I’m an optimist. When I was six and the Princess in Voltron dove into the pool and her top surfaced before she did, I was fairly confident that something wonderful was about to happen, network television or not. I’m even confident that there are women somewhere in the world (somewhere) who might be a little [...]
NBA VIEW – Denver Nuggets – Unbelieveable! But Not in a Good Way
December 16th, 2009 · No Comments · BASKETBALL COMMENTARY
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Iverson in Philly Reconsidered
December 4th, 2009 · No Comments · BASKETBALL COMMENTARY
I’m reconsidering the Iverson signing. Maybe, since it came in the same week the Nets needlessly fired Lawrence Frank, the 76ers move immediately smelled of the same impatience and short-sightedness. Maybe that isn’t the case; maybe they’re being savvy by admitting that what they started isn’t going to work, and smart to jump on a [...]
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NBA VIEW: Eastern Conference, Central Division
November 16th, 2009 · No Comments · BASKETBALL COMMENTARY
Indiana: The Pacers chased me all over America last year. It seemed that everywhere I went, they were the visiting team. So I got to see them a lot. Mostly, I learned that if you only looked at Danny Granger for all 48 minutes of game play, even especially when he’s on the bench, the [...]
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