Zydrunas Ilgauskas vs Denver Nuggets

Up until this point, our only video featuring Big Z was hardly flattering.

So, to make amends for this misrepresentation of a truly talented big man, here's a gem of Ziggy giving it to the Nuggets.

Zydrunas Ilgauskas vs Denver Nuggets

(December 14, 2002)

 They waited a long time for this.

Scottie Pippen on Terry Dehere

Scottie Pippen on Terry Dehere

(December 2, 1995)

And that moment:

Jersey of the Week: Mad Max

Vernon Maxwell

(San Antonio Spurs, 1988-89)

GIF of the Week: Lloyd Daniels

There have been plenty of odd interviews throughout the history of the league, none better than Hedo's legendary "Ball" interview during his less than memorable stint in Toronto.

However, back in 1998, another Raptor, Lloyd Daniels, said everything that needed to be said before he even opened his mouth. Observe Lloyd loosening up as Rob Sinclair kicks off the interview. Thank you Rob for remaining professional throughout.

Lloyd Daniels with Rob Sinclair

(1998)

Lloyd played 6 games for the Raptors.

Pick & Roll

With the final result a foregone conclusion, we take a look back at the most controversial aspect of the Australian Boomers' FIBA 2014 World Championship campaign: Nasal Gate.

Joe Ingles and Adam Gibson

(September 8, 2014)

During each and every rendition of our great anthem, Joe "Lucky Lefty" Ingles actively sought out the nostrils of close friend and former Dragons teammate Adam Gibson.

Gibson, a willingly accomplice, displayed exceptional poise throughout each invasion of his cavities.

Of course, this country's athletes have a proud history of larrikanism (didn't Dawn Fraser blow up the Olympic Village?), yet we can't help but think what would've happened if a similar stunt was perpetrated by say, a member of USA Basketball (Ack that no one in their right mind would touch Boogie Cousins).

Whether FIBA elects to investigate these "cheeky and fun" shenanigans remains to be seen, but rest assured if this curious practice surfaces in Rio 2016, we'll be there to immortalize it in GIF form.

"Shenanigans"
(2001)

The 1981-82 New York Knicks Yearbook

Card of the Week: Patrick Ewing Skylights

Out of respect.

Upper Deck Patrick Ewing Skylights #471

Stadium Status

Melbourne, 2014

J.R. Smith: Roc-A-Fella Records Era

One of the best oops of '04-05 season was this no-look Baron Davis lob to a teenage J.R. Smith against the Raptors:

Baron Davis to J.R. Smith

(January 16, 2005)

The finish was exceptional. The Roc-A-Fella/Diamond Dallas Page celebration on the other hand was a little confusing, which is probably the same as saying it was quintessential Smith.

Now the closest Roc-A-Fella release to this game was Cam'ron's "Purple Haze". So as an accompaniment to this play and the subsequent gesture, we're just gonna let you enjoy this slice of mid-2000s brilliance.

(Thank you William Bell, Mavis Staples, Kanye West and Brian "All Day" Miller)

BONUS: Baron continued to throw ridiculous alley-oops even in the twilight of his playing career:

Baron Davis to DeAndre Jordan

(December 27, 2009)

Card of the Week: Upper Deck 1991-92 Promos #1 Michael Jordan

The first ever Upper Deck basketball card via The Johnny Kilroy Collective.

Michael Jordan

(Upper Deck 1991-92 Promos #1)

 

For completion, the print ad for their inaugural NBA series.