Dumpy's Summer League Adventure

[GMJ]

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<div align='left'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Miles and miles of perfect white sandy beaches. Disney World. Humidity that would curl your toenails. Snakes in the swimming pool. Summer thunderstorms that would put the Kodo Drummers to shame. Living in Florida has its advantages—some might say “quirks”—but nothing can compare to the opportunity to attend the Pepsi Pro Summer League at the Magic’s training facility in Orlando. So when the Nets graciously offered me a press pass for their game Friday against Indiana (thanks Suss!) I jumped all over it.</div>

Nets Daily Blog

haha I love how your game pass has Dumpy on it; great read!
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[pegs]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>I then approached N.Y. Post beat writer Fred Kerber, and shyly introduced myself. “Fred? I’m ___, from NetsDaily,” I said, using my real name. “Dumpy!” he practically shouted. “Al [Iannazzone] will be so jealous that I got to meet you!” Fred was kind enough to allow me to join him for a bite to eat during the break, during which he filled me in on what Kiki was doing: The Nets were about to sign Jarvis Hayes. In return, I explained why I use the handle “Dumpy.” You’ll have to ask him that one.</div>

hahaha that's crazyawesome.

Wait, Dumpy, you knew about Hayes before everyone else?

 

[Dumpy]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (pegs @ Jul 13 2008, 10:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>I then approached N.Y. Post beat writer Fred Kerber, and shyly introduced myself. “Fred? I’m ___, from NetsDaily,” I said, using my real name. “Dumpy!” he practically shouted. “Al [Iannazzone] will be so jealous that I got to meet you!” Fred was kind enough to allow me to join him for a bite to eat during the break, during which he filled me in on what Kiki was doing: The Nets were about to sign Jarvis Hayes. In return, I explained why I use the handle “Dumpy.” You’ll have to ask him that one.</div>

hahaha that's crazyawesome.

Wait, Dumpy, you knew about Hayes before everyone else?
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I think Dave D. broke it a few hours earlier . . .it may have been up on NetsDaily that morning, wheile I was driving to Orlando.

 

[Petey]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (pegs @ Jul 13 2008, 10:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>I then approached N.Y. Post beat writer Fred Kerber, and shyly introduced myself. “Fred? I’m ___, from NetsDaily,” I said, using my real name. “Dumpy!” he practically shouted. “Al [Iannazzone] will be so jealous that I got to meet you!” Fred was kind enough to allow me to join him for a bite to eat during the break, during which he filled me in on what Kiki was doing: The Nets were about to sign Jarvis Hayes. In return, I explained why I use the handle “Dumpy.” You’ll have to ask him that one.</div>

hahaha that's crazyawesome.

Wait, Dumpy, you knew about Hayes before everyone else?
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Is Sussman a poster here too?

-Petey

 

[ghoti]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Petey @ Jul 14 2008, 12:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (pegs @ Jul 13 2008, 10:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>I then approached N.Y. Post beat writer Fred Kerber, and shyly introduced myself. “Fred? I’m ___, from NetsDaily,” I said, using my real name. “Dumpy!” he practically shouted. “Al [Iannazzone] will be so jealous that I got to meet you!” Fred was kind enough to allow me to join him for a bite to eat during the break, during which he filled me in on what Kiki was doing: The Nets were about to sign Jarvis Hayes. In return, I explained why I use the handle “Dumpy.” You’ll have to ask him that one.</div>

hahaha that's crazyawesome.

Wait, Dumpy, you knew about Hayes before everyone else?
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Is Sussman a poster here too?

-Petey
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[cpawfan]

Good stuff Dumpy

 

[Kid Chocolate]

Maybe SUPERB is Stephen A Smith, because that caps lock typing style is him always screaming?

 

[pegs]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Kid Chocolate @ Jul 14 2008, 12:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Maybe SUPERB is Stephen A Smith, because that caps lock typing style is him always screaming?</div>

Must be. I was also thinking maybe CARTER15NETS...but then again, I think SAS hates Carter

 

[TheBeef]

Came all the way to Orlando and didnt even visit me....I couldnt be more hurt....

 

[FOMW]

Great job, Dumpy!

 

[kdub]

Yeah, awesome stuff Dumpy!

I hope the Nets invite you to come to Utah's summer league!

 

[soul driver]

awesome stuff!!

 

[Dumpy]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (TheBeef @ Jul 13 2008, 11:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Came all the way to Orlando and didnt even visit me....I couldnt be more hurt....</div>

next time . . .

