Phoenix, Nash, Portland, and more to come
Well readers, I'd have to say the writing bug bit me again. Sorry about that lapse, sometimes it just happens like that. Where do I start. I guess I'll just start from the beginning, no j/k.
Being here in Phoenix is truly a blessing. I have had so much fun just being on the court, trying to get better every day. The guys on this team, the staff, the front office people, they really are class acts.
Some questions I always get are how is it back home with the ticket situation and how is it playing with Steve Nash?
Playing at home for me has been divine timing. Being newly married, all I do is spend time with my wife and with my close friends. It's funny, people said marriage is work but if you truly Love that person it's not work at all. But anyway, sorry I got off track.
Being at home and tickets. I'd have to say that it hasn’t been bad at all because people see me more than just at games. They just take turns, plus most of my people already had tickets so that helps.
The big question: playing with Steve Nash. Well, I'll say this, I truly try and pick his brain every chance I get. He is a two-time MVP and easily, without a doubt, the best floor general I've ever played with or seen. His basketball IQ has to be the highest I've ever seen. The game, at times because of the way he plays, seems so slow and he just takes what the defense gives him. It's our job to be in our spots where we're threats to make a play. The way he takes care of his health is so disciplined. Maybe in 5 or 6 years I'll start on exactly what he's doing, but being here I've really changed my diet around a lot and I have to say I haven’t felt better.
On another subject, I do miss the city of Portland. I'll be back during the summer, of course, rolling in my Lincoln, going to the same ole spots, playing pickup at PSU and University of Portland, doing pilates at Nike, and making sure I keep a watchful eye over the beautiful city from my high-rise.
I've learned a lot about myself this year and we're only halfway through. It's been an experience that I can definitely talk to my friends about all summer.
I have to take a time out and just say that, in all honesty, I can not thank the people who support me either on or off the court enough (I don’t mind if you don’t like my game), whether you’ve supported my AAU team, the Bull Dogs, the MS Foundation, or if you still have my bobble head up in your store -- I truly appreciate.
The NBA and this game for us is short lived and these memories that we have of each other - good or bad - are things that we can always talk about. As I sit on a plane typing this, I can only think about 3 things:
1. I think about thanking God every second for even having the opportunity to be out there playing
2. I think about how can I help our team get better and how can I improve on my game
3. And then I think about what an experience I'm going through, what an opportunity. And if I were to look back to when I was growing up pretending to be Jordan or Barkley on the outside courts, maybe somewhere someone has the updates on 2k7 where I have the 3pt shot above my head and they love using my guy to rain tre balls on unsuspecting opponents, lol.
But anyways people, thanks again for reading. I'm going to keep up, maybe give you guys a weekly blog again telling you about what's going on a little more. It'll help me work on my writing, which I love to do, and it’ll keep the people who read my stuff an inside scoop (sorta) on whats going on.
So, see ya next week.
February 4th, 2010 - 13:05
Hey Cuz,
Very well written. Glad you are enjoying yourself back home in Phoenix. I’m just a tad curious. I’d like to know what you enjoy writing about, other than blogging I mean. Fiction, History, your experiences? “Inquiring” minds wanna know.
Peace
February 4th, 2010 - 14:42
hey thanks for helping out my fantasy teams this year. you rock
February 5th, 2010 - 07:33
hi. great season. where do you get your kickz? are they PEs?
February 5th, 2010 - 12:44
great to hear from you Channing! you make me proud to be a Suns fan!
February 5th, 2010 - 21:40
Glad you are enjoying your season, Channing. I’m happy to hear you’ll be rolling the streets of Portland again. We miss you here.
February 8th, 2010 - 19:09
Good to hear from you Channing. We miss you here in Portland but know you are very happy where you are.
I named my cat after your namesake : )
February 8th, 2010 - 20:36
Fryelock, it’s good to hear you’re doing so well. Portland misses you but we’re happy for you, too!
February 10th, 2010 - 03:39
Still miss you here in Ptown. Good thing you’ve got a NW lady so she can make you come back to Portland lol. Hope to see you on the streets this summer.
February 12th, 2010 - 23:03
Channing,
Glad to know you’ll still be spending summers up here in Portland. I couldn’t be happier for you and the success you’ve found in Phoenix. Blazers fans still love you. Good luck in Phoenix.
February 16th, 2010 - 21:39
It’s great to hear you’ll still return to Portland. To echo some of the other commenters, we miss you here, but glad that you’re happy with the Suns.
February 20th, 2010 - 23:23
You say you don’t mind if we don’t like your game? Then why did you ban my comments the last six months? Can’t take a little criticism or you don’t believe in free speech? channing you have enough goobers telling you how great you are…make some room for the truth!!
February 26th, 2010 - 14:28
I can tell you I still have your bobblehead displayed loud and proud in my office and I still rock the Frye Blazer jersey to games
You were the first Blazer I ever got the chance to meet and I can’t thank you more for your kindness and the good memories you supplied for the people of Portland. You’re doing great in Phoenix and I couldn’t be happier for you! It’s good to hear you’ll be gracing the streets of Portland with your smile once again! Free round for all at Por Que No!!
March 3rd, 2010 - 11:31
I have 3 bobbleheads. 2 of B-Roy, 1 of you. What does it say? I do not know. But, I will echo what many said – miss you in P-Town, but glad you are happy. See you around in the summer, maybe.
March 12th, 2010 - 14:03
Banning your comments for the last six months? No, you’re not a goober – you’re a ‘Super-Goober’…There must be something about Channing and or his game that has moved you to comment — Iron sharpens Iron — constructive criticism will sharpen the game of those who care to listen. Sixthman: are u constructive or destructive?
March 13th, 2010 - 20:46
Hey Channing. The city of Portland sure misses you. Blazer fans will never forget what you’ve done for the team and the community. You’re truly a great soul and we wish you nothing but continued success down in PHX.
Looking forward to seeing you downtown in your Lincoln. It’s going to be a great summer!
March 19th, 2010 - 21:33
We miss u in Portland!!!!’
April 16th, 2010 - 11:35
Channing, it’s going to be hard rooting against you in the play-offs, but looking forward to seeing you at the rose garden! and glad to hear that Portland still holds a spot in your heart.
April 24th, 2010 - 16:42
Was just cheering for portland in the playoffs and surfing the net. Ill cheer for ya just a little now cause your pretty cool and love portland
April 25th, 2010 - 21:22
I was your silent fan at the RG for game four. Welcome back to PDX!
April 27th, 2010 - 08:17
I still remember when you bought that ear bud splitter from me at the airport in pdx . You ask me if it will cost you $ 600…lol and i was like ..no sir it only $ 9.99! haha your really funny. Anyway, though your a Phx now =/ we still love you here in Portland and still cheered for ya when you came to the rose garden for the playoffs =).
btw; Congrats on with you and your wife’s new baby !