Secure the bag…Stay where you are?

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NBA Free Agency!

The last few days of NBA Free Agency has caused quite a frenzy with fans and teams. It is just amazing to see how many players have left and joined new teams, with one decision that is carrying the NBA Summer. Will WWKD? lol what will Kawhi Do? Most people are banking him to go to the Lakers, some think he will stay in Toronto. I honestly don’t know what he will do and don’t want to guess. I will just wait for him to announce.

Securing the bag is what most of the free agents who have signed have been able to do. In day 1 of NBA Free Agency over $2 billion dollars was awarded. It is amazing that companies hate discussing pay and yet you see the amount of how someone’s hard work can pay them. For example, Al Horford left Boston and signed a max deal with Philly for $109 million. The question poses in my head for businesses that don’t like to pay their employees or discuss pay why not?

When your employees see sports contracts shown it definitely brings the thought of why not go get what you are worth? Most employers rather than find a solution regarding pay or when an employee brings it up, they blow them off. Employers often forget that income is heavy decision maker when choosing to come on board for a job unless you are retired. So why make it a big deal? I’m glad you asked, from my personal experience I have found it difficult to get employed with a job I like because employers like to lowball salaries. I feel like if you put in the work and sacrifice a lot to learn skills, connect with new people then naturally the right opportunity will present itself with the perfect salary.

So how does this tie in with the NBA Free Agency? …On day 1 over 48 contracts were signed and a lot of players made the decision to leave surprisingly. We all know Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving both left to join up, but with KD out an entire year, we may not even see the success of that decision for awhile. I think one of the biggest winners of the draft was the Miami Heat and the acquisition of Jimmy Butler. I love his mentality and the way he plays and I know he will do well. Him and Dwyane Wade have a great relationship and it will be fun to see the role he plays in miami. Butler’s contract is worth $140 million over the next 4 years. CRAZY, that sport organizations can give out so much money but when you come back down to the real world, you see organizations have their wages at the bare minimum with it taking years for it to increase. What free agency shows me is that the opportunity will always present itself if you are working hard and believing in yourself.

Continue to seek your worth whatever that may be…..The right YES, will present itself.

I’m excited to see how the rest of free agency will play out and ultimately how the NBA Season will play out as well. Stay Tuned and keep watching, I am sure jaw dropping moves are on the way still. 🙂

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Stand up for YOU…Always

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Man, it has been a crazy roller coaster of a month for me.

One of my best friends recently told me to never feel bad for standing up for yourself. You did nothing wrong. In essence, he is absolutely right but (and their shouldn’t even be a but) lol I feel like maybe, I shouldn’t have used my voice but then again why have a mouth if I don’t use it. If anything these last few weeks have given me time to really evaluate and appreciate not only my voice but those around me pouring their lives into me.

You always know who your TRUE friends are when a situation arises and you are fighting for everything. I can count on one hand my true, genuine friends.

I woke up today feeling pretty good, the sun actually woke me up lol (super bright) and I decided to write. Kyle Lowry was on my brain, so I pulled out my laptop and here we go.

As you may recall, The Toronto Raptors are the new NBA Champions! Congrats to them and Canada! :)…but I wanted to shed a light on Kyle Lowry, not because of him turning on the heat to help his team but his act of resilience and using his voice to not tolerate disrespect from anyone (no matter who you are).

Game 3 of the NBA Finals, Kyle ends up falling out of bounds on to who we now know to be Warriors Investor Mark Stevens ( pictured above on the left in blue shirt). If you are sitting courtside, for one you are risking your body to be hit lol, if you don’t want that risk sit in box seats. Secondly, you have lots of money, we all know ticket prices sky rocket and for whatever reason people always feel entitled to NBA players and saying whatever they want to say. WRONG! and let me tell you why. When Lowry fell on Stevens, Stevens could have said a number of things or nothing at all but he chose then to say some obscene words to Kyle and be really rude and disrespectful to him.

