Okay readers, take a moment and think about where you were during the late summer of 2008. The economy fell off a cliff around that time, George W. Bush was still POTUS and the Marvel Cinematic Universe began with the release of Iron Man 1. The NBA’s landscape looked completely different than now – we’re basically talking about the difference between modern continents and Pangaea. LeBron was a Cav (pre-Miami), Dirk was young and ‘Chip-less, KD was a baby, Kobe only had three rings… just sooo different. For this week’s #TBT lets hop in the good ‘ol time machine and go back to 2008’s NBA Media Day!

Team Photos

Kevin Love, Al Jefferson and Mike Miller.

Shaq, Steve Nash, Steve’s hair and Amar’e Stoudemire.

Ron Ron, Shane B, Yao, T-Mac, Scola and Skip-2-My-Lou.

AK-47, D-Will and Boozer.

Tyson Chandler, James Posey, CP3, Peja Stojakovic and David West.

Cuttino Mobley, Baron Davis and Jason Hart.

Vince Carter, Yi Jianlian and Devon Harris.

Michael Beasley, D-Wade and Shawn Marion.

Pau Gasol, Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum.

Jason Kidd and Dirk Nowitzki.

Jameer Nelson and Dwight Howard.

Solo Shots

Gilbert Arenas – Washington Wizards.

Rasheed Wallace – Detroit Pistons.

Derrick Rose – Chicago Bulls.

LeBron James – Cleveland Cavilers.

DeAndre Jordan – L.A. Clippers.

Brandon Roy – Portland Trailblazers.

Some players have faded away, some are still thriving; either way it’s fun to see old faces as rookies/ newcomers.