There’s plenty of reasons to love Danilo Gallinari, from his unbridled Italian spirit to the fact that he’s both made and attempted more three-pointers than anyone else in the league. But what distinguishes Gallo from the pack is the fact that he always seems to be having fun whether he’s on or off the court. […]
If you went to a Milwaukee Bucks home game last year, you were probably greeted with a half-empty stadium and a less than enthusiastic fan base. Whether it was the rust-belt economy or the Bucks’ abysmal play, something was keeping the natives of Wisconsin out of the Bradley Center…but that was until starting center Andrew […]
At 0–17, it’s no secret that New Jersey Nets are an absolute train wreck. But with today’s announcement that Kiki Vandeweghe will be taking over as head coach, the Nets may have found just the remedy to erase the goose egg from the win column. Who better than an NBA Legend to lead a young, […]
Somehow, we’ve never recognized Stephon Marbury as our Sixth Man of the Day…but that ends now. Sure, we like Transformers as much as the next guy. But it takes true fanaticism, some serious cojones, and a stroke of genius to strap on an Optimus Prime helmet and stream yourself live to your adoring fans…all at […]
It isn’t all that surprising for a famous person to change their name. Kareem Abdul Jabbar did it for religious reasons, World B. Free did it to enact social change, and Jennifer Anastassakis became Jennifer Aniston because, well, it makes her a hell of a lot hotter. But Nuggets guard J.R. Smith’s decision to go […]
By now, we’ve all heard that Lamar Odom married the least hot youngest Kardashian sister this past weekend. But marrying a busty Armenian chick with a famous last name isn’t enough to get you the coveted Sixth Man of the Day Award. Sure, we’re impressed that Khloe can eat more skittles in one sitting than her […]
Just when we thought Delonte West couldn’t get any cooler, he goes right out and proves us wrong. And leave it up to Delonte to do it with style. Today started out like any old Friday in September — Delonte put his Beretta 9mm in his waistband, strapped the old Ruger .357 to his leg, […]
A forearm shiver when an opponent tried to cut down the baseline and an elbow to the back while defending in the post…these are the memories that Bruce Bowen has left behind as he retired from the NBA last week. The key defensive stopper on a Spurs team that dominated the turn of the 21st century, […]
We’ve all been there. It’s 2AM, you’ve got a horrific case of cottonmouth, and you’re craving some fried chicken. So you hit up the KFC where your cousin works. Ain’t no thang. But you don’t become the Sixth Man of the Day for getting your cousin to hook you up with some of the Colonel’s […]
Like it or not, sports is a business. While it may be more glamorous than sitting in a cubicle or unclogging someone’s toilet, athletes are still hard-working employees, and the smart ones know that when opportunity knocks, you damn well better open that door. So while many fans scratched their heads as Hedo Turkoglu moved […]
First, LeBron refused to shake hands after Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Then his motives were questioned when Trevor Ariza mentioned that LeBron is planning to stay in Cleveland. And with the now-famous summer camp dunking incident, which Nike quickly destroyed all video evidence of, it seems that the throne may be slipping […]
We were close to making Sarah Palin our Sixth Man of the Day today…but then we found this. Not only does Ron Artest “cry for Mike,” but he’s put it on tape for the world to hear. It’s heartfelt, it’s powerful, and it left us completely speechless. Here’s to you Ron Artest — you never […]
Bruce Manley is a twenty five year-old New Jersey suburbanite who also happens to be a uniquely talented hardwood whiz. Having injured his shoulder when he was young, Bruce lost the ability to throw an overhand pass. But the kid didn’t quit. Instead, he developed a preternatural ability for behind-the-back passes and other ball-handling tricks […]
As many of you know, we here at the GSF have a soft spot for David Stern, and we’ve enjoyed watching this nebbish, middle-aged Jewish man fight to maintain his tyrannical grip over the NBA for years. And even though the NBA Draft kicks off in just a few hours, that’s not the reason why […]
Sometimes, it seems, fame can be unfair. Although Chris Webber was an All-Star in the NBA, most people remember him as the Michigan Wolverine who tried to call a timeout when his team had none remaining. And Craig Ehlo, a great on-the-ball defender for many years, is most recognizable for being crossed-over by Michael Jordan […]
Like a white guy headlining the Apollo Theater, an NBA superstar filing for sole custody of his child isn’t something we’re used to seeing. The long list of players who have failed or completely relinquished their duties to their children is well documented, and in fact, there are sites dedicated to some A-list offenders. But that’s […]
After a long and arduous season, it’s only fitting that fans of the Los Angeles Lakers are doing what they do best: looting and vandalizing. Apparently, some felt that the proper way to congratulate Phil Jackson on his tenth championship ring was to start bonfires on Figueroa St. and sidearm empty cervezas at police officers. […]
LeBron James might be out of the playoffs, but that doesn’t mean he’s out of the news. And despite the fact that most NBA fans are looking forward to the Magic-Lakers series, ESPN still felt the need to let us all know that LeBron James underwent successful mouth surgery yesterday. At least something was successful […]
A few years ago when Yao Ming entered the NBA, shattering the stereotype that Chinese men are typically small in stature, he took the league by storm. But China’s newest phenomenon makes Yao look like a pussy. That’s why we’re proud to make Sun MingMing our Sixth Man of the Day and to congratulate him on […]
There are also those who think that Derrick Rose would be embarrassed by the suggestion that he can’t do simple addition or put together a coherent sentence. But let’s face it: the new face of the Bulls has gotta be laughing about this…all the way to the bank. How many guys do you know who […]
