I can't wait..

The free-spirited power forward signed as a free agent to bolster Cleveland's soft inside game. Pollard, who made 32 starts for Indiana last year, joked that he's just happy to be on James' team.

"Am I excited to play with LeBron? It's awesome," said Pollard, sporting a big smile and a spiked hairdo. "I'm a witness.  I got the T-shirt and everything."

Tuned to the Mother Funkin Greatest

sup folks..

not too too much to report, but just thought I would provide a few links floating around in Cavalier land. 

Deadspin has begun their NBA preview and today the Cavaliers got featured for Five Tiny Tidbits.  They reminded us once again how thuggish the quiet Larry Hughes actually is (yea you remember that strippers t-shirt don't ya).  Also, we learned how terribly wrong our old owner, Ted Stepien, used to be.  Finally, we know Donyell used to look like Ludacris, but guys Luda cut his braids..get over it. 

YaY points out that we also have a new floor.  Well would ya look at that...no glare.  While his mom said it has a "championship glare," my mom actually noted it looks like a "third-round of the playoffs" glare.  I guess we shall see who knows best. 

Finally, as many have heard LeBron is droppin his brand new album hitting stores on Nov. 1.  Seems the disc will be appropriately titled..'Black Jesus.'  Lord hopes this tops his previous effort.

Thanks alot Dave

LeBron on Letterman..not bad, not bad at all. 

Even though LeBron rarely appears on TV, the kid is totally refined.  Said all the right things and was very well spoken.  The "Black Jesus" comment was priceless and it was really cool to see him in awe of another athlete.  I would imagine he felt the same way seeing my buddies and I play in the same gym at the Akron JCC.  Also have to give him props for upping his 05-06 Free Throw Percentage by 5%.  Hopefully he will actualy shoot that percentage this year. 

On the downside, Letterman took a huge dig into the Cavs history.  LeBron just laughed it off, and smartly said nothing.  Oh Indiana Dave..i know your Pacers are so sweet.  But I have to give Dave props for his shooting.  He made it interesting and kinda made me nervous Bron might actually lose.  Ended up all good though..

Here is the interview in case you missed it (man the Internet is a handy tool):




Oh and the Cavs girls have updated their blog..mmmm

Next Time Powerade

Welcome everyone to LeBron live on Letterman Day.  Should be a pretty cool interview tonight according to that jacket he is wearing.  We shall wait and see. 

But first here is the eBay item of the day..how bout a 2002 Ohio State National Championship Ring.   what the hell Lydell Ross?  I mean let's say you get 10 grand and maybe that lasts a month or one night in Vegas..is it really worth it?  What a douche. 

Secondly..here is a new Powerade video that the Basketball Jones recently found on youtube featuring the one and only King.  By the way..I have really started to read his blog recently and it's fantastic.  YaY and him are definitely pretty top notch bloggers on top of having quite the fancy for the Akron Assassin.  So the video or commercial (I dont know)..it's not even close to the other commercials released.   Enjoy (I guess)..

Not Bad Mr. James

Ahh..to be a man-child from Akron.

So good old LeBron had lunch with Mr. Warren Buffet earlier this week and apparently is looking for some advice on becoming really, really rich.  Smart move LeBron.  See I am not biased..he really is a smart fella.  According to the AP (via ESPN), Buffett wore a Cavaliers' jersey with "Buffett" on the back during there lunch in Omaha, NE.  Oh man..that's awesome.  I think we will all gladly accept the richest man into our fanbase.  C'mon Dan..let Warren buy something in the arena. 

And if that wasn't enough..LeBron James recently taped a bit for Letterman in which the two competed in a little game of toss.  James shot from the 3 point area while Letterman opted on the free throw line.   Then Letterman interviewed him and I am personally excited about watching this on Friday night.  Here is a little photo from their interview:

Rough lives huh..

Should be nice to hear Akron mentioned in the PrimeTime and looking forward to a very rare public appearance from the Akron Assassin.  

Please Stop Ladies

Ok so I understand this blogging phenomenon is huge and everyone wants to get in on the act, but I think the Cavs organization has stepped just a tad bit over the line.  In efforts to become more 'intimate' with the fans, the Cavalier Girls have started blogging about their current trip to Iraq and China.  Now, I mean you would assume one has something interesting to write about while visiting such far off lands and getting to meet tons of people, but then it hit me that these are cheerleaders.  

So I took a glace at their blog entries and would like to share some of their thoughts:

"We then had our run-through/sound check before finally getting a couple of hours of personal time before dinner and the show.  What did we do? We definitely found the beauty parlor and got some pedicures and massages!!!!

We were so excited to use a "real" dressing room for our performances that we skipped dinner and instead had it brought to us! That was HUGE! Considering we haven’t got to use a blow dryer or a legitimate straightener for the past few days!! (I’m sure as you all could tell from the pics!) We were pumped."

My day is complete ladies..thankyou.  Oh and I don't really know what to say about this comment.  Yea..

We were all super-excited and nervous to ride a Super Stallion, which is a military helicopter with two gunners on the sides and one in the rear. We got to look out where the gunners were positioned including the rear where the door was WIDE OPEN!!!

But what is the most sad of all...the fact that I have read all these entries.

A New Era of Akron

so yes the Browns are just awful, but that is not the topic for this post.  I would like to point out something that 'appeared' yesterday during the OSU vs UC game.  No, it wasn't a brutal beating of the Nasty Nati nor was it our 4th string quarterback, but folks I am talking about something much more significant.

During the 4th quarter, Antonio "Akron" Pittman just blew by the UC defense for a speedy 48 yard TD.  For those who saw it, this was a very impressive run, but during that play you might of missed something that could have more impact on Akron athletes than anything..well ever.  Check this:

You know what this is don't ya.  Well, just to explain this is the dynasty symbol that Jay-Z throws up to rep his record label.  But..this is also the same symbol Bron threw up during the 2005 & 2006 All Star introductions.  So we all know Bron is part of Jay-Z's main crew so it would make sense he is throwing it up to rep his boy.  Ok fine makes sense.

But..when Bron first threw this up I initially thought it was an Akron symbol.  I mean it looks like an 'A' right?  So after the 2005 game, I got all psyched until people just said I was foolish and it's just to rep Jay-Z.  So the next year at the 2006 All Star game, Bron once again threw it up.  My buddies and I were all still convinced it was for Akron.   But now..we see Antonio Pittman, from Akron, throwing up this symbol after a sweet TD.  Huh..  So I might be nuts, but I don't think Pittman is a rapper nor is he that good to be one of Jay-Z's boys.  So where does that leave us you ask? 

I think we indeed have a new symbol for all Akron athletes.  What else could it mean?  And maybe Bron was actually repping his hometown this whole time.  I mean on the bottom of Bron's new lowtops is a pic of Ohio with a star representing Akron.  Would you really be that shocked if Bron did that?  Either way, this could be huge and hopefully means more Akron symbol's popping up around the wide world of sports.

AK..