Out Of Bounds

Out of Bounds: Throwback Magic

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Jeff Hawkins
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Jeff Hawkins Sports Editor

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.

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Updated06 Nov 2023

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The Funny, Stupid Thing of the Day

In honor and support of the fight against ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), Duke and Team USA coach Mike Krzyzewski took the “Ice Bucket Challenge” with the help of his nine grandchildren. We’ve never seen Coach K more squeamish in our lives, way to take it like a man for a good cause.

Dunk of the Day

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Lakers guard Nick Young may be known for his sweet shooting ability, but Swaggy P also has some nice hops as this IG post shows.

Cheerleaders of the Day

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You got to love these beautiful Suns cheerleaders as they work to round out the squad for next year. We’re definitely cheering for these two to make it.

Tweet of the Day

Very cool to see Pacers forward Paul George donate his jersey to all the kids of this former high school.

Next Man Up? Meet Marcus LoVett Jr.

Class of 2015 point guard Marcus LoVett Jr. has arguably the best handles on the high school scene and it’s hard to argue against him as this mix shows him balling at Jamal Crawford’s Seattle Pro-AM. Crawford? He still looks really nice himself, we feel bad for the other team having to defend these two.

Instagrams of the Day

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If you are able to see yourself in bronze, you had to be a real player at some point. NBA great Scottie Pippen definitely deserves such an honor.

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There’s no bad blood to be found with these good friends. HEAT guard Norris Cole, free agent guard Eric Bledsoe, Cavaliers forwards LeBron James and Tristan Thompson know they have it made no matter what team they’re on and aren’t letting anything come between their friendship.

Throwback Thursday: Magic Johnson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3ThUlFiRF0

What more can be said about the legend that is Magic Johnson? For Lakers fans he will forever be a god, but any fans of basketball had to be amazed by what Magic would do every night. Respect must always be given to the great No. 32.

YouTube of the Day

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Foot Locker again hits the target with this awesome commercial featuring Kevin Durant. KD is definitely “The Baddest.” Enough said.

Kicks of the Day

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We’re dying to get our hands on the Air Jordan XX9’s. If anybody is feeling generous, we wouldn’t mind this being a really early Christmas present.

Swag of the Day

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Anybody willing to pull off a “Honey Yellow” tuxedo is definitely swagged out in our book. Way to let your style speak for itself, Tristan.

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