Kyle who was in the middle of Finals game could have easily risked everything he had by laying a hand on Stevens, who could’ve been drinking etc. ( still no excuse for he said..NONE) but he chose not too and approach the referee who was standing there and let him know what happened.  Because Mr. Stevens is white, he tried to use his whiteness to get a rise out of Lowry which he didn’t. Lowry was very angry but was able to finish the game only to use his voice at the press conference calling for action. Many NBA players had Lowry’s back and spoke up as well. The NBA and commissioner Adam Silver had to do something to let everyone know this won’t be tolerated.

You may recall a similar incident in 2014 where Donald Sterling former owner of the LA Clippers was banned for life and fined 2.5 million dollars after recordings of him making racist comments were found and made public. I will never forget the feelings I had during that whole situation. It just made me think, what do people really think about me or say about me when I’m not around. People talk even when you aren’t present, my hope is that I carry myself in such that way that if I’m thousands of miles away, that it would be nothing but positive things.

So what did the NBA do…..

Commissioner Silver banned Stevens for a year from the NBA and fined him $500,000. Most don’t think that’s enough and think he should’ve got more. I think about it this way, I’m glad they did something, Stevens has most likely invested alot of money into the Chase Center (Warriors new arena), If his money is gone, do they still open? I say yes….but you just don’t know… This entire situation shows me that it is okay to say how you feel, stand up for yourself no matter what, don’t be afraid to risk losing everything. If you character stands tall that is everything you need. Believe me, something good always comes from standing up for yourself. It may not be instant, but there is always a blessing come from it.

Let me know your thoughts… Should the NBA or any sports organization make the consequences heavier for uncalled behavior? or should it be a case by case basis?

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-Never be afraid to stand up for YOU…Always-

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The Hate is Real…..

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The NBA Finals are underway with the 2 time defending Champion Golden State Warriors taking on Rookie Coach Nick Nurse and the Toronto Raptors.

I remember listening to a interview by Coach Kerr and he mentioned trying to 3 peat is really hard to do. It is a constant battle but it can be done. Coach Kerr knows what he is talking about he is a 6 time champ with the bulls being a key piece for one of their games.

The goal all season for Golden State has been to win another championship and basically shut all the haters up. Let your haters be your motivators and for whatever reason, everyone and their mama hates on GSW.

I get it the NBA is a business and mostly for entertainment now but if you want my honesty put some respect on their name. There was a time when the Warriors under Don Nelson struggled to make the playoffs and if they did they were booted out round 1. (yes, I have been watching and riding the warriors since the struggle years). Now that they are so dominant, it’s nothing but criticism, not as much praise. Analysts make it worse but that is their job sometimes, feed into the hype and continue the narrative.

Are you mad at the fact you have to face them every year? Are you mad that they have dominant shooters and defenders when they are HOT and shooting lights out. Golden State can destroy teams on both ends of the court and it’s fun to watch. You blink and they are up 30 in the 3rd quarter. We need that intensity the rest of these finals…BLOW THE RAPTORS OUT!…

With the Finals this year and injuries pouring in, the question becomes can the Warriors finish it? My answer: HECK YES! It just won’t be a cake walk. Yes I wanted them to sweep Toronto, but the NBA wants to drag this series out as long as it can go. I believe it will go 6 games with Golden State closing it out and winning it at Oracle. This being the last season the Warriors play in Oakland, it will be bittersweet to finish at home in front of your crowd.

