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Christmas used to mean a brief hiatus from teammates, practices and coaches which was welcomed as we approached the halfway points of our seasons. Competing is fun and all but we got tired of looking at each other when I played. Tempers sometimes began to flare from overexposure and the monotony of the basketball routine. I didn’t abandon hoop on Christmas. The NBA makes sure you don’t do that what with the featured matchups similar to today’s between Kobe and Lebron. I was interested in basketball even in the midst of a break from the squad. But something else took precedent on December 25.
I know the whole world isn’t Christian nor does it celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ but Christmas day offered me an escape and a revelation. It was the time to run the circuit of drifting from house-to-house depositing and collecting. It meant sharing food with family who rarely saw me because of basketball practices all year ’round. It was a reminder to slow it down for the sake of reflection and conciliation. I’m thankful for Christmas day even now, especially now since basketball no longer dominates the docket. Basketball may be featured today. I’m watching Knicks and Heat right now. But I’m much more excited for the moment the players pull up to the family table in casual garb with an appetite and a little time to satisfy it.
Posted: by Norman Anthony
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It’s all about business money and generating revenue. I’m always amazed at the amount of people in the stands cheering for their team on Christmas day. At least the players are getting paid goo gobs of money to be away from their family. But what does the fan get? I guess it’s possible that going to watch an NBA game on Christmas day is the family tradition. But I think the NBA the NFL working on Holidays will never stop. Not as long as there are fans willing to pay money to attend the games. And yes even on Jesus day.
I get a sense of peace, warmth, and family around this time of the year. It starts from Thanksgiving on. I look forward to the change in season(does Cali even have seasons? lol). I truly enjoy spending time with my family. Yes we watch the Laker games, and soccer games, oh and don’t forget the Cowboys! I realized in my adult business life that it’s o.k for professional athletes to play on the holidays but it is odd when we choose to work on holidays . My revelation is simply this…to focus on the quality of time with my family and friends,take a moment to stop and reflect, but ultimately strive to make every day Christmas if I wanted it to be. Brotha Norm, this is late but Merry Christmas. I look forward to a tremendous new year and I know you do as well.