It's no secret that Reggie Miller enjoys the ladies, but apparently he's been enjoying the married ones just a bit too much. A certain someone decided to send Reggie a message via an aerial advertiser, and all of Southern California was able to see it. Via the Daily Mail....

A famous basketball legend has been given a very public dressing down.

A banner warning ex-NBA star Reggie Miller off married women was flown over several southern California beaches this weekend.

It is not known who forked out for this expensive warning but it comes after Miller allegedly pursued his neighbour Ali Kay - who is engaged to designer Diane von Furstenburg's son Alex.

According to a restraining order, that was never filed, Miller, who played for the Indiana Pacers, met Ms Kay at a party in July last year.

In March of this year he then bumped into her at a grocery store, then waited outside for an hour until she left, before following her up a motorway.
Former NBA basketball player Reggie Miller

He also allegedly harassed her by phone, including sending her 53 text messages over the course of less than four hours.

Well then. I've seen some things in my time, but that might just take the cake. Reggie is usually seen combing the beaches of SC, so maybe the point got across. Just crazy.

Pictured: The moment a basketball star was told plane and simple to keep his hands to himself (Daily Mail)

We all know that Charles Barkley is far from sane, and he even plays by a different set of rules, but this video might finally illustrate just how crazy he really is. After the Magic knocked out the Cavs on Saturday night, Charles not only called Kenny "numbnuts", but he called his producer a "pussy"....

The reaction from EJ is priceless, and I think Reggie asked the question we all want the answer to. Seriously, what is wrong with you Charles?

Charles Barley Let's Cat Get His Tongue (You Been Blinded)

Mike Polk is a bit of an Internet star, after creating a video he calls the "Hastily Made Cleveland Tourism Video", and TNT actually tabbed him to make one for the Inside the NBA crew. Here is just about the funniest thing you've seen in quite some time....

Now that is entertainment! I think he could have done better on Chuck, but the Kenny part and the "Closer" ending, were both hilarious. Good stuff, but TNT....was it really necessary to bleep out "douchebag"?

'Hastily Made Cleveland Tourism' Video Creator Takes a Moment to Burn TNT (The Sporting Blog)

I made the mistake of "Billy Packering" the Magic after a terrible first quarter, but it was for a good cause. Lebron finally figured out that he needed to drive to the basket, and in his deciding to do so, opened up the floor for his teammates. So much so, that he was a part of almost every basket for the Cavs in the 4th (A point or assist on 32 straight points is just ridiculous). Here are your highlights from the end of the game....

So that was pretty a pretty entertaining Game Five, but the Magic still have the upperhand and none of the pressure. On a side note, I loved that section of the vid where Reggie couldn't get a single person's name right in the crowd (Hi A-Rod!!!). Who is this Mario Rivaro you speak of? At least he wasn't the only person on TNT's crew who couldn't figure out exactly who Ben Roethlisberger was. Via Sparty and Friends....


TNT Knows Their Quarterbacks! (Sparty and Friends)

Ernie Johnson is one of the nicest, most genuine people you will ever meet. Not only that, but he subscribes to the tenet that this site has survived on over the past three years. If you can't make fun of yourself, who can you make fun of?

Well, Ernie did just that when looking back at old footage of himself in a makeshift dunk contest, and a clothing company has even brought back his famous shirt from that night. Here's the background....

Great story, and the shirt you see above is not only available now, but a portion of proceeds even go to The Lymphoma Research Foundation (the disease EJ began battling in 2003).

Elevator Ernie (Homage Clothing)
Phenomenal Swag: 'Elevator' Ernie Johnson t-shirt (Ball Don't Lie)

Ray Allen has hit what seems like fourteen buzzer beaters during these Playoffs, and Paul Pierce had an amazing game last night. However, it was Big Baby who the Celtics decided to take the last shot, and he didn't disappoint....

My favorite part is when he lightly shoves the Magic fan in the white t-shirt. Well that and of course the call by Marv Albert. Great play though, and with that win, you already know that the Celtics are taking this series over now.

I've been hard on Reggie Miller in the past, but unlike some of former player brethren, he has actually continually improved each year. He's even surpassed that un-listenable tag that I gave him two years ago, and can actually be pretty entertaining at time. Take for example this clip from last night's Rockets-Cavs game.

One of the fun things that Reggie does, is get extremely excited while throwing it to commercial after a good play. Here, Ron Artest makes a three to put Houston up fourteen points, and Reggie gets so amped and winded, that Marv actually has to ask if he's okay....

