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Just minutes ago, the Chicago Bulls concluded a press conference discussing the surgery and recovery time table of their franchise player Derrick Rose. The reigning NBA MVP tore his ACL, and today was an opportunity for a post-surgical update. Answering questions from the media were Bulls GM Gar Forman, trainer Fred Tedeschi and the orthopedic surgeon who performed Rose’s operation: Dr. Brian Cole.
A lot was said, but this exchange says the most, in just a few words:
Chicago Bulls backup big man Omer Asik is dating Miss Ohio…that’s the rumor. Miss Ohio Lindsay Davis who is an American model who has been internationally published in magazines such as Ralph and FHM. The 5’4″ Lakewood native was crowned Miss Ohio U.S. International in 2010, and was also a finalist in the Miss Ohio USA pageant for both 2010 and 2011.
She will throw out a first ball at a Cleveland Indians game later this year
For a second I thought I was watching Kevin Garnett, the MVP back when he played for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Last night, Garnett put on of the best playoff performances and did something no Boston Celtic has ever done in their rich history.
You’ve heard of the expression “out-kicking your coverage,” or perhaps “punching above your weight class?” That’s what this post is all about, five guys in the sports world who are WAY overachieving in terms of their GFs, wives etc. Some of these men have fame, big money and are in tremendous physical shape, but some of them don’t.
And even the guys in this group that do have those qualities…when you see them next to the gorgeous beings they’ve landed, the extreme physical disparity is still outrageous and sometimes laughable.
We begin with a couple which made big news last week, or at least one half of them did. 2009 Miss Texas Brooke Daniels finally returned the $76,000 engagement ring Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Roy Williams sent her in the mail alng with a video proposal. What a shock she said no. What’s more insane, spending long dough like that on a little rock? Or sending it snail mail? Or proposing in any manner that isn’t in person?
TBS/TNT sideline reporter Jaime Maggio got a lot of attention during 2011 March Madness. During that time of year, when college basketball routinely sees an exponential growth in popularity and coverage, America creates new media stars too.
“It sounds like the breakout performer so far in Chicago is CBS/TBS sideline reporter Jaime Maggio,” tweeted SI.com writer Stewart Mandel. “Not on the preseason depth chart.”
And her stock rose again as she covered the NBA Playoffs between the Chicago Bulls and Indiana Pacers.
Now she’s back covering the 2011 MLB playoffs and getting a ton of newfound interest on the internet, and now the 2012 NBA playoffs.
When Tyson Chandler was a member of the Chicago Bulls, he was a force on the defensive end. Now with the New York Knicks, he’s had a strong season in which he won NBA Defensive Player of the Year. (AP Source)
Chandler is one of the more unselfish players in the league, and somewhat of an anomaly within the league. The statistical case for him to be Def POY is highlighted in the video below.
The Chicago Bulls losing their superstar Derrick Rose for the postseason is nothing short of devastation for their playoff hopes. Anytime you lose the reigning NBA MVP it’s disaster.
But Hall of Famer and Bulls legend Scottie Pippen sent the team an open letter of encouragement. Here’s an excerpt:
With Derrick Rose’s season over, almost everyone has written off the Chicago Bulls’ title hopes, and understandably so. But what about the “Ewing Theory”?
You know, Dave Cirilli and Bill Simmons’ theory that says a team occasionally comes together in the absence of its star and actually plays better than before? Is there any chance the Bulls can make a Ewing Theory-like run to an NBA championship? [Read more...]
I am well aware that the 2012 NBA Draft has not even occurred yet. Still, we are looking ahead to the 2013 NBA Draft with insanely early projections on how it may unfold. Team needs and outstanding trades have NOT been taken into consideration with this 2013 NBA mock draft. Click on the players’ name for a complete, in-depth scouting report.
(By the way, The Sports Bank was graded as the most accurate 2011 NBA Mock Draft on the web.)
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Check out The Sports Bank’s 2013 NFL Mock Draft.
The 2012 NBA Draft figures to consist of a deeper, more talented group of prospects that the 2011 class. Team needs HAVE been taken into consideration with this 2012 NBA mock draft and the order is based off the end of the season NBA standings. Click on the players’ name for a complete, in-depth scouting report.
(By the way, The Sports Bank was graded as the most accurate 2011 NBA Mock Draft on the web.)
Check out our ridiculously early 2013 NBA Mock Draft. Click here for The Sports Bank’s 2013 NFL Mock Draft.
The 2012 NBA Draft figures to consist of a deeper, more talented group of prospects that the 2011 class. Team needs HAVE been taken into consideration with this 2012 NBA mock draft and the order is based off the end of the season NBA standings. Click on the players’ name for a complete, in-depth scouting report.
(By the way, The Sports Bank was graded as the most accurate 2011 NBA Mock Draft on the web.)
Check out our ridiculously early 2013 NBA Mock Draft. Click here for The Sports Bank’s 2013 NFL Mock Draft.
UPDATED: 5/1/12
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Bulls vs. Sixers will be a series; other observations and quips
So this is life A.R. after Rose. As you can see above Derrick Rose watched game two of the Chicago Bulls playoff series with the Philadelphia 76ers from a United Center suite with his mom. And his absence explains the final 109-92 score.
For a game recap, with audio from the players and coaches check out this link from Internet FM
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