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When you’ve had a career as influential as Mr. Andrew Reynolds, there are plenty of opportunities for skate nerds of all ages to get nostalgic. Back in 1998, when Birdhouse hit us with The End and introduced many of us to Reynolds, his part left a lasting impression for multiple reasons. His latest Baker graphic is a great reminder of why. Take a look:
"1998 was a good year!" Reynolds reminded us.
"The only time I remember riding this monkey board was in Paris at the Bercy 5 block, I snapped my board and grabbed the monkey board off someone," he added on the Baker Insta. "It was an 8in board and I was riding 8.5 at the time, so I was hyped to get this kickflip on an 8! This board has a custom shape closer to how boards were in ‘98, more pointy noses and tails!"
I mean, this is a classic case of nostalgia for us all to enjoy here. I loved The End. I loved that era of Reynolds. But I also absolutely love this era of Reynolds all the same, and it seems like the future has really been found in the past lately.
2024 has been full of re-issues, tributes, reimagined this-and-that... it's rad!
And let's be real, that scene in The End with Reynolds and the monkey is tattooed on all of our brains. Honestly, sometimes I just see a video or photo of a little monkey—whether a local zoo or sanctuary is posting something on social media—and can't help but think about that funny little moment.
Anyways... I don't always know who's really reading these articles or not, but if you haven't seen the classic Birdhouse video The End—stop what you're doing and watch it now! Then roll down to your local shop and pick up Andrew's new Baker graphic. Full circle? Eh, you could say that. But really, it's just another classic example of how rad skateboarding is, if you ask me.
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The New York Knicks are sitting back as one of their tryouts joins another team, according to ESPN insider Shams Charania. "Guard Dennis Smith Jr. has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Dallas Mavericks, agent Daniel Hazan of Hazan Sports Management tells ESPN. Smith reunites with the franchise that drafted him No. 9 overall in 2017 and now he'll compete in training camp in Dallas," Charania tweeted. The Knicks were eyeing a possible return with Smith, the No. 9 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, as recent as this week. The Knicks brought him in for a workout and he scrimmaged in the team facility with other members of the organization and training camp hopefuls. However, Smith is returning to the Dallas Mavericks, where he began his career. Instead of signing Smith, the Knicks decided to target veterans Malcolm Brogdon and Garrison Mathews while re-signing incumbent depth star Landry Shamet to round out their free agency backcourt for training camp. Smith, 27, came to the Knicks in 2019 after things didn't work out with the Mavericks. He was trapped behind Luka Doncic and Jalen Brunson in the guard rotation, so he was traded to the Knicks along with DeAndre Jordan, Wesley Matthews and two future first-round draft picks in the infamous deal that sent Kristaps Porziņģis, Tim Hardaway Jr., Trey Burke and Courtney Lee to the Mavs. Smith tried to be the starting point guard in New York, but with Elfrid Payton and Immanuel Quickley ahead of him on the depth chart, he asked to join the Knicks' G League club in Westchester. Shortly after that, he was traded to the Detroit Pistons for Derrick Rose. Smith averaged 8.7 points and 3.7 assists in 58 appearances across three seasons with the Knicks. Since his time with the Knicks, Smith has bounced around the league, playing for the Portland Trail Blazers, Charlotte Hornets and crosstown rival Brooklyn Nets. Last year, he played with Real Madrid, but now he is hoping to get back in the NBA, this time back where it all started with the Mavericks.
Maple Leafs have strong reason to believe they can sign Connor McDavid
Connor McDavid has still not extended his contract with the Edmonton Oilers as he enters his eighth and final year of his current agreement. McDavid, 28, will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) in 2026 if he does not reach an agreement with the Oilers, and according to TSN’s Pierre LeBrun, the Toronto Maple Leafs are wondering "what’s happening" with the Canadian center. “Just like 15 other teams around the NHL, until Connor makes his decision, there are teams that are gonna want to know, ‘Do we have to keep our powder dry for the summer of 2026?’ The Leafs are among them,” said LeBrun. In fact, there is a strong reason to believe that Toronto could sign McDavid, and it is that the Oilers player has recently made statements that could be an important clue about what the future holds for him. The center's words, curiously, are very similar to what Mitch Marner used to say at the time, before moving to the Leafs from the Vegas Golden Knights. Is McDavid's speech a farewell from Edmonton? In September 2024, Marner seemed committed to Toronto, without giving many details about his true intention. “It’s another year of wanting to be the best you can be and help this team win hockey games,” he said then, via the NHL official website. "That’s where my mind is, it’s not thinking of a contract year, and you have to be doing this and that. It’s just another hockey year where you want to be the best you can be to help this team win hockey games and get to the ultimate goal," added Marner. For his part, McDavid's speech goes practically along the same lines. "I’ll take my time and go through everything. I have every intention of winning in Edmonton. It’s my only focus," he said at the end of August of this year, via Sportsnet. "I want the group to be as focused and dialed in and ready to roll from Day 1 as much as possible, and we don’t need any distractions," added McDavid. Unfortunately for the 28-year-old Canadian, his contractual situation has already become a big distraction. History tells us that it is more than likely that in 2026, the center will be defending another jersey.
