MattZ

Had Sportscenter on this morning for a couple of minutes before heading out to work. The big 3 were in a studio being interviewed by someone from espn (I dont remember who). The interviewer directed the first question, "what will it be like for the 3 of you to play together??", to Wade. Lebron sat there listening as Wade got first crack at the question. SexNap, I disagree. The larger point isn't the histrionics. The larger point is that MJ, Magic, Bird, Kobe, etc., would have had no part of sitting there silent while someone else answered a question like that. No way. Anyway, good fo

Apples and oranges. Yes, they stunk. But one player never makes a team. He insisted that they build a team around him that could compete for titles with him as the centerpiece. And they did. And he stuck around as a result. And fwiw, he still is "The man" on this Lakers team (like he was after Shaq was forced out). I am no Kobe lover, but that's a guy who burned to win a title with himself as the centerpiece. He is selfish and hungry and concerned with only one thing -- his own legacy and being the best ever. Not passing judgment on him as a person (or even him as a player). But no

Yeah, I wouldn't say it's mindblowing. Just a sort of laid back, fun, listen. I dig it. I haven't listened to Army, but will.

Maybe others know/knew about this, but I didn't. She's Your Lover Now, solo piano. The Master. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMd_bgyilV0

"He quit," Gilbert said. "Not just in Game 5, but in Games 2, 4 and 6. Watch the tape. The Boston series was unlike anything in the history of sports for a superstar."

Well, I am a little bit older than you so I wasnt 10 for that series, but don't forget (not that you did) that Pat Riley faxed his resignation to the Knicks and went to coach the Heat. And I wouldn't call Hardaway/Brown/Mourning any more likeable than Oakley/Mason/LJ. And yes, Van Gundy was a poodle, but he was trying (lamely) to break up a fight that PJ Brown started.

Classic. You're ok with me, Mr NYC Hater.

I am digging Moses on a Snail.

He had a contract, he fulfilled all his obligations, and then went to another team. Where's the bad example for the kids? Seems like this letter is the bad example for the kids.

I thought that this was a joke, but the link is to the Cavs official site. An open letter to Cavs fans from their owner. http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/news/gilbert_letter_100708.html Dear Cleveland, All Of Northeast Ohio and Cleveland Cavaliers Supporters Wherever You May Be Tonight; As you now know, our former hero, who grew up in the very region that he deserted this evening, is no longer a Cleveland Cavalier. This was announced with a several day, narcissistic, self-promotional build-up culminating with a national TV special of his "decision" unlike anything ever "witnessed" i

It's not clear to me that they win one either, but it's hard to argue that the Heat aren't at least favorites to win the East with those three. Like I said to bobbob, the Cavs won 66 games last year with just one of those three.

I'll bite. He automatically makes any team he joins a winner and you know it. He was surrounded by shit in Cleveland and they made it to the finals and won 66 and 61 games the last two years. The question is not whether the team he joins will win, the question is whether the team he joins will be a champion. Bulls/Heat become championship caliber teams if he joins them. Not the Knicks without some more pieces, of course. I realize you hate everything that is NY, but to say the Knicks "do not win" is one of your more off the wall statements around here. Teams win when they add player

because he's afraid of failing under the big, bright lights of NYC and DWade is his security blanket in sunny Miami.

If he goes to Chicago, it will be worse. For everyone (but Chicago).

Let's get Melo to NYC. I've had just about enough of this. I can sort of understand why GMs would beg and grovel. I dont understand why fans would. This fan certainly won't.

The greatest feat in all of baseball was accomplished last night. Better than a perfect game, IMO. Johan Santana pitches a complete game shutout and hits a home run. The closest thing possible in team sports to single-handedly winning a game.

Maybe I wasn't clear -- I mean within the context of the game itself. It seems to me that to "cheat" you need to be bringing externalities into the game. Either doping in cycling, or nail files in baseball, or paying off refs in basketball. I am open to being convinced otherwise. What about my analogies to basketball and football -- both examples of defenders "breaking the rules" to prevent a score.

awesome, thanks A-man. The only word that I can come up with to describe how I feel when I hear about a new Dylan release is "lucky." I dont know how much more stuff is out there, or how much more new stuff he's got in him, but I am just lucky to be along for the ride.

Maybe I am thinking about this too narrowly, but how is it "cheating" if the game contemplates it and has an established penalty for it. Similar to a flagrant foul in basketball, or pass interference in football. Seems these sports recognize that these things happen, and as such, have dictated strict penalties in each instance. To tackle a player on a breakaway to the hoop or a wide receiver who beats you down the sideline isn't cheating, is it?

Thanks for posting. Very cool. I agree that the interviewer was pretty good all things considered. Would it have been better with me interviewing? Of course. Have I seen worse? Much worse.

hardwood floor's post is complicating things. If there's going to be a full (or even partial) tour, then I'd much prefer that to Vegas. As great as Vegas would be, it's going to be expensive. Pavement would have been another reason to head out there, but I am seeing them in September in NYC. Ugh.

Music from Big Pink. All of it. we carried you in our arms on Independence Day

Jeez, man. Talk about moronic responses. I never suggested that this country hasn't given access to much more money than 700 billion. If you look at my prior post, this is exactly what I said. We continue to give banks free money by keeping interest rates artificially low, keeping the fed window open, and allowing investment banks to become bank holding companies. The reason my savings account earns no interest is so that banks can lend out my money at higher rates and keep the spread. Banks are restoring their balance sheets on the backs of the taxpayer. It's that simple. But, and

Wait, what? What issues was I wrong about? I honestly have no idea what you are talking about. The only specific issue I remember engaging you on was your preposterous prediction that Goldman and the other banks would never pay back their bailout loans. Which they did. Which means I was right, and you were wrong. Are you projecting? If you want to argue about how ridiculous this country's policy is, of keeping interest rates artificially low, so that banks could make enough money off our backs to pay back these loans, that's fine. I'd actually agree with you. But that's not what we