BogTV #25

GILBERT AT THE GOODMAN LEAGUE

Yesterday you got the raw video, but today, here's the finished product.

And after reading Gil's latest blog, I've come to the conclusion that you can never have too much Gilbert Arenas.

Gilbert Arenas Takes to the Streets

Sorry for the slow week. The Dude got a bit a promotion at work and has been working his ass off this week. I did find the time to travel down to Southeast D.C. earlier this week with Dan Steinberg to see Gilbert Arenas play in the Goodman League though. Here are the highlights.

You can see the edited version tonight around 5:30 pm on Washington Post Live and later this evening on YouTube.

Having Trouble Keeping Tabs on NBA Girlfriends?

This is Candance Parker, the soon to be Mrs. Shelden Williams. I know this because I'm juiced in, I know my stuff. Not everyone can have my phenomenal ability to identify NBA Players Wives and Girlfriends, but fear not my friends. There's a place on the interwebs for you!

If you ever wondered who your favorite NBA Player is dating, head on over to Talk-Sports.net. It's basically a message board for people to update any information they have. There's really a wealth of information here. Interested in who Dirk Nowitzki is getting close to? How about Emeka Okafor? I mean, who isn't interesting in who Emeka Okafor might be having sexual relations with, right?

Still not convinced, here's a sample of what you might find.

On Gilbert Arenas

He likes to screw in a very uncomfortable place - and no, I'm not talkin bout no back of no volkwagon HOLLA!

On Chris Duhon

He dates coach K

On Dahntay Jones

I'm not claiming to be his girl or anything, but whenever I want to see him; he sends for me

On Kenyon Martin

I saw him at the club letting some girl grind on him so it's good his wife is leaving his cheating ass

This is just a small portion of the goldmine that is Talk-Sports.net!

Don't Mess With The Diesel

This video may have already made the rounds, but it just made me laugh real hard, so I thought I would share it.

Elie Seckbach, the man is pure gold.

The Best Thing About NBA Draft Night

Steinberg made mention of the nutjob who was toiling around the bowels of MSG with a sock puppet on his hand and pretending to be Stephen A. Smith. Well, the video is out, and it is truly phenomenal.

"I hear by dub Joakim Noah the people's princess". Classic!

Tip of the hat to Deadspin

NBA Summer League in Primetime

I just notcied this email in my work inbox.

WASHINGTON DC – The National Basketball Association recently released the team participants and schedule for the 2007 NBA Summer League presented by adidas, the league’s summer showcase in Las Vegas for top free agents and members of the 2007 NBA Draft class.

“The Las Vegas Summer League is an important part of the development and maturation of our younger players," said Grunfeld. "We are excited to see our younger players have an opportunity to play in a very competitive environment. This will mark our third consecutive summer participating in the Las Vegas Summer League, and we look forward to joining the 21 other teams for an exciting two weeks of basketball."

Additionally, for the first time ever, Comcast SportsNet will broadcast all five of the Wizards’ summer league contests in primetime.

“As a long-standing partner of the Washington Wizards, Comcast SportsNet is delighted to add this original game programming to its lineup, featuring one of the most exciting teams in the NBA,” said Rebecca Schulte, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic. “These five games will give our viewers the first look at many of the Wizards top prospects, including the team’s most recent draft picks. As the region’s leader in local sports television, we are always looking for new ways to bring sports fans unique perspectives on their favorite teams and players.”

“This is a unique opportunity to give Wizards fans NBA excitement during the middle of the summer,” said Matt Williams, Executive Vice President for Washington Sports and Entertainment. “This will give fans a ‘sneak peak’ at some of the young players and recent draft picks. Comcast SportsNet deserves a special thanks for diligently working with us to make this happen.”

The 2007 NBA Summer League presented by adidas, formerly the Las Vegas Summer League, will feature 21 NBA teams and the Chinese National Team competing over 10 days, from July 6-15. A 55-game schedule will be played at the Thomas & Mack Center and the Cox Pavilion on the campus of the University of Nevada Las Vegas.

Summer Leagues game on TV, huh? Not a bad idea, if I do say so myself. I wish I was the one to come up with it. Damn!

