Sharing More... Tiger & LeBron

Tiger Woods

ok one more thing(last one) on Tiger Woods scenario.....my friends will not let it die...the pendulum is swinging like during and after OJ.....Tiger just won athlete of the decade.....64 wins allover the world...12 majors...won a tournament on every continent...won 30% of the time in golf....and almost $900million....with all that being said.....i had a friend say to me..."half the votes were cast after Tiger's transgression came out"....meaning he felt Tiger would have not been AOD......wow!

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/golf/2009-12-16-tiger-athlete-of-decade_N.htm

Brooms

Lebron and his dancing and powder throwing and eating french fries....is he traveling(3steps) towards movies, wrestling,the nfl or just being forever young,. did anyone see Lebron on SNL(solid Gold Dancer)....he is now 25yrs old...looks older...top echelon in his profession....he is as important to the league as any one player today....so why the "buffoonery" as my friend remarked and "shuck-in and jivin"......Lebron is having fun, he is under the microscope and he enjoys it....he will evolve into a true champion....I enjoy watching him play....would love to see him in 1 dunk contest and would enjoy if he stayed in cleveland until he won a championship....so good luck # 6...whisper-no more muppet commercials please....and the powder throwing is ok....

http://blogs.suntimes.com/sportsprose/2009/12/lebron_james_and_joakim_noah_f.html

FASHION X SPORTS = C+R Offline

it has a been a busy week-lifestyle and sports have intersected again....the more stuff happens...the more it seems like deja vu.....



How do you stop Tiger.....fuck with him off the course....don't have too much to say, other than...was there any other play to be made here...prob not....especially since him and his employer (PGA) are on the same page-see comments below....so the best to him and his family....look forward to his return to playing Golf.....

From his Sponsors:

• "As Tiger takes a break from the public eye, we will support his desire for privacy by limiting his role in our marketing programs," Gillette said in a statement.

• AT&T endorsed Woods' decision to step back from golf, the company noted Friday, "We are presently evaluating our ongoing relationship with him."

• "Tiger has been part of Nike for more than a decade," Nike spokeswoman Beth Gast said. "He is the best golfer in the world and one of the greatest athletes of his era. We look forward to his return to golf. He and his family have Nike's full support."

From the media:

• "This is the greatest fall from grace, in my opinion, of anybody in sports history," ABC News sports consultant and USA Today sports columnist Christine Brennan told "World News" Saturday. "Tiger was such a cultural icon, crossing over from sports into society in such a big way."

From the PGA:

• "We fully support Tiger's decision to step away from competitive golf to focus on his family," said a PGA Statement, which the AP attributed to Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem. "His priorities are where they need to be, and we will continue to respect and honor his family's request for privacy. We look forward to Tiger's return to the PGA Tour when he determines the time is right for him."

AI's return....love the fact he is back to playing basketball....I am an alum of the same university as AI and on the strength of that connection and more importantly support for a warrior without a home...it was nice to see the 76ers embrace him, and nice to see his humility...Philly is a tremendous city.....look forward to watching AI...and more importantly meeting him one day to share..

On a personal note went to buy some skinny jeans...let's put this in perspective....I am not the 7% body fat of years past....I am an aging ex-athlete...with some wonderful workouts still left in the tank.....totally unlike AI..I am a warrior not looking for a home.....

Some other quick NBA notes.....
Lebron with Kobe's basketball intel is and would be nuts....why is he shooting fadeaways on Steve Blake....

Sheed looks great on Celts

All white american NBA Team
Brad Miller-C
Mike Dunleavy
Chris Kaman FC
Steve Blake
Mike Miller
Like Rondo vs Paul feud brewing..

Happy Holidays to friends and family....please check out Stiletto Jill for your sex in the city for athletic eye....

Maximus

MJ Memorial

Today was a complete realization for me, that MJ was a musical treasure....the days since his passing I connected to what Mj had meant to me.....because he we was so a part of most of my life....no comparison for me musically...

My week was filled of will.a.m heart felt goodbye to MJ...that I watched more than once....also tracks/music they had laid down together Pyt from 200x thriller connection... dubious/sincere opportunities to present and interpret Michael's brilliance....he affects,imparts,provided so much for so many.....the next few weeks...undoubtedly will bring the crush of the dark side....it had already began to swell during today's events...stave it off for a few days...to re-emerge to some drumoll of some insight further into negative/innocent and intended attacks.

I am strong and reverent...my feelings set....musical genius..

Maximus

ZenV Watch

Pure coolness for your hot summer days, Nooka and UNDRCRWN joined forces to create a candy-colored, striped watch. This ZenV display watch has a polyurethane band, Black aluminum face and 5ATM water resistance. It's only available in a batch of 200, so pre-order now over at Nooka. Don't be left behind scrambling to get yours!

The Real World vs the Artificial World

Who wants the real thing anymore?

The gray market is booming. From Canal Street to Swap Meets and Flea Markets across the world vendors hawk the latest and greatest at an unbelievable price - allowing entry into the market of the elite. According to International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition, if the knock-off economy were a business, it would be the world's biggest. It is estimated over 500 billion dollars a year is generated in this counterfeit market and you know with these kind of figures gangs, organized crime and terrorist are apart of this global equation (there is even evidence suggesting that the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center in NYC was funded by the sale of counterfeit apparel).

But our discussion will be wrapped around today's market and the lack of interest and integrity around the real.

