Joakim Noah Doppleganger Superfan Shows up at NBA Basketball Game

Joakim Noah and doppleganger side-by-side

Joakim Noah's Doppleganger at NBA Basketball Game on 04/10/14

Joakim Noah of the Chicago Bulls not only has fans, but his doppleganger superfan also showed up to his NBA basketball game on 04/09/14. The eerie resemblance to Joakim Noah is hard to miss.

The doppleganger's wide eyes are very spot on with the real Joakim Noah's laser-focused persona, making him that much more accurate of the real deal. SBNation.com says he has a "deranged fixation" on the NBA basketball game floor.

Does Doppleganger Superfan have a Joakim Noah Tattoo?

The doppleganger superfan obviously has a slightly lighter skin tone, and a tattoo on his chest, seen underneath the Chicago Bulls jersey. It could be the head of an elephant, but it is hard to make out what it is a tattoo of. If it is a tattoo of Joakim Noah, then there might be some concern about his mental state, although it would reinforce the fact that he is the #1 doppleganger superfan that exists somewhere in Chicago.

On Wednesday Night April 9, 2014 Joakim Noah Made Franchise History

On Wednesday April 9, 2014 Joakim Noah made a new franchise record with the most assists in a NBA basketball season by a center.

Wednesday night was Noah's fourth triple-double this season, and his seventh in his career. He has 15 points, 10 assists, and 13 rebounds against the Timberwolves. Joakim Noah is now tied with Lance Stephenson (Indiana Pacers) in the whole league for triple-doubles.

The Chicago Bulls Beat the Timberwolves, Tied for Third in the Eastern Conference

The Chicago Bulls beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 102 - 87. The Chicago Bulls are currently tied with the Toronto Raptors for third place in the Eastern Conference.

The Chicago Tribune asks its readers: "Is Joakim Noah the NBA defensive player of the year?"

Why did Lebron James Wear a Black Face Mask?

Lebron James wearing a black face mask against New York Knicks

Q1: Why did Lebron James wear a mask?
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Q2: Why does Lebron James wear a black face mask?

A1: Lebron James wore a face mask so he could protect his broken nose.
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A2: Lebron James wears a black face mask to protect his broken nose.

Lebron James broke his nose in the game Miami played against Oklahoma City Thunder. Miami beat them 103-81 on the road.

Q: Who broke Lebron James' nose?

A: Serge Ibaka broke Lebron James nose when Lebron went up to dunk the basketball in the Miami Heat vs.Oklahoma Thunder game.

Lebron James Must Wear a Mask to Play Basketball

Because of the broken nose, Lebron James was not able to play in the Miami road game against the Chicago Bulls on Monday, February 24, 2014. In order for him to resume playing basketball, he would have to wear a mask to protect his broken nose from further injury.

Then, Lebron James tried wearing a mask during basketball practice and said it was "uncomfortable" - this is to be expected. Many basketball players that have to start wearing masks or goggles have to adjust their game play to get comfortable with the new protective gear. Other examples: Amare Stoudamire, Kobe Bryant, and Richard Hamilton.

However, this isn't the first mask for Lebron James. In 2005, Lebron James had to wear a mask when playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers. This is because of a broken cheek bone.

Lebron James Looks like a Superhero in his Black Face Mask

Lebron James joked that he wants to wear a black face mask like the villain Bane in the latest Batman movie, The Dark Knight Rises (2012).

Lebron James said: "I've been talking to Marvel Comics for the last couple of days, and DC Comics, to try and come up with one of the greatest masks of all time...so we'll see what happens."

With Lebron James new black face mask, he helped the Miami Heat beat the New York Knicks 108-82 on Thursday, February 27, 2014.

Lebron James Decides to Wear a Mask to Protect his Identity and Play Basketball

So now do you understand why Lebron James must "wear a face mask" to protect his true identity on the basketball court?

It is really to protect his nose, but there isn't anything wrong to look good while working on the basketball court.

Chris Bosh poses in Lebron's black face mask, saying "I'm Batman" (Instagram)

Update 03-01-14: Lebron James is no longer allowed to wear his custom black mask, according to a USA Today article. The NBA has decreed that Lebron James must put away his custom black mask and wear a league-approved mask. Lebron James will comply before Saturday night's game against the Orlando Magic.

Lebron James black mask collage posted to Instagram

NBA's Jeremy Lin, Can You Get Knicks Another Win?

Below is an excerpt from my article, New York Knicks Star, Jeremy Lin: The Hard-working Hero from Harvard on Yahoo! Voices:

Jeremy Lin on NBA's New York Knicks

Jeremy Lin is the latest among NBA stars to rise from humble basketball roots, and funnel momentum to the New York Knicks basketball team. Humble referring to graduating from Harvard University, after playing without a scholarship, and then entering into the 2010 NBA draft, undrafted. According to People Magazine, Jeremy Lin is the first NBA player of Chinese or Taiwanese descent in the NBA, and as of late, he has been receiving a lot of attention.



Jeremy Lin's basketball career to date has been about a hard work ethic, and not giving up, despite being passed up and passed around without metaphorically being passed to.

But that hasn't stopped Jeremy Lin.

Read the rest of this article, here.


Excerpt from my article, Knicks & Lin Knock Off Sacramento in Seven Game Winning Streak on Yahoo! Voices.




Jeremy Lin wearing #17 on the New York Knicks

Jeremy Lin is the most trend-worthy news of the month.

Even more so after winning seven games straight since bringing Lin on board. The Knicks beat the Sacramento Kings (Wednesday, February 15th 2012), 100-85.

Unfortunately, ABC and ESPN lock in their televised NBA games at the beginning of the season, because the world cannot get enough of Jeremy Lin: an unprecedented basketball phenomenon. Most of the regular season Knicks games are viewable court-side, or on the MSG network. The Knicks 2011-12 basketball schedule is viewable here.

Jeremy Lin has already been dubbed the Tim Tebow of the NBA, acknowledging that he is also a Christian, with the underlying comparison that Tebow also brought extra momentum to his team - the Denver Broncos - as the man responsible for passing the ball.

Not only has Lin given New Yorkers a reason to come to Madison Square Gardens, but he has reinvigorated his basketball team, and given them a reason to believe. Not to mention that the resale of NBA tickets to Knicks games are up 60% and rising with every win.

More to this article...read the rest of it here.

The New York Knicks basketball schedule can be viewed here.