Category Archives: NBA

The Homeless Rockstar from Palo Alto

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Jesse Pantuosco

Forget Tebow Time … it’s Lin Time. Well maybe that doesn’t roll off the tongue quite as well as “Tebow Time.” We’ll work on it. Aside from the lack of alliteration, I think we can all agree that Jeremy Lin … Continue reading →

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Choke City, USA

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Jesse Pantuosco

Billy Cundiff, Kyle Williams and Lee Evans have one thing in common: they all need a hug. Sunday wasn’t kind to these NFL stars, who, in the words of Billy Madison “blew it” when their teams needed them most. Against … Continue reading →

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Just in Time for Christmas: The Sports Beagle’s 2011-2012 NBA Preview

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Jesse Pantuosco

Man, I love the holidays. You can’t beat a Christmas movie with Joe Pesci getting his head set on fire (personally, I think Gerry Bamman deserved an Oscar for his portrayal of Uncle Frank in Home Alone). This year Christmas … Continue reading →

Posted in NBA | Tagged Alex Rodriguez, Amare Stoudemire, Blake Griffin, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Roy, Carmelo Anthony, Chicago Cubs, Chris Paul, Christmas, Deron Williams, Derrick Rose, Dirk Nowitzki, Dwight Howard, Dwyane Wade, Gerry Bamman, Greg Oden, Home Alone, James Harden, Joe Pesci, John Elway, Kendrick Perkins, Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant, Lamar Odom, LaMarcus Aldridge, LeBron James, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Marc Gasol, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, Michael Jordan, Monta Ellis, NBA, NBA Finals, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Orlando Magic, Phil Jackson, Phil Mickelson, Portland Trail Blazers, Rajon Rondo, Ron Artest, Rudy Gay, Russell Westbrook, Shane Battier, Shaquille O'Neal, Super Bowl, Texas Longhorns, The Master's, Tony Allen, Udonis Haslem, Uncle Frank, Zach Randolph | Leave a comment

Lessons We Can Learn From a Dramatic Month in Sports

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Jesse Pantuosco

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Well, mostly the worst of times … or at least that’s what SportsCenter would have you believe. Their argument is pretty convincing too. Can you remember a month … Continue reading →

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The Summer of Jesse: My Adventures in The World of Sports

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Jesse Pantuosco

In 10 short days I’ll be beginning my final semester at Syracuse University. That means the Summer of Jesse is almost over. This summer was particularly memorable, especially from a sports point of view. See, growing up in Connecticut, I … Continue reading →

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Long Time No See

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Jesse Pantuosco

Entourage and Jersey Shore are back and so am I. Let’s cut to the chase and get this sports blog back up to speed. So here’s everything that’s happened since the last time I posted back in 1996. Ready, set, … Continue reading →

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Weird Times in the NBA

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Jesse Pantuosco

Things are getting weird in the world of sports. Like Lady Gaga weird. Maybe even Ziggy Stardust weird. Just look at it. The U.S. lost to Japan … in women’s soccer. The leading All-Star vote-getter for MLB was some bearded … Continue reading →

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Dirk to the Rescue: A Comeback For the Ages

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Jesse Pantuosco

When he talks, he sounds like Arnold Schwartzeneggar. One peek at his face and you think you’re looking at Shaggy from Scooby Doo. They call him Dirk but I have a better name for him after watching Game 4 between … Continue reading →

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One Night at the Boston Harbor Hotel

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Jesse Pantuosco

Before a game at Madison Square Garden in December, Paul Pierce was asked a question about the Knicks/Celtics rivalry. “It’s a rivalry?” the Celtics’ captain laughed. “Man y’all let me in on all the new stuff. I didn’t know we … Continue reading →

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The NBA Trade Deadline is a Strange Beast

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Jesse Pantuosco

Carmelo to the Knicks? Deron Williams going to New Jersey? In the famous words of Vince Lombardi, “What the hell’s going on out here?” I was trying to have myself a regular February and then this happens. The NBA has … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: NBA

The Homeless Rockstar from Palo Alto

Choke City, USA

Just in Time for Christmas: The Sports Beagle’s 2011-2012 NBA Preview

Lessons We Can Learn From a Dramatic Month in Sports

The Summer of Jesse: My Adventures in The World of Sports

Weird Times in the NBA

Dirk to the Rescue: A Comeback For the Ages

One Night at the Boston Harbor Hotel

The NBA Trade Deadline is a Strange Beast

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