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Author: David Astramskas

Aka VincentDa & RedApples fka Expiredpineapples. My alter-ego is a digital-marketing guy in Houston. Won editing awards & created obsolete flash websites that have been featured in mags like Sports Illustrated. Studied film & women at FSU during the golden age of hip-hop. Collects records, laserdiscs, sports memorabilia & toys. Father of 2 daughters that are more athletic and popular on YouTube.
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The Evolution of LeBron James In Video Games (2004-2019)

David Astramskas July 16, 2019

34-year-old LeBron James is entering his 17th NBA season with an NBA2K overall rating of 97! That rating…

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Metta World Peace’s Hilarious 2010 NBA Championship Press Conference

David Astramskas June 17, 2019 No Comments

“I got Wheaties! I got Wheaties box! Where’s my Wheaties box? I got Wheaties!” Ron Artest (now known…

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The Biggest NBA Draft Conspiracies Of All-Time

David Astramskas May 14, 2019

It’s NBA Draft Lottery day, which means I get to do my annual rant about how the NBA…

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2003 | Kobe scores 55 (42 in the 1st half) vs Jordan & the Wizards

David Astramskas March 28, 2019 No Comments

There was a fan in the crowd waving a sign that said “Goodbye Michael, Hello Kobe” during Jordan’s…

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John Stockton’s NBA Records Will Never Ever Be Broken

David Astramskas March 26, 2019 2 Comments

“There absolutely, positively, will never ever be another John Stockton – ever” – Karl Malone

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Happy Birthday Shaq – Best Dunks, Games & Moments from Shaq-Fu

David Astramskas March 6, 2019 No Comments

Each year, one day after my birthday, I get to say Happy Birthday to my favorite NBA player…

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Trae Young’s Ridiculous Week Ends With A Ridiculous Ejection

David Astramskas March 4, 2019 No Comments

Eastern Conference Rookie Of The Month Trae Young’s impressive week started off with a career-high 36 points against…

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Proof Wilt Chamberlain Scored 100: Documentary + Radio Broadcast

David Astramskas March 2, 2019

Video or it didn’t happen, right? Conspiracy theorist will tell you the late great Wilt Chamberlain never scored…

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The Ultimate Collection of Michael Jordan’s Greatest Videos

David Astramskas February 17, 2019

The “man” who is on every player’s Mt. Rushmore of NBA greats, Michael Jordan, turns 56 today. So…

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Best NBA Valentine’s Day Cards Ever

David Astramskas February 14, 2019

To celebrate the Feast of Saint Valentine aka as Valentine’s Day or the day you scramble to find and overpay for flowers …(Read more)

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Vince Carter Looks Back At The 2000 Slam Dunk Contest (Thank You Kenny Smith!)

David Astramskas February 12, 2019

We all need to thank Kenny Smith! Not because he was the perfect compliment to Vince Carter’s epic…

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Full 2001 NBA All-Star Game (Best All-Star Game Ever?)

David Astramskas February 11, 2019 No Comments Video

The greatest comeback in NBA All-Star game history happened at the MCI Center in Washington DC on February…

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From LeBron to Lonzo to Luka: The Youngest Players With A Triple-Double

David Astramskas January 24, 2019 No Comments

There have been 17 players in NBA history to rack up a triple-double before they were legally allowed…

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When Kobe Bryant Scored 81 Points (On His 666th Game)

David Astramskas January 22, 2019 No Comments Video

On this day in history, January 22nd of 2006, in his 666th game, Kobe Bryant had his “Salvador Dali”…

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Hakeem Olajuwon – the Triple/Quadruple/Quintuple Double Threat

David Astramskas January 21, 2019 No Comments Video

When talking about the dominance of Hakeem Olajuwon, people will always bring up mid-90s Hakeem “The Dream” from…

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(2002) Kobe Bryant Scored 56 points in 34 Minutes Against the Grizzlies

David Astramskas January 14, 2019 No Comments

On this day in history, January 14th of 2002, Pau Gasol probably thought to himself, “one day I…

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(2006) The Knicks & Nuggets Brawl, NBA Scoring Leader Carmelo Anthony Suspended 15 Games

David Astramskas December 16, 2018

There’s been a lot of memorable fights at MSG — starting with Joe Louis and Rocky Marciano in…

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KyKy Tandy Hits Chin On The Rim While Dunking On A 7’2″ Center!

David Astramskas December 12, 2018 No Comments

I’ve seen a lot of players — from Michael Jordan to Blake Griffin — hit their heads on…

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Theft, Murder & 1990 Hoops Cards

David Astramskas December 8, 2018 1 Comment

For almost 30 years, the most sought-after card from the over-produced and near-worthless 1990 Hoops product was a…

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13 Minutes of Larry Bird Abusing Defenders With Post Moves

David Astramskas December 7, 2018 1 Comment

How do you want it: spin move, turn around jumper, jump hook, dunk, left hand or right-hand layup?…

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The Greek Freak Keeps Getting Freakier: The Growth of Giannis Antetokounmpo!

