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New Yorker by birth, shipped across the globe to the world of malls, shanty-towns, patronage, corruption, basketball and a curious burnt-toast smell that wafts around at dusk

Monday, March 03, 2008

The Dream is Dead

Reporters. They're always checking the facts. It's usually a good thing, but this time, with Salt Lake Tribune reporter Steve Luhm checking out the Karl Malone-to-Red Bull rumor, it's just a killjoy.

Luhm called Malone at home to see what was really good. The Mailman's response: "Steve, I don't know what you're talking about." Then a pause. "Steve, you know me, don't you? Do you think I miss it that bad? No. Hell, no."

Well, it was fun while it lasted. As for Luhm, nice job reporting, but you could have filed the story without all the cheap shots at the Philippines. But, you know, what else do you expect from somebody who lives in Utah?

2 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Rumor has it that there's a 7'6" retired Mormon NBA guy who wants to do some missionary work & play a little ball in Manila. No hunting time needed.

9:22 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

LOL. You wouldn't even to shell out for housing for Shawn Bradley. Just have him stay at the Mormon Mission over in Temple Drive in QC

8:49 PM  

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