Stephen Jackson Wants to Be Dealt

Stephen Jackson Wants to Be Dealt

Can you blame him?

The Warriors’ season up to this point has been an absolute disaster. Their best (and most expensive) player was lost to a freak accident before the first jump-ball, and it has all gone downhill from there, culminating in an ugly 8-22 record.

And now, Stephen Jackson (who recently signed an extension with the team) reportedly wants out of this mess.

Jackson, according to several sources, recently told teammates he’d happily accept being sent elsewhere.

However bad it looks at 8-22, it’s way worse behind the scenes. According to sources, Jackson, Nelson’s staunchest ally in the locker room, was called into Nelson’s car when he showed up for the team’s shootaround before facing Orlando. Nelson apparently told Jackson he was playing poorly and Jackson, who had been fighting through injuries to stay on the court, was so upset he skipped the shootaround. Jackson denied any lingering conflict, but he has since decided not to play until his injuries heal.

The article, written by Ric Bucher and his shiny hair, goes on to claim that a few of Jackson’s teammates are also looking to jump ship - namely, Marcus Williams and Corey Maggette. Also, don’t forget that Don Nelson doesn’t seem all that jazzed to show up to work everyday anymore.
Is it just me, or do the 2007 Playoffs seem like they took place 100 years ago?

D.WADE GOES FOR 35 PTS AND A WIN AGAINST KB24 AND THE LAKERS

Dwyane Wade got his offensive touch back. More importantly, the Miami Heat brought a level of defense that the Los Angeles Lakers simply hadn't seen this season.

Wade scored 35 points, including a desperation 3-pointer to close the third quarter, and the Heat held the Lakers to their lowest scoring total this season in knocking off the reigning Western Conference champions 89-87 on Friday night.

Kobe Bryant scored 28 points for the Lakers (21-4)

CONVERSE PHILLY RUN @ GUSTINE LAKE REC CENTER

THIS SATURDAY(DEC.20TH)

During this 2008-2009 NBA season, Converse will host the Philly Run basketball program in Philadelphia, PA. Philly Run gives kids, regardless of skill level, the opportunity to play basketball. The program is free for all participants and will take place once a month through May.

Three hundred plus kids will pack into Gustine Lake's gymnasium this Saturday(Dec.20th) to participate in this installment of Converse’s Philly Run. So come out and enjoy this event.

DAMN.....The celtics are closing in on MJ and the bulls record.....oh baby its 17th straight and counting

Bulls the next victims of the celtics!

Throughout their winning streak, the Celtics have seen a handful of different players assume a starring role. On Friday, it was Kendrick Perkins' turn.

Perkins surpassed his previous career high in the third quarter and finished with 25 points as the Celtics outclassed the visiting Chicago Bulls, 126-108, for their 17th straight win, one shy of the team record set in the 1981-82 season.

It may have been cold and snowing outside, but it was scorching inside TD Banknorth Garden. Perkins was 12-of-15 from the floor as Boston shot a blistering 59.5 percent and established season highs in points and assists (40).

Ray Allen scored 27 points and Rajon Rondo handed out 15 assists for the Celtics, who can tie the record Sunday vs. New York.

DAMN JUST TRADE THIS GUY ALREADY AND MAKE ROOM FOR SEAN SINGLETARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Raymond Felton to Golden State?

These Raymond Felton trade rumors simply refuse to go away. And this time, his hometown paper has a possible destination for the soon-to-be (restricted) free agent guard.
Don Nelson and the Golden State Warriors reportedly wants to get their hands on the twenty-four year old.

The Warriors and Bobcats have had discussions about Felton, an NBA source told the Observer, and the Warriors appear open to giving up either Randolph or Wright to make a deal work.
Bobcats general manager Rod Higgins would neither confirm, nor deny, talks with the Warriors involving Felton. Higgins came to the Bobcats two years ago from a similar role with the Warriors.

