Catch Up 2/7/8

It has been awhile since my last post, I went to a lot of games but have only a few pictures. Starting with the most recent below; On 1/14/8 Kobe 'Black Mamba(?)' Bryant hit this shot with just a few seconds left to beat the Supes in a 123-121 shootout. Notice Kwame Brown under the basket, have you noticed Kwame is no longer wearing the Laker's purp? I feel bad for the guy, not only was he drafted #1 MJ pulled the trigger on the deal, I'm just glad it wasn't my job to meet those expectations. Brown was dealt to the Grizz for former All Star Pau Gasol, now the Lakers are back on the championship prowl after the Spansih addition and will be playing at the Key on more time 2/24/8.


12/21/7, I remember leaving this game disappointed with Chris Bosh (below, with ball) and the Raptors, the Supes won 115-123. I was very impressed with the turnout of Raptor fans, lots of jerseys and tees, only reason I can think of for that is Seattle's proximity to the Canadian border. In the 2nd half Kevin Durant had the nastiest dunk I've seen in-person since USC/Wiz's Nick Young 2006 at Mac Court in Eugene.


Sadly this is the best pic I have from Boston's 12/27/7 trip to Seattle. Pre-game Ray Allen was recognized for his contributions to the community during his brief Seattle stint. Most memorable moment; in the 2nd half KG was fouled hard and knocked down to the floor but the guy is a warrior on the court and led his team to 104-96 victory. Most forgetful moment; Paul Pierce, a career loser scores 37 points.


12/19/7; Chris Paul is better looking then you think, Hornets roll hard in this one, 107-93.


12/7/7 YI!! That's about it, Supes win 98-104 in spite of Redd's 41 pts. on 12-24 shooting.

DEE-TROIT V Supes; 11/11/7

Thank you Detroit; in 2004 you prevented Shaq & Kobe from winning another title, made sure Karl Maone never got a ring and scared Gary Payton into thinking he'd never get his. See the difference maker for that team (pictured below), Rasheed Wallace. Sheed joined the '04 Pistons after an illustrious career with the Atlanta Hawks and a pair of All-Star Games and Conference Finals apperances after 8 seasons with Portland.

Pre-Game, Kevin Durant Meet Roscoe; but no eye contact for you.


1st Quarter, The Battle of the Long Arms; Tayshaun Prince goes for the finger roll against Durant, the shot fell making it 14-2, DEE-TROIT BASKETBALL!

1st Quarter, Delonte West; (pictured below) checked in with 4 and 1/2 mintues left in the 1st quarter, the 3rd year guard from St. Joe had a flat night; 19 mins 4pts 5 rebs 4 ast.

1/2 Time, Trying to Work Those Demons Out; Sheed (picture below) must of been having a flashback to the year 2000 circa WCF. Portland could have used one of these bucket in the 4th quarter. Hey, I got the right, that was the last year Mom and I had our share of season tixs and we were supposed to see Portland beat the Knicks in the Finals.

3rd Quarter, The Supes stand in line to get Dunked on by McDyess.

3rd Quarter, former M's hurler and 1 time All-Star Jeff Nelson (pictured below) hopefully with his daughter. Followed by a picture of the Sonic Boom Squad, a break dance group and a crowd favorite. Even if you're not into it you have to respect by the athleticism and the young man in the Durant jersey doing splits.

The Pistons held off Seattle's 4th quarter run and kept them winless on the season. Rip Hamilton had a serious game, 32 pts on 11-21 fgs while McDyess and Sheed put in 15pts each. Durant scored 19 but shot 7-20, trying to get the 1st win PJ did some tweaking to the lineup; Luke Ridnour got the start and you could see the difference right away. The offense got down the floor a lot quicker minus Robert Swift. Fans got a free tin lunch box at the door feauturing Watson (a fat DNP CD), Wilcox (15pts 9 reb), Ridnour (4 pts 7 ast) and Jeff Green (17 pts 8 reb). Random chants of, 'DEE-TROIT BASKETBALL' were heard throughout the game emphasizing the random part like after a missed free throw or a couple Seattle buckets. I did see a dude wearing an Isiah Thomas jersey, which is funny. Zeke was a clown before he screwed the Knicks because MJ hated the dude in the 80s, what more can I say? I saw Minus the Bear at Showbox Saturday, they opened the doors 1 hr. late, not worth the $ but good venue!

