Out Of Bounds
Out of Bounds: Strongest Surviving
Jeff Hawkins is an award-winning sportswriter with more than four decades in the industry (print and digital media). A freelance writer/stay-at-home dad since 2008, Hawkins started his career with newspaper stints in Michigan, North Carolina, Florida, Upstate New York and Illinois, where he earned the 2004 APSE first-place award for column writing (under 40,000 circulation). As a beat writer, he covered NASCAR Winston Cup events at NHIS (1999-2003), the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks (2003-06) and the NFL's Carolina Panthers (2011-12). Hawkins penned four youth sports books, including a Michael Jordan biography. Hawkins' main hobbies include mountain bike riding, 5k trail runs at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte, N.C., and live music.
All posts by Jeff HawkinsUpdated31 Jul 2024
The Funny, Stupid Thing of the Night
We’re actually really surprised nobody got hurt on this one. Shaq does his best Cirque Du Soleil attempt on Inside the NBA to kill some time during last night’s HEAT-Nets halftime. It’s hard to dislike Shaq because you know he’s just having fun all the time.
Highlights of the Night
In what was a huge statement game, forward LeBron James carried the HEAT to a Game 4 win and a 3-1 lead going back to Miami against the Nets by dropping a playoff career-high 49 points. The Nets came to play, but when LeBron is this hot he is impossible to stop. Check out every made field goal of The King’s big night.
Dunk of the Night
With their season on the line, the Blazers showed they won’t go down without a fight, especially on their home floor. This Damian Lillard slam was a great example of the Blazers refusing to get swept as Lillard takes it to the cup with authority and even puts Spurs forward Tim Duncan on a poster.
Tattoo of the Day
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This super fan got his favorite player Lakers guard Kobe Bryant permanently inked on his skin with this crazy portrait tattoo. Say what you want about getting athlete tats, but you have to appreciate the detail this artist put into it.
YouTube of the Day
With the 2014 Ballislife All-American game taking place, you know the next round of basketball talent was going to put on a show. Enjoy this great mix of some of the best young players who will be making their names known in the NCAA next year.
Instagram of the Night
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For all you “He Got Game” fans out there, this a great reunion photo of Jesus Shuttlesworth himself Ray Allen with actor Denzel Washington and director Spike Lee. Spike completes the look by rocking Jesus’ Lincoln High School jersey from the movie as well.
Kicks of the Day
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Pacers guard George Hill has some colorful sneaker taste to say the least. You can only rock kicks like these if you have supreme confidence and Hill definitely isn’t lacking.