From True Religion Jeans, Rolex Watches, Jordan Sneakers, Gucci Sunglasses, Louie hand bags consumers want a part of the dream and don't mind obtaining by all mean necessary based on the social weight these brand association have secured in today's world - even if that means pulling the bamboozle and rocking the first grade fake. In my day, you couldn't be caught in anything but the real thing but today's general consumer could care less if their goods were a knock as long as they have the look and can't be detected wit the naked eye. Thus this is why the knock-off economy is such a empire.

Even Hip Hop - the music of global youth culture has been infested and I am not talking illegal downloads. In Jay Z's recent release single "DOA" has attacked the hip hop industry with the over usage of the Auto-Tune devise to enhance the sound of MC trying to sing on their tracks vs their real flow as a MC. While the youth market has no issue with this generically generated sounds as long as the beat is hot - and many have blasted Jay for trying to protect the CULTURE and view his outburst as knocking on the hustle. I ask if being real means anything anymore?

My last and closing example of the real vs the generated is with Kentucky Fried Chicken. WE all have seen the plethora of KFC adds promoting their new grilled chicken products. It was revealed (beefychicken.com) by a competitor that KFC new grilled product utilizes a beef laced seasoning and other beef byproducts to secure the taste as well as the product isn't actually grilled as the product is presented. Not that I'm a fan of the KFC but I find it amazing they would position themselves as the institution of chicken but would strategically have the comfort level to make such a beefy move - they even list the ingredients on their website, providing free samples coupons for their new grilled products via Oprah creating unrequited and counter the claims with admitting only a low percentage of beef in the product. But I ask can they be truly considered Kentucky Fried Chicken vs

Kentucky Fired and Sorta Grilled Beefy Chicken.

So from the real vs a deal

or from art vs the sparks

or selling beefy chicken -

the figure speak volumes in there is a larger opportunity selling goods that are close enough vs. being 100% Real.

We must ask: Is this an artificial or real world?

2 Icons

Both left an undeniable mark on fashion and the pop culture landscape. RIP Michael Jackson & Farrah Fawcett

Final Word

Congrats to Lakers....15 titles....congrats to Zen master...can he coach the Olympic team in 2012 just on GP...congrats to Kobe sans Shaq...4rings....perfect transition....in my last post I spoke about my affinity for the post game affair of the NBA playoffs...I luv it...another insight into players...that's genuine...also glimpse @ how that media relationship truly jumps off...back to the affinity....I truly luv AI for bringing his kids to the post game during the nba finals/playoffs during his run...bc it totally ran contrary to how his image was being portrayed...thug/braids...and he had his kids on the podium celebrating his highest professional success...I luved it...fast forward to 2009...and Kobe with the halftime theatre with wifey....and the kids in the tunnel...wifey kiss and the beautiful daughters...is that necessary...especially post Colorado, post housekeeper claims of wifeys’ uncivil behavior...appearance of extra....Kobe on court is now #24...1 over Jordan...so, Lakers win 4-1 over Magic....swag should be crazy...u close out on the road...luv it...so D Fish...huge in the finals/playoff history...president of player union...has wifey @ his side during on-court post-game interviews....why?....Kobe has the whole family on the court...wife in Elvira purple gown...and beautiful twins in Lakers uni's..why?....I luv the post-game for the spontaneity of the moment...for those who killed it during the game to express on the spot....this other shit is reality tv shit....Bynum had his mom on the podium...why?....family please with all respect take your rightful positions in the background....respectfully...you are the rock and core...not really for human consumption...if so...u run that risk of reality tv....call ryan seacrest....

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Maximus

A Closer Look: Fashion & The Post Game

The NBA playoffs are always amazing......the NBA makes that emotional/personal connection....I truly enjoy the post game interviews...it is that rare glimpse into players and coaches psyche....the pageantry is removed....the heat/thrill excitement is a calm gentleman's discourse....my favorites this playoff season has been Rashard Lewis.....nothing too eloquent...just real/raw and insightful....Kobe is always on...Lebron was cool until that fateful game 7 exodus....where he chose to sidestep and don a yankees cap....his prerogative...but u gotta know folks is gonna chirp....as coaches go for post game interviews....I will stop what I'm doing to hear the Zen master-Phil Jackson....sidebar u gotta figure Phil should always be the 1st choice to coach any Olympic team.....if not wtf...
as the Finals have ended....I would like to pass on my appreciation for the young gentleman haberdashery of the NBA from D-wade's collegiate look w/matching accessories, the stones in the earrings match the band aids under the eye....Kobe’s business attire aka MJ's zoots back in the 90's....not mad MJ’s the only cat I know...showing up to games like he was going into the office and anybody was wearing the same shit Ron Harper, Scottie Pippen...Kobe would look lovely...fitted in Yohji or Comme des garcons.....Lebron body of a greek god has showed range from a fitted DB...that he had to unbutton to sit down. -sidebar Bron should have done that post-game standing up....

to Military jackets with fabric ties...Chris Paul is adorable...the foreign dudes always show style T.Parker @ french open w/ Eva suede/blazer-all in all NBA cats are stuck...tired as shit after the game...way too focused too really care...I tip my hat to those wgaf enough to give me a glimpse...thank you to the trying stylist...who for the most part are concerned friends....and yes if u have some time after the hoopla/game check out a post-game.....u might learn more about the dude other than what u read or a soundbite....

Maximus...

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