Whooooo! If he gets that pumped for a random three pointer, imagine what happens on a dunk. I wonder if Marv has a paper bag on hand for when the Playoffs get underway. Good lord.

I Have One Word For Reggie Miller "Decaf" (BSO)
Reggie Miller Needs To Stop Drinking Powerthrist (Ball Don't Lie)

Reggie Miller talked with CBS Sports recently, about Kobe Bryant being cheered in Madison Square Garden during his 61 point performance, and the former "Knick Killer" was less than impressed with Knick fans.

So, yes, Miller was watching Kobe Bryant's 61-point game against the Knicks Monday night. And yes, he was impressed. But he was also appalled that Knicks fans who used to torment him were chanting "MVP!" for Kobe. So appalled that he was texting his old nemesis throughout the game.

"I was texting Spike as the game was going on, saying how disappointed I was in the fans chanting "MVP!" for Kobe," Miller said Tuesday, speaking on a TNT pre-All-Star conference call. "I was like, 'How the mighty have fallen.'" Because I remember in times past, I never got cheered. I'm sure Jordan never got cheered. And now they are chanting "MVP!" for Kobe? And all (Lee) kept doing was texting back and going, 'Look, times have changed. The climate has changed.'

"I wish I would've gotten the red carpet treatment when I went to the Garden," Miller said. "That would've been nice."

There is no doubt that I feel bad for Knicks fans, but cheering for the enemy like that at home, is something that has always bothered me. Given that I'm a fan of all things DC Sports, I know this problem well. The only problem is that the cure for said problem is winning and just like most DC Sports teams not named the Capitals, that's not going to change any time soon. Unfortunately the same is true for one of the NBA's most storied franchises in the Knicks.

Reggie Miller: Shame on Knicks fans (CBS Sports)
Back in My Day, Knick Fans Didn’t Cheer for the Enemy (SLAM)

(P.S.- Yes, I know the phrase "jump the shark" has "jumped the shark". You will not be the first clever commenter to ever leave that on the site, so please give it a rest.)

So what did you miss while going to bed early last night? Just a ridiculous finish in the Portland-Houston game that included a three-point play by Yao to put the Rockets up one followed by a ridiculous Brandon Roy three to win it with .08 left on the clock. And that was just in overtime. Let's go to the videotape!

YES! God you gotta love Marv Albert, even though he was about 20 seconds slow on the Yao Ming foul call. I can't emphasize enough how fun the Blazers are to watch. I know I'm about the 100,000th person on the bandwagon, but I'm officially on checked in.

Brandon Roy Will Not Be Denied (Fanhouse)

After the success of the NHL's foray into games without roofs, the NBA's attempt didn't exactly go as planned on Saturday night. You'd have thought that holding the game in California would quell all worries about inclement weather, but high winds and low temperatures caused a ton of problems for the Nuggets and Suns. Here are a quotes from the players involved and the announcers on TNT calling the game....

Barkley on the idea of outdoor games:

Barkley: “I suggested it last year. They were trying to figure out ways to spice up the All-Star Game. I had just watched a hockey game outdoors. The All-Star Game should be an exhibition. Doing it outside, I think, would be fantastic.”

George Karl on the conditions:

Karl: "The players said they couldn't sweat, the ball was slippery and the wind, I think, was a factor in the poor shooting and the poor free throw shooting. But I'm glad we did it. It's an experience. We might want to start the game at 5 o'clock maybe instead of 7."

Charles Barkley and Marv Albert on Nene:

Barkley: "First of all we have to start calling him Nene Hilario because he hasn;t done enough in the NBA to go by one name. Come on now, no disrespect, but he has not done enough to go by one name."
Albert: "He did make the (name) change legally."
Barkley: "I know but that doesn't mean anything, Marv. I suppose you think we should call (Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver) Chad Johnson (by his nickname) Ocho Cinco."
Albert: "No, that's a different story."

Steve Nash on the Conditions Outside:
Nash: "It was hard. You shoot the ball and then it starts slicing right."

Barkley and Reggie Miller on the Best Point Guards in the NBA:

Barkley: "Chris Paul and Deron Williams are the two best point guards in the NBA right now. I love (Suns point guard) Steve Nash but this is Chris Paul's and Deron Williams' league right now. I always say that Chris Paul is driving and Deron Williams is in the backseat."
Miller: "Where's Steve Nash?"
Barkley: "He's in the trunk."

