and a college bball season preview when I come back to earth tomorrow, kids ;)
LET'S GO DUKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-boogie
Tuesday, November 18
Let Me Make This Very Clear
Monday, November 17
Musicians Love Their Sports Too
This past weekend, I finally got around to reading Linda Cohn's autobiography. And let me tell you, that woman is amazing. Fully inspiring with her "Get it done" attitude. If you haven't read it, I urge you to pick up a copy.
But in reading Linda's book, I learned what a dope I am. She spoke about her relationship with John Ondransik of Five for Fighting and how she, as a hardcore hockey fan, had to appreciate him for his band's name.
I am sure most of you already realized that, but my reaction was, "Ohhh, that's what that means! How did that never occur to me?" I immediately called Shinny and she laughed at me for never realizing that.
So it got me to thinking about what other bands' monikers are a take on a sporting reference. And music being my other passion, I had a great time compiling this list for you all. I hope you dig it as much as I do.
Five for Fighting
Let's start with the inspiration for this whole article. Ondransik and co. take their name from a hockey penalty - five minutes for fighting. If their music wasn't such loser rock, I would probably be really into them on this basis alone.
Switchfoot
Switchfoot is a term used in surfing to reference the abillity to be able to switch your feet to face in either direction. Clever terminology. Despite living in SoCal, I have never been a surfer so that one had gone right over my head.
Fastball
I don't think this one requires any explanation. Next.
Luscious Jackson
They are named after basketball player Lucious Jackson, whose name was mispronounced during a telecast as "Luscious Jackson".
Pearl Jam (used to be Mookie Blaylock)
There are two different variations on this story. This first involves Eddie Vedder's grandmother, Pearl. Pearl supposedly made a peyote jelly/jam , which as kids they called pearl jam. But the other variation on the tale is that the name comes from NBA player Mookie Blaylock -- it's his nickname. Band members Stone Gossard and Jeff Ament were huge fans of Blaylock, loved his peculiar name and wished to just call their band "Mookie Blaylock". But Blaylock protested, so they used his nickname "Pearl Jam" instead. You be the judge.
The Starting Line
This young band of rockers takes their name from the beginning of a track and field race. And they're super cute.
Yellowcard
These boys from SoCal (who took me to my first strip club.. random fact of the day) apparently must be huge soccer fans. Yellow card refers to how a soccer official calls out an infraction of the rules. Might have been a little more badass to be Redcard.
Helmet
Moving on...
Ace of Base
This super strange band name references Section 16 of the rules adopted in 1860 by the National Association of Base Ball Players ("No ace nor base can be made upon a foul ball ...").
Rookie of the Year
I would like to claim this was a testament to the lovely Evan Longoria, but it really is just a tribute to the award itself. I will be holding auditions soon for my new band, sexy Third Basemen. That one will officially pay homage to Longoria.. and David Wright.
Bowling for Soup
Terrible band. Terrible name.
Faith No More
Named after a race horse they saw listed on a racing form.
Smash Mouth
Football players use this slang term in any game with a lot of blocking or tackling. I would like to tackle this band's piece of crap lead singer. God, I hate them.
Yo La Tengo
Yo la tengo translates to "I have it" from Spanish - said to be the phrase called out by Hispanic baseball players when fielding a pop fly ball. Singer/guitar player Ira Kaplan got the expression from a book he was reading about baseball called The Five Seasons.
Gnarls Barkley
A take on basketball legend and LLR homey, Charles Barkley. I hope they like turkey reubens and key lime pie!
Gym Class Heroes
This one is a little bit of a stretch but I sure do love these boys, so I have elected to include them.
Nickelback
A nickelback is a cornerback who serves as the fifth (in addition to the typical four) defensive backs on the defense. A base defense contains four defensive backs, consisting of two cornerbacks, and two safeties. Adding an extra back makes five, hence the term "nickel".
Glassjaw
A slang reference to a boxer with a suspect chin
The Mendoza Line
A term I actually didn't know (though Shinny informed me that she learned about it on Beverly Hills, 90210). It essentially means when someone's batting average has gone from being below average to totally shitty. I could have used that term this year... not mentioning any names.
Kaiser Chiefs
They were named after the South African football club Kaizer Chiefs, a team which former Leeds United defender Lucas Radebe played for.
Simply Red
A play on the band's love for Manchester United.
So that is what I have come up with. I would love to see ones I have missed in the comments!
Thursday, November 13
Boogie's Boyfriends Dominate
I don't want to toot my own horn or anything, but last night was a good night to be my boyfriend.
David Lee had The Knicks EMBARRASSED the Memphis Grizzlies on their home turf, putting up 132 points to the Grizzlies' 103. The Knicks broke a franchise record in the process by putting up 19 3-point shots. It was the most dominant performance I've seen out of the Knicks in years!
Earlier in the night the New York Rangers EMBARRASSED the New Jersey Devils on their home turf, scoring 4 goals in the 2nd period and adding another in the third. They were just toooooo much for the Devils, who only scored twice. My favorite Ashton look-alike and yours, Nikolai Zherdev, scored two amazing goals in a game that saw Devils' fans head home home early while Rangers rants echoed through Newark.
What lesson have we learned here, kids?
Stick with me, and you'll go to the top!