The ‘Cats are (understandably) enamored with rookie D.J. Augustin, so it shouldn’t surprise anyone that they want to get rid of Felton.

I want this trade to happen, if only for the slight chance that Michael Jordan and Brandan Wright would, at last, settle their “beef” on the court.

JOSH SMITH ELEVATOR CLIMBING!!!!!!!!

YOOOOOO WATCH JOSH SMITH POSTERIZE KENDRICK PERKINS...LMFAO!!!!!
Click link:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qp1KSMFNjWc

$WAGG TEAM SUPPORTS THE "SHOOT BASKETBALLS NOT PEOPLE" CAMPAIGN

Shout out to the $wagg team(Brian,Tim,and Matt) for supporting this great non-violence campaign through the sport of basketball.
THANK YOU $WAGG TEAM!!!!!!!!!

THE SIXERS FINALLY CAME TO THEIR SENSES!!!!

Mo Cheeks is rollin out playa.....SIXERS GAVE HIM THE BOOT !

THANK GOD CHRISTMAS CAME EARLY THIS AFTERNOON!!!!!!!!

Owls Shock No. 8 Volunteers, 88-72
Christmas scores season-high 35 points in upset win.

Dionte Christmas scored a season-high 35 points and hit three straight 3-pointers during a game-changing stretch that helped Temple upset No. 8 Tennessee 88-72 on Saturday.
Temple students dressed in Santa Claus hats and held signs that read "Merry Christmas!" to cheer on the Owls' best player. Then they stormed the court in a wild celebration for coach Fran Dunphy's biggest win in three seasons.

Christmas delivered with a sensational second half when he hit six of his seven 3-pointers for the Owls (5-3).

Tennessee (6-2) never led in the game, but cut the deficit to four midway through the second half. Christmas then hit three 3s that stretched the lead to 15 points.

Sergio Olmos scored a career-high 19 points, including two baskets during Temple's 8-0 run to start the game, while Ryan Brooks had 16 points and 10 rebounds.

Tyler Smith led the Volunteers with 17 points and Bobby Maze had 15.

The Volunteers were just the sixth top-10 team to play at the Liacouras Center since 1997 and left to chants of "Overrated!" from the raucous crowd. Tennessee's only other loss came to then-No. 9 Gonzaga in November.

The Owls raised a banner before the game celebrating their A-10 tournament championship, then went out and scored the first eight points. Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl called a quick timeout to calm his team and they would tie the score at 15 before falling behind for good.
Christmas, a 6-foot-5 guard with a knack for explosive games, kept the upset hopes alive with a 3 to start the second half. He also scored the next six points to stick Temple's lead at 14. Christmas went 7-for-14 from 3-point range and 12-of-22 from the field.


Then came the big run. The 38 percent 3-point shooter buried 3 in a row during a 17-6 run that also saw him hit a free throw when Pearl was whistled for a technical. The normally staid arena was almost filled to the rafters and got about as loud as its ever been when Christmas hit the third 3.

The Volunteers had nothing left. Christmas hit 3-pointers Nos. 6 and 7 and made it 82-59.
All Pearl and his players could do was listen to those derisive chants.

The Owls knocked off a top 10 team for the first time since former coach John Chaney led them to a win over No. 6 George Washington in the 2006 Atlantic 10 tournament. He retired at the end of that season and Dunphy left Penn to succeed him. Dunphy got the Owls into the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2001 last season and now has a win he hopes can build to another tourney bid.

Converse Aero Jam “Grandmama”....lol!!!

After the era of Larry Bird and Magic Johnson ended in 1992, Converse looked to their roster of NBA players and selected the young, powerful, and promising 1992 Rookie of the Year Larry Johnson for a premier signature line.

The first shoe of two signatures LJ wore for Converse was the Converse Aero Jam. Thanks in large part to the advertising campaign that promoted the shoes, LJ and his shoes quickly earned the nickname “Grandmama.” LJ even took this a step further when he appeared on the family sitcom Family Matters as “Grandmama.”

