Bucks-Spurs: Will the Perplexing Mismatch Continue?
11/23/2009
I graduated from UT-Austin last summer and substitute teach in several Houston area school districts.
Rough economy? You bet.
I speak fluent Spanish and plan to teach English as a Second Language.
I am also a newspaper reporter and consider this an important distinction when differentiating the parts that comprise "the media." I believe in what newspapers do--even when the content needs improvement--because a lesser-informed public spells the apocalypse.
Pick up your local newspaper and read the front page instead of first flipping to the sports or comics sections.
The Rockets' Clutch City years, the Bagwell/Biggio era and Nolan Ryan's retirement were childhood highlights.
Why do I fervently support the Rockets and Spurs, two teams in the same state and division?
Tim Duncan and David Robinson, that's why. Add Manu Ginobili, Tony Parker, a host of unassuming role players, sans-pareil class and a committment to winning to the list.
Isn't it illegal to cheer for two division rivals? No, and please get lost if you think otherwise.
I find it humorous that pro basketball is the one sport where I cannot root for multiple franchises. If friends can follow the Indianapolis Colts and the Houston Texans or the Houston Astros and New York Yankees, what makes my dual Spurs-Rockets fandom so outrageous?
So many sports loudmouths can switch from a heated discussion about Danica Patrick to one about LeBron James. Skimming major news in every sport is not my forte. I would rather be Charley Rosen than Skip Bayless.
When posing a question, follow this rule: Don't ask me about the PGA Tour, the NFL, NASCAR, the Stanley Cup Finals, that great high school football game last night, the U.S. women's curling team or the guy who just set a new pole vaulting record.
Want my opinion on a player or team from the MLB or NBA? The bulk of my work centers on Texas squads, but you can ask me about anything or anyone--from why Cleveland recruited Shaq to rebuilding the Milwaukee Bucks to Blake Griffin's pro prospects.
I am the Rockets community leader and a featured columnist for the Spurs, Rockets and Astros.
Do not hesitate to e-mail me at rkleeman7@gmail.com.
If you rattled off the list of teams Tim Duncan least likes to play, the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks might come to mind. Both teams have ended his quest for a repeat championship...
Since all else has failed, I see no reason for the Knicks not to sign Allen Iverson.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/293159-allen-iverson-a-new-york-knick-whats-the-worst-that-could-happen
5 days ago
hey man
mind checking out my latest on Dirk and those Mavs?
thanks, and comments are welcome.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/292483-a-dirk-departure-destroys-dallas-destiny?just_published=1
6 days ago
Rob! I would really appreciate a read & comment from a writer of your caliber!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/291781-milwaukee-bucks-might-have-thrown-away-playoffs-during-off-season?just_published=1
7 days ago
Robert,
I thought you might want to read about Dwyane Wade’s latest heroic exploits. If you find the time to peruse the piece, let me know what you think…lol
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/290819-miami-new-jersey-wade-charbroils-nets-with-last-second-trey-in-heat-win
Thanks,
Daniel Barber aka Hotnuke
8 days ago
It's time to prepare the throne, the King has arrived in New York! Lebron James is set to make his only appearance this season at Madison Square Garden against the Knicks. Take a look.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285453-prepare-the-throne-the-king-is-here-lebron-james-pays-visit-to-knicks
17 days ago
hey Kleeman!
mind checking out my latest article on the Dallas Mavericks
check-up season again!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/279722-dallas-mavericks-annual-roster-check-up?just_published=1
27 days ago
Hey man, I really like your articles.
I am a member of a pretty good sports forum and I was wondering if you would like to check it out and post when you can. It has great discussions, and we are going to be having a writing team, and you would be able to join and post your articles etc.
Let me know if you want the URL and I'll be happy to give it to you. Let me know though. Thanks bud.
28 days ago
I have made my NBA season predictions check it out!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/278303-my-nba-2009-2010-season-predictionsawards
29 days ago
Hey Robert,
Can you send me an updated email address? I want to chat with you about a potential FC position at B/R.
Thanks,
Max Tcheyan
Featured Columnist Manager
Bleacher Report
34 days ago
In wake of the ALCS, please check out my interview with the former Yankee and Angel, the truly inspirational, Jim Abbott!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272194-inspirational-words-from-former-yank-and-angel
39 days ago
Hey man,
mind checking out my latest article
NBA taunts, gotta love'em!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/253722-show-off-top-10-all-time-nba-taunts?just_published=1
comment if you desire!
71 days ago
Hey Robert. Please check out my new article, "THE FIVE: Reopening the GOAT discussion" at http://bleacherreport.com/articles/250607-the-five-reopening-the-goat-discussion. Once again, it never made it to the main page, so I'm contacting intelligent readers like you directly.
Karl
76 days ago
hey man
please check my latest article out!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/250112-top-10-minor-players-with-huge-roles
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John Lorge said...
DeleteWhat does it take to win the NBA's MVP Award? I put a lot of work in to try to find out:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/294396-nba-mvp-award-what-it-takes-to-win-the-maurice-podoloff-trophy
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