MISTER FADED GLORY
I'd call this blog a "Critique of Life," except that sounds way too pretentious.
Watch for my first novel, These Monks, a comedy about friendship, frustration, and Des Moines, available later this year.
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Tag Archives: Cleveland Cavaliers
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
Remember what I just wrote…
… About LeBron James? I still believe it, I suppose. Sports is a business, mostly, and entertainment, and all of that, and I still believe what I said. Even though LeBron James may be a jerk or an uncaring lummox, … Continue reading
Posted in NBA, Public Relations
Tagged Cleveland Cavaliers, ESPN, Fail, fail, Lebron James, Miami Heat, NBA, The Hollow
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LeBron James and Public Relations
Wow, we’re all quick to judge, aren’t we? Tonight, ESPN becomes the mouthpiece – or enabler – for the cap-off to LeBron James’ farewell or recruitment tour or constant fete. No matter the sentiment, however, James’ weeklong will-he-won’t-he-why-is-he junket is … Continue reading
Posted in Basketball, NBA, Sports Media
Tagged Advertising, Allen Iverson, Branding, Cleveland Cavaliers, Kobe Bryant, Lebron James, Marketing, Miami Heat, Michael Jordan, NBA, New York Knicks
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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
Gaining on Michael? The latest in my Kobe crusade.
As you’re aware, I rooted for Kobe Bryant and the Lakers last night; which is a stunning personal reversal for me. In 32 years, I’ve never rooted for the Lakers in a final. Until last night. Although, to be fair, … Continue reading