Random Athlete Of The Day- God Shammgod
Before there was God’s Gift Achiuwa, there was God Shammgod. God played High School basketball at La Salle Academy in Manhattan, where he was obviously omnipotent and dominant. God made the McDonald’s All-American Team with star caliber players like Shareef Abdur-Rahim, Vince Carter, Chauncy Billups, Kevin Garnett, Antawn Jamison, Stephon Marbury, Paul Pierce, and…...
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Discuss
How Can This Be A Throwback Jersey...
when it matches a team (the ABA Memphis Tams) that has absolutely nothing in common with the NBA team it represents? If the Grizz wants to go with throwback duds, they need to say Vancouver on them. And I'm reasonably certain that Big Country Reeves and Shareef Abdur-Rahim are available. Along with everyone else who ever played for the Vancouver Grizz, seeing how they are living...
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18 days ago
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18 days ago
Anger Mismanagement…Vancouver Grizzlies NBA draft flashbacks
Vancouver hoops blogger Steve Lee tells us the Vancouver Grizzlies were not a good drafting team. From overweight country bumpkins to selfcentered malcontents the Grizzlies success rate on draft night was about 33%. Bryant Reeves, Antonio Daniels, Mike Bibby, Shareef Abdur-Rahim, Steve Francis, Stromile Swift to name a few.
Via NorthWest Sports Beat
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November 03, 2011
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November 03, 2011
Ray Allen Talks About New England & Draft Night 1996
Found this video by BRad posted on Red's Army today. Ray Allen talks about how Red Auerbach called him on draft day and told him if he's there at 6 the Celtics will select him. That was easy for Red to do as that draft was totally a 6 player draft, so whoever fell to the C's would be their pick. It ended up being Antoine Walker. Personally I was also hoping for Ray...
Via Celtics Life
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September 23, 2011
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September 23, 2011
Random Athlete Of The Day- Moochie Norris
Who could forget Moochie Norris? Well, if you did well then not only did you insult Moochie, but also his afro (which has feelings too….it is a living organism). Moochie was a juco transfer to Auburn University, which then led him to University of West Florida. M. Norris (no relation to Chuck fyi) was drafted early 2nd round (33rd overall) by the Milwaukee Bucks. The 1996 draft...
Via Taking Bad Schotz
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July 25, 2011
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July 25, 2011
Shareef Abdur-Rahim was one of the best players in Grizzlies’ history
Forward Shareef Abdur-Rahim was one of the best Grizzlies’ in team history but he never played a game in Memphis. He played in 375 games (366 starts) in his five years with the Vancouver Grizzlies and he averaged 38.0 minutes, 20.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocked shot per game. Abdur-Rahim is #2 in Grizzlies’ history in points scored...
Via Grizzlies Locker
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May 27, 2011
The 10-man rotation, starring Norm MacDonald
A look around the league and the web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out.
C: Complex. Apparently Norm MacDonald had the Lakers/Mavericks series sussed.
PF: The Good Point. Shareef Abdur-Rahim: Fact, myth, or hoax?
SF: NBA.com. John...
Via Ball Don't Lie
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May 11, 2011
Notes from Kings Practice Dec. 2
Practice opened up earlytoday since the Sacramento Kings were flying out to L.A. to play the Lakers., who are riding a four-game losing streak.Samuel Dalembert participated in non-contact drills and was upgraded from doubtful to questionable and will start if he's available for tomorrow's game.Former assistant coach and current Assistant General Manager Shareef Abdur-Rahim...
Via Crowned Hoops
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December 02, 2010
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December 02, 2010
Kings Promote Shareef Abdur-Rahim To Assistant GM
Official Press Release here.
This? I didn’t see it coming. Then again, that’s most likely because I was off in Poland fighting international terrorist organizations with only my bare hands and some brass knuckles. But the point stands – I didn’t see it coming.
I like Rahim. Always have. Even back to his Vancouver/Atlanta days before he tip toed his way into...
Via A Royal Pain
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October 08, 2010
Shareef Abdur-Rahim bumped to assistant GM for the Kings
Shareef Abdur-Rahim played for 13 teams in his 12-year NBA career, and collectively those 13 teams averaged 28.5 wins. Few players have been so intimately acquainted with NBA failure, but now Abdur-Rahim has a chance to be a part of a promising basketball enterprise, albeit as a front office executive rather than a player or…
Via Pro Basketball Talk
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October 08, 2010
Abdur-Rahim an executive type
When Shareef Abdur-Rahim was one of the most productive forwards in the NBA, being an NBA executive wasn't one of his goals.