Believe it,
Boogie
Charles Barkley Is The Coolest Guy Ever
I too will have the turkey reuben and the key lime pie!
Monday, November 10
Obama Support Pouring In
As all of you fabulous and faithful readers of LLR know, this past Tuesday was my birthday and all I asked from any of you (besides enabling my Mauer posting addiction) was a vote for Obama, a vote for change. And I don't know who amongst you came through in the clutch, but someone did. And hearing some of our beloved athlete's reactions to this has both surprised and appalled us here.
And I never thought I would say this, but way to go, LeBron James.
Let me be clear on my thoughts on King James. I do not like him. Not one bit. And this has nothing to do with my love of a particular basketball team, but it is a personal dislike. Do I know King James? I do not. Have I ever met the great LeBron? Nope. I did, however, once sit a table away from him at a bar while a Mets game blasted on several screens. LeBrown insulted my Mets (like only a Yankees fan would -- especially when their team was already done for the season) and I felt personally attacked and offended by this.
I don't think he ever turned around and looked my way. But like a true die-hard fan, it was ON.
So it is my great pleasure today to share with you all how maybe LeBron has begun to redeem himself. According to ESPN , LeBron was quoted as saying the election was uplifting and unbelievable.
"It was uplifting. It was something that you can tell your kids, you
really can become anything now. You don't have to become a basketball player.
You can become President of the United States. It was definitely an unbelievable
feeling. It was definitely one of those feelings that you say, 'Wow.'"
Wow is right. The man donated $20,000 to an Obama committee, hosted a free concert with Jay-Z and took part in an early voter registration rally. He was often spotted sporting Obama gear.
Thanks to LeBron's inspiring words, the LLR is happy to present you with a hall pass for insulting the Mets. Use it wisely 'cuz you only get one.
Read More......Saturday, November 1
Obama or McCain for NBA Commissioner?
Greetings sportschicks, sportsmen and, for you politically "correct" pests, sportspeople. For my first blog on the LLR, I'd like us to take a moment from the incessant political bickering and highly questionable polls to address a far more relevant issue. We’re all familiar with the “Which candidate would you rather have a BBQ with?” line of polls. The accuracy of said polls in determining the next president has been uncanny for decades. So how about this: “Which candidate would make the best NBA Commissioner?”
Our marvelous, troubled, nation, has never been more starved for a viable third Party, so let’s consider this trifecta--our current NBA Chief, David Stern and whether or not he should be replaced with either Barack Obama or our neckless, elderly POW, Mr. John McCain. All three offer intriguing platforms.
David Stern has led the NBA for 24 years, chaperoning The Association through the burgeouning Bird-Magic-Jordan era and handling the insurgance of high schoolers, labor disputes and the hip hop era with tact and a seven figure salary.
Barack can straight up ball. He's cool, an idol of most of the current cagers and, I'm just gonna say it, is black. About 80% of the players are black. Does this count for something? Perhaps.
McCain might not be able to dribble, drain a shot at the charity stripe, or even look down, but putting a military hero in charge of an increasingly aggressive workforce is an intriguing proposition. And, as a Republican, would he be better equipped to deal with several hundred ridiculously paid, spoiled brats? Maybe.
We're all about democracy here at the LLR, so you decide.
Thursday, October 30
The NBA Season Begins!
It's basketball season, everyone! The NBA season opened up on Tuesday night to much excitement and anticipation. The Champion Celtics won their opener vs. Lebron and the Cavs on Tuesday. AND my New York Knicks took it to the house against D.Wade and the Heat at the Garden on Wednesday.
HELL YES!!
So, let me be completely honest. I'm getting back into basketball this season for the first time in a while. Ladies, let's do it together. What do you say? We'll start from scratch and get into it all slowly. Personally, I have a lot of research to do. When I was growing up the Knicks were the only team in any sport that we watched as a family, so I grew up with basketball. I haven't paid much attention since Patrick Ewing retired, but I'm back and ready to rock.
Bigger and better basketball stories coming from Boogie as the season progresses. Ok how many B's are in that sentence?
-boogie
Sunday, July 27
MVP of the week - Girl Power!
So I'm sure most of you saw the WNBA mini-brawl that went down between the Detroit Shock and the Los Angeles Sparks earlier this week. As much as I wish it hadn't happened (doesn't send a very good message to the kids, after all), everyone loves a good girl fight, and I'm no different. The only good thing that came out of the fight and the subsequent suspensions was this week's MVP.
The Detroit Shock was left short handed after the suspensions were handed down by the WNBA. Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman signed a 7-day contract with the league, and she played 9 minutes of a game against the Houston Comets on Thursday night. Nancy Lieberman is widely known as the greatest women's basketball player ever...and she's 50 years old. FIVE-ZERO!! Think about a 50 year-old woman that you know. Now imagine her holding her own for 9 minutes in a professional basketball game with women half her age. I LOVE IT!!
I know a lot of people don't take the WNBA seriously. I happen to love women's basketball, and most of all, what the WNBA stands for. I'm so glad the league has continued to thrive these last 12 years. I think its awesome that girls with game have professionals to look up to. It is my honor to bestow LLR's MVP of the week award to Nancy Lieberman. Yo, Nancy - I got next!
-boogie
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