Here's the broadcast schedule:
Tue. July 10th vs. Sacramento Kings 7:00 p.m.
Wed. July 11th vs. Detroit Pistons 7:00 p.m.
Fri. July 13th vs. Houston Rockets 10:30 p.m.
Sat. July 14th vs. Cleveland Cavaliers 10:30 p.m.
Sun. July 15th vs. Milwaukee Bucks 7:00 p.m.

Witness This!

The Spurs are the champs.

Hardly anyone was a witness.

These are still funny though.

BogTV #19

THE MYSTICS KNOW HOW TO PARTY

Yesterday, The Dude gave you an exclusive interview with the one and only Cedric the Entertainer. Steinz and I caught Cedric at the first annual Washington Mystics Foundation Gala. Here is the edited version of what we saw.

ENJOY!

Chosen One, Thy Name is Lebron

Lebron James is a beast. It cannot be argued. He has put the Cavaliers on his back and now has them four wins away from what could be considered the least likely NBA Championship in recent memory. In his honor, I present a crazy Nike Ad that was banned in China because it was perceived as disrespectful to Chinese Gods.

Me? I don't believe in those Chinese Gods, so I have no problem in showing this to you.

LIVE BLOG! Jazz / Warriors Game 4 ... 2nd Half

ok, so I missed ALL of the 1st half to watch Sopranos and Entourage, but now the 2nd half begins and I will try my hand at live-blogging for the first time.

Without further to do ...

10:48 Why isn't Baron Davis dunking on Andrei Kirelenko yet? That was a sweet '3' though by the bearded one, and Doug Collins just said it was his first basket in a while. That's got to be a good thing for Golden State, considering that they are now winning by three and their best player isn't having the greatest night.

10:51 Why is Pam Oliver working NBA sidelines now?

10:52 WE BELIEVE BITCHES! Timeout Jazz. 60-54 Warriors, man those guys really get out and run.

10:54 I absolutely love hearing Snoop Dogg songs during Heineken commercials! Speaking of which, I think I will drink that last Summer Ale in my fridge.

10:55 Wow, Warrior moms in throwback jerseys giving a huge check to charity! TREMENDOUS!

10:56 I still hate Carlos Boozer because of his mom, but that guy is a serious NBA baller! Booz is on a personal 6-oh run. We're tied at 60.

10:57 YAY! More Heineken commercials, which mean more S to the N to the double O to the P!

11:00 OK, TNT just showed a quick shot of one of their cameramen wearing a 'We Believe" T-shirt, how is that possible? Isn't that a little over the top? 8-oh Utah run.

11:01 10-oh run, 27 for Booz, Donte Ellis stops the bleeding for GS. Mehmet Okur picks up his 4th foul, takes seat, kinda early to have two of your big-time players with four fouls (Okur and AK-47).

11:03 I want Mickael Pietrus to fight (i.e. kick the shit out of) Matt Harpring! (yet anothe former-acc'er that I do not like)

11:05 Al Harrington just put the smack down on Boozer in the lane, looked flagrant, oh man, the replay that is as flagrant as it comes, right to the big dome of Booz! Warriors up one after Boozer hits one of two freebies.

11:07 Doug Collins should stop doing drugs because he just compared Carlos Boozer to Karl Malone.

11:09 Where is Jessica Alba damnit???

11:12 Here, want your own 'We Believe' t shirt? Try ebay. Some schmuck is paying $50 for one! I think I will go put on my Joe Smith Warriors jersey.

11:14 My god. Oracle Arena really gets loud. You can hardly here Kevin Harlan when they get really rocking!

11:17 Huge three by The Beard! Utah doesn't score a single point in the last 1:15 of the 3rd quarter. Warriors up 78-75 heading to the 4th. Mmmmmm, Summer Ale.

11:19 In the words of Wise Lebron, "Playa Haters, elevators. If you cross me, you will die." What the hell does that even mean? Who writes this shit?

11:21 Wow, The Beard and Jason Richardson are a combined 7 of 17 through three quarters. How are the Warriors winning this game?

11:22 Deron Williams AND Booz on the Utah bench to start the 4th. Interesting.

11:23 The signage on the side of the court is advertising Bud Light. Alert the NBA! If Don Nelson can't have a post-game beer, why is is that the greedy league is able to collect huge dollar amunts from the beer companies to market their product? Hypocrites!

11:25 The last half of Pam Oliver's report on the condition of Dee Brown was totally inaudible thanks to the crazy fans inside Oracle Arena. SPEAK UP PAM!

