That's right, guys, it's my fault the Rockets lost this game. You see, I lit a spark under Dwyane Wade tonight, and I'm pretty sure his performance was entirely to put me in my place. You see, my buddy and I were chosen to be "honorary captains" for the game this evening. We had the opportunity to go out to center court during the shootaround. We met with Shane Battier for Houston, Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem for Miami, and the refereeing crew before the game began. Shane was, as expected, a really nice and approachable guy... surprisingly easy to talk to. My buddy and I shook hands with Shane as I told my friend that he should have worn his Battier jersey instead of wearing a Landry jersey like mine. The refs then brought Haslem and Wade over and again we shook hands and exchanged pleasantries, nice to meet you, all that. At this point, Dan Crawford asks if we had anything we wanted to say to Battier. My friend looks over and says, "Yeah, just no triple overtime tonight." Crawford looks at me and asks, "You?" I say, "Just bring home the W." Crawford then asks, "Anything to say to him?" and gestures towards Wade. My buddy says nothing. I pause, then look Wade in the eye and say, "Yeah... I hope you bring home the L." Everybody had a laugh, with Crawford adding, "Well, at least he's honest!" We shake hands will everyone again (though I completely flubbed my handshake with Haslem, and it wound up being an awkward wrist shake) and then are escorted back to our seats. So suffice it say, this (despite Shane and D-Wade completely ignoring what I told them to do!) was the coolest night I've ever had as a Rockets fan. Hope you enjoyed the story, and again, sincere apologies for talking $#!t to Dwyane Wade and making him completely roast our asses! Pics below courtesy of moestavern19 (I would be the guy with the longer hair, no hat, for the record): Spoiler Meeting Shane Spoiler Shaking hands with Wade Spoiler Anything to say to Shane? Spoiler Just get the W. Spoiler Haha! Talking a little trash to Wade (hint: bad idea).
I got naked pics of Shane Battier. It was blackmail. ... Or a guy with the organization just came up randomly and asked if we wanted to be. It doesn't entail anything other than being able to hang out at midcourt a few minutes, meet a couple players and the refs, and I guess "imparting words" to each of the actual team captains. ****ing awesome one way or the other.
I'd say you're off the hook. It wasn't so much D-Wade, but more of a complete lack of defense that killed us (of which Wade took advantage of). So I'll forgive you... this time. How do you get down there anyway?
Wow, very cool stuff. Clutchfans has some of the luckiest and best fans in the NBA. Thanks for the thread and pics.
That's koo man!!!ur real lucky 2 be able 2 experience that. It sucks that they lost but still, real koo experience 4 u
