Posts Tagged ‘Kenny Smith’

Brushes with sports greatness, Vol. 3: David Stern

October 18th, 2010 by Chris Humpherys

The year was 1995.

I was putting the final touches on a masters thesis I had no interest in writing.  I was equally uneager to see what the real world had to offer in terms of employment. Read the rest of this entry »

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Charles Barkley to leave TNT for Phoenix Suns? A Dear Chuck letter

July 16th, 2010 by Chris Humpherys

Dear Chuck,

As I sit here on my sofa writing this, you’re probably out at a casino, golf course or ritzy, all-you-can-eat buffet somewhere, having the time of your life.  But I have something other than cards, bunkers and food on my mind. Read the rest of this entry »

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Dunk you very little, NBA

February 14th, 2010 by Chris Humpherys

Watching the NBA’s Slam Dunk contest has always been a tradition for me. I haven’t missed a single one in over twenty years. The names of former champions, Erving, Jordan, Ceballos, Nance, Carter, Wilkins and Webb ring proudly like a who’s who of elevator men. Read the rest of this entry »

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