NBA Draft Lottery

And I couldn't care less. Not just because our first rounder goes to Phoenix because of the Joe Johnson deal, but also because for the first time in ten years, we made the playoffs. That's right, it's been 10 years since this:



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Wait, What?

I've said it before and I'll say it again: if the WNBA was playing in my very own back yard, I would close the blinds. This commercial seems to be affirming my sentiments, but it was brought to you, allegedly, by the WNBA. Could this be the beginning of David Stern bringing down his pet project covertly? If they name Isaiah Thomas the new commissioner, you have your answer.

I don't have a WNBA tag for my posts, and I intend to keep it that way. Should this get a basketball tag?

6 Steps to a Healthy Relationship

As has been pointed out, I avoid relationship/personal stuff on this blog. Mostly because I am historically poor at relationship/personal stuff. However, I came across this today, and will be using it as a rubric for relationships from here on out. .

1. Is she doing something that bothers you?
Yes -- Stop here. Address the issue like an adult, resolve it with her. Move to #2.
No -- Skip to #3.

2. Does the outcome of #1's resolution give you peace of mind?
Yes -- Move to #3.
No -- Go back to #1.

3. Is there anything else that's bothering you?
Yes -- Go back to #1.
No -- Go to #4.

4. Wait. Now, is there anything else that you think needs to be addressed in your relationship?
Yes -- Go back to #1.
No -- Go to #5.

5. Honestly, is there anything else at all?
Yes -- Go back to #1.
No -- Go to #6.

6. Congratulations. You're either lying to yourself because all relationships require honesty and work, or you've somehow met the perfect ying to your yang, and you are blissfully the exception to this rule. Do you think that you're done?
Yes -- Everyone is wrong sometimes. Go back to #1.
No -- Welcome to reality. Go back to #1.

There. All of your relationship concerns solved in 6 easy steps. You're welcome.

You Stay Classy Planet Earth

Apparently, Charles Barkley has never seen Anchorman. Good thing for all of us, Ernie Johnson has.

CHAMPS

Congrats to the Columbia Lions Baseball team, 2008 Ivy League Champs!!!


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One Down...

...and one to go! This is great, it's like I write it and they do it.

May 6, 2007. Billy Knight steps down.

Now, for Mike Woodson to either go away, or have the players step up and say he should stay. These are the only two options.

Heh. I get to tag this with "playoffs" because the Hawks were in the playoffs. Only in America!

Seis De Mayo

Doesn't quite have that same ring to it, huh? Once upon a time, I had a blog, and on this blog, I would do entries called Mid-Range Jumpers, where I would wax faux philosophic about the going ons in the sporting world. I guess I'll try to bring it back.

• Who says the public flogging is out of style? The Hawks put up a valiant effort, but they just couldn't stand in the face of the Celtics in Boston. But, they gave us hope for next year...as long as we get a new GM and a new coach.
• I love the NFL off-season. Cedric Benson and people who act even REMOTELY like him are the reason why.
• PETA is again proving to be my least favorite interest group. It was just a horse. Go away.
• No problem with KB24 getting the MVP, but I hope CP3 made it close. His dismantling of the Mavs, and his current show against the Spurs is an interesting case.
• Roger Clemens. Ew. Led to the funniest line of Bill Simmons' chat last week though:

Brad (Detroit, MI): Clemens 20K game on ESPN Classic right now.
Bill Simmons: Mindy McCready was five during this game.

• Recent Steelers draft pick Rashad Mendenhall was robbed at gunpoint recently. Welcome to the NFL, where you will be paid a ridiculous salary, but there is no set protection for you. Screw up, and we'll penalize you before a trial, but you better hope that new bullseye is unseen by most.
  
• Maybe D'Antoni would like to coach a bunch of young, super-athletic overachievers? Huh?
• Or Avery Johnson? Or Lenny Wilkens? Okay, maybe not Lenny again.
• Best of luck to the Gehrig Division winning Columbia Lions baseball team as they vie for the Ivy League Title today and tomorrow at Dartmouth.
• What the hell Marvin Harrison? Has Peyton Manning gotten to you that bad?
• REVISED NBA playoff predictions: Celtics in 6, Pistons in 5, Lakers in 5, Hornets in 6. These don't replace my original guesses, just wanted to give my input since I am usually wrong.
• How do I reeeeeach these kids?
• ZAZA FREAKING PACHULIA...ZAZA FREAKING PACHULIA...ZAZA FREAKING PACHULIA

Well, that's it for now. I've been working hard, and will be rewarding myself with my first ever Vegas trip this summer. Never have I been in one place that so caters to all my vices at once. Plus, I'm going with my degenerate friends who do nothing but egg me on to do stupid things. Plus, a bar owner I know will be staying at the same hotel as me...in town for a friend of HIS bachelor's party. Plus, we're flying in on Friday the 13th. Looking at all these factors, the following exchange said it best.

Me: Is this just a perfect storm?

Jolson: It's already a N'oreaster.