Via Sacbee
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October 08, 2010
Kings Name Abdur-Rahim Assistant GM
Shareef Abdur-Rahim has been moved to the front office of the Kings as assistant general manager...
Via RealGM
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October 07, 2010
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October 07, 2010
Kings tab Abdur-Rahim as assistant GM
The Sacramento Kings elevated Shareef Abdur- Rahim to the front office as assistant general manager.
Via Basketball ] MiamiHerald.com
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October 07, 2010
Sacramento Kings hire Shareef Abdur-Rahim as assistant GM
The Sacramento Kings have moved former assistant coach Shareef Abdur-Rahim to the front office as the team's assistant general manager.
Via ESPN
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October 07, 2010
Kings move ex-star Abdur-Rahim to front office
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- The Sacramento Kings have moved former assistant coach Shareef Abdur-Rahim to the front office as the team's assistant general manager.
Via SI.com
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October 07, 2010
Kings hire Abdur-Rahim as assistant GM
The Sacramento Kings have moved former assistant coach Shareef Abdur-Rahim to the front office as the team's assistant general manager.
Via CBSSports
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October 07, 2010
Kings hire Abdur-Rahim as assistant GM (AP)
The Sacramento Kings have moved former assistant coach Shareef Abdur-Rahim to the front office as the team's assistant general manager. President of basketball operations Geoff Petrie made the announcement Thursday. Abdur-Rahim spent the past two seasons as an assistant coach with the Kings. He played 12 years in the NBA with Vancouver, Atlanta, Portland and Sacramento.
Via Yahoo! Sports
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October 07, 2010
Kings hire Abdur-Rahim as assistant GM
The Sacramento Kings have moved former assistant coach Shareef Abdur-Rahim to the front office as the team's assistant general manager.
Via MSNBC
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October 07, 2010
Kings name Shareef Abdur-Rahim assistant general manager
The Sacramento Kings have added Shareef Abdur-Rahim to the team’s front office as an Assistant General Manager, it was announced by Kings’ President of Basketball Operations Geoff Petrie. Abdur-Rahim, a 12-year NBA veteran, spent the previous two seasons behind the Kings’ bench as an assistant coach.
“I’m thankful that the Maloof family and Geoff Petrie have [...]
Via Inside Hoops
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October 07, 2010
Donte Greene adds 25 pounds
Jason Jones of the Sacramento Bee reports:
It’s not as easy to push around Donté Greene these days.
The Kings forward showed up for his third NBA season weighing 251 pounds – 25 more than his listed weight.
Now, when he has his post-practice workouts with assistant coach Shareef Abdur- Rahim, Greene has more bulk to use with [...]
Via Inside Hoops
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September 30, 2010
NBA 2010-11: Sacramento Kings Training Camp Preview.
2009-10 record: 25-57, 5th in the Pacific, 14th in the Western Conference. Coach: Paul Westphal (292-216) second season with the Kings. Staff: Jim Eyen, Mario Elie, Truck Robinson, Pete Carril, Shareef Abdur-Rahim, Otis Hughley...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report
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September 27, 2010
What is a Sign-and-Trade Anyway?
With this free agent frenzy dominating the first week in July, sign-and-trade has become a household name, but what exactly is a sign and trade deal you ask? The details of the contract instrument are described below:
A sign-and-trade agreement is a type of contract allowed in the NBA collective bargaining agreement, wherein one team signs a player to a contract and trades him to...
Via Zoom LeBron 3
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July 09, 2010
A 'big' opportunity for prospecs to workout in front of Kings
This year's NBA draft class has plenty of young post players to sort through.
The Kings welcomed five of the more intriguing post prospects during a unique predraft workout Tuesday.
There were no guards to help run the offense for three-on-three play.
Assistant coaches Bryan Gates, Shareef Abdur-Rahim and executive Bobby Jackson threw the ball into the post from...
Via Sacbee
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June 09, 2010
The Lottery Bound All-Star Team
Every year, there are players on some of the league’s most atrocious teams that are throwing up some monster numbers. Before he was rescued by the Hawks, it was Jamal Crawford. Before him, it was Shareef Abdur-Rahim. Since nobody will vote them into the real All-Star game, we decided to give some shine to some [...]
Via Dime
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December 22, 2009
Why Doesn’t Brandon Roy Love America His Teammates?
When “Star Spangled Banner” abstainer Shareef Abdur-Rahim left pro hoops in 2008, the news was greeted with a headline of “NBA Gravy Train Ends for Muslim Proselytizer Who Supports Cop Killers”. Hopefullly, Blazers G Brandon Roy won’t receive nearly as much abuse, given that he just wants some peace and quiet. From the Oregonian’s John [...]
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November 25, 2009
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