Kobe, LeBron, or........

D Wade?


Ok... The ongoing battle in my family is the Kobe debate. Love him or hate him? There is usually a wall up between lovers and haters. One does not understand the others side because the feeling is so strong.


I have never personally been a Lakers fan, but enjoyed the days of Kobe/Shaq Championship greatness. When Kobe and Shaq fell apart, I had to choose a side. I chose to ride with Shaq, and it just so happened that I moved to Miami a couple of years before Shaq went to the Heat. I had already made Miami my home and because I didnt have a favorite NBA team, the Heat filled that void. I would say it was perfect timing because I would attend Heat games simply to enjoy NBA basketball when they drafted this kid named Dwyane Wade.


All of the hype for the 2003 NBA draft was surrounded around LeBron James. LeBron has never disappointed me with his phenomenal dunks and hot crossovers, but he was supposed to do that. After all, he was the #1 draft pick and went to the NBA straight from high school. He is nice!


Kobe and the Lakers were still on the west coast doing their thing. They had their share of ups and downs, but I was happy to be in South Florida, filling my shoes as a new, proud Miami Heat fan. I never watched Wade while he was playing at Marquette. What a pleasant surprise it was the first time I watched him hustle from coast-to-coast. A couple years later they won the 2006 Championship!! It was a beautiful time.


There has been MVP talk surrounding all three of these players. Lets compare:

08-09 Points Per Game Total
1. Dwyane Wade 29.9
2. LeBron James 28.6
3. Kobe Bryant 27.5

Assists
6. Dwyane Wade
7. LeBron James
25. Kobe Bryant

Free Throws
1. LeBron James
2. Dwyane Wade
6. Kobe Bryant

Steals
2. Dwyane Wade 2.23
6. LeBron James
13. Kobe Bryant

Total Efficiency Points
1. LeBron James
2. Dwyane Wade
5. Kobe Bryant


I'm all about an athlete making his team better and being a team player. Who do you think does the best job of that? Granted the Cavaliers and Lakers may have better records than the Heat, but its not due to lack of great effort. One man cannot win the game by himself. Thats just the truth. As individual players, they are each making the game of basketball more exciting to watch and setting a higher standard for future stars to live up to.


Now I would call myself a King James fan. I like his game a lot. I cant take anything away from Kobe, because he is one of the best that has played the game, but don't sleep on D Wade! When I first saw him, I knew he was special and I'm glad I was able to witness this young skillful and powerful player prove himself as many doubted him. Dwyane Wade is my favorite NBA player.


I'm just saying. Am I the only one that has love for D Wade?

How it all started...

Let me introduce myself. My name is Tiffany and one of my passions is sports. While attending FIU, my ultimate goal was to be one of the faces of ESPN. That obviously didnt happen and instead I became a mother, which is rewarding by itself, but I still have that love for sports. What better way to share with the world than writing and sharing my thoughts on a blog!?

So here I am 4 years later, trying to get back on track. Let me tell you now: Im going to give it to you REAL. Here is a little insight into how and why a woman like myself loves the game.

Its funny that I would be one to love sports. Dont get me wrong, its one of the best sources of entertainment, however, I was never the athletic type. I was the high school cheerleader who didnt even take that serious. I played some softball here and there, but was never a dedicated athelete. It all started with watching the football games I was forced to cheer at, and supporting my male friends who played baseball.

It was all fun and games watching my boys play ball. Not really paying much attention, just looking forward to hanging out after. Although it was always exciting to see your peers succeed and do great things on the field (or court), my main objective was usually socially stimulated, which consequently turned into a genuine love for and knowledge of the game of baseball.

Im not one to name drop (you dont know me like that yet), but I am extremely proud of the boys and friends I used to watch over 10 years ago, who are now men who now play professional sports. How exciting! That innocent support and selfish fun was the beginning of a great relationship.

At all times of the year there is some type of sport going on. That means one cant be lonely! Lol. Whether you have all of the friends in the world or are more of a loner, there is always a game on tv or in a city near you. If you go to any game, all or most of the people in that venue have something in common with you. How many times have you gone to a sporting event and became instant friends with those around you because your team is winning!? (High fives for everyone!!!) There arent many things that you can do or places you can go where all kinds of different people can come together no matter their social status, color or religion, and have a common interest and a great time! (Minus rival fans of course, we'll get to that another time.) What a beautiful thing.

My love for baseball turned into a love for basketball, and ultimately football, among other great sports like tennis, golf (or should I say Tiger), beach volleyball, etc. When I know or have met certain athletes, Ill follow them and see how theyre playing. Having that personal connection with people always makes things more exciting, no matter what it is.

Today I would say my favorite sport is football. I will never act like or pretend to know it all in any sport, but you can try me. Lol I can hold my own. Im a sports fan and thats just what it is. I mean, come on, it doesnt hurt that there are some beautiful men playing!! I told you I was gonna keep it real.

Thats me in a nutshell. Im going to give you my perspective on sports, life and maybe even love.

Stay tuned... oh and GO DODGERS!!!!