The Proud Franchise

David Lee NBA 2K11 Commercial

I know. I know. David Lee is not a Knicker anymore. I's just glad to see the boy shine... elsewhere, of course.

I Dream of Rubio

The Don is at it again.

There are reports from a certain New York publication that Donnie Walsh still has his eyes on a certain 19 year old from Spain. No, the pedophilia laws in Spain are not more lenient for older, upper class Caucasian males. Walsh is still looking for ways to acquire Ricky Rubio, the Spanish prodigy originally drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves.  

2010 NBA All-Star Starters Cause Uproar

 

TNT unveiled the 2010 NBA All-Star starting rotation this past Thursday. You can see the 10 finalists above.

Many are clamoring over Allen Iverson making the All-Star game as a starter and how he doesn't deserve to make it. We at The Proud Franchise are not upset over AI's inclusion in the mid-season classic. Iverson helped usher Hip Hop sensibilities into the NBA landscape. In terms of press, he has become one of the league's more under-appreciated players because of it. Also, let's be real. Only good things can come of AI in an exhibition game. No, we are not mad at that.

Stephon Marbury: China's Finest

Stephon Marbury's retirement from basketball has come to an end, Proud Ones. Huzzah!

The former NBA All-Star has signed with the Shanxi Zhongyu Brave Dragons of the Chinese Basketball Association. According to Yahoo! Sports, Marbury will earn a reported monthly salary of $25,000--a stark contrast from the $21 million he earned last season in the NBA.

Marbury's sacrifice in salary may not be just another weed-induced lapse in judgment. He expects to market his Starbury line of shoes and apparel to China's... umm... ginormous population.

Knicks 104, Raptors 112 + Knicks 90, Pistons 94

Can you tell the difference between the two nightmarish New York Knicks losses this weekend?

There's "respectable final score" L number one...

...and, there's number two. Hark! 'Twas a shitty weekend, indeed.

I love Eli Zaret's suit. He looks like he'd just come in from a long day at the track. Also, the Detroit Pistons haven't changed their graphics since Rodney Stuckey was Joe Dumars.

[Blogger's Note: Blasphemy, I know.]

Al Harrington Has Made It... For Us!

Stephon Marbury ain't the only Knickerbocker with some cheap-ass shoes.

Al Harrington doubles up with $34.99 Protege jumpoffs... Exclusively at KMart, chillens.

Krypto-NATE!

The Proud Ones would like to congratulate our favorite Lilliputian on his second All-Star Slam Dunk victory.

That's right, Nate Robinson. Superman that ho.

Alonzo Mourning & Dwyane Wade Gatorade G2 Life Commercials

I know this one's old, but it just won't go the fuck away.

I tell you what, if Zo keep fuckin around with that Grape Kool-Aid he's gonna lose an inexcusable third kidney.

Look at him as he unwaveringly pushes the white man's poison on our people. *shaking head*

Braylon Edwards Misses LeBron's Love

(You see Braylon here? He's trying to teabag LeBron too.)

By Gregg Popabitch

Yesterday afternoon, Braylon Edwards drove a dagger into the spinal cord of one, Lebron James. Braylon dropped bombs on Lebron much like he dropped 3 passes against the Dallas Cowboys this past Sunday.

Let's take a look at the comments, shall we?

Allan Houston Can't Stay Away, Would "Love to Help" Knicks in Upcoming Season

By Ronaldo Horacio Mexico, Dissociated Press Writer

NEW YORK - Now an entire season removed from the crippling effect of Allan Houston's league-maximum $100 million, 6-year contract, the New York Knicks may elect to make room for yet another guard on their 20-man preseason roster.

"Crippling"--such an interesting choice of words.

Stephon Marbury is the NBA's Answer to Mike Tyson

Il Gallo wasn't the only special foreign body making an American television debut yesterday at Vegas Summer League.

Stephon Marbury's new facial tattoo made its first appearance as well.

Chandler, Cockface Shine in Vegas Summer League Opener

By Ronaldo Horacio Mexico, Dissociated Press Writer

LAS VEGAS - First round selection Danilo "Il Gallo" Gallinari sidestepped a Darko-like first quarter to post an impressive debut as the New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers and extended their Vegas Summer League-leading win streak to 6 games.

Last season's Vegas Summer League MVP, Nate Robinson, was not in attendance due to nagging baby mama issues.

[Editor's Note: Vegas Summer League win-streak and championship defense are the only positive news stories surrounding Knick Universe at the moment.]

Magic Johnson KFC Commercial

I bet he blamed the chicken, too.

Kool-Aid Niggaball commercial

...and the niggas actually chant "Kool-Aid" at the end!

Chris W. Bosh's All-Star Appeal

Damn. The NBA got niggas sinkin to new lows for them, huh?

New York Knicks Acquire Britney Spears' Children

By Ronaldo H. Mexico, Dissociated Press Writer

NEW YORK - The New York Knicks have adressed their frontcourt concerns by acquiring Sean Preston, Jayden James and cash considerations from the Los Angeles Gigolos for Britney Spears, the remainder of her dignity and the maximum contracts of Penny Hardaway and Shandon Anderson.