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Danny Ainge To Celts Owners: Can’t We All Just Get Along?
October 29, 2009 by
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Back in the days when Red Auerbach was running the Boston Celtics having diplomatic skills was unnecessary. A player knew plain and simple it was either Red’s way or the highway; there was no middle ground or give and take. The NBA is a far different place now than it was when...
Justice Prevails! Donaghy’s Book Canceled By Publisher!
October 29, 2009 by
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We are living in a time when it seems like the “Bad Guys” always win and the “Good Guys” always seem to lose! There are millions of Americans out of work and losing their homes; yet the Frickin PUDS from Wall Street are still going to take home 7 figure Bonus...
Washington Reporters Need To Get Over Arenas Not Talking!
October 28, 2009 by
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One thing that has always ticked New York Vinnie off big time is when Pro Athletes blame the media for the Frickin problems that they brought on themselves. One of the reasons that New York Vinnie has such a low Frickin opinion of Stephen Jackson was him calling the media “Vultures...
The Cavaliers Need To Show Patience Not Panic With Their Roster!
October 28, 2009 by
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The “News-Herald” is reporting that although the Cleveland Cavaliers may have an interest in Free Agent guard Antonio Daniels he will not be with the team anytime soon. Cleveland head coach Mike Brown acknowledged that the Team’s General Manager is looking into...
Celtics “Most Likely” Will Suspend Davis For Off-Court Hi-Jinks!
October 27, 2009 by
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As Forest Gump’s Mother said “Stupid Is As Stupid Does” and that certainly seems to apply to Boston Celtics big man Glen “Big Baby” Davis. The “Boston Globe” is reporting that one of the Celtics team owners Wyc Grousbeck has stated that the...
Looks Like Big Baby Is A Big Dummy! May Need Surgery After Reported “Altercation”!
October 26, 2009 by
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They say that timing is everything in life; and the timing on this could not have been worse. The “Boston Globe” is reporting that Boston Celtics forward Glen “Big Baby” Davis may require surgery to repair his broken right thumb and could be out for an extended...
If MR. RICKETS Can Stay Healthy He Could Be A Weapon For Blazers This Season!
October 26, 2009 by
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If you are a regular here at “The House That New York Vinnie Built” Le Basketbawl then you are well aware of my lack of faith in Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden to be able to stay healthy for an entire NBA season. The man that New York Vinnie has dubbed “...
Will Randolph Become A Leader On The Memphis Grizzlies?
October 26, 2009 by
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There is no doubt about the ability of Memphis Grizzlies big man Zach Randolph; the question is can he conduct himself like a man. So far in his NBA career the man nicknamed “Z-BO” has been a problem child for each of his teams he has been on. The “Memphis Commercial...
“Sir Charles” As A GM? A Team Could Do Worse!
October 25, 2009 by
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Former NBA All-Star forward turned TNT Broadcaster Charles Barkley is one of those guys you either love or hate. Barkley is a man known for making some pretty Frickin outrageous statements on the air; and there are a lot of NBA fans that take offense to that. New York Vinnie is in...
Artest Is Saying All The Right Things; But How Long Can it Last?
October 24, 2009 by
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Can a leopard change their spots? Can an old dog learn new tricks? Or is what an old friend of New York Vinnie’s correct with his philosophy of “Once A Douche Always A Douche“? As The NBA preseason starts to wrap up and the regular season opens early next week the...
Peace Is At Hand! NBA And Referees Reach Labor Agreement!
October 24, 2009 by
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The “Associated Press” has reported that the NBA Regular Season Opener will have the regular Game Officials on the floor as the NBA and the NBA Referees Union reached an agreement Friday. The NBA preseason games have been officiated by replacement referees due to the fact...
“The Answer” Is In Doubt; Iverson May Miss Grizzlies Opener!
October 23, 2009 by
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The “Associated Press” is reporting that Memphis Grizzlies veteran guard Allen Iverson will most likely not be in uniform on Opening Night of the NBA season as the Grizzlies take on Iverson’s former team the Detroit Pistons. Iverson who signed a Free Agent contract...
Blazers Put Another Key Piece In Place! Reports State Aldridge Will Sign 5 Year Extension!
