:10—Let me begin by saying something I should have said years ago. Today’s column is dedicated to “Doris.” You don’t know her, but trust me when I tell you, without her, you would not have access to my genius every week. (Or lack thereof!) Thanks Doris. Couldn’t do it without ya…I’m just sayin’!
:09—So at last, I’m at the office site, #3 Eat’n Park in Penn Hills, minding my own business and enjoying the coffee as I get some paper work done, and in comes young “Brother Cole.” Actually, approaching 50, but none the less young to me, and a former “Champions” baller from back in the day to boot. Which really made me wonder how I failed him. I just would have thought I taught him better. Well here’s the story. As the conversation evolved, and he kept putting away the hotcakes, we began to assemble each of our greatest hoop teams of all time! Brother Cole’s Team—Magic Johnson at point; Michael Jordan at two guard; Charles Barkley at small forward; Willis Reed at power forward, intentionally out of the center position and Shaquille O’Neal at center. For the record, that amounts to 11 NBA championship rings.
My Team—Oscar Robertson at point, the only man in history to average a triple/double; Kobe Bryant at the two guard, the 3rd all time leading scorer in NBA history; Julius “Dr. J.” Erving at small forward, still the most amazing player we’ve ever seen on a hoop court…just press rewind, and be reminded, Bill Russell at power forward. Yes, away from his center position, but none the less the greatest winner in sports history. Two NCAA championships and 11 NBA titles. Last, but not least, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar at center, the all time leading scorer in NBA history. Six NBA titles. Six time NBA MVP. NBA final MVP twice. Three time NCAA champion and an undefeated high school career…ARE–YOU–KIDDING–ME? My team beats his team every night! His team will sell more t-shirts. What do you think! Text me your vote on the best team here. Loser is buying breakfast. Text to 412-628-4856 by Friday, Aug. 26, at 6 p.m.
:08—If “Bolt” is his real name…and I’m sure it is, then adding the fastest man in the world all time is just UN-BE-LIEV-ABLE!!! He’s a bad man!
:07—You knew the Pirates road trip winning ways would not last forever. And they do pick up their losing ways at home. They will continue to level off at 50/50 and get the wild card spot. And that, you can take to the bank.
:06—Your Pittsburgh Steelers just don’t care about pre-season games, so why do you care? Just relax. Take a deep breath and get ready for the real deal.
:05—Speaking of your Steelers, Monday thru Saturday, I don’t really concern myself about the boys off the field activities, but James Harrison just might have a point here. If he’s not guilty of anything, why does he have to go to the commissioner’s office to be told that? I’m just saying!
:04—I hope I speak for all Black people everywhere when I say how proud I am of the young Black Olympians that shook up the world.
:03—Oh, by the way, don’t let that be three Brothers at that gas station . . . Mannnnnnnn!
:02—Brother Usef, aka Brother Joe Owens, put on a fabulous picnic in the memory of Master Jacquet Bazemore and for the Pittsburgh Martial Arts family. Story and photos coming soon.
:01—Mark your calendar for the Achieving Greatness—Eat’n Park—United Rays Corvette Club Great American Car Cruise and Show. Coming Sunday, Sept. 25, at Eat’N Park in Penn Hills. 3-7 p.m. Light rain or shine. Anything that rolls is welcome. $5 donation benefits Children’s Hospital Child care Program. Trophies for the best cars in their category. Call 412-628-4856 for information. (Book bags free to the first 100 kids that come.)
:00—Game Over
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