What keeps you moving forward? What keeps you going? I’ve got bruises all over my leg from having instruments pressed into and across my skin. After a couple of days, just as the contusions begin to heal, the tools are reapplied and at times the pain is excruciating. Having something that causes a bruise done … Read more
It’s been 44 days since it happened. Forty-four days since I’ve been able to play basketball, due to my injury. What have I been up to in that time? Therapy and Recovery. After going to Jewett Orthopedic to have my injury checked out, Dr. Felix, the orthopedic specialist, said he would like me to begin … Read more
Dear MJ:
When you came into the league (NBA) in 1984 I was seven years old. My big focus was getting to know my new classmates and learning how to read small books with a few words in a big font on each page. You went on to win Rookie of the Year with a stat line of 28.2ppg, 6.5rpg, 5.9apg, and 2.4spg. I had a knack for being able to spell and led my class in gold stars.
After watching this year’s NBA Slam Dunk Contest, I came to the conclusion that I need a Hype Man! (submit resume here) Hype Man Definition: Someone who brings excitement and hype before and while an event is taking place. Kenny Smith is a world class hype man! Kenny, who was Blake Griffin’s coach at the … Read more
To Whom It May Concern: I know it may be tough being in a relationship with someone that has gigantic dreams. What was once a journey filled with fun and excitement, has now too often become another hope filled process that may end up being like all the others, a big hop, skip and a … Read more
He’s NBA quick! In a conceding tone, that’s how a buddy of mine described my brother’s quickness on the basketball court to his nephew. He told me so at a recent lunch we had together. He had wanted to play two on two, since his relative was in town, but wanted to make sure his … Read more
I got the ball on the wing, faked right, exploded left. It was game number four of 2-on-2 this past Sunday. As I planted my right foot and pushed off trying to drive past my defender, I felt a pop in between my right calf muscle. I couldn’t tell you what happened to the basketball. All I know is I felt something no athlete ever wants to feel and my feet grew roots. I couldn’t move.
I used to buy bags of socks. You know, buy one bag, get one half off or even free. The 20 pairs of socks for $10 deal. Regular socks. In my “sock drawer” I have ten or so pair of black and even more white. Some of the white ones are solid and … Read more
After a more than 12 year hiatus from joining any gym, this past Saturday I signed up and am now an official member of one of five new Orlando Magic Recreation Centers throughout Orange County, Florida. The Orlando Magic, as part of the new arena development, donated the funds which were used to build the … Read more
“Whatever your life’s work, do it well. A man should do his job so well that the living, the dead, and the unborn could do it no better.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. If I had seen the aforementioned MLK, Jr. quote before, I couldn’t recall. On the celebration of his birthday this past … Read more
Friday night found me sitting on one of many long pine benches that make up a set of bleachers, shoulder to shoulder, about as close as you’d ever want to sit with anyone. To my left, a client and former Duke grad, his two sons and nephew. On the other side me was a … Read more
The school bell would ring, and like death and taxes, we would head to the CLC or local court to play hoops. On weekends, guys would be lining the sides and baseline at 12th street just waiting for a game. It was intense. It’s where we grew up. During holiday breaks and in the … Read more
One of the great things about this journey of mine has been the help I’ve received from others. As I’m preparing for my match-up with the great Michael Jordan, my brother and some friends from high school have begun playing again too. It’s been a huge help in getting back in basketball shape. A month … Read more
I know the feeling a woman has when a new bag comes out. I know the feeling when she walks in the department store “just to look” and must have that dress. I know the feeling a man has when that new car he’s been reading about for months comes out. I know the … Read more