Ahh yes, the Masters tournament. It’s always one of my favorite weeks of the year, because it normally means spring is in full force (not this year) and its time for one of the most enjoyable sporting events, at least for me. I found it interesting that yesterday, as I switched between a UEFA Champions League game (soccer/football for the uninformed) and the Par 3 tournament at Augusta, that I’m a rare breed of sports fan. I could sit and watch soccer or golf for hours beyond what a normal person would tolerate. I’ve never found golf to be boring to watch, mainly because of the mystique behind how ridiculously talented these guys are at what they do best, with soccer being a close second behind it in talent.
I find both sports much more enjoyable to watch than basketball, with the likes of multi-millionaires not being able to make ‘free’ throws on a regular basis. Is there any doubt that professional basketball has the highest waste of talent per dollar than any other sport? Recently there was a conversation about Shaq not being able to hit free throws consistently, which was quickly attributed to the sheer size of the manster. But my biggest gripe with the NBA is Bron-Bron. Arguably the most unbelievable athlete that sucks at his chosen sport. I’ve long said that Lebron would be as successful as a TE or at 1B as he is at the 2 he plays now. Lets look at a key stat with a control, free throws.
Lebron – Career .730 FT% Michael Jordan – .835 FT% Kobe Bryant – .839 FT%
Whats wrong with this picture? You stand the same distance shooting the same size ball into the same size hoop since you were as young as possible. I just don’t get it, nor will I ever. In the mean time, I’ll continue to watch the ‘beautiful game’ and the most mentally exhausting game while the rest of america is enthralled by spoiled athletes and cars that turn left and go fast.
