What's that NFL? You announced today that players will be suspended for "head shots" and "devastating hits?" Well I see your over-reactionary rule change, and raise you another crazy and ridiculous ban. That's right, no NBA player will be allowed to wear Athletic Porpulsion Lab's Concept 1 shoe, which supposedly can increase vertical leap.
And I must say: Bravo, David Stern. Bravo. Because if you're truly going to distinguish yourself from the NFL as the best sports league on Earth, you can't even give them an extra second in the spotlight. When I turned on SportsCenter this morning, all anyone was talking about was the new NFL rule change. You can't be having that. And now, I wouldn't be surprised if they lead with your shoe ban story on Around the Horn and PTI. It really is that big of a deal.
Note to Albermarle All-Stars: these puppies are officially banned from our pick-up games, as well. We don't want any 5'8" Rondo-like guards with already astronomical vertical leaps suddenly banging their heads against the backboard every time they go up for a layup. Hypothetically speaking, of course.
