Since hitting the big shot in Game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals and helping the Los Angeles Lakers become the 2010 NBA Champions, Ron Artest has led quite the life in the spotlight. His interviews have to be the greatest post-game interviews in NBA Finals history. Not only are they some of the most genuine interviews we’ve ever seen — they’re also flat out hilarious and crazy.
Here are a couple of gems from Artest, starting with his first interview right after the game — he thanks his hood and his psychiatrist. Continue watching all these interviews to hear Artest scream about being on a Wheaties box, call out a reporter looking at their laptop and also ask his daughter why she keeps staring at him.
All of these are just priceless, Artest winning the title and all these interviews make me realize that at no point in the series did I really want Boston to win.
Hurry up and watch these, Ron “wants to go to the club.”
The 2010 NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers visited Jimmy Kimmel Live Friday night, just like they did last year. Again, and as always, Kobe Bryant is the focal point of the interview, but don’t think that Ron Artest, DJ Mbenga and Derek Fisher didn’t get their moments as well.
The one thing I noticed in this interview, and the same thing with last year’s is that Kobe makes sure everyone on that stage gets their moment. He knows the interview tends to focus on him, and everyone is talking about how he has his fifth ring, but I am very impressed with how Kobe is “pimping” his teammates to us. He is letting the world know that all of those guys are great players and vital to the team’s success. He’s making sure that all of the guys get to speak up and be a part of the interview and get their moment.
When people think of Kobe stereotypically, and maybe based on his past — they would never think he is like this, and with that, I hope people realize it. Kobe is the best player in the world right now, and on top of that, he’s proved to be a great leader and fantastic teammate. This team is obviously a great team, and loaded with some stars, but they also seem like they all truly like each other, and that is one of the best parts of seeing a team win a championship, a team that likes each other and actually supports one another, even if they’re playing with one of the biggest superstars the game has ever seen.
Perhaps, Kobe’s teammate love is most known when Kimmel starts up his Adam Morrison jokes, Bryant quickly talks about how important Morrison is to their team. That’s a testament of Kobe’s maturity, he’s definitely grown and that’s why his team has won titles back-to-back.
Watch the all five parts of this interview, there are plenty of hilarious moments, plus Artest is probably the first person in television history to wear a bluetooth headset during an interview. Maybe once and for all the bluetooth headset will not become a characteristic of a douchebag…wait…it still is, just not in Artest’s case. Also, Derek Fisher isn’t shy when talking about his…while, just watch the interview, it’s hilarious and Kobe continues to make fun of DJ Mbenga, who we all know and love.
Unfortunately, Pau Gasol didn’t make the trip to Kimmel this year, he was “deported.”
Here I am breaking down Game 7 of the NBA Finals, which tips off in just over an hour. I know, I’m a nerd and a terd, but it’s still worth watching. Check it out, and get ready to watch a game.
I’m hoping for an overtime thriller, but check the video for my prediction.
LAKERS OR CELTICS? ONE GAME DECIDES IT ALL.
I LOVE THIS GAME.
Note: I apologize that the quality of this video isn’t superb, next week when I get my iPhone 4, all of that will change.
I will never forget about how bad Shannon Brownsucked in the dunk contest, so I will never hop on his bandwagon. Last night however, Brown had one of the most explosive dunks of the playoffs. When I first saw it happen, I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me. The dunk has that, “Wait, where the hell did he come from?” feel to it.
He had two nice throwdowns in the game, check ‘em both out while we all wait for Game 7 on Thursday.
While scouring YouTube, I came across this fantastic video which takes in-depth look at Lamar Odom‘s struggle in this year’s NBA Finals. The guy who makes these videos is exceptional. His analysis gives you plenty of examples throughout, highlighting key plays and really giving a great explanation of what is happening on the court. He’s very talented at putting these together and more importantly, he’s incredibly knowledgeable and completely on point.
With the Lakers on the verge of losing to the Celtics in the NBA Finals for the second time in three years, you can place your bet that eyes are on Odom right now. Mr. Kardashian has had a bad series, and as pointed out in the video, with Andrew Bynum on the mend, he is more critical than ever for the Lakers. He’s arguably the second most important player on that team, next to Kobe Bryant. He sets a tone for the bench, and also can do so many different things on the court at a variety of positions.
Odom must have a big game Tuesday night, along with Ron Artest, Pau Gasol and Bynum who all owe Bryant quality performances after they all pretty much stunk up the joint Sunday night in Boston. On the flipside, Kobe had moments of pure greatness in Game 5, but he also owes his team a dominating historic fourth-quarter performance in Game 6 — his fourth-quarters in this series have been nothing to brag about.
Paul Pierce hasn’t had the greatest NBA Finals series. It’s been a struggle for him on the offensive end, so getting a three-point play in Game 4 is obviously going to get the Celtics forward a bit excited. Pierce was however so excited that he decided to punch referee Eddie Rush square in the face!
Granted Pierce was in the moment and clearly apologetic the instant he realized he made contact with Rush, I can only imagine the end result if Rasheed Wallace did this instead.
You read this blog. You know that I love “He Got Game.” Last night, Ray Allen did just that, have game. He was incredible and he had a record setting performance during Sunday night’s Game 2 103-94 victory.
I’m going to be honest with you, I didn’t see the first half. I’m not going to lie and say I did and talk about each shot he was hitting — I’m not Mitch Albom. In fact, I only saw five of his 32 points. That’s not saying much, but I did see the record setting 8th three-pointer that he hit in the game.
I was visiting a friend who lives a ways away and we went to see a movie. I knew it would interfere with me watching Game 2, but I figured catching the second half would be enough. Well, “Get Him to the Greek” was great and I laughed quite a bit, but I missed out on one of the best first halves a player has ever had in the NBA Finals.
When I walked out of the movie theater I grabbed my phone to see that the Celtics were up 52-39. I was pretty surprised, but when I opened the box score, my draw dropped to the floor. Allen had 27 points in the first half! I couldn’t believe it, and obviously I knew that his three-ball had to have been dropping. I called my friend’s brother to get a quick recap, “Jesus is 7-for-7 from three!”
When the NBA Finals start Thursday night, it will be the 12th time that the Lakers and Celtics have met in the Finals. In the 11 previous meetings between the two teams, the Celtics have won nine — the first eight, starting back in 1959, and the last meeting between the two, back in 2008.
Last season, the Celtics may have been in the Finals, but the injury to Kevin Garnett saw them packing early and unable to defend their title. Of course, the Lakers made it back and took the title home running through the Magic.
Now the two teams meet again, each winning one of the last two titles and both thinking that they can beat one another.
The Celtics have the mindset on the Lakers of “You still haven’t beat us,” even if the Lakers have been the better team the past 23 months.
The last time the two met in the Finals was that 131-92 Boston victory, a 39-point loss for the Lakers in a closeout game (what separates Kobe Bryant from Michael Jordan — Jordan was 6-0 in the Finals). A loss that is definitely on the minds of the Lakers, and if we know Bryant, he’s probably watching those highlights right now. That’s his drive.
So what’s changed since 2008, and who’s going to come out on top?
During the Game 4 telecast of the 2009 NBA Finals, a drunk Orlando fan tries to get her face on TV, then she embarrasses herself on TV, even better. My favorite part is when she falls, her friend is not even paying attention and just leaves her on the ground.
These chicks dress the exact same, pretty lame, but I appreciate the cleavage shot.
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