Because NBA players and their appropriate people can take longer to get to than you may think, this introductory post of mine will not be the interview that I was planning on. Instead, you get a little hello to all of the readers of HP as I introduce myself, the newest member to this crazy cast we’ve got here.
For anyone who frequents SLAMonline as part of your daily NBA hits, you’ll recognize me as the writer of the Post Up. For those of you who are Laker fans, you’ll recognize me as your family. I am -to put it simply- a girl who was born to write about this game. The squeaking of basketball shoes racing across hardwood is the first track on the soundtrack to my life. The footwork of Chris Paul as he quicksteps to the basket is the most beautiful dance I’ve ever seen and the effortless release of Kobe Bryant’s jumper followed by the net barely daring to breathe as the ball drops through is a feeling as close to perfection as I will ever experience. Basically, the game of basketball is the greatest love of my life.
Thanks to Matt, I’ve got space here to share that love with all of you. If you’ve noticed the column name and have been wondering why SwaggerJack was chosen, there are a few other things you need to know about me. My Stephen Jax love runs deep and this name was inspired entirely by his swagger. I love the NBA and its players more than I could ever attempt to describe. As much as I love March Madness, the D-League (Kelenna Azubuike…Rod Benson…I’ve got love for you both), Canadian college hoops and Euro league there is nothing like the NBA.
If I could choose only one player to be graced with a ring before he leaves the game it would be Iverson. I would be the happiest girl in the world if I could sit with Jack at Staples and I fully intend to make that happen, some way and some how. I also love JVG way more than anyone besides his family should. I’m a huge fan of KG and his intensity that borders on insanity and I think Amare and Raja are two of the coolest cats in the L. Magic was the man who made me like basketball, Kobe came along and helped me fall in love with it and now CP3 is making that love grow with every assist, steal and score.
Now that we’ve got the basics out of the way, I’m going to do my best to bring you a piece of my basketball love every Wednesday with some of the best people associated with professional basketball. It might not be the players you are expecting, but it will always be something on someone I admire, respect and appreciate. Here’s hoping you will too. Gear up everyone; it’s going to be a long offseason after the Lakers win the title.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
SwaggerJack: New Blood
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Heyy hello SJ, I'm a fanatic reader of HP so, welcome here, but really, a Lakers fan HERE? who likes my Amaré and my Raja??? WTF??? and my favourite player ever btw (AI)??? AND Paul? you sure know how to recognize good players ;) have a great time here :) peace.
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Hey Holly, looking forward to reading your stuff.
Don
Great post, Holly!! Looking forward to your work here!
Good to see you back in it, all the best with your endeavours here at HP!
HEY HOLLY!! MY GIRL, MY GIRL!! How's that for "violent outburst"? Wassup, My Sistah? Good to see your words back up in the blogosphere. You've been missed. So, I guess I'll bookmark this site and check in on you regularly. Yo go, Girl! :-)
I SEE YOU GIRL! Love the title. It looks like i'll have to add another URL to my favorites. For everyone that don't know, Holly is the truth. Enjoy her while you have her.
Holly, I'm really glad you're on board with SwaggerJack. I thought you couldn't get a better format than the Post Up, but you did it again. I can't wait to see who you get at every Wednesday!
The return! Great post Holly. gutta as usual.
Holly,you have the honour of being my first ever bookmark.
Blah, blah, blah!!!! A word of warning. Anyone that f*cks with our girl Holly (if Lakers fans are Holly's fam, SLAM folks are ours)will have to deal with the heat of some of the most well versed and brutal basketball commentors this side of Nova Scotia. Holly, we love ya kid, you got some loyal readers, and you know you won't be missing your "peoples" love now. Plus, you don't have to moderate!!! Great work, keep it up. Your Eboy.
Hallelujah Holly's-back!
... Or something like that. Word.
Oh yeah, Ryne's picture makes me think he looks like some dude that cried on Tila Tequila when he got sent home.
Another Lakers fan! Huzzah! Loved your stuff on Slam, can't wait for more.
Holla at my gurl.You've been sorely missed Holly.What up,Ms.Mac? Btw congrats to Eboy and Cheryl on landing D-Rose.Man,Heat jus got themselves Clyde-Pearl 2.0..
Matt,
You're lucky to have Holly on board.
Holly,
"The footwork of Chris Paul as he quicksteps to the basket is the most beautiful dance I’ve ever seen and the effortless release of Kobe Bryant’s jumper followed by the net barely daring to breathe as the ball drops through is a feeling as close to perfection as I will ever experience. Basically, the game of basketball is the greatest love of my life."
I think I'm in e-love.
