Has anyone else noticed the clutch free throw shooting by Dirk Nowitzki, in particular the 21of 24 performance in Game 3 when he couldn't make a shot? Who's to thank for his development as a clutch shooter during this year's playoffs? Avery Johnson? Rolando Blackmon? No, it's David Hasselhoff who has kept Dirk Nowitzki calm at the free throw line. 
That's right, the same David Hasselhoff whose first CD went triple platinum in Europe. He also inspired a team in the dodgeball tournament on ESPN 8, the ocho, so he has past experience with motivating athletes. Every time Dirk goes to the line, he sings a Hasselhoff tune to keep himself cool.
Baseball plays songs when either a player goes to the plate or when a relief pitcher comes to the mound. It's time to bring a little energy to the games of football and basketball and have some music when a touchdown is scored or whenever a player heads to the free throw line. Below are 10 guys who deserve songs and the best choices for them. There are also 5 baseball players who should change theirs.
Terrell Owens: "Cowboys from Hell" by Pantera
This could be good or bad for T.O. If he behaves himself, it means the team is gonna give teams hell trying to match up. But if he doesn't, then Parcells will feel like he's in it.
Rasheed Wallace: "Shut up" by Black Eyed Peas
The "GuaranSheed" backfired and he's averaging 8.5 points since the post-Game 3 proclamation. I know he's 3-1 when he predicts victory, but it looks like the sun's shining on the dog's ass longer than you thought.
Shaquille O'Neal: "Another Brick in the Wall" by Pink Floyd
I know he's hitting less than 40 percent on his free throws (39.5), but Shaq has been missing for years. All he wants is another notch on his belt anyway in the form of a 4th ring.
Steve Nash: "Coming Undone" by Korn
Nash started off well with a 31 point, 12 assist Game 1 against the Clippers, but since then is 0-13 on 3's and shooting just under 40% (38.7) overall, a far cry from his season averages. Look on the bright side, the song is fast-paced like you, so it's not all bad.
Shaun Alexander: "Just Came Here to Chill" by The Isley Brothers
Alexander hit the endzone a record 28 times last year and I don't see it changing by much. Put a cooler next to the goal post because he'll be there more than on the bench.
Ron Artest: "Unpredictable" by Jamie Foxx
He's just as likely to hit a shot as he is to hit another player. It is his brand of music though and maybe he can sign Foxx to Tru Warrior records.
Phillip Rivers: "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" by Jack Johnson
Finally, Rivers will have the chance to play after 2 years behind Brees. Let's hope it was worth it or your song may have to change to Kansas' "Dust in the Wind."
Matt Leinart: "Ms. Hilton" by The PenFifteen Club
This one doesn't require too much explanation, but that's what happens when you pair off with Paris, your name and career no longer matters.
Daunte Culpepper: "Scar Tissue" by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Now I'm not a Culpepper fan, but when you are a franchise quarterback, have a terrible year, destroy your knee, and get traded; I feel for you buddy.
Lebron James: "Your Time has Come" by Audioslave
A 2-0 deficit against the 2-time Eastern Conference champs means nothing to King James. Just stop gnawing on your fingers or they will become infected young man.
Barry Bonds: "Dirty Little Secret" by The All-American Rejects
We all know about it Barry, just stop denying it. Your head is the reason behind the tides, not the moon.
Delmon Young: "Calm Like a Bomb" by Rage Against the Machine
He has 50 games to listen to all the music he wants. With that temper, it's a good thing that Young doesn't play darts.
Aaron Rowand: "Working Man" by Rush
It took more guts to go on T.V. afterwards than the actual collision with the wall itself. That broken nose just secured your status as a Hall of Famer in every Philadelphia bar.
Bronson Arroyo: "Overnight Celebrity" by Twista
I had to give the aspiring rocker a rap song so he could feel the anguish I do when he hears music he doesn't like. Chances are though that Willy Mo Pena, the man traded for Arroyo, will get more strikeouts by season's end.
Greg Maddux: "It Ain't Over 'til it's Over" by Lenny Kravitz
He has one less RBI than Juan Pierre and has stolen more bases than Todd Walker, Michael Barrett, and Jacque Jones combined. Oh yea, he's also 5-2 with a 4:1 K to BB ratio.
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