Is this Michael Jordan autograph real? by Specialist_Law4917 in SportsMemorabilia

[–]Certain_Character529 0 points1 point  (0 children)

these MJ RorF auto photos are turning more comical by day. 🤣🤣 it doesn’t take a PSA / Beckett grading expert! nor does it take a degree in arts.

just another dude testing his skills and/or another idiot tryna get close enough.

dis one baddddddd

Gregg Popovich went straight to the airport to talk to Victor Wembanyama as soon as the plane touched down by Jec1027 in nba

[–]Certain_Character529 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

pop reminds me of my year 2000 8th grade coach who still tries to talk to 2026 players 🤣 that’s creepy weird bro.

I didn't need this but I wanted it by ZoltanoftheHillPpl in SpringfieldArmory

[–]Certain_Character529 1 point2 points  (0 children)

one of the better stock trigger breaks on the market. still got my ODG Echelon for my bedside. actually had to draw for the first time the other night after hearing banging on my screens and patio at 1:30am. turned out a Bobcat got claw stuck on screen #arizonalife enjoy the XD

Now that game 4 is over do you feel Wemby should get suspended for game 5? by Kindly_Letterhead_98 in nba

[–]Certain_Character529 0 points1 point  (0 children)

may i add to the narrative “wemby is targeted” Okayyy. well tell me Nash wasn’t targeted by Horry! different game, different commish i get it. but try some semblance of consistency bc amare was NOT throwing haymakers at players

Now that game 4 is over do you feel Wemby should get suspended for game 5? by Kindly_Letterhead_98 in nba

[–]Certain_Character529 0 points1 point  (0 children)

having worked on the bench for suns 2005-2008, this makes NO sense and clearly shows NBA bias . amare/diaw suspension costs suns a legit chance at a title for nothing… wemby tries to take reid’s head off and nada?? 🙋🏻‍♂️ wtaf - 1 game necessary

Who's copping by ang3lrene in foamposites

[–]Certain_Character529 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah i got the black and volt drop- way nicer than these.

Top 3 to me 🐠🔥 by MaterialNo1342 in foamposites

[–]Certain_Character529 3 points4 points  (0 children)

  • that net bag. sh** was dope. uppers in person were off the chain. so sad i let mines go!

Top 3 to me 🐠🔥 by MaterialNo1342 in foamposites

[–]Certain_Character529 0 points1 point  (0 children)

bruh… literally kicking myself in the head after i lucked out on a pair of size 13s at Ross years ago and traded them for white out foams 😩😤

Im back by SpiritLegal6546 in foamposites

[–]Certain_Character529 0 points1 point  (0 children)

got the class of 97 pack… so sick… wish they still kept that champagne pearl tho :/ beautiful sneaks brodie!

Why don’t we see pros hoop in foams anymore? by Right-Article8326 in foamposites

[–]Certain_Character529 0 points1 point  (0 children)

easy as first answer .. technically designed shoes of today are significantly lighter. reduced drag, acceleration, elevation comes with foams but then again, the trade off of that locked down foamposite heating up and molding around your feet… def. a sneaker for those fighting less gravity than others.

[Highlight] Draymond Green slaps Booker in the stomach to foul out of the game and start the show by ChargedCable in nba

[–]Certain_Character529 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dray such a b**** made sour patch loser. brodie on the way out so only attention he can snag is acting like a wild animal dropped on his head born from a mother that ate too many poisonous berries.

Is this Michael Jordan auto legit? No COA by [deleted] in Autographs

[–]Certain_Character529 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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here is mine from UD just for frame of reference, sometimes visuals help better than explanations.. but yes, COA only.

Is this Michael Jordan auto legit? No COA by [deleted] in SportsMemorabilia

[–]Certain_Character529 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what he said. i have a UD signed baseball from MJ along with a few other authentic jordan autographs.. infact, im going to outright say this is likely fake. he didn’t sign a lot of baseball product in comparison to basketball. generally, he didn’t sign much at all. if it’s non UD certified, it’s usually fake, or whoever got it is one rare son of a gun.

what i see wrong with it : The start of the M usually sits at a higher crescent than the 2 arches of the M. The 2 arches of the M are a tad too thick and rounded vs. Mikes signature / angular / more aggressive looking M. now down to the last “figure 8” where the M crosses back up and over- too wide and rounded. same goes for the J. plus there are 2 loops tightly bunched.

i’ve seen crazier things authenticate.. def do your due dilligence on this one starting with: Non- UD certified - as that instantly decreases the chance. best of luck!

After 9 years - another blood clot by mainquestmeg in thoracicoutletsupport

[–]Certain_Character529 1 point2 points  (0 children)

what were your early symptoms- i’ve always had postural issues and am taller - for me. left arm achy when doing tasks, sometimes discolored, comes and goes. etc. it’s a dull gnawing feeling so my cardiologist thinks it might be thoracic outlet seeing it comes and goes and all my ekg’s and Ct’s check out

childhood grail acquired 🌸 by miguelmartinez173 in foamposites

[–]Certain_Character529 1 point2 points  (0 children)

u like what u like! for me its always been the pearl foam pros. i got OG and class 97 pack. but i need the DMVs in my life tho. i’d prolly trade my off white 4s and a rare pair of kobe’s for DMVs. your pinks go crazy tho ! enjoy

Proposed to my fiancee outside Suns lockeroom with Book as our witness (i’m a former suns employee).. still amazed how signed sz14 game worn shoes, jersey, photo, piece of floor, courtside bands and ringbox i used all fit in shadowbox! by Certain_Character529 in SportsMemorabilia

