>but, i think the fact that he can write at all, and on
>subjects other than sports, is a shock to people....because
>he's a black athlete. actually, you know what....heavy
>emphasis on ATHLETE. people just think athletes are dumb,
>dogg. period.
>
>he's clearly a very good writer. i'm just saying if bill
>russell had written it, i wouldn't have been shocked.
>
>or bob gibson
>or coach thompson
>or the big o
>or dave bing
>
>
>old black men just do not surprise me with the depth and scope
>of their interest and the displays of their wit and
>intelligence.
>
>this simply isn't a surprise, dogg.
>
>now, SPREE? oh, i'd be partying.