Darius Songaila to Sign Overseas, Sixers Fans Weep
by Tanner Steidel on Jul 1, 2011 1:03 PM PDT
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PrintAs Jordan alluded to in today's Liberty Links, it appears the heart and soul of the Philadelphia 76ers (or at least us at Liberty Ballers) will be headed to Lithuania next season. Hoops Hype broke the news yesterday only hours before the lockout became official. Talk about kicking basketball fans while they're already down.
European basketball website Solobasket.com also reported the impending signing today (I'm leaving it in Spanish - keeps your brains working during the summer):
El Lietuvos Rytas ha llegado a un acuerdo para firmar a Darius Songaila (Philadelphia) para la próxima temporada. Este fichaje podría venir provocado por el tristemente anunciado cierre patronal NBA. Songalia, ala pívot lituano de 2.06m, jugó la pasada temporada 10 partidos donde promedió 1.6 puntos en 7 minutos, muy lejos de su mejor año NBA en la temporada 2005-06 en Chicago donde firmó 9.2 puntos y 21 minutos en pista.
Remember the legend that is the Dong after the jump.
After an alleged typo of Darius' last name by Jordan following the Songaila/Craig Brackins for Willie Green/Jason Smith trade last summer, Darius received the nickname "Dongaila". Not only did it stick like a tongue on a freezing metal pole (stripper pole if your in Jordan's part of town), but it also lead to such gems as the shortened "Dong" and "The Donger". The name was officially inducted into the Liberty Ballers Glossary O' Terms and given best nickname of the year by At the Hive's head chef Rohan.
Most importantly, Darius and his classy nickname were the inspiration for the Liberty Ballers' very own version of the Oscars, appropriately named "The DONG Awards." The name even lead to Mike proclaiming that Dong would be the key factor in a comeback attempt against the Heat when the Sixers were down 3-0.
So on the saddest of days for all Sixer fans out there, let us remember the greatest 16 points, 10 rebounds, 70 minutes of basketball, and suit wearing we've ever witnessed.
Use this as your official Dong mourning thread. And one last time, Dong Shots all around!
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"I'm a beast ready to be unleashed." -- Paul George
by Tanner Steidel on Jul 1, 2011 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Rec’d!
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by Scott Schroeder on Jul 1, 2011 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Since we lost our Dong, I think this makes us all eunuchs.
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by Michael Levin on Jul 1, 2011 1:42 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Think positive. We didnt lose our dong. It’s just on vacation in Europe.
"I admire his competitiveness. As much as I admire it, I thought that he was trying too hard."- Eddie Jordan
by jefu on Jul 1, 2011 7:28 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Lacking in manners this guy...
Yesterday he gets Dong all over everyone’s new shirt and today he just up and leaves town…
Weaksauce.
by andyreidswaistline on Jul 1, 2011 2:03 PM PDT reply actions
This would’ve been more relevant had it been Noce who signed overseas. We don’t need his contract. Between Noce and Lou, those scrubs make 11 million dollars.
I’m all for overpaid starters, that just means you need to balance the rest of the roster.
If we overpaid a Brand, an Iggy than we really can’t afford to have expensive bench players.
So why is Thad an exception to me?: Because Thad is actually something called good. And still has a good shot at improving his game. Lou, on the other hand regressed significantly.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YN3ZGKVxw2g/TVq8d0K8xjI/AAAAAAAAB3o/DNvsA_fUcf8/s1600/nerd.jpg
And in steps LeQuan to bring the mood of the whole thread down.
Yep, thats about what i imagined lequan to look like.
"I admire his competitiveness. As much as I admire it, I thought that he was trying too hard."- Eddie Jordan
by jefu on Jul 1, 2011 7:25 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
you get no dong shots
"I'm a beast ready to be unleashed." -- Paul George
by Tanner Steidel on Jul 1, 2011 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
This would’ve been more relevant
if it was Dong-related.
'Things are more like today than they have ever been before." Gerald R. Ford
by nyunole on Jul 1, 2011 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Im at a loss for words. Today i am truly saddened.
Dongalia you will truly be missed!!!
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Dong Shots. :'(
"They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds." - Wilt Chamberlain
Films/TV Shows that would be infinitely better with some Dong
The Dong and the Restless
Dear Dong
30 Dong
127 Dongs
Black Dong
Catch Me If You Dong
No Country for Old Dong
SlumDong Millionaire
Add your favorites in memorium!
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by Michael Levin on Jul 2, 2011 11:07 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
The Dong Who Wears Prada
The Lord of the Dongs: The Fellowship of the Dong
Dong Hard
Dong Hard 2: Dong Harder
Dong Hard With a Vengeance
Live Free or Dong Hard
Reservoir Dongs
Pee-wee’s Big Dong
Dongs from Space
Honey, I Shrunk the Dongs
All Dongs Go To Heaven
by andyreidswaistline on Jul 2, 2011 1:25 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Pee-wee’s Big Dong
…as seen in police stations and porn theaters across LA :)
I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and doggone it, there will be no trade for Monta!
Verified.
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by Michael Levin on Jul 2, 2011 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I think my favorites are The Dong and the Restless, Catch Me If You Dong, and All Dongs Go to Heaven.
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by Michael Levin on Jul 2, 2011 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
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