Archive for May, 2008

Celtics trying not to be overconfident

“They were supposed to hold serve on their home court”

Wonder who the Boston Celtics will face in the second round of the NBA playoffs: Cleveland and LeBron James, or Washington and gimpy Gilbert Arenas? Uhhhh, hold that thought. via SeacoastOnline

With talk toned down, Cavs-Wiz becomes Butler vs. LeBron

“We said: ‘The ultimate changearound is for us to just be quiet and find a way to come back from 3-1 and win the series.”

WASHINGTON - Shhhhh! That, essentially, was what Washington Wizards co-captains Caron Butler and Antawn Jamison told teammates. via ZanesvilleTimesRecorder.com

Fisher: Trust will lead Kobe to MVP award

“We’ll watch how they defend each other more than anything else”

If the MVP trophy ends up in Kobe Bryant’s hands for the first time in his career next week, then it might have had something to do with the superstar guard’s increased trust in his teammates this season. via LA Daily News

Sonics’ Durant honored as rookie of the year

“My mom woke me up when she got the call. She screamed. I was happy. “Then I went back to sleep.”

Kevin Durant was so excited to learn he had just won the NBA Rookie of the Year award, he went back to sleep. via Examiner.com

Soulja Boy vs. LeBron James: Rap’s next great beef?

I am not a huge sports person , but I do greatly enjoy arcane disputes between rappers - and just in time for the NBA playoffs, those two worlds have collided. via Entertainment Weekly’s PopWatch