Bobcats links

Charlotte Bobcats offseason review: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Mike Dunlap will innovate - SBNation.com
The Charlotte Bobcats made two surprising decisions in hiring little-known Mike Dunlap to be their head coach and drafting Michael Kidd-Gilchrist with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft. Mike Prada hands out his Bobcats' offseason grades!

Charlotte Bobcats reach out to Raleigh | CharlotteObserver.com
The team hopes Tuesday night's preseason game against the defending-champion Miami Heat will inspire Triangle-area fans to travel to Charlotte.

Charlotte Bobcats forward Byron Mullens sits out with with knee swelling | CharlotteObserver.com
Hope for a speedy recovery for Mullens because the Bobcats can't really afford to lose him considering their offensive issues.

Bobcats preview: A list of schemes Charlotte should explore in an otherwise wasted season - SBNation.com
The Charlotte Bobcats have little to no interest in competing this season. It's all a part of the plan. So what should the Bobcats do instead of fighting for wins? Explore the outer limits of what is "basketball" of course.

Got Skillz: "Diop Diop" — The Greatest DeSagana Diop-Themed Rap Video in History | Hardwood Paroxysm
A fantastic breakdown of DeSagana Diop's biggest fans and their music video from his Mavs days.

NBA links

Roy Hibbert goes Gangnam style in a mall... seriously - CBSSports.com
Roy Hibbert flash mobs a mall in Indianapolis with his Gangnam Style performance. I love Roy Hibbert.

CP3 Day -- My day as a celebrity baller - Clips Nation
At the CP3 Day media/celebrity basketball game, ClipperSteve got a chance to see how it feels to be a celebrity -- and he even made a couple of decent plays on the court.

Rush or Barnes? Barnes or Rush? Should we even care? - Golden State Of Mind
Looking at Golden State's decision to start Brandon Rush or Harrison Barnes should be influential on what should be a really fun team to watch

The San Antonio Spurs' identity theft protection plan - Pounding The Rock
Coach Pop called last year's WCF loss, via four straight defeats at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder, a loss of identity. Recovering from that is the key to starting the 2012-2013 season.

Evan Turner's 2012 Success or Failure Would Alter Sixers Plans - Liberty Ballers
Where the Sixers can go from here if Turner doesn't get better.