Elie Seckbach, the Embedded NBA Correspondent, brings his exclusive video reporting to FanHouse. Check back regularly for more videos.
In this exclusive video we hear from members of the Lakers as they visit "Hoop Farm", the basketball camp of Jordan Farmar. Luke Walton tells us why he has not played any basketball all summer, while Trevor Ariza thinks it's great for children to meet NBA players. Hoop Farm is a unique basketball camp that teaches its campers much more than awesome basketball skills, here they practice Yoga and learn about going green.
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Lakers: Bench Mob Visit Unique Hoop Camp
Posted Aug 28th 2008 1:45PM by Elie
Filed under: Lakers, NBA Videos
Mean Machine: Lakers Star Makes Reporter Do 200 Push-Ups
Posted Aug 25th 2008 11:30AM by Elie
Filed under: Lakers, NBA Videos
Elie Seckbach, the Embedded Correspondent, brings his exclusive video reporting to FanHouse. Check back regularly for more videos.
How much of a trick-shot specialist is the Lakers' Sasha Vujacic? FanHouse correspondent Elie Seckbach finds out first-hand through a series of friendly (if not painful) wagers. Proving he's worthy of the nickname "The Machine," Vujacic shows off his impressive marksmanship, and also talks about what he'd be doing if he wasn't a pro hoopster.
Youtube link.
#4 Biggest Bust of the '00s: Rafael Araujo
Posted Aug 7th 2008 1:20PM by Brett Edwards
Filed under: Jazz, Raptors, NBA Draft
This offseason, NBA FanHouse will address important questions about the league. It will be a Summer of Answers. First up: the biggest draft busts of the decade.
Unless you're a fan of the Toronto Raptors or a huge NBA Draft
When you look back at the 2004 draft, everyone taken in the first seven picks before Araujo turned out to be productive NBA (or Euroleague) players. Well, except for Shaun Livingston who had the gruesome knee injury two seasons ago. But that's no biggie, right? The talent level could have simply dropped off after that point, and Araujo could have been the first on a long list of disappointments who just happened to be drafted eighth overall. Unfortunately for him (and the Raptors), this was a very deep draft.
Players selected after Rafael (pronounced "HA-f-eye-ell" if you believe NBA.com) include Al Jefferson, Josh Smith, J.R. Smith, Kevin Martin, Sasha Vujacic, Beno Udrih, Anderson Varejao, Pape Sow ... just seeing if you were still paying attention. The point is this: when a player is selected with the number eight pick, with this much talent still on the board, and his career averages over three seasons are under three points and three rebounds a game, I don't know if "bust" is a strong enough word to describe his NBA status.
Machine Wants to Be Kobe's Besty Friend
Posted Jul 29th 2008 2:30PM by Brett Edwards
Filed under: Lakers, NBA Fans, NBA Videos
After a hiatus that's lasted much too long, The Machine is back, and he's better than ever. This time around he's talking up his desire to be Kobe's "besty friend," and sings a song explaining why he "keeps shooting, he keeps-keeps shooting."
Machine & Kobe = BFF
Amazing effort as always, guys.
[via BDL]
Machine & Kobe = BFF
Amazing effort as always, guys.
[via BDL]
NBA Overseas Defection Watch List Update: Deng, Finley Say No, Gordon Next?
Posted Jul 26th 2008 9:38PM by Matt Moore
Filed under: Bulls, Lakers, Spurs, Euroleague, NBA Awards, NBA Rumors
For those of you wondering, we ask that you keep an eye on that tongue of ours which is firmly tongue in cheek on this list we're compiled. It's not like we're waiting on LeBron James to say "Nah, thanks. I hear Moscow's lovely this time of year." But it's an interesting story, and really, it's the slow part of the offseason. Plus, it definitely looks like there's interest from the clubs overseas in at least exploring offers, even if they're not all being accepted with Josh Childress' zeal. Here's a little review. Okay, so like we said, Machine (Sasha Vujacic) no want Europe dollar. He like America, with shoes and parties and McDonalds.
We find this morning over at the Sporting News that a European club "that's been in the news a lot lately" had its eyes on veteran Spurs shooter Michael Finley. Finley declined however, as it was "not something Michael wants to do at this point in his career" according to his agent. So mark another one off the list, but note the Euroclub approaching a veteran.
