Monday's A.M Hot Clicks

Get That Shot Outta Here
LeBron James, Tiago Splitter :: Getty Images
The highlight of the Heat's 103-84 Game 2 win against the Spurs last night was LeBron James' filthy block on Tiago Splitter. If you've only seen the regular version of the block, I recommend you watch it in slow motion and from every angle possible. I also recommend you check out this very cool "then-and-now" GIF of Gregg Popovich, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili.
Misery Loves Company
After the L.A. Kings were eliminated by the Chicago Blackhawks Saturday night, the team reached out someone who felt their pain.
https://twitter.com/LAKings/status/343580146722287616
I Guess It's Better Than Instant Messenger
Edmonton Oilers coach Ralph Krueger was fired last week -- over Skype.
Lovely Lady Links Roundup
Kate Upton :: Derek Kettela/SI
Happy 21st birthday to SI Swimsuit modelKate Upton. ... Another favorite lady of Hot Clicks, Maria Menounos, turned 35 over the weekend. ... Emily Ratajkowski is not just starring in Robin Thicke's Blurred Lines video these days (look up the unedited version). She's also continuing with her modeling career.
Random Links
Here is a recuperating Russell Westbrook singing Taylor Swift. ... If you have a strong stomach, check out the grossest injury of the weekend, courtesy of boxer Alfredo Angulo and his eye. ... Twins catcher Joe Maueris an expert at the no-look behind-the-back catch.
Jimmy Kimmel Video Of The Day
NBA players, including Kobe Bryant, Blake Griffin and Shaquille O'Neal, read mean Tweets on last night's show..
Tearing Down A Pool Video Of The Day
This is NOT how you do it.

Jimmy Traina is a staff writer and podcast host for Sports Illustrated. A 20-year veteran in the industry, he’s been covering the sports media landscape for seven years and writes a daily column, Traina Thoughts. Traina has hosted the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast since 2018, a show known for interviews with some of the most important and powerful people in sports media. He also was the creator and writer of SI’s Hot Clicks feature from 2007 to '13.