I'm down w/The Mentalist
Simon Baker has that J.R. Smith swag
Watch the first episode and go from there. Seriously, I was shocked at how different life 50 years ago was compared to today. I suppose I had a naive view of the 60's as being America at it's greatest, but the show does a great job of portraying the American 1960's for what it really was.Originally Posted by toine2983
@ how this thread got derailed.
With that said, someone care to school me on Mad Men? I've heard good things about it but the premise seemsto me.
I need a new fix since Lost ended.
That zombie series coming out in October sounds
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Josh Howard, close to inking a new one-year deal, is making his way back from a knee injury.
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[/h1][h1]Howard excited about new day for career, Wizards[/h1]
Posted Jul 30 2010 6:01PM
DALLAS -- TheHeat called and Josh Howard listened. So did the Celtics, Bulls, Spurs,Cavaliers, Kings and Clippers. A lot of teams were interested in theformer All-Star.
They just weren't interested in spending a lot of money.
Mostwere offering the veteran's minimum for one year, about $1.3 million.Howard wasn't insulted, which says something since he's carried a chipon his shoulder throughout his career. Coming off a knee injury, Howardunderstood the market just wasn't there despite the numbers he's put upthroughout a seven-year career.
"We expected that," Howard saidduring a break from the basketball camp he continues to sponsor forkids in Dallas. "It's what you expect. It's a business.
"I keptmy options open, but I always stayed loyal to Washington. They gave methe opportunity to get out of Dallas and actually play free, which Itook and I appreciate them for that. I had to stay loyal to them. Theywanted me to play ball for them and I feel that's probably the bestplace for me to be at."
Howard, 30, agreed to return to theWizard for one year and $3 million. Incentives can push it to $4million. The contract hasn't been signed yet, but he doesn't expect anysnags as the deal gets finalized. Washington gets Howard back at adiscounted rate after declining to exercise his option for this seasonat $11.8 million.
The Wizards were never expected to pick up theoption after acquiring Howard in a seven-player deal on Feb. 13.Howard's bargaining power for this summer took a big hit when he tore aligament in his left knee only nine days later, ending his season afterplaying just four games for Washington.
Heading into free agencywith health concerns was tough enough. It didn't help that Howard'sreputation had also taken several hits during his last few years inDallas.
"My injury came at an unfortunate time, but I did enoughto let people know that I still have game," he said. "I'm still goingto be out there working hard and playing hard to get back out there forWashington."
It's a new day in Washington. Buoyed by the arrivalof No. 1 pick John Wall, Wizards fans have reason to feel optimisticafter a season torpedoed by Gilbert Arenas. Howard said the feeling inWashington reminds him of his early days in Dallas when the Maverickswere establishing themselves as a perennial playoff contender.
"Thefeeling we have there and the moves we've made kind of reminds me of myfirst three years in Dallas when we made a big run," he said. "We hadyoung energy, the city was buzzing and it feels just like that in D.C.All I can do is expect great things."
Howard added that Arenas is back on board ready to make amends.
"Gilhas also been through a lot, and being able to see him in thesummertime and see his work ethic, I know he's coming to play," Howardsaid. "Chip on his shoulder or not, I know the man is coming to play. Iknow I have a chip on my shoulder, too. Two guys like that on the courtare going to be hard to stop."
It wasn't that long ago thatHoward was once one of the league's more versatile small forwards. Heaveraged at least 18 points for three straight seasons up to 2008-09.He was always considered Dallas' top perimeter defender.
Lastseason was a mess. Not only was Howard slowed by injuries to his wristand ankle to start the season, his relationship with Mavericks coachRick Carlisle never clicked.
"I had a great career here," Howardsaid. "I did a lot of things for the city of Dallas and my team. Iloved it here. It wasn't a job to me. It was something that I wanted todo. I still have love for Dallas. That's what brings a smile to my face.
"No matter what was said about me, people never knew me."
Askedif he felt appreciated by the Mavericks front office, Howard replied:"They should answer that one, but I don't think so. I definitely don'tthink so. It they did, I would still be here."
Howard didn't dohimself any favors with off-court behaviors that undercut the goodwillhe built up in Dallas, where he continues to live in the offseason.From his admission to marijuana use in the offseason to comments aboutthe national anthem to throwing a party during the playoffs, much ofthe damage to Howard's reputation was self-inflicted.
But he'salso not the first NBA player with baggage. Right or wrong, talenterases the stigma of most sins, and Howard believes he's closer tobeing the player that was an All-Star in 2007 than some has-been. Theknee injury, he said, is just a hiccup.
"It gave me a new reasonto get better," he said. "I actually feel a whole lot better. Gettingback in gym has been great. I'm going to be in great shape when my turncomes. I'm looking forward to playing and being the Josh Howard thateverybody knows."
Josh Howard was tempted to take his talents toSouth Beach, joining fellow 2003 first-rounders LeBron James, DwyaneWade and Chris Bosh. Several other situations -- Boston, Chicago, SanAntonio -- also made sense from a standpoint of competing for a titlenext season.
Reestablishing his career and getting a chance toplay significant minutes, plus a bigger payday, made Washington theonly choice in the end. Howard expects to start the season slowly, ashe builds up strength and stamina in his knee. Rehab is going well, hesaid, with another checkup scheduled for this weekend in New York.
Howardsaid he's been told by Wizards coach Flip Saunders that the opportunityto start is there once he's ready. Even if Howard does get it all backon track, there are no guarantees next summer will be any different.The lockout obviously looms and Howard will be 31.
Still, he believes a multi-year contract is out there, whether it's Washington or somewhere else.
"HopefullyI'll have a big season and have my options open again, and still stayloyal to Washington," Howard said. "That's my plan. I'm going to bearound in this league for a long time. I still love the game. I don'tsee myself quitting. I don't see any reason for me to quit."
Josh Howard talks about return to Wizards, life with/without Mavericks. Cliffnotes below? I don't know what cliffnotes are,
Originally Posted by JPZx
Anybody ever watch the ESPN show TILT back in 2005? I know Paul Is On Tilt did.
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