You three guys…thank you for giving this old guy who’s now a officially a Stage 4 cancer survivor the opportunity to share a thought or two with you this gameday morning.
Life goes by in flash. You three young dudes have the most glorious opportunities of any humans on the face of this earth. You do. Only a very special few have what you already have, and trust me…I understand how hard each one of you and your families have worked for these opportunities.
But now having seen what transpired in that last minute at home on Monday night in a game in which Vegas had you tabbed as a 10.5 favorite…I feel even though the three of you are now the face brand image of the world’s largest cellular carrier…it wouldn’t hurt for an old guy who actually likes all three of you to say…
“Tonight isn’t about fame, ego, or money. It’s about what’s in your collective hearts as teammates and leaders of your basketball team. It’s about making sure all three of you go out there tonight and leave nothing in the tank. It’s about playing up to your unique individual skillsets and doing the little things the right way for 48 minutes.
Granted, Coach Mark certainly didn’t help you guys with a stupid late challenge which took your last timout away and his late game-time management was horrific in that last minute. But the thing is…it never should have come down to that. Know what I mean?
One last thing, my favorite hockey team, the Colorado Avalanche, blew a 2-0 Game 7 lead with 13 minutes left this past week-end. Their season is now over because as a team the Avalanche forgot to take care of the little things for 60 minutes. Two of the world’s greatest current hockey players, Nate McKinnon and Cale Makar are now done for the season…as in done. If you three guys do all the little things right along with Alex Caruso and I’m sure the other guys will follow because the teams which ultimately win championships are coached from WITHIN. Have nice game tonight.”
Mike J