The Converse Aero Jam featured the cushioning and support system REACT juice in the heel and around the back of the ankle providing just what the 6′7″ 240lbs. Power Forward needed on court. Besides the tech, the shoes featured some attractive details such as a fading splattered midsole, textured heel midsole, and fading colors on the removable cover. Featuring LJ’s jersey number on the front of the shoe as well as the Hornets colors there was no mistaking these shoes to be anything but the “Grandmama’s”.

The Converse Aero Jam was retroed before in 2003 celebrating its 10th anniversary, but this all took place before Nike acquired the suffering brand. The shoes returned in three colorways, but none matched any of the originals as well as no REACT juice. Converse, now that you are with the master of retros, please have this shoe return!

"Shoot Basketballs NOT People" Campaign

According to the Pennsylvania Uniform Crime Reporting System, almost every month this year about 30 lives have been taken due to homicide. The goal of this campaign is to help ease the pain of the families affected. Also, to provide a positive alternative to lower crime in this city.

The Founder of Ballers Convention states, " My campaign serves a purpose which is to assist in decreasing the violence in Philadelphia and its surrounding areas."Garry Mills, believes "In order to bring violence to an end [in Philadelphia] we all must dig up our grass roots. Provide an outlet that these kids already know and love, basketball". Mills would boast of being one of the Philadelphia Public league's best ball players in its history, therefore he can tell of the positive affects that the game could have on one's life. Basketball proved to bring out his leadership skills at a young age which later nurtured his entrepreneurial spirit. Thereafter, being the brains of Ballers Convention and other entrepreneurial endeavors. This campaign is planned to attract many people with that same spirit and love for basketball.

At the young age of 25, Mills has dedicated his life to this project of violence prevention through the outlet of sports, entertainment and entrepreneurship via Ballers Convention. His believes his life's mission is to be a positive role model to all young men and women specifically in the Philadelphia and West Oak Lane areas.

Ballers Convention is a basketball marketing/event planning company focused on preventing violence and promoting positive lifestyles. It creates brand experiences for consumers through fashion, lifestyle, and entertainment objectives; established with the commitment to bringing a fresh and innovative experience to all who attend our events. We are dedicated to catering to the entertainment needs of young adults, young professional, and entrepreneurs. In our brief existence, we have established a presence in the city of Philadelphia and its surrounding areas.

Ballers Convention encourages families to gather during the holidays and replace "weapons of mass destruction" with basketballs. Replace hate with innovative and progressive ideas for the future.

To purchase a t-shirt,sweatshirt,or to add exposure to this campaign,please feel free to contact:

Garry Mills(267)357-9090

ballers_convention@hotmail.com

http://www.ballersconvention.com/

Thank you for your support

Hypermax TB $130

Zoom Soldier III TB $110

Nike HyperDunk Supreme (McDonald's AllStar).....Weird but HOT!!!!!!

Nike HyperDunk Supreme basketball shoes.
Color:Blck / Vrsty Rd-Vrsty Mz-Vrsty R
Our Price:
$124.99

Air Jordan 2.5 Team.....New!!!!!

Air Jordan 2.5 team basketball shoes.
Color:White / Varsity Royal-Black
MSRP:
$125.00

Reebok Pump Omni Hexride($100)...I like!!!!!!!!

NEW.....Nike Men's Blue Chip-House of Hoops

Nike Men's Blue Chip
Black/Varsity Red/Metallic Silver (Brandon Roy)

The Nike Blue Chip is a statement-level iconic basketball shoe designed with elite-level blue chip athletes in mind. Durable and rich synthetic leather upper adds breathability. Forefoot toe-cap provides optimal protection and durability. Lightweight Phylon™ in the heel. Visible heel Air-Sole® unit offers maximum cushioning protection. Solid rubber outsole with maximum herringbone traction pattern. Lateral sidewall wrap-up delivers optimum protection on the hardest of cuts. Wt. 13.4 oz.

