I stopped in Springfield, Massachusetts on the way back from a wedding near Albany, NY. On a whim, I decided to visit the Basketball Hall of Fame -- which I had been to as a teen but could barely remember.
It's a moment of great anticipation. I have no idea what I'll see in this first display case at the Hall of Fame. A condom used by Wilt Chamberlain? The remnants of a cigar smoked by Red Auerbach? Instead, it's a basketball celebrating the 900th 3-pointer of Dale Ellis' career -- apparently purchased off eBay for $5.
I thought the Hall of Fame was scraping the bottom of the barrel when it featured Dale Ellis memorabilia, but then I viewed Emeka Okafor college relics and realized the Hall would stoop much lower.
Is this a sculpture of Bill Walton? Or a Tibetan artist's portrayal of the mythical yeti that Edmund Hillary searched for?
Kareem remembers this night vividly because James Worthy bought prostitutes for the whole team.
This display case has more personality than Tim Duncan.
No word on whether the Mailman was wearing these shoes when he impregnated a 13 year old. Most girls prefer for you to take off your shoes - and socks - when making whoopee.
Caption: John Chaney preparing to punch John Calipari in the face. And in case you can't remember where that joke is coming from, here's a refresher:
Caption: "I can't help but smile ... my suspension has been shortened!"
The scariest blanket in history ...
Before becoming an underwear, hot dog, and sports drink salesman, and well before his career as a failed NBA executive, Michael Jordan was actually a basketball star who wore really awesome sneakers.
I was ready to break the glass and steal this Denny Crum statue, but I couldn't deal with wearing an ankle bracelet again.
The Madam Tussauds version of Larry Bird, which has been running the Pacers for several years. A Madam Tussauds version of Clarence Thomas also sits on the Supreme Court. No one has been able to tell the difference.
Wise man say: You can always sell warmup jackets and shoes to pay off your gambling debts. Charles, stop being so generous! I hope you still have that 1993 MVP trophy ... it will come in handy when you lose 50k on horse races.
Jim Boeheim wore this tie and these glasses when Syracuse won the national title. He uses an orange cape when he flies, but that's currently on loan to the Smithsonian.
To be filed under, "Further evidence that we have not updated this exhibit in 22 years." Pearl Washington?!
Caption: Jim Boeheim sliding a check in Carmelo's back pocket; Carmelo signed an incentive laden, one year contract with Syracuse before joining the Denver Nuggets.
Speaking of Carmelo, here are his shoes. They have never made it to the second round of the playoffs.
Yes, Bob Lanier wore a size 22 shoe. You know what they say about men with big feet ... yes, they wear big shoes.
Goggles and shoe worn by Buck Williams of the Portland Trailblazers when he recorded his 11,000th career rebound on February 8, 1994. Purchased on eBay for $2.
It's a moment of great anticipation. I have no idea what I'll see in this first display case at the Hall of Fame. A condom used by Wilt Chamberlain? The remnants of a cigar smoked by Red Auerbach? Instead, it's a basketball celebrating the 900th 3-pointer of Dale Ellis' career -- apparently purchased off eBay for $5.
I thought the Hall of Fame was scraping the bottom of the barrel when it featured Dale Ellis memorabilia, but then I viewed Emeka Okafor college relics and realized the Hall would stoop much lower.
Is this a sculpture of Bill Walton? Or a Tibetan artist's portrayal of the mythical yeti that Edmund Hillary searched for?
Kareem remembers this night vividly because James Worthy bought prostitutes for the whole team.
This display case has more personality than Tim Duncan.
No word on whether the Mailman was wearing these shoes when he impregnated a 13 year old. Most girls prefer for you to take off your shoes - and socks - when making whoopee.
Caption: John Chaney preparing to punch John Calipari in the face. And in case you can't remember where that joke is coming from, here's a refresher:
Caption: "I can't help but smile ... my suspension has been shortened!"
The scariest blanket in history ...
Before becoming an underwear, hot dog, and sports drink salesman, and well before his career as a failed NBA executive, Michael Jordan was actually a basketball star who wore really awesome sneakers.
I was ready to break the glass and steal this Denny Crum statue, but I couldn't deal with wearing an ankle bracelet again.
The Madam Tussauds version of Larry Bird, which has been running the Pacers for several years. A Madam Tussauds version of Clarence Thomas also sits on the Supreme Court. No one has been able to tell the difference.
Wise man say: You can always sell warmup jackets and shoes to pay off your gambling debts. Charles, stop being so generous! I hope you still have that 1993 MVP trophy ... it will come in handy when you lose 50k on horse races.
Jim Boeheim wore this tie and these glasses when Syracuse won the national title. He uses an orange cape when he flies, but that's currently on loan to the Smithsonian.
To be filed under, "Further evidence that we have not updated this exhibit in 22 years." Pearl Washington?!
Caption: Jim Boeheim sliding a check in Carmelo's back pocket; Carmelo signed an incentive laden, one year contract with Syracuse before joining the Denver Nuggets.
Speaking of Carmelo, here are his shoes. They have never made it to the second round of the playoffs.
Yes, Bob Lanier wore a size 22 shoe. You know what they say about men with big feet ... yes, they wear big shoes.
Goggles and shoe worn by Buck Williams of the Portland Trailblazers when he recorded his 11,000th career rebound on February 8, 1994. Purchased on eBay for $2.
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