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Brian Scalabrine - LeBron James Diss Track
May 10, 2008 by
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JE Skeets takes parody rap to a whole new level. These are some PG13 lyrics:
"Boston will end **** that the Wiz done started -- Add Jay-Z and LeBron to the dearly departed"
WARNING - very, very potentially offensive language - though there is a "clean" version as well
BDL Bedlam Brackets, Update
April 26, 2008 by
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Day four of the completely pointless, albeit oddly entertaining, BDL Bedlam Tournament is in the books. We’ve still got eight first round match-ups to roll out, but in the meantime three regions are up and waiting for you. Voting will remain open until Sunday.
Lord Baron Region...
Booked.
April 21, 2008 by
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Making you money so you no one can ever tell how old you are …
Cleveland [-3.5] over MILWAUKEE
Am I missing something with this line? The line started at 2.5 so the money is on the Cavs, but, still! 3.5? Against the Bucks? Time to ride the trade high train!
[Current Record:...
The People's Book It: MC Welk – Day 1
April 20, 2008 by
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The Basketball Jones is giving away a TBJ t-shirt and a Ball Claw to the person who can put together the longest streak from now till the end of the season. If you'd like to give it a shot, email us. MC, the mic is yours.
Seattle [+16] over HOUSTON (home team in CAPS)
Battier is banged [...]
Ep. 291: Hot And Cold
April 20, 2008 by
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The Basketball Jones — The Fix — Episode 291 (.mp3)
On today's show, Tas and I discuss who's playing their best (Jazz, Spurs) and worst (Cavaliers, Raptors) ball heading into next week's playoffs; our final Jones' Power Rankings; Byron Scott's excellent...
The People's Book It: Settons â€" Day 1
April 20, 2008 by
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The Basketball Jones is giving away a TBJ t-shirt and a Ball Claw to the person who can put together the longest streak from now till the end of the season. If you’d like to give it a shot, email us. Up next, good friend of TBJ, Settons. Aka Stat Boy.
Milwaukee [+10] over INDIANA (home [...]
Ep. 292: There Was Blood
April 20, 2008 by
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The Basketball Jones — The Fix — Episode 292 (.mp3)
On today's show, Tas and I discuss what went wrong for the Warriors last night and if the Nuggets can pull off the upset in the playoffs; the most surprising and disappointing teams from this season; Charles Barkley...
Ricky Davis Of The Miami Heats
April 20, 2008 by
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This is a real ad for a bar named Fluid Lounge in Toronto. Apparently Davis and his "teamates" from the "Heats" will be attracting big crowds this Sunday. Obviously, Chris Quinn will have three "womens" draped on him at all times. Those guys better wear...
The People's Book It: Sly Dog – Day 3
April 20, 2008 by
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The Basketball Jones is giving away a TBJ t-shirt and a Ball Claw to the person who can put together the longest streak from now till the end of the season. If you'd like to give it a shot, email us. SlyDog, the professional handicapper, sounds/is smart. For the tie, and for some...
The People's Book It: BMatt – Day 1
April 20, 2008 by
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The Basketball Jones is giving away a TBJ t-shirt and a Ball Claw to the person who can put together the longest streak from now till the end of the season. If you'd like to give it a shot, email us. UNDER .500 go the people.
So, for weeks I've been telling myself that if I [...]
Ep. 290: Dallas Ain’t Done
April 20, 2008 by
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The Basketball Jones â€" The Fix â€" Episode 290 (.mp3)
On today’s show, Skeets and I discuss the three big games Sunday that impacted the West including Dallas-Phoenix; how the Most Improved Player Award should be handed out; and if there is any hope for the...
TBJ On GearCrave
April 20, 2008 by
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Hello, party people. Unfortunately, we won't have a show until Wednesday's Award extravaganza because of JD's impending little one, but in the meantime, you can take a read of an interview Skeets and I did over at GearCrave.com. GearCrave is "The Ultimate Buyer'...
