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Bawful After Dark: January 9, 2012

Found January 09, 2012 on Basketbawful:
PLAYERS: Flip Saunders,  Rashard Lewis,  Sam Cassell,  Yi Jianlian,  Marc Gasol,  Paul Pierce,  Scott Skiles,  Jeff Teague
TEAMS: Washington Wizards,  Dallas Mavericks,  Memphis Grizzlies,  Boston Celtics,  Atlanta Hawks,  Detroit Pistons

Rahsard
Ah, the timeless art of seductionWell, the Washington Wizards Generals are a mess, aren't they?First, I saw this report Sunday that the Generals players have stopped listening to coach Flip Saunders.Later, reports surfaced that Rashard Lewis refused to play after arguing with assistant coach ET the Extra Terrestrial Sam Cassell.The team's response? Lewis wasn't on the bench because he didn't have a sports coat.Yes, teams try to downplay any spats and so forth, but really? That has to be in the top ten list of most bawful excuses, right?In other news, Chairman Yi is back. Yi Jianlian's been called up from the D-League by the Mavericks.Worst of the Weekend in Pictures:"Come on! I play for this godawful team! Can't I get a break?!"Marc Gasol... you just keep doin' what you do.Paul Pierce has a headache from all the clanking sounds his shots makeDo you think Blake Griffin's dunk face is the same as his O-face?"COME AT ME BRO"Sad Stephe...
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