Gaffney girls basketball, small v large venue, Bam 83, ex players charging, MBJ, March Madness, Click bait lists
Gaffney girls basketball did not win the ultimate prize. However they are set up for success for seasons to come and definitely the next couple of seasons. I love seeing this as a Cherokee County native and a fan of the game.
Speaking of champion teams, there were neutral venues for the UpperState Championships, some were high school gyms, others in college such as Wofford University. The college campuses offer plenty of room while high school gyms can be packed out and even turn away fans. I remember 30 years ago when Clover and JL Mann (both teams coached by legends Bennie Bennett and Mark Huff). The game was so packed the fire Marshall had to demand that other fans go to a room and watch on closed circuit television. Venues such as Wofford and even having the state championship back at Colonial Coliseum in Columbia will accommodate high school fan base. However the excitement and intensity of a packed house is lost.
Bam from the Miami Heat scored 83 points last week, surpassing Kobe Bryant as 2nd all time. Sports fans are stating that Bam's score was forced and not as real since the Heat was up by 20 and Bam's teammates were doing things such as missing foul shots just to give the ball back to Bam for3 easier shots. I think that a point is a point and the game has changed. I'm good with Bam getting 83 regardless.
This is the season for area football players that made it to college and the NBA to hold camps. Many of them do it for free or cheap. Spartanburg and NFL star Deebo Samuel got mad flack for charging local kids more than $300 for a 1-2 day camp and clinic. Apparently it was Deebo's people, not his. I've seen several athletes, including my own cousin, conduct camps on the regular without all of this drama. The point is you can't defend everything as a professional, you can only allow your consistent work in the community speak the necessary volumes. Many athletes do lose connection in this communities due to stuff like this and have to be careful and persistent.
Michael B. Jordan won the Best Actor Oscar for his dual role in "Sinners". MBJ has been grinding for two decades now and is simply that it actor right now. It's great of course for a Black actor/actress to win and also great for someone that's made such an impact in big roles and films. I love the praise he's been given and I can't wait for his next appearance.
March Madness is already off to a great start (more next week). High Point took down Nebraska and Siena fought Duke to the bitter end. Both of the men's and women's tournaments are simply must see TV and a tradition for me every end of March. I love watching the games either at home or out with friends. I'm not cool with paying outrageous prices to watch 1st and 2nd round games locally.
My circle and I discuss hip hop occasionally (another good topic for the Deck). I don't like click bait arguments anymore than politics nor apples v oranges debates. This list I saw on social media was ridiculous. I like how it allows for the debate to begin. The responses were like saying questionable responses like Greg Oden was the best NBA player or that deviled eggs is the best Thanksgiving dish. I won't start nor post debates just for click bait although I am very opinionated and passionate.
Let's discuss more basketball on next week!
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