The NBA Mistress

Let me introduce you to @ColbySpradlin, my NBA Fan of the week.

1. What is your FAVORITE and WORST moment as an NBA fan?

Favorite moment as an NBA fan: John Stockton’s “The Shot” over Charles Barkley to send the Utah Jazz to the Finals for the first time in franchise history.

Worst Moment: Jordan’s “Final Shot” or as Jazz fans call it “Jordan’s final foul” hitting the game winner in the NBA finals against the Jazz.

2. Who is “your” team and how long have you been a fan?

I am a born and bred Utah Jazz fan, my first Jazz game was with my dad at the old Salt Palace…..I was so young I was still in my carseat.

3. Which NBA player would you have a bromance with?

Kevin Love.

4. A team/player you secretly root for?

 If we are talking SECRETLY, then the Timberwolves, I think Kevin Love is amazing and Ricky Rubio is going to be huge for their future. I feel so bad for their fans having to deal with Khan because all T-wolves fans I know are cool as hell and they deserve better than what they have been given.

5. Life or Death: Team Kobe or Team Bron?

 I’m big on keeping the spirit of “Old School Superstars” in the league. Dedication,Loyalty,Grit and winning for your fans. The past few seasons have given me a lot of respect for Kobe. He has never ran away or wanted to. He has stuck it out with the Lakers until he became the man of the franchise and I respect that. I used to be a big LeBron fan until the decision. I guess I’ll always just be old school that way. To many amazing players in the league who would rather play WITH each other than AGAINST each other. Kobe is legit in that sense, he wants to beat you to prove that he is the best. Even though I hate Kobe more than any other person on the planet when he is in my city, I respect him tremendously as a superstar.

6. Team/Player you abhor?

Team I Abhor:The Heat, Player I Abhor: Carmelo Anthony

7. Which NBA era would you live in and why?

Well I consider myself pretty lucky growing up during the 90′s era of basketball. Stockton and Malone,Jordan,Charles Barkley,Miller the list goes on. I think watching players like Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russel as cliche as that is. Growing up a Jazz fan knowing only Jerry Sloan, fundamentals are a big part of our game and to go and watch those players create the fundamentals that set the standard for players today would be any fans dream.

A big thank you to Colby for participating. Be sure to follow @ColbySpradlin on twitter.

Until next time,

Mrs. NBA

It’s been a few weeks since I have done a fan spotlight, well here it is!!! Of course, I highlighted a New York Knicks fans this week. It has nothing to do with the Denver vs. New York game today. None, whatsoever.

1. What moment did the NBA sweep you off your feet?

When the Knicks won the NBA draft and selected Patrick Ewing with the first pick.

 2. Who is your team & how long?

I’ve been a New York Knicks fan for as long as I can remember. My dad raised my older brother and I to be Knicks fan.  I’m now doing that with my son.  I’m 43 yrs old.

3. Favorite moment as a fan?

Watching the Knicks make it to the NBA finals in 1999

4. Worst moment?

The 1997 fight with the Indiana Pacers that caused suspensions that made the Knicks to lose that playoff series. That Knicks team would of won it all that year. Close second is 6’11″ Charles Smith not being able to dunk against the Bulls. Softest player ever. 

5. Most hated player?

Michael Jordan. I get angry everytime I see him in some Haynes underwear commercial.

6. A team you secretly cheer for?

San Antonio Spurs.  They play strong defense that reminds me of a slightly watered down version of the great defensive teams of the Knicks in the 90′s.

7. You have to choose between being a Boston fan or a Miami fan, which do you choose?

A self inflicted bullet wound to the head.

Be sure to follow @cockyMF on twitter!!

Until next time,

Mrs. NBA

@Glenda_G_ is this week’s chosen recipient of the NBA FAN Spotlight.

1.  When did the NBA sweep you off your feet.

Answer: When I was 10yrs old, I use to watch the NBA with my Dad and my youngest Brother all the time, just the 3 of us! My Dad was a huge Bulls fan, and growing up watching Michael Jordan and how GREAT he was at what he do, he was just a huge inspiration, I knew then I would be a NBA Fan for Life.

2. Fav team & how long?

Answer: Boston Celtics is my favorite team, I’ve been a HUGE fan for over 13 years!

3. Best moment as a fan?

Answer: To witness (My Favorite basketball player Kevin Garnett)  Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen win their very 1st ring.