Price: $84.99

Converse philly run next saturday at gustine lake in philly!!!!!

Converse Philly Run

During this 2008-2009 NBA season, Converse will host the Philly Run basketball program in Philadelphia, PA. Philly Run gives kids, regardless of skill level, the opportunity to play basketball. The program is free for all participants and will take place once a month through May.

Three hundred plus kids will pack into Gustine Lake's gymnasium next Saturday(Dec.20th) to participate in this installment of Converse’s Philly Run. So come out and enjoy this event.

BOSTON CELTICS ARE ON THEIR WAY TO A REPEAT.....!

Boston Celtics won their 14th straight against the hornets 94-82 and this is the best start in franchise history(22-2)...oh yeah paul pierce lead all scorers with 28 pts....as usual!!!!!!!!!!

King James as yet to be dethroned!!!!!!!!

Lebron lead all scorers with 28pts in a win over the dreadful sixers 88-72 and continue their winning ways with 11th straight win and remain unbeaten at home

The New SLAM Fresh 50 - Class of 2009.....Shout out to main man Malik "Wayns' World" Wayns

1.Lance Stephenson
6-6
SG/SF
1
Lincoln (NY)
He's toned down the attitude, stepped up the team play, committed himself to defense and still gets buckets like no other in the class.
Kansas, St. John's, UCLA, USC, Europe?

2.John Wall
6-3
PG
2
Word of God (NC)
Wall's unparalled speed and explosiveness, along with his playmaking ability, make the Derrick Rose comparisons justified.
Baylor, Kansas, Kentucky, Memphis, Oregon, Oklahoma State

3.DeMarcus Cousins
6-10
C/PF
9
Leflore (AL)
The UAB commit still takes plays off here and there, but his physical prowess and skills for his size are unstoppable.
Alabama-Birmingham

4.Kenny Boynton
6-2
SG
3
American Heritage (FL)
An effortless scorer and terror on D, Boynton's winning ways are what really make him special.
Florida

5.Xavier Henry
6-6
SF
4
Putnam City (OK)
A powerful wing with great athleticism and outside-the-gym range, Henry can score anywhere, anytime.
Memphis

6.Renardo Sidney
6-9
PF/SF
5
Fairfax (CA)
Still unbelievably talented--he can handle and shoot like a guard, take over the boards and score inside whenever--Sidney can always be the best player on the court--when he wants to be.
UCLA, USC, Europe?

7.Derrick Favors
6-9
C/PF
6
South Atlanta (GA)
A dominant rebounder and intimidator on the defensive end, the powerful and athletic Favors' offense is slowly catching up to the other parts of his game.
Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Kentucky, North Carolina State

8.Maalik Wayns
6-1
PG
10
Roman Catholic (PA)
The Villanova recruit's blend of distributing, scoring and defending makes him the best pure floor general in the country.
Villanova

9.Jordan Hamilton
6-7
SF
7
Dominguez (CA)
Able to score from all over the court, Hamilton's strength allows him to excel as a rebounder and his handle permits him to create his own shot whenever he wants.
Texas

10.Avery Bradley
6-3
SG
43
Findlay (NV)
Possibly the nation's top perimeter defender, the athletic wing is also an excellent scorer, whether slashing to the hole or hitting outside jumpers.
Texas

Nike is re-releasing the Air Pippen

Bonzi Wells leaves to NBA to collect that overseas check!

Bonzi Wells Signs To Play In China
Xinhua, China’s official governmental press agency, is reporting that Bonzi Wells signed a one-year contract worth roughly $40,000 to play for Shanxi Zhongyu of the Chinese Basketball Association.

Ray Felton Could Be The Next Bobcat To Go....That a GREAT look for my main man Sean Singletary!!!! LOL

A few weeks ago, Mutoni mentioned that “MJ is looking to make a big trade, one that would dramatically alter the look of the Charlotte Bobcats.”

