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Modern medicine

I didn’t see the game only read an account by someone who was there. The writer claimed Kyrie Irving showed no issues with his first game back for the Mavs. Considering ACL is major surgery it details to several points for us, advancements in medicine plus a work ethic. Those are keys to a successful return to action, we could look at the NFL Chiefs as well. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered a left knee ACL and LCL tear in a game last December. He didn’t play in the preseason however in four regular season games he appears to demonstrate his previous prowess. In the same manner of the Mavs point guard Mahomes underwent extensive rehabilitation.

The point of this exercise is simple, sports medicine has come quite a distance from the past. The injuries of Irving and Mahomes maybe as recently as 20 years ago would have been career ending. Of course the key is the individuals themselves, both had a strong work ethic to return to action for the Mavs and Chiefs. I’ve certainly never suffered the type of injury of those two, the nearest might be illness. I left the hospital remained home one day and thought I was prepared to return to work. Needless to say I discovered my body had not healed to the level I believed, I thought I was ready but that was not the case.

How long….not long

By now you are aware LeBron James is going to reside in New York City and helicopter to Philadelphia for practice and games. Before I begin this look see allow me to say this is only an attempt to detail the why, whatever LeBron and the Sixers conclude is okay by me. First for those who might be geography challenged the two cities are located quite near one another. The distance between New York City and Philadelphia according to Google maps is 94-100 miles depending on your starting point.

Drive time between the cities can vary based on the weather, heavy traffic, roadwork, or rush hour, the drive could take 2.5 to 3 hours in length. LeBron in a charter helicopter (weather dependent) can leave New York City and arrive in Philadelphia in 30-45 minutes, as you can see a much shorter time. I am quite sure LeBron could find a residence to his liking in the city or suburbs, why live in New York City? In a role similar to Los Angeles my guess there are business interests that might be easier to accomplish in New York City over Philadelphia.

Are you for change

In this instance we discuss rule changes regarding NBA play, the college game is a whole different matter. This account was brought about due to a sports talk radio discussion I heard recently. Major League Baseball is the oldest professional sport, despite its founding in the 19th Century there was a belief rule changes were required. There were a number of rules MLB headquarters believed would improve the quality of the game. As an example pitchers now have a time clock on them, they must deliver the ball to the plate in a timely manner.

There are other rule changes however my desire was to provide you an example. In the NFL new rules were also instituted, the kick off rule is now changed from what had previously existed for 100 years. As for the NBA are there any rules you believe would enhance the game? This is not a rule change just a belief on my part. I’ve grown tired of the NBA offices the day after indicating officials had errored during the game. The outcome of the game will not change so what’s the purpose? My suggestion to speed up the game. Anytime there is a stoppage of play and the officials are at the monitors a decision should be rendered without delay. I’ve witnessed games a return to action has been held up almost 5 minutes in some instances.

This is it

Thoughts of mine while waiting on a FedEx delivery, this is it….what I desire of the 2026-27 basketball season both in the NBA and college. These are not in order they are strictly random thoughts:

*Luka and the Lakers exceed the ESPN projection

*Mizzou basketball earn a Final Four berth

*Wemby develop the effective inside game we are aware he is capable

*Zion Williamson fulfill the promise we envisioned when he left Duke

*Someone, anyone take control of college sports

*Pistons win the east over the LeBron led Sixers

*The Kansas-Mizzou grudge game has expired, hope for a renewal

*Eliminate the term “Mid-Major” from the vocabulary, highly unlikely

*NBA Eastern Conference basketball just as competitive as the Western Conference

*Jay Wright move from the broadcasting back to the bench somewhere for some team