Mike Bibby: Waah! Gimme Back My Ride! Waaah!

Posted Mar 29th 2008 10:37AM by TMZ Staff

NBA baller Mike Bibby is suing an automotive customization business that he says has his ride -- and won't give it back!

In the lawsuit, Bibby claims 212 Motoring told him they would pimp out his 1973 Chevy Caprice for free. Why free? Because the auto shop was trying to score a reality show tricking out old school cars -- and Bibby's was the perfect vehicle to feature on the program.

212 Motoring, which is co-owned by former NBA player Jerome Williams, claims Bibby knew the deal -- nothing's free, even noting two different estimates in the lawsuit, and with a total bill $78,000. BTW -- Bibby is making about $13.5 million this season and will earn $14 million in 2008-09.

Herman Frank, the lawyer representing 212 co-owner Harry Shasho, says, "I am disappointed that a super successful role model like Mr. Bibby would be attempting to obtain automotive service for free, and insisting that it was provided on a free basis, when in fact it was not."

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1. First!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 6:25AM on Mar 29th 2008 by Cajones

2. Is that where he will be bangin the bitchez?

Posted at 7:50AM on Mar 29th 2008 by Potato Head

3. When did Obama get a face lift?

Posted at 8:37AM on Mar 29th 2008 by ?

4. Sounds like a slick way to separate Bibby from some of his extreme cash. Does 212 Motoring have Bibby's signature authorizing the work done on an estimate showing the final cost?

Posted at 8:44AM on Mar 29th 2008 by Renaissance

5. damn, that´s cheap.
being a friggin´ millionaire and wanting your car service for free.
cheap, cheap, cheap.

Posted at 9:31AM on Mar 29th 2008 by der_rex

6. Wow, I wouldn't have ever let this go to court if I were in his shoes (oh, the puns..ha!).

Even if he feels he is in the right, the bad PR isn't worth $78k for someone who could be risking so much more in endorsements. Not to mention....even if he thought it would be free....it isnt a full $78,000 loss hit since the improvements will raise the value of the car at least some. Suck it up and pay up bibbs!

Posted at 9:41AM on Mar 29th 2008 by JC

7. When you're used to having everyone kiss your ass and getting freebies (he played for U. of AZ), you're bound to think you deserve it. STFU and pay the little people for the time, effort and product.

Posted at 10:10AM on Mar 29th 2008 by KYWildcatFan

8. A 1973 Chevy Caprice? Man, they are a dime a dozen here, except they all have the trunk lock punched out and a couple bullet holes in the driver's side front door. Is this white bread NBA player trying to fake Getto cool? Take your money and buy a new Corvette: the penis extention will give you more respect than a '73 Chebbey, man. I tell ya what.

Posted at 10:11AM on Mar 29th 2008 by OooooNoooo!

9. Somebody needs to come up with a contract fast. I don't know who to believe on this one.

Posted at 10:23AM on Mar 29th 2008 by Bird

10. Actually I think I am siding with Bibby here. Who the hell pays 78k to pimp out a 73 Caprice? He could get a REALLY nice brand spanking new car for that or he could retore a more valuable classic. I don't blame him for suing.

Posted at 10:29AM on Mar 29th 2008 by Bird

11. #5 NO SWEETIE OBAMA DIDNT GET A FACE LIFT.LOOKS MORE TO ME LIKE MCCAIN GOT THEM BIG ASS EARS TUCKED.

Posted at 10:46AM on Mar 29th 2008 by BrownSuga2008

12. We are finally reaching the point that claiming First!!! on any post is considered absolutly embarrasingly douchey. Its over...Its over.

Posted at 11:29AM on Mar 29th 2008 by Jacking Martling

13. Bibby wants his car, its the principle of the thing..... no estimate, nothing signed, nothing in writing.... the shop screwed up... give the man his car....

Posted at 11:33AM on Mar 29th 2008 by olivia

14. mike bibby used to play for the sacramento kings before he got all diva like , just pay the bill and get your car back , we hate when celebertys whine about them not getting free stuff!

Posted at 12:57PM on Mar 29th 2008 by manda

15. mike isn't white. he's mother is from Trinidad she's very fare skinned. he is a very nice person, he gives back to the community all of the time (i know him and his family) he has an aau team that he sponsers, and pays for the kids shoes and trips to las vegas and california. he's always helping people less fortunate, because he never forgot where he came from. if he has a legal document to prove the company would pimp his car for free, then they shouldn't keep his car because their show never got off the ground. people don't judge until you know

Posted at 1:15PM on Mar 29th 2008 by coi

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