MISTER FADED GLORY
I'd call this blog a "Critique of Life," except that sounds way too pretentious.
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Category Archives: Kobe/Jordan
LeBron vs. Michael, Heat vs. Bulls, and History vs. Honesty
Count me as one of the Miami Heat’s few admirers on the precipice of the NBA Finals. In fact, I take great pride in my bandwagon support of the Heat, securely rooting against most of sports media. I have nothing … Continue reading
Lebron, no longer vs. the World
From The Big Lead, I clipped and pasted evidence of the conventional wisdom surrounding one of Lebron James’ oft-discussed landing possibilities: The Chicago Bulls. Why would LeBron go to a franchise where he has no chance of being the best … Continue reading
My twenty-five years of Jordan hatred, legitimized.
On Thursday, Tony and Mike opened PTI wondering why the NBA even attempts to cast its Hall of Fame inductions during the opening weekend of football season. Tony counted it as stupidity, Mike simply deflected, probably thrilled to land ESPN’s … Continue reading
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The stories that have haunted you …
… or me. Though trite to complain about reckless activity and frantic change occurring in Mr. Faded Glory’s personal life (No, mom, we’re not having a kid.), it’s still totally the reason for the dearth of posts. But a few … Continue reading
/Growls just like Dr. Cox…
First, this is just stupid. Stupid stupid stupid. And you heard it here first – of course Zach Braff will return as the lead. Last I checked, no one is dying to make Garden State 2. This is going to … Continue reading
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If he’s the only one saying one thing, I’m the only one saying the other.
Late in the day and I’m finally getting to Bill Simmons/Malcolm Gladwell’s ESPN.com “debate.” I am enjoying it, by the way. *Note: According to ESPN.com, debate is now defined as lovefest between writers-cum-B-List celebrities. Not sure how I feel about … Continue reading
Kobe and Michael and the ongoing double standard
I’m not sure if this post, written Tuesday but pre-empted for Scrubs worship, is more appropriate or timely during Thursday’s hand-wringing over last night’s heated exchange between Kobe Bryant and Ron Artest. While sports-talk nation furrows its brow over a … Continue reading
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Quick notes on hero worship.
Yes, I’m well aware my steadfast stumping for Kobe Bryant looks stupider and more futile by the minute. What’s he shooting in these finals – ten, twelve percent? That’s right, this is how Kobe pays me back for exhorting his … Continue reading
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NBA pre- and post-mortem
What? The NBA Finals started? Already? I just assumed that with the monumental, renaissance matchup of Los Angeles vs. Boston (Slogan: The dream NBA finals for all white sportswriters over 40!), the league would coax another week, month, or calendar … Continue reading
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Rare Kobe
Tonight Kobe Bryant will likely land on the tarmac of LAX and head directly to the Lakers/Rockets game 5 in the first round of the ultraboring NBA playoffs. As I have written before about Mr. Bryant, his persona, aura, and … Continue reading
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