Some day of Game One thoughts: • I have no idea what Phil Jackson is going to say tonight in his pre-game interview on ABC — he may say he’s taking the Lakers job, may say he wants to sit out a year, may dodge the question entirely, may say he wants to marry Jeannie. […]
Archives for June 2005
Smoke Signals
There is no white smoke coming out of Staples Center, but according to the latest article from Eric Pincus at Hoopsworld we’ll know in the next couple of days about Phil. Since Pincus wrote that article he said on a message board he has gotten additional information to say Phil will make an announcement on […]
Fast Break
What, you expected some kind of coaching announcement? Here are some general thoughts while the Laker front office treads water. • That was a really entertaining game 7 between the Heat and Pistons — maybe not the up-and-down play that David Stern wants (and Phoenix delivers) but filled with drama. For my money it was […]
Who Are They Rooting For?
Big game seven tonight, with plenty of story lines and sub plots. To help paint the big picture, here’s a rundown of who the interested parties are rooting for: ABC Television executives: “Please give us Shaq and Wade. Please. We’re down on our hands and knees here.†David Stern: “I want whatever ABC wants.†The […]
Fast Break
For the record — I did not shoot Biggie Smalls, the LAPD was just trying to frame me. Now, on to some basketball thoughts. • Let me start out bragging, I think I am the Michael Jordan Mattel Classic Basketball. Sure, there are far more modern hoops video games complete with Amare Stoudemire’s 360 dunks […]
Remembering George Mikan
Every time I’ve looked up into the rafters at Staples Center (and before that at the Forum) and seen the retired jerseys, I’ve been amazed at the legendary NBA talent that has played for the Lakers, many I’ve been fortunate to see play — Wilt, West, Baylor, Magic, Kareem, Goodrich, Worthy. But there’s always been […]
So Few Things, So Much Time
Wait, strike that, reverse it. • The latest Carnival of the NBA is up at the usually hockey (but I’ve got some time on my hands) Off-Wing Opinion. This is one of the most extensive carnivals to date with links to what NBA bloggers all over the Web are saying about the playoffs, Larry Brown, […]