Congratulations to Joakim Noah

On the 2013-2014 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award and for taking this awesome family photo with his trophy.

Haven't had time to google search exactly who each of these curly-haired and/or blond family members are, but looks like a really harmonious group we've got here.  I'm also really digging the smug-blonde little man holdin up Joakim's trophy and throwing up the thumbs up at the same time.

Video: Jimmy Butler Dancing to Taylor Swift

Not sure why this song is so popular with NBA guys, but this marks the second time that you see an NBA player grooving to some "22" by Taylor Swift while basically shirtless.  I mean the coincidence of this occurring is pretty alarming to me because for one, I never considered "22" to be one of Swift's better songs, and also because the stereotype of NBA players being all about the hip hop music is now overwritten by the image of Swift's voice playing in the background while Jimmy B snaps his fingers and twirls his forearms.

*for audio, go to the top right of the video and click the "speaker".

Video: Mike Dunleavy Banks in A Game-Winning Three Against the Bucks

A glance at Dunleavy's stats this season as a Bull versus his averages last season as a Buck.

"He's exactly the same freaking player", you might say.

Indeed.  Even down to the amount of fouls he commits per game.  Really consistent that MDJR.

"So What" - says the Bucks fan

Well tonight his 40% percentage from three was good enough for this last minute straightaway banker which gave his new team, the Bulls, the win.



Crowd goin' nuts when this shot goes down was the most surprising thing.  I know Dunleavy suited up for the Bucks for a couple seasons, but you coudn't even tell that the home team had just lost the lead from the way you heard the crowd respond to that shot.

Hope you caught the Bucks color commentator absolutely hating on the shot as soon as it went through the hoop.  Also, Taj Gibson hopping up and down with his neck around Dunleavy was very Nate Robinson-esque.

Video: Someone is Not Pleased With Carlos Boozer's Bank Shot

These ESPN microphones are getting so good that I'm almost convinced I can distinguish whose voice that is.  In fact, I replayed the clip over 15 times just to do further analysis.

 I wouldn't bet on this one, but I think I got this one you guys.  I'm almost positive that is the same voice of someone asking Rasheed Wallace if he wants to get in the game.

Video: Joakim Noah Used To Be Called "Baby Lungs"

For context, this is portion of this week's episode of 'Inside Stuff' that was cut out about how Noah does unconventional water workouts to help him get through the grind of the NBA season.  Personally, I think this is gold and the producers should have included this in the episode because I'd love to know what other nicknames the Bulls veterans gave to their younger colleagues.  I imagine Brad Miller calling Taj Gibson 'putback champ' or maybe Derrick Rose "Dead Serious".

Highlight: Best Commentary On A Taj Gibson Dunk Ever

"taj gibson (your name here) just friend-requested him", should be the new 'got-em' quote to use on the courts. 

Me and My Baby Boy Contest: Rose vs Battier

Congrats to Derrick Rose and his newborn, PJ.

When Rose hopefully returns in March (3/27) or April (4/14) to play the Heat, I really hope Battier scolds him for opting for skins when he could have wore matching tuxedo shirts like Shane and baby Zeke.  

First, the standard-bearer for nba daddy & infant picture, and then DRose and his son.