BASKETBALL MAUI
When my college basketball team played in Hawaii 14 years ago, I had no idea I’d come back one day to be taught one of the greatest lessons of character.
Category: Bigger than Me
AMAT VICTORIA CURAM
“Victory favors those who take pains,” says the latin phrase when translated.
FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE
Phil Jackson once was quoted as saying, “I gave it my body and mind but I have kept my soul.” I think the newly retired Lakers coach also said after Dallas swept his squad that he was kind of glad the season was over and only a man still possessing his soul could say that. …
THE SET-UP MOVE
The set-up move isn’t the move you’re using to exploit your opponent. It’s the move you use to create an opportunity to exploit your opponent. The shot-fake, the inside-out dribble, the crossover-double-crossover, etc. are those types of moves. The greats master the set-up moves because they lengthen your career long after your athleticism is in …
ARE YOU A SORE LOSER?
There’s still good NBA playoff basketball being played. I should be watching. But I don’t care – not since the Lakers were swept last week by Dallas. This was a difficult admission to realize I’m still a bit of a sore loser. But what’s comical is that the guy people love to hate, Kobe Bryant …
HOW TO KNOW IF YOU’RE A SORE LOSER
There’s still good NBA playoff basketball being played. I should be watching. But I don’t care – not since the Lakers were swept last week by Dallas. This was a difficult admission to realize I’m still a bit of a sore loser. But what’s comical is that the guy people love to hate, Kobe Bryant …
LAMAR ODOM’S ROAD TO SIXTH MAN
It’s hard to describe the allure, if there be any, of playing a reserve role. Lamar Odom is a reserve. He is a good one too but he’s a reserve nonetheless. But he’s the guy that everyone knows could and probably should start. They say you can’t teach 6’11”. True. and I’ll do you one …