11:26 AK-47 picks up his 5th foul, Booz back into the game. 81-80 Utah. 9:20 left.

11:28 If MLB '07: The Show is the most "realistic baseball experience", then David Wright would have swung and missed on that pitch. I think he's batting about .240 right now.

11:32 10-2 Utah run to start this quarter. The Warriors need their fans to get back into it, RIGHT NOW! That bucket by Harrington to cut it back down to three will help!

11:34 Some guy in the front row looks like he has his video camera at the game. Hopefully we'll see some nice footage on YouTube in the near future.

11:36 Huge '3' by Harrington. Warriors now within one. They have 11 triples on the night, the Jazz have only one.

11:37 Warriors take back the lead on the huge throw down by Andris Biedrins. It's going to be a great final 6 minutes. Derek Fisher nails the '3' to give the lead right back to the Jazz. 89-87. 5:49 to go.

11:42 21 turnover for the Jazz tonight so far. I've got my answer as to how the Warriors are still in this game.

11:43 Great reaction shot of the Warriors fan grimicing like has a serious hemroid after that big bucket by Okur. 91-88 Jazz. 4:42 to play.

11:44 Fisher now with 16 in the game. 9 in the 4th quarter! 126 career playoff games for this guy, it really shows.

11:46 Uh oh, Jazz looking like they're taking control here with just under 3 minutes to go. 97-91. Boozer at the line trying to complete the three-point play.

11:49 What a play by Matt Barnes. The Warriors won't go away quietly. He needs this free throw, he missed it! Remember that.

11:51 GAME OVER. Derek Fisher hits his 3rd three of the quarter. 100-93 Utah. let me say it again, GAME OVER!

11:52 It would really be a shame if this is the last game of the season at Oracle Arena. These Warriors fans really deserve more playoff basketball. They have brought life to the playoffs like no other crowd. I SALUTE YOU YELLOW-CLD WARRIORS FANATICS!

11:54 Since when is under two minutes, down nine, "a lot of time" Doug? I'd like you to explain that to me, please.

11:55 OOOOOOOOO, was that an intentional shot by The Beard on Derek Fisher? I don't think so. Fisher and The Beard were teammates and I don't think The Beard would stoop that low. I mean, he is The Beard!

11:58 These last 90 seconds could take a while.

11:59 Nice, Warriors in desperate need of a basket and Stephen Jackson dribbles it right out of bounds. Sweet!

12:00 GS has lost only 11 games at home all season, and this will be their first home loss of the postseason.

12:01 Just two seasons ago, the Jazz won only 26 games, now they are one win away from the Western Conference Finals. Excellent work by Jerry Sloan and Kevin O'Connor.

12:03 OK, now we got some bad blood. Nice hard foul by Richardson on Okur. That's what I like to see! Now J-Rich wants to yell at the officials. Keep up the good fight Jason! Now Derek Fisher wants to talk some junk with Richardson. Can we get some punches? Nope, Richardson goes straight to the lockerroom after being ejected.

12:05 I told you this would take a long time, 7 minutes and counting for the last 90 seconds of the game.

12:06 20,679 in attendance tonight. The largest crowd to ever see a basketball game in the state of California. Too bad that's not worth 13 points.

12:07 wow, this turned into a rout! Final Score, Utah 115, Golden State 101. 40 points for the Jazz in the 4th quarter! That will get the job done any night of the week.

12:08 Turns out I had two bottles left. Mmmmm, Summer Ale!

Little Diddy, about Bird and McHale

Two American kids growing up, getting stoned with Mellancamp
Larry gonna be a basketball star
Kevin gets the nugs and hotboxes the car

And, yes, that's a horrible play on the lyrics of Jack and Diane

I’ve known Larry Bird since we were kids. When he was on the Celtics and I was playing in Boston, he and Kevin McHale would come to my dressing room after the show and smoke me under the table.

It definitely doesn't surprise me to hear that these two Celtics greats toked a little weed. I mean, they looked great in green, and they did play in the NBA.

Larry, I have a huge doobie for after game. But don't tell the Chief. He's a real scavenger!

I think it was Charles Barkley who said that over 80% of NBA players smoked dope.

Eh, whatever.

Bird and McHale Used to Smoke John Mellencamp 'Under the Table' (Fanhouse)
Backstage Legends (True Hoop)