http://www.10000takes.com/timberwolves/<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Taken Out of Context: Mike JamesMore: Mike James ? Q4 ? Taken Out Of Context ? Timberwolves Taken Out of Context is a recurring look at the bizarre and sometimes borderline crazy things athletes say one day, only to retract them the next by saying "my comments were taken out of context." So, let's get this show started and meet today's contestant. He was just signed by the Minnesota Timberwolves to replace departing point guard Marcus Banks, loves to talk with the local radio stations and has already thrown himself a premiere party. Ladies and gentlemen: Mike James. Here's what your new point guard had to say to the Pioneer Press' Bob Sansevere: If I wasn't playing basketball, I'd be a criminal. That's the only other thing I knew besides basketball. That's the only other thing that came natural to me besides basketball.Before you start blasting James for his comments give the guy some credit, he's got a plan when his career is over. Can the same be said for the rest of the Timberwolves? That got us to thinking about what the members of the Wolves would be doing in a couple of years, if the NBA suddenly went under.Kevin McHale: Reprises his acting career and plays Lurch (The Butler) in the upcoming Adams Family sequel.Dwane Casey: He's still sitting on the bench at Target Center. Like Old Faithful, every hour Casey blurts out: "Why Did I Take This Job. I Hate You Kevin McHale!"Mark Blount: Laughing. That's right, all he does is laugh 24-hours a day. Even he can't believe someone would sign him to a six-year, $42 million contract.Anthony Carter: Counselor, and sometime patient, at Hazeltine.Ricky Davis: Is touring the country as the lead in the musical Show Boat.Randy Foye: Working at the Mall of America Apple Store. Since he gets to play with computers all day, he realized he doesn't have to steal them anymore. UPDATE: We screwed this one up big time. Marcus Williams (UCONN) is your computer stealing baller, not Randy Foye. What the hell is wrong with us?Kevin Garnett: Charles Barkley's running mate for Alabama Governor. Maybe this time they'll finally win something.Eddie Griffin: Although blind, he's on the lecture circuit espousing the hidden dangers of multitasking. Griffin also has a popular local cable show that profiles the latest DVD selection to hit the market.Trenton Hassell: Watching paint dry.Troy Hudson: Performing in celebrity look-alike contests as Tootie from the Facts of Life.Mike James: After watching the movie Ali, James slips and falls striking his head on the ground. From that moment on, all James can say is "I am the greatest...I am the greatest..." Oh Yeah, he's a criminal too.Marko Jaric: In the witness protection program. Word on the street is Sam Cassell is still pissed that Jaric got the contract he believed was rightfully his. Good luck to you, Marko.Mark Madsen: Spending every minute of the day shooting three pointers in his driveway. He has yet to make one.Rashad McCants: Now heads The Department of Homeland Security. Ironic. Now that's an understatement.Justin Reed: He's been in numerous television shows and movies as an extra. All have been non-speaking parts and unfortunately, many of his scenes have been cut during editing.</div>Mark Madsen
