I doubt many players or sports fans spend a lot of time thinking about NBA player photos. They’re sort of like the pictures we took in school. The sooner they were over with the better and if we never saw them again in our lives, it would probably be fine by us.
That said, whenever I see a strange player photo pop up on my internet browser I always wonder what was running through the mind of the player when the picture was snapped.
Sean Williams, Nets: “I was almost a lottery pick and played 18 minutes a game last season and the Nets are going to send me to the D-league? Pshhhh. Whatever.”
Stephon Marbury, Knicks: “This is how you smile when you get paid $20 million and don’t have to do a single thing.”
Glen Davis, Celtics: “I’m going to go with the surprised baby look.”
Luke Walton, Lakers: “I would totally still be in the NBA if my dad wasn’t Bill Walton. Totally.”
Adam Morrison, Bobcats: “Is it 4:20 yet? No? Well, it’s 4:20 somewhere!”
Kevin Garnett, Celtics: “I will drink your milkshake.”
Rip Hamilton, Pistons: “You’ll never guess what’s hidden in my beard.”
Aaron Gray, Bulls: “Seriously, I need those TPS reports by noon. Quit screwing around.”
Sasha Pavlovic, Cavs: “I must break you.”
Chris Anderson, Nuggets: “You should totally come see my band play tonight. We’re opening for the Offspring.”
Joakim Noah, Bulls: “Dude, can I catch a ride to the Ben Harper concert tonight?”
Walter Herrmann, Pistons: “People say that I look like Fabio. Seriously, they do.”
Brandan Wright, Warriors: “Maybe if I smile weird it will take the focus off my ears.”
Sasha Vujacic, Lakers: “I don’t know why people find me so annoying.”
Andrew Bogut: “I wish people would quit saying that I look like Luke Russert.”
Baron Davis, Clippers: “I just signed with the Clippers and now Elton will sign. This is going to be great!”
D.J. Mbenga, Lakers: “…”
