Victor Wenbanyama and Scoot Henderson are both projected to be franchise cornerstones, but six decades of history says that it’s possible but very unlikely — The 2023 NBA Draft is shaping up to be one of the rare instances in which there are multiple prizes. In fact, experts are saying that this draft class may even have four or five players that could help transform a franchise. …

It’s not (all) because of the new owner — I have been thinking about it for years. I used to be a Twitter superuser, tweeting multiple times per day, interacting with both close friends and complete strangers, using it as a place to get both information and laughs, and everything in between. In recent years, though, it stopped being…

One is a great starting point, but the other will carry you across the finish line — “Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.” – Jim Rohn Why don’t most New Year’s resolutions succeed? Every January first, people are highly motivated — even if they are fighting a hangover and starting the year slowly — to improve their lives. …

It’s the most underrated aspect of their greatness — Rappers and hip-hop artists of a certain type value lyricism (“bars”) over pretty much everything else. As a purist, I appreciate that, but I think it ignores a vital yet rare skill that only some MCs possess, even those that can fill notebooks: the ability to write and deliver a…

We’re all dinosaurs and the asteroid is already in sight — Let’s get right to it. According to a report by the Europol Innovation Lab that leverages other books and articles, “Experts estimate that as much as 90% of online content may be synthetically generated by 2026. Synthetic media refers to media generated or manipulated using artificial intelligence (AI).” The focus…

The young Rawkus spitter stole the show on ‘Soundbombing II’ — The last half of the 1990s was a period of major transition in hip-hop. The game’s two biggest stars were gunned down and the genre’s mightiest record label crumbled. From the ashes rose the shiny suit era, but there was something else bubbling underground. A cadre of small, independent record…

If we’re all imposters then none of us are — “I am not a writer. I’ve been fooling myself and other people.” — John Steinbeck Maybe it’s a new job or even a new career. Perhaps it’s a promotion. It could be a spot in a graduate program or a leading role in a big show. The details can vary, but the underlying thought remains: I don’t belong here and, worse, everyone will realize it…

I’m now on the other side of the interview table, but I still remember longing for an opportunity — “Whenever you are asked if you can do a job, tell ’em, ‘Certainly I can!’ Then get busy and find out how to do it.” – Theodore Roosevelt I’ve had so many bad job interview experiences. For years, it felt as if every time I went for an interview, I walked out feeling dejected and miserable. There were times when it felt like it would never improve. …

They’re overrated, dumb, and time-consuming. Every single year. — “Remember the last new firework you saw? I’ll save you some time — you’ve never seen a new firework. Same show every year, and every year you all act impressed.” —Danny Jolles I fucking hate fireworks. I don’t hate them because of the environmental cost or how they scare animals and people with PTSD or how they celebrate things that don’t always deserved to be celebrated.