Tag: Houston Rockets
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How Billy “The Whopper” Paultz Got His Name
Earning an impressive nickname is a right of passage in sports. The way Billy “The Whopper” Paultz got his and what it stands for, is legendary. What’s in a Name? From Darryl “Chocolate Thunder” Watkins to Trajan “The Alaskan Assassin” Langdon, and most recently, Robert “The Timelord” Williams. There have been some memorable nicknames in…
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Ron Artest Used to Hate Wearing Pants
The man formerly known as Metta World Peace and Ron Artest had a highly memorable and decorated 18-year NBA career. We all know about the time he beat the shit out of a beer-slinging Detroit Pistons fan, but he also admittedly liked to sip Hennessey during halftime as a member of the Chicago Bulls…and not…
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A Night to Remember: Sam Cassell Takes Steve Francis to the Club
It was opening night of the 1999-00 season and veteran Sam Cassell took a rookie Steve Francis to the club for a night he would always remember.
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The Time Horny James Worthy was Arrested
James Worthy is a legend of the game, he once got arrested for soliciting prostitution, bailed himself out, and made it to his team’s game the same night. When asked about the arrest after the game, Worthy said his “mind was elsewhere.” The question is, which one? Hot in Houston It was a hot Thursday…