Friday's A.M. Hot Clicks

Memorable Sports BillboardsOn Thursday, this billboard was erected along I-43 in Milwaukee, courtesy of the fans at SaveOurBucks.com. The group wants the team
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Memorable Sports Billboards

Friday's A.M. Hot Clicks

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Milwaukee Bucks fans

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NC State fans talk trash to in-state rivalry North Carolina.

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This billboard in Buffalo was posted by some ardent Bills fans in 2009 to clean house. (AP Photo/David Duprey)

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University of Tennessee quarterback Peyton Manning stands under a billboard thanking him for his accomplishments. (Bill Frakes/SI)

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This ground level billboard in Seattle reminded residents just how high Shawn Kemp can fly. ( John W. McDonough/SI)

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In 2010, Minnesota residents funded this billboard to convince Brett Favre to return to the Vikings. (AP Photo/The Hattiesburg American, Matt Bush)

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Milwaukee Bucks fans

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Fans of the Sacramento Kings erect a billboard to keep their team. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

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Disgruntled Raiders fans posted their dismay with the late Al Davis's front office management near a highway in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)

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In Sept, 2007, Jalen Rose purchased this billboard in Detroit to honor the Fab Five's accomplishments. (AP Photo/The Free-Press, Patricia Beck)

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In 1994, this promotional billboard was erected in Birmingham, Ala. to update motorists on Michael Jordan's batting average during his stint with the Barons. (Patrick Murphy-Racey/SI)

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As Charlie Weis entered his fifth season as coach at Notre Dame, a group of former players used this billboard to let the coach know the past two seasons had not been good enough. (AP Photo/South Bend Tribune, Santiago Flores)

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Bronco fans try and urge Coach John Fox to bench Kyle Orton and play Tim Tebow. (Ron Chenoy/US PRESSWIRE)

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San Francisco residents expressed their discontent with all-time home run king Barry Bonds. (Brad Mangin/SI)

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Dolphins fans produced this Photoshopped signage alongside I-595 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. in Feb. 2012. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

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Wake Forest fans call for the firing of basketball coach Jeff Bzdelik and athletic director Ron Wellman. (Screenshot via WXII)

On Thursday, this billboard was erected along I-43 in Milwaukee, courtesy of the fans at SaveOurBucks.com. The group wants the team to fully commit to losing in order to snag one of the potential franchise-changing players in the upcoming NBA Draft. The Bucks currently have the NBA's worst record at 5-20. In the meantime, here are some other memorable sports-related billboards.

You Are Not Welcome Here

In one of my favorite NBA stories of the season, Thunder center Kendrick Perkins politely asked Bulls center Joakim Noah to leave the Oklahoma City locker room following last night's game. And by politely, I mean he said, “Get your a– up out of here.” Noah had been invited by former teammate Thabo Sefolosha.

More Salt on the Wound

It's been a nightmare first season for Jets quarterback Geno Smith (10 touchdowns, 21 interceptions, 62.9 QB rating) and now he has a new critic. Her name is Siri.

Lovely Lady Of The Day

Friday's A.M. Hot Clicks

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Raquel Pomplun :: @rpomplun

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Raquel Pomplun :: @rpomplun

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Raquel Pomplun :: @rpomplun

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Raquel Pomplun :: @rpomplun

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Raquel Pomplun :: Getty Images

Hot Clicks fan Josh emailed me all the way from Tokyo requesting I make Raquel Pomplun today's LLOD. I see no reason not to comply with his request.

Now This is a Bobblehead

If I was a Giants fans I'd buy a ticket right now for the April 9 game against Arizona so I could get my hands on this amazing Hunter Pence bobblehead doll.

The Charmed Life

Not only is Rafael Nadal one of the world's top tennis players, he also knows his way around the poker table. Nadal, who has only been playing for 18 months, defeated the world's No. 1 poker player (Daniel Negreanu) in a charity tournament last weekend. But Negreanu is claiming the victory was all luck and wants a rematch. As for the charmed life headline, let's not forget Nadal's 2012 SI Swimsuit appearance with Bar Refaeli.

SI Vault Photo of the Day

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Kobe Bryant shares a laugh with Michael Jordan during the 2003 All-Star Game. Bryant isn't laughing these days after finding out a knee injury will cost him another six weeks. SI's Lee Jenkins thinks Kobe's injury will provide the Lakers an opportunity to finally rebuild for the future.

Where's the Love?

Patriots receiver Julian Edelman is having a career year with 89 catches and 914 yards but he sure has a strange way of showing appreciation toward his quarterback. In October, he famously dissed Tom Brady's attempted high five on the sideline and yesterday he refused to acknowledge the nickname Mini-Tron given to him by No. 12.

Odds and Ends

Dennis Rodman held trials for a North Korean basketball team that will face a dozen NBA veterans in an exhibition game on leader Kim Jong-un's birthday next month ... The NHL's 13 most painful to watch injury moments of 2013 ... The ECHL is letting fans pick the 2015 All-Star jerseys ... A good collection of recent Undie Run photos ... Vulture has an oral history of Donna Martin losing her virginity.

NBA Does Drumline

TNT's Kenny Smith, Shaquille O'Neal and Ernie Johnson have fun during last night's NBA doubleheader. Charles Barkley is not amused.

Sweet Score of the Day

Flyers captain Claude Giroux scored an improbable game-winner against Columbus last night.

Kobe's Top 10 Dunks

Since it'll be another six weeks before we see Kobe Bryant on the court, here are his top 10 all-time dunks.


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Andy Gray
ANDY GRAY

A senior editor atSI.com, Andy Gray oversees Hot Clicks, Extra Mustard and the Swimsuit site. A Boston sports loyalist and Columbia graduate, he joined SI in 2005.