Suns Coach Terry Porter on the Temperature:

Porter: "We need to get those benches heated like they have in football where you have hot seats."

Reggie Miller during a shootaround before the game:

Miller: “This will always be here, and this will be always here.” [Miller pointing to his right hand and then to Barkley's gut]

Even though none of the players seemed to have good games, these outdoor games are something that need to be featured more often in the warm weather cities. It's rare that new ideas work out in Sports, because just about everything has been tried up to this point. Maybe the event planners need to have an arena as backup nearby in case the weather gets bad like it did Saturday night, but I still think the possibilities with outdoor games are endless and ultimately a lot of fun for the fans.

Charles Barkley a fan of outdoor games (The Desert Sun)
Outdoor game sees shooting, temperature drop (NBA.com)

Set your DVRs now people. TNT announced today that they plan on televising the outdoor, preseason matchup, between the Phoenix Suns and the Denver Nuggets this Saturday. That's awesome in its own right, but they're even sending Marv Albert, Reggie Miller and Charles Barkley to announce the game. Via Turner Sports....

TNT, home of exclusive Thursday night NBA doubleheaders throughout the regular season, announced today that NBA legends Charles Barkley and Reggie Miller, alongside veteran play-by-play announcer Marv Albert, will serve as game-side announcers for the “AutoTrader.com Open” outdoor preseason game on Sat., Oct. 11 featuring the Phoenix Suns vs. the Denver Nuggets from the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, CA. The landmark game, the first ever outdoor NBA match-up to be played in the U.S., will be televised exclusively on TNT and marks the first time that the three basketball icons have been teamed together for a national broadcast.

TNT’s coverage begins at 10 p.m. ET with a pregame show hosted by TNT NBA Insider David Aldridge along with Barkley and Miller. Game coverage follows the tip-off show which will be called by Barkley, Miller and Albert, with reporting by TNT’s Cheryl Miller. Aldridge, Barkley and Miller will also appear on the game halftime show.

I don't know if you remember two years ago when we spent time with Marv and the Chuckster, but you really need to drop everything that you're doing, and watch this game. Sure the game is the first outdoor NBA game ever (and on a Saturday night), but that's just the tip of the iceberg. Barkley will make fun of Reggie the entire game, Marv will be left to pick up the pieces, and hilarity will ensue. The first time even spawned the infamous "Barkley-Bavetta" All-Star Game Race!

Actually I have a better idea. Record the game, go out on Saturday night, and then watch it when you get home. Trust me.

A Review and The Rest of the Charles Barkley Quotes (Awful Announcing)

Add San Antonio to the list of cities that have a gripe with Charles Barkley. Following the Spurs blowout of the Lakers in Game Three, Chuck had this to say about the city....

I love when they go so far off the beaten path that even EJ can't transition out of the mess they've (usually just Chuck) has created. They're just too much fun, and hopefully the fans in San Antonio have something for Barkley tonight.

Also, seriously Chuck....that suit has to be sent back to the 80s.

Charles Barkley calls San Antonio 'fat' (Odenized)

Caught this after the Lakers win tonight and it had me rolling on the floor. Watch the reaction that Kenny Smith gives Chuck as Barkley calls Chauncey Billups the Pistions' Spiritual Leader and then the return comments from Barkley.....

Wow....that's the understatement of all understatements. Like I always say, if you can't laugh at yourself...who can you laugh at? Look I know gambling addiction is very serious, but a little laughter never hurt anyone. I'm glad Chuck can laugh about this and hopefully he's paid that debt by now.

Reggie Miller was on the Dan Patrick Show today discussing a bunch of different stuff but mainly the photos that surfaced on the Internet of him last week and his outfit choices.....

I love the fact that Reggie doesn't care. He shouldn't. Also, great pull by Dan Patrick with the Kadeem Hardison line.

"Will you stop yapping and let the man pour vodka into this girl's mouth!?"

(Via DanPatrick.com)

Hopefully everyone won't freak out in response to these the way that they did to the Matt Leinart photos, but I'm posting them anyway. Don Chavez has come across a set of photos of Reggie Miller dining with what seems to be a bevy of attractive females (debatable) and in one shot pouring grey goose into to the mouth of one of the ladies. Enjoy!


