MJ vs. LeBron

Interesting debate on social media about 39 year old Michael Jordan and his woeful Wizards missing the playoffs, as if it was all MJ’s fault. I guess LeBron is in the playoffs this year. He did play all 82 games that season, averaging 20 points per game. Last season LeBron’s Lakers finished 5th in their division, behind the mighty Kings, Suns, Clippers, and Warriors. This year they finished 8th in the West, and are down 0-2 in their playoff series against Denver.

Is LeBron just hanging around to play with his son? That’s why the Hawks should sign LeBron. Maybe a few other good players would follow James to Atlanta. LeBron played all 82 games once in his 21 year career. In the past 6 seasons James only played 55, 67, 45, 56, 55, and 71.

MJ played all 82 games in 9 of his 13 full seasons. In the other years he played 81, 80, 78, and then 60 in his next to last season with the Wizards. So in 12 seasons MJ only missed a total of 7 games. LeBron has missed 143 games in the past 6 seasons – 29% of the games – almost 2 full seasons. Lots of hard-working fans paid big bucks to see LeBron, only to be disappointed.

The Bears traded former top pick Justin Fields for a 6th round pick.  The Bears passed on drafting Patrick Mahomes, and drafted Mitch Trubinsky instead.

Much like the Hawks, who now may be looking at trading away Trae Young. Many think the Hawks won’t make any changes / improvements over this coming offseason. Trae was just voted the third most overrated NBA player by his peers. As a reminder, the Hawks traded Luca Doncic to Dallas, getting Trae Young in return.

When NBA players were asked what player they most like to watch, Caitlin Clark finished in the top three.

May 5 on Netflix telecast live: a roast of Tom Brady, hosted by Kevin Hart. Probably rated TV-MA.

Sunday night I watched an ESPN+ show hosted by former basketball great Sue Bird, visiting different people and places like Caitlin Clark, Coach K, Jimmer Ferdette, Bill Walton, UConn coach Geno and Paige Bueckers, the Philly Phanatic, and others. Good stuff.

Former Falcon QB Matt Ryan retired after 15 seasons, finishing in the top ten in passing yards and passing TDs, and several other categories. Many here in Atlanta are saying he’s a cinch for the pro football hall of fame. Not so fast. He didn’t win a Super Bowl. There’s a long line of great players also awaiting induction. I’m not sure Ryan ever gets voted in. Eli Manning won two Super Bowls, putting up impressive stats while playing in New York, and he’s on the outside looking in as well.

Denison: this from the New York Post: “Scottie Scheffler has become golf’s unassuming megastar” - published before Scheffler won the Masters and then won again yesterday. Though he is always quick to give the glory to God, as I noted after his triumph at Augusta, the secular world doesn’t seem to make the connection. One golf commentator went on and on Saturday describing what a “good person” Scheffler is with no mention of the real reason why.

Ceil and her friend Dawn have made it to Paris. Anna and her High Country coworkers spent yesterday cleaning up at the Chattahoochee. Goose tagged along.

Didn’t sleep well Sunday night, but much better last night. Since I am working from home, last night I kept working on into the evening last night.

Watched Jeopardy and The Neighborhood, then flipped over to The Voice. Tonight’s lineup: Jeopardy, George Lopez, The Weakest Link, and Password.

I often write notes on my hand. Back in the late 80’s / early 90’s when I used to run at the FLC, I would use one of those lap counter things.