4. Worst moment?

Answer: The Celtics losing Game 7 against the Lakers in the 2010 NBA Finals, I cried tears, and I have never cried over sports before! and that was my first time., Lol

5. Name a  player you despise?

Answer:  Joakim Noah, He has openly said that he doesn’t like KG so that’s a no no in my book, Lol

6. Name a team you hate?

Answer: For me right now it has to be the Miami Heat.

7. Stranded on an island, name 3 players you want with you.

Answer:  1.   Obviously Kevin Garnett (My Favorite Basketball Player)
2.      Nate Robinson (He reminds me of a little Kevin Hart) Lol 
3.      Paul Pierce aka  “The TRUTH”

Thank you @Glenda_G_ for participating and be sure to follow her on twitter!!

Until next time,

Mrs. NBA

1. Where were you when you heard the NBA Lockout was over?

I just had finsihed DJing a party and I was on twitter and seen the news. I rushed home and turned in to NBA TV and ESPN.

2. What are you most looking forward to this season?

 I’m looking forward to the Bulls opening the season against the Lakers on Christmas Day.

3. Who is your team and how long have you been a fan?

My favorite team is the Bulls and it’s been that way since the early 90s.

4. Favorite moment as an NBA fan?

My best moment was the MJ flu game.  He put on a clinic that particular game.  I remember watching it in pure amazement.

5. Worst moment as an NBA fan?

Until next time

Mrs. NBA

I was able to snag the beautiful, knowledgeable and elusive @fullcourtpumps for my NBA Fan Spotlight this week.

1. When did you fall in love with the NBA?

I fell in love with the NBA when I was in about the 5th grade. That’s when I started playing basketball. Thinking I could beat the guys. I started playing organized basketball when I reached junior high and we received tickets to alot of the Magic games. I fell in love with the game ever since.

2. Who is your team? How long?

 I’m from Orlando and have been going to Orlando Magic games for as long as I can remember. Through thick and thin, a one man team to Championship contenders, I have rolled with the Magic.

3. Favorite moment as a fan.

My favorite moment as a fan was pretty recent actually. Beating Lebron and the Cavaliers in the ECF before taking on the Lakers in the finals. I got to be at the game where we eliminated Cleveland and Lebron walked off the court in shambles. This was also in the old arena, before Amway was built.

4 worst moment?

 Besides losing to the Lakers in the Finals in which we lost games we SHOULD have won, losing players such as Shaq and even TMac were pretty bad. Losing Dwight Howard this season is going to hurt my heart as a fan as well.

5. Any altercations after a game? Verbal?

When I lived in Atlanta, I made sure I went to every Magic game played at Phillips. Those fans talk nasty. I’ve actually gotten into a few arguments in that arena for rooting against the hawks. But that’s the stuff I live for!!!

6. Player you secretly love?

Javale McGee of the Wizards. He’s just so goofy. Boy the things I would…..nvm.

7. Stranded on a mountain top, name 3 players you wanna be stuck with? Past or present

.Stranded on top of a mountain I want to be stuck with Metta World Peace because he’d probably beat up whatever bear may attack us, Nate Robinson to keep me laughing, and either MJ or Magic, just because I know they have the capability to have one of their special copters come rescue us. They have THAT much money. No one would let Jordan or Magic go missing for too long! lol

Thank you @fullcourtpumps for your participation!!! Make sure you follow the lovely @fullcourtpumps!!! She has the Mrs. NBA stamp of approval.

Since the NBA came back I have been swamped with blogging and forgot my Fan Spotlights last weel!!!! EXCUSES EXCUSES!!!! This week I am dishing up a double header!!!

Each week I will be spotlighting a fan I deem worthy of NBA fandom. This week I have chosen @dandemon426

1. What moment did the NBA sweep you off of your feet?

1982. Was a huge Dr. J fan, so I was big on the 76ers in the early/mid 80′s. I vividly remember watching the ’82 Finals and being heartbroken with the Sixers loss to the Lakers. Was elated that they beat the Lakers in 1983.

2. What team do you rep and for how long?

 Hornets since they moved to New Orleans in 2002 but I must admit my loyalties have changed over the years: Sixers, MJ and the Bulls, and the Heat since 2005. Also had a brief thing for AI and the Sixers, CWebb and the Kings, and of course Jordan’s Wizards. Currently riding with LBJ, DWade and the Heat along with the Hornets.

