Dirk WIRK stickers, signs, and shirts ~ http://www.NewDirkShirt.com

The past few days have been busy because I've been slammed at work, but I know I need to post before things I want to put out there become less relevant.

As I was leaving the Cubs v Phillies game on Thursday, my friend (i.e. Mandy) sent me a picture of a Dirk WIRK sticker.  It was on a trashcan.  Immediately I wanted to know what was going on.... 

On Sunday, as I was headed to Game 6 of the NBA Finals in Miami and I received a picture of some Mavs fans with signs...  They had huge Dirk WIRK signs!  As soon as I saw the picture (i.e. sent from Mandy), I told her I was on my way to the arena and had to figure out what was going on.  At half-time I raced past an usher and my friend who writes for Yahoo! Basketball to head down to their section to chat with them (i.e. and pose with the sign).

****  Incidentally my writer friend texted me just after the opening tip to ask, "U have anything to do with dirk signs that say wirk on em".  Too funny.  The answer is, "No".

Here's a picture of the nice Mavericks fans who explained the signs to me and gave me the name "Jordan Rogers" as a person to try to locate to get more information about the Dirk WIRK campaign.

Here's the story as best as I can remember it, after talking to the couple and Jordan Rogers.  Jordan refers to himself as Dirksy's contact person.  As much as I'd like to think it is, the WIRK is NOT a reference to or about me.  It's a play on words since Dirk works (i.e. therefore WIRKs) hard etc.  It's a spelling thing, not a couple/stalker/creepy thing.  ****  Although I will admit, Dirk is uber-handsome when his hair is shorter/shaved.  I've been lobbying with my contacts to set up a quick introduction over pizza or something simple, because I'd love to pick his brain for a few minutes.  But enough about that.  I digress...

The website for the Dirk WIRK shirts and the Ghostface Drillah shirt is http://www.newdirkshirt.com/.  If you're a Dirk Nowtizki fan and/or a Dallas Mavericks fan, you should check it out.  As a basketball fan who always find herself defending the purity of the sport and the competition, I find it refreshing that the Mavericks defeated the Miami Heat this year.

I was at the Nike Party during NBA All-Star weekend this year and I remember Dirk playfully giving Kobe Bryant the "L" (i.e. a loser signal) and Kobe smiling and laughing it off.  I thought that was a great moment and amazing foreshadowing...

Dirk isn't a flashy player.  By now, if you watch ESPN you've seen the footage of him in the gym shooting his off-balance fade aways with his shooting coach.  The man works/wirks hard and I think these shirts are a great way to support and show my appreciation of his effort towards the sport.

I don't know him, but Dirk seems like a solid, class act.  I'm happy my last name rhymes with his first.  For the past few NBA playoffs series, on the way to the 2011 NBA Championship I've changed my facebook status to Wirk "hearts" Dirk.  These shirts are beyond cool.  Check them out.

****  Disclaimer:  These are NOT my shirts.  I do not get any money for promoting them.


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Ron Artest: Zero to Hero ~ Lakers defeat the Suns, Game 5 Western Conference Finals

The Phoenix Suns' Jason Richardson banked his 3-pointer to tie the game at 101, but the story of the game is Ron Artest's buzzer beater.  Ron Artest went from zero to hero in less than a minute! Kobe Bryant launched the ball, and Artest was in the right place at the right time to get the rebound and shoot a bunny shot as time expired.  What a finish! The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Phoenix Suns, 103-101, to take Game 5 at the Staples Center.

Did you see Artest shoot the 3 to go 1/8?  Then did you see Artest get the rebound and put in the game winner?  WOW.

Who do you have winning Game 6?  Who do you have winning the Western Conference Finals?

****  Better question:  Has anyone ever eaten deep fried avocado?  I know how Alvin Gentry feels about it, but I am still curious!  Here's the video I snagged from youtube of him getting sick.

I've already been to the Staples Center, so I'm not over-zealous about going again...  I was there for the Utah Jazz v Lakers game back in April 2009.  Seems like that game was ages ago!

Rooting for the Lakers to beat the Jazz

Game 6 is in Phoenix, on Saturday, with the Lakers up 3-2.  I'll be there at the US Airways Center, and I'm definitely excited to check out a new venue.  FYI - I need to buy a new hat, because I'll be rooting for the Suns!

Will you be there, too?!?!


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Game 5: Celtics v Cavs ~ Quotes from a Massacre

Game 5: Boston Celtics v Cavaliers ~ Quotes from a massacre:

Texts/Facebook Exchanges:

Jack: Maybe it's Antawn.  He has that loser gene.  Money line would've been dope.
Me: What was it?
Jack: +290.
Me: I'm trying to open a window to throw myself out.
Jack:  You'd probably land on a Celtics fan.

Jomo: Future Cavs coach options
Me: Calipari was at the game
Jomo: And Cleveland won't be put on probation

Gary: I was just checking on you.  This is ugly.
Me: You, Nev, and everyone that has my number... Thanks, I'll type - but I'm not talking...
Gary:  I completely understand.

Teri:  Ur head must be exploding
Me:  I have the worst headache... I'd open a window and try to throw myself out, but the Cavs don't care so why should I?!?!
Teri:  Just an ass whipping
Me:  Completely

Nev:  How are you feeling?
Me:  Numb.  I feel nothing.  The Cavs are pulling a "Ken Griffey Jr.".  They never woke up.

Friend: LeBron is LeInvisible.
Me: My friend calls him LeBrick.

Cornel:  So impressed with the Celtics!!!
Me:  You should be ashamed of yourself.  You're a Lakers fan!  :-P

Scott:  If they F this game up, kiss the season adios!!
Me:  If they f this up I'm adopting the Suns... Currently, I'm resisting the urge to check out the nba store to purchase my suns hat right now...
Scott: C'Mon girl, the wagon is fillin up!
Me:  Shotgun!!!

Tweets:

LeBronsElbow Sorry for the delay. I was checking with LeBron's balls to see if they are still attached. They are, but oddly they were singing showtunes.

THEWIRK after the #cavs and #celtics debacle, how is justin bieber still a trending topic worldwide?!?! what is wrong with people? i don't get it.

blazersedge LeGon Fishing.

FisolaNYDN In the final minutes Quicken Loans Arena was nearly empty. Will look this way if and when LeBron leaves. Looks like he's checked out already

TurnerSportsEJ remember that note about the possiblility of the first OT game of the playoffs tonight? Never mind.

sportsguy33 Breaking news: ESPN's Ric Bucher reports that Cleveland has fired head coach Mike Brown.
****  I had to reply:  Dont tease me.  It's mean @ sportsguy33 Breaking news: ESPN's Ric Bucher reports that Cleveland has fired head coach Mike Brown.

At least I could watch comfortably in my hotel room.  I feel bad for the fans who saw it all in person.  Wow.  The Cavs really have to "bring it" on Thursday in Boston...  Enough said.


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