Raiders' Pete Carroll admits disappointing truth about Ashton Jeanty
The Las Vegas Raiders had high hopes and expectations when they took Boise State phenom Ashton Jeanty with the No. 6 pick in this year's draft. It's becoming increasingly rare to see running backs drafted so high, but after watching him post one of the single greatest seasons in college football history, he looked more than worthy of that honor. So far, however, the 2024 Heisman Trophy finalist has looked quite mortal in his first two games in the pros. Ashton Jeanty hasn't gotten off to a fast start in the NFL He logged 38 yards and one score in his NFL debut, and then logged just 43 yards on 11 carries in the loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 2. That's why Raiders head coach Pete Carroll had to admit that they needed to take things slowly with Jeanty. While he acknowledged that they hadn't done much to put Jeanty in a position to succeed, he remains optimistic about the RB's prospects. "We're just getting started (with Jeanty)," Carroll told the Las Vegas Review-Journal. "He's breaking into the NFL. He's figuring it out. He'll get more carries. We have to run the ball more effectively. We only got (68 yards), and that's not enough. We need more than that. We're bringing (Jeanty) along. More will come." Ashton Jeanty knows he has to do better Jeanty is averaging 2.7 yards per attempt, which is a far cry from his 6.4 yards per carry in college. At least he knows he has to be better, and he believes it's just a matter of time before he gets used to the speed of the pros. "Last week it was on me, I didn't do a good job of reading the plays. I'll put it on myself again this week," Jeanty said. "Just getting used to the speed, honestly. Last week kind of felt like I was moving a little slower, this week felt better. Still not there yet, but once it happens, it will be good." Jeanty continued commenting on the situation on Wednesday. He didn't mince words. Jeanty has posted the fewest rushing yards (81) among players with at least 30 carries, and his next chance to turn the page will come in Week 3 against the Washington Commanders' beatable run defense.
Latest comments hint Penguins will part ways with franchise cornerstone
As the Pittsburgh Penguins approach a new season with an eye on the future, their relationship with Evgeni Malkin, one of their longest-tenured legends, is already under fire. When Penguins president of hockey operations and general manager Kyle Dubas spoke to the media ahead of training camp getting underway on Friday, one of the first questions he was asked was about Malkin's contract. The upcoming 2025-26 season will mark a career milestone for the 39-year-old Russian-born superstar. Malkin is preparing to play in his 20th NHL season, but he's also well aware he's in the final year of a four-year contract he signed in July 2022. But based on the comments from both sides, it certainly sounds as if there's uncertainty about how much longer Malkin will remain in Pittsburgh. Penguins GM Kyle Dubas comments on Evgeni Malkin "He’s in a great mood every day,” Dubas said in reference to Malkin. “No change on [the contract] front. I spoke with him and [agent J.P. Barry] in the summer when stuff started percolating there. At the time in every one of their careers, I’ll sit when time permits," he added. Most of what Dubas said comes off as a typical statement from a general manager wanting to stay noncommittal while also avoiding alienating a star player. However, what Malkin said leads fans to believe he has every intention on continuing his career beyond this coming season. Evgeni Malkin speaks out ahead of contract year Malkin seems to understand the Penguins' situation, but that doesn't necessarily mean he will bow out gracefully and have his final year in Pittsburgh be his last in the NHL. "I understand it's maybe last year, maybe two more years. I need to just play fan. Because I play my whole life, why not just two more years? It’s so much better when the team wins. The last three years, we missed playoffs; it’s the worst feeling, you know?" said Malkin. The problem with that may be that he's unlikely to fit into Dubas' plans. Fully aware that it may take time to make the Penguins a contender again, Dubas spent most of last year selling off talent in hopes of rebuilding the roster. Even so, most don't expect Pittsburgh to contend unless somehow the only Penguin with a legacy greater than Malkin's in Sidney Crosby performs to a level that rivals his MVP seasons. Where does Evgeni Malkin fit into the Penguins' plan? If the Penguins are still stuck in a rebuilding mode, where does an aging and declining player fit into that equation, if anywhere at all? Of course, a lot of what happens may depend on how much production Malkin can still provide the current iteration of the team. Last season, Malkin registered only 16 goals and 50 points in 68 games, his lowest outputs in a season with at least 60 games played in both categories since 2018-19. And for the most glaring statistic, Malkin was a -24, the second worst +/- of his career. While Malkin will be enshrined in the Hockey Hall of Fame and likely honored with his No. 71 retired by Pittsburgh, it's very possible Dubas will be able to find a younger, and maybe cheaper, player who can match or exceed his production. Regardless of what the future holds, Malkin's legacy as is set. The three-time Stanley Cup champion has 514 goals and 1,346 points. He's also a seven-time NHL All-Star and a Conn Smythe and Hart Trophy winner as the MVP of a postseason and a regular season among his many accolades. When it comes to Malkin and the Penguins, stay tuned.
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