KOBE & THE SPEEDING ASTON MARTON
Kobe Bryant wore his new kicks against the Clippers last night, (Lakers won 106-78). The Hyperdunk shoe featuring Flywire, Nike’s “lightest shoe technology ever” weighs only 13 ounces, making it the lightest shoe currently on the market. Which is probably why he was able to jump over a speeding Aston Martin in what could be one of the greatest videos ever. Kobe has strongly suggested-rather-admitted that he did not really perform this stunt…“Its Hollywood baby, what you expect out here,” he said,”If Rambo can take on a whole army, I can jump over an Aston Martin!” (Notice how I didn’t call him Princess?)
SLEEP LIKE BECKHAM
No doubt David and Victoria Beckham slept very well after taking in the Lakers game last night. Seems that Sir Golden Balls sleeps on a Monarch Vi-Spring luxury bed, which are described as life changing beds…blah, blah, blah…found in finest hotels and homes in the world…each one tailor made to order in Devon using the highest quality natural materials and exclusive Belgian fabrics…wanna get your own? The Monarch Vi-Spring is available only at Harrods and cost a mere $50k.
DWIGHT HOWARD AND THE KIDS
Each year, the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation (OMYF) honors a player that’s dedicated his off court time to help improve this world. No surprised that Dwight Howard received the award for the second time. All ya gotta do is read about how he’s donated $25,000 to the Pine Hills Boys & Girls Club, met with Make A Wish kids or donated gifts to underprivileged children and their families to know he’s one of the best NBA good-guys around.
And yesterday, Howard and the Orlando Magic community ambassador Nick Anderson distributed 398 pairs of shoes provided by adidas to every student at Orange Center Elementary School. The event was a reward for the students’ hard work towards improving their Florida Comprehensive Assessment Tests scores…Howard even spoke to the kids about never giving up, setting goals and working hard…and yet, another might-mighty-good-man has landed.
AL HARRINGTON FEEDS THE CHILDREN
Another mighty-mighty-good-man from the NBA is Golden State Warrior Al Harrington. Harrington, who was just recognized by the NBA for his “outstanding efforts in the community and his ongoing philanthropic work,” partnered with international hunger relief organization Feed The Children this week to provide 800 local families with boxes of food and personal care items.
Speaking of the Golden State Warriors…maybe Baron Davis needs to shave the beard, do a little community service and call it a day? His triple-double wasn’t enough to stop the Nuggets, who delivered a ‘oh-no-you’re-not-going-to-the-finals-this-year’ loss to the Warriors last night. “That’s a tough one to swallow,” Davis said, “But we’ve got to finish strong. That’s all we can do.” Denver won 114-105…...And speaking of ballers, the irony of a Wall Street Journal article didn’t escape me, or those I’ve been talking to about ballers and their questionable choice of posse members…Hannah Karp reports athletes are “turning the entourage from liability to asset…players across the sports world are using a range of management tactics to eke the most profit and productivity out of their support systems.” One sports attorney said that he’s seen athletes “give their friends lump-sum payments of as much as $100,000,” which they most likely pocket and don’t pay off their debts with…
MASTERFUL
If you’re not watching the Masters, you’re stupid. And I ain’t talking about the game. Camilo Villegas, Paul Casey, Adam Scott, and the oh-so-adorable Brandt Snedeker…Which made me laugh as I read about Callaway Golf “making a fresh appeal to a vital demographic” by finding ways to “attract more women to the game.”
ART OF MUSIC
Speaking of the Masters, Art of Music has got a little something for those who want to wear the green jacket without actually winning the event. The company, which hosts celebrity charity events and sells rare items for various Foundations, is selling a Masters Jacket signed by: Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson, Mark O’Meara, Raymond Floyd, Nick Faldo, Fred Couples, Bernhard Langer, Ian Woosnan, Jose Maria Olazabal, Mike Weir, Fuzzy Zoeller, Vijay Singh, Sandy Lyle, Larry Mize, Craig Stadler, George Archer, Gary Brewer, Billy Casper, Phil Mickelson, Bob Goalby, Charles Coody & Tommy Aaron. Check em out for more great stuff, such as an autographed Tom Brady jersey and an NY Greats signed jersey…items aren’t cheap, but proceeds got to charity so you can feel good about yourself.
