Damon Sonnier

I am currently on my second trip to a casino. Yes, it is the Horseshoe Casino once again. This time, I ordered a Peanut Butter and Chocolate Martini. The ingredients are Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey, Chocolate Liqueur, and Irish Cream.

9 months ago | [YT] | 2

Damon Sonnier

About a few months ago, I bought my first flavored liqueur. The Honey Jack Daniels has treated me very well, but my bottle has completely run dry.

This was not originally to be my next alcoholic drink for the next few months. However, I decided to buy it after some consideration. A few people recommended that this is the perfect drink for the fall/wintertime. Introducing, Crown Royal Vanilla.

They also told me that I could make some interesting cocktails with this drink such as mixing it with Dr. Pepper, Fanta, Cream Soda, or even coffee. I cannot wait to make some delicious concoctions with this drink.

9 months ago | [YT] | 1

Damon Sonnier

About a few months ago, I bought my first alcoholic drink. The original Jack Daniels has treated me well, but my bottle has been run dry.

After a few recommendations from some people, I decided to buy my first flavored liqueur. Since it is the summertime, I bought Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey.

A few people told me I could make some nice cocktails with this drink such as mixing it with lemonade, Coke, or ginger ale. I cannot wait to see what concoctions I make with this drink.

1 year ago | [YT] | 2

Damon Sonnier

On this day in NBA history, 30 years ago, the Houston Rockets were preparing to play the Utah Jazz for game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.

Before that game could start, Hakeem Olajuwon received the 1994 League MVP. He initially felt embarrassed to be receiving the award, because he said that he could not have accomplished a great season without his teammates.

Hakeem asked for his teammates to be brought to the center of the court to be congratulated. Kenny Smith, Sam Cassell, Vernon Maxwell, Mario Elie, Robert Horry, Otis Thorpe, Scott Brooks, Carl Herrera, Matt Bullard, etc.

All of those players fit Hakeem’s play style, and they were the key pieces that maximized his skills and abilities to their full potential.

This game did not go without a spectacular performance either, as Hakeem had a monstrous stat line for the game:

41PTS, 13REB, 6AST, 1STL, 3BLK, 63.6FG%.

https://youtu.be/aRSOfPssTTU?si=EY1yz...

1 year ago | [YT] | 2

Damon Sonnier

On this day in NBA history, 30 years ago, the Rockets won their series against the Suns. They came back from being down 2-0 in the series, and they were able to win in 7 games.

Hakeem Olajuwon also had another fantastic, clutch playoff performance as well. Here is his complete stat line for game 7.

37PTS, 17REB, 5AST, 3BLK, 54.5FG%.

https://youtu.be/tv5h5ZFFtww?si=UZ3wn...

1 year ago | [YT] | 1

Damon Sonnier

On this day in NBA history, 30 years ago, the Rockets were hosting the Blazers for game 2 of the Western Conference First Round.

Hakeem Olajuwon threw a bad pass intended for Kenny Smith. However, it was stolen by Rod Strickland, causing him to lead a fast break. Hakeem was able to quickly catch up to Strickland to disrupt his layup attempt and send the ball flying towards the stands. https://youtu.be/4RbQhU4izOM?si=VBdFj...

This highlight also came in one of Hakeem’s best playoff performances of his career. This was his total stat line for the game:

46PTS, 8REB, 4AST, 4STL, 6BLK, 53.3FG%.

1 year ago | [YT] | 1

Damon Sonnier

A couple of weeks ago, I had my first whiskey at a casino. Today, I bought my first whiskey bottle. I cannot wait to see what kind of concoctions I can make with this.

1 year ago | [YT] | 4

Damon Sonnier

I just went on my first trip to a casino. It’s Horseshoe Casino, to be specific. I also ordered a very special mixed drink. It’s Jack Daniels mixed with Cherry Coke.

1 year ago | [YT] | 3

Damon Sonnier

Since the NBA will have its first In-Season Tournament this season, I will plan to predict the winners of the hypothetical tournaments from previous seasons.


Rules:

A 1-3 seeded team, from the previous season, from each conference cannot play against each other before the knockout rounds.

Any team from those seeds must play a 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, and 13-15 seeded teams from the previous season (One team each).


Example:

Last season, the Bucks, Celtics, and 76ers were the first 3 seeds of the previous season, and they cannot play against each other before the knockout rounds.

Those 3 teams must play against one team from each of these groups. (Cavs, Knicks, Nets), (Hawks, Heat, Raptors) (Bulls, Pacers Wizards), and (Magic, Hornets, Pistons).


I will plan to predict these hypothetical tournaments starting tomorrow. Stay tuned.

Who do you think will win this first In-Season Tournament? Please leave your comments below.

1 year ago | [YT] | 3

Damon Sonnier

In 2000, Shaquille O’Neal won the league MVP and it was almost by unanimous decision from the media voters.

Who finished 2nd behind Shaq in MVP voting that season?

2 years ago | [YT] | 1