A homeless man from Columbus, Ohio, whose video became an Internet sensation was offered a job and a home by the Cavaliers during an appearance on a local radio station. Ted Williams‘ story was told in the Columbus dispatch when photographer Doral Chenowerth filmed Williams on the side of the road with a sign reading:

I have a God given gift of voice. I’m an ex-radio announcer who has fallen on hard times. Please! Any help will be gratefully appreciated. Thank you and gold bless you/Happy holidays!

Williams talked about his background, admitting problems with alcohol and drugs “and a few other things” led to his decline but insisting he’s been clean for two years.

While being interviewed on Columbus radio station 97.9 Wednesday morning, Williams was offered a job by a Cavaliers spokesman who called in. The team offered Williams voiceover work with the team and owner Quicken Loans, and offered to pay a mortgage on a home.

“That’s the best deal ever!” said Williams, who acknowledged receiver other less-substantive offers.

Here’s the original video:

LeBron James is doing his best to shore up the Heat roster with former teammates — Zydrunas Ilgauskas signed with the team on Wednesday — and his newest target is Jawad Williams.

According to Cavaliers beat writer Brian Windhorst, James is interested in luring the 27-year-old forward to South Beach, but Williams remains a restricted free agent, and the Cavs have expressed interest in bringing him back.

There was talk of injuries, non-injuries, guys missing practice, guys not getting MRIs. Oh, the things that can be reported on in a four-day period when there are no actual games to watch in the Celtics-Cavaliers series. Did there need to be this window between games? No, but that argument is for another day.

While the on-court action was lacking in the series New Englanders care most about, there was some action across the rest of the league.

The three other series stand at 2-0, as all the teams held serve at home, and here is a quick recap of what happened on the hardwood.

Is Dwight Howard the real Superman? Sure looks like it in the Magic-Hawks series. (AP)

MAGIC VS. HAWKS

The Magic had a long layoff after sweeping the Bobcats in the first round, but there were no signs of rust, as they cruised to a 43-point win in Game 1. A 43-point win in the playoffs! The Magic followed that up with a 112-98 win on Thursday night, so kudos to the Hawks for cutting down on the margin of defeat.

Really, though, this Hawks team is mind-boggling. It seems as if the only team the Hawks can get up to play against is the Celtics. But they are far too talented to lose to anyone by 43 points.

Dwight Howard had a foul-filled first round against the Bobcats, but he is literally unstoppable vs. the Hawks. This probably would have happened against the Bucks as well, because they don’t have a big man that can match up against “Superman.”

In Game 1, Howard went for 21 points and 12 rebounds in just under 29 minutes, and the big man followed that up with an impressive 29 and 17 in Game 2.

The Celtics put down similar beatings on the Hawks in 2008 at the Garden, and the Hawks recovered to win every home game in Atlanta, but who knows what their mindset is like now? A 43-point loss in the playoffs would make a lot of people start thinking about vacation.

Kobe Bryant has imposed his will against the Jazz. (AP)

LAKERS VS. JAZZ

Maybe all the Lakers needed was a wake-up call to get back on track. LA has been on a roll since Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook put a scare into the defending champs in Games 3 and 4 of the opening round.

The Lakers have won four straight — two against the Thunder and two against the Jazz — and look poised to return to the NBA Finals.

Kobe Bryant has topped the 30-point plateau in his last three games, after back-to-back bad games against OKC. A healthy and efficient Bryant opens up opportunities for Pau Gasol, Lamar Odom and Andrew Bynum on the inside, and with that length up front, the Lakers are tough to handle.

The Jazz might get a boost with the return of Andrei Kirilenko, and playing in Utah with the white-out stands is always a tough place to play.

Games 3 and 4 were not pretty for the Lakers in their last round, so the Jazz could get something going if they can take care of their home court.

Jared Dudley has been a spark for the Suns in the playoffs. (AP)

SUNS VS. SPURS

In the first half of Game 2, the Spurs outplayed the Suns but couldn’t land a knockout blow. The Suns hung around and pulled away in the fourth and now own a 2-0 series lead. The Spurs and Suns have had all kinds of playoff battles over the years, and Steve Nash seems to be getting a little help from his supporting cast this time around

Former BC star Jared Dudley is bringing an energy and fire of the bench for Los Suns. Dudley had 11 points, but more importantly six rebounds — four offensive. The offensive rebounds in Game 2 probably are why the Suns won the game. They held an 18-7 advantage on the offensive glass, and on the extra possessions they were able to kick it out to wide-open shooters such as Jason Richardson (19 points on 3-for-6 shooting from 3-point range) to knock out the Spurs.

San Antonio still is getting good production out of George Hill and its “Big Three” to have a chance in this series.

I am sure Celtics fans have not forgotten Kevin Harlan’s infamous call from last year’s Celtics – Cavs playoff series:

When a play like this happens against your team, the immediate reaction is to either look at your buddies with that blank “I think I just swallowed my gum look” or channel Ted Sarandi’s signature “WOW” call.  I usually choose the former when it comes to LeBron James because he simply does things you can’t explain and they come out of know where.

The Celtics take on the LeBron’s (yes, I think Cleveland should re-name the team) tonight, and there is no doubt that King James will be playing “with no regard for human life.” What is in doubt is if the Celtics, who are mired in a mini-slump, will show some life on the defensive end to show that they are still the team to beat this season.

I just wish Kevin Harlan was there to call this one.