Sun Mar 13, 2005 10:59 pm
great job with that sprite ad and including the skills challenge!
Sun Mar 13, 2005 11:58 pm
Man, those pics from the Skills Challenge are dope! Nice idea combining, Live pics with real life pics.
The Sprite ad came out really well too.
Keep it going!
The Sprite ad came out really well too.
Keep it going!
Mon Mar 14, 2005 1:36 am
Excellent job 
Congratulations
Nice shoes
Congratulations
Nice shoes
Mon Mar 14, 2005 2:10 am
very very high scoring game....
everything are great though i dont like melo CF, kinda weird (no offense to your Melo's patcher )
Nice Sprite pics... something new
Now about the Skill Challenge... another great idea
love those pics....
I'm rooting for Miller, hope Grandpa Miller win it before he retire
lol, thats kevC's carmelo with the sideburns
reggie may get it, he got one of the best forms on the game, i like allen thoughnice ad and nash tryin to be like michael jackosn.. damn plastic face! lol
lmao, he look a little pinkish, but he's still coo
great job with that sprite ad and including the skills challenge!
thx, i really appreciate it
Man, those pics from the Skills Challenge are dope! Nice idea combining, Live pics with real life pics.
The Sprite ad came out really well too.
Keep it going!
yea, i was pretty sure people were goin to like it. thx again coco
Excellent job
Congratulations
Nice shoes
i kno the shoes are nice
Thanks everybody for the comments, compliments and jokes
I'll finish up the 3-point contest today and will also try to do the dunk contest. Look out for more updates
Mon Mar 14, 2005 4:15 am
Yeah man... incredible articles for ASW. Don't give up bro... hope I update my dynasty today... 
Don't give up bro... hope I update my dynasty today...
Mon Mar 14, 2005 7:12 am
yea Mafia great updates, looks like EJ's the underdog so ill go with him in the 3pt shootout, Wade had some nice stats in the rookie game, i like that JR Smith dunk pic, cant wait for the All-Star game and the Dunk Contest
Mon Mar 14, 2005 7:15 am
Yeah man... incredible articles for ASW. Don't give up bro... hope I update my dynasty today...
thanks, don't worry i wont give up on this one. i got so many ideas for this dynasty and i just got to use them.
yea Mafia great updates, looks like EJ's the underdog so ill go with him in the 3pt shootout, Wade had some nice stats in the rookie game, i like that JR Smith dunk pic, cant wait for the All-Star game and the Dunk Contest
yea, i thought he would at least be shooting a decent percentage. i was surprised he even got invited shooting that low.
Update will be coming in an hour or so for the 3-point shootout.
Mon Mar 14, 2005 8:20 am
Steve Nash Rains Threes, Takes Title
Nash Shows Off With Another Trophy
Round 1 Results | Round 2 Results
Nash crowned champion again after winning Skills Challenge
DENVER, Feb. 19 (Ticker) -- Steve Nash burned one of the underdogs in the last round revealing a hot hand. Nash only had to make 15 shots in the final round to capture the Shootout on Saturday night, defeating Golden State Warriors guard Mike Dunleavy in the finals. Not noted for his long-range marksmanship, but for his ball-handling and passing ability, Nash put on a dazzling display late that brought back visions of the legendary Tim Legler and Craig Hodges. A point guard for the Phoenix Suns, Nash went second in the finals after Dunleavy, the sharpshooter of the Warriors, scored 14 points making all five of his money balls, but only getting four regular balls to go down.
Nash had 13 points through his first three racks and laying off for the last two, only making six to finish with 19 and take home the top prize of $25,000. "I felt like I was shooting a little too fast (in the second round) I tried to slow it down and I started to get hot and I got it going,'' said Nash who won the Playstation Skills Challenge earlier in the evening. Cheered on by teammates Jason Richardson and Michael Pietrus, Dunleavy settled for second as it was his first time in the contest. "I was just worried about Reggie and Allen, but then Richardson got hot and Miller and Allen were eliminated," Dunleavy said."
Dunleavy also has the confidence that he will capture this event down the road. "I'm going to win this thing one of these years," he said. "It's going to happen. I don't know which year but it's going to happen." Reggie Miller, who was the oldest in the contest, the shooting guard of the Indiana Pacers, was a disappointment in the contest only scoring nine in the first round and getting no money balls. "I felt like I should've done better, and I knew that I disappointed alot of people because I was a favorite to win," Miller said. "Many props go out to Nash because he heated up. "He's a good shooter. Hopefully I'll see him next year if I get back invited."
