IF YOU DON'T LIKE THAT WITH GRANT NAPEAR

For many, it's quite the surprise to see a team that was worse than the Kings three years ago, now in the playoffs.  But it's happened and the Phoenix Suns have clinched a berth for the NBA Finals.  They've earned it.  But there's a sub plot to the story and that is a guy by the name of Al McCoy.  If you're a Suns fan, you surely know him.  If you're the son of a Suns fan, you surely know him and if you're the grandson of a Suns fan, yes, you know Al McCoy.  You see, Al has been the voice of the Suns since 1972.  Correct.  No typo.  1972.  He's 88 years young and has been calling the games for over 49 years.  That's an accomplishment far greater than even the Suns making it to the playoffs this year.  So, while I don't really have a horse in this race for 2021, I do have an expectation that, for no other reason, getting Al a championship would be a great and well deserved accomplishment.  And yes, he's a culinary expert, a jazz pianist and undoubtedly, wholeheartedly,  a Phoenix Sun.  He's still active and calling games.  Just 4 more W's  and Al has his last championship as the experienced sportscaster.  Way to go, Al!  Way to go.

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How about it.  Three teams, three picks from three drafts ago and guess what?  Maybe you've noticed too, those three teams that were all in the gutter three drafts ago were...
The Atlanta Hawks, The Phoenix Suns and, guess who?  The Sacramento Kings.  Three lowly teams all looking for that chance to improve with a solid pick and a development plan to improve.  Well folks, guess who the Kings picked three drafts ago?  Marvin Bagley, Jr.  And do I need to remind you that only the Kings have not improved from three drafts ago?  The Atlanta Hawks are in the semi-finals. The Phoenix Suns are in the semi-finals and the Sacramento Kings, they're still in the gutter.  They didn't even make it into any round of the playoffs this year.  Again.  So, one has to wonder, how long is that tunnel before the Kings see any light at all?  I say more in my rant but in my opinion, that tunnel is so damn long, Kings fans can't even see the flicker of light yet.  

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Today's rant should not exist.  There.  I said it.  This is something that could only happen in today's crazed social environment and it appears that Damian Lillard of the Portland Trailblazers is taking the heat.  He's getting blasted for his comments on the acceptance of a few names for head coach of which Chauncey Billups was one.  Evidently, there was a sexual misconduct charge that was settled through a civil action over 20 years ago.  And Damian was supposed to have known this? He was about 7 or 8 years old at the time.  Yet, here we go again from those who have nothing better to do than dig around and make a stink by accusing him of endorsing a sexual perpetrator.  You have got to be kidding me.  I lay it all out as best I can tell in today's rant but don't be surprised if this is enough for Damian to push for a trade that has already been offered by the NY Knicks.  What  a shame.  What a pathetic statement of where we are today in what social media can cause to happen.

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Mark Boyle has seen quite a bit in Indianapolis during his 33 years as the voice of the Pacers.  To name just a few, he was broadcasting when the fights broke out during what became known as the "Malice in the Palace".  He's seen a myriad of coaches weave their way through the town including Larry Byrd and Nate McMillan.  We'll talk about some of the high profile players like Reggie Miller and Ron Artest.  We even touch on the sport itself and if the NBA is in need of a refresh.  Is the three point shot taking something away from the game? The city of Indianapolis, the vibrancy of its' core, its'  sports teams and successes... including some of the reasons it is the way it is.  I feel like I got a bit of a history lesson about the state and the city.  I think you're going to enjoy our conversation.  

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By now, you've probably heard about the pickle Jay Williams of ESPN finds himself in.  After tweeting that Ime Udoka is the first head coach of color for the Boston Celtics, he then responds that somebody stole his password and posted that.  Not that he was "hacked" and not that he's going to make every effort to hold whomever did this accountable.  The issue is that Ime is not the first, second third or fourth coach of color for the Celtics.  He's actually the fifth.  So Jay, not only did you not know that Ime wasn't the first, but clearly, you don't manage your own Twitter account. And whomever does,  does not do their homework.  Embarrassing enough but who has been posting for you?  Hmmm.  I think it's time for a little truth be told.  For you, for ESPN and for the insult to both Ime and the Celtics. How are you going to handle it Jay?  The world of sports is listening and waiting.  Albeit with only one ear....