3.Best moment as a fan?
 Game 6 of ’98 Finals…MJ’s last shot as a Bull. No need to say anything else but #GOAT!

4. Worst moment?
4. 2011 Finals choke by the Heat is second to game 5 of East semifinals in 1994 – Hugh Hollins bad call against Scottie Pippen cost Bulls that series and likely appearance in Finals against the Rockets. Honorable mention goes to Trailblazers choking against Lakers in 2000 West Finals and Kings not finishing off Lakers in 2002.

5. Player, past or present, that you despise?
  That Jordan wannabe but can/will never be Kobe Bryant. Even though he has matured to be more of a team player, I still can’t stand him.

6. C’mon, be honest, when was your last fight after an NBA game?

No post game altercations for me. Sorry to disappoint you! LOL! I got a half season package for the Hornets this year so I’ll work on that for you..

7. Stranded on a desert island, name 3 NBA players, past or present, you want with you?

 LBJ, DWade, and CP3! Hangin’ with those youngsters and the faces of the NBA would be sweet!

Thank you for your participation! Be sure to follow @dandemon426 on twitter.

Until next time,

Mrs. NBA

Each week I will be spotlighting a fan I deem worthy of NBA fandom. This week I have chosen @jerrywestcoast.

1. What moment did the NBA sweep you off of your feet?

Watching Magic start at center for injured Kareem http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Hyo1ugJ0IU

2. What team do you rep and for how long?

Favorite is and has been the Lakers since 1980.

3.Best moment as a fan?

My best moments were goin to the Laker parade after winning back to back championships in 88 & me screaming and running out the house when they won again after a 12 year drought in 2000.
4. Worst moment?

Worst moment for me was losing to the Detroit Pistons in the Finals 4 games to 1 w 4 future hall of famers in 2004.
5. Player, past or present, that you despise?

Danny Ainge leads the pack of despised players. Also did not like Reggie Miller, Danny Schayes, or Bill Laimbeer.
6. C’mon, be honest, when was your last fight after an NBA game?

No fights after a game, but almost during a game on a few occasions. Competitors hate getting schooled on the hardwood.
7. You are stranded on  desert island, name 3 players you want to be with?

Dominique, Dr. J, & Mike imagine the dunk contests we’d have lol

Be sure to follow @jerrywestcoast on twitter. He has Mrs.NBALockout’s stamp of approval

—MrsNBALockout

Each week I will be spotlighting one twitter follower whom I find to be an IMMENSE NBA Fan. This week the lucky mamacita is @beautifully_tee

1. When did the NBA sweep you off your feet?

I found comfort in the NBA when I was about 14 after suffering through anger management for the first time. By the time I had graduated from high school, I found that I was in my best mood and less angry when I watched basketball. It’s saved me from catching quite a few cases over the years and there’s no greater comfort than kicking back with a bottle of wine and a fruit bowl to watch some ball.

2. Team and how long?

I’m a Nuggets stan! I love my team, all the way from Atlanta (originally from MI) and everyone who knows me knows I love my babies!

3. Best moment as a fan.

Definitely getting to meet Dwight Howard and Arron Afflalo in the same day at a charity event in Atlanta this past summer!

4. Worst moment?

This damn lockout. There’s nothing worse than feeling like the NBA gave you a big fat “Fuck You” as a fan and continued to rejoice in greed. People are losing jobs. People like me have to find other ways to balance anger and stress, which I have yet to find. We invest a lot of time & money into the NBA and here we have a bunch of rich ass people arguing over ways to make MORE money while we work OT to buy tickets and gear. It’s sad.

5. Ever fought a fan at a game?

Nope, I’m usually fortunate enough to be seated around other Nuggets fans when I go to the games here in ATL. Shouting matches? Yes. Fights? Nah.

6. Player you would take a blade for?

lmao. No one. If they’re not my children or hubby, that’s a personal problem homie!

7. Stranded on an island….three players you want there?

Chauncey Billups because he’s my favorite and has been since I started watching basketball. Dwight Howard because I love his spirit. And definitely AAA…have you seen him?! I could admire his sexy ass forever! lol.

Be sure to follow this little mama, @beautifully_tee on twitter!!! She has the MRS. NBALOCKOUT stamp of approval.

—MrsNBALockout