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Are Britney Spears and 'N Sync's Justin Timberlake going pro?
"I can't believe, like, Christina is sitting out gym class again with another "medical excuse." I mean, like, you know her mother makes those up for her!" Josh McElhattan Belmont, Mass. "Awarding an NBA franchise to 'N Sync will help reach the increasingly profitable demographic of the 13- to 14-year-old white female," said commissioner David Stern in a press conference Friday afternoon. "Allowing Britney to play power forward," he added, grinning diabolically, "that's just for me." Ryan K. Houston "Justin, I hate this uniform. ... You can't even see my tummy." Chadwick Feagan Washington In an effort to make learning fun, Microsoft displays new high-priced interactive fraction flash cards for the kids. Tim Holden, Maine "This one time, at basketball camp ..." Eamon Reilly Dumont, N.J. "I'm bored, Justin. When's the game gonna start?" "As soon as Michael Jordan gets out of his wheelchair, and Kwame Brown gets out of his high-chair, honey." Jeff Kokosinski Clifton, N.J. After learning the perks of pro hoopsters, Justin told Britney he was going to the Gold Club after the game. Britney, assuming he meant the ritzy jewelry store, was thrilled. Mike Green Dayton, Ohio "C'mon, pick me, pick me. I swear guys, I got game. ... Britney's not that good." Lee Rosenberg Seattle Here's Justin Timberlake shooting hoops with his better half. Grant Bailie Brandon, Fla. [Insert Jerry Krause draft joke here] Doug Eckert Norman, Okla. "Britney, if Shaq says you're on his list, too, I'm going to Dirty Pop his @$%." Brett Muhlke St. Louis The NBA's version of the Battle at Bighorn. Len Hoover Kent, Ohio Anna Kournikova is no longer the best looking athlete out there. Howie Vestal, N.Y. Everyone waited with anticipation as Mattel unveiled its 2001 line of basketball Ken and Barbie. Ben Morrissey Sparta, N.J. "Honey, remember ... when you pass to me ... not at the chest ... they're expensive." Albie Boston A bizzare series of events unfold all because Britney Spears was seen here wearing clothing that covers her bellybutton, thus sparking rumors of pregnancy. In their statement Britney and Justin maintain that she is still a virgin and cite immaculate conception. Madonna has since sued Spears for stealing her image, forgetting that she is not the Madonna. Corey Bruns Colorado Springs, Colo. Once again, NBA expansion has diluted the talent pool. Jason Horwitz Connecticut There will now be a re-vote for which women's basketball player we would want to see pose for Playboy. C. Ransom St. Louis Britney and Justin show concern as EMTs attend to Mariah Carey's injuries suffered during a ferocious backboard shattering dunk. Greg K. Tallahassee, Fla. In an attempt to improve its staggering offense, the Rutgers men's basketball team has recruited Britney Spears in an attempt to draw defensive quintuple-teams, thus allowing Justin and every other non-Britney to score at will for Rutgers. Steve Thornton Palatine, Ill. With the Minnesota Timberwolves looking to solidify their backcourt, Kevin McHale signs Justin and Britney in a secret contract agreement. Joel Martin Los Gatos, Calif. Hey Justin, check out the uniforms on the Lakers' cheerleaders, they are so, like, 1999. Douglas Chagnon Danvers, Mass. "If Shaq can sing, why can't we? ... Oh wait, he can't sing. We're screwed." Charles Boston Honey, why did Patrick Ewing just wave to you? Jamie Woodbridge, Conn. "When they told us we'd be playing for the Knights in this charity game, they never said anything about Bobby being the coach. Man, he is tearing J.C. a new a$$#*!&. Peter Kohan New York Geez, honey. The Nets gave Kendall Gill $8 million last year. Imagine what we could make! David Cohen Hoboken, N.J. And finally, here is what Reuters stated was happening: Singer Britney Spears and her boyfriend, Justin Timberlake of 'N Sync warm up prior to the celebrity basketball game at the pop band's "Challenge for the Children III" event July 29, 2001, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. The three-day event raises money for charities including The Arnold Palmer Hospital for Women and Children, the Epilepsy Foundation, Calvary Academy, the Las Vegas Boys & Girls Club, Camp Good Days and the Justin Timberlake Foundation. Reuters/Ethan Miller  Send this story to a friend | Most sent stories |
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