1. Congrats to the Los Angeles Lakers for winning the 2009 NBA title. I'm not the biggest "Kobe guy," but he had an incredible series. He has come a long way since being traded from Charlotte to L.A. back 1996 for Vlade Divac.
The NBA should be thankful for a great overall season, as ratings in the playoffs continue to climb each year. As a side note, the NHL and the Stanley Cup Playoffs are looking for a new marketing model. It's not good thing when Buffalo, New York, owns the highest hockey ratings at 4.0 for Game 6, compared to an 8 in the lowest market for Game 6 of the NBA playoffs.
Next season, we hope, should even be better. I think it's safe to say the NBA is on the rise again.
2. The Kyrie Irving to Indiana rumors were shut down quick this morning by.....Kyrie Irving, via his Twitter page. According to a member on the fan site, Hoosiernation.com, it was rumored that Irving had given his pledge to Tom Crean last night. If you have forgotten, June 15 was the first day coaches could call recruits this summer.
However, I'm 100% sure Crean called Irving last night. He'd be crazy if he didn't.
3. Last but not least. The New York Times reported tonight that Sammy Sosa was one of the 104 players who tested positive for steroids back in 2003. This should not come as a shocker to any baseball fan. On the flipside, I think it's ethically wrong that Arod and Sosa were 'outed' like this. Some will argue that it's "great for the game knowing what these guys did." I agree with this statement. However, the players were told this information would be kept secret.
The Players Union is going to have a fit. Again.
Take care everyone.
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