Love And Basketball

I have talked about the changes that we have seen in Chris Bosh this season a few times this season. I would suspect some of that has to do with the lady pictured above. She was the one that was behind the camera for the famous CB4 All-Star Video  that spread like wild fire on Utube. Many will also remember she was the one that got into a verbal conversation with Lebron James and it had some to say the least impact on the game.  I am also a Cowboy fan and even if you are not the story of Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo crossed into the main stream. The relationship between the two became very public once Terrell Owens had his say on it. Simpson is now to say the least hated by most if not all cowboy fans. In fact the subject of the comparison was brought up in a Chris Bosh interview on TNT. Bosh was asked if his girlfriend had become the Jessica Simpson of Canada. Bosh said that it was nothing like that. But the saga of Romo and Simpson would continue into the playoffs for the Cowboys as the two had a vacation in Mexico that was a gift from Terrell Owens to make up for his comments in the media. This was in the bye week before the Giants played the Cowboys a week later. The Giants would defeat the Cowboys and go on to win the most unlikely of Super Bowl Championships beating the undefeated Patriots. Once again Cowboy fans were not that impressed. Well who will Raptors play if playoffs started today? That is right Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavs. The story is starting to sound a lot alike no? Well Raptors closest thing to Terrell Owens is T.J Ford and I don't think he will be sending Bosh on a trip prior to the playoffs. Simpson never smack talked Eli Manning as far as I know. So it isn't exactly the same. But if the results are the same Chris Bosh and his personal life may be in the spotlight. I am not crazy about the whole Idea of talking about who someone is dating in a sports blog. It kind makes me feel like some Hollywood dirt sheet reporter.  

I think if the young lady had it to do all over again she would not have done what she did. I also think that the changes for the good in Chris Bosh being more open and fun loving are at least in part do to her influence. I have dated people in my life that are not exactly the most acceptable choice in the eyes of others. The truth is though I have never been as famous as Chris Bosh and likely will never be. I mean this blog is starting to get more readers but I am realistic!!! Seriously though the point is about the only people I have to answer questions from about who I choose to date is my mother. Chris Bosh has a media scrum to deal with almost everyday. Why on earth should he have to defend his choice of girlfriend to the media. Well that big check that he gets has a lot of things that are in the fine print. The face of the franchise is a full time job and the private life you have may not stay that way. Sure in an ideal world this should not happen. But in an Ideal world she never would have set off Lebron James to torch the Raptors. 

Last year the Raptors heading to the playoffs had two likely first round opponents. Washington Wizards which likely would have been an easy win and from a media perspective and a fan one, a very boring and buzz free series. The other option was the one they got which was the whole Vince Carter Circus coming to town. Fans and Media all wanted it. The idea of the series had both media and fans alike drooling. It was as people in media like to say the "sexy"  match-up. This year Raptors are in a very similar situation with two likely choices maybe three if things go very bad. Cleveland from a whole story aspect would be the sexiest and the whole angle of what happened in Toronto earlier in the year would at least get a bit of attention. It along with a reconstructed Cavs team may not exactly be ideal. However if you think the Raps can finish strong then this is where we are heading. 

I can only imagine the answer Sam Mitchell would have if asked about his star's girlfriend. The reaction to that question would be a Score Tonight Moment.( Score Likes B-Ball So They Get the Love) . Toronto has had it's share of players that had family become part of the story. Vince's Mom was always a subject. We had Antonio Davis and his wife who didn't much like are schools for her kids. Who could forget the Christies, I wish I could. Is Chris Bosh's Girlfriend heading to this list. I sure hope not. She unlike the other people mentioned has done good as well as some bad. But I think the good out weighs the bad. It really doesn't matter to me except the fact she got involved with a player on the other team and it was not a good idea at all. Not that player anyway he is too good too light a match around because your asking to get burned.

This is all sparked by the fact the Raptors are off to Cleveland. It will be a real indicator as to where the Raptors might stand in a series against them. I have flip flopped on if this series would be a good or bad thing for the Raptors in the long term. I mean you have to think that Lebron James is always going be a factor for as long as he decides to call the Eastern Conference home. Would it not be a good idea to see how you handle that if you are the Raptors win or lose. I think playing the Nets was a much better thing for this team. If they had played the Wizards and won advancing forward would they have learned as much as they did by playing the Nets. I say no way. I also think no offense to Mr. James but even he a MEGA STAR could not create the hype that the return of Vince Carter did in last year's playoffs. Raptors got to experience that and learn from it. Sure Lebron basketball wise is a far greater challenge then Vince Carter. In Toronto, Ontario Canada though Vince Carter is still the biggest story compared to any other NBA STAR you care to choose. Fans HATE Vince and always will. They may dislike Lebron or Kobe on occasion and they still do not enjoy Tracy McGrady.  But it is Vince and everyone else as far as hype and energy in the ACC. Vince Carter once was said to declare that the ACC was the house that he built. I agree with him it is. Chris Bosh owns it now but Vince Always takes control of it when he drops in for a visit. Hate is a stronger emotion then love at least in the world of sports. Vince is to Raptor fans the Girl that left them behind and rejected them. They never forgive him and refuse to forget him. 

Who will the Raptors end up with? Not sure. But Just in case Chris Bosh put in that request for a private box for your Girlfriend and family. Not just for Raptor fans but for yourself as well and them. What could you do with their tickets? Well he likes kids and how cool as a kid would it be to sit courtside at an NBA Playoff Game? That is the Dino Nation Blogger's advice it is free and no charge because I care.

Lots of work today that is why this was wrote late last night. Raps vs Cavs... Raptor Rewind and  Podcast and Day 2 NCAA Recap. A busy blogger in a happy blogger? Or is it a tired Blogger? Well I love doing it Tired or Happy and I hope you enjoy reading just as much. You are all very much appreciated by me. I got a suggestion from the new group on Facebook that I should try a smaller font so I am. If this is an issue to anyone in a bad way please let me know. I do my best to make things work well for all of you. your suggestions and comments are always welcomed. In fact soon they will be part of the blog. We are going to have a Mailbag Day just like the Big Kid Blogs Like Doug Smith and Eric Smith Do. I will go into details when this is ready to start.

March Madness Day 1 Leader is.... Jon Steinberg he went a perfect 16-0 yesterday NICE WORK. He has a 2 game lead on a group of 5 tied for second that includes yours truly the Dino Blogger. I am just happy I have not fallen on my face.