Category Archives: Play
THE RESPONSIBILITY TALK
Saturday morning is a great time to train young men but an even better time to talk “Responsibility”. Here’s a close-up of how Norman Coulter Jr. starts off a workout with the fellas. Continue reading
THE BOND THAT BECKONS
You can’t always see the difference you’re making if ever but you can sense when your attempts to make an impact are aimed in the right direction. With the help of some friends, I conducted a mini-camp at Sierra Vista … Continue reading
THUNDEROUS ENVY
The Lakers aren’t a young team; they’re a seasoned team with some young guys mixed in. The Oklahoma City Thunder is a young team. They start a bunch of high flying pups who should still be in college. The starting … Continue reading
REINVENTING THE PUZZLE
Systems, puzzles, games and teams all have pieces and when one is missing, you notice. Just ask the Lakers who have lost three of the last five games to potential playoff opponents. Since their 15 ppg (points per game)/8 rpg … Continue reading
NEW GROUND ETIQUETTE
It’s indescribably hard to act like you’ve been there before when you haven’t. Last night I watched my Alma Mater, Chapman University’s Men’s basketball team win a playoff game for the first time as a Division III school. In Fact, … Continue reading
If Only He was a Dumb Jock
If only he was a dumb jock his draft stock might be higher. If only he hadn’t left Florida State University to go study at Oxford maybe he’d be better prepared for the NFL Combine. If only he didn’t aspire … Continue reading
Called up from the Minors…is just the beginning
Whether he coned the phrase or not, a friend of mine once said, “The Opportunity of a lifetime is only good for the lifetime of the opportunity.” Antonio Anderson began the lifespan of an NBA career on Monday when he … Continue reading
Lakers – (Kobe + Bynum)
What really separates the PRO from the Average Joe? Continue reading
Kobe in Effigy or Laker Lore?
When Kobe Bryant emerged from Monday’s loss to the Memphis Grizzlies as the Lakers’ all-time leading scorer passing “The Logo” Jerry West, I immediately began thinking about the post Kobe era of Lakerdom. 25,000 some odd points and the verdict … Continue reading
Saints Compete
I’m down to my last underdog everybody. The New Orleans Saints narrowly escaped vacation yesterday and the metaphors for the essence of competition are too numerous to cite. From Brett Favre to Jeremy Shockey to probably every player on both … Continue reading
