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As many suspected would inevitably happen, the NBA had stepped in and ordered Mark Cuban to start allowing bloggers into the locker room. At last, those with Movable Type software can finally have the opportunity to see Devean George's penis. Cuban, of course, isn't taking this lying down.
In response, Cuban has said he is encouraging ALL bloggers to apply for credentials. You might take this as a positive thing if he weren't saying it with such a smirk.
"Which means we will encourage all bloggers to apply, whether they be someone on blogspot who has been posting for a couple weeks, kids blogging for their middle school Web site or those that work for big companies," wrote Cuban, a blogger himself. "We won't discriminate at all."
That's pretty awesome, actually; Cuban is being a dick to prove a point, but it's a good point: Seriously, then, what IS the difference? It's really just a URL, right? What counts as "credentialed" again? If True Hoop weren't at ESPN, would Henry Abbott be less qualified to come in the locker room?
Predictably, now the Associated Press Sports Editors are mad.
"With all due respect for the potential journalism talent in the middle school ranks, this rebuttal smacks with the tartness of sour grapes," Fannin, managing editor for sports and features at the Kansas City Star wrote in an e-mail. "Is this really the standard the NBA wants to set for blogging?
"We're not asking the Mavericks or Mark Cuban to discriminate," added Fannin, who earlier in his career worked at The News. "We're simply seeking a common-sense distinction between someone who blogs professionally as part of an accredited media's beat coverage and someone who buys a ticket to the game."
So now EVERYBODY's mad. Say what you will about Cuban, but he's no dummy.
NBA Tells Dallas Mavericks To Allow Locker Room Access To Bloggers [Dallas Morning News]
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Cuban's reality show > FrankTV.
But barely.
What? Is this "Douchebags that Grew Up in Pittsburgh" day?
"Joey, ever seen a grown man naked?"
Oh my god. I'm going to see SO MANY PENISES.
Must've been Robo-tripping when he did that Kidd trade.
@Frank Beamers Goiter: Geez, actually, that's a Diet Coke bottle, but it looked like cold medicine for some reason. Screw it.
@apostles03: What? Is this "Douchebags that Grew Up in Pittsburgh and have an unhealthy fascination with the Cubs' organization" day?
/more accuratified
Someone who buys a ticket for the game > Fannin.
Oh yeah, by the way Fannin, Kansas City doesn't even have an NBA team . . . so fuck off!
Any Deadspinners who live in Texas NEED to apply for press passes IMMEDIATELY.
"We're not asking the Mavericks or Mark Cuban to discriminate," added Fannin, who earlier in his career worked at The News. "We're simply seeking a common-sense distinction between someone who blogs professionally as part of an accredited media's beat coverage and someone who buys a ticket to the game."
Actually, Fannin, you are asking them to discriminate, which isn't a bad thing unless you want Cuban to keep Jews, blacks and asians out as well. Then, that might be a bad thing.
@UkraineNotWeak: "Have you ever been to a Turkish prison?"
This will finally be resolved with Cuban's new show Who wants to be a Mavs blogger?
Can anyone possibly doubt that this guy suffers from a raging case of Asperger's? His social debilitations are profound.
@The Fan's Attic:
Black Jewsih bloggers are in real trouble. Sorry, Unsilent!
Wait, what?
Cuban also discriminates against all barbers and hairstylists.
Cuban, of course, isn't taking this lying down.
He's taking it doggy style just so he can see his O-face.
You know, I wish I was rich enough to be a dick with total impunity.
I can see it now. Potential Mavs groupies starting blogs and applying for press passes. Then Cuban takes them all back to make a "Cuban sandwich." Yes, Cuban knows exactly what he's doing.
it must be those emo bangs.
Dirk Nowitzki must hate Jews too right, and really like David Hasselhoff?
"At last, those with Movable Type software can finally have the opportunity to see Devean George's penis."
Look what seeing Robert Traylor's penis do for you, Will. There is gold in them gonads.
"First, how do we get them out of the basement?
You bloggers are going to cover my team? O RELY?
Wait? There are "professional" bloggers?
@UkraineNotWeak: Do you like movies about gladiators?
Also, from what I'm gathering in this post, "kids blogging for their middle school Web site" will "have the opportunity to see Devean George's penis".
Before we know it, SID's at major universities will get busted with child porn on their... wait, what?
Does this mean I never have to buy a ticket to a Mavs game again? Just start a blog the day before and request a guess pass. Can my blog be me passing my notebook around to my friends? Then there is no software at all. I might be on to something
The jokes on Cuban anyone who is a pamphleteer can also get a media credential
@ASox: The Magic aren't here yet, but they're on the way.
Oh well, it doesn't look like there will be many Mavs games left to cover this season anyway
He clearly attended the same backhanded compliment school as my mother-in-law.
Seriously, anyone know ANYONE with HD Net? (crickets)
Thought so.
@Lupicas!XofullofBile: If this is true, I deduce that all Cubans like to watch themselves have sex. (See Canseco, Jose)
Fannin is just pissed because he has a raft of Nate Archibald feature pieces he was never able to file.
@muggsybogues: (raises hand)
"The Mavericks looked pretty good for three quarters, but I had to leave press row early because I have a bio quiz to study for and we're playing volleyball in gym class during third period. Yipee!"
I'm going to come with cookies for Jason Kidd.
Do these middle schoolers get to bring along the teacher they're banging?
Because they are going to need a ride to the arena anyway.
Now does this mean that Rod Benson can finally get into an NBA locker room? Because then I am all for it.
@muggsybogues: Here, thank you Everest cable. While you may have been a horrible business venture for Aquila, you do provide an outstanding channel selection.
Holy shit ...
GET KIGE PASSES NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@muggsybogues: Actually, I have HDNET. It's one of the primary media outlets in Gary Bettman's plan for the NHL to take over the world. And it's great if you like watching shitty episodes of "Star Trek: Bakula" in glorious HD.
@muggsybogues: Of course Comcast in Chicago has HD Net but no Big Ten Network
/pisses on cable box
You're just making his penis richer.
@Wyshynski: Don't forget about Get Out!.
Such exotic locations. Mesmerizing, really.
@CubsDynasty: Same here in Wisconsin.
It's a good thing the bloggers will only be busy for a couple of weeks, seeing as how the Mavs are going to miss the playoffs. Did I say that?
/dirk's mangled leg
The meltdown of Cuban is really going to be fun to watch.
Over/under until he starts wearing Kleenex boxes on his feet to Mavs home games is next January.
Your 2008 Upper Class Twit of the Year!
Mark Cuban must have been cheesed out of his fucking mind to ever think this "ban" would stick...
I think the 'Ladies...' crew needs to get somebody into that locker room.
I only want to add that the plural for penis should be penii. cuz it looks cooler.
How did I not know until today that Mariotti was from Little Washington?
I always knew Cuban was from Mt Lebo...
@David Hume: You don't have to be rich to be a dick with total impunity. My cousin is broke and he's a raging asshole.
@Wyshynski: Don't forget Arrested Development reruns.
Because opening up the DVD case and turning on the DVD player is such a hassle.
@NovakAintNoJokovic:
"Nothing But Trailers" FTW!
Way late on this, but well done:
At last, those with Movable Type software can finally have the opportunity to see Devean George's penis. Cuban, of course, isn't taking this lying down.
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