Out Of Bounds
Out of Bounds: Mascot Proposes to Upton
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 HawkinsUpdated15 Oct 2021
The Funny, Stupid Thing of the Day
An exclusive look at Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki being a goof as he sings the Rolling Stones’ “Satisfaction” along with some really attractive cheerleaders in a car. Way to not be afraid to be silly, Dirk.
Dunk of the Night
Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried just can’t catch a break these days. There was this and then Pistons forward Kyle Singler slams another one right in Faried’s mug. Either step up and get a couple blocks now and then or just get out of the way, Kenneth.
Highlight of the Night
As Wizards point guard John Wall preps for the Dunk Contest during All-Star Weekend, take a look at some of his best in-game dunks of the season. Be excited when he gets his turn, he has the athleticism to pull off something ridiculous.
Tweet of the Night
Thanks @STUFF_mascot for the proposal tonight! Great game! pic.twitter.com/kQTt9zqKxE
— Kate Upton (@KateUpton) February 8, 2014
Incredibly attractive model Kate Upton saw a Magic game as part of a date with her famous boyfriend Detroit Tigers pitcher Jason Verlander. What Jason didn’t count on was the Magic’s mascot Stuff proposing to Kate when Jason left for a couple minutes. Stuff surprised her with this nice rock to try and steal a base from Verlander. I think we’d all take the chance if we got near Kate Upton right?
Kicks of the Night
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Rip Hamilton may not be playing right now, but the man has a notorious sneaker collection he still likes to show off. Check out sweet these all-black Jordans that he managed to pull out of his pile.
Swag of the Night
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HEAT guard Dwyane Wade does his best impersonation of Inspector Gadget in this selfie. It’s crazy stuff that would make most of us look foolish he still pulls off.
Stat Stuffers of the Night
Pistons’ Brandon Jennings: 35 points, 12 assists in a 126-109 win over the Nuggets.
Spurs’ Patty Mills: 32 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists in a 104-100 win over the Bobcats.
Pistons’ Josh Smith: 30 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists in a 126-109 win over the Nuggets.
