Did anyone catch The Glide having his number retired in Portland a few minutes ago? I know we loved him most as a Rocket and as a Cougar, but he set the standard as a Blazer. He is the ultimate in humility, grace, and sportsmanship. I had the chance to meet him a few times over the years, and he was always a true class person. I sure do miss him. The only damper to this happening is the fact that Kevin Johnson (KJ) is having his number retired tomorrow night, and that he was nothing but a whiney-assed crybaby punk. That dunk on Dream in '94 was a lucky throwdown! Remember who won the series? Go Rocks! ------------------
I saw that ceremony, and I thought it was great. I loved how they renamed a street, "Drexler Drive". I only wish I could have seen the Rockets retire his jersey. ------------------ "Rarely is the question asked: Is our children learning how to put food on their family while being put to death."
How long were the Speeches, did the Rockets lend em the Summits stunning PA system ------------------ "Repression never did me any harm (I finally ceased to include "stop masturbating" as one of my guilt ridden New Year's resolutions, but that's a different topic)." Achebe - programmer by day, Mrs Palmers Husband by night
Anybody notice how the duckman looked like "Refrigerator" Perry's evil twin......? ------------------
Nice going, Clyde! Certainly deserving.. Speaking of deserving...When Chucky Brown retires, I wonder if every team he has played for will retire his number(s?)...That would be cool...Then you could go to nearly any arena in the league and see Chucky's number hanging proudly from the rafters...With his number everywhere, he'd be kinda like the McDonald's of the NBA. ------------------ "I hate every ape I see - from chimpan-a to chimpanzee. No, you'll never make a monkey out of me." - From the 'Planet of the Apes' musical on the Simpsons
When Chucky Brown retires Ol' Number #52 wont be hanging in 12 different arenas ------------------ Church-Going-Foul-mouthed-Pig-Loving Rocket-Fan extrodinaire.