Jazz V Supes; 11/9/7

I went to Sport before Friday's game, the place was packed so I had to hover around the bar for a few minutes before I could get a seat. I recommend this place; good service, jambalaya was hearty and Widmer's Hef is on tap. The 4 hi-def TVs overhead weren't managed very well (a game would end and the station wouldn't change) but I was having to good of a time to care or ask to have it changed. In contrast Fox Sports downtown does a really good job of keeping tabs of what's going on their TVs. I left a few minutes before tipoff, realized beer is $7 a cup at Key so my buddy and I stepped into a decent place (for it's location) called Michelangelo's Bistro & Bar, we told the bartender to serve up his favorite shot so he started pouring Kahlua. Me and my friend instantly jump all over the guy but shut up when we figured out he was making us Duck Farts. After we caught ourselves watching the game on TV, we went into Key and I stole a seat down low. During halftime I ordered from the kiddo cart where everything is a buck (hot dog, diet Pepsi and popcorn), tried to take pics all hammered and then watched Carlos Boozer beat the Supes with the lay in pictured below. #2 Delonte West looked real good in the 4th on the defensive end, between him and Jeff Green I like what the Supes got for Ray Allen.

Grizz V Supes; 11/7/7

This was the type of game (see empty seats above) NBA commissioner David Stern hates; a midweek match up in a city where the home team's fans don't give a shit and the visitor's are an irrelevant franchise. The game did have a slight touch of intrigue due to a story I had read earlier in the week quoting Spur's Coach Greg Pop calling the Grizz a playoff team. Then I remembered Damon (Pictured below) still plays for Memphis which led me to think of the last game I saw at the Rose Garden; 2 years ago against Memphis where Damon blew out his knee finishing his season. While I was walking up 3rd Ave to the Seattle Center I hoped I wouldn't be some type of curse on the Wilson High alum, gotta respect Damon in spite of his inability to play D and to light up without getting busted.

Add the free schedule magnet handed out at the door and I felt ok about the cost of my ticket but the snacks in my bag (seeds, Odwalla bar and Gatorade) got me through this dismal game. Turns out the Grizz roll white guys like they play in Utah; Gasol, Miller(20 pts. and 8 reb.), Brian 'The Janitor' Cardinal, Casey Jacobsen and Darko (15 and 10). When I got home I did have to read up on their coach, Marc Iavaroni, I was impressed with his bio and what he did with this team's funky set of talent. The Grizzlies moved the ball well, at times making the extra pass and also had exciting glimpses from stud Rudy Gay (25 and 10).


I did miss the start of the game, saw Rid actually get off the pine and during halftime paid $75 for an 18 year olds autograph (At the team store I bought a Durant mini ball, it's going to go nicely with my Slick Watts mini ball). Walking back to my seat I heard a kid saying Jeff Green gave him an autograph at halftime, now I'm lazy/old and just pay for mine, besides I have no right to get in the way of some kid trying to get an autograph. Speaking of kids one sitting behind me would not shut up, 'Give the ball to KEVIN DURANT!!' (pictured above 3 -17 fgs but 10-10 fts) before I got annoyed I realized that was me how ever many years ago. Old ladies also behind me call Chris Wilcox (21 and 8) weezy, which is not funny and uhh before the game started in the bathroom while trying to wash my hands and finding for the 2nd straight game no soap the dude at the sink next to me realized not only was the soap dispenser empty but it didn't even have a bag of soap in it. I turned to him and said, 'Shit, at least they're leaving' then after he left I took a picture to prove the Sonics have given up and are indeed leaving Seattle;

Suns V Supes; 11/1/7

Kevin Durant; I think he's going to be pretty good and Steve Nash is already good. In his city of Seattle debut Durant, the NBA's youngest player, scored 27 points taking 23 shots and Nash true to form took a couple charges and posted 18 pts 7 rebs and 12 ast. Durant's rookie counterpart Jeff Green (pictured above) scored only 8 points despite hustling on both ends of the floors. The first 10k fans got a free yellow t-shirt that said, 'The Supes are Back' available in 1 size, XL. Everyone else had to wrap the Supe's kitchen ware in newspaper and carefully put the plates and glasses in the free cardboard boxes found behind area liquor stores.

