Mister Faded Glory

Yes, I titled today’s post just so you would all know that yesterday’s title was a bad pun and not a typo. I don’t do typos.

Anyway, daft Draft fun isn’t just a one-day event – the comedy spills over into the following week. After reading the insanely detailed and phenomal True Hoop Draft Live Blog, head on over to Bill Simmons – as much as we deride him, or tout him, his draft comedy is the pinnacle of modern sportswriting-cum-blogging. Witness – I placed nearly this exact same phone call, echoing the following Simmons passage, to a close personal friend around pick No. 12 –

Note: We’re officially in “killing time until the Knicks pick” mode. If the Knicks take Marcus Williams, that’s it — I’m retiring the draft diary. That will never be topped. By the way, did you know he’s leading all NBA rookies in steals right now? Thank you. Thank you. I’ll be here all week

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