As usual, Mutoni proved to be on point, but not entirely in the way the rumors predicted (pundits thought Gerald Wallace would be first on the trade block).

After this week’s trade, the Bobcats’ needs are different. As it stands now, Raymond Felton, D.J. Augustin and Raja Bell will fight for minutes in the Bobcats’ backcourt. The Arizona Republic’s Paul Coro says trading Felton makes sense:

Charlotte insisted on (Sean Singletary) being in the trade even though the Bobcats have Raymond Felton and D.J. Augustin. It has been rumored that Felton could be on the trading block and this will only fuel that more.

The Cats don’t seem comfortable with Felton playing off the ball, and it’s obvious Larry Brown wants his offense run solely by his 21-year-old rookie phenom.
Felton seems like the odd man out because he’s not the go-to scorer the team needs.

First All-Star Ballot Announced!!!!!!

And here they are! (NOTE: Because of the depth at the Western Guard position, we extended the results…Where’s Deron!?)
GUARDS: EASTERN CONF.
PLAYER
VOTES
Dwyane Wade (Mia)
623,311
Allen Iverson (Det)
492,093
Vince Carter (NJ)
236,634
Ray Allen (Bos)
174,155
Jose Calderon (Tor)
124,705

FORWARDS: EASTERN CONF.
PLAYER
VOTES
LeBron James (Clev)
643,786
Kevin Garnett (Bos)
495,514
Yi Jianlian (NJ)
356,556
Chris Bosh (Tor)
274,195
Paul Pierce (Bos)
153,512

CENTERS: EASTERN CONF.
PLAYER
VOTES
Dwight Howard (Orl)
775,933
Samuel Dalembert (Phi)
116,708
Rasheed Wallace (Det)
88,885
Jermaine ONeal (Tor)
75,324
Al Horford (Atl)
45,284

GUARDS: WESTERN CONF.
PLAYER
VOTES
Kobe Bryant (LAL)
719,252
Chris Paul (NO)
406,220
Tracy McGrady (Hou)
332,222
Manu Ginobili (SA)
166,981
Jason Kidd (Dal)
162,286
Tony Parker (SA)
161,638
Steve Nash (Pho)
142,410
Jason Terry (Dal)
105,345
Chauncey Billups (Den)
87,172
Brandon Roy (Por)
78,071

FOWARDS: WESTERN CONF.
PLAYER
VOTES
Tim Duncan (SA)
442,203
Amare Stoudemire (Pho)
370,470
Carmelo Anthony (Den)
327,233
Dirk Nowitzki (Dal)
261,952
Pau Gasol (LAL)
260,374

CENTERS: WESTERN CONF.
PLAYER ↓
VOTES
Andrew Bynum (LAL)
155,689
Greg Oden (Por)
71,366
Mehmet Okur (Utah)
162,139
Shaquille ONeal (Pho)
227,273
Yao Ming (Hou)
529,290

THIS SATURDAY(DEC.13TH)
Cheyney University vs. Lincoln University Basketball Game @ Temple University

Women's Game @ 6pm

Men's Game @ 8pm

Must Present Valid Student ID with Ticket

Prices: Adult $10.00 Students $5.00***(Prices subject to change)

Check out Dionte "D-Nice" Christmas and the Temple owls take on the vols tomorrow @ Noon on ESPN

Temple plays host to #8/8 Tennessee Saturday in a nationally-televised contest (ESPN, Noon). The Volunteers (6-1) will be just the sixth Top 10 team to play at the Liacouras Center since the building opened on December 9, 1997. The owls own a 2-3 record against Top 10 foes in the arena with the last meeting being a 67-64 setback to #5 Wake Forest on December 13, 2004. Temple will also be collecting canned goods at the game in support of Philabundance.

