Out Of Bounds
Out Of Bounds: Dunk Cam Special
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
Video Mix of the Night
The Ball Is Life crew really does put together some of the best highlight mixes around. Check out this one from last week’s 2014 Nike Hoop Summit.
Kicks of the Night
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Damian Lillard wants to know what you think of the red and black colorway of the Crazy Quick 2’s? Mr.Lillard, feel free to send a few size 12’s our way so we can test them out and get back to you!
Living Legend
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Always nice to see the current players show some love to the legends of past eras. Jodie Meeks catches up with Laker legend and member of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ ownership group Magic Johnson for this picture.
Dunk Cams of the Night
By the time Travis Outlaw figured it out, it was already too late.
The set-up on this one was absolutely crucial.
So, I was walking into class the other day….
Locker Room Photo of the Day
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Nice of the Clippers to give this behind-the-scenes look at Jamal Crawford AND for inviting comedian Kevin Hart to stop by for some action…
Instagram of the Night
http://instagram.com/p/m82_z9xNov/
Congrats to Kobe and Vanessa Bryant on celebrating their 13-year anniversary. His Lakers may not have won much this year, but Bryant is still currently winning at life, in general.
Accolade of the Night
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We couldn’t be happier for the man affectionately referred to as “Big Al” Jefferson. What a great way to finish what turned out to be a very good season for Jefferson and his playoff-bound Bobcats.
Video of the Night
http://youtu.be/2fkt50ClxvY
Nothing like a ‘Phantom Cam’ video tribute to the 2013-14 NBA season to get you pumped up and ready for the playoffs to begin tomorrow morning!
