Popular ESPN personality Bill Simmons and his NBA on ESPN cohost Jalen Rose sat in front of a camera to record the NBA Preview for the B.S. Report on Grantland.com. During the episode, Jalen made a striking prediction for the 2013-14 NBA season. A stunner from Bill & Jalen’s NBA Preview: @jalenrose believes Michael Jordan will play in an NBA game this season. http://t.co/gjhxEjJI8M — Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) October 3, 2013 That’s right. Jalen Rose expects 50-year-old Michael Jordan to come out of retirement
Tweet of the Day: Steve Kerr Terrorstruck Over Dwight Howard’s Newfound Ability
Could the apocalypse be upon us? Or perhaps a deadly, fire breathing dragon? Probably not. However, those could be valid reasons as to why NBA on TNT commentator and analyst Steve Kerr might be freaking out on Twitter. The other reason, the real one, could potentially spell the end of NBA coaches’ Hack-A-Dwight strategies, and propel the Houston Rockets center, Dwight Howard, up into the top echelon of the NBA’s elite. What is the big deal? [Read more…]
Tweet of the Day: NBA Players All Atwitter For NBA 2K14
Tuesday brings forth, for many teams, the opening of practice. For many players, however, it brings with it the joy of gaming. NBA 2K14 is now in stores, and many of the league’s athletes already have a copy, thanks in large part to Ronnie2K. [Read more…]
Tweet of the Night: New Trend Among NBA Players: High School Football
Houston Rockets stars Dwight Howard and Chandler Parsons made waves Thursday, when they attended a high school football game in Texas at the prompting of one of its players on Twitter. Dwight Howard and Chandler Parsons seen standing at the front of the stands while watching a George Ranch High School football game. It seems that attending high school football games is becoming even more popular. [Read more…]
Tweet of the Day: Kendall Marshall Questions Kanye West’s Tirade
Celebrity Twitter beefs can be fun. Or silly. Or completely nonsensical. Some times, as was the case with Dwyane Wade and Kevin Durant earlier this week, they can be confused as possible marketing gimmicks—as both of the NBA athletes involved are sponsored by and have been featured together in Gatorade advertising. Jimmy Kimmel recently did a bit on his late night show in which he poked fun at producer/rapper Kanye West. [Read more…]
Tweet of the Day: Cody Zeller Experiencing the Supernatural
Following the NBA on Twitter, fans sometimes are given a window into the lives of their favorite athletes. Sometimes, players give their followers a look inside where and how they live. Followers are commonly given glimpses into NBA athletes’ workout routines, their shoe closets, wardrobes and family interaction. Rarely are fans exposed to the weird in players’ lives. Charlotte Bobcats rookie center Cody Zeller has done just that. I live alone at my apartment but somehow lights have been turning on at night. Next I’ll
Tweet of the Day: Magic Johnson Supportive of Shaq Joining Kings
News broke Monday that Shaquille O’Neal had bought a minority stake in the Sacramento Kings. While some may question the move, considering Shaq’s past battles with the Kings in the early 2000s, Los Angeles Lakers great Magic Johnson is onboard. Congrats to former Laker and 4x NBA Champion @SHAQ on becoming a minority owner of the Sacramento Kings! — Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) September 24, 2013 Owner Vivek Ranadive , you brought in a great champion, leader and somebody who can bring the community
Tweet of the Day: NBA Season Is Right Around The Corner
You may have noticed the change in the weather—the leaves are beginning to change color, the temperatures are cooling, the rainy days of summer are ceasing. You may have noticed that, after five weeks of preseason and 3 weeks into games that matter, the NFL season is well underway. Or, perhaps, you live in a cooler northern climate and you’ve noticed that the NHL has already begun its preseason games. Maybe, you’ve realized that something is up because SheridanHoops is rolling out all