Kid Rock (pictured below) was courtside, for some reason he got a free jersey, I mean come on he's a Pistons fan.


Going into the 4th quarter the Supes led 79-82, the last 2 minutes of the game, Nash (pictured below) scored 6 points and from my cheap seat I could hear the 2 time MVP sing, 'Oh Canada'.

Blazers Vs Durants: 7/15/7

1st Quarter:

No LMA or Oden for Pdx tonight?! Here is what the Blazers are missing: Aldridge averaged 21 pts 11 rebs and 3 blks in 2 games. Oden shot .600 for 9 pts and swatted away 3 per also in 2 games. Those 2 guys already have food money, Zendon Hamilton got bills to pay so here's to his final shot in Vegas.

Zendon Hamilton (below) looks hungry, no I mean really hungry. After drawing his first 2 shooting fouls he was robbing front row folks of their nachos between free throws. Dude has played for 7 NBA teams, this guy wants to be in the NBA.

Jeff Green (below) misses 3 straight FTs, I guess Georgetown's famed Princeton offense doesn't bother with the charity stripe.



Frenchy Johan Petro (below) looks real active for Seattle. Good thing, he was a first round draft choice 2 years ago.




Some guy named Kevin Durant (below) is playing too. He misses his first 2 shots. Then hits a 3, draws a shooting foul and then hits a jumper. Hmmm, maybe this guy CAN score the ball.


Sergio Rodriguez (below) has good court vision and knows how to keep the dribble alive, just like Steve N__ whoa, never mind. He awards teammates hustle plays by passing them the ball and last year ranked #3 in the NBA in assists per 48 mins.



Man these fouls are ticky tacky. Are the refs trying to get the players to adapt to NBA calls?

2nd Quarter:

Blazer GM Kevin Pritchard does an interview from his seat and sounds very sharp. Do you remember the, 'Trade Whitsitt' sign in the Rose Garden a few years ago? Everyone remember to appreciate the new 'old Blazers'.

Dale Ellis's son Chris Ellis gets a silly and 1 dunk. Makes many babies cry in the greater Vegas area.

Not to be topped: 2006 Blazer draft pick, Brit Joel Freeland (right) throws down a sick 2 handed alley-oop from a baseline inbounds pass with 2:24 left in the 2nd quarter. Every child 10 and under in England cries.

3rd Quarter:

Sergio Rodriguez draws an illegal defense T all on his own by keeping his dribble. Not a single young American basketball players notice because they're all too busy watching And 1 mixtapes, the US is doomed to lose the next 45 Olympic games.

Gary Payton's turn to be interviewed. Says Durant shoots well and should be on the post more so he can pass out of the double teams. Lost count on how many times GP said Durant needs to get stronger. GP says JeffGreen needs to improve his shot. Payton closes the interview by saying he wants to work in the Sonics front office.

So how many mismatches will Durant 6-9 and Green 6-9 create this year because of their ballhandling? Jeff Green is sporting the new white and blue Lebrons.

Joel Freeland looks tired but he hasn't quit.

One of the announcers says Pdx needs to combine Rodriguez's penetration, Steve Blake's ability to run a team and hit the 3 and Jarret Jack's physicality to form Jason Kidd. Paul Allen picks up his phone to call to a Cuban doctor that specializes in such procedures.

4th Quarter:

The Sonics new GM Sam Presti (below) flashes on the screen. That guy is going to be carded at bars for the next 10 years. I guess he looked younger on TV, must have been the polo.



I write down Mouhamed Sene (below) is a non-factor, announcers then rant on this.

Durant already is getting superstar calls?? Petteri Koponen called for blocking on a Durant charge. Announcers express similar feelings yet again taking away the originality of my observation.

So the Sonics are playing in the Salt Lake, Rocky Mountain Revue summer league too. Wonder how often teams play in both?

Sergio Rodriguez gets his own superstar call. Maybeline!! (makeup, mofo)

How unfair is Steve Francis's buyout when guys like Zendon Hamilton don't have pro contracts?

Someone missed their tea time: I caught a glimpse of Joel Freeland pouting on the bench, at least he wants to play, I guess.

