Tweet of the Day: Kenneth Faried

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While Sunday played host to Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals in the NBA, the world of music was treated to hilarity.

Sunday night at the Billboard Music Awards—which netted their highest ratings in 12 years—R&B singer Miguel attempted to platform jump over a group of fans during a performance. Needless to say, his jump did not end well. Additionally, hip hop fans were given behind-the-scenes pictures of Drake on the set of a forthcoming music video for his song, “No New Friends.”

Unfortunately for both Miguel and Drake, fans took to Instagram to demonstrate their photo-editing and comedic prowess using the music stars’ likenesses to make internet memes. Many people have gotten a good laugh at their expense.

Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried showcases his favorite image.

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Washington Wizards forward Chris Singleton took a nice shot at Miguel with his first tweet of the day.

Good mawnin, let's start today by leg dropping some one
@C_SING31
Chris Singleton

Dallas Mavericks reserve center Bernard James was entertained enough to post eight pictures in two tweets.

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Just found this one I'm dying over here! I know I'm late been in the gym all morning, finish and see… http://t.co/xZscHglc2h
@iBall_
Bernard James

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My personal favorite has to be the one of Drake hitting the home run.

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It’s almost believable. Almost.

Whatever their reasons for making the memes, one thing we can be sure of:  internet fans are hilarious.

Keep on doing what you do internet fans.

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Sheridan Hoops Rookie Rankings: Week 14

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Damian Lillard’s path to Rookie of the Year just seems to get easier every week.

In addition to his unwavering play at the game’s toughest position, the point guard of the Portland Trail Blazers has yet to miss a game this season, which many of his fellow classmates have been unable to say lately.

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Bernucca: In case you haven’t noticed, Celtics have issues, too

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While all of the focus has been on the soap opera swirl around the Los Angeles Lakers, the NBA’s other similarly storied franchise has its own set of issues.

The Boston Celtics also raised expectations by adding some key pieces in the offseason, then promptly stumbled out of the gate. But there were no death stares, insurrections, coach beheadings or panic moves.

But there are some problems in Beantown. Let’s allow team leader Kevin Garnett to explain.

“You can’t speed chemistry up,” Garnett said. “I think the more practice, the more you get familiar with each other. There’s no hit the fast forward button here. You’ve got Comcast; some shows you can’t fast forward through. You’ve just got to let it go through and watch the silly ass commercials and be pissed, right? This is what this is.

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Five reasons to feel positive about the Dallas Mavericks

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(This is another in a series of 30 guest columns that will run in October, when optimism reigns supreme across the NBA. The theme will be “Five Reasons to Feel Positive About … ” We encourage you to follow the authors on Twitter and visit their sites. – CS)

mavs small logoThe early portion of the free agency period gave off the appearance that the sky was literally falling on the Dallas Mavericks. The chase to try to land Deron Williams fell short as the Mavericks lost a two-team race.

Then there was a radical rollercoaster of Jason Kidd updates shortly after the Williams news. Signs pointed to Kidd returning to the Mavericks, but he decided to take the same offer from the New York Knicks. The Mavericks also decided to let Jason Terry walk as a free agent. The former Sixth Man Award winner ended up joining the Boston Celtics.

The goal was to replenish the roster with a true running mate alongside Dirk Nowitzki, which ultimately didn’t work out. But the Mavericks’ front office pulled some rabbits out of their collective hat and put together a roster that could be one of the deepest teams Dallas has had in recent history and definitely takes the cake in name recognition.

So as the new-look Mavericks head into a new world, there are a few things fans can feel positive about for the 2012-13 season.

1. Rick Carlisle is still the coach

The Mavericks had eight free agents entering the offseason, and that didn’t include their coach. The front office of owner Mark Cuban and president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson made sure bringing back Rick Carlisle was the No. 1 priority. It appears Carlisle will be in the fold for at least another four years.

Carlisle pushed all of the right buttons en route to the team’s first NBA championship in 2011. He had the pulse of the team and had his players buy into his system of day-to-day progression. Known as one of the best in-game X-and-O coaches, he will have his hands full as he tries to incorporate essentially a brand new roster.

Carlisle has grown and developed as a person and coach, and that has shown over his last few years with the Mavericks. He is more open to suggestion from his players and tries to incorporate their skills within his system to form a symbiotic relationship.

The Mavericks have new pieces such as Elton Brand and Chris Kaman who can operate on the low block. They also have guards such as O.J. Mayo and Darren Collison who can push the tempo. Carlisle has new toys in the toy box. It’s hard not to have faith in the coach. He will do everything he can to ensure the team is successful.

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