Nash and Dunleavy made the finals by scoring 23 and 22 in the first round. The 2001 winner of the 3-Point Shootout, Ray Allen of the Seattle SuperSonics, scored 16 in the 1st round and came in 4th place. Cuttino Mobley of the Sacramento Kings finished in last place with just eight points in the first round, while Baron Davis and Brent Barry scored 13 and 14.
Nash looking to make the money ball on the first rack
Reggie showing his cross-hand shooting touch at the top of the key
Ray Allen running to the 3rd rack
Allen shooting with quickness
Nash getting the money ball to go in the final round
Mobley made his last four money balls in the contest
Miller getting squared up for the next rack
Eddie Jones 18 points was enough to get him 3rd place
Dunleavy getting the Denver crowd pumped up before he starts the final round
The contestants watching Barry in the first round
B-Diddy nailed three money balls in the first round
Barry starting off the first rack
Steve Nash Q&A
Feb. 19, 2005 -- After watching Steve Nash hoist the trophy for the Playstation Skills Challenge, Steve Nash wasn't going to be satisfied with one trophy and let the opportunity to get in on the action slip away. Nash drained 19 shots in the final round and hit three-of-five money balls for a final round score of 19 points to defeat Mike Dunleavy Jr. in the contest. Here's what Steve Nash had to say after the victory.
Q. So, things are going pretty well for the Phoenix Suns?
Steve Nash: Yeah, definitely we're getting off to a good start for the All-Star.
Q. Did you feel good going into the final round?
Nash: Yeah, I was glad, you know, to make it to the second round and I was the high-point man for the first round which really got me going.
Q. Any prediction on the Slam Dunk contest?
Nash: (Amare Stoudemire) All day long, all day long.
Q. It's been a good year for the Suns obviously, and you making the transition from Dallas, what does this mean to your season?
Nash: I mean, this is just -- I think this is just perks for us. These are just bonuses in us having a great weekend, having a good time and I think it's a tribute to us playing so well together and us being so unselfish with each other, because that's why we are where we are now.
Mon Mar 14, 2005 8:23 am
Dunk Contest Preview
Dunk Contest Recap
All Coming Soon.
Dunk Contest Recap
All Coming Soon.
Mon Mar 14, 2005 8:52 am
wow man this is off the hook. its craaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazy keep it up
Mon Mar 14, 2005 1:26 pm
Sprite Rising Stars Slam Dunk
Pepsi Center, Denver, 9:30 p.m., EST
TV, radio: TNT , ESPN Radio
2005 Dunkers
F-C Amare Stoudemire | Ht. 6-10 | Wt. 245 | From: Cypress Creek (HS)
F Lebron James | Ht. 6-8 | Wt. 240 | From: St. Vincent-St. Mary (HS)
G Manu Ginobili | Ht. 6-6 | Wt. 205 | From: Argentina
F Tracy McGrady | Ht. 6-8 | Wt. 210 | From: Mount Zion Christian Acad. (HS)
DENVER, Feb.19 -- Three out of the four contestants in the dunk contest are high schoolers. Amare Stoudemire has shined this season on the league-leading Phoenix Suns as they brought Steve Nash on board to run the point position. Half of Stoudemires' points are dunks that come from assists given by Nash. Stoudemire may have the least amount of chance to win due to his height, but he said that he has a few things that he will pull out tonight.
Lebron James finally accepted an invitation to the dunk contest this season after declining during his rookie campaign. He is known for his amazing hops and most people say that he will be the one to win the whole thing. He is also the league leading MVP canidate for the first half of the season. Tracy McGrady was acquired from the Houston Rockets during the off-season and he leads the team in scoring and assist. McGrady has been in the contest before with his cousin Vince Carter in 2000. He has the experience, so he will know what type of atmosphere he will expect tonight.
Manu Ginobili is the smallest guy out there standing at 6'6". He is also the only european in the contest. He has dunked on quite a few people in his short NBA-career and has the ability to twist his body in mid-air. Expect to see him make some noise tonight and not go down easily.
