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Out of Bounds: Know Your Rookies
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 HawkinsUpdated15 Oct 2021
The Funny, Stupid Thing of the Day
Jimmy Kimmel has been killing it lately with some great NBA player guests. This time, Knicks forward Amar’e Stoudemire pranks Metta World Peace on what he thought was a simple limo ride. After realizing his comical and annoying limo driver won’t let him out, Metta has to call the cops! Even Lakers fans had to chuckle at the limo driver’s burn.
Throwback Thursday
For this week’s Throwback Thursday, check out highlights from Michael Jordan and LeBron James’ first NBA game. Truly incredible to see these two greats in the infancy of their NBA careers introducing themselves to the NBA world right away.
Instagram of the Day
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In what is an exciting moment for Charlotte Hornets fans, the team debuted their new uniforms for the next season. Let us just say, they’re getting their look right.
YouTube of the Day
Don’t worry, we had to rewind this a couple times too. Hats off to this young man for pulling off this amazing trick shot. We’re left just shaking our heads.
Top Kawhi Leonard Highlights
In honor of the freshly awarded NBA Finals MVP, check out some of the best plays from Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard this past season. Don’t worry Spurs fans, even if your legends are getting old, you got this fresh young buck to look forward for years to come.
Kicks of the Day
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Ah, the Reebok Kamikaze II’s are some wonderful kicks. Nothing like rocking “The Reign Man” Shawn Kemp’s signature’s to make you feel like The Man out on the court.
Zach LaVine Pre-Draft Highlights
Boy, if NBA draft prospect Zach LaVine isn’t in the dunk contest next year, something is seriously wrong. LaVine possesses freaky athleticism and can absolutely jump out of the gym with a 46-inch vertical. Some team should be extremely excited to have LaVine putting on their uniform next year.
Swag of the Day
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Yes, that is Amar’e Stoudemire absolutely swagged out with a tiny dog. Say what you want, but you can’t show off swag any better than that.
