Its Almost Here
I'm so excited. The NBA season is almost upon us. This is really my favorite time of the year. I know the L is upon us when my body starts sending my biological signals. Like last night for instance, I had my first, in what promises to be a series of NBA related dreams. (This happens to me every year)
So last night, the dream was not a good one for Bulls fans. Kirk Hienrich was seriously hurt in a motorcycle accident. In my dream, I was lamenting the plight of the Bulls organization. For the second time in 3 years, their promising young point guard was lost for the season to a motor cycle accident. I remember thinking (in my dream) what is up with all these athletes, why do they feel the need to ride motor cycles and live so dangerously when one slip up or mistake could cost them A. their lives
B. millions in future earnings
When I woke up, I realized, and was somewhat relieved for Bulls fans, and for Hienrich, that all was indeed ok.
But lets refresh the list of Millionaire athletes who have ruined, or possibly slowed the progress of once promising careers due to idiotic rides on motorcycles.
1. Jay Williams (2nd pick of 2002 NBA Draft)
Williams at the time of his drafting, was considered a can't miss point guard prospect. Though his dominance at the college level didn't immediately translate on the pro level, by the second half of his rookie season, he was starting to produce at a respectable rate and even dropped in a triple double for good measure of his future promise.
After his initial campaign, he crashed his motorcycle into a tree at over 70 miles an hour, and almost killed himself. He broke his pelvis and bunch of other bones. He has been out of basketball for over 3 years, and his comeback was cut short as he was cut by the Nets last week. The quickness that was his trademark is gone completely, and without it, he is just an ordinary guard.
2. Kellen Winslow (6th Pick 2004 NFL Draft, Tight End, Cleveland Browns)
After breaking his leg in the early part of his rookie year, Winslow completed a year of rehab, only to break a bunch of other bones in 2005 while crashing his motorcycle. The son of Hall of Fame receiver by the same name, Jr. at this point of his career is best known for his idiotic tirade after a loss in a college game at the University of Miami (the U) and his even more idiotic off season motorcycle incident. He has returned to the playing field this year however, his team has not been able to utilize his talents enough, and are not playing good football.
3. Ben Rothelsberger (11th Pick 2004 NFL Draft, Quarterback, Pittsburgh Steelers)
Taken 5 picks after Winslow, but still not much brighter, Rothelsberger led his the Steelers to a Super Bowl victory this past february. Hailed as the savior of the once proud franchise, "Big Ben" won an amazing 15 games as rookie, and then followed that season by getting the once proud franchise their elusive 5th super bowl trophy. He followed up the season my almost killing himself on the hood of Pittsburgh car by driving his motorcycle around without a helmet. Luckily for him, he managed to escape any serious brain injury, and only (somehow) broke his jaw. However, it remains to be seen if Ben will ever be the same player he was in his first two seasons. The defending Super Bowl champs are 2-4 coming off an overtime loss in Atlanta, and Ben has been less than spectacular this season.
All of these athletes seem to think they are invincible. Winslow and Rothlisberger are lucky in that they recovered and are still able to play. Williams wasn't so lucky. Riding motorcycles with or without helmets is a serious gamble with one's life.
For something a bit more humours, make sure to check Suns Gossip today for Raja Bell's newest flow.
So last night, the dream was not a good one for Bulls fans. Kirk Hienrich was seriously hurt in a motorcycle accident. In my dream, I was lamenting the plight of the Bulls organization. For the second time in 3 years, their promising young point guard was lost for the season to a motor cycle accident. I remember thinking (in my dream) what is up with all these athletes, why do they feel the need to ride motor cycles and live so dangerously when one slip up or mistake could cost them A. their lives
B. millions in future earnings
When I woke up, I realized, and was somewhat relieved for Bulls fans, and for Hienrich, that all was indeed ok.
But lets refresh the list of Millionaire athletes who have ruined, or possibly slowed the progress of once promising careers due to idiotic rides on motorcycles.
1. Jay Williams (2nd pick of 2002 NBA Draft)
Williams at the time of his drafting, was considered a can't miss point guard prospect. Though his dominance at the college level didn't immediately translate on the pro level, by the second half of his rookie season, he was starting to produce at a respectable rate and even dropped in a triple double for good measure of his future promise.
After his initial campaign, he crashed his motorcycle into a tree at over 70 miles an hour, and almost killed himself. He broke his pelvis and bunch of other bones. He has been out of basketball for over 3 years, and his comeback was cut short as he was cut by the Nets last week. The quickness that was his trademark is gone completely, and without it, he is just an ordinary guard.
2. Kellen Winslow (6th Pick 2004 NFL Draft, Tight End, Cleveland Browns)
After breaking his leg in the early part of his rookie year, Winslow completed a year of rehab, only to break a bunch of other bones in 2005 while crashing his motorcycle. The son of Hall of Fame receiver by the same name, Jr. at this point of his career is best known for his idiotic tirade after a loss in a college game at the University of Miami (the U) and his even more idiotic off season motorcycle incident. He has returned to the playing field this year however, his team has not been able to utilize his talents enough, and are not playing good football.
3. Ben Rothelsberger (11th Pick 2004 NFL Draft, Quarterback, Pittsburgh Steelers)
Taken 5 picks after Winslow, but still not much brighter, Rothelsberger led his the Steelers to a Super Bowl victory this past february. Hailed as the savior of the once proud franchise, "Big Ben" won an amazing 15 games as rookie, and then followed that season by getting the once proud franchise their elusive 5th super bowl trophy. He followed up the season my almost killing himself on the hood of Pittsburgh car by driving his motorcycle around without a helmet. Luckily for him, he managed to escape any serious brain injury, and only (somehow) broke his jaw. However, it remains to be seen if Ben will ever be the same player he was in his first two seasons. The defending Super Bowl champs are 2-4 coming off an overtime loss in Atlanta, and Ben has been less than spectacular this season.
All of these athletes seem to think they are invincible. Winslow and Rothlisberger are lucky in that they recovered and are still able to play. Williams wasn't so lucky. Riding motorcycles with or without helmets is a serious gamble with one's life.
For something a bit more humours, make sure to check Suns Gossip today for Raja Bell's newest flow.
posted by DailyDub at 9:09 AM
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