Paul George has always been a brand first, and he represents that brand with occasionally excellent basketball but relentless self-importance and clumsiness in comments to the media. George’s on court performance was outstanding last night for the Clippers in their 110-99 win over the Pacers. His 36 points, nine rebounds, and five assists spoke for themselves, but George […]
When Paul George showed himself to be a potential all-star for the Indiana Pacers, he started showing and receiving all kinds of postgame love with opposing all-stars. He was like the high school kid who coveted popularity and suddenly got some. It was sad to watch George genuflect to LeBron James as though a touch from his […]
Paul George for Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis. That’s the trade the Indiana Pacers and OKC Thunder agreed to late last night. Fans in OKC are thrilled, and all but the delusional in Indiana are deflated. The truth is that neither set of fans should be cranked or despondent because it really doesn’t make any difference. […]
Timing is everything. In the stock market, prices surge and recede based upon all kinds of conditions – some seen and understood by investors, and some not. Get out at the right time, and pay off your house. Wait too long or pull the trigger too soon, and your kids go to work instead of […]
There comes a time in every man’s life when he learns who he is and where he stands – when he finds that he is not truly a member of the club despite being told of his importance to its members. He learns that an employer’s actions speak louder than words. That time for Indiana […]
Indianapolis Star columnist Gregg Doyel came on my radio show and said something many thought was crazy – that Paul George should have been dealt at the trade deadline six weeks ago.. When he said it, I didn’t think he was crazy. I thought he was seeing the Pacers as a good general manager would – as […]