October 22, 2009 by
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The “Associated Press” has reported that the Portland Trail Blazers have scheduled a news conference for Friday and will announce they have signed forward LaMarcus Aldridge to a five year contract extension. Portland Team President Larry Miller said back in August that...
Magic/Isiah Feud Proves Some Guys Never Grow Up!
October 22, 2009 by
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Your Old Pal New York Vinnie wrote this a few weeks ago; not everybody grows up some people just grow old. New York Vinnie had to bring that phrase out again as a feud between two of the biggest names in the history of the NBA has both parties looking like a couple of Frickin [...]
Extra Mayo? Grizzlies Guard Says He Wants To Be a Complete Player!
October 21, 2009 by
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Regulars here at the “House That New York Vinnie Built” Le Basketbawl realize that I march to the beat of my own Frickin Drummer. Just because the majority of people think something is the truth that does not mean that New York Vinnie is going to agree with them. New York...
Reports State NBA Referees Could Return By Next Week
October 21, 2009 by
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So it appears when push came to shove the NBA Referees Union may not be all that Frickin stupid after all. “ESPN.com” is reporting that a tentative deal is in place between the NBA Front Office and the union that could see the return of the real referees to the hardwood...
Rondo Says Contract Negotiations Will Not Keep His Eye Off The Prize; An NBA Title!
October 21, 2009 by
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There are lots of qualities that makes someone a winner in life, business and in sports. You have to have ability, drive, focus, ambition but there may be one quality that is even more important. That would be in New York Vinnie’s opinion being unselfish; putting the priorities...
Bell’s Bum Wrist Could Make Bobcats Season a Bummer!
October 21, 2009 by
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Back at the start of training camp hopes were high in Charlotte that this would be the year that the Charlotte Bobcats finally made it into the NBA Post Season for the first time in the team’s history. However an injury to one of the club’s starters could dash those dreams...
T-Wolves Could Be Up The Frickin’ Creek! Jefferson Joins Love On Injury Shift!
October 20, 2009 by
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If the Minnesota Timberwolves began the NBA season next week with a roster at full strength in New York Vinnie’s opinion they would still be a pretty Frickin lousy team. However with starting center Kevin Love already out at least 6-8 weeks after having surgery on his broken...
Grand Poobah Stern Will Not Tolerate NBA Coaches Criticizing Replacement Refs!
October 19, 2009 by
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A very wise man told New York Vinnie something a couple of months back and it is a pretty simple statement in a way but it truly gets to the heart of what our society in this day and age are all about. This man’s statement was “Perception Is Reality” and that is what it [...]
Where Is The Love? T-Wolves Big Man Out With Broken Left Hand!
October 17, 2009 by
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Just when you think things could not get any Frickin worse in “Upper Slobovia” they have done exactly that. The “Minneapolis Star Tribune” has reported that the Minnesota Timberwolves will be without the services of one of the few legitimate talents they have...
“Starbury” Tears Knicks A New One!
October 17, 2009 by
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Regulars here at the house that “New York Vinnie Built” Le Basketbawl realize how much I love My Boys the New York Knicks. Outside of New York Vinnie’s Doll and my family the Knicks are one of the most important things in my life. When the Knicks are playing well...
Wizards Again Get Bit By Injury Bug! Jamison Out For Rest of Preseason!
October 15, 2009 by
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The Washington Wizards are truly a team that if it wasn’t for bad luck they would have no Frickin luck at all. When all is said and done with this era of the Washington Wizards they may go down as “The Best Team That Never Was.” The Wizards have the horses; the...
Has Stephen Jackson Suffered A Mental Meltdown?
October 15, 2009 by
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As New York Vinnie was reading the latest developments in the Frickin ever escalating war between the Golden State Warriors and their disgruntled forward Stephen Jackson all of a sudden I had this Frickin huge revelation. This situation is turning into the NBA version of Reality...
Marion Will Miss About 7-10 Days With Bum Left Calf
October 15, 2009 by
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The “Dallas Morning News” has reported that Dallas Mavericks forward Shawn Marion will be out of action for about 7-10 days after tweaking his left calf. Marion was an off season pick-up by the Mavericks who worked out a sign and trade deal with his former team the Toronto...
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