Dallas Sports, I love you but you’re bringing me down

In the last few days I’ve had multiple people ask me what was wrong, there seems to be a an air of gloom hanging over me that people are catching that I seem to be completely ignoring. And, while I try to deny it there’s a smidge of truth to their questions, there obviously has been spotty work done on this site in the last bit of this year, and although I try to chalk it up to my work done during the election season the fact of the matter is I may be suffering from sports exhaustion. [Read more]

The King’s Court Presidential Endorsements

We here at The King’s Court believe strongly in exercising your right to vote. But before you cast that ballot to decide the next president of this great country, take a gander at our picks of the best candidates for president. John McCain and Sarah Palin aren’t the only self-proclaimed mavericks running this year!

“I have loads of heart. I’m willing to do the dirty work. I have immense foreign policy experience. Most importantly, my initials stand for maverick. Vote J.J. Barea in ‘08!”

“I have the guts and the wherewithal to battle with the big, bad boys leading our various enemies. And don’t forget my maverick tendencies. Vote Brandon Bass in ‘08!”

“I definitely need a pay-cut because I don’t deserve this huge salary. I have no problem delegating duties to more qualified personnel. The last two letters of my first name are also the last two letters of my governing style…maverick. Vote Erick Dampier in ‘08!”

“Though my experience is limited to on-the-job training, I’m so mavericky that I didn’t have to attend college. Vote DeSagana Diop in ‘08!”

“I’m a valuable piece to any puzzle. I’ve got tons of experience on teams led by more talented personnel, so I’ve had a good opportunity to learn the ropes. I’m never afraid to utilize my veto power, which is why I’ll always be a maverick. Vote Devean George in ‘08!”

“While I’ve struggled to live up to expectations in my professional career, running with me has always provided excitement. Vote maverick. Vote Gerald Green in ‘08!”

“I smoke marijuana. I throw parties when my coach says not to. I get arrested for speeding when I’m in town to run my youth basketball camp. I hate the national anthem. But I can’t support Senator Obama, because I’m a maverick. Vote Josh Howard in ‘08!”

“I’m full of experience. I don’t do things at full speed anymore, so you know I’m taking as much time as possible to make quality decisions. I’ve only been in trouble with the law a few times, and my ex running mate is pretty hot. Did I mention I’m maverick? Vote Jason Kidd in ‘08!”

“While I’m not American, I suggest you buck the trend and elect me. I’m a maverick for goodness sakes. And I’m always ready for a nice cool dunk! Vote Dirk Nowitzki in ‘08!”

“I only have two years of major experience, but gee golly I’m a maverick. Vote James Singleton in ‘08!”

“My experience speaks for itself. I have no problem adapting to various situations. I have no problem deferring to those more qualified to carry out certain actions. Plus, I’m a maverick. Vote Jerry Stackhouse in ‘08!”

“Just like that other “maverick”, I’ve spent significant time in Arizona. But unlike him, I’m my own private jet. Vote Jason Terry in ‘08!”

“I have very little experience, I’m black and I’m a maverick. Vote Shawne Williams in ‘08!”

“I went to Texas A&M, so you know I value what agricultural advances can do for our country. But what’s even more important is the fact that I’m a maverick. Vote Antoine Wright in ‘08!”

Be wary of youtube: Tony Parker rap videos a quick review

Athletes and music go together like, uhm well they don’t really go together, fans of sports stars are always forced to hear about their favorite players ill advised forays into the sonic world, from Bronson Arroyo’s cover album of mid 90’s alt rock radio jams, to Bernie Williams putting out a Latin jazz album we the fan have suffered. Yet nothing put out by out of touch baseball players could come close to the travesty that is basketball players rapping. Yes from K.O.B.E. to Jewelz and back around to Shaq-Fu basketball players have been torturing us with not so witty lyrics like we’re a collective group of Iranian business men who stumbled into the 9/11 memorial celebration. But my friends nothing is quite as bad as a certain French point guards forays into French Dance Rap. I now give you Tony Parker rapping. [Read more]