The People's Book It: Sheahanlian (like Yi Jianlian) – Day 1
April 20, 2008 by
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The Basketball Jones is giving away a TBJ t-shirt and a Ball Claw to the person who can put together the longest streak from now till the end of the season. If you'd like to give it a shot, email us. Back to .500 go the people.
LA CLIPPERS [+15.5] over LA Lakers (home team in [...]
The People’s Book It: SlyDog – Day 1
April 20, 2008 by
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The Basketball Jones is giving away a TBJ t-shirt and a Ball Claw to the person who can put together the longest streak from now till the end of the season. If you'd like to give it a shot, email us. Up next: SlyDog, a professional handicapper. (Seriously.) Let's see how the...
Ep. 284: Feeling Left Out?
April 07, 2008 by
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The Basketball Jones â€" The Fix â€" Episode 284 (.mp3)
On today’s show, Skeets and Tas discuss where Kevin Garnett sits in this wild MVP race, the latest twist in the Raptors’ Ford/Calderon point guard situation, Gatorade, Webber, The Hills and much,...
Shaquille O’Neal Knows His Role; Steve Nash Has Almost Perfected His
April 04, 2008 by
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Coach D’Antoni: Here’s the play. Steve, you bring up the ball. Amare, set the pick for Steve. Shaq, get out of the way.
The pick and roll at the top has always been the Suns bread and butter, but then Shaq arrived, and that butter made ya put on an ugly face. Shaq picking...
Eat, Drink, Tuck In Your Jersey
April 02, 2008 by
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For some reason over the weekend, goathair from The Blowtorch took to Melas-ing his friends Ben Wallace jersey over a down vest. I’m going to go out on a limb and say alcohol was involved.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, everyone.
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The People's Book It: Xiao â€" Day 1
March 27, 2008 by
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The Basketball Jones is giving away a TBJ t-shirt and a Ball Claw to the person who can put together the longest streak from now till the end of the season. If you’d like to give it a shot, email us. Good luck, Xiao.
NEW YORK [-7] over MIAMI
(Ed. Rod Benson said don’t bet...
Ep. 263: All Around The L In 20 Minutes
March 25, 2008 by
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The Basketball Jones â€" The Fix â€" Episode 263 (.mp3)
On today’s show, Skeets and I discuss: How the new look Cavs are looking one game in, what problems the Suns face with Shaq, how the Rockets have quietly won 12 in a row, Bobby Jackson and Tracy McGrady...
The People's Book It: Brian Dub - Day 1
March 22, 2008 by
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The Basketball Jones is giving away a TBJ t-shirt and a Ball Claw to the person who can put together the longest streak from now till the end of the season. If you’d like to give it a shot, email us (Ed. This pick is horrible. Unbelievably bad. Although, I do like the over in [...]
Ep. 279: Statements
March 19, 2008 by
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The Basketball Jones â€" The Fix â€" Episode 279 (.mp3)
On today’s show, Tas and I discuss the physical Celtics putting an end to the Rockets’ win streak, the pitiful Milwaukee Bucks (for the last time, Barry), Wolves GM Glen Taylor’s ridiculous...
Ep. 276: Shaq And Sit
March 19, 2008 by
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The Basketball Jones â€" The Fix â€" Episode 276 (.mp3)
On today's show, Tas and I discuss the Suns’ new “Shaq and sit” offense; Stern’s recent comments about raising the league’s minimum age entry to 20; LeBron cock-blockin’...
Video: Damon Jones Demoralized
March 14, 2008 by
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Spectacular. Old, but still spectacular. I watched this over and over. Best part: LeBron at the end.
(Salute, Raymond)
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Ep. 250: Two Out Of Three
March 12, 2008 by
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The Basketball Jones â€" The Fix â€" Episode 250 (.mp3)
On today’s show, Tas and I discuss the All-Star reserve rosters. Mainly, who’d the coaches get right, who got snubbed, and is bribing voters fair game? We also announce our Wanker of the Week, giveaway...
In Gilbert Arenas We Trust
March 12, 2008 by
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This is a man that will tell it like it is, hold nothing back and be there to show you the way. Therefore, he would make a horrible President. From all the basketball geeks, get well Gil. You’re officially the new and improved Shaq.
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