Saturday, February 16, 2008

N.O. Sleep – All-Star Saturday has arrived – Shooting Stars

The Haier Shooting Stars, the Skills Challenge and the Dunk Contest. I was feeling a little bit tired a couple of hours ago, but I’m alive and kicking it right now. And yes, I know no one says “alive and kicking” anymore.

-Dwight is the MC tonight, introducing Marc Broussard who sings a song. On a side-note: I actually don’t hate the promo All-Star song this year.

-The guy singing the Canadian anthem needs to get some vocal lessons.

-The guy on the oddly-shaped trumpet for the U.S. anthem is awesome though.

-Next up: the Haier Shooting Stars.

-B.J. Armstrong still looks like he shooting 3’s for the early nineties Bulls.

-Eddie Johnson is on the Phoenix squad for the Shooting Stars. I’m not too fond of his columns on Hoopshype.com. To be more specific: his comments sometimes are childish when a reader gives him negative feedback. Mr. Johnson should remember that a person reacting to his columns could be 14. Take it easy Eddie.

-Swin Cash is the coolest name ever for a female basketball player.

-Chicago, Phoenix, San Antonio and Detroit are lacing them up.

-Like last night, Dutch commentary. This time, the usual moron is back. I really don’t understand why the channel I’m watching NBA games on, has to select these guys during the All-Star weekend. Normally with live games, there is English commentary. During the reruns it’s Dutch. Not this weekend though, they are doing it live, in the middle of the night.

-David Robinson can shoot 3’s. Who knew? He looks like he never quit playing. Still lean, and all smiles. And the Spurs are in the lead.

-Bill Laimbeer shot an airball from midcourt. I’m impressed. Pistons are out in the first round. So are the Suns, by the way.

-Second round: the Spurs can really, really shoot. It almost looks like during their first championship in ‘99, Duncan and Robinson would’ve formed a formidable backcourt together. Becky Hammon looks feisty, and also pretty cute. Sorry to say that, but she is. Spurs beat Bulls in the final round.

-The Dutch guys say Nash won the NBA MVP title three times. Yeah morons, minus one. Next up: the Skills Challenge.

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