At the urging of small forward Quentin Richardson, the Orlando Magic have taken a cue from the world of hockey and said they've decided not to shave their faces until their playoff run ends, whenever that may be.
"It's one of those team things," Richardson said. "Togetherness. It's something fun at the same time. It's going to definitely look funny, I know."
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by AB's triple double on Mar 24, 2011 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
All I can muster is a mustache and soul patch.
Otis Smith, what you've just done is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard of. At no point in your rambling, incoherent trades were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone on this blog is now dumber for having witnessed it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.
by MoveThoseChains on Mar 24, 2011 5:04 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
All I can do is the hobo beard...
Arenas-style!
Playoff beards
Has a team ever won a championship doing this?
Not sure about basketball
But it’s definitely worked in hockey. Then again, these days almost every team does it in hockey.
by eltharion_doa on Mar 24, 2011 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions
It worked for the SF Giants and the World Series this year
They didn’t all grow them, but they (and the fans) took to dying their beards to match the deep, dark beard of pitcher “Brian Wilson.”
The plural of "anecdote" isn't "data."
This is gonna be hilarious
I think JJ will look the goofiest, maybe Dwight.
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by AB's triple double on Mar 24, 2011 11:05 AM EDT reply actions
My vote is Dwight.
Can he grow a beard? He always seemed to struggle to get that little ‘stache thing he’s got going on, or the separated goatee thing from seasons past.
"We just want to chill" - Chris Bosh.
Proud Jameer and Rashard apologist since '07
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playoff_beard
Most recently, many of the San Francisco Giants grew playoff beards en route to winning the 2010 World Series.
I endorse this 100%.
"We just want to chill" - Chris Bosh.
Proud Jameer and Rashard apologist since '07
This will be amazing.
I won’t grow out a full beard as it’s too hot here in Florida, but I will support by not trimming my goatee.
I think we’re all interested to see what kind of facial hair the Man-Child will bring. How intimidating would it be to play against a team of all unkempt bearded warriors in basketball? It’s expected in other sports, but basketball? Fear the beard indeed.
I believe the Magic have to be favored to win the NBA title this year. Stern will have no choice but to rig games in our favor so the media can see the Orlando Magic ride their beards out to full size. The human interest story is too good to pass up.
The intensity has to go up, up! Not down...UP! -Stan Van Gundy
Ii hadn't even considered that!
That would be amazing.
What about Matty and David?
The plural of "anecdote" isn't "data."
Super fun.
"(Dwight) Howard averages 23 points and 14 rebounds per game and is the defensive basketball equivalent of a guy carrying a bazooka during laser tag. No one wants to play with that kid."-Matt Moore
This will be interesting
Go Titans! Go Magic!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBRL7D0wcXM
This makes me think we should have "Wolly Willy" toys for all the Magic players.
The intensity has to go up, up! Not down...UP! -Stan Van Gundy
Wow. Someone seriously needs to do that with all the players' pictures
"I never look at the points," Howard said. "Rebounds and blocks are what win games for me."
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At least now we risk to not recognize the Duhon.
Is Stan gonna be down with it too ?
Don't mind my spelling. I'm a Typo Master.
People always just mention the team beard as it relates to hockey but...
… it’s big in football and baseball as well. I did a beard contest from Oct. 1st 2010 through this most recent New Years and was thrilled with the lumberjack quality full beard I produced. But I of course am a beast of a man. Adonis DNA if you will.
So in support of my beloved Magic I will once again allow the face jungle to flourish. I think this is a great idea for the Magic and may help toughen Dwight up! Perhaps a solid face afro will enable him to maintain eye contact with scary hard foulers like big bad Kyle Korver. Or come playoff time, if we play Boston and Garnett is barking in Dwight’s ear perhaps he can stand his ground instead of unleashing a nervous smile and avoiding eye contact. A beard does have magic powers ya know?
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by Matty B on Mar 24, 2011 9:17 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I grew a playoff beard in 09...
…we all know what happened that year. Feeling good about these playoffs, thats all I gotta say.
eh, more gimmickry
the players that spring to mind for not shaving their beards are drew gooden, deshawn stevenson, baron davis, brian skinner and vince carter .. yea, lets emulate those guys
by Half-man Half-gortat on Mar 25, 2011 1:23 AM EDT reply actions
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