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.
I believe everyone, that includes you, would like to be really good at whatever it is they chose to do on a daily basis. I’d go one step further to say that everyone, still including you, wants to be better than anyone else that is doing what they do. It’s human nature to want to … Read more
So the highly anticipated, much talked about, iPad 2 was announced yesterday! For a couple of months I’ve been saying, when the new iPad comes out I will get one and join the millions that kiss their Apple technology goodnight before they lay their head down and drift off to sleep. I’m pretty much already … Read more
The goal, as you know, is for me to get a game of 1-on-1 vs. Michael Jordan. I know, I know, not a whole lot of hooping going on here lately at mevsMJ.com. That’s what happens when I get injured and the doc says be patient Kenny! That doesn’t mean I haven’t been working diligently … Read more
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
Do you still wish for things? I know I do. How the Wishing Began My first memory of wishing for anything was as a young kid, surrounded by friends and family. The birthday song had just come to a close, flames were dancing off of the ends of the candles on the cake, and my … Read more
As I was watching a college basketball game the other day, fans in a pandemonium over their team coming back from behind to tie the game, it struck me. We only live to see so many great moments. The empty barrel, to which we are given the opportunity to fill with experiences, is only available … 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
In the aftermath of all that was wrong with me (see injury), something special happened. On January 13th, I sent the following tweet to Michael Jordan’s two sons, Jeff and Marcus, and a few other notable people: Will you help my dream, by RT about my blog mevsMJ.com? My goal is to play Michael Jordan … 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