We obviously have no idea when these were taken, but from the original post it seems like they were shot recently. In which case Reggie as a divorced man is just having some good old fashioned fun. As a connoisseur of the clear liquor let me just say that while I normally get the ladies pour the vodka into my gullet....this looks equally as fun. DJ would be proud of your skills Reggie.

Let's throw in another one just for the fun of it.....


Reggie Miller Likes To Party (Don Chavez)
Reggie Miller Is Better at Pouring Liquor in Ladies' Mouths Than He Is at Announcing (Fanhouse)

I was almost ready to call this an MJ moment, but remembered that MJ's game (another famous Marv Albert call) was in the Finals. But in all seriousness Kobe was out of his mind in Game 2 and Marv and Reggie were there for the star to gesture at in the waning moments. Well them and JR Smith.....

It looked like Kobe was trying to play the middle school game where you put a circle out and if someone looks you get to hit them in the arm. I don't know how that turned into a "holstering his gun", but whatever works.

49 points is amazing, but to add 10 assists is just madness. The boy is bad.

So Craig Sager was trying to pass along the story of Nuggets' Coach George Karl making a video with Game One mistakes spliced with some other highlights. He referred to someone by the name of Kimbo Coles and streetfighting, and it left Marv Albert and Reggie Miller very confused. Craig came back on to clarify, but Marv was still lost.....

I'm so confused right now. Damn you Craig Sager.....now it's not just your loud ass suits but your anecdotes as well!!! Why in the hell would you be thinking about Bimbo Coles in the first damn place? While Vernell was a great player he played for neither the Nuggets or the Lakers in his career.

Also, I'm also pretty sure if I had to choose between Bimbo or Kimbo after me I'd choose Coles. Call me crazy.

I don't know what it is about certain analysts that make them completely botch common phrases but Reggie Miller is definitely one of them. In this instance he's talking about how Lebron James is comparable to a fullback when he completely loses his grasp on the terminology.....

Since I came in right during the middle of the quote let's go to Brave Sir Robin for the full edition.....

“Lebron is like a full-back. With with a full steam of head you're not going to be able to grab him.”- Reggie Miller

Now that's just dirty. Add to that these following quotes and I think we've got ourselves a Reggie Miller open thread.....

“Gilbert he kinda likes this he wants the fans to be on him. I was that kind of player.”- RM
“I was going to point that out.”- MA

“Across the front head.” (As opposed to the other head on the back?)

“I think Caron Butler did a really good job giving the ball up way too early there.”

“You’ve got to keep the man on your back, go up, and reserve the rebound.”

"How does the Cleveland Cavaliers score?" (Do?)

"There's no asembalance of offense."

"Get into the lane. Wide open Ben Wallace finds an even wider open Wally Szczerbiak." (Via Anon)

And just like that it's 2-0......

So we're almost to the point of the year when I don't seem to get any sleep. That's what happens when you have West Coast NBA Playoff games ending at 3 in the g'damn morning, but what are you going to do? TNT is the main cause of my insomnia as the try to completely overload us with Basketball by providing a slate of 40 games in 40 nights.

They also get the Western Conference Finals this year which should be fun as long as the Spurs aren't involved (we all know they will be though). Here are your pairings for the opening rounds....

Marv Albert and Reggie Miller
Kevin Harlan and Doug Collins
Dick Stockton and Mike Fratello
Matt Devlin and ____________

Studio Team: Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Magic Johnson
Sideline Reporters: Craig Sager, David Aldridge, Cheryl Miller, Pam Oliver, Marty Snider, Dei Lynam, Stacy Paetz and Stephanie Ready
Other Contributors: John Thompson

All of that looks very similar to last year, but there's one very interesting twist. Reggie Miller isn't calling the Western Conference Finals and will be relegated to the Studio Team as Doug "I Coached Michael Jordan" Collins gets the nod. I have no idea why he's getting benched, or why you wouldn't just put Collins and Albert together in the first place, but I guess it's a good thing he's not on the call.

Actually I take that back. I'd rather have Reggie than Doug "I played in the Olympics and interrupt my lead more than Jay Bilas" Collins (he's got many nicknames). Oh and look for actor Terrance Howard on the commercials this year as well. Anyone but David Blaine is good at this point.

You could tell this was going to be a good clip from the start when Dirk's mic wasn't working too well, but the fun kicks in at around 4:10....

"BUCKET! What?"

Look out Reggie....I think you've got some competition.

Dirk Nowitzki Is a Hysterical Play-By-Play Announcer -- Heads Up Reggie (Fanhouse)