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Post by Aba21 on Nov 28, 2005 20:12:54 GMT -5
Just letting ya'll know I have my own sports talk show on www.sportsnetamerica.com. Its called NBA In Bounds with Tim Bassett. NBA lovers can check it out! New show once a week!! |
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Post by Beej on Nov 29, 2005 2:21:05 GMT -5
Hey, great news, ABA! I can't say I follow the NBA all that closely, but I'll most definitely make it a point to check it out in the near future. Thanks for letting us know.  |
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Post by Beej on Nov 30, 2005 12:42:22 GMT -5
Hey, ABA... That was great. I'm surprised how many names I knew. For those players who were unfamiliar, you did a great job of setting the scene and explaining their respective roles on their teams...very easy to follow along. I agree 100% with your take on the dress code and the image problem the league (i.e., David Stern) is trying to rectify in the current NBA. I understand his position. Since he can't really control players' behavior or choice of associates off the court, he can at least modify the way they look when they're on the clock. It's business...and image is a big part of selling a product. The era of Sportscenter and huge endorsements has, I believe, played a big role in molding the modern day athlete. If you want a big sneaker, video game or sports apparel deal, you have to draw attention to yourself -- for better or for worse -- to stand out from the rest of your team and the rest of the league. Simply being GREAT doesn't appear to be enough anymore. Then again, maybe we look back on "the old days" with a certain reverence because we never heard about the off-court escapades of guys like Wilt, Magic and Worthy while they were playing. We only remember them for their outstanding talents on the court. I enjoyed that...great job!  |
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Post by janebse on Nov 30, 2005 22:55:09 GMT -5
Tim,
I've changed my mind completely about you after hearing you talk. You did an excellent job. I thought of you as someone who wanted to please everyone, never taking a firm position if it might offend anyone. And suddenly I heard you talking, and I thought, "Way to go, Tim." You were making intelligent comments, backing up your reasons with facts. My kind of thinking. I love to hear a logical argument, not argument in the sense of fighting, but arguing in the sense of discussing something and giving reasons for your position. And that also suggests you could change your mind if you are given more facts from another position.
Secondly, let me congratulate you on your speaking voice. Very articulate, good enunciation...characteristics that are very valuable to a national speaker.
BTW, I heard of the off-court escapades of Wilt, Magic and Worthy while they were playing. And they spoiled my image of the guys' on-court talents. For those we put on the highest pedestals, we demand something in return. Unfortunately, Wilt's talents on the court are forever diminished by his "book and the comments he made on his sexual conquests." There's always an asterik by someone's name. The very sentence above "We only remember them for their outstanding talents on the court." has an implied asterik by it. If you knew nothing about these guys, that sentence alone would make you question their talents on the court and what more there might be to it.
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Post by janebse on Nov 30, 2005 22:55:44 GMT -5
And let me wish you the best, Tim. I really enjoyed your comments.
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Post by Beej on Dec 1, 2005 2:21:08 GMT -5
"I thought of you as someone who wanted to please everyone, never taking a firm position if it might offend anyone."
Really? That's surprising to me. Our (ABA and I) exchanges in the "Michael Jackson Trial" thread are what really solidified my opinion of Tim...and what led me to respect him as much as I do. He speaks his mind and stands up for what he believes.
"The very sentence above 'We only remember them for their outstanding talents on the court.' has an implied asterik by it. If you knew nothing about these guys, that sentence alone would make you question their talents on the court and what more there might be to it."
I understand your point, so let me clarify what I meant. Although I'd rather NOT know about the personal lives of athletes, one can't help but form an opinion -- regarding their character -- when something unflattering is made public. That, however, does not change my opinion of their athletic abilities or accomplishments...simply makes me think less of them as people.
Unless it involves violating the law or harming others, though, the personal lives of athletes are really none of our business. It's the "off-court," "away from the field" stuff that has a tendency to tarnish our memories of the individual. That shouldn't be used to discredit their professioinal achievements, though.
That's my biggest gripe about Pete Rose not being in the MLBHOF. As Pete says, he chose the wrong vice. Had he been a drug addict instead of a gambler, he would've been in long ago. Major League Baseball has it's own "personal conduct" policies, though, and Pete knew the rules when he was breaking them. Since there's no leadership in the current commissioner's office, it seems everyone's just waiting for someone of "higher moral character" to come along and break Pete's record...then they can forget about him completely.
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Post by Aba21 on Dec 1, 2005 16:42:08 GMT -5
As well as color commentator for the Nets for many years, I have co-hosted my own show on radio in NYC for a number of years. I hosted NBA Update on TV in Atlantic City for a long time but this is my first foray into online Radio. I like it and a new show will be up by the weekend. Thanks for your comments. I enjoy hearing them and will use them to make it a better show!
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Post by Aba21 on Dec 1, 2005 16:46:24 GMT -5
Tim, I've changed my mind completely about you after hearing you talk. You did an excellent job. I thought of you as someone who wanted to please everyone, never taking a firm position if it might offend anyone. And suddenly I heard you talking, and I thought, "Way to go, Tim." You were making intelligent comments, backing up your reasons with facts. My kind of thinking. I love to hear a logical argument, not argument in the sense of fighting, but arguing in the sense of discussing something and giving reasons for your position. And that also suggests you could change your mind if you are given more facts from another position. Secondly, let me congratulate you on your speaking voice. Very articulate, good enunciation...characteristics that are very valuable to a national speaker. BTW, I heard of the off-court escapades of Wilt, Magic and Worthy while they were playing. And they spoiled my image of the guys' on-court talents. For those we put on the highest pedestals, we demand something in return. Unfortunately, Wilt's talents on the court are forever diminished by his "book and the comments he made on his sexual conquests." There's always an asterik by someone's name. The very sentence above "We only remember them for their outstanding talents on the court." has an implied asterik by it. If you knew nothing about these guys, that sentence alone would make you question their talents on the court and what more there might be to it. Most of the time on these bulletin boards, I don't want to offend anyone. It serves no purpose for me in that I gain nothing out of the conversation when I do. But on a show that is mine, I can speak my mind and I do.  |
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Post by Aba21 on Dec 1, 2005 16:50:47 GMT -5
By the way, The NBA is a 3 billion dollar a year business. They are more than 80 per cent corporate. It just makes sense that if you are going to work..you dress like it!! If corporate dollars pay your salary....then you have nothing to argue for in a dress code sitruation. You make 10 million dollars a year...you can spend some on 1 or 2 suits I think!
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