I wonder why

Some media types who cover the collegiate game have questioned SMU hiring Larry Brown. I purposely failed to read the stories only the headlines, I did not want this to be impacted by what I read. I wanted to provide a clear and concise view of this Hall of Fame basketball coach, a coach who loves the game so much he's unretired himself. One of my sources informs me whenever he had the opportunity Brown was in Lawrence watching Bill Self's KU team scrimmage. This 5-9 inch dynamo certainly isn't ready to be outfitted for a rocking chair at least not just yet. Maybe it's an age issue, at 71 many in the media probably figure he's too old for the game. They think the game might has passed him by, I don't think so, there is always a requirement to teach the game and teach it in a proper manner. I mentioned a week or so back Brown's main problem is burning bridges, in the past he's made statements I'm sure he wanted to recall. That's Brown, he says what he thinks which does get him into hot water with administrators and front office personal. The key Brown is a winner and a teacher, in his eight years at UCLA and Kansas he was 135-44. Brown's 30+ years of coaching in the ABA and NBA coaching have produced nearly 1400 wins.

Oil and water

Knick fans the Knicks were undermanned at the beginning. They had two chances to win this series against the Knicks, slim and none. Slim just left town along with Amare Stoudemire and the fire extinguisher. I'm poking fun and this is not a laughing matter, the problems of the Knicks go much deeper than the missing Stoudemire. Both he and Stoudemire say all the right things when being interviewed by the press but somebody must go. They just don't mesh when both are on the floor at the same time ever seen oil and water mixed? Stoudemire arrived in the Big Apple via a free agent signing, Carmelo Anthony wanted out of Denver badly. Anthony's desire was to return to the east coast the team was secondary, this story might have played out better if Anthony had been traded to the Nets. He would have played in New Jersey for two seasons and then arrive in the sparkling brand-new Barclays Center. This mix of Stoudemire and Anthony on the floor at the same time is not going to work, how the Knicks resolve this matter we are all anxious to see.

Pre-season Top 25

Recently I checked several websites which contained 2012-13 polls. I was curious on the choice of teams and how the teams might be positioned. Most of the polls had Indiana as the number one or two team in the nation. For the most part the usual suspects were listed, there were few surprise teams. Keep in mind these are sports writers opinions and carry little if any value until play begins. The SEC was represented by Kentucky, Florida and Mizzou. As for the revamped Big XII, Kansas, Baylor and Texas were listed. UCLA pretty much invisible last season made all the polls strictly on the basis of it's incoming class of recruits, Michigan and Michigan State were there. The NCAA championship was just decided early in April but I'm anxious for colleges to begin play once again.

Additions to the man-cave

I'm sure I mentioned I have a limited amount of space in the cave, mine is a converted bedroom. Several years back ESPN.com visited Laker trainer Gary Vitti's home. Vitti has so much Laker memorabilia and collectables his man-cave actually looks junky. Shocking as it might be I'm actually searching for Kansas City Kings memorabilia which is a problem in itself. A company which specializes in throwback gear has memorabilia from franchises which have closed shop or moved to greener pastures. Among the teams gear available, Baltimore Bullets, Buffalo Braves, Memphis Pros and New Orleans Jazz. I would prefer a jersey over photos, basketballs or basketball cards. Although the Kings left Kansas City after the 1985 season there are a number of individuals who are still connected, they either played for the Kings or currently broadcast games. The alumni include Knicks coach Mike Woodson and Hawks coach Larry Drew, both played for the Kansas City Kings. In the front office of the Wizards is general manager Ernie Grunfeld also connected to Kansas City. Currently broadcasting NBA games are Kevin Calabro, Kevin Harlan, Wayne Larrivee and Neil Funk. Sharpshooting Eddie Johnson is color commentator for the Phoenix Suns while Ron Boone serves in the same role for the Utah Jazz. There are others omitted but as you can see there are a number of individuals associated with the game that have Kansas City connections.

Seattle Sonics

As I wrote recently the Kings are probably history in Sacramento. Viewing Sonicsgate recently one of the residents interview said "I know if we (Seattle) get another team someone is gonna be upset like I was." David Stern has made it known there are no plans for NBA expansion and I agree with his view. Suppose the Kings apply to move the franchise to Seattle would it be approved? I pose the question because Clay Bennett Thunder owner heads that committee for the NBA. Do we suppose he could approach the business objectively?