While it’s far from a feel good story, Mike Wise’s recent piece about DeShawn Stevenson had many thinking twice about the Wizard, now realizing a part of Stevenson’s past that was previously unknown to most.
The gist of the matter is that DeShawn grew up never knowing his father, not an uncommon story (Jalen Rose anyone?). But the tragedy is that the only time he saw his father was via television mug shot as the man was plagued with violence, drug use, and mental disorders, all which ultimately led to him murdering his own mother, DeShawn’s grandmother, over money.
DeShawn was kept in the dark in regard to the incident, and only came to find out from another kid on the playground.
But that’s not what doesn’t add up. There so much information available on the internet, most not trustworthy of course, but what is out there doesn’t exactly jive with some aspects of Stevenson’s 2001 statutory rape case covered in Wise’s story (from which the bolded excepts came).
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No word on if DeShawn had a milkshake in his pocket
or the Orlando Magic were just glad to see him.
Sure, DeShawn Stevenson has sported the Mohawk hair-style before. He’s also worn the jersey of a dog killer and currently yearns for the bearded days of yore. In the preseason, DeShawn broke out an 80s flat-top and is now going with the flat Mohawk look. Dude is unabashed and will try anything to get out of his current slump.
This year, Stevenson is posting career worsts in FG% (31.7) and Usage% (15.9), and his PER is at its lowest level since arriving in DC.
At least the guy can say that he’s dropping a career best Assist% in contrast to a career low Turnover% (his ’08-’09 per game averages are 3.6 and 0.9 respectively). -stats from basketball-reference.com
Now, I’m not so sure that new hair-doos will help Stevenson more than him just deciding to take better shots. In Tuesday night’s Wizards win against the Detroit Pistons, I only remember DeShawn taking one good shot, the only make out of eight attempts.
Is this what we should come to expect from Stevenson? Is a member of Bullets Forever ready to start a themed website requesting that Stevenson shoot less? Of course, I still know that once in a blue moon, DeShawn will have a 5-9 night from three-point land in a game full of lucky gunning and heat checks.
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If you were guessing which Wizard would have the best chance of surviving a season of Deadliest Catch, who would it be? Caron Butler, obviously…..especially since he grew up in the climate of Racine. But right behind Tuff Juice would be DeShawn Stevenson, this year’s recipient of the Warrior Award. He made it through watermelon knee, grandpa’s ankle, and pregnant woman’s back without missing a game…..and while turning in the best season of his career.
Stevenson also provided a king’s share of off-court fodder, while significantly boosting business for The Pride of Fredonia’s Sports Bog. DeShawn dubbed himself the Lock Smith, had trouble keeping it real, lost feeling in his face, danced at his 80s birthday party the same night he sprained his ankle and lost to the Bucks in devastating fashion, led me to realize that he had something in common with Ricky Davis, and made trash talking history. And I’m not even mentioning last summer’s gun play (which has seemingly been swept under a rug – DeShawn and Andray Blatche are the poster children for the perils of bringing hoes, and their male baggage, home), Black Card escapades, jersey tattoos and Lindsey Lohan solicitations.
I certainly appreciate some of DeShawn Stevenson’s off-court antics. He makes the team more bloggable, which garners more attention….and the end result is better for the franchise in an ‘any pub is good pub’ manner. However, many times, I found DeShawn’s on-court antics disgraceful and sophomoric. I know, I know….go easy on the guy, he’s a warrior. But being a numb-faced hype man is one thing, acting as an incendiary device for opponents is another. If only DeShawn could find the balance between maturity and motivation.
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Charles Barkley threw the Wizards through a plate-glass window and spit on them like a little girl when he called Washington the “dumbest franchise in the history of civilization.”
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Nowadays, when the Wizards talk, the ears of the media perk up, and the word on the street starts bubbling. Of course, we throw the entire Wizards team into the mix, but it’s really only two who are opening their mouths: DeShawn Stevenson and Gilbert Arenas. Their teammates are put in the position to back up their claims. Who knows what savvy vets such as Antonio Daniels and Antawn Jamison think of all the words. My gut feeling is that they don’t mind so much (and neither does Eddie Jordan). They’re competitors too and are just as ready to strap ‘em up and go to war on the court.
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I’ll be checking out the Wizards-Heat game live and in person at the Verizon Center tonight…..assuming the Wizards don’t lose and thus lead me to challenging my computer to a drinking binge (he edged me out in a close one last time), look for the live blog (well, not live live) on Bullets Forever.
Hey, at least Miami still has South Beach….
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As you would expect, DeShawn Stevenson’s new nickname, “The Lock Smith”, was reported on Steinberg’s DC Sports Bog.
DeShawn has been through a lot since the summer. From the “under the influence” picture of him and his Black Card (or Centurion Card) on MySpace to his “solicitation” of Lindsay Lohan.
Look, if you want a good summation, go check out The Big Lead.
Well DeShawn, hopefully your luck has changed. Of course, being a huge Wizards fan, Truth About It Dot Net is always pulling for you….even in jest. So we got together and created a new picture for your MySpace page in honor of your new nickname. (And hey, it looks like you logged in today, January 14th – Good to know that you are optimistic and hailing from Cuba.)
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Can’t go a day without the NBA’s most bloggable team doing something…..
>> I’m sure most of us saw Caron Butler‘s appearance on TNT’s Inside the NBA with Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson. Click the link if you want to see it on YouTube.
Interesting Tid-Bits:
Did Kenny Smith really say he had to go back into his rolodex to find out who some of the Wizards like Andray Blatche and Roger Mason were? Yea he did. Where do you keep this rolodex Kenny, next to your Tandy 1000?
Barkley on Eddie Jordan: “is one of the most underrated coaches in the league.”
Caron’s Response: an authoritative “Yes he is.”
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What exactly is Jason Williams thinking with his recent comments?
“We’re like some high-paid prostitutes anyway in this league,” he said. “They just use and get rid of us whenever they want.”
Sounds like a snotty little punk to me. Look, I know there are a lot of people in this world whom we “think” have it good, but are actually dealing with big problems of their own. But pu-lease…..give me a break J.Will. Don’t insult prostitutes by comparing the down side of your career to theirs…..that is, unless you’ve caught an STD from showering with Ricky Davis.
Speaking of Ricky Davis….for some reason, don’t ask me why — ok, I’ll tell you anyway. I wanted to find out if Ricky Davis had like 17 babies with 25 different women, he didn’t. But he seems like the crazy kind of cat from whom you could insinuate White Chocolate got an STD by simply showering with him.
*UPDATE* – Maybe Ricky Davis has gotten into some sticky situations with the ladies – check out this post from MixMakers.net
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Ok, so it goes without saying that this game is one the Wizards need to secure. The T-Wolves are the worst, but the NBA is a professional sports league…..nap and you might go home to a restless night of sleep.
T’Wolves coach, Randy Wittman, missed their last 3 games after undergoing a backiotomy. I bet he just needed to talk to Sampson. But even more important, the Wiz float at .500 as I type. It would be nice for them to keep above the waterline and get running down hill.
Now let’s start the show…
1st Quarter
Craig Smith is a big dude. He’s gonna be a load for Antawn Jamison to handle…then again, I think AJ will take the +/- with his effort on the offensive end.
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