DeMare Carroll, talking about his junkyard dog mentality.

"The Dragon" Goran Dragic arrives.

Hasheem Thabeet meets the Houston media following shootaround.

For those who haven't seen it, here's Shane Battier's "lucky Christmas sweater." 13 pts, 10 rebs, 7 assts.

Yup, this is my hotel room. Otherwise known as The Comedic Goldmine. Alt title: Where My Masculinity Went To Die.

Pretty big thrill for Rowdies. Secret meeting turned into hanging out w/ K-Mart. Now on to final stop. Update soon

Bad traffic, weather delayed our arrival but the Rockets Caravan keeps rolling. Just arrived in Leeds.

Missions accomplished. In Rayville, LA, birthplace of Elvin Hayes. Onwards to Leeds, Alabama!

The Rowdies invade Hope, Arkansas.

Weather clearing now, but this was the caravan's view for first few hours.

View from the lovely Liberty Hotel in Boston; a converted jail that is now "home" for the next 2 nights.

U2 were spectacular last night - as was our vantage point for the evening.

Goosebumps...

Going through these old school photos is a trip. What exactly is going on here with The Jet?

Any chance two NBA superstars ever pose for a picture like this ever again? I say no.

During intros at TC

Vonhawk (horrible version)

Vonhawk (not horrible version.