A Day in the Life of a Teenager in 2003, as Imagined by The CW’s “One Tree Hill”
12:00 P.M.: School, I guess? Who knows.
Tag: Basketball
There’s Nothing in the Rulebook That Says a Man Can’t Play in an All-Dog Basketball League
It all started last week when I dropped off Coco at the rec center for practice. As I was leaving, the ball rolled in my direction.
I Took Sun Tzu to an NBA Game
I know you are all about fighting with honor, much in the same way the NBA is all about the integrity of the game.
The Michaels Jordan: Wikipedia’s Disambiguation Page
Michael D’Jordan: Michael OF Jordan. Michael E. Jordan: Steeple Magazine’s Saintliest Man Alive (2020).
How to Determine Whether the Person You’re on a First Date With Is Actually Shaquille O’Neal in Disguise
For the fourth time this month you’re asking yourself: am I on a date with Hall-of-Famer Shaquille O’Neal wearing an elaborate disguise?
Fact Checking the March Madness Song, “One Shining Moment”
"you’re a shooting star" -- This needs context. Most players do shoot at some point during the game. But not many are true stars.
Warrior: I Voted in a Middle School Gym During a 6th Grade Basketball Game
I took an “I Voted” sticker and slapped it on. The anti-participation trophy faction in the stands booed this profusely.
This Halftime Locker Room Speech Seems as Good a Time as Any to Confess to My Killing Spree
If we look back to the mistakes, the failures, the death mask grimaces of the asphyxiated faces we’ve left behind, then we’ll never move on.
NBA Scouting Reports of Famous Historical Figures
Jesus Christ brings a robust following as well as the ability to do some pretty amazing things off the court.
A Guide to Discussing March Madness from a Man Who Just Wants to Fit In at Work
When someone mentions "that Marquette shot from '97," nod and say something noncommittal like, "Hoo yeah, that ol' can of worms!"
People Talking About Dentist Appointments the Way They Talk About Basketball
Dr. Pacini’s always been good, but now he’s got the best hygienists in the business. They’re a root canal dream team.
No, I Didn’t Name My Child Michael Jordackson So He’d Aspire for Greatness as an NBA Player or World-Renowned Musician
I just happen to like the smooth sound of “Michael Jordackson.” It’s got a nice ring to it.