by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell In some ancient folklore, the quest for immortality came by way of courage, loyalty, and successful battle. No currency existed; no riches, so to speak, upon a warrior's return. The quest was more about valor and honor in one's people and purpose. Check Beowulf. Scandinavian folklore is entrenched with those continuing to fight well beyond what … [Read more...] about Lamar Odom’s Choice: Money or Legacy
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NBA Splinters | July 18, 2009
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell >Clippers interested in Iverson; Sterling more concerned with ticket sales than team's success Yahoo! Sports reported earlier in the week that Clippers owner Donald Sterling is interested in signing Allen Iverson to - get this - sell tickets. Win games? Not important. Develop young talent. Who cares? Sterling is correct that Iverson would … [Read more...] about NBA Splinters | July 18, 2009
NBA Splinters | July 12, 2009
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell >Boston signs Rasheed Wallace; Celtics showing their desperation? The 2008 NBA Champions signed Rasheed Wallace to a two-year deal. The thirty-four year old forward leaves the Detroit Pistons behind after winning an NBA Championship and apparently cleaning up his act since his Portland "Jail" Blazer days. This signing makes sense on … [Read more...] about NBA Splinters | July 12, 2009
Temple Guards in the NBA: How Will Dionte Christmas Fare?
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell Quite a few Temple University guards continued their careers at the highest level of professional basketball these last two decades. Some became first round draft picks while others signed after going undrafted. With the 2009 NBA Draft finally coming Thursday June 25, Dionte Christmas has completed all of his pre-draft workouts including an invite … [Read more...] about Temple Guards in the NBA: How Will Dionte Christmas Fare?
Luke Walton: Role Model for the Aspiring Non-Superstar
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell Charles Barkley famously expressed the phrase, "I am not a role model," in a Nike Air commercial. Many have lost the message from that commercial where Barkley also said, "Parents should be role models." Unfortunately, Charles, for you and the many superstars who have graced the NBA, you are role models. Maybe not role models for social behavior … [Read more...] about Luke Walton: Role Model for the Aspiring Non-Superstar