LMA's antifreeze green shirt is disgusting. Why not wear a Blazer throwback?

Oh yeah, Blazers win.

The Seattle Kevin Durants

It has been a great summer for Pacific NW Pro Basketball. Pdx beat astronomical odds on draft day and made a move that altered the direction of the entire franchise for years to come.. The New York Knicks AKA a team that HATES the playoffs accepted a trade for Z Ho. Moving on, as a Blazer fan living in Seattle I am happy to see that the Sonics won super stud Texas-Ex Kevin Durant and made the right move for everyone by trading for Hoya Jeff Green. I'm still amazed the Sonics found the time to ship Ray Allen out of town. I heard they are on Craigslist like all the time looking for a new, 'place to crash' . Nevertheless it's going to be one hell of a show(season) watching this sinking(leaving) ship(franchise) this year.

So, What does the 2007 season hold for the Seattle Super Durants besides house hunting, then packing and watching the playoffs on television? Who cares? Here is my view on their season. I hope Kobe lights up for 80 plus 'cause who the hell is going to guard him on the Durants roster? Uggghh, strong language there but I mean it. Watch B Roy have a career night against the home town team, I'm thinking a quadruple double. See Rid light it up and play some D. Of course watch the Lotto players do the damn thing.

I went to the Sonics urr I mean the Durants last 4 games of the 2006 season to see AI, Kobe, Yao and Dirk. Feeling good about myself I bought season tickets , the salesman actually brought up priority playoff seating but anyways.. I'd like this franchise to win 78 games this year and lose the 4 games to the Blazers by 100 points. Come October when the Season tips-off I will be delivering at game reports and media to Legendary Ticket. I'm gonna to try to recruit Shane aka Jeff Gor Don to blog about the Sonics, tempt him with some tickets(I get Lebron Mother F#^@er). He loves the Sonics/Durants like I love the Blazers, therefore he has more to offer you, the readers. I want this site to be about the *corny* passion of being a hometown fan and Shane I hope you'll become a part of this.

Thank you Arranging Matches

Fox Sports Net Happy Hour

Hopped off Metro feeling good about the sunshine so I went underground into a gorgeous bar called Fox Sports Net. Knowing the taps were loosened up by happy hour prices and a few big screens with Baseball and Playoff Basketball awaited me I felt no guilt about not being in the sun.

King Felix, Kobe, Yao and Maybe the Mavs

Occidental Avenue was electric oh so many days ago on Opening Day at Safeco Field. The call to my office's sick line was a little less than convincing, which was surprising considering I called seconds after KEXP woke me up 2 hours before my shift. I loaded up on the kettle corn at that one place, you know the one and moments later caught my first glimpse of Mariner Mecca. The best available seats purchased online (after surcharges pillaged my debit card) were in the Family Section, meaning no beer. To anyone that smiles when they see a cute baby I strongly suggest sitting in the family section once for 2 reasons; 1)You have to be much more creative when hurling verbal insults onto the field to accomadate the young impressionable minds. "You're mother is a f*cking whore!" becomes, "You're mother is promiscuous" 2) Exclusive to the game of baseball children give ball games a special extra twinkle, or something else all gooey. The wide eyes, sun burnt cheeks and little gloves are undeniable.
King Felix got a loud roar from the crowd during introductions and before it could die down he had already struck out half of the A's lineup. It was chilly in the upper deck, thank goodness I brought a pair of gloves(runner fleece gloves are key). Sexson hit a jack, Ichiro drove a couple in and of course Felix got the W.

Moving right along here.. On Friday, April the 6th at Key Bigfoot almost stole the whole damn show. During the introductions he was seen rappelling from the rafters, landing by some drums and rocking 'Enter Sandman'. This was followed by a particularly gifted women for the 4oth straight year giving as good of a rendition of the National Anthem I've ever heard. Gotta say it is down right disrespectful to her talent I cannot recall her name. Trust me she rocked it like Kobe. The award for 'most creativity' during the game goes to the young man that sat next to me for his, 'Kobe you'll never be Lebron' sign; an amazingly profound point when you think about it. Oh yeah and #24 Kobe Bryant dropped 46 shooting a total of 24 free throws. That was a good thing because it's me and the old school 4 mega pixel camera making for a lot of blurry shots.