Lakers Keep Sasha Vujacic in the States
Posted Jul 25th 2008 8:35PM by Brett Edwards
Filed under: Lakers
We can officially cross one name off of the NBA Overseas Defection Watch List (NBA-ODWL from now on, agreed?), and that's because the Lakers signed Sasha Vujacic to a deal this afternoon. The contract is reportedly for $15M over three years, not a bad raise for someone who took home just $1.76M last season.That was before playing what will forever be known as the Josh Childress card though, which can be defined as "threatening my current team with the prospect of signing a deal to play in Europe if they don't make me an offer that I feel is appropriate." The Lakers' initial offer was for three years, $12M, but apparently the prospect of Sasha heading overseas as early as tonight to begin negotiating (he supposedly had a red-eye flight booked) lit a fire under the team to get a deal in place today.
This is good news for the Lakers, and good news for the league. Sasha's deal is by no means exorbitant for someone with his skill set, unlike the offer that the Lakers declined to match for Ronny Turiaf. And it's very possible that Sasha might have gotten a slightly better offer to play in Europe, but he accepted a fair one to stay and play in the NBA. I think we're likely to see the bulk of restricted free agents do the same thing that Sasha did: use Europe as a bargaining chip, but ultimately, sign with their current team ... as long as they receive a reasonable offer.
It's Officially Time to Start the 'NBA Overseas Defection Watch' List
Posted Jul 25th 2008 2:52AM by Matt Moore
Filed under: Cavaliers, Hawks, Lakers, Rockets, Eastern, Western, Euroleague, NBA Rumors
"Oh, wow, Josh Childress jumped to Greece. That's wild. What a kooky thing to see. Man, what if this were to become a trend in a couple of years? How weird would that be? I mean, clearly it won't happen for a whi ... "Oh.
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For those of you playing our home game, that brings the list of players to have signed or be considering a jump overseas to: Josh Childress, Primoz Brezec, Carlos Delfino, Jorge Garbajosa, Carl Landry, Delonte West, and Sasha Vujacic. That's in the last week. Now clearly, it's not like there's going to be a mass exodus, this is still the NBA. Plus, as Al Horford asked Team USA about today, none of the megastars are going anywhere. But whereas after the Childress signing we asked, "could this be a trend over the next few years?", we now have to ask, "Is this a trend that's taking place now?"
It's clear that free agents, especially restricted free agents, are evaluating their options, and coming to the conclusion that Europe offers them a lot more opportunities than the NBA under the current CBA. The question now becomes how does the NBA respond? Increased agreements with international leagues for great fluidity back and forth? Higher reliance on the pitifully resourced D-League? Or the customary Stern brand of ignoring the problem until it's on fire in your yard? Is this a problem? This is a situation that's evolving faster than we can understand it, at least from where we're at right now.
NBA Free Agency Live Chat
Posted Jul 9th 2008 2:00PM by Brett Edwards
Filed under: NBA Rumors, NBA Transactions
This NBA free agency thing has been absolutely bonkers, hasn't it? Baron Davis opts out, signs with the Clippers. Elton Brand now has no reason to leave, as the Clips finally got him some help, so he goes ahead and ... signs with the Sixers for similar dollars. Huh? Corey Maggette, despite all the rumors, takes the big payday with Golden State.
And we're not finished. There's still the matter of Josh Smith and Andre Iguodala, as well as smaller pieces like James Posey, Sasha Vujacic, and Ronny Turiaf. Madness, people. Join me and my fellow FanHousers at 3PM EST to discuss.
Sasha 'The Machine' Vujacic Gloats About His Game 3 Performance
Posted Jun 17th 2008 2:55PM by Brett Edwards
Filed under: Celtics, Lakers, NBA Videos
In the latest "Machine" video from Lakers-Fan.com, Sasha is all full of himself after his one decent performance of the Finals. This isn't your father's Sasha, by the way, so I implore you to watch and be amazed at what "Machine" has to say.
"Clutch like Kobe. I tell Kobe, but Kobe ignore." Just one of like, a hundred hilarious lines in this edition, and let's hope that win or lose tonight, we continue to get updates from inside the mind of "Machine."
[via BallHype, BDL, etc.]
"Clutch like Kobe. I tell Kobe, but Kobe ignore." Just one of like, a hundred hilarious lines in this edition, and let's hope that win or lose tonight, we continue to get updates from inside the mind of "Machine."
[via BallHype, BDL, etc.]
NBA Finals: What Drives The Machine
Posted Jun 14th 2008 11:25AM by Elie Seckbach
Filed under: Celtics, Lakers, NBA Playoffs, NBA Videos, Boston, Los Angeles, The Word, FanHouse TV
Elie Seckbach, the Embedded NBA Correspondent, brings his exclusive NBA reporting to FanHouse. Check back here regularly for more videos.
In this video we get an exclusive one on one interview with Lakers shooting guard Sasha Vujacic who is better known as The Machine. Sasha shows us his unique ball handling skills while sharing with us what annoys him. Around 1:30 into the video we find out what's the secret of his success.
AOL Video link. Youtube link.
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