Starting 5: Stephen Jackson’s rap career is one of the best things ever, mostly because it constantly places him in front of a microphone. In his latest radio interview, the ever-amusing Jackson divulges a whole bunch of sensitive information regarding his relationships, his thoughts on other NBA players-turned-rappers, and his offseason workout habits (or lack thereof).
The Basketball Jones: Dirk Nowitzki wants to send Delonte West to outer space. That would probably be even better than the time he went to KFC.
NBA.COM: The Bobcats have a new brand identity: TougherFasterStronger. I was going to make a joke, but nothing I can come up with is as funny as the actual press release.
Sports Illustrated: Marquis Daniels will be taking his tattoos to Wisconsin. The Bucks are in hopes that he’ll bring his talents, too.
Operation Sports: NBA 2K13, where Al-Farouq Aminu is better than Gordon Hayward, Jimmer Fredette is better than Kyle Korver, and DeSagana Diop isn’t the worst player in the history of the sport. Man, I don’t get video games.
Celtics Life: Jason Terry is The Terminator.
Ball Don’t Lie: The Thunder Sonics aren’t moving back to Seattle, but a new arena deal could help the Emerald City land a different team. It’ll probably take forever, but that’s okay, because when forever arrives we’ll have the technology to resurrect a young Shawn Kemp.
ESPN: Turns out Zaza Pachulia is quite the well-rounded individual. He owns a restaurant, a hotel, and spends his free time studying at Harvard Business School. He also gives fashion pointers at NBA.com.
News9.com: At the Oklahoma City Zoo, there lives a little red panda. It’s named after Kevin Durant.
DIME: Yours truly has become an occasional contributor over at Dime Magazine. Be sure to read my articles there throughout the coming season.
