Out Of Bounds
Out of Bounds: Draft Time!
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 HawkinsUpdated30 Jul 2024
The Funny, Stupid Thing of the Day
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This isn’t exactly the “Stay Dwight” campaign that Lakers fans put on last summer, but this is pretty funny as the fans show love for fan favorite Nick Young as he hits free agency.
Congratulations Cleveland Cavaliers!
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With the first pick in the 2014 NBA draft, the Cavs got their man, Andrew Wiggins. Fans are already getting the giggles imagining this talented young man in their colors next year.
Andrew Wiggins Pre-Draft Highlights
If you need any reason not to be excited for Wiggins taking the court next year, just take a look at what the Cavs’ scouts saw in his pre-draft workouts.
Vine of the Night
Wiggins also has some off-the-hook swag as many of you saw tonight.
Instagrams of the Night
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The Hornets and Lakers couldn’t wait to see their new toys in their colors. Both Noah Vonleh and Julius Randle already look like natural fits for the Hornets and Lakers, respectively. Randle must be feeling pretty awesome to be playing next to his childhood idol Kobe Bryant.
YouTube of the Night
In one of the most heartwarming moments of the NBA Draft, Commissioner Adam Silver took a moment to honor and “draft” former Baylor forward Isaiah Austin as he sadly has to give up his basketball career after being diagnosed with Marfan Syndrome. Glad to see Austin get a moment to shake hands with the commissioner after all his hard work.
Swag of the Night
It appears @Adreian_Payne is ready. What about you? #NBAdraft pic.twitter.com/uBhoiASFoQ
— Freep Sports (@freepsports) June 26, 2014
Hawks draftee Adreian Payne was very swagged out for the night as he honored one his biggest fans and best friends eight-year-old Lacey Holsworth who passed away from cancer this year. We love the pink and the bow tie, Adreian, way to keep it classy.
Fans of the Night
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You know the Bucks fans were happy as they got their man, Jabari Parker tonight.
Throwback of the Night
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Kobe fondly remembers his special draft day 18 years ago and wishes the best to the fresh round getting their name called tonight.
Kicks of the Day
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Speaking of Oakland ballers, Blazers guard Damian Lillard has an elite sneaker game if you haven’t noticed. Check out these clean white adidas Crazy Quick 2 PE’s.
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