Stephen Curry gets the most hate and it’s inspiring how he deals with it. Andre Iguodala said it best: ” I like Steph, I never see the hate he gets because people are jealous of what he has, I am going to do everything I can to protect his legacy” . Andre for one is a real one, real brother, real teammate. His statement shows me that the relationships and respect the Warriors have is real, not a lot of teams can say that. Stephen is the leader, his faith is strong, his character is stronger.  I can see why people are jealous of him and get frustrated when they have to play him but remember his journey has always been as the underdog. He fuels off that but I think it pushes him to rise to the occasion. Game 3, Stephen scored a playoff career high 47 points with assists and rebounds. If his teammates would have made some of the shots they missed , they might have pulled it out. But hey, take it one game at a time. Game 4 will be quite different especially if GSW gets Klay Thompson & Kevin Durant back. Kevon Looney  they really needed but he is out due to a injury caused by a foul which I think could have been prevented. I hope he gets healthy soon.

Warriors are going to do it! I want them to pull this out, They are the defending champs and 3 peating will make them apart of an elite club. The last team to 3-peat was the Lakers in 2002.(2000-2002). The Warriors will continue to fight..they got this!

The Hate is Real….but the confidence, strength, and heart of a champ is realer…

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Playoff Update :)

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The NBA Playoffs are in full swing as the final 4 teams have started their quest toward the NBA Finals.

In the east you have the Milwaukee Bucks and the Toronto Raptors; In the west you have the Golden State Warriors and the Portland Trailblazers.

The east series will be exciting to watch as Kawhi and Giannis battle back and forth. The Bucks won game 1 108-100.

In the west, Golden State , behind Steph Curry took down the Houston Rockets in 6 games unfortunately without Kevin Durant who suffered a right calf strain to move on to the West Finals. The cool part about this series against the Blazers is that Steph gets to battle his younger brother Seth. All brotherly love! Golden State took Game 1 116-94.

As both series progress it will be interesting for Golden State with the timetable of KD and Demarcus Cousins uncertain, how they settle in against Portland. I have no doubt in my mind they will prevail but one game at a time.

Game 2 for the Warriors/Blazers is tonight on ESPN.. 🙂

Let me know who you got winning both series, I would love to hear your thoughts!

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East vs West

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The NBA Playoffs are in full swing!!!

The Eastern Conference is as strong as it has ever been with no Lebron this year. It is quite interesting to see. The semi-finals are underway with the Celtics and Bucks &76rs and Raptors.

Paul Pierce made an interesting statement after the Bucks lost Game 1. He said the series was over and that Boston was going to sweep them. Paul first of all should’ve just kept that to himself lol. The Bucks came out in Game 2 and beat boston in team fashion. That game was good to watch. I am sure the Bucks are going to come out very strong in Game 3. Keep making Pierce eat his words!

The Philadelphia 76rs and Raptors series is real good too. Lots of grit, heart, passion in this one. This series is also tied 1-1. Jimmy Butler went off in Game 2 and helped his team tie the series heading back to Philly. I know the east teams will make me proud, my focus has been in the western conference.!

The Western Conference is always the conference to watch! To me it is the most entertaining. The surprise in the west this season is the Denver Nuggets. I love a good underdog, even though I am pulling for my Warriors to win it all. It will be fun.

The Portland Trailblazers and Denver Nuggets are tied 1-1, I would love the blazers to close this series so Seth and Steph can play each other in the Finals! That would be lots of fun 🙂 and I mean who wouldn’t want to see brothers battle it out on the court and push each other. Seth is an assassin on the court when he is in a rhythm. We shall see how this series plays out!

Now grab your popcorn because the real movie is now in session….HA…..

Rockets vs Warriors Round 2….

As you can remember last season the Rockets and Warriors played a gritty series, with Chris Paul missing the rest of the series due to injury. The rockets are now out for revenge and will do anything to beat Golden State or at least try too.

Game 1 was so chippy and fouls everywhere… Curry, Thompson, Iguodala combined for 14 fouls. CRAZY..right?!…Complaints from Diva James Harden and his side kick Paul regarding fouls and having a fair chance of play. The Rockets had more free throw attempts than the Warriors and it was Curry who closed it out for his team and protect home court.