The Houston Rockets were an appropriate team to watch on a Monday after work, that is both a compliment and a, "The Rockets haven't been cool since they ditched the pinstripe jerseys." Yao l ooked as tall as I remembered and uhh he scored 31. Whenever I watched T-Mac with the ball I thought of that Adidas commercial that the only part I can remember is the end when the kidsare like, "And then it rains!". Not even worth trying to link to that one. I was truely pumped to see Dick Bavetta calling the game, what a stud diving Charlie Hustle style trying to beat Sir Charles in Vegas. Much like the Nuggets and Lakers the Rockets were making the hustle plays; deflections, weak side help and all the other stuff Zach Randolph doesn't do to win the game to make the push for the real season. Rashard Lewis passed Shawn Kemp on the Sonics scoring list. Too bad he has not won a meaningful game for the franchise during his career. I want to see the man do good, hopefully we get to see him and Jesus S. HEALTHY on the wings next year at the Hardwood.

Last night the Mavericks most definetly were all over the Hardwood, when I showed up mid 3rd they were up by 27. I saw Dirk hit a couple Js and left halfway through the 4th. Just wanted to say to all of you I saw the 'o7 MVP this year. Really though I'll be honest I wanted my Bigfoot theme song CD with that guy from that band. You know the one, I bought the orange casseste single when I was little and my mom only let me listen to the side with "Peaches". Thanks for nothing, mom. Also note I saw The Long Winters in PDX last weekend, fun show and worth the money. Dude opened up the concert with something close to, "It's great to be back in the Northwest were people don't say what they mean, I hate it." Nicely put.

The Answer and Edgar at Key 4/1/7

Nobody told me that my Metro Pass was going to cost $72. That trip to the store to buy Jim Beam BBQ sauce got damn expensive. Bleeding four bucks a day to get to and from work was getting tiresome but shitt! Don't worry I swipped my pass like a vet to board the bus to Seattle Center for tip-off. To the beautiful knit hatted girl reading the sheet music on the driver's side it's too bad you didn't move those calves with me to the game. I might of ditched my mother to take you. So Mom would have to do and we both want to know why the hell the west side ticket office was closed. That screwed up my smooth entrance, walking all the way around the arena. I had called Justin, my 206-283-DUNK hookup earlier in the day for a meet and greet before the game and had gotten REI. A chunk of ice rode in my stomach on the bus with me thinking I had been scammed in about one of the most impressive ways possible. However not the case I got an envelope at Will Call with a pair of tickets for A.I. and 3 others for the remaining games. Their was at least 150 people in line to buy tickets and a lot of scalpers trying to pick up anybody's loosies.
The most eventful part of pre-game was seeing that the Key had upgraded the food. I put the Jim Beam BBQ sauce to good use cooking dinner before hand thinking I could only get a pretzel and soda at the game. Grabbing a spot on the concourse wall and checking out the menu nearly cost me my AF1s.. A soda stain kept my sole to the ground as I picked my foot entirely out of my shoe, dude next to me saw it and I said, 'This is why the city doesn't want this team'. It was a lot funnier then but now you know the floor was dirty, bitch.

1ST QUARTER
A.I. missed some free throws maybe 3, the next time out I felt compelled to yell, "I came to see Allen Iverson, I came to see Allen Iverson". Remember were at a Pro game and you can hear a fan courtside yelling from the nosebleeds.

2ND QUARTER
Realizing I only had a few more minutes before half time and the basket while Melo was shooting free throws I yelled what anyone with on iota of knowledge was thinking, "Fights like a girl!".

3RD QUARTER (OR SO)
Edgar Martinez hits balled up tee shirt straight, line drive straight into the stands lofted by Bigfoot. My man looked like he was going to be DH for Opening Day against the A's AKA the Mariner's pimp for the year 2007.

4th QUARTER
Denver had the Answer and Ray Allen watched from god knows where.. Iverson scored 8 consecutive points to keep the push for the real season alive. The most skilled scorer in the history of Philadelphia basketball made sure I got my money's worth, wait the tickets were free baby!

I am still playing catch up but this is what the Sonics are hoping to contain in less than 24 hrs.


STILL TO COME.. A LATE ENTRY FROM OPENING DAY AT SAFECO!