I am absolutely whipped. It was an incredible day of sport for MJ on multiple fronts.
First…congrats to the Thunder for a nice bonce back in Game 2 where the rotations and minutes made much more sense than what we saw in Game 1 from Coach D. I’ll write about what I specifically saw different tomorrow. I feel almost certain Coach Mark is reading the blog at this point.
Second…the sad realization for MJ that his favorite tennis player of all-time, Rafael Nadal, is winding down his career. What a tremendous farewell speech at Roland Garros. MJ cried for certain.
Third…Carlos Alacaraz outlasted Jannik Sinner in the second longest ever Grand Slam final and claimed his second straight French Open in a fifth set tiebreaker. Bravo! Neither surrendered. I felt like I was Hemingway in Paris today. It was magnificent.
I’ll address the Thunder’s bounce back tomorrow. I need my sleep. Evidently so do Tyrese Haliburton and Siakam.
But let me leave you Thunder players with the greatest thought ever shared by Rafael Nadal:
EXCUSES DON”T WIN CHAMPIONSHIPS!
MJ needs his sleep. Another one of MJ’s Sleep Collection Greatest Hits.
Peace, Mike J
A heartfelt, passionate post capturing the emotional highs of a true sports fan’s day. From the Thunder’s sharp Game 2 adjustments to Nadal’s touching farewell and Alcaraz’s grit, MJ blends insight and sentiment effortlessly. Loved the closing quote—“Excuses don’t win championships”—a perfect message for any team chasing greatness.