Pepsi Center, Denver, 9:30 p.m., EST
TV, radio: TNT , ESPN Radio
2005 Dunkers
F-C Amare Stoudemire | Ht. 6-10 | Wt. 245 | From: Cypress Creek (HS)
F Lebron James | Ht. 6-8 | Wt. 240 | From: St. Vincent-St. Mary (HS)
G Manu Ginobili | Ht. 6-6 | Wt. 205 | From: Argentina
F Tracy McGrady | Ht. 6-8 | Wt. 210 | From: Mount Zion Christian Acad. (HS)
DENVER, Feb.19 -- Three out of the four contestants in the dunk contest are high schoolers. Amare Stoudemire has shined this season on the league-leading Phoenix Suns as they brought Steve Nash on board to run the point position. Half of Stoudemires' points are dunks that come from assists given by Nash. Stoudemire may have the least amount of chance to win due to his height, but he said that he has a few things that he will pull out tonight.
Lebron James finally accepted an invitation to the dunk contest this season after declining during his rookie campaign. He is known for his amazing hops and most people say that he will be the one to win the whole thing. He is also the league leading MVP canidate for the first half of the season. Tracy McGrady was acquired from the Houston Rockets during the off-season and he leads the team in scoring and assist. McGrady has been in the contest before with his cousin Vince Carter in 2000. He has the experience, so he will know what type of atmosphere he will expect tonight.
Manu Ginobili is the smallest guy out there standing at 6'6". He is also the only european in the contest. He has dunked on quite a few people in his short NBA-career and has the ability to twist his body in mid-air. Expect to see him make some noise tonight and not go down easily.
Mon Mar 14, 2005 1:27 pm
wow man this is off the hook. its craaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazy keep it up
lol thanks for the compliment
Mon Mar 14, 2005 1:46 pm
I don't know, it doesn't seem very realistic to have guys like Lebron and Tmac in it.
I think it would be cooler if you had Josh Smith or something in it instead.
I think it would be cooler if you had Josh Smith or something in it instead.
Mon Mar 14, 2005 2:06 pm
Riot wrote:I don't know, it doesn't seem very realistic to have guys like Lebron and Tmac in it.
I think it would be cooler if you had Josh Smith or something in it instead.
if i could switch the dunkers, i would, but i can't. i was happy with the selections because at least there wasn't players like kg or duncan or someone like that in the contest. i know mcgrady has been in the contest before, people really wanted james in the dunk contest and stoudemire was in it this year. ginobili is the only selection i really didnt like because i wouldnt picture him in the contest.
Mon Mar 14, 2005 2:26 pm
those updates are very nice
i'm loving it
i'm loving it
Mon Mar 14, 2005 4:54 pm
First Round -- Dunk One
Amare Stoudemire throwing the ball behind his back, catches in mid-air with two hands, switches to his right hand and jams it hard with a pose.
Score: 46
Lebron kicks the ball with his right leg behind his back, catches in mid-air with two hands, double pumps into a reverse and slams it.
Score: 44
Ginobili throws the ball up in the right corner, catches it with two hands while reversing it, then switches to his left hand for a full 360 slam.
Score: 47
McGrady throws the ball over his head while not looking at the basket, the ball bounces off the shot clock as he catches it with two hands and throws it down with a windmill.
Score: 46
First Round -- Dunk Two
Stoudemire punches the ball towards the camera, runs to the right side and catches it with one hand cocked back, then jams it with authority for style points.
Score: 50
James kicks the ball with his right foot at the top of the key off the shot clock, he grabs it while in a reverse windmill position and jams it in.
Score: 49
Ginobili bounces the ball with his left fist onto the teletron, grabs it in a reverse position and gets it to go down with his legs stretched.
Score: 50
McGrady bounces the ball inside the 3-point line off the shot clock and cocks it back with his right hand like Stoudemire did earlier.
Score: 48
Round One Results
Final Round-- Dunk One
Stoudemire throws it over his head from behind his back in the left corner, grabs it in mid-air in reverse position, goes between the legs backwards and jams it almost hitting the backboard.
Score: 50
Ginobili soccer kicks the ball with his left foot, the ball bounces off the camera, catches the ball and gets the 180 reverse jam to go down.
Score: 50
Final Round-- Dunk Two
Stoudemire bounces the ball off the shot clock, catches the ball and form the dunk into a reverse windmill jam.
Score: 42
Ginobili takes off from a little inside the free throw line, goes up with his left hand and sticks his elbow in the rim.
Score: 45
Round Two Results
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European Ginobili New Dunk King
Underdog Is Almost Perfect
Emanuel Ginobili showing off his new piece of hardware
DENVER, Feb. 19 (Ticker) -- Emanuel Ginobili showed fans tonight that Europeans got hops as well. Ginobili, the starting guard of the San Antonio Spurs, put on a scintillating display Saturday night to capture the Sprite Rising Stars Slam Dunk. From using Vince Carter arm in the rim dunk in his repertoire to just relying on his sheer body movement with 360 alley oops, the 6-6 Ginobili dazzled the five judges that included the legendary Julius Erving. "I think I surprised a lot of people," Ginobili said. “They didn't know that I was going to do some things they never seen but I wasn’t going to embarrase myself, that’s for sure."
