Out Of Bounds
Out Of Bounds: Dominique Wilkins Throwback
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 HawkinsUpdated22 Sep 2023
Hilarious Video of the Day
If you’ve ever played ball before, chances are you’ve made at least one (or three) of these mistakes along the way.
Videos of the Night
It seems only fitting to take a look back at the last duel between Kobe Bryant and Carmelo Anthony since if Anthony re-signs in NY, we can guarantee the two will be going at one another with a little something extra until the day Bryant retires.
http://youtu.be/PAChfLEudM4
Al Horford checks in with some of the kids at the Suwanee Sports Academy.
Instagrams of the Night
http://instagram.com/p/qQBk1pP4mM/
Everybody loves a great underdog story. Especially, Sir Lillard.
http://instagram.com/p/qP87D6PUT2/
Yes,’Reke…we’re ALL jealous of the view!
http://instagram.com/p/qP4e0_Sy33/
Looks like Derrick Williams (AKA D-Thrill) put in some work at the Drew League last weekend.
http://instagram.com/p/qPuZ1TH2Kw/
When Marc Gasol entered the league, did anyone think he might actually end up physically smaller than bigger brother, Pau?
http://instagram.com/p/qPrwLliiBz/
Russell Westbrook takes a moment to pass out premium headphones to the kids at his camp.
Crossovers of the Night
https://vine.co/v/MP7FQUemLdq
The crossover itself was funny enough, but the reaction put it over the top.
This is a pretty sick crossover mix of players of all ages and levels. You may even recognize a familiar face or two.
Cheerleaders of the Night
http://instagram.com/p/qProyODYPx/
Your Pelicans Dance Team is making its way to Taiwan.
Prep Baller of the Week
Most coaches might tell you, “a mad player is a bad player.” Clearly, that wasn’t the case with Dennis Smith…since he completely took over the game once he got into it underneath the basket. S/O to the Ball Is Life crew on the find, and Elite Mix Tapes for putting the package together.
Throwbacks of the Night
http://instagram.com/p/qQCV7Oossf/
This is a pretty awesome graphic of Dominique Wilkins. Wilkins had serious game, but will always be remembered as one of the most ferocious dunkers of his generation.
For those that may not have seen the league during the 80’s and early 90’s, we can assure you the league still had plenty of high-flying, rim-rattling, soul-snatching dunks back in the day.
Did someone say “Top 10 ‘Nique dunks” of all time? Yes. Yes, please.
