Stephen Curry’s name is a type of food
While Stephen Curry is still a Dub, it’s fun to think of some potential nicknames for the sharpshooting kid from Davidson. Golden State of Mind is polling readers about the nickname Masala, which rolls off the tongue, but gets two big thumbs down from four out of five voters. Commenters have suggested Steph The Chef, Ghostface Killer, and Ice Cold. Scoop Jackson (shudder) tackled this very topic early last season, ultimately deciding that “no made-up, contrived nickname is going to fully describe what Wardell Stephen Curry II accomplishes when he balls.”
For the record, Amare Stoudemire’s made-up, contrived nickname, which is tattooed on his arm, is STAT (Standing Tall and Talented). SSAT (Standing Small and Talented), like Curry, doesn’t work quite as well.
…Other linkage, not including Billy Mays (R.I.P.) pitching the perfect solution for cleaning up the mess in Warriorland. Kaboom wouldn’t make a bad nickname, either…
Clint Dempsey and Landon Donovan staked the U.S. to a 2-0 lead in the Confederations Cup final, but the Brazilian machine stormed back to deal the Americans a lesson-filled loss. Ratto
A reporter starts his preview of NFL teams leading up to the start of training camp with the league’s worst team. Guess who? Hint: It rhymes with “Haters.” Our favorite part, besides the projected record (2-14): “Oakland is officially the most dysfunctional franchise in the NFL and perhaps all of U.S. professional sports (or just ahead of the Clippers).” Looking forward to similar previews in the weeks to come! Washington Times
A new barbershop owner paints the walls of what was a Raiders shrine red. Why not just paint a giant “SF” logo on the door while you’re at it? Auburn Journal
Steve Young sent a surprise congratulatory video to 10 new Eagle Scouts in Manteca. I’m sure it was nice, but we’d rather see Emmitt Smith recite the Boy Scout Oath. “On my honorary, I will do my best, to dutify God, and my country, and to obedience the Scout Law, to help other people at all times, to keep myself physics Cali strong, mentally awakening, and more all straight.” Manteca Bulletin
Wake up with a giant cup of (information and analysis about Niners rookie running back Glen) Coffee. Niners Nation
Ryan Sadowski, a 12th-round pick in 2003, makes a sparkling major league debut in Milwaukee but could be optioned back to Fresno soon. Extra Baggs
The Sharks’ draft may have been dull, but the summer likely won’t be. Purdy
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By Scott on Monday, June 29th, 2009 at 5:30 am.
Tags: Golden State Warriors, Oakland Raiders, San Francisco 49ers, San Francisco Giants, San Jose Sharks