Old School Pic of the Week 1.24

Dirk Nowitzki will be sitting out the Mav's games this week so that he can get back in to proper playing shape. Kudos to Dirk for swallowing his pride and putting in the necessary work, but if he thought Court of Appeals would just let his little vacation slide... he was mistaken.

Cool earring.

Old School Pic of the Week 9.27

This week has very important historical significance in the world of basketball. 20 years ago, USA Basketball selected its national team to compete in the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games. In case you were unaware, that 1992 Olympic team (better known as the Dream Team) would go on to win its eight Olympic contests by an average margin of nearly 44 points en route to a gold medal.

So of course this week's installment of the Old School Pic should be Charles Barkley dunking on a member of the Angolan national team or something of that nature?

Pshhhh. NOPE!

This post is dedicated to the 1992 Dream Team's most notable snub, one Isiah Lord Thomas III. Here he is wearing a fur coat on the banks of Lake Michigan, probably thinking about what the weather is like in Barcelona.

Court adjourned.

Old School Pic of the Week 7/4

On Independence Day, we pay homage to this nation's forefathers for allowing America to become what it is today. Those men were true innovators, and it is only fitting that Court of Appeals' July 4th Edition of the old school pic would be an equally revolutionary figure. As you celebrate America's birth, take a moment to commemorate the birth of the beautiful sport of basketball and its founder, James Naismith.

Old School Pic of the Week 6/21

Sorry, Court of Appeals devotees, I was locked out of the blog yesterday and wasn't able to get the Old School Pic of the Week up. But that may just have been a sign that I should instead post a photo today, on the first day of summer. So without further adieu, I present to you the summer solstice edition of the Old School Pic of the Week.

From Rambis' fish to Magic's rod to the inflatable dinosaur on the upper deck, so many great questions come to mind when viewing this shot. But chief among all of them: does Kareem use the skyhook method when casting out his fishing line?

Old School Pic of the Week 6/14

Old School Pic of the Week, Flag Day Edition! As my gift to you, today I present an image of Ralph Sampson, Mark Aguirre, and Albert King in their finest colonial attire. They say baseball is the national pastime, but is there anything more quintessentially American than a drum corps led by a 7-foot-4 behemoth? I think not.

Old School Pic of the Week: 6/6

This week we have a 1991 photo of Dirk Nowitzki getting his Rafael Nadal on. Though his Mavericks came up two points short on Nowitzki's miss at the buzzer in Game 3 of the Finals, I am willing to bet that everyone in The Big D is thankful that Dirk turned in his tennis racket in for a pair of high top basketball shoes.

Old School Pic of the Week 5/30

Happy Memorial Day, U.S.A! For the holiday, the least I could do was display my American pride through a photo of five members of the 1992 Dream Team. This photo would have been worthy of a coveted spot as the Court of Appeals Old School Pic of the Week based on Patrick Ewing's flat top alone, but the added patriotism made it a no-brainer.

Old School Pic of the Week 5/23

Allen Iverson has had his fair share of memorable moments over the years. But this installment of the Old School Pic of the Week brings you a lesser known image of an 18-year-old Allen Iverson showing off his dunking skills in front of mom. After a rocky season in Turkey this past year, there are major question marks as to whether AI will ever suit up again. As always though, only he holds The Answer.

Old School Pic of the Week 5/2

For decades it has been thought that Wilt's moniker "The Big Dipper" came from having to dip his head under doorways as he passed through. However, this recently recovered photo now makes it clear that the name originated from his fondness for the occasional dip in the remote lagoons of the Caribbean. Mystery solved.

Court Adjourned.