i didn't think much of darius miles back then, he could definitely dunk, but i didn't see him as an upcoming star, the guy flat out couldn't shoot the j and sometimes he made some really bad decisions on the court, so i didn't have much respect for him, didn't think he was the brainiest of the players.

but this article changes everything, i think he's quite articulate, if this was really written by him and reviewed by q, it's not a bad piece of work, never mind the ebonics, but it's not half bad at all.

i think a lot of fans don't realize the punishment professional athletes take on their bodies, surgeries that normal folks would probably forego and instead wait to heal at their own pace. obviously professional athletes get compensated for this, but it's still quite taxing, look at all the scars grant hill has from his multiple ankle and knee surgeries, walking just isn't the same anymore. but i'm sure most people would give up their right arm for the chance at a few years in the nba on those salaries.