Banned Media
Okay, so where am I? I’m hunkered down in my office disinfecting everything, including my phone, my desk, my water bottles and mugs, and even my 10-minute sand timer that’s been on my various desks for thirty plus years. Yes, the coronavirus (COVID-19) hysteria has hit multiple workplaces. Yes, people are freaking out. I mean, even […]
MGS Chat: Kobe Bryant
On the occasion of Kobe Bryant’s retirement announcement, I was able to do a sit down with arguably the greatest Laker of all-time and top ten NBA legend… MEDIA GUY: You said in the past you didn’t want a farewell tour when you retire. Now that you have announced you’re going to retire at the […]
MGS Chat: Mitch Kupchak
Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak spoke to reporters from his office on Wednesday morning, discussing both Tuesday’s draft lottery and the team’s ongoing coaching search. On receiving the seventh pick and if he thinks there is anyone in the draft who can change the face of the franchise at that spot: I wouldn’t say it […]
QUICK HITS: Uniform Advertising
The allure is there. The commercialization of sports. The money grab. The spontaneous dismissal of tradition. I’ve heard it all this week in response to the National Basketball Association’s announcement that they will soon sell advertising on their jersey—a move the league says could generate an additional $100 million. The outrage is borderline c
En Fuego!
So there I was. The dreaded networking event. I’ve said it before that I’m not a command-the-room-kind-of-guy. I’m definitely the get-to-know-you-kind-of-guy. I like to sit down with you and have a drink and bond with you in a beneath-the-surface conversation. Anyway there I was and guess what? I was on fire; en fuego; I couldn’t […]
