With eyes on lottery, Warriors fans cheer losing play
Golden State Warriors fans have proven over the years to be among the most loyal in the NBA. Tuesday night, they demonstrated they also might be the most intelligent. In a you-had-to-be-there-to-believe-it turn of events, the Warriors faithful actually applauded a great defensive play by New Orleans unknown Gustavo Ayon and then roared in approval when their own Chris Wright...
Via Pro Sports Daily
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April 25, 2012
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April 25, 2012
GMTR Podcast #30: Second-Half Breakout Players
In this week’s podcast, we discuss the all-star festivities (or lack thereof), talk about guys who are expected to return from injury after the All-Star break, and breakdown some players who could potentially break out in the second half given the right set of circumstances.
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Via Give Me The Rock
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February 27, 2012
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February 27, 2012
Gustavo Ayon grabs a career high 17 rebounds
NBA.com should soon have Ayon in a NOLA jersey.
Gustavo Ayon's NBA player page doesn't even show him in a Hornets uniform. The rookie power forward has played 26 games after tonight -- starting in nine of them. In Wednesday night's 89-84 win over Cleveland, Ayon had a career night on the glass, grabbing 17 rebounds.
Ayon added nine points (4-7 FG and 1-4 FT), four...
Via Life is Just a Fantasy ... Basketball Blog
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February 22, 2012
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February 22, 2012
The Starting Lineup: Gustavo Ayon Helps Hornets Start A Win Streak
I hate per 48 minute stats. I don’t think I’ve ever posted one on this blog in the year and some odd months that it’s existed for. That being said, Gustavo Ayon (rookie PF for the New Orleans Hornets) averages 15.9 points and 12.6 rebounds per 48 minutes. Why have I made an exception to my no-bogus-stats rule for Gustavo Ayon? Because you need to take notice...
Via NBA 24/7 365
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February 16, 2012
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February 16, 2012
Day 51 of 124: Free Ayon!
Alternative title: where Eric Gordon owners get screwed
Line of the Night: We’ve seen LeBron James (2.01) get the LotN on a number of occasions. And while his overall line wasn’t as strong as some of his others this year, LeBron’s 35 points and 8 rebounds in a 114-96 win over the Bucks was the best last night’s 6 games had to offer.
Honorable Mentions: Two...
Via Give Me The Rock
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February 14, 2012
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February 14, 2012
Ayon Making Adjustments to New Country, Team
In any business, it's imperative for new employees to learn "company jargon." For Hornets rookie forward Gustavo Ayon, the challenge of grasping some of the nuanced language of his chosen profession brought a few unforeseen challenges.
Via NBA.com
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January 26, 2012
POTD 1/21/12: Ian Mahinmi On Gustavo Ayon
Not often is it a legitimate possibility that your average NBA fan may not even know who either of the players involved in the Poster of the Day are. I suppose I’ll introduce them. Ian Mahinmi is a high-flying, seven-foot Frenchman who’s played regularly for the Mavs this season. He did make brief appearances during last season’s title run, but he...
Via NBA 24/7 365
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January 22, 2012
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January 22, 2012
2011-2012 NBA Regular Season: Ian Mahinmi Dunks On Gustavo Ayon
Via You Got Dunked On
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January 22, 2012
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January 22, 2012
Keep An Ayon Gustavo
I’m just gonna say this, and then I’m gonna stand by it: I’m almost positive that whenever anyone thinks of the Gustavos of the NBA, Gustavo Ayon‘s name will be mentioned. Sit on that, Potsie. 8/5/2, with 2 stl and 2 blk as Monty Williams has been leaving some slack in the leash for this guy in the last three games. He left Ayon in the game for 13 minutes on Friday...
Via Razzball Basketball
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January 17, 2012
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January 17, 2012
The New Orleans Hornets don’t have much P.T. for their rookies
The Hornets are a veteran team with an eye on getting back to the playoffs again in 2011-12, so they don’t have much P.T. for their rookies quite yet. 27-year old point guard Carldell Johnson has played the most of the Hornets’ rookies so far this year. Johnson has played in 7 games (0 starts) for the Hornets so far this year and he is averaging 7.1 minutes, 2.1 points...
Via Hornets Locker
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January 12, 2012
THE HORNETS HOT 17







