WILKES-BARRE, PA – Part of me wanted to use this column to just discuss the GRAMMYs.
But that wouldn’t be very responsible of me, would it?
Either way, there were some interesting things to happen in sports over the last week. I won’t take any longer with my introduction. Let’s get right to it.
Here’s this latest edition of Ebs’ Hot Takes:
The New York Knicks are the worst franchise in sports. How happy is Carmelo Anthony right now?
For once, the spotlight isn’t about him. Which is good, because honestly, he doesn’t deserve it and I hope Phil Jackson trades him out of this mess.
I know the James Dolan-Charles Oakley saga has been discussed at length here, but I just wanted to quickly add my two cents.
James Dolan is an embarrassment to his franchise. Who bans a franchise player? My God. That’s terrible. You never turn your back on family, and Charles Oakley is family. Learn to take criticism, man.
And to go as far to say that you wish Oakley gets the help he needs… Hey man, I hope you get the help you need so you can turn this team around. By the way, going and firing your head of security soon after the incident is a bad look.
But what do you care?
Hey Cupcake, this whole you and Russ thing is a feud. Just accept it. Seriously, Kevin Durant, it’s okay that there’s tension between the two of you, but don’t deny it.
Dude you told him you were leaving for Golden State over a text. After seven years together, you break up over a text?
There’s no shame in wanting to go to the Warriors to get your first ring, but show a little more class man.
The New York Yankees are going to have a better season than the New York Mets. Call me crazy, but I loved that Chris Carter signing.
Three million for the NL home run king? Sign me up!
The Yankees added the spark they were missing in their lineup last year, and it could work out perfectly. Sure, this likely means Tyler Austin starts out in Triple-A, but that’s okay. I certainly won’t complain.
But, this team has the youth and talent to make a run at things. With no Edwin Encarnacion up north, the path has gotten a bit easier.
As far as the New York Mets are concerned, there’s just too many question marks.
Will the pitching staff hold up? What will Jay Bruce do? Who plays third base?
Too many what-ifs.
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Okay. I couldn’t write this and not talk about the GRAMMYs. A Tribe Called Quest killed it. Hats off to Bruno Mars. Is just me, or is Beyonce overrated? I loved Katy Perry’s performance. But most of all, Chance The Rapper stole the show! He walked away with three wins and absolutely stole the show. Oh, and Lil Chano From 79th has never sold a single song! Check. mate.
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