Love of the Game

That's why Jr. said he still plays. Even if he gets traded, he'll still love the game. Gone are the days of his backwards hat, bombing 40 every year, and darting around center field like a mad man are over. But, he's still having fun. That's what I read in an article in the USA Today Sports Weekly. I for one believe it and I also believe he is one of the few pure players left in that game. Not in the chemically enhanced sense (although I do believe he's one of the few pure players in that aspect also), but in a playing simply just to play the game sense. Playing just to have fun. Just flat out playing. Sure he could become a DH on some team, but he says he's not ready to do that for at least another couple of years. Sure he was upset that they moved him out of center but he still continued to play the game. He's suffered numerous injuries that derailed HIM being the one we're talking about breaking 755 but, instead, we're talking about a guy that seems to continue playing just to break the record. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure Bonds loves the game too, but he doesn't seem like he's playing to have fun anymore. Almost like he's playing out of spite. Plus, he doesn't have that amazing swing Jr. has. And for those who don't know who Jr. is, you should. That's Mr. Griffey, Jr. to you.

As for the NBA Finals, I'm quite disappointed. After "The King's" performance in the Detroit series, I should say I'm extremely disappointed. It almost reminds me of Dirk from last year. He just didn't seem to have enough heart in it. And when he did, it was too late. Sure it's good to have good 4th quarters but, it doesn't matter if you still don't win. All I have to say is I'm actually glad I missed most of this Finals match up. I assumed Cleveland would lose. I also assumed they would at least take one game. ONE GAME! The kingdom is crumbling.

Stanley Cup, didn't watch any of it. Only caught highlights. I'll be catching more hockey next season. I'll be jumping on board with the Chicago Blackhawks. Although I think it's about 15 or so years late since the last time I can remember them being decent was about that long ago. But, congratulations to the Ducks and GOLDBERG the Goalie.

Final note, LeBron, next season is your chance to have your "No heart, I'm all heart Mother F**ker!" moment like Rod Tidwell. Dirk missed the boat on that this year in the playoffs even though it seemed he would have that moment after that kind of season. On seeing a great one rise from the ashes.....Still Waiting...