Tag Archives: Hate

Chauncey Billups Says Lakers are “Stacking the Deck” with Super Team

Trash talking is apart of the game and will remain, but sometimes players can sound bitter when they try to throw shade. Case and point, Chauncey Billups of the Los Angeles Clippers was asked about the what the Lakers and their latest moves trading for Dwight Howard and signing Steve Nash;

“They are trying to stack the deck over there, but I tell you what I’m very pleased with my team and what we’ve been able to do and I will just say this, don’t nobody scare me, man.”

While Mr Big Shot my not be afraid, sure sounds like his comment on the Lakers is drenched in Lawry’s seasoned salt. Don’t be mad because your team lost their GM during what can be said is the most important season of the franchise and the Lakers GM found a way to bring upgrade to the best center in the league.

H/T Detroit Free Press

New York Post Top 10 Hated List

Every year some newspaper or magazine publishes a top ten list of some kind and the New York Post has come through with there’s.

There are some people worthy of being on the list, scam artist Bernie Madoff who made off with people’s money and retirement savings. John Edwards who left his wife while she was sick with cancer, understandable why he would be number on the list.

Sports figures that made the top ten, former NFL great OJ Simpson, former Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky and Tiger Woods. Now I understand Simpson and Sandusky they are both thought to be guilty of the crimes they were accused of, while Sandusky awaits his trial. But Tiger has committed no crimes, hurt nobody but himself. I understand people got their feelings hurt because they put him up on a pedestal and held him as a role model, but for him to be on this particular list is a little shocking. As a consequence the thing is, there’s nothing he can do. People will always hold his cheating ways against him, no matter how much he wins, how much charity he does there will always be a contingent that will hate Tiger.

Perhaps one day people will look past his personal and accept him for what he is, an exceptional athlete who has human flaws just like the rest of us.

Mike Tyson’s Hotel Room Broken Into, Robber Escapes Unscathed

Off all the people I wouldn’t want to run into when committing a crime, Mike Tyson would probably be tops on the list. Well a lucky Las Vegas criminal got away unscathed after breaking into Iron Mikes room.

According to TMZ.com Iron Mike went back to his hotel room on New Year’s Eve after attending the Stevie Wonder and rapper Eves’ concert. After the champ and his family were sleeping comfortbaly, some idiot broke in to his room hoping to leave with something more than empty pockets.

After hearing some ruffling noises and seeing the light, Mike arose to see what was going on. By this time, the intruder already left, saving himself the beatdown of his life.

A rep for the hotel told TMZ,

“We have received a report of an incident that is currently under investigation. As always, guest safety is of the utmost importance.”

How lucky of a guy do you have to be after breaking in Mike Tyson’s’ room to survive. If only Michael Spinks had similar luck in the ring.

For old time’s sake, below is a video of Mike Tyson destroying Micheal Spinks. Enjoy.

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LeBron James Apologizes; Happy Now?

Are you happy now? Do you feel vindicated world? LeBron James finally went on TV and said he was sorry, admitted to his mistake that was ‘The Decision’ and said he would do it differently if he could. He didn’t pass this off on his team, manager, family or pressure. He took it on the chin. A little too late, maybe, nonetheless he copped to it, isn’t that what we all wanted?

Now for those of us that live in Cleveland I’m not here to say get over it, but there must be a line drawn, wouldn’t you agree? The vulgar name calling isn’t needed, and I’m not asking you love him.

However, let’s treat him, like every other villain we’ve had. Boo him emphatically; hope he misses every big shot and that his team loses every big game. But I don’t think there is any reason to allow it to be personal.

As a fan, I’ve moved on, he was never my favorite player because of his game, but I rooted for him because he played for my team and it was nice having the best player in the league on your team. Do I wish he would’ve given the Cavs 2 weeks’ notice so they could prepare? Yes. However, the man wanted to get away from home, leave the nest and play with some dudes he thought could help him achieve his goal. Mind you, most of us have these same feelings and either our situation doesn’t allow us to make the same move LeBron did, or we’re too scared to take the risk. Give him credit for taking a risk, going against the grain, and though it didn’t work in its first year, if he gets a ring or two, wouldn’t you say it was worth it?

But answer my question NBA, basketball, sports fans. Are you happy, isn’t this what you wanted? Isn’t this what you’ve always wanted from every professional athlete, accountability? So will you give him credit for that, will you now judge him only on his play on the court and leave his personality flaws (which we all have) out of the equation.

Or will the vitriol remain until you feel like it’s enough?

Terrell Owens & the Job Search

What does Terrell Owens, future first ballot hall of famer have in common with 9.2% of Americans? He’s looking for a job, and with the season just 29 days away it looks like T.O  is receiving the Allen Iverson treatment. I understand he has his flaws, but at this point of his career he can’t afford to cause waves, so you may get a T.O. that is focused on one goal, and that’s winning a championship. He can still produce the last two seasons on bad teams he’s put up respectable numbers and has been a model citizen and for all the criticism he gets for being a bad teammate, most times he only became disgruntled when the team started losing and he wasn’t given the chance to contribute. The media never mentions when T.O. is a good soldier, and mocks him when he stands up for something other than himself (i.e. remember the whole ‘that’s my quarterback’ quote). I definitely believe he could give a contender an added boost at the wideout position, and give you 50 catches and be a player that can groom their younger receivers. He could definitely fit in on the Giants, and with a team like the Colts he’d definitely fall in line with how they do things there. You just can’t convince me that there are 64 recievers better than T.O. and that he doesn’t deserve a chance to prove he can still produce. And for those wondering about T.O. and his knee, below is a link to a  video of him showing off his footwork.

http://viddy.com/video/c4be721a-c696-4a0a-8f93-2002a08aa379