NBA Power Rankings: The 25 Most Scandalous Moments in League History (II)

Many of the scandals or incidents detailed in this list weren't the direct responsibility of the NBA, but damage to a player or former player's image is always tied to the league that gave him exposure.

22: Tim Hardaway

    In 2007, Hardaway said straight-up that he hates gay people.

    "You know, I hate gay people, so I let it be known. I don't like gay people and I don't like to be together with gay people. I am homophobic. I don't like it. It shouldn't be in the world or in the United States."

David Stern banished Hardaway from the events that year's All-Star weekend and Hardaway eventually issued a public apology for a rant that includes a lot more than the above quote.

21: Pacers/Pistons Brawl

    This event was so intense that it transcended being categorized as an on-court fight and became an issue the league had to deal with for months.

What started with a shove from Ben Wallace, escalated into a chaotic scene that had Ron Artest and Stephen Jackson fighting with fans in the stands, and several other players dishing out punishment all over the floor.

20: 2006 NBA Finals

The Mavericks were up two games to zero and had the lead in the fourth quarter of game three of the 2006 NBA Finals.  Then the referees took over.

Dwyane Wade averaged 18.3 free-throw attempts a game over the last four of the series, and did little to earn his trips to the line.

Not even Michael Jordan got the kind of calls Wade was getting.  The series had many wondering if the fix was on. 

19: Carmelo Anthony

    This mugshot is for a DUI, but this doesn't represent Melo's only run-in with the law since he became an NBA employee.He was also caught in an airport with marijuana. www.jerseyslord.com

NBA Power Rankings: The 25 Most Scandalous Moments in League History (I)

To this day, Kobe Bryant's detractors still use allegations of rape in arguments over his basketball ability or accomplishments.

    That's what scandals can do to professional athletes.  No matter how irrelevant the scandal is to the player's game, he'll never be able to completely put it behind him. Many of the scandals or incidents detailed in this list weren't the direct responsibility of the NBA, but damage to a player or former player's image is always tied to the league that gave him exposure.

25: Marv Albert

    Marv Albert barely makes the list because a broadcaster's issues can't damage the league as much as a player's or coach's.There's no decent way to say what Albert did.  I'll just tell you that he eventually plead guilty to misdemeanor assault charges and issued a public apology to fellow announcers for things he did to a mistress.

24: Greg Oden

    A little over a year ago, Greg Oden took nude photos of himself and sent them to his girlfriend.  He earned the ensuing media firestorm and criticism. I hope people learned a lesson when this all went down, what Oden did is always a terrible idea.

23: Gloria James

    I have no reason to say anything disrespectful about anyone's mother.  But LeBron's mom has put herself in the tabloids for at least two too many times. When LeBron still played for Cleveland, there were rumors of an affair between Gloria James and Delonte West.  More recently, she was arrested for allegedly assaulting a valet worker.

Lakers Will Abandon Bryant And Chase Emperor in 2014. Is it possible?

The Eric Spinks analysis Lakers' operation in the next few years, Spinks said the Lakers in 2014 will scramble for James, then regardless of whether Kobe retired or not, the James will dominate the Lakers.

Lakers cap space for the other team of the Union, is considered to be overwhelmed in the 2012-13 season, the Lakers' payroll up to $ 100 million, plus the luxury tax, they actually afford up to about $ 130 million. Wait until the summer of next year, the Lakers need to talk about renewal with the new aid Howard, which would mean the Lakers burden becomes more harder.

Although there are so many problems, but this is also just a thing of two seasons, the Lakers player contract will go to the 2014-2015 season. If the Lakers with Howard renewed success, in the 2014-15 season, only Howard and Steve Nash are genuine contract, their payroll is about $ 32 million.

Two years later, Bryant and Gasol's contract will expire, and whether they will leave the Lakers? Bryant will consider retirement? If Bryant renew, his new contract starting salary is between $ 32 million to $ 33 million. But whether the Lakers would give him such a high contract is a big doubt.

The most optimistic estimates assume that the 2014 salary cap of 62 million, the Lakers then gave up their lineup all free agents, they will be able to get about $ 25 million in cap space. If renewal Bryant, Lakers will not get the big fish in a free market. Above free market in that year, James such an alliance, he has the option of early termination of the contract at the time. A 36-year-old Bryant, another nearly 30-year-old James, I believe the Lakers will make a choice. In addition to James, they also have Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Carmelo Anthony, Amare Stoudemire, Rudy - Rudy Gay and other big players.

The Lakers have another choice, that is, renewed for one year with Bryant, and then in 2015 to chase the big players, in addition to the Big Three of the Heat, the Lakers can also choose the big players, including Kevin - Carrefour, Mark - Gasol, Rajon - Rondo, Tony - Parker, Anthony, Amare Stoudemire, Gay, Tyson - Chandler.

NFL Week 1-2 Schedule

The NFL announced last month that the season opener would be held on a Wednesday night instead of the traditional Thursday night to avoid a conflict with President Obama's speechat the Democratic National Convention. Let’s have a look at the week 1 schedule: www.usajerseysonsale.com

U.S. Wade Admissions That He Is The NBA Fashion Leader, Said His Father Make Him Become Mature

Dwyane Wade's new book “To be a father: how my life has become more important than basketball “has been officially on sale. Attend related promotional activities, he talked about his understanding of fashion, as well as the importance of the father's.

