NBA Essentials: Dwight Howard’s Stan Van Gundy Impression

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Hoop Heads North brings us video of Dwight Howard imitating his coach.

* Who has the media anointed as the "Next Michael Jordan" only to be doomed to never live up to that lofty expectation? You may be surprised at just how many ... Part I to my series called "The Nextology of Michael Jordan" will be looking at Jerry Stackhouse. -- The Hoop Doctors

* Ever wondered what it would be like to see one of the best basketball bloggers around singing "Dancing Queen" at a karaoke bar? J.E. Skeets obliges. -- The Basketball Jones

* "The NBA's Memorable White Guys," with the following caption under a photo of Tim Legler attempting a layup: Incapable of operating inside the 3 point line (photo is staged). -- Ice Ice Babies

Also: Steve Kerr thinks it is 2003, but some Suns' fans respect him anyway.