Showing posts with label Lakers. Show all posts
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Thursday, December 23, 2010

LOVABLE BADASS - Artists on Artest


This past Saturday, I attended an art show celebrating the "Lovable Badass", Ron Artest.  Several Toronto artists dedicated pieces to Ron Ron in a variety of mediums.  As you know, the Lakers were in my town so guess who stopped by?

Feel free to check out my Facebook album for photos of the art work and event.  In the meantime, here are some video highlights via The Basketball Jones.


Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Damn, that's messed up!

Owner Robert Torres standing outside of Holy Grail

Vintage sneaker boutique Holy Grail was looted after the LA Lakers won the Finals. Twenty pairs of shoes were left out of 800; two computers, cash,sunglasses and hats were also looted. Robert Torres, owner of Holy Grail, was obviously upset, and said "It makes me not want to be a basketball fan." "I thought it would be a whole different reaction. Usually after the games we get a real positive response." The damages add up to $140,000. Luckily Torres has insurance and it will cover it. According to Torres, some of the vintage sneakers are irreplaceable, but he hopes to re-open Holy Grail at the end of the week. They have already arrested two people who live in the same building after finding six boxes of shoes in their apartment.

People don't know how to act!! It's one thing to celebrate, and it's another to loot. All I have to say is keep your head up Robert things will work themselves out.

Pic and story via LA Times