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Farewell Kobe
Apr 13, 2016
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This is one of those times where it really feels like an end of an era.
The Kobe Bryant retirement tour has come to an official end and honestly we don’t know what we can say that hasn’t been said already.
There is nobody who watched Kobe Bryant play that couldn’t agree that he didn’t want to win more than anything else in the world. Bryant was the Los Angeles Lakers for years and was arguably the most recognizable athlete in the world at one time.
History will paint him as one of the top ten basketball players of all-time and his final seasons brought life to what was an awful campaign for the Lakers; certainly not the way that he, or any of us for that matter had ever imagined, though yet his final game, a matchup against the Utah Jazz that has zero playoff implications will take precedence in a day where the Golden State Warriors are going for history trying to break the record for the most wins in a season and the opening games of the NHL Playoffs.
Bryant is a first ballot hall of famer and a certified winner. What will he do next?
We don’t know, but betting against him isn’t an option.
The Kobe Bryant retirement tour has come to an official end and honestly we don’t know what we can say that hasn’t been said already.
There is nobody who watched Kobe Bryant play that couldn’t agree that he didn’t want to win more than anything else in the world. Bryant was the Los Angeles Lakers for years and was arguably the most recognizable athlete in the world at one time.
History will paint him as one of the top ten basketball players of all-time and his final seasons brought life to what was an awful campaign for the Lakers; certainly not the way that he, or any of us for that matter had ever imagined, though yet his final game, a matchup against the Utah Jazz that has zero playoff implications will take precedence in a day where the Golden State Warriors are going for history trying to break the record for the most wins in a season and the opening games of the NHL Playoffs.
Bryant is a first ballot hall of famer and a certified winner. What will he do next?
We don’t know, but betting against him isn’t an option.
The Black Keys regret inducting Steve Miller
Apr 13, 2016
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Another day, another news item from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony last week.
The Black Keys (Pat Carney and Dan Auerbach) were the inductors for Steve Miller but in an interview with Rolling Stone, they were less than thrilled with how it all went down.
Auerbach had the following to say:
“Honestly, the most unpleasant part was being around him…Pat and I both regret" having accepted the invitation to induct Miller.
We got a really uncomfortable feeling when we first met Steve, he had no idea who we were. No idea. The first thing he told us was, ‘I can't wait to get out of here.’
This is like three days out of my life flying from Nashville and leaving my kids at home.
"(For) me personally, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has only ever really brought me joy since I was a teenager. I used to go there with my dad [when] they would do workshops. They're responsible for a lot of really positive things in my life. So when they asked us to do this, as much as I wanted to do it for Steve Miller, I wanted to do it for the Rock Hall. Because it has been a form of inspiration for me. It really has. I don't care if it sounds corny or not, but they have been. It just all felt pretty terrible.
When you get wealthy, when you get famous, it doesn't change you. It only amplifies who you are deep down inside. If you're just a grumpy guy, then you're just an extra grumpy guy [laughs]. But we learned just as much from that as we do from meeting nice people.
I hope that when I'm in my twilight years, I can look back and be grateful to the people who have appreciated me and to be able to give back.”
The Black Keys also noted that they left the ceremony halfway through Miller’s set and that they have no beef with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
As previously discussed, Miller was furious with the way he felt that he was treated by the Rock and Roll Hall of Famed, citing how the organization only provided two tickets to the event and any additional ones would have to be purchased for $10,000 each.
Do you think next year’s ceremony will be drama free?
We don’t either.
The Black Keys (Pat Carney and Dan Auerbach) were the inductors for Steve Miller but in an interview with Rolling Stone, they were less than thrilled with how it all went down.
Auerbach had the following to say:
“Honestly, the most unpleasant part was being around him…Pat and I both regret" having accepted the invitation to induct Miller.
We got a really uncomfortable feeling when we first met Steve, he had no idea who we were. No idea. The first thing he told us was, ‘I can't wait to get out of here.’
This is like three days out of my life flying from Nashville and leaving my kids at home.
"(For) me personally, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has only ever really brought me joy since I was a teenager. I used to go there with my dad [when] they would do workshops. They're responsible for a lot of really positive things in my life. So when they asked us to do this, as much as I wanted to do it for Steve Miller, I wanted to do it for the Rock Hall. Because it has been a form of inspiration for me. It really has. I don't care if it sounds corny or not, but they have been. It just all felt pretty terrible.
When you get wealthy, when you get famous, it doesn't change you. It only amplifies who you are deep down inside. If you're just a grumpy guy, then you're just an extra grumpy guy [laughs]. But we learned just as much from that as we do from meeting nice people.
I hope that when I'm in my twilight years, I can look back and be grateful to the people who have appreciated me and to be able to give back.”
The Black Keys also noted that they left the ceremony halfway through Miller’s set and that they have no beef with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
As previously discussed, Miller was furious with the way he felt that he was treated by the Rock and Roll Hall of Famed, citing how the organization only provided two tickets to the event and any additional ones would have to be purchased for $10,000 each.
Do you think next year’s ceremony will be drama free?
We don’t either.
RIP: Ed Snider
Apr 12, 2016
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While the Philadelphia Flyers had some good news by clinching the final slot in the Eastern Conference they organization suffered some very bad news as the team’s founder, Ed Snider, passed away at the age of 83.
Snider brought the game to Philadelphia in 1967 during the National Hockey League’s expansion from 6 teams to 12. The Flyers were an instant hit (as Snider knew it would be) and they hold the distinction of being the first expansion team to win the Stanley Cup.
Snider would later own the Philadelphia 76ers and would enter the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1988.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to extend our condolences to the friends and family of Ed Snider at this time.
Snider brought the game to Philadelphia in 1967 during the National Hockey League’s expansion from 6 teams to 12. The Flyers were an instant hit (as Snider knew it would be) and they hold the distinction of being the first expansion team to win the Stanley Cup.
Snider would later own the Philadelphia 76ers and would enter the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1988.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to extend our condolences to the friends and family of Ed Snider at this time.
RIP: Will Smith
Apr 11, 2016
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It is a very sad day for fans of the New Orleans Saints as former Defensive End and Super Bowl Champion, Will Smith was shot and killed following a car accident with another motorist.
Smith was driving his Mercedes SUV, when he was rear ended by the driver of a Hummer. The driver, Cardell Hayes, shot Smith multiple times following a verbal altercation between the two. Smith was pronounced dead at the scene.
Will Smith played his entire career with the New Orleans Saints and was named to the Pro Bowl in 2006. He recorded 67.5 Sacks over his career.
A leader of the Saints defense, Smith was a vital cog in the team’s Super Bowl 44 victory.
The Saints announced today that Smith had been unanimously selected to the teams Hall of Fame, a month prior to what was supposed to be the official announcement on May 17.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com offer our condolences to the friends and family of Will Smith.
Smith was driving his Mercedes SUV, when he was rear ended by the driver of a Hummer. The driver, Cardell Hayes, shot Smith multiple times following a verbal altercation between the two. Smith was pronounced dead at the scene.
Will Smith played his entire career with the New Orleans Saints and was named to the Pro Bowl in 2006. He recorded 67.5 Sacks over his career.
A leader of the Saints defense, Smith was a vital cog in the team’s Super Bowl 44 victory.
The Saints announced today that Smith had been unanimously selected to the teams Hall of Fame, a month prior to what was supposed to be the official announcement on May 17.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com offer our condolences to the friends and family of Will Smith.