Basketball from a
fans perspective
Sometimes it seems
I’m complaining about the sports media more than offering praise. That’s what this is an attempt to salute those I enjoy. Any time you begin compiling a list someone is always overlooked, that might be the case here. I’m just going to say there are a considerable number I either read regularly or turn up my ears when they appear on television.
Jay Bilas, Jay Williams,
Mark Jackson, Doris Burke ESPN analysts
Chris Webber, Steve Smith, Kenny Smith TNT analysts
Michelle Beadle, Rachel Nichols ESPN Studio hosts
Brian Windhorst ESPN columnist
Sam Amick USA Today
Mike DeCoursey Sporting News
Please note, I'm not being compensated in any manner for mentioning these individuals.
Chris Webber, Steve Smith, Kenny Smith TNT analysts
Michelle Beadle, Rachel Nichols ESPN Studio hosts
Brian Windhorst ESPN columnist
Sam Amick USA Today
Mike DeCoursey Sporting News
Please note, I'm not being compensated in any manner for mentioning these individuals.
They better not mess
this up
Sounds as if I’m threatening someone or something however that is not the case. I’m just taking a check of the Suns and their past draft choices. Lottery picks Josh Jackson and Devin Booker appear to future rising stars in the NBA. On the other hand, Phoenix has finished in the lottery the last 6 seasons and Jackson and Booker are it. What about the other four lottery picks they chose?
Sounds as if I’m threatening someone or something however that is not the case. I’m just taking a check of the Suns and their past draft choices. Lottery picks Josh Jackson and Devin Booker appear to future rising stars in the NBA. On the other hand, Phoenix has finished in the lottery the last 6 seasons and Jackson and Booker are it. What about the other four lottery picks they chose?
The other players selected
have been serviceable but certainly not outstanding considering they were
lottery choices. The analogy for me
baseball, the Suns with two strikes on them took a swing at the ball and struck
out. There were all types of complaints
regarding the Sixers and the fact many believed they were tanking. Last season proved they had a bunch of talented
players on the court and were able to make the playoffs. As for the Suns that’s a different matter,
I’m certainly not making the pick I’m just saying they better not mess this
up.
“If you build a
better mouse trap…..
The quote was attributed to the 19th Century poet Ralph Waldo Emerson. The full quote is “If you build a better mouse trap the world will beat a path to your door.” The poet, lecturer, philosopher was simply stating if you develop a product or provide a specialized service people will rush to acquire the product or service. LaVar Ball is most of all a peddler or pusher of product, that is the case with his latest proposal the Junior Basketball Association. He claims it will attract high school players with no desire to attend college or unable to play in the G-League.
The quote was attributed to the 19th Century poet Ralph Waldo Emerson. The full quote is “If you build a better mouse trap the world will beat a path to your door.” The poet, lecturer, philosopher was simply stating if you develop a product or provide a specialized service people will rush to acquire the product or service. LaVar Ball is most of all a peddler or pusher of product, that is the case with his latest proposal the Junior Basketball Association. He claims it will attract high school players with no desire to attend college or unable to play in the G-League.
A top-notch player will earn
as much as $10,000 a month however those less talented could earn $3,000 a
month. That’s an outstanding payday to
98% of the high school basketball talent in the nation. What did Emerson say about “beating a path to your door”? As we approach late spring-early summer
this league plans on a June 21 start.
Several of the teams must fill out their rosters, as an example the Los
Angeles Ballers are the only team with more than 5 players on the roster. I’m quite sure there is someone out there
saying I’m being too tough on LaVar Ball, I don’t think so.
The Return
This is no reference to the 2006 horror/thriller with Sarah Michelle Geller, this is the return of Puma. You remember Puma don’t you Laker great Big Game James Worthy once wore the brand. It was announced Marvin Bagley III of Duke signed a 5-year contract with the company. Its noteworthy Puma indicates this is their initial effort to sign several members in the Class of 2018 draft. The company further says they intend to focus on established NBA members as well.
This is no reference to the 2006 horror/thriller with Sarah Michelle Geller, this is the return of Puma. You remember Puma don’t you Laker great Big Game James Worthy once wore the brand. It was announced Marvin Bagley III of Duke signed a 5-year contract with the company. Its noteworthy Puma indicates this is their initial effort to sign several members in the Class of 2018 draft. The company further says they intend to focus on established NBA members as well.
