I got something to say

This is just a little situation I wanted to talk about. This goes out to my two favorite fans, they will know who they are.

Today's discussion is about Michael Jordan, Reggie Miller and others.

Due to the recent stories in the news about Miller trying to decide if he wants to come back to play in the NBA for the new look Boston Celtics. Just because he has been in the news lately about wanting to play with the great Kevin Garnett, Reggie this, Reggie that, I've had to hear about every story that has come out about him.

Long story short, Reggie wisely decided not to make a return as he would have just been there to make everyone jump on the bandwagon and choose Boston to dethrone the Spurs and win the NBA Championship next season.

Well all of that isn't going to happen, now here's my bone I want to scratch.

Michael Jordan: 6 time NBA Champion and 6 time NBA Finals MVP. 5 time Regular Season NBA MVP. Led the Bulls to a 72-10 Regular Season record, the Best all-time. 3rd on all-time scoring list. Enough said.
Reggie Miller: All-time leading 3 pointers made... MVPs? Championships?

I don't know how anyone could argue. Of course I know someone who could, just because that is what they like to do, but they wouldn't win in the long run.

Jordan is a great player, definitely in just about any ones top 5 for Greatest All-Time. He is on the list for 50 Greatest Players of All-Time. Now for Reggie's case, what makes him a "great" player. Yes he made the most 3 pointers ever, but what did that do for him as a whole. It didn't help his team win championships. How many NBA Finals did he go to? One I believe and they lost to the LA Lakers and none other than the Diesel, Shaquille O'Neal.

There is another guy who has won multiple championships and MVP awards who is a great player and has done great things. Yet he doesn't get any love from my buddy. I think I know why too. The argument I always get is all he does is push people around. Well that may have happened yes, but he dominates the paint. What about when he was in Orlando? That is where he made a name for his self. Yeah Shaq may have a cocky attitude, but that is because he is doing what he loves and has had much success.

Here's a comparison I like to think about. When I like of Shaq and how dominate he has been and always how funny he is and how he likes to have fun, I think of Peyton Manning. Tell me Peyton hasn't dominated the league. Tell me he hasn't done commercial after commercial and also SNL. He is a funny guy who likes to have fun when he isn't out on the field dominating the league, much like Shaq has done in his career. Now I'm not saying that there is something against Peyton, I am just trying to make a point by comparison.

Reggie is a great shooter. I just don't see the strong argument that could be made to say he is a great player overall. Alright I'll give in and say he was a great player, but my argument for that isn't strong. And I can't take anything away from anyone, I am just trying to put an end to these disputes that have been ongoing. Everyone knows Jordan and Miller had the roughest relationship during their careers, but I am sure they both have respect for each others game. So I could understand how fans of each might argue with each other due to their history of the past of confrontations.

Now if we could all just get along and stop with the hateration, then I think we could grow and learn from our dislikes. No I just messing, we are just sports fans and it's what we do best. I respect my piers and love my fans and supporters. They are what keeps me motivated.

Team USA is now 5-0 at the FIBA America's Championships.