| ciaela: Disney On Ice is coming to Fukuoka at the end of August. Tickets are 50 bucks, I wanna go!. That, or the Lion King... Do I have friends? about 10 minutes ago |
![]() | pparmley: @BryanPick should be fine...try garfield street or the neighborhood behind. There's also a garage that's under 10 bucks on the grounds, too about 40 minutes ago |
![]() | tatumlives: This Palin stuff is either about her making big bucks on the lecture circuit, or she's trying to stay ahead of a scandal about 2 hours ago |
| _IslandSplendor: I don't have a star bucks or baskin robbins close by so I've learned to love DD's iced coffee. So refreshing! On ny way to NY about 2 hours ago |
| By Jeff Sherman OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writer Photography by NBAE / Getty Images E-mail author | Author bio More articles by Jeff Sherman |
| Published Dec. 30, 2008 at 6:50 a.m. |
|
Joe the Plumber is old news. Joe the Dunker is ready for 2009.
Bucks rookie Joe Alexander wants a shot at the 2009 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, and like we did for the Brewers Corey Hart, it's our turn to vote a hometown player into the all star fold.
The 6-foot 8-inch forward is one of three rookies vying for the event's final spot, which takes place as part of the NBA's All-Star Weekend festivities Feb. 21 in Phoenix.
"The dunk contest is in need of change and I am prepared to bring my ideas to it," said Alexander. "Vote for me and I promise that you will see dunks that will outshine and outlive the dunks from previous contests.
"It would be an honor to represent the city of Milwaukee on such a global stage," he added.
Alexander hasn't seen a lot of playing time this year, but the guy has huge jumping ability and a good personality. He's been winning dunk contests his whole life. So, he deserves a shot on the NBA dunk contest stage with the reigning champ Dwight Howard.
To further his campaign, Alexander, with the help of team officials from the Bucks, has developed SeeJoeDunk.com. A collection of campaign ads will highlight the page, featuring Joe Alexander, Charlie Bell, Charlie Villanueva and Bango. Those videos will be released one by one over the coming weeks. Footage from his campaign-opening press conference can be seen now.
In addition, the Bucks offer a ticket special for all home games during Alexander's campaign beginning on Jan. 2. All $37 upper-level seats are available for $11. In addition, all fans that take advantage of the offer receive a limited edition "See Joe Dunk" campaign poster.
Fans can vote for Joe once per hour by visiting SeeJoeDunk.com or by visiting Bucks.com. Fans can also vote on NBA.com.
Voting ends on Jan. 15 and the winner will be announced that evening on TNT.
|
2 comments about this article. Post a comment / write a review. |
| Posted by | Preview |
| Bango | Dude has wicked ups. Vote for Joe. We got Corey Hart in, we can elect Joe too! ... |
| trr | I'd rather just see Joe contribute to the team winning. So far he's a flop. |
|
M&I lights up, rocks the Milwaukee skyline Wednesday Back again from M&I Bank are two 18-story electric guitars. Nearly 940 windows on the ... |
|
June 25, 2009 Another indication of the demise of print comes from today's print edition of the Milwaukee ... |
|
June 25, 2009 Lake Country is getting a new restaurant courtesy of the owners of Karma, 600 E. Ogden ... |
|
June 25, 2009 The Shops of Grand Avenue is looking to create some excitement with a promotional contest, ... |
|
June 23, 2009 At 7 p.m. Thursday at the Irish Pub, 124 N. Water St., 10 Milwaukeeans will have the chance ... |
| Top Clicks | Top Searches | Most Talkbacks |