Basketball Meets Social Media
January 25th, 2011
This is a pretty incredible change of pace when it comes to live updates and player commentary on a world-class sporting association like the NBA. It’s unlikely anyone saw the risks of players owning personal (and in some cases, Twitter-verified) Twitter accounts and using them during games.
Now around the world, from basketball in the States to football (or soccer as it’s also known in the USA) in the UK, players are beginning to make mistakes. Flirting, admitting to activities that would see them dismissed, or in the case of Shaquille O’Neal, criticising the judgement of referees during half-time breaks.
It’s certainly a problem that needs to be addressed by those who monitor the activities of players, as many of them fail to realise just how quickly a malicious or marriage-endangering tweet can steer their careers in the wrong direction. Perhaps a short course in social media PR for the stars of the NBA?
Of course, it’s also important to ensure that the players remain in the public eye – well-known players on the court are one of the main reasons people come to see them perform, in addition to team loyalty. Whether you’re a basketball star or a pro at Partypoker.com, self-promotion is a valuable tool, and misuing it may cost you any followers or fans you’ve gained along the way.
Hopefully the NBA will assist players in the regulation of what is considered acceptable online public conduct. It’s certainly a new arena and requires a lot of legislation to be put in place to ensure this does not happen repeatedly. It looks like players are going to have to watch their mouths near keyboards and smartphones, and no longer just the dictaphones of eager journalists.
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Best of the Best Buzzer Beaters #5
March 21st, 2010
Why it’s here: Difficulty, most memorable.
James Forrest was a good college player. He won ACC Freshman of the Year in 1992, ACC Tournament MVP in 1993, and made the All-ACC first team in 1994. But it was his miraculous 3-point heave in the second round againt USC and Harold “Baby Jordan” Minor, that made Forrest a college basketball legend.
Trailing by two with only 0.8 seconds left, Forrest took an inbounds pass deep on the left wing, and seemingly in one-motion, turned and flicked a three-pointer. It was nothing but net, and the crowd erupted. But this play has earned all-time status thanks to the late Al McGuirre’s great “Holy Mackerel! Holy Mackerel! Holy Mackerel!” call. It is forever recognized as one of the tournament’s best moments.
Strangely, enough, it was Forrest’s first and only three-pointer of the year.
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Top 4 ‘Little Men’ Dunks on Bigs – Number 1
March 18th, 2010
Top 4 ‘Little Men’ Dunks on Bigs – Number 1. This week we take a look at some little men – guards – as they dunk on the bigs. Baron Davis destroys AK
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Top 4 ‘Little Men’ Dunks on Bigs – Number 2.
March 17th, 2010
Top 4 ‘Little Men’ Dunks on Bigs – Number 2. This week we take a look at some little men – guards – as they dunk on the bigs. Kevin Johnson over Hakeem Olajuwon. Every Suns fan remembers this one. Rated 14th best dunk by FSN.
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Delonte West Posterizes Josh Smith 12.29.09
Top 4 ‘Little Men’ Dunks on Bigs – Number 3
March 16th, 2010
Top 4 ‘Little Men’ Dunks on Bigs – Number 3. This week we take a look at some little men – guards – as they dunk on the bigs. Allen Iverson Dunks On Camby: Allen Iverson Dunks On Marcus Camby And Sits On His Back
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Top 4 ‘Little Men’ Dunks on Bigs – Number 4
March 15th, 2010
Top 4 ‘Little Men’ Dunks on Bigs – Number 4. This week we take a look at some little men – guards – as they dunk on the bigs. Baron Davis Dunks on O’Neal
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Graphic video: Wolf attacks Derek Fisher
Delonte West Posterizes Josh Smith 12.29.09
Dude jumps over another dude to throw it down Vince Carter Style
March 12th, 2010
Cal State Fullerton’s Ray Miller takes care of the defense, and Gerard Anderson finishes it off like no one else can…
Cal State Northridge vs. Cal State Fullerton, 2010 Big West Tournament 1st Round. Erik Pessolano and Kevin Barbarini with the call.
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How dare you?!!?!? That you missed these dunks is a crime.
March 6th, 2010
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While it’s been tough to find quality NCAA dunk footage recently, I’ve managed to put together yet another Top 5 Dunks of the Week in college basketball. While the list may expand a little past the one week mark, these rim rockers will definitely keep you entertained.
