It's that time again - time for the Royal Rumble Match! Yes, I very much miss hearing Howard Finkel say those words. As we gear up on this Royal Rumble weekend, in this episode, I'm sharing my picks for the Royal Rumble, which includes, an interesting theory on who wins the Men's Royal Rumble. It may sound crazy, but it could happen. And I want it to headline Wrestlemania!
I said back in July when Kevin Durant rocked the NBA world with his trade request, that he "showed us who he was". It wasn't a negative comment, but one that encompasses his entire career being a product of our current sport climate - success and focus on legacy. We emphasize the value of a career on rings, and thus, Durant has too. Why wouldn't he?! Upon waking up and realizing that Durant will don the purple and orange for the Phoenix Suns in what is clearly now a team to watch come the NBA Playoffs, I find myself further pondering if Kevin Durant is the prime result of what we - yes, us! - have done to the modern athlete. Today, Durant is one of the greatest basketball players I've ever seen. EVER. The dude is rare. He's a seven-foot magician which makes defending him even more difficult based on how damn efficient he is on the basketball court. It's downright poetic and beautiful to watch Durant play. And yes, I'm romanticizing his game. I belie