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Out of Bounds: All About the Power
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
Aw, why you got to be so mean to the girl, Greg Oden? We know this really isn’t that funny, but we got a sick sense of humor. The seven-foot beast of a man that is Oden decided to show off his all-star volleyball skills and nailed an opposing female opponent right in the grill. Anybody kind of think it’s her fault for jumping in the first place?
Dunk of the Day
No worries, hoop freaks, we got some crazy dunks for you covered until Summer League starts up again. Pro dunker Haneef Munir aka “Young Hollywood” took this dunk contest to the next level by dunking over a lady in heels standing on a chair and did it clean. That poor girl was probably terrified as she couldn’t even face it.
Allen Iverson Highlights That Didn’t Count
These awesome plays by Allen Iverson may not have counted when he pulled them off, but damn, everyone votes that they should have. We know we got a lot of lifetime Iverson fans here, so here’s just another reason why A.I. was one of the best at all-time at keeping fans entertained and happy.
Swag of the Day
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Blazers guard C.J. McCollum definitely has his old man, Errick, beat when it comes to the suit game.
Next Man Up? Meet Terrance Ferguson
He may only be a sophomore, but 6’6” guard Terrance Ferguson out of Prime Prep Academy in Dallas has some serious hops. Watch this fantastic compilation of dunks that Ferguson can pull off and be eye-level with the rim while doing it. This young man’s athleticism alone is why he’s going to have his pick of any college he wants to play for in a couple years.
Draft Clip of the Night
We’re pretty sure everyone did a collective head nod of approval when the Spurs took forward Kyle Anderson out of UCLA with the final pick of the first round. Prior to the draft, Anderson was telling young fans how he’d love to play for the Spurs and encouraging them to watch them to see the best basketball played. On Thursday night, Anderson’s wish came true as the Spurs again take another talented prospect who wants to be there and work to help them win. Just another day at the office for the champs.
