Rufus on Fire: FanShots

Kemba Walker selected to play in Rising Stars Game at All-Star Weekend

2012-02-08T19:07:42Z

Kemba Walker selected to play in Rising Stars Game at All-Star Weekend

In case you missed it, the NBA is mixing it up this year with the rookie-sophomore game. Shaq and Charles Barkley will pick teams from a pool of rookies and sophomores to make teams.

Corey Maggette is a published poet

2012-02-08T04:28:29Z

Corey Maggette is a published poet

Corey Maggette mentioned on twitter tonight that he had a poem published while he was in high school. After a little digging on the interwebz, I found it and couldn't pass up sharing it here. I hope y'all enjoy it as much as I did.

Humble I'll stay
As I walked across the long glossy floor,
A standing crowd began to roar.
Unsteady I leaned forward to take a bow,
Water poured steadily off my brow.
Constrained by men with pens and pads
Pushing and pressing upon my face and head.
Heart beating at the speed of lightning.
Exciting yet extremely frightening.
Overwhelmed with joy yet wanting to scream,
Be this nightmare or be it a dream.
Yearning to proclaim this is only me,
Not worthy of fame at this degree.
Unsure of manner nor what to say,
Remain humble within is what I pray.

- Corey Maggette

Biyombo Interview

2012-02-05T17:07:43Z

Biyombo Interview

"Which is the player that has impressed you the most?

Bismack Biyombo: Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. They control the game. They know how to play. After them, nobody has impressed me. But I'm not afraid of them [laughs]."

You have to love his attitude.

Andre Drummond Returning for Sophomore Year?

2012-02-05T11:05:30Z

Andre Drummond Returning for Sophomore Year?

Just came across this article - would have a massive affect on us if we don't get the first pick.

NBA Trade Rumors: WAS pushing CHA on Blatche for Thomas?

2012-02-03T22:49:51Z

NBA Trade Rumors: WAS pushing CHA on Blatche for Thomas?

Hey y'all, figured you'd want to get in on the discussion...

Henderson Out 2-4 Weeks with Strained Hamstring, Also Hurt Feelings

2012-02-03T04:31:23Z

Henderson Out 2-4 Weeks with Strained Hamstring, Also Hurt Feelings

"It gets to a point where it's just embarrassing, and you don't want it to continue," Bobcats guard Gerald Henderson said.

"We love to play this game, and it's more of a pride thing than anything," Henderson continued.

Bobcats' Higgins preaching patience

2012-02-03T02:57:47Z

Bobcats' Higgins preaching patience

Dunno why anyone hasn't posted this yet, but... this is the first time I ever thought about amnestying Tyrus. That'd get his four years off our books.

DidTheBobcatsWinLastNight.com

2012-02-02T17:04:22Z

DidTheBobcatsWinLastNight.com

Humor is the best medicine, and boy are we sick.