The Owls (4-3), fresh off a 65-59 win at Penn State, boast one of the nation's top players in All-America candidate Dionte Christmas. The 6-5 senior guard, who leads the team and ranks second in the Atlantic 10 Conference with a 19.0 scoring average. Limited to his lowest output (2 pts) at Penn State since his freshman season, Christmas is looking to become the first player in A-10 history to win three consecutive league scoring titles.

Third-year head coach Fran Dunphy has surrounded his star with a strong supporting cast led by sophomore forward Lavoy Allen and junior guard Ryan Brooks. Allen, who is playing with a fractured left thumb, averages 10.0 points and a team-high 8.3 rebounds while Brooks, the Owls' top perimeter defender, is second on the team with a 13.1 scoring average.
Senior Sergio Olmos (10.7 ppg.,.571 fg%) and Semaj Inge (9.9 ppg., 32 assists) round out a balanced starting five. Junior guard Luis Guzman (2.9 ppg., 31 assists) and freshman guard Ramone Moore (7.3 ppg.) provide depth off the bench.

Junior Tyler Smith (17.4 ppg., 5.9 rpg.) leads the high-octane Tennessee offense that averages 87.1 points per game. A Wooden Award candidate, the 6-7 forward became the first player in the 100-year history of UT basketball to record a triple-double, accomplishing the feat with 12 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in the team's last game, an 87-69 win over UNC-Asheville.
Head coach Bruce Pearl's squad sports four double-figure scorers in junior forward J.P. Prince (11.3 ppg.), freshman forward Cameron Tatum (10.7 ppg.) and junior forward Wayne Chism (10.0 ppg,). Junior guard Bobby Maze (8.4 ppg., 5.1 apg.) runs the Vols offense.

Tennessee leads the all-time series, 3-2, winning 80-63 in the 2007-08 season opener in Knoxville (Nov. 19). The previous meeting was a pre-shot clock, 11-6 Volunteer win, also in Knoxville, on Dec. 15, 1973.

If you had to choose an MVP now,who would it be?

I think personally I would choose king james right now......lets me know what you think america!!!!!!

"Shoot Basketballs NOT People" Campaign

According to the Pennsylvania Uniform Crime Reporting System, almost every month this year about 30 lives have been taken due to homicide. The goal of this campaign is to help ease the pain of the families affected. Also, to provide a positive alternative to lower crime in this city. The Founder of Ballers Convention states, " My campaign serves a purpose which is to assist in decreasing the violence in Philadelphia and its surrounding areas."

Garry Mills, believes "In order to bring violence to an end [in Philadelphia] we all must dig up our grass roots. Provide an outlet that these kids already know and love, basketball". Mills would boast of being one of the Philadelphia Public league's best ball players in its history, therefore he can tell of the positive affects that the game could have on one's life. Basketball proved to bring out his leadership skills at a young age which later nurtured his entrepreneurial spirit. Thereafter, being the brains of Ballers Convention and other entrepreneurial endeavors. This campaign is planned to attract many people with that same spirit and love for basketball.
At the young age of 25, Mills has dedicated his life to this project of violence prevention through the outlet of sports, entertainment and entrepreneurship via Ballers Convention. His believes his life's mission is to be a positive role model to all young men and women specifically in the Philadelphia and West Oak Lane areas.

Ballers Convention is a basketball marketing/event planning company focused on preventing violence and promoting positive lifestyles. It creates brand experiences for consumers through fashion, lifestyle, and entertainment objectives; established with the commitment to bringing a fresh and innovative experience to all who attend our events. We are dedicated to catering to the entertainment needs of young adults, young professional, and entrepreneurs. In our brief existence, we have established a presence in the city of Philadelphia and its surrounding areas.
Ballers Convention encourages families to gather during the holidays and replace "weapons of mass destruction" with basketballs. Replace hate with innovative and progressive ideas for the future.

To purchase a t-shirt,sweatshirt,or to add exposure to this campaign,please feel free to contact:
Garry Mills
(267)357-9090
ballers_convention@hotmail.com
http://www.ballersconvention.com/

Thank you for your support