 

[Dumpy]

thanx everyone

 

[soul driver]

did I read this right, you're in your 20's?
for some reason I was always under the impression that you were an older gentleman (in early to mid 30's )

 

[SportsTicker]

This is why we at NetsDaily are thrilled whenever the Dumpster can take time away from Mrs. Dumpy and the kids, brew up a cup of coffee and hit the laptop running.

Congratulations and thanks.

 

[ghoti]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (soul driver @ Jul 14 2008, 09:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>did I read this right, you're in your 20's?
for some reason I was always under the impression that you were an older gentleman (in early to mid 30's )</div>

Ten years the other way, my man.

 

[Master Shake]

Dumpy is only in his 20's! No way, he's like 45.

 

[soul driver]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ Jul 14 2008, 09:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (soul driver @ Jul 14 2008, 09:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>did I read this right, you're in your 20's?
for some reason I was always under the impression that you were an older gentleman (in early to mid 30's )</div>

Ten years the other way, my man.
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thought so.
it sucks being dyslexic sometimes.

 

[Dumpy]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (King Shake @ Jul 14 2008, 09:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Dumpy is only in his 20's! No way, he's like 45.</div>

I'm way younger than FOMW.

 

[Master Shake]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Dumpy @ Jul 14 2008, 10:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (King Shake @ Jul 14 2008, 09:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Dumpy is only in his 20's! No way, he's like 45.</div>

I'm way younger than FOMW.
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Oh shit, I can't wait until she rights you up some huge essay on women rights.

 

[Petey]

I'm always shocked at a grown man addressing Dumpy as such. I remember during the get together, I had problems calling him, Dumpy.

-Petey

 

[cpawfan]

I know his real name and can't imagine calling him anything other than Dumpy

 

[SportsTicker]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (cpawfan @ Jul 14 2008, 10:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I know his real name and can't imagine calling him anything other than Dumpy</div>


No comment.

 

[Dumpy]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Petey @ Jul 14 2008, 10:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I'm always shocked at a grown man addressing Dumpy as such. I remember during the get together, I had problems calling him, Dumpy.

-Petey</div>

sometimes it feels weird to me, too. I just needed a nickname the first time I posted on a message board a long, long, time ago, and things have gotten out of hand.

IIRC, another poster immediately accused me of being Net Income under a different handle.

 

[cpawfan]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Dumpy @ Jul 14 2008, 11:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Petey @ Jul 14 2008, 10:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I'm always shocked at a grown man addressing Dumpy as such. I remember during the get together, I had problems calling him, Dumpy.

-Petey</div>

sometimes it feels weird to me, too. I just needed a nickname the first time I posted on a message board a long, long, time ago, and things have gotten out of hand.

IIRC, another poster immediately accused me of being Net Income under a different handle.
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In those days one was either accused of being NI under a different handle or accused by NI of being someone else under a different handle

 

[Dumpy]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (cpawfan @ Jul 14 2008, 10:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Dumpy @ Jul 14 2008, 11:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Petey @ Jul 14 2008, 10:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I'm always shocked at a grown man addressing Dumpy as such. I remember during the get together, I had problems calling him, Dumpy.

-Petey</div>

sometimes it feels weird to me, too. I just needed a nickname the first time I posted on a message board a long, long, time ago, and things have gotten out of hand.

IIRC, another poster immediately accused me of being Net Income under a different handle.
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In those days one was either accused of being NI under a different handle or accused by NI of being someone else under a different handle
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I was thinking of those times the other day. it was back when people were just starting to grasp the power of the internet to find and communicate with people with similar interests. I did the compuserve and prodigy bits ten years earlier, but around 2000-2002, right about when the Nets suddenly became good, the ability to form and be a part of a vibrant on-line community really blossomed as technology got better and more people became aware of these communities and started to participate. sudenly all these rabid Nets fans had a place to go, right when they all started getting excited about the team. Posting video and pictures, creating polls, hyperlinks to articles or threads, all of that was still off in the future.

 

[soul driver]

whoa, you mean to tell me NI isn't yinetsfan?

 

[FOMW]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Dumpy @ Jul 14 2008, 09:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (King Shake @ Jul 14 2008, 09:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Dumpy is only in his 20's! No way, he's like 45.</div>

I'm way younger than FOMW.
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You had me actually believing this in that "other" thread. Now I find out you're 41-ish. Welcome to middle age, my friend!

 

[Dumpy]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (FOMW @ Jul 14 2008, 11:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Dumpy @ Jul 14 2008, 09:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (King Shake @ Jul 14 2008, 09:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Dumpy is only in his 20's! No way, he's like 45.</div>

I'm way younger than FOMW.
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You had me actually believing this in that "other" thread. Now I find out you're 41-ish. Welcome to middle age, my friend!
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It's still younger than 43!