I have to give it to NBA Commissioner David Stern. In dealing with the unbelievable situation of players bringing guns into the locker room he is showing why he is the best leader in sports.
It just adds to a legacy of which he should be very proud. It shows why he has hung around so long in a very difficult job.
When athletes were found with guns in the locker room Stern suspended them indefinitely. Anything else would have been unacceptable. Permanent removal from the game should even be considered.
Once again I am reminded why I watch almost no NBA games. More than any other sports, the overpaid athletes of the NBA seem to let celebrity status get to their heads. The league is more known for the thugs that lace up their shoes each night than their playing skills.
Larry Bird, Michael Jordan, Kareen Abdul Jabaar, Magic Johnson should be disappointed. The league they put on the map is not what it was when they left the game.
Today's stars, mostly Kobe and Shaq, seem more interested in their personal careers than the teams they play for. Jordan, Bird and Johnson played for only one team in their careers. Shaq is now on at least his third. That alone is a statement about the game.
David Stern has a difficult job managing the thugs that seem to arise in the NBA. When guns showed up in the locker room he once again adjusted. He should be commended for his efforts.
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Shaq isn't a star anymore so before you try to write on NBA you should learn the most recent stars like lebron, Wade, Howard etc. Also they are more than thugs, they have way more skill today than in the past, however ill admit defense is lacking. Just watch some NBA, respect it, then you can write about it. Until then stick leave it out!
ReplyDeleteWrong. None of those mentioned have more skills than Jordan or Magic. Kobe only thinks he is as good as Jordan. James is overrated and will never be of the star caliber of Magic or Bird
ReplyDeleteGo watch Howard dunk on you tube, or see James a 6 ft 9 guy run point guard. They have different skills than Magic had and can shoot just as well as Jordan. The defense of the NBA might make them look better but I believe that D-Wade, Lebron etc have just as good shooting skills as Jordan. You need to accept the NBA, watch it, and enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteEven my own brother attacks me! No one compares to Jordan, period.
ReplyDeleteThat is it for the NBA in The Corner