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Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:05:00 -0500

Over the course of four years you're going to write some absolute crap. But every once in a while you pump something out that makes you think, albeit for a second, that you can actually do this whole writing thing.Then there are the go-to topics. Our favorite ideas, people and concepts that we often go to in order to put a smile on faces.Favorite posts:The anti-Jay Busbee campaignIf Phillip Rivers died a famous movie death...The time I took an hour-long ****Pre-Gaming: Trick 'r Treat*...

NBA TV Analyst Calls Yi Jianlian a 'Chinaman,' Later Apologizes

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:40:00 -0500

by Tom ZillerFiled under: Nets, NBA Media WatchIn his NBA.com video recap of last Friday's Magic-Nets game, NBA TV analyst Rick Kamla made the unfortunate mistake of referring to New Jersey forward Yi Jianlian as a "Chinaman." After FanHouse contacted Turner Sports about the remark, the video was pulled from NBA.com. It ran on NBA TV Friday and Saturday and has been available on NBA.com since Friday night.Turner Sports spokesman Jeff Pomeroy relayed to FanHouse an apology to any...

NBA TV Analyst Calls Yi Jianlian a 'Chinaman,' Later Apologizes

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:40:00 -0500

Sprained knee to keep Nets' Yi out indefinitely

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:19:49 -0500

The New Jersey Nets say an MRI performed on forward Yi Jianlian confirmed that he has sprained a ligament in his right knee. The Nets said Tuesday that Yi will begin rehabilitation immediately and there is no timetable for his return. Yi was injured in Monday night's 79-68 loss at Charlotte. Yi was near the basket when Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace fell and rolled into his leg midway through the third quarter. Yi crumpled to the floor and put no pressure on his right leg as he l...

Shoe of The Week: Nike Zoom Skyposite Yi Jianlian PE

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:31:00 -0500

For the most part, I haven't been impressed with the Nike Zoom Skyposite PE's. The ugly Amar'e version comes to mind, but Nike got it right with this colorway. Though I might question whether Yi has come into his own enough to get his own shoes, I gotta say these are nice.Some info on the avaliability of these from Kix and the City:No specific release date yet but, expect them to hit select retailers, like the House of Hoops, in time for the upcoming 2009/2010 NBA season.That'...

Starbury Retiring? Wally to Knicks? Yi Jianlian and more

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:24:59 -0500

From my other blog, AlwaysMillerTime.com According to Stephon Marbury’s Twitter account page, he has pretty much all given us a hint that he is going to retire from the National Basketball Association. Said Marbury on Twitter: “Basketball is just a game. I will say it again. 14 years 250 million. Hold that. I’m good. Thank you Jesus for the blessing. Thanks NBA.” Well, it seems JR of The Sports Brief was right when he said Marbury was going to retire after making pointless and, well shocking...

Hmmm... Yi looks different

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 13:00:00 -0500

The Nets are one of the teams the Celtics are rumored to be talking to about a trade involving Big Baby. One of the pieces rumored to be in the deal is Yi Jianlian... who has undergone a bit of a... ummmm.... transformation. (NetsAreScorching has before and after photos).Now... I don't want to start another blog firestorm by making unfounded accusations about a player. But I'm curious how a guy who could have been described as "wiry" is going to come back next season ja...

Yi Jianlian Not As Young As He Seems

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:50:01 -0500

Oh, China. You're good at a lot of things, but accurately documenting the ages of your athletes is not one of them. After the gymnastics debacle back in August, it's probably not surprising to learn that Nets hoopster Yi Jianlian isn't really 21.

Warriors still after Yi?

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:44:50 -0500

ESPN's Chad Ford is reporting that the Golden State Warriors are still after Yi Jianlian. Ford speculates that they could offer Brandan Wright and the #14 pick in the draft for Yi. This would be an interesting deal for the Bucks and new GM John Hammond, who did not draft Yi Jianlian and isn't beholden to him. I watched a number of Bucks games early in the year and liked what I saw of Yi. He has a sweet jumper, can handle the ball and drive a bit, and can run the floor. He made a fe...

Yi is just a rookie, the Bucks aren't a playoff team, and Nuggets cheerleaders are hot.

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 06:38:18 -0500

It turns out that Yi Jianlian is just a rookie, and he's going to need a season or two to get up to NBA speed. The Milwaukee Bucks, desperate for a big man, won't advance to the playoffs until someone becomes an insides presence. Finally, and most importantly, the Denver Nuggets cheerleaders are hot. I have pictures as proof.

Guaranteed Minutes for Yi? Only if his Contract is Entirely Performance Based

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 19:56:29 -0500

ESPN's Ric Bucher reports that Milwaukee owner Herb Kohl guaranteed Yi Jianlian that he would play at least 20 minutes per game next season and perhaps as much as 25 minutes per game. Here's an idea if this is true: guarantee Yi's minutes but make his contract entirely performance based? Think he and his Chinese handlers would go for that?

Yi Jianlian Signs With Milwaukee

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 21:30:33 -0500

Refuting critics who said that they could not pull it off, the Milwaukee Bucks signed first round pick Yi Jianlian to a contract. There had been some speculation that Yi would never set foot in Milwaukee, but it is good for the league--and will ultimately be good for Yi's development as a player--that Yi did not try to circumvent the NBA Draft.

Fran Fraschilla: "Yi Is 50 Cent"

Tue, 03 Jul 2007 03:23:55 -0500

If you remember in Friday's Happenings and Mishappenings post, I asked if anyone else heard Fran Fraschilla said the following about Yi Jianlian: "He is Hip-Hop. He is 50 Cent." Well, it turns out I wasn't hallucinating. Fraschilla said it and I have video evidence to prove it at the 3:45 mark (with bonus video of Yi's gem of an interview with Stewart "Lazy Eye" Scott at the 1 minute mark): The interview with Yi went something like this: Lazy Eye: Yi, why do you think you are ready for the NBA? Yi: I dink umm i play fo do weta for a and i play dalympics uhhh i play for nba. Lazy Eye: What's your favorite thing about America? Yi: uuhhhhhzzz LA LA da peoplzz and da fotraker. Welcome to America, Yi.

Yi Jianlian Video Footage

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 17:54:01 -0500

This article provides several high quality videos of Yi Jianlian in action.