Out Of Bounds
Out of Bounds: Let’s Get Back to Basketball
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 HawkinsUpdated02 Aug 2024
The Funny, Stupid Thing of the Day
Aw, why you have to be so mean, Ben McLemore? The Kings guard spent some time with youngsters back in his hometown of St. Louis and even crushed a couple dunks. This one just so happened to be on one of his young fans, much to his peers pleasure.
Dunk of the Night
The helpless Pacers just don’t have anything good going on right now as their season looks like it’s about to run it’s course. Hawks forward Paul Millsap does not give them any sympathy as this vicious throw-down shows.
Instagram of the Day
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With NBA Commissioner Adam Silver banning Clippers owner Donald Sterling for life today, a resolution has finally come to the Clippers and their fans. As this post shows, the fans and the organization are ready to get back to basketball and cheer for their team tonight.
Defense and Offense of the Night
The Mavericks may have come up short last night against the Spurs, but they did all they could to pull out the win at home. Check this great defense and steal by Mavs forward Vince Carter, which leads to the clear-path slam by his teammate Monta Ellis. With the series tied 2-2, this first versus eighth seed match-up is far from over.
YouTube of the Night
If you’re a fan of West Coast style and flair in basketball, you’re going to love high school senior point-guard Jordan McLaughlin. Be looking for McLaughlin’s flashy passes and sick handles next year at USC; we’re betting you will be entertained.
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