Game 2…was called alil tighter but KD who has been having an amazing playoffs put his team on his back and went OFF!.. Klay is back in a rhythm, Curry dislocated his finger but was still able to pour in 22 points to go up 2-0 over the rockets. James Harden had 29 points as well after leaving with a eye injury that he said affected his scoring, but he had a pretty decent game, I will give him that. 🙂

I’m super excited for Game 3 and the rest of the games to come between the East and West Teams.

Let me know who you got winning it all!

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Live Life..Leave your legacy

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These past couple of weeks have hit the sports and entertainment world by unfortunate storm. The music world lost a legend in Ermias Asghedom aka Nipsey Hussle. Sunday, March 31,2019, Nipsey’s life was taken from us by someone he knew, broke bread with, possibly even shared some of his success with. For me, however it made me stop, re-evaluate my life, my relationships, my own legacy.

Questions posing in my head: Why did this happen to someone doing so much for his community, for his people, honestly for the world. He impacted almost everyone he met or didn’t meet including Barack Obama. CRAZY! but it shows the kind of heart he had. His impact on the world and specifically the South Central LA area where he grew up and passed away, Nipsey left his imprint. Another question I asked myself is Why are people (the people that say they ride for you) are sometimes always the ones the most jealous or intimidated by your success? I often pride myself with treating everyone how I would like to be treated, but in life it will never be that way. I have learned how to do deal.

From a sport’s perspective: Music bridges the gap and makes sports games lots of fun. For players and teams, music gets you in the zone, gets you game time ready to put on a show. Music is therapeutic in a sense that it helps you block out unnecessary noise (haters, rumors, unwanted news).

Losing a loved one is difficult, as much as you grow up, live life, and make memories the person who is no longer on this earth, you always tend to imagine what life would be like if they were still here. YOU NEVER GET OVER LOSING THEM….The grieving may stop, but as long as I live, they are always on my mind. I have unfortunately dealt with the loss of losing a sibling so I know all to well the non-stop grieving. I know what it’s like to have success and then 2 seconds late I am wishing my brother was here to share the success with me. I always give those I love, all the appreciation and all the praise while I can, some times it is the most random moments but it is always from the heart.

Last question I found myself asking: What will my legacy be? When I leave this earth, what am I leaving behind? We all see the ongoing legacy of Nipsey Hussle, It is his brand The Marathon Clothing, All money in No money out label, his community outreach,vector 90 for STEM, All of his music( go listen), and his Smile…I have listened to his music prior to his death but one thing I wish I did was tap into him more. Now that he is gone, I just have to make sure that the marathon continues in my life..Keep grinding..staying dedicated, working hard, and being patient.

I wanted to leave you guys with one of my favorite interviews! 🙂 Stephen Curry has this 5 minutes from home series on YouTube where he speaks with athletes, students, celebs anyone making a difference in the community. They meet after a game at Oracle and talk and get some food( my favorite part lol). I love the whole interview aspect but the food segment is always my favorite part, so I know what food trucks to try next time I am in LA!. Thanks Steph! 🙂

Nip &Steph -click to watch lol 🙂

I just wanted to shed some light on a awesome human being, humanitarian and artist who also helped bridge the gap between hip hop and sports! Music makes us feel good but Sports also makes us feel good and come together.

Live your Life….Leave your Legacy!

Thanks to all my readers, I appreciate it!

Next Week: NBA Playoffs…:)

R.I.H. Ermias Joseph Asghedom-Nipsey Hussle

August 15,1985-March 31, 2019

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Busted Brackets…OH MY!

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March Madness!!!

Comes so quick and goes by so fast, I am always reminded how fast the year is going once the tournament arrives.

None the less, this tournament has been a lot of close games and upsets as usual.

I live for the upsets!

To be honest, I didn’t even do a bracket this year or watch all the games but I kept up with how the teams are doing on both the men and women sides.

VA Tech had a heartbreaking loss against Duke, Duke had a heartbreaking loss against Michigan State.