David Astramskas December 6, 2018

In 2013, the Milwaukee Bucks used their 15th pick in the NBA Draft on Giannis Antetokounmpo, a raw…

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The Most Disrespectful & Memorable Step Overs In NBA History

David Astramskas December 3, 2018 No Comments

Congratulations to Mario Hezonja on joining an elite club full of NBA Hall of Famers like Allen Iverson,…

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Patrick Beverley Knocks Out Dennis Smith’s Tooth, Gets Ejected For Throwing Ball At Mavs Super Fan

David Astramskas December 3, 2018 No Comments

Believe it or not, Patrick Beverley’s ejection on Sunday night was the first of his career. And it…

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Remembering “The Malice At the Palace” Brawl Between the Pacers & Pistons

David Astramskas November 19, 2018

On this day in history, November 19th of 2004, the infamous Malice at the Palace brawl between the…

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Things You Don’t Know or Remember About Dwyane Wade’s Famous Dunk On Anderson Varejao

David Astramskas November 12, 2018 No Comments

#OTD 9 years ago today, Dwyane Wade threw down one of the most memorable dunks in league history.…

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Pierre Jackson Scores 63, Hits Game-Winner Against Jimmer Fredette (75 PTS!)

David Astramskas November 11, 2018 No Comments

The Lonely God of Shanghai, Jimmer Fredette, put up a career-high 75 points in a 136-137 loss to…

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Pat Connaughton “Put A Couple Brothers On A Poster!”

David Astramskas November 9, 2018 No Comments

Pat Connaughton elevates for the jam! #FearTheDeer 128#DubNation 102 📺: @NBAonTNT pic.twitter.com/KLBgZfwNW8 — NBA (@NBA) November 9, 2018…

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Kyrie Irving Throws Ball Into The Crowd After Jamal Murray Tried To Go For 51 At The Buzzer

David Astramskas November 6, 2018 No Comments

Kyrie threw the ball into the crowd after Jamal Murray's attempt to make 50-points as the game ended…

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Top 5 Best Dunks On Jusuf Nurkic…IN 2018!

David Astramskas November 5, 2018 No Comments

Fans of Jusuf Nurkic know him as The Bosnian Beast. A beast that scored 19 points on 8-of-11…

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5 Times Russell Westbrook Unleashed The Shammgod

David Astramskas November 5, 2018 No Comments

? Russell Westbrook hit Cody Zeller with the Shammgod then showed the crowd a replay! pic.twitter.com/TLhasosPhb — Ballislife.com…

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Remembering Kobe Bryant’s Scoreless NBA Debut in 1996

David Astramskas November 3, 2018

In the summer of 1996 (an amazing summer for hip-hop music, which included the debut album of Jay-Z), a…

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Remembering LeBron James’ Impressive NBA Debut in 2003

David Astramskas October 29, 2018

People remember the steal and the dunk. Some remember an 18-year-old LeBron James had an impressive 25 points,…

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Blake Griffin & The Best 50-Point Games In Pistons’ History

David Astramskas October 24, 2018 No Comments

After coming out of a fake retirement this summer, Blake Griffin is back in a Pistons uniform and…

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American David Samuels Kicked Off Austrian Basketball Team After Sucker Punching Player

David Astramskas October 23, 2018 No Comments

Where’s Brandon Ingram when you need him? I don’t know who the Kermit Washington impersonator is but his…

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Remember The Killer B’s: Ben Simmons & Antonio Blakeney

David Astramskas October 19, 2018 No Comments

Game respect game. @LSUBasketball teammates @BenSimmons25 x @blakeney96! #ThisIsWhyWePlay #KiaTipOff18 pic.twitter.com/XxZFBFmWMk — NBA (@NBA) October 19, 2018 My…

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Undrafted Knicks Rookie Allonzo Trier Shines In NBA Debut

David Astramskas October 18, 2018 No Comments

Knicks coach David Fizdale has so many point guards on the roster he’s playing musical chairs with them.…

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The NBA Dress Code of 2005: Why It Was Created & How Players Reacted To It

David Astramskas October 17, 2018 1 Comment

On this day in history, October 17th of 2005, David Stern made the NBA the first major sports…

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LaMelo Ball Puts Up A 44-Point Triple-Double, Drops Defender With A Penny Hardaway Spin

David Astramskas October 15, 2018 No Comments

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo7PJh2B_tz/?taken-by=ballislife On Sunday, LaMelo Ball had 44 points, 12 assists, 11 rebound, 5 steals, 1 block and 1…

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Steph Curry’s Trainer Explains Why The James Harden Behind-The-Back Move Isn’t A Travel

David Astramskas October 10, 2018 No Comments

Do you think this move by Harden is a travel? pic.twitter.com/g1yZ7ooUEk — Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) October 10, 2018 For…

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Blake Griffin Announces His Retirement On YouTube

David Astramskas October 8, 2018 No Comments

2018 has been a wild year for Blake Griffin. He was traded by the Clippers to the Pistons.…

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