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Have you ever thought about what it would be like to direct a live, televised sporting event?
Probably not, because it’s a pretty random and inconsequential thing to ponder out of the blue. But every once in awhile, whether it’s during the NBA playoffs or just a run of the mill baseball game, some poor director presents us with an accidental reminder of just how important his or her job is. Like copy editors in the news media world, it seems that these directors are only noticed when they screw up. Like last year, for instance, when TNT accidentally cut back from commercial to a cameraman creeping on Heat fans.
Or just last night, in a fleeting moment that sparked this whole preamble:
Poor Mitch Kupchak. Standing by himself, surrounded by those raucous, monochromatic Thunder fans just minutes before his team is booted from the playoffs. And then the hyperzoom camera lens has to get in his face. I’m guessing this was a mistake, unless last night’s director was hellbent on haunting all of our dreams. (As an aside, I’m guessing Mitch made approximately the same facial expression when he was first told about Kobe Bryant’s rap video).
On the flip side of director foibles, we have moments of accidental brilliance. Look at this seemingly innocuous shot of Andrew Bynum being mopey, and tell me if you notice anything strange.
Yes, that’s Troy Murphy sitting to Bynum’s right, and yes, it appears that he is indeed dipping during a national broadcast of an NBA playoff game. Aside from the obvious hilarity of Murphy plainly expecting to never enter the game, I also particularly enjoy whatever that facial expression is that he makes right before spitting. He looks like he just finished a keg stand.
Speaking of benchwarmers, you’ll be happy to know that Adam Morrison is still alive and hasn’t cut his hair since 1995:
Let’s move on and agree to never look at that picture ever again. Ever.
Over the baseball diamond, players and fans alike are getting restless. It’s only May, after all, and approximately 452 games remain in the interminable regular season. So to spice things up, some people in Milwaukee are dressing as bananas and playing air guitar:
This is another “let’s never speak of this again” moment, isn’t it? I’m sorry.
Tweets of the Week:
If you’re a fan of the NBA, or just sports in general, and don’t follow Javale McGee on Twitter … well, you need to go follow him. A small sample tray:
Just seen a old man get beat up by a shopping cart…. Smh
— Pierre McGee (@JaValeMcGee34) May 19, 2012
My favorite part about this one is @kg_stereohogzz responding by asking, “U in LA?” Like that would totally explain everything.
Kno ur role u jabrony — Pierre McGee (@JaValeMcGee34) May 21, 2012
Totally out of the blue, so that only Javale knew what exactly he was referring to. He does this a lot.
I just seen the prettiest girl with a wooden leg and a real foot! — Pierre McGee (@JaValeMcGee34) May 15, 2012
Game over.
Sports Photo of the Week:
This is awesome RT @NickiJhabvala Never change, @paugasol. twitter.com/si_vault/statu…
— Andy Gray (@si_vault) May 18, 2012
The many faces of Pau Gasol, which are all basically the same face.
Sports Video(s) of the Week:
Stan Van Gundy was unfortunately fired yesterday so that the Magic could move forward with their plans to lose Dwight Howard anyway. In Stan’s honor, let’s show this hilarious video of him breaking out his killer crossover:
As soon as I saw this, it reminded me of this ESPN commercial from a year ago, which is also wonderful:
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