Archive for the 'Sam Presti' Category

Stop Rooting For Stories
June 16, 2007

Everywhere I look, someone (like Bill Simmons) is trying to “fix” the NBA playoffs.  I can go on a rant here… but Winning The Turnover Battle already did… and theirs is pretty good.  Here’s my contribution to it:  Start rooting for sports… and stop rooting for stories.
At some point recently… people seem to have forgotten [...]

See Ya Billy D
June 13, 2007

Okay we may have jumped the gun earlier, but this time we mean it. Donovan and the Magic have split.
(AP)The Orlando Magic finally released Billy Donovan from his contract late Wednesday night. The team would not explain any details of the agreement.
“As our signing of Billy Donovan showed, we are committed to winning a [...]

Seattle Is About To Get Really Good
June 13, 2007

30 year olds are supposed to be just entering the prime of their professional careers. They’re supposed to start making the moves that prove their worth… and that will someday lead them to a pretty good position in their chosen field. They’re not, however, expected to have already reached the top.
Enter Sam Presti, [...]