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JaMarcus Russell Really Loves Diamonds, NBA Games and Texting

Feb 2, 2010 – 3:00 PM
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You may remember Doug Collins as a member of the 1972 Olympic basketball team that got hosed out of a gold medal against the Soviet Union. He also had a nine-year NBA career and was a head coach for 11 more. Currently, Collins is an NBA analyst for TNT, and during a recent game, he and co-worker Kevin Harlan took some time out from talking basketball to discuss JaMarcus Russell (who was in attendance) and his various diamond-encrusted accessories.

Harlan: God ... You know, if he spent as much time in the film room as he did in the jewelry store he'd be a much better quarterback.

(Some might even say he'd have poise. Wait, what?)

Collins: That's unbelievable how much jewelry he's got on.

(Update: Video removed due to copyright)

The best part: JaMarcus sporting a bling-tastic JaM-JaM action figure necklace with the words "Chosen" emblazoned across the front. Chosen for what remains to be seen. My guess: chosen at random to blow through $32 million.

via PFT, Bob's Blitz
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