August greets us with a cool cloudy morning that eventually opens up to a pleasantly sunny day. Really doesn't feel like summer here. Thank God for that, I don't miss 90 degree weather, but perhaps you do. The temperature was 52 degrees on the corner bank's thermometer as I turned onto Diamond Bar Bl from Grand Avenue. I sure hope to see the same reading there next week on Saturday morning. But the cooler temps make for more action and longer days at the Chaparral. Fortunately, the turnout was good. Unfortunately though, only one suspected Band member showed up this morning, Mike. However, Rojin, Keith and Ken showed up after a long hiatus. Also Bruce, Ben, Larry, Rich's friend - Mike, Mondo and Randy (from Las Vegas) all were at the courts.The turnout for boba after the games was very meager by comparison. Only Steve and I. The usuals; Bill Taylor, Eric Tate, Ike, and Roy didn't make it out to the games this week; so of course they didn't make it out to the all important boba session that follows. Well, they missed out on all of my Shaq bashing, and LeBron bashing. And my other predictions for free agency and team successes. Poor Steve, he had to listen to all that.... Yeh, he was good about it, maybe the boba helped.
I don't think I have followed the NBA off-season as much as I have this year. Maybe the passion will return. I think a lot of LeBron's moves and Shaq's moves will create some passionate dislike between teams. But, even more among the fan base in the various Cities. Can you imagine how it will be when the Heat play in Chicago, Cleveland and/ or New Jersey? The audience will be like a sixth man on the court. I predict that the Heat will loose a few of these games on the road in these cities.
I'm sure you know about Shannon Brown who recently signed with the Lakers for another run at a championship. He's probably has a 38 to 45 inch vertical jump.
With this in mind, Danny is practising his vertical jump by warming up with jumping-jacks. If you closely inspect the picture, you'll notice the height that he's getting on his vertical jump.
I'd say Danny's vertical is anywhere from 6 to 8 inches. Wow, Shannon has nothing to worry about. I think Shannon will remain the the jumping champion in Southern California.
Ken puts some tight defense on Rich.
Rich surgically repairs the hoop. Now it will accept basketballs without regurgitating.
One of many rest stops on the way to basketball nirvana.
Rich and Mondo express greetings as Randy (aka Kobe) contemplates his next killa offensive basketball move.
Mike, Rojin, Larry and Eric take a breather.
Keith and Ken prepare for the next game.
Robert takes a fall, but recovers quickly.
Mike does his best Shaq impression even though the Big Aristotle (Shaq) ruined his legacy by signing with the dreaded Boston Celtics. How could he? I don't there'll be any Shaq jerseys hanging from rafters at the Staples Center following his retirement. Mike on the other hand may have a better shot at it than Shaq-Daddy.
Rojin prepares to put a move on Keith as Larry gets ready to give some help.
Brothers Brandon and Steve take a chair.
Rich puts on a move.
Robert the official photographer for the WBA.
Ben tries to teach Victor how to dribble. Victor enthusiastically looks on......
Hopefully, next week the turnout will be as good as it has been these past weeks. I hope you all have a good week and show up on Saturday morning with your best game turned on. Have fun!!
