:10—What can I tell ya…I’m Black. Deal with it! My thanks to my literary Brother “Tim” for filling in for me last week, as I recovered from yet another successful Achieving Greatness program. Yeah boys and girls, the recovery time is slower and harder!
:09—I’ve always been the first one to tell my staff at any level… “You’ll know when you’re done when people stop coming so let me be the first to tell you this, the legend of the Connie Hawkins Summer Basketball League is put to bed for good. On the 40 year anniversary of one of the nation’s Top 10 programs from 1975 – 1995, a dedicated few came to the Savoy to remember the memories. A good time by those who came and those memories will live on forever. The Rankin Gangsters, The Echoes, The Dons, Bump Yes, Clairton’s Finest, The Force, The Homewood Horses, Big’s Storm, Running Rebels, Point Park, Pitt, CMU, North Side, Champions, Rico’s Boys and all the others. Thank You!
To those who forgot: You know, those of you that were never heard of before you played in the league, not before or after, those of you that had the privilege to be on the same court with the great Connie Hawkins, Kenny Durrett, Norm Nixon, Bill Graham, Ron Carter, Larry Richardson, Sam Clancy, Jason Williams, Larry Harris, Bobby Franklin and other legends just to name a few, not to mention the TV, t-shirts, beer, food and all the extras…and the fact that you asked me to do this…to all that chose not to come when you said you would…“You should be ashamed!!!”
:08—Here’s your movie trifecta. #1 Star Trek—outstanding. Well done. Great casting…three basketballs . #2 Jason —good, not great. Sets up the next one. I needed more umph! Three basketballs. #3 Suicide Squad—starring Will Smith—okay, but it’s DC Comics, not Marvel. Only two basketballs—but worth seeing. Now shut up.
:07—To the lovely lady who was so nice to me at the Wilkinsburg Dollar General, and you know who you are, you are now in the Locker Room. Keep reading. (Yes people, I go to the Dollar General…who do you think I think I am!)
:06—The Olympic virus scare apparently was over-rated. Rio survived the fear. There are some people sitting at home wishing they had made the trip.
:05—Justin Gatlin, you fought to get back after the unjust suspensions, but unfortunately you can’t beat “The Bolt,” Usain Bolt that is, but don’t feel bad, nobody can!
:04—I keep telling you that Steelers pre-season doesn’t count so don’t worry about that butt whopping. I also keep telling you that The Emperor, Chuck Noll, would tell ya… “If they didn’t matter, they wouldn’t play ‘em!!!” I go with the Emperor.
:03—Word to the wise…USA Olympic Men’s Basketball team, you better wake up before your gold turns to silver.
:02—Serena, you’re still the best in the world. You’re just tired.
:01—Mark these dates, and do it now or else! Sunday, Sept. 25, the great Eat-N-Park Car Cruise to benefit Caring for Kids. Trophies, prizes, surprises and good food. More info. to come. The 3rd Annual City League Hall of Fame Inductions Saturday, Nov. 5. Get ready.
:00—GAME OVER
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