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Randy is the author of three
novels, including his latest, "The Devil Inside, The Suspense
Thriller." More
about Randy. His
publishing company is looking for short stories for Men in Jocks:
Stories of Athletes and Sports Nuts. Details
here. Thanks
By Randy Boyd
Indiana Pacers: Thankful the league gave them a slew of home games to start the season, giving them momentum and a 13-2 start before their first real test: a six-game road swing, five of which are west of the Rockies. Cleveland Cavaliers: Thankful they suck. Otherwise Ohio fans might pillage the city after winning, say, a divisional championship. Iowa Hawkeyes: Thankful they have March Madness during which to prove themselves, unlike the school’s 11-1 football team, which didn’t get a chance to play unbeaten Ohio State and now lags behind 10-2 USC in the BCS rankings. Where’s the justice? Where’s the playoffs? Dallas Mavericks: Thankful for the 14-game win streak to open the season, which put the Lakers 10½ games behind Nelly and Company in the race for best record in the West. Golden State Warriors: Thankful, that even with such a horrible team, things could be worse. Garrison Hearst does play on the other side of the Bay and in another sport. Golden State Warriors II: Thankful for a second home date with Houston, guaranteeing another sellout by virtual of the large Asian crowd on hand to cheer for Yao Ming. Hoop Fans: Thankful that Jimmy Jackson, one of the NBA’s hottest men of the last 10 years, now plays for Sacramento, guaranteeing him more exposure and hoop fans more eye candy. Atlanta Hawks: Thankful to the 12 fans who actually show up for the games, filling in at least two dozen of those dreary black seats in the cavernous Philips Arena. Contrary to the ads, things aren’t getting better all the time. LA Clippers: Thankful the Lakers are just as bad as they are now. NBA Front Office: Thankful for Stevie Francis and Tracy McGrady, truly the best shots at mega stars for the next generation. Tar Heel Fans: Thankful, that after a 8-20 debacle last season and the Preseason NIT title this year, the school, unlike Toni Braxton, can breathe again. Randy's Outsports archive Dec. 3, 2002 |
We
can’t tell you how we obtained the following info, but let’s just
say the FBI isn’t the only one with carnivorous, snooping devices.
Here now, stolen glimpses at what some around the hoop world were
thankful for during this most recent Thanksgiving: