Is this necessary?
This is my disclaimer at the beginning; I have no issues with New Orleans. To be honest I’ve never visited the city, after reading this a number of natives might have a problem with me and the account. I do have an issue but it’s actually with the NBA, why was there a need to return to New Orleans this soon. I’m referring to the fact 2008 All-Star game was held in the Crescent City. Prior to this year’s event a strict rotation policy had been in effect. A noteworthy fact other than Las Vegas the games have been held in a number of cities that no longer have NBA teams:
Ft Wayne (IN)
Rochester (NY)
St. Louis (MO)
Syracuse (NY)
Cincinnati (OH)
Seattle (WA)
Live long enough you--------
There’s an old saying, I’m unsure where it originated. Simply stated it says; “if you live long enough you will see just about anything.” That just about anything occurred in the Lakers recent game against the Cavs. This scenario had taken place previously however this is the first instance I remember. It’s been documented the number of injuries the Lakers have suffered this season. It began with Laker center Kaman fouling out and replaced by Robert Sacre leaving 7 players available.
Farmar leaves the game with an injury leaving the team with 6. During the game reserve Nick Young hurt his knee and left the game we are now down to the 5 players on the floor. Sacre later received his 6th foul but had to remain in the game, the Lakers simply had no players available. NBA rules state if this type of situation should occur the offending teams player (Sacre) would be accessed a technical foul every time he fouls after the 6th foul. Provides us proof how awful the Cavs are unable to beat a short-handed Laker team while playing on their home court.
Bits n Pieces
If I were a Cavs fans I wouldn’t hold my breath waiting for LeBron James to return. The Cavs are a mess, much worse than my Lakers. As for the Lakers I can point to injuries and a coach who doesn’t profess a defensive scheme. What about Mike Brown, isn’t he supposed to be a defensive coach?
Did you hear Magic Johnson and a business partner purchased the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA? He continues to display his business savvy; he sold his share in the Lakers in order to leverage the Dodger purchase and now a WNBA franchise.
What in the world is going on with Oklahoma State? They were expected by many (including me) to compete for the Big XII Championship this season. Currently in seventh place with a 4-5 conference record they seem to have imploded in and around future NBA pick Marcus Smart.
A gem from the David Stern interview I found interesting. He said most upsetting to him in his 30 years was to hear comments “the games are fixed.” I certainly can agree with him there. I’ve held discussions in the past with acquaintances who voiced the same objection.
The family of Albert
I’m sure someplace in America there is similar broadcast family to the Albert’s.
The family has been identified with the NBA although they conducted play by play for the NFL, NHL and MLB. Elder brother Marv began the family tradition when he replaced the legendary Knicks broadcaster Marty Glickman. Later Marv would move to NBC during play by play when that network had broadcast rights later moving to the YES Network for Nets games.
In recent years Marv's been one of the voices for TNT’s NBA games.
Marv’s son Kenny followed his father into the broadcasting field. Kenny’s also broadcast games in all four major sports. Kenny has a couple of uncles (Marv’s brothers) who are also broadcasters. Steve Albert has conducted play by play for a number of NBA teams; currently he handles those duties for the Phoenix Suns. Brother Al has done play by play for a number of NBA teams.
