Random Thoughts…

I keep wondering to myself how the whole Lakers down year thing will play out. I think it will go something like this:

Lakers, in an effort to better their chances, trade for Michael Jordan and make a run at the eighth playoff spot.

They continue their run to the Western Conference Finals, where Jordan hits a crossover jumper in the face of Doug Christie for the Game 7 victory. Afterwards, while Kings fans sit grieving, the Lakers sweep a suspension-ridden Pacers team in the finals.

Yeah, I feel that’s accurate…

Following Mariah Carey’s halftime performance honoring Michael Jordan, Ernie Johnson, a TNT announcer, said, “I don’t know what was shorter: Mariah’s skirt or Jordan’s speech.”…

The search for a new 49ers head coach is about as appealing as an all-white guy dunk contest…

My favorite moment of the weekend: Jason Richardson, in the sophomores vs. rookies game, bounces the ball off Carlos Boozer’s forehead and proceeds to bury a last second 3-pointer in his face. Afterwards Boozer says Richardson has “no class.” …Crybaby!… –

On the bright side: As a team, the Hornets men’s basketball squad shoots 66 percent on free throws. That’s six percent higher than Shaq! …

Nascar is not a sport. If it is, then I want a champagne bath and a trophy the next time I pull off I-80…

Identifying with the new cast of the San Francisco Giants is like trying to warm up to the cast of “Saved By The Bell: The New Class.” It’s just not the same without Zack…

Watching Sunday afternoon Sumo wrestling on ESPN, I came to the realization that these guys could be making millions as offensive linemen in the NFL. You’ve got to think these guys are just itching to rid that g-string/diaper getup. Doesn’t this just make sense?

Quick Hits

Dear Hornet coach Jerome Jenkins,

C’mon already! Hornets’ center Tony Champion averaged 20.3 minutes per game during a three-game stretch in December, where the men’s basketball team went 3-0 against USF, Cal Poly and San Jose State. In the last six games, Champion’s playing time has shrunk dramatically to just 11 minutes a game, as the team went a lousy 2-4.

Coach Jenkins, it’s obvious that increased minutes for Champion will result in increased wins for your team.

–Jimmy Spencer-