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The title of today's rant pretty much says it all only this time it was really about as dumb as it gets.  We all know Marvin Bagley and his "supportive" family have an issue with Sacramento.  That's not much of a secret but now the full truth is out and Marvin wants out of dodge.  He's removed the team from his social accounts and "liked" a tweet suggesting he needs to get out of Sacramento.  Even though who the heck would want him?  We're not sure he's as good as he thinks he is, or as his daddy thinks he is or as his uncle thinks he is.  Heck, he's never been healthy enough to play out a season and when he was playing, well, we're just not sure.  Marvin, I sure hope you're NOT playing for Sacramento next year as the market is beginning to think you and the circus surrounding you are all clowns and if you do show up on the court, the Kings loyal will boo you off the court.  Which is exactly what they should do.  Grow up and go away young man.  Goodbye. 

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Chuck has been a friend as long as we've both been calling games and that's saying a lot knowing the rivalries between the Sacramento Kings and the Dallas Mavericks.  Today we get to share stories about what he sees on the Mavericks with a competitive team and a great roster including Luka Doncic.  We even touch on the Dallas Cowboys and what he sees the team doing going forward.  You might be surprised here as I may not be so quick to agree.  Always a good conversation when you get an east coast and Texas couple of guys together to talk sports.  I mean really now, can anything great come out of Texas?  Join us as we learn a little bit more about and from a truly great guy and sportscaster from Dallas.  

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If you're like me, you like to see things move along in their normal course of action with little interruption.  Like basketball or baseball or football.  But in every sport, the instant replay is getting in the way and slowing the game down as well as any momentum a team may have been getting going into the replay. The noise on the Phoenix Suns vs LA Clippers earlier in the week where the last two minutes of the game took 30 minutes, yes, count 'em, 30 minutes, a full half-hour to play out the last two minutes is ridiculous.  Especially in the last two minutes where every little bit of momentum makes a world of difference.  This has to stop or the league is going to continue to lose viewers if for no other reason than they got tired of waiting.  I want to know how you feel about it to text me, hit me up on YouTube and leave me a comment.  You know where I stand, I would love to hear from you.  

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Apparently, Josh Smith has an issue with previous coaches and this time it's a vulgarity laced rip on Doc Rivers and his performance in game 7 against the Atlanta Hawks where his Philadelphia 76ers simply fell apart.  Smith squarely sets aim on Rivers as a phony.  In an embarrassing and disgusting use of language, including the "N" word prolifically, Smith blames and bashes Rivers for his lack of in-game adjustments and then attacks him personally as well.  I've got quite a bit to say about this but the bottom line is how embarrassing and low are things going to get in the NBA when this is what fans and even kids are hearing from former players?  How low have we stooped generally in society when this is the kind of attention these people get? I'm disgusted and this is truly disgraceful to the NBA, the players and the coaches.  I think Josh Smith is cementing his legacy in showing who he really is and diminishing any of the positive things he left on the court.  A shame.  

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First, congrats to Jon Rahm who clearly had the course under control at the US Open Sunday at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego.  Good for him as he deserved a victory.  Class act he is.  But what the hell happened to everyone else?  It was horrible golf on the back nine.  Teed me off to have to put up with what I was seeing. Bryson DeChambeau shoots a 44?  And this is professional golf at the highest level?  Rory Mcllroy falls apart and the some of the best golfers on the tour blow up on the course?  As a Father's day gift of time to sit and watch some of the greatest players take on the challenge of the course and tournament play, I was disgusted at what I was seeing.  Disappointed to say the least.  But happy for Jon Rahm and surprised by nearly everyone else.  Let me know what you thought about it.  I'll look forward to hearing from you on YouTube or Twitter.  

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