Auburn and UVA surprised everybody! lol I am glad a VA school is still in the tournament representing.

The losses however, are constant reminders that the seniors, players who will leave and enter the draft that these are their final games representing their respective school. The hard work, dedication, sacrifice it takes to play at a high level and not win the ultimate title is somewhat frustrating but also bittersweet. Players give their all on the court and make their families, coaches proud. Use the loss as fuel and motivation because the journey is not over, in some cases it is just the beginning.

Since Duke lost, the big question will be.. Is Zion Williamson staying or leaving for the NBA. I think he should complete his college career, he will have a degree and opportunities to fall back just in case the NBA doesn’t work out for him.. ( I know he will do great in the NBA). No one can take your education or intelligence from you. 🙂

It is amazing to see how many people fill out brackets only to see more than half broken in the first week of play lol. I love that about the tournament because you never know which teams will be super hot and surprise you and which teams will go super cold.

The entire tournament is fun to watch with family, friends, college associates, in some way it brings us altogether. Sports in a way I know for me is a outlet to not think about what is bothering me at the moment, clear my head and just enjoy the game in front of me. Basketball for me has always been that way. (first love).

As the final four approaches which I will watch, this is the time teams bring their ultimate A game. We will crown a new national champion once again.

Let me not forget out the Women!, UCONN is dominating as usual! One of my favorite programs to watch, it doesn’t surprise me at all, they are having a phenomenal year. Go Huskies!! 🙂

who do you have winning the national championship?

Men’s

Auburn

UVA

Texas Tech

Michigan State

Women’s

Oregon

Baylor

Uconn

Notre Dame

Let’s see who comes out on top!! 🙂

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Football, Teammates…

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Ever played sports in school? Ever tried out for a team and didn’t make it or was picked last?

If you answered yes ( me included) I have some news for you. No more being picked last lol.. FXA Sports is an adult sports league based out of VA that offers all sports. These sports include: Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer, Bar Sports just to name a few.  They have leagues throughout the entire year. You have casual, competitive, and elite play levels you can choose from, as well as co-ed teams. I love how everyone is involved and no one is left off a team. It is quite cool if you ask me.

These last two years I have had the opportunity to watch two of my friends play and win multiple championships. I think the count is at 8 (don’t quote on me on that) lol. If you are fan of football, then you will definitely love flag football. Men are naturally competitive and hate to lose. You put them on a field with some flags and just watch the magic happen.  The games are about a hour with a small halftime, some of these players are natural athletes, let me tell you. I wish they had replays because some of the plays I have seen have been amazing to where I would like to re-watch to see if I missed anything.

The key to this blog is this: If you love something and are passionate about it go after it and let nothing or no one stop you. Always support your friends even if it’s just for a hour. You never know how much your presence is felt or appreciated. Lastly, enjoy and have fun! At the end of the day it is all about having fun and team work and working toward a goal which in the football world is a championship and bragging rights until the upcoming season!

If you would like to know more about FXA Sports and get involved visit their website here: http://www.fxasports.com

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” Winner’s Circle” 🙂

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Next Week: March Madness Update…How are those brackets?

NFL Trades: WHEW CHILE…

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You probably saw the title of this week’s blog and have the same face as this guy…..lol I know I did! Man I’m still processing the ongoing trades that happened during the week of March 13th. We all knew Antonio Brown, and Le’veon Bell from Pittsburgh would both be leaving and moving on to other teams but what we didn’t know was the curve ball, ankle break trade that was coming. So if you are ready….Let’s jump in..

