Photos: JaVale McGee memes continue idiot theme after he signs $44M Nuggets contract

The hilarious NBA Memes page has made the Denver Nuggets' JaVale McGee a star by consistently portraying him as a total moron. The Deadspin feature "That's So JaVale" does pretty much the same thing, and given the moment last season when he threw the game ball into the stands on...

By Michael Roberts

July 19, 2012

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The hilarious NBA Memes page has made the Denver Nuggets' JaVale McGee a star by consistently portraying him as a total moron. The Deadspin feature "That's So JaVale" does pretty much the same thing, and given the moment last season when he threw the game ball into the stands on national TV, the site seldom lacks material. So what do these critics have to say about McGee's new four-year, $44 million contract with the Nugs? This, for one thing: But old themes don't die easily. If McGee can continue the growth he showed during certain games with the Nugs, including a spectacular performance in a playoffs game against the L.A. Lakers, and stop making foolish mistakes, such as repeatedly goaltending, he may silence the yuksters. Until then, however, they continue to use him as a punchline, as indicated by the post-signing NBA memes on view below: Page down to see more NBA memes reaction to JaVale McGee's $44 million contract.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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