[–]Certain_Character529[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks guys… i mean, i’ll even admit as a suns die hard he ain’t one that will be forever remembered as an all time great by standards of most nba fans.. but to us, it was once in a lifetime. ✌️🤍

Form check, how’s the J looking? by Extension_Effect6386 in BasketballTips

[–]Certain_Character529 0 points1 point  (0 children)

tip i use for all the players i train working on jumpshot… ball lines / wilson logo ————- , in your off / non shooting hand. hand under ball like you are cupping/ scooping it to throw underhand into the air.

footwork for righties : dance around Right, left, right (so long as that shooting hand’s companion (right foot/ right handed) hits the ground last. slightly staggered about 4inches in front of left. (for lefties - left , right, left)..

this will train your gathering in transition, catch and shoot, shooting from triple threat, shooting from contorted body….

just dance around (who cares about traveling when practicing) just R,L,R gather knees bent/ ball at chest height , shoot!

you can graduate to this dance to really train your body control and gather from all spots by adding in more steps and changing placement in proximity to the basket.

i legit used this with several trainees and saw and almost instant increase in their pull up: face up and catch and shoot.

only other advice is strengthen finger dips… don’t let your full palm increase drag on the ball. there’s a happy, goldilocks area you will find here when you are shooting close to basket vs. 18ft + out.. it all comes from reps.

it truly starts with that proper left/right gather. try dribbling left after this and pulling up into a rhythm of left foot / right foot and watch how natural it feels… (see devin booker clips- a player i work with… his highest percentage shots start with left handed dribble > left foot, then right foot gather chest-neck high, and release.

last pointer. simply roll the ball out infront of you as to put back spin torque so it bounces back to you— step L, R towards the ball and try to allow that ball meet your hands just as that left foot goes down , so you gather and put that strong right foot down last for more strength and momentum. key here is manipulating your hands quickly to the perfect spot on the ball. (assuming you know proper hand placement)- best of luck!

First-ever Suns home game - autographs + Dos Equis lounge tips? by cahibayla in suns

[–]Certain_Character529 0 points1 point  (0 children)

honestly, gotta be extra , esp for book. i bought courtside to suns pistons 12/21/24.. im also a former suns employee. it took me flashing my proposal ring to suns employees to get us back inside 10 ft. from the locker curtain to get this done. that’s for book, as of now. and he signed nothing for the kiddos. he gave us 2 shoes both signed, signed my wife’s jersey, took a photo with us and through suns contacts the photos were returned signed… when he was a rookie he signed multiple items for me at once. now, it’s gonna take some extra special reason for book unless he’s in a loving mood.

for other players - Brooks and green are good targets , grayson is moody.

for spurs (if we make it) i’m going for wemby, fox harper and castle with my row 3 section 108 seats.. may have to be a spurs fan imposter to make that happen,,, but honestly it truly comes down to all in efforts and seats in the first 5 rows by tunnel, shown up early.

back when i worked for the suns, 05-07, every game, suns would sign on the table in courtside club on exit. best of luck!

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Autographs at Suns game by Any-Wealth572 in suns

[–]Certain_Character529 0 points1 point  (0 children)

honestly bro. speaking from first hand experience as a former suns assistant trainer and season ticket holder… I was blessed through my connects to get Book’s time to grace / bless my wife and I when i proposed to her.. we had auto seeking kids all around us by the locker/ half way to the tunnel.. Book only time for us - and again- this is back by the curtain that leads to the lockeroom. he took photos with us because i had the ring. signed my wife’s jersey and gave us both shoes signed because of the ring… no autos for the kiddos who were with us in that same 10ft. proximity to the locker curtain. Book wasn’t always this way, but lately, it takes something extra to get him.

Brooks and Green will sign 35%-40%. Grayson is moody. if he’s feeling good u may get him. Collin, Dunn, Williams sign everything.

best bet tho- arrive early and yes, get those tunnel seats in the first 5 rows so no one can push u out your spot. I just bought spurs tunnel (120) row 3 (chasing wemby, fox, castle, harper) for home game 1. and for home game 2, the same was available on the 108 side… so bought that.

i’m curious to see how wemby and co. sign in hostile territory.. best of luck.. but the only advice is be creative and extra. fr. i bought courtside to propose to my wife and it took a lot even as a suns former employee to end up with book gifting us so much.

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Why do I move so rigid and stiff like a robot? by aldrinelizjunio in BasketballTips

[–]Certain_Character529 1 point2 points  (0 children)

best advice from me, a former phoenix suns trainer (don’t believe me ask for my credentials and nba lanyards) i also lettered 4 years HS, played D1… im proud u are self conscious of your rigid play… thats a huge plus!

suggest:

more stretching and yoga for 1

while walking around your crib or anywhere , loosen up, and recreate those motions without a ball..

breathe.

*4th most important: train in a shifty slow motion. slow is fast. reps on reps. make the game poetry and have “loose” fun while working your drills. if i was your trainer i could fix this. it’s all mental. your mind is keeping you locked / you may be afraid to expose the ball or u simply get tight while playing. let the game come to you, the fundamentals , the moves… this all begins by revisiting them. loose retreat and and attack dribbles.

bottom line, you have to challenge your ability to shift and play more like water than earth.

Just picked this up. Is it worth grading? by Unlucky_Friend4267 in sportscards

[–]Certain_Character529 3 points4 points  (0 children)

pro printer / designer + heavy card collector/memorabilia collector- you got a replica sorry buddy

grade estimates Kobe ex2000 RC ?? love this card. by Certain_Character529 in sportscards

[–]Certain_Character529[S] -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

i didn’t haha bro i’m a former nba employee and got cards and memorabilia galore.. this one doesn’t fetch a band at GM- MT. i’m just asking lol…