Groovenstein Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 This isn't something that merits extended discussion. I post it because I often cringe at the philosophical filth spewed forth on television, and I find things like this "spiritually" (is that the best word?) encouraging. Hopefully some of you do as well. During SportsCenter earlier this evening, ESPN aired a short piece on Bruce Bowen, who plays for the San Antonio Spurs NBA basketball team. He apparently had something of a crummy childhood as he was abandoned by his parents who were drug abusers or something. Well, apparently Bowen found some people in the neighboorhood and other relatives to raise him, and he's written his parents off. In a stroke of philosophical smarts not often heard from athletes, and on the subject of family, not often heard from the general public, Bowen says, "Just because you're blood doesn't mean you're family." Thank you, Mr. Bowen, for pointing out in one simple sentence on national television how absurd the idea of owing certain things to people just because they're related to you is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Thinker Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 Granted you said This isn't something that merits extended discussion., but I wanted to say that I saw that on TV as well. So much for victomhood, huh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovenstein Posted June 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 Absolutely. And, of course, extended discussion doesn't mean no discussion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 He may have a decent philosophy, but too bad his team is beating up on my Pistons right now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaloNoble6 Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 The Pistons suck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 Yeah the defending and quite possibly repeating World Champs sure do "suck". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaloNoble6 Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 Pistons suck. Sweep sweep sweep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 We'll see... I gotta go watch the game now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottkursk Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 Considering This isn't something that merits extended discussion.and then The Pistons suck. Pistons suck. Sweep sweep sweep.I thought to myself, now how did this thread escape the ever watchful eyes of the admins and moderators, and then I noticed....... Group: Moderators Group: Admin Glad to see we can maintain a sense of humor. I think this thread holds some sort of record; for what I'm not sure. But a record of that I'm sure. ps GO SPURS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 Pistons suck. Sweep sweep sweep. Try a Piston's blowout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaloNoble6 Posted June 16, 2005 Report Share Posted June 16, 2005 The Pistons will spontaneously combust tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC Posted June 17, 2005 Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 Nope, I predict a close game and the Piston's winning by about 2 in OT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottkursk Posted June 17, 2005 Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 (edited) Did I just hear a wager? Like first the one who looses places "I 'HEART IMAGE' Nathaniel" on his sig or something demeaning like that. Let money meet mouth kind gentlemen. I know the Spurs are likely to win, they're only down 15 right now, but I'm still expecting to see the Rockets make their come back any moment. I know they will. It'll happen. I know Hakeem is coming back from Jordan and will make a miraculous comeback. I know that technically they aren't in the finals, but I still think they can pull it off. Now, where is that definition of denial...... edit for spelling Edited June 17, 2005 by scottkursk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaloNoble6 Posted June 17, 2005 Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 (Continuing to evade reality.) The Spurs will crush the Pistons in game 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC Posted June 17, 2005 Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 Well my pronastigating skills aren't perfect, but I'll take another blowout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaloNoble6 Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 I forgot to gloat about Sunday's victory...grr. Missed opportunities to gloat are painful to remember.... Spurs in 7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Piston's Thursday night in what will end up being one of the greatest comebacks in Final's history. Oh yeah, Chauncy will be MVP again, and as 'Sheed said it'll be the Pistons who will have the Moet poppin' that night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaloNoble6 Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 We shall see, my simple-minded friend.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaloNoble6 Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 It's over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottkursk Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 It's over. The Rockets can still make a last minute come back...........Hakeem is indeed back from his Haj. It'll be Phi Slamma Jamma time in 05. Oh yes, denial is a sweet river to drink from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaloNoble6 Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 Pistons suck, Pistons suck, Pistons suck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 Maybe this is too "simple minded" of a statement, but what really sucks is when the officials hand a game to an inferior team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaloNoble6 Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 Ah, now you're with me! Everybody join in, evade reality! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottkursk Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 (edited) Maybe this is too "simple minded" of a statement, but what really sucks is when the officials hand a game to an inferior team. Whoa, and suddenly you find yourself changed from Advanced Member status to Not Only Banned But Below Nathaniel Branden's Sock Puppet Posts. Hmmmmmmm. Now how did that happen?!?!?! I still think the Rockets are going to pull out a last minute victory. Yup, it'll happen. Actually, Sheryll Swoops will cross over from the insanely world record setting Houston Comets to lead the team to victory this year. Oh what's that warning indicator now flashing like a literate guy with all his teeth at a David Allen Coe conert in the left hand corner of my screen now. Hmmmmmm. edit for the David Allen Coe reference. if you were a fan, you'd get it. Edited June 24, 2005 by scottkursk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC Posted June 25, 2005 Report Share Posted June 25, 2005 Whoa, and suddenly you find yourself changed from Advanced Member status to Not Only Banned But Below Nathaniel Branden's Sock Puppet Posts. Hmmmmmmm. Now how did that happen?!?!?! Yep, it's crazy what sports can do to you sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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