NBA playoffs has countless players but also fashion enthusiasts. Wade and Davis’s wearing are caused controversy recently, Wade's pink pants looks like Barbie and Davis battle the Lakers opener fishhook T-shirt is considered provocative Lakers, Bryant still maintain his usual minimalist style, wearing a handsome fit the suit appeared. Everyone has the right to try their owe style and have their own tastes, but the star as a public figure, Once they have a unique dress will stimulate discussion, both controversial or praise the players who have the right to choose its own way.

"If you are a young man just entering the Union, that this era are perfect if you like to try some different things, totally do not need to conceal it. Stylish and athletes are already joined at the hip. Wade said.

In the new book, Wade revealed a lot of details to get along and two sons. He admitted that the upgrade for the father is the most important thing of his life. "I just want to own text to tell you why I will become a father regarded life a top priority when I was young, all I just want to share these experiences and want to help people from different angles look at the issue. "

Of course, as a stylish father, Wade is also trying to educate the sons of fashion ideas. "I think I have to build two little monsters, they will be wearing my socks, they like their dad, like to wear socks of various colors and I told them, you can not wear my socks, I bought your socks. They would say, but your socks are cooler. They have their own opinion and I will enjoy that kind of time, I would have laughed, but I am afraid I have to work hard , because it would cost so much money."

Let’s Have A Look How Busy Wade Is!

According to the Miami Sun Sentinel newsfrom the NBA, new season training camp will begin in two weeks, while Dwyane Wade is still busy in attending the various activities, to do an interview with signings books, do endorsement. Have a look at the arrangement of "The Flash" A week full to the brim, Wade is so busy.

Dwyane Wade - This week's trip starts from the United States on Tuesday, when the "Flash" will first appear in the ABC Radio, he will continue to share happy's point of view with Barbara - Walters and Whoopi - Goldberg. After the end of a tour of the station, "The Flash" turn appeared Fifth avenue, Dwyane Wade will attend book signings ceremony there. At noon, Dwyane Wade will go to the NBA store to do publicity for the new season, and in the afternoon, "The Flash" will also appear in Lincoln Center, where to record a show for ESPN.

After a variety of activities in the first day, Dwyane Wade’s wednesday arrangements in the United States is still very substantial. First, Dwyane Wade will go to the Colombian radio morning show to do a live interview. Subsequently, he will record program "Fox and Friends" and "Good afternoon, U.S.". Afternoon, "The Flash" still busy, he and BusinessWeek editor Josh - tellin Jill have a dialogue.

U.S. time on Thursday, "Flash" stroke has no signs of shrinking, in the morning, Dwyane Wade will come to CNN to record programs. In the afternoon, Dwyane Wade will come to CBS radio to accept the taped interview. In addition, "The Flash" will cooperate with famous fashion magazine "Vogue" editor Anna to signing. At the end of all this activity, Dwyane - Wade will also arrived non-stop series of activities of the world's largest television network department store retailer QVC.

After more than a three-day trip, in the next few days, Dwyane - Wade intensive trip will be lowered down. Time in the United States Friday, 19:00, Dwyane Wade will come to the Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art, and on Saturday, "The Flash" will also be coming out in the afternoon at 3 o'clock Dolphin Mall Sports Bureau. On Sunday, Dwyane Wade  also came to the 265 temple Boulevard.

In addition to a series of activities in New York, Dwyane Wade will go to the Chicago, Milwaukee, Los Angeles, Washington and other cities. Although the new season has not yet begun, but "The Flash" is still very busy. www.cheapjerseysstation.com

Parker's Ex-wife Fall in Love with One of NFL Quarterbacks

Parker’s ex-wife Eva - Longoria yet been discovered to have a new relationship, "Terezowens" said Longoria frequent dating with NFL New York Jets quarterback Mark - Sanchez Dating, Eva, a full 12 years of age elder than Mark.

Recently, Mark Sanchez rarely care about him and Tim Thibaudet's squad competition, and more concerned about how to pursue the "Desperate Housewives" Eva – Longoria. According to sources, Eva often dates with Sanchez secretly. As early as June 4, it was found that they are shopping at Manchester supermarket, now see from all indications, the two sides of the ambiguous relationship is very clear..

For Eva, exposed the scandal has not been novelty, involved in divorce proceedings last year, Parker and Eva, Eva has been discovered have a relationship with charger. This man was the Spanish singer Eduardo Cruz, photographed they are kissing, the scale is very bold, hot kissing showed in public, Eva lightning love can be considered to heal a failed marriage.

Before the U.S. media has exposed the Eva and Lakers players Barnes manners intimacy, some people even see they had lunch in New York. One witness is asserted between Eva and Barnes, absolutely off sparks, the news created a lot of heated discussions, but the two parties were later stand out to deny the news. Eva admits that she is not dating with Barnes, but to join in the activities of a charity night.

But as Eva is such a beautiful woman, often walk in social situations inevitably attract suitors, she captured the hearts of New York Jets quarterback Mark - Sanchez, interesting, Eva seems to love younger man, and Parker married earlier than the French people's congresses of 7-year-old in Meeting Cruz, she was larger than the latter a 10-year-old, despite their own age continues to increase, but Eva tastes but still stay in eat grass stage, Sanchez is only 25 years old, full 12-year-old than a 37-year-old Eva, can even be counted as "aunt nephew love.

Coincidentally, before Parker's new love has just been exposed, the blond girl is the WNBA first beauty Becky - Harmon, which is 1 meter 68, although she is rave and fierce in the basketball court, but the docile character still captured the heart of Parker, Eva now make new love also coming to the Parker show off their own charm is forever last.http://www.jersey-ravens.com