“No matter how good you are, there’s a lot of luck involved.” – Reggie Miller
Tag Archives: Basketball
The Forgotten 1
It has become apparent to me that the more time passes, the more people tend to forget just how great of a basketball player Tracy McGrady was. Had injuries not derailed so much of his career, we would be discussing him and Kobe and debating who was greater. Don’t believe me? Go check their stats from 2001 – 2004 and then get back to me. Also, of the two of them, TMac is the only one to record a PER of over 30 in a season.
This quick illustration is my tribute to one of the (if not THE) most talented offensive players in the history of the NBA. I did three versions so whether you remember his epic showdown as a Raptor with Vince and The Franchise in the 2000 dunk contest (okay, TMac and Francis were really just playing for second but they definitely brought it), his 62 point explosion as a member of the Orlando Magic or his amazing 13 points in 33 seconds in the Rockets red – there’s a version for you.
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PIP
“Sometimes a player’s greatest challenge is coming to grips with his role on the team.” – Scottie Pippen
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The Hawk
“After learning about Connie Hawkins as a teenager, there were a lot of comparisons, but there is only one Connie Hawkins.” – Julius Erving
This is available as an open edition print in the Dark Wing Store.
The Glove
“It is much easier to be the hunter than the hunted. When you are the one not expected to do anything, you play better.” — Gary Payton
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Uncle Drew
“What these young bloods have to understand, that this game has always been and will always be about buckets.” – Bill Russell to Uncle Drew
I had to do an illustration of my favorite PG in the game right now – at least until Derrick Rose returns – Uncle Drew aka Kyrie Irving.
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MJ50
In honor of the GOAT aka Michael Jordan turning 50 this weekend, I’m offering this 20″ x 24″ Special Edition 1 of 1 Jordan print (signed and numbered on metallic paper) from my ‘Kings of the NBA’ series for $100 (originally $250).
Contact me if you are interested. I also offer free shipping to the continental United States.
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If you order this print, I will also throw in a free 8″ x 10″ print of either of these Jordan inspired illustrations:
Z-Bo: Part II
“I couldn’t open my [electronic] gate. I had to open it manually, and I broke the gate.” – Zach Randolph
During my ‘Face the NBA’ project where I did an illustration of a different NBA player every day for 30 days, there was an illustration of Memphis’ PF Zach Randolph that never really sat that well with me. One commenter went so far as to say it looked like his face was melting…and he wasn’t wrong. So here’s the illustration I feel that the big man deserves.
This is an open edition print available in the Dark Wing Store.
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Boom Dizzle aka The Bodyguard aka B-Diddy aka Baron Davis
Commissioned illustration of Baron Davis from the ‘We Believe’ Warriors that upset embarrassed the heavily-favored Dallas Mavericks in 2007.
This is not currently available as a print.
The Dunk
“Little man, you got me little man…that was good little man…that was a nice dunk…don’t bring it in again little man!” – Hakeem Olajuwon
There’s not much to cheer about when it comes to the Phoenix Suns these days so this is to remind Suns fans of the good times…you know, before Robert Sarver, Lon Babby and Lance Blanks.
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