Larry Bird

Sneaker Commercials Have Come a Long Way…

by Charlie on October 1, 2011

Dwyane Wade’s most recent sneaker ads had the same production quality as your average James Bond flick. When I was a kid… this is what sneaker commercials looked like: I’m still scarred by Kevin McHale’s attempt to rap. (As as aside… doesn’t Mark Aguirre look like Ron Artest in this spot?)

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Evan Turner Wins Wooden Award

by Charlie on April 13, 2010

Ohio State’s Evan Turner continued his sweep of the major postseason honors, winning the 2010 John R. Wooden Award. The award, named for the legendary UCLA coach, is given annually to college basketball’s top player by the Los Angeles Athletic Club. He joins a list of Wooden Award winners that includes Larry Bird, Michael Jordan, [...]

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LeBron and Dwight Howard’s Super Bowl Ad

by Charlie on February 9, 2010

Yesterday’s Super Bowl reportedly attracted more viewers than any program in American television history. That being the case, most of you probably saw the McDonald’s commercial featuring LeBron James and Dwight Howard. But in case you were up getting nachos… A couple of quick observations: LeBron is a “small” forward who is quick and agile [...]

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The Donnie Walsh Bait & Switch

by Charlie on March 18, 2008

The New York Daily News has reporters following Donnie Walsh around like pararazzi chasing a panty-less Britney Spears. He’s considering leaving the Pacers, they say… He doesn’t like sharing responsibility with Larry Bird… Bird doesn’t think the power-sharing arrangement in Indiana is working either. Yadda yadda yadda. And today, via ESPN.com, we have the kicker. [...]

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