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Out Of Bounds: Game Of Zones
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 HawkinsUpdated21 Sep 2023
Hilarious Video of the Night
Check out this NBA spoof of HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ featuring some familiar faces and storylines.
Flashback Friday Mix of the Night
Olajuwon was an absolute beast whether you called him Akeem, Hakeem or simply the ‘Dream.’
Kicks of the Night
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Take a look at some of the kicks adidas provided for Damian Lillard throughout the season.
Instagram of the Night
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Jodie Meeks and Kendall Marshall just maxin’ and relaxin’ in the Southern California sun along the Third St. Promenade in Santa Monica.
Photo of the Night
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Carmelo Anthony is looking mighty svelte as he poses for a post workout picture with Justin Bieber. Heading into what could be a free agency summer, it really wouldn’t surprise us to see him return in the best shape of his career.
Live-Action Combine Shots
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Dante Exum hopes to impress scouts while doing some of the drills at the NBA’s Draft Combine.
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Zach Lavine has definitely been turning some heads with the speed, agility and explosiveness he’s displayed at the Draft Combine.
Draft Combine Phantom Cam
There’s something about the slow-motion HD camerawork that can make the most routine of plays seem slightly more epic and significant.
NBA Cares Moment
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Great to see the Bulls’ Mike Dunleavy Jr. still taking the time to visit with a young Bulls fan named Isreal that happens to be in the pediatric unit.
Welcome Back
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This was one of the better and cooler choices, as it just feels ‘right’ to have the Hornets in Charlotte. As of next Tuesday’s Draft Lottery, the team formerly known as the Bobcats will cease to exist.
Family Fun Moment
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Nate Robinson is a funny guy regardless, but definitely goes out of his way to make sure his kids are having a good time. Both his shoe and IG games are some of the strongest in the league.
