Hot Topics: Gilbert Arenas, Brett Favre's Dong, Shawne Merriman, Scooby Doo, Kobe & MJ

It has been a while so I'm going to take a few minutes to empty out the SDSG In-Box:

Gilbert Arenas a.k.a. The Felon lied about a knee injury because he thinks another player needs some PT.  This is reason #122 why to hate the NBA and their players.  Agree?

Rodney R.      Chicago, Illinois

Somewhat.  Although Agent Zero is definitely a knucklehead I really think he's harmless.  Having said that, the heat packing Arenas better keep his nose clean from now on or Adolf Stern will suspend him in a heartbeat. 


Nice picture of Kim's caboose!  When are you going to post a picture of Favre's junk?

A.M.     Minneapolis, MN

Sorry, this is a Dong-Free Blog so you'll have to go elsewhere.  Is it me or do Favre's right elbow pain antics bring to mind Al Czervik in Caddyshack?  I'm not saying I don't believe The Old Dongslinger (thanks Jason Whitlock)...I'm just sayin'.  


It's a good move to release Shawne Merriman because it effectively names Larry English as the starter now.  Gives English a chance to prepare and play as the starter, without regard to whether Merriman can or can't suit up.  And Merriman was giving them nothing anyway.  Frankly, it clears a roster spot for an OLB backup who will also play special teams.  That's definitely more valuable than Merriman at this point.  Is A.J. Smith making the right move?

R. Chris           Del Mar

Absolutely.  If Merriman isn't healthy and can only play 10 snaps a game then it's time to turn the lights out on Lights Out.  Yes, I'm the 3,456th columnist/blogger/writer to type a variation of this today.  Your welcome. 


Keep an eye out for "Scooby Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster" on Cartoon Network, Saturday October 16th at 7:00pm.  http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/tv_shows/thescoobymovie/video/index.html

C. McCoy      Los Angeles, CA

Are Daphne and Velma a couple?  Will the age old question of whether Daphne is a lipstick lesbian be answered?  I guess I'll have to tune in to find out.  Seriously,  if you have young kids then I'd strongly recommend watching or recording Scooby Doo on Saturday night!


Is Kobe like MJ?  Can an argument be made?  Sure, I’ve heard all the talking heads and number crunchers point out why Kobe falls way short of Michael.  I’ve heard the “Kobe had Shaq and Pau while MJ had Bill Wennington and some other big whitey” theory.  I’ve heard it all.  But I’m not here to say whether Kobe is equal to MJ or not.  Impossible to ever really prove, so I can never have that “I totally squashed you” feeling I get when proving a cocksure friend of mine wrong, so what’s the point? 

I’m merely here to introduce one idea that I’ve never heard discussed, though I find it to be highly relevant to the Kobe v. MJ Supreme Court Case.  I call it the “Law of Diminishing Marginal Awe Factor,” and it works in the pro-Kobe fans’ favor.  I posit that it is 100% natural to remember MJ as the greatest ever because he was the first of his kind, and we always remember the first of its kind as the best.  The second of his kind will never get that reaction, because we’ve already seen it before and been through the initial awe.  First time you eat a Krispy Kreme is the best, most impressive, and most memorable time, and each successive donut is just that teeny amount less fantastic.  First time you see the Grand Canyon is more impressive than the second time.  Got it?  It’s the same as the economic Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility,” only I use the word “awe.”

And then comes MJ.  Holy freakin’ shit.  Never in my life have I seen a guy do the stuff he did.  Mesmerizing.  First of his kind.  Awe factor off the charts.  We’ll never see this kind of shit again.  Or will we?  Maybe with the players getting bigger, faster and stronger, we’ll have a greater chance of having a superstar like MJ again.  Maybe it’s a numbers thing.  It’s possible, cuz look what flew in from Lower Merion, PA.  Kobe Bryant, and he does all the stuff MJ did.  All the stuff Magic and Bird couldn’t do.  He can get his shot from anywhere, he soars, he dunks, he hits buzzer beaters, he gets to the hoop, he shoots great from the line, he gets people on their feet.  He’s very much like Mike!  Calm down, MJ lovers, I didn’t say he was MJ.  I’m saying his game is clearly the most like MJ’s we have seen.  Your thoughts?

Ronald B.      Los Angeles, CA

An interesting theory.  Their games certainly are comparable and they both played for the Most Overrated Coach in sports history.  However, that is where the similiarity ends.
 
MJ was the entire package.  Offensive brilliance. Defensive intensity.   An insatiable desire to win.  No weaknesses (mental or physical).  There will never be another Michael Jordan. 

Connie Hawkins, Elgin Baylor, Julius Erving, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade might be in the conversation...but it's a very short conversation.   Jordan was a true original and will never be duplicated or surpassed.

  

Posted by San Diego Sports Guy at 10/14/2010 1:06 PM
Categories: SDSG Question and Answer
Tags: Brett Favre Michael Jordan Kobe Bryant Arenas
 
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