A good evening as well
KC Chiefs QB had an outstanding Sunday evening, he tossed 4 TD’s against the Bengals in a 45-10 win. In Ohio more specifically, Cleveland we could make the same statement about Hawks rookie Trae Young. The young point guard scored 35 points along with 11 assists leading the way to a 133-111 win over the Cavs. There are times rookies are not cut out to play at the NBA level, it might be paramount to allow them to play first. The drive-time guy here decided Young wasn’t as good as advertised.
KC Chiefs QB had an outstanding Sunday evening, he tossed 4 TD’s against the Bengals in a 45-10 win. In Ohio more specifically, Cleveland we could make the same statement about Hawks rookie Trae Young. The young point guard scored 35 points along with 11 assists leading the way to a 133-111 win over the Cavs. There are times rookies are not cut out to play at the NBA level, it might be paramount to allow them to play first. The drive-time guy here decided Young wasn’t as good as advertised.
The radio host mentioned
this at a time the University of Oklahoma lost several games in a row and Big
12 teams begin to defense Young differently.
If this host had taken the time to see the big picture, he might have
gained a different perspective. This
local media person’s take reminded me of Stephen A. Smith. Remember Smith questioned why the Knicks
would choose to draft Kristaps Porzingis.
Porzingis is injured currently but this has nothing to do with his
ability to play at the NBA level.
I’m not superstitious but…….
The last time I wrote of a Mizzou prospect the guy committed to Ohio State, you remember E.J. Liddell, don’t you? It was hoped the power forward would join his buddy Mario McKinney who committed to Mizzou earlier. It was not to be, instead of Mizzou Liddell chose Ohio State. Do I dare post an account regarding another uncommitted Mizzou prospect? I’m going to take a chance and introduce you to Josh Christopher, he’s a 6-foot 4-inch shooting guard, he hails from Bellflower California near Los Angeles.
The last time I wrote of a Mizzou prospect the guy committed to Ohio State, you remember E.J. Liddell, don’t you? It was hoped the power forward would join his buddy Mario McKinney who committed to Mizzou earlier. It was not to be, instead of Mizzou Liddell chose Ohio State. Do I dare post an account regarding another uncommitted Mizzou prospect? I’m going to take a chance and introduce you to Josh Christopher, he’s a 6-foot 4-inch shooting guard, he hails from Bellflower California near Los Angeles.
Christopher is a Class of
2020 prospect, so his decision might not be forthcoming soon. Among the schools offering him a scholarship are
Kansas, Arizona, Florida and Cal just to name a few. With that manner of competition exactly where
Mizzou stands is considered an unknown. Christopher
was supposed to have attended Saturday’s Mizzou-Memphis football game, I’ve not
been able to confirm the visit as this account is completed. NOTE: Early Sunday evening came bad news from
Columbia. Jontay Porter tore an ACL in a
scrimmage, he will miss the 2018-19 season.
More on the story later.
Here’s hoping
Is Bill Self guilty, that’s what I have asked myself several times. I didn’t want to write this for fear you might believe I am bias toward Kansas basketball and especially the coach. I read the transcript of the text messages between the Adidas rep and Self, they failed to prove him guilty of anything. At the same time, they didn’t provide us convincing proof he was innocent. We tend to use the term black-white often to describe an issue, when it’s unclear we say, “there’s some gray there.” I want to beat Bill Self on the basketball court not the court of public opinion. This is it, this is all I’m going to write on the event until more evidence of guilt or innocence is available.
Is Bill Self guilty, that’s what I have asked myself several times. I didn’t want to write this for fear you might believe I am bias toward Kansas basketball and especially the coach. I read the transcript of the text messages between the Adidas rep and Self, they failed to prove him guilty of anything. At the same time, they didn’t provide us convincing proof he was innocent. We tend to use the term black-white often to describe an issue, when it’s unclear we say, “there’s some gray there.” I want to beat Bill Self on the basketball court not the court of public opinion. This is it, this is all I’m going to write on the event until more evidence of guilt or innocence is available.
Celebrity NBA owners
A few celebrities have purchased ownership in NBA teams. In Philadelphia the Sixers count entertainers Will and Jada Smith as part-owners. Wonder how many games Will attended as a youth growing up in Philadelphia? In Memphis the Grizzlies count on native son and entertainer Justin Timberlake as a minority owner, in Cleveland singer, dancer entertainer Usher has been a minority owner prior to Dan Gilbert’s purchase of the majority share. Actress Jami Gertz is an owner through her husband, Antony Ressler became one of the franchise owners in 2015.
A few celebrities have purchased ownership in NBA teams. In Philadelphia the Sixers count entertainers Will and Jada Smith as part-owners. Wonder how many games Will attended as a youth growing up in Philadelphia? In Memphis the Grizzlies count on native son and entertainer Justin Timberlake as a minority owner, in Cleveland singer, dancer entertainer Usher has been a minority owner prior to Dan Gilbert’s purchase of the majority share. Actress Jami Gertz is an owner through her husband, Antony Ressler became one of the franchise owners in 2015.
Gertz is less visible these
days on television and in the movies, she graced the screen in several
productions in the ‘80’s and ‘90’s. Rapper
Nelly was an owner of the Charlotte franchise until Michael Jordan assumed
majority ownership. In Brooklyn
entertainer mogul Jay-Z was quite visible the first few years the Nets played
in the borough, he sold his share and is involved in other business pursuits. What I find most interesting Jack Nicholson
and Spike Lee might be the most visible celebrities at Laker and Knick
games. To my knowledge neither owns any
shares of the franchise they root for.
