“History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time; it illumines reality, vitalizes memory, provides guidance in daily life, and brings us tidings of antiquity.” - Marcus Tullius Cicero
Many an analyst, pundit and fan alike, have been heard-
Whispering in the stands or seen shouting on the televisions of millions-
That these 2008 NBA Playoffs […]

‘No Love for Romney?’ (Melissa Majchrzak - NBAE/Getty Images)
Why not? Our beloved, future-hall-of-fame, no b.s. head coach as President of the United States of America. If that doesn’t quite sound right, how about if we change the title to “Head Coach of the United States of America”? I think it’s a brilliant […]

In the center of the city at night,
We wait for you.
My mind wanders…
If I were born in a land not called
Zion,Would I still cheer for you?
As a boy I deified Michael Jordan and his Bulls,
And nurtured malevolence toward you.
Was it just youthful rebellion,
Or the pomp and panache of
Chicago’s elite crew?

The Leaves are falling all around, uncannily like confetti, the festivities are underway…
Jazz 116 Warriors 96
Thanks Golden State, we’re much obliged, such a pleasant game.
We’re sorry that we have go, the Rockets are on their way…
Rockets 106 Jazz 95
Now we taste the loss, and with it pain, the autumn moon illuminates our shame…
Jazz 133 Warriors […]

Jazzbots, Ya heard?
If you follow the Utah Jazz you know this blog is the last word.
Real recognizes real;
Like the NBA recognizing this site as a practice that’s preferred.
In a world of websites blurred by negativity and slurs,
We chose the higher road, writing with affirmation, keeping the pot of optimism stirred.
This is the cream-of-the-crop, the pick-of-the-litter, […]

‘Just a Game?’ (Alissa Hollimon - NBAE/Getty Images)
Basketball is just a game. This is all just entertainment. No lives are at risk and whether or not the shot hits its intended target doesn’t really matter.
Or does it?
If you fight for the red, white and blue and need something from back home to hold […]

‘Number 32, who we loved and knew’ (NBAE/Getty Images)
With the 13th pick in the NBA draft, the Utah Jazz select, from Louisiana Tech University…
The naysayer said:
“A southern man has no interest doing what you do.”
“A southern man has no business saying what you say.”
“A southern man has no concern with no silly game.”
But those elbows […]

‘Called Out’ (NBAE/Getty Images)

This is a call out! To all the residents, fans, and players of the city of Houston, or more specifically, the Houston Rockets… by which you so sadly stand.
In a state where everything is bigger, I guess with Yao as your star, the irony is deeper. He seems like a […]

‘C & D’ (Melissa Majchrzak - NABE/Getty Images)

I am insistent effort. I work at home. I work at the office. I can take exams or the witness stand. I mend broken dreams with assiduousness. All you have to do is believe in me, let me solidify with your sweat; just […]

…And our game will be the game of the unheard. Our faces will give identity to the faceless. Each pass will be a ball thrown to the masses. Every victory a battle won for the lower classes. Those with callused hands and seen as living “backwards”. My people who keep low-profiles and don’t worry about […]