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been a staple team in the NFL for as long as I have been watching football(forever). I have been a football fan watching more games since I was 12, analyzing games for the last few years though, I really enjoy the business aspects of sports but that’s another blog to come. We all know the Steelers Big 3; Big Ben, AB, and Bell. Every team has their go to guys but as with any team players and coaching staff tend to grow apart and decisions about futures must be made. It is no secret that both Antonio and Le’veon had their own issues with their current team and pay etc. It is also no secret that they have been vocal about it which in some cases can be good but in most cases with high profiles players it’s sometimes not so good.  We never get the full story on things because we are not in the locker room, in practice, or even in the trenches. Teammates spend most of the season with their team, and as fans we only see the end result or what is reported to us without getting the full story. There are always three sides to every story: Side A, Side B, and the ultimate truth, which I always say God always knows before we even say anything. It was announced that Antonio would be traded to the Oakland Raiders( most people thought the Buffalo Bills )-can’t believe everything you read! Le’veon after much speculation and guessing from everyone finally announced he signed with New York Jets. Change is good! ( I am learning that all to well in my own life, to just embrace the changes life throws at you). It can only go up from here right?

I wish nothing but success and happiness to both Brown and Bell. At the end of the day, they are doing what is best for them! I am ready to see what the future holds for the Steelers as they rebuild, Raiders as they adapt, and Jets as they refuel. What are your thoughts? I would love to know….Are you happy, frustrated, don’t care, or waiting to see what happens like everyone else?

Moving On…..Heading to New York! Hang on and Buckle Up!

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Landon Collins, Landon Collins, Landon Collins…..Said his name so you if you don’t know who he is, well you are about to find out. He just signed a 6 year $84 million dollar deal to join the Washington Redskins in the Safety Position. We all know the best safety the redskins ever had whose life was cut short was Sean Taylor. Sean made such a impact in the short time he was here. Those will be big shoes to fill but Landon will do what needs to be done. The question came up regarding the number he would wear. #21 is sacred for Redskins fans(die hard fans at that). Clinton Portis said in a interview recently that he wouldn’t mind for someone to wear his number #26, he is finally okay with that. Sean’s number is sacred and should be retired by Washington so no one can ever wear that number again. Landon was gifted a game worn signed Sean Taylor jersey by Dan Snyder and that in itself would just give me chills. I hope Landon chooses to pick his own number and still pay homage to Taylor in any way he knows how. We honestly don’t know Washington’s motives, we know the Skins need some help. We have Peterson but if we want to potentially make a run in our division (NFC East) then we have go get some players that can help us do that. I think Landon will be a good fit for DC. I just will be waiting to see what happens…. Let me know your thoughts, would you drop the Skins if they let Landon wear #21?….

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Then came the jaw dropping trade of 2019 so far…..Giants Fans I am sorry…..like I really am because nobody could see this coming.

I remember just scrolling my phone on twitter right before it was announced, refreshed and well there it was…..

Odell Beckham Jr, has been traded to the Cleveland Browns to rejoin one of his former teammates. Jabril Peppers was also included in this trade as well. I had to read the headline at least 5 times to myself to comprehend what happened.

My first thought was Why? Odell had signed a long-term contract prior to this news which made it seem by his team that he wasn’t going anywhere. Why trade someone that you give the intention on keeping long term. I will never understand that logic. If someone can explain that to me, I am all ears…As I am still processing this news, my first thought is what is the real reason? It is going to come out sooner or later…. I rather know the truth then be strung along like people want me around when they don’t. That’s how I felt with this news. It’s like a smack in the face… and you can’t just be okay with it all of a sudden. Although Odell is still young, he is  very smart and intellectual. He has built trust with his teammates, coaches, business executives. I think this is going to take some time for him to really process everything. He is going to have to rebuild his trust with his new team and they are going to trust him as well. With any change or big decision , there will be hesitation always. Guards and Walls will be up until they slowly are broken down. That will take time….I think once Odell has had some time to gather this thoughts, feelings, he will be okay. I don’t expect this to go away but he now has a chip on his shoulder. He will have a phenomenal season, he is talented and knows how to play the game! Hopefully this move to Cleveland will be good for him. Everything happens for a reason, he was supposed to be traded. We may not see the big picture now but it always comes together. Odell will be just fine!

