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12/10 – New Orleans Hornets v. Charlotte Robert Johnsons

December 12th, 2008 · No Comments · BASKETBALL COMMENTARY, ROAD WRITING

The Hornets weren’t quite as responsive to my press credentials/tickets inquiries as Dallas and San Antonio were so…well, that’s probably not fair. I sent an email to one of their PR staff on 11/25 and received an understandable “Who the hell are you?” the next day.  I intended to respond that day, when I thought [...]

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A Three-Way Trade to Brighten Your Day

December 10th, 2008 · No Comments · BASKETBALL COMMENTARY

Does the headline: Wizards Send Daniels to Hornets really merit ESPN’s BREAKING NEWS ALERT? When there’s a three-team trade with Daniels, a 33 year-old who plays 22 minutes a game, as the headliner, I think a more appropriate headline would be, Three Teams Trade Three Players Who Play 38 Minutes-Per-Game, Combined. Still, there are some [...]

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