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My recent trip to Italy revealed my “inner control freak.” I was in a situation in Rome where I wasn’t the resident authority. I arrived thinking my role was something that it wasn’t and it disturbed me because I’m arrogant…straight up. On any given day, we motor to work, to class, to practice with preset …
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Religion abroad is similar to religion at home. It must be very similar because the Italian pastor I had to pleasure of hearing this morning emphasized the difference between religion and relationship. A sea of people in Italy share the American sentiment that religious affiliation will suffice in this world of terrorists, unexplained natural disasters …
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The language barrier proved to have a bigger bark than bite. Some things transcend fluid verbal communication. I know at least this much, that basketball is one of those transcendent bridges. Granted, I had some exceptional Italians translating for me. Shout out to Andre Klun, my Brazilian/Italian brotha who is athlete, scholar and a well …
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Phil Jackson intimated he may not return to the Los Angeles Lakers next season as head coach and it’s among sports’ top stories. It should be. He’s a freak as it pertains to completely dominating an entire realm. He’s gotten the greatest players ever to work with colleagues toward common objectives. He’s a battle tested …
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Ron Artest is a great example of someone whose specific skill set filled a void on a team that was already poised for championship performance. The question is, however, whether or not his role is acceptable to him long term. Is he BEING everything he knows he can be playing a supportive role? I could ask you the same question. How would you answer?
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At NBC Camp Maui last week I was ending a session when a kid named Kyson said, “Thank you…” after shaking my hand. Camp wasn’t over. It was just the end of nice hard day of gettin’ after it. Kyson lives on the island and I guess I had heard thank you so often while …
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I met Scott Rueck at NBC Camp in Maui last week and you’re thinking, “So…” The point is that I didn’t know who he was either which is a shame considering that I’m immersed in the basketball world coaching kids, playing at my alma mater with current players, following the NBA and even the NBDL. …
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