The Premier Move of the Offseason
Looks like your Houston Rockets are continuing to build on the success of the 2004-2005 campaign. No, I'm not talking about the addition of a legitimate power forward to complement Yao. I'm talking about the subtraction of the single worst commentator in the history of television. That's right, Houston. Our long nightmare is over--Van Chancellor will no longer be the Rockets' color analyst.
http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/front/3256898
Legal pundits, such as noted constitutional law scholar Kentucky Scott, will not doubt opine at length on the grave injustice of Calvin Murphy's acquittal not being sufficient to garner reinstatement with his former employer. I prefer to focus elsewhere. Do I think Clyde Drexler will be a tremendous addition? No. We've all heard him speak countless times, the most recent of which was during the 2005 NBA Playoffs. Needless to say, I'm not optimistic. Do I think Matt Bullard is the answer? A resounding yes. He's sharp and insightful, two qualities that would never describe Van or Calvin. Check that--Murphy's jackets were nothing less than sharp.
But the merciful termination of Van's nonsensical Mississippian ramblings may well be the biggest moment in the history of the franchise. The two championships, drafting the Dream, winning the Yao lottery, pulling off the heist for T-Mac, Vernon Maxwell going Ron Artest on fans in Portland before anyone knew who Ron Artest was...they all pale in comparison to the joy our collective ears will feel next season not having to listen to the "homespun Southern drawl" (read: grating, saliva-blurred cliches) of Van Chancellor. I was forced to watch nearly every Rockets game on mute this last season because of Van. It was either lose the sounds of the game or succumb to a fatal loss of blood through my ear canals. While I don't hold out much hope for the Glide, knowing that Bull will be the voice of reason on the road next year is truly music to my ears. I could probably end on a Comets joke, but I will refrain from doing so.
http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/front/3256898
Legal pundits, such as noted constitutional law scholar Kentucky Scott, will not doubt opine at length on the grave injustice of Calvin Murphy's acquittal not being sufficient to garner reinstatement with his former employer. I prefer to focus elsewhere. Do I think Clyde Drexler will be a tremendous addition? No. We've all heard him speak countless times, the most recent of which was during the 2005 NBA Playoffs. Needless to say, I'm not optimistic. Do I think Matt Bullard is the answer? A resounding yes. He's sharp and insightful, two qualities that would never describe Van or Calvin. Check that--Murphy's jackets were nothing less than sharp.
But the merciful termination of Van's nonsensical Mississippian ramblings may well be the biggest moment in the history of the franchise. The two championships, drafting the Dream, winning the Yao lottery, pulling off the heist for T-Mac, Vernon Maxwell going Ron Artest on fans in Portland before anyone knew who Ron Artest was...they all pale in comparison to the joy our collective ears will feel next season not having to listen to the "homespun Southern drawl" (read: grating, saliva-blurred cliches) of Van Chancellor. I was forced to watch nearly every Rockets game on mute this last season because of Van. It was either lose the sounds of the game or succumb to a fatal loss of blood through my ear canals. While I don't hold out much hope for the Glide, knowing that Bull will be the voice of reason on the road next year is truly music to my ears. I could probably end on a Comets joke, but I will refrain from doing so.
posted by Anonymous | 6:13 PM
2 Comments:
This is a win-win. Van gets to spend more time with Lil' Nicko.
...and more time sippin' on that delicious sweet tea at Sudie's.
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