There is only one sporting event on Monday that has my full attention, the Spurs at Cavaliers. It features my favorite NBA team hosting one of my least favorite NBA teams. When the Spurs were better, which is most of the past 10 years, they were easily my least favorite team. It is not that I did not respect their efficient, tough and relentless style of play, it just has not been enjoyable to watch. Similar to when the Pistons were last at their peak. If LeBron James sits again, then that will severely diminish any allure the game has.
If James would greatly benefit from more rest, then it is a wise move. He would have received an entire week off. However, James seems to be indicating he could play if needed, and with the next three days off it would be fun to see him play at home. The team also would benefit from playing a tough opponent with their new players. The roster has not been set for very long and there are only 18 games left for these players to develop maximum continuity. No one from the Cavaliers will say it, but the fact they have a five-game lead over Orlando for the best record in the East, and a three-game advantage over the Lakers for the league’s best mark, probably factors in.
I cannot recall the last time I was waiting to hear about a player playing or not, but it was probably an NFL QB, maybe Kurt Warner. It is fascinating these are the exact circumstances which Twitter is ideal for. Twitter posts are picked up by Google news, so I am literally following the James story on a minute-by-minute basis – until I go outdoors to enjoy some sunshine. Supposedly, this flurry of sunshine is to end for several days beginning this evening. Then days of rain.
My household had an interesting event this morning when my daughter decided to leap out of her crib. Check that out on my web site.








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