Movie trivia time:
"This woman is the most adorable creature I have ever come in contact with. If she turns out to be even as good-looking as a mailbox, I would be crazy not to turn my life upside down and marry her."
I love the name "SwaggerJack", Holly. So your HP debut, your birthday and...what could complete that trifecta? I hear there's some kind of basketball competition tonight...
with all due respect, youre an idiot. i've never heard of stephen jackson referred to as swagger jack. also, anyone with a brain, any semblance of knowledge in the hip hop arena knows that swagger jacking is an undesirable trait. heres to hoping this blog won't excel at "swagger jacking". stupid name. 'nuff said.
Language evolves homie. Remember when "ill" meant something bad (not bad meaning good, bad meaning... well, bad)? Nice intro Holly. Don't be so cocky about the Lake Show. At least you gave the other Crucian love.
ToMMy:You have now given Holly enough hater leverage to embark on a successful rap career,well done idiot.
PS:Where is this hip hop arena?
Really Tommy? Her first post and you are hating? What are you, the 50 Cent of the HP boards?
Damn TOmMy! Why the hate so soon? You didn't get enough love from your parents or something? Put the hate on something else dog but don't diss somebody on their style of writing. and if you had a brain IDIOT you would understand that Stephen Jax has the swagger of a f*cking beast and Holly has that swagger too. FTH. play wit it.
simply put, you CANT just make up a nickname and say its someones nickname, otherwise you can chalk me up as "The Chosen One", because i like it and think its cool! (catch my drift?) also, like i said, "swagger jacking" is a "rather wack thing" and it just isnt tight. ask cam'ron. i apologize for saying "idiot". it was out of line, but really though, just saying, wack name.
oh yeah, swagger gets you no where. ask gilbert. ask s. jax. he has a tattoo of praying hands holding a gun. ahsum doot! awesomely wack... hes a walking joke and a never go win a championship type player.
never go win a championship*
* as the leader of the team, i neglected his ring with san antone.
The heart races wild with the soul orange rocked poetic words of a Star Child...
You are the game.
Staring out my office window I hear the sneaker screech when birds fly past and shift on a dime.
Damn...is it tip off yet?
Shine the diamond HP, TSF is envious sho nuff! Hold her down...
Happy Birthday Holly!!!
Yo Tommy,
I got a new nickname for you. I thought about "obtuse simpleton", but that was kinda redundant. I finally settled on "douchebag." See, name-calling isn't very difficult. We can all do it. It's just that we civilized folk choose not to.
Anyway, to clear up the confusion, which happens when you possess a double-digit IQ, I think you are misunderstanding "inspired by" and "named after". In no way did Holly say or imply that Stephen's nickname is swagger jack. Instead his swagger (along with his last name), inspired the column name and I think it's wholly appropriate. It's kind of a play on words. Close your eyes and focus, maybe it'll sink in.
Thanks so much for the love, guys! You know how much you are all appreciated. I've been chomping at the bit to get things underway here and I've got some things coming up that I'm excited to share with you all :)
To Tommy: I think you missed something somewhere. I didn't say the column was named AFTER Jax, but rather that it was inspired by his swagger (and his last name, and the fact that he is one of my favorites). Sorry something got lost in translation there. Thanks for reading though.
And about SJax. His ring with San Anton was one of my favorite memories. I personally don't consider one of Tim Duncan's favorite teammates and one of Pop's favorite guys to coach a walking joke. He was also the heart and soul of the Warriors team this season and I love watching him play, crazy tatts or not.
I didn't want to jump in on the tommy bashing, so leaving it to the immortal words of Tariq, I would just co-sign Tariq's description of said coc*sucking culprit. tommy, be more choosey in your criticisms going forward. We'll be way nicer and accepting.
Tommy: Didnt SJax win a title with the Spurs?
Holly: Congrats! Loved reading your Post-Ups over at SLAM, and co-sign on what EBoy said!
But does this mean you're gone from SLAM for good? Love the concept of your section.
BTW, THE LAKERS won! I used to be a passionate Laker-hater (check my blog), but now I see things in a different light. I'm actually rooting for them now (esp Kobe), and its not only cause they're playing the Spurs. I really like that team now.
coulda swore i cleared things up and apologized. im also not backing up on the comment that stephen jackson is a joke. when he does something. let me know. douchebag. original. people who use the term douche bag, have themselves become the new douche bag.
Wow, Holly. Your introductory post and you've already generated so much buzz. I only wish my blog had this type of buzz. Lol.
Anyways, this is really a moot point. Holly likes SJax, and you dont. Just a difference in opinions.
I'm not Stephen Jackson, but I'll bet he approves of this message.
keep up the great work holly!
swagger jack is a cool nick... ignore the ignorant.
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