Out Of Bounds
Out of Bounds: Sixth Man Greatness
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 HawkinsUpdated01 Aug 2024
The Funny, Stupid Thing of the Day
If you’re a fan of the NBA and video games then we’re betting you’re a pro at NBA 2K14. While 2K14 is a supremely awesome and realistic game, it’s not without its faults. These super fans of the game made a hilarious mix recreating some of the more infamous glitches that occur to the game. Well played, young men.
Congratulations to NBA Sixth Man Jamal Crawford!
For the second time in his career, the NBA honored Clippers guard Jamal Crawford with the Sixth Man of the Year award. Crawford has been a major reason for the Clippers’ success this year and they’re going to need more of his patented crossovers and smooth jump shots. Here’s a mix of some of his best moments from this past season.
Kicks of the Day
If the hardware isn’t enough for Jamal, he also just released his own signature kicks courtesy of Brandblack. Good to see Crawford get his own kicks that are just as sweet as his game.
Dunks of the Night
Another two-for-one deal for the best dunks of last night for you all to enjoy. The first is Clippers center DeAndre Jordan throwing down this alley-oop, one-hand jam from his teammate Chris Paul. Next, Wizards center Marcin Gortat showed why he earned the nickname “Polish Hammer” as he baptizes Pacers center Ian Mahinmi.
Vine of the Day
Lakers guard Kendall Marshall has great sense of humor and is even able to poke fun at himself. Most NBA players would be offended by fan not knowing he is an actual player, but he just rolls with it and his reaction is priceless.
YouTube of the Day
Get ready for the next big thing coming out of Coney Island. Hailing from the same Lincoln High School as famed NBA players Stephon Marbury, Sebastian Telfair and Lance Stephenson, it’s time to get to know guard Isaiah Whitehead as he looks to continue the NBA path. Whitehead looks to have the same flashy, physical and athletic game that is making Stephenson the big money. Be sure to keep an eye out for him as he stays close to home at Seton Hall next year.
Swag of the Day
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If anyone is going to make Cali swag look right, it’s Lakers guard Nick Young. Go out there and hit those beaches, Swaggy P!