After scoring a 47 on his initial dunk in the first round, Ginobili was almost perfect the rest of the way getting two 50‘s and one 45 on his last dunk. He scored 192 of a possible 200 points. Ginobili’s best dunk came with some action camera assistance. On Ginobili’s first dunk of the final round, he stood at the top of the key. Ginobili softly kicked the ball with his leg behind his back to the camera flying near the teletron and as the ball bounced back to him, he grabbed the ball and finished with a 180 reverse slam, bringing a roar from the sellout crowd at the Pepsi Center. Before that, Ginobili perfected his last dunk in the first round. He used the big teletron screen on the left side, took high flight and finished with another reverse 180 slam, clearly putting the pressure on the 6-10 Amaré Stoudemire of the Phoenix Suns in the last round.
Stoudemire scored a 50 on his first dunk of the finals, which was clearly the best dunk of the contest. He threw the ball behind his back, over his head in the corner, caught the ball in mid-air and took it between his legs backwards to finish it with a reverse jam. After Ginobili pulled his dunk in the first round that gave him a 50, it was all up to Amare to try and score high on his final attempt. There was question that Stoudemire’s dunk should’ve received a high score than Ginobili’s dunk as Ginobili put his arm in the rim such as what Vince Carter did in the 2000 Slam Dunk Contest. Stoudemire threw the ball off the shot clock and reverse wind-milled it in that only received a 42 from the judges. "I think I brought a lot of creativity to the dunk contest tonight," Stoudemire said. "That's what the NBA needs. "I think it's one they'll play for years. In my opinion, it was one of the best dunk contests as there we‘re a lot of new things shown tonight."
Eliminated in the first round were Cleveland Cavaliers superstar Lebron James (93) and Houston Rockets superstar guard Tracy McGrady (94). Lebron, who was the fan favorite wasn‘t trying to really impress anyone he said. “I‘m still trying to recover from my ankle injury I had this season and I didn‘t want to mess it up even worse,” James said. I had some pretty nice dunks, but it just wasn‘t enough to get me to the final round.”
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Mon Mar 14, 2005 4:55 pm
This process took a real long time, so I hope everyone enjoys the dunk contest recap. I would like to thank ruffryder for making the Air Force Operate Commercial ad for me. All-Star Game preview will be posted tomorrow due to me being real tired from this update.
Mon Mar 14, 2005 5:15 pm
just a small update
Mon Mar 14, 2005 5:52 pm
that was awesome man
cant wait for the all star game
cant wait for the all star game
Mon Mar 14, 2005 11:55 pm
nice updated, but bro Manu is not European 
Mon Mar 14, 2005 11:55 pm
too bad amare lost, at least nash got two awards
Tue Mar 15, 2005 2:42 am
nice job winning the 3-point shootout....
when i read your SLamdunk preview, i said i hope Manu win coz it was odd to see him in the contest and when i saw he won..
i'm glad to see that... pretty ironic i guess...
Nice job on All-star coverage...
when i read your SLamdunk preview, i said i hope Manu win coz it was odd to see him in the contest and when i saw he won..
i'm glad to see that... pretty ironic i guess...
Nice job on All-star coverage...
Tue Mar 15, 2005 2:54 am
I can't believe Amare let Manu win...
Tue Mar 15, 2005 4:38 am
just a small update
*** that was awesome man
cant wait for the all star game
thx, the allstar game preview and maybe game will be up today.
nice updated, but bro Manu is not European
oops, my bad
i just know that anybody that comes from another country, the analysts call them european unless their canadian too bad amare lost, at least nash got two awards
yea, im hoping i can get one of them to win mvp in the all-star game too
nice job winning the 3-point shootout....
when i read your SLamdunk preview, i said i hope Manu win coz it was odd to see him in the contest and when i saw he won..
i'm glad to see that... pretty ironic i guess...
Nice job on All-star coverage...
I can't believe Amare let Manu win...
yea, i was hoping that the arm in the rim dunk didn't get a 45 since it was done before
Thanks for the support everybody. I will try my best to post the last edition of All-Star Weekend up with the All-Star Game.
Tue Mar 15, 2005 7:11 am
Very nice update
Now KG better win all-star game MVP
Now KG better win all-star game MVP