This news sent shock-waves everywhere though….but come august the earthquake is coming….With moves everywhere, the upcoming NFL Season just became one to watch. It is entertainment but more importantly it is a business. These were executive business decisions that were made. Some we clearly understand and some will take time. It will all come together and with positive, flourishing results! 🙂

I just wanted to take some time to share my thoughts….

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Lebron…Passing Jordan

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First off before I dive in, just want to wish Steph Curry a Happy Birthday! and to all the mathematicians happy pi day!!…

Okay Okay…. I know what you are probably thinking this will be another Jordan/Lebron comparison post….nope not even lol.. This is going to be a celebration post!

3-6-19 will always be a special day for Lebron James who is now a Laker for those that don’t follow basketball. He passed his Idol Michael Jordan for 4th all time on the NBA’s scoring list. To me that is mind boggling in itself, the fact I have now been able to witness two NBA future hall of famers pass one of the greatest players ever. I saw Kobe Bryant do it while at college, I was sitting at the hookah lounge watching the game on my laptop the anticipation,excitement, and accomplishment was great to watch. I was in bed on twitter when Lebron passed Jordan, I missed the actual point but social media held me down and I still got to witness such an accomplishment.

Let’s go back a little bit to June 26,2003.. the day Lebron who was at the time age 18 and drafted #1 by the Cleveland Cavaliers. This was day one on a journey to everlasting greatness. The beginning of his career was proving doubters wrong but also showing us what he was capable of. At such a young age, he led the team to the playoffs demolishing The Washington Wizards during the Big 3 era….(tough losses and missed opportunities, another story for another time lol). He just showed not only me but the world he was here to stay and he wouldn’t be forgotten. We all know him by name and now if you mention him, the Jordan comparison isn’t too far behind but we are not doing that tonight lol.

#23….A distinct number that belongs to a 6 time champion, trailblazer for athletes, and someone who wouldn’t be denied an opportunity to win;  Man the flu couldn’t keep Michael Jordan off the court.  It was only fitting that Bron chooses to wear the same number as someone he grew up idolizing.

Fast forward…4 championships later..MVP’s…opening a school in Akron, Ohio (shout out to my home state)! to 3-6-19…hours before the game Lebron tweeted: “Can’t even front. This is going to be UNREAL!! Wow man”

The excitement, anxiousness, pride that James must have been feeling, I can only imagine very overwhelming. He was about to accomplish something most people who have ever doubted him didn’t think he would be able to do. Night in and night out Lebron has shown up and shown out for his team, willing them to win. He hates to lose…reminds me of someone else I know who hates to lose. lol.. As he hit a lay up to pass Jordan, I saw the relief on his face but then came the emotion finally accomplishing a goal. Raw emotion, I love anyone who isn’t afraid to show their emotions, I personally don’t like too but I’m learning to just embrace it.

Quick break: I sell cars, and each month we all have goals we set out to reach. A goal of mine was to sell 25+ cars for the month. May 31,2018… I finally reached my goal after working their for over a year. The amount of excitement, relief, stress I felt was all dedicated to the hardwork, tears(a few of them) and a smile. Whenever I reach a milestone, it is honestly never about me but those who helped me, trained me, encouraged me, criticized me, and even doubted me. I made it through and took a moment to celebrate!  That is goal I will always be proud of forever 🙂

With that said, I am so proud of all the accomplishments Lebron has made and will continue to make. I am sure passing his idol and someone he respects is atop of his list. We will always remember him for that if nothing else, He was able to score enough points and play enough games to have the opportunity to come along side the greats! It is a new era, I am sure there will be someone else who get close to Lebron James, but for now we celebrate, admire such an achievement by one of the greats! Enjoy Lebron!! and Congratulations…all the hardwork, blood, sweat, tears, training sessions have paid off and will continue to pay off. 🙂

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Next Week: NFL Draft Recap….whew chile..lol…

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