What's going on everybody? I'm just getting back with you while we’re on the road. Last night we had a tough loss against the 76ers. I made a few baskets, but I wasn’t in my element like I have been lately. We all have those off days, so hopefully we can turn that loss into positive energy while in Cleveland tomorrow night.
I had a ball on Sunday night against the Pistons. It was a great game. It’s crazy how good familiar faces can make you feel. Just a week ago I had a chance to visit my first NBA home with a trip to the Bay Area. The fans were great! I was glad we were able to keep them under wraps, but let’s face it. I was so glad to see everybody; old friends, and teammates. Matt Barnes and I felt like we were attending a high school reunion.
But the real excitement was going back home to Michigan. It was mad cool. There were 4, YES FOUR, chartered buses that came from my hometown (Saginaw, MI) to show their #1 NBA Player “Mad Love”. I had a chance to see all of my family, friends, some MSU buddies and my High School Coach, Dave Slaggart. Holla! I even got a bit of a surprise. Hmmm. I was on the bench when I noticed that one of the Detroit Locomotion Dancers looked really familiar. I turned to my cousin who was sitting behind me (I’m still trying to figure out how he pulled those tickets off???) and asked, “Is that Brittany out there on the Dance Team?” (FYI- Brittany is another cousin who is currently in Med School. She was a major athlete “Big Baller” as an undergrad, now she’s a cheer leader! LOL. Love you cuz. SMILES.
I was blessed to have some great VIP Fans attend the game from the Koman Leukemia Foundation. I was glad they could make it. A couple of my little buddies got sick and had to leave before the game ended and one of them is actually going in for surgery this week, so I love you guys and we’re all praying for you! I became interested in working with kids with Leukemia after my best friend died in about the 8th grade due to Leukemia-related illness. So, naturally, my foundation works with youth living with the disease. It’s amazing how me just taking a couple photos with them is so important to them. I’m so blessed.
It was extra love for both G-Hill and me, as you know he played for the Pistons almost of 8 years ago. The fans of the Palace still treated him like he had on one of those “old school” aqua green jerseys with the horse head on the front lol. Though I was the high point man last night with 21pts, my boy Nash came up big with 21 assists too, just one shy of his career high! It was a good night for me and the gang. Tomorrow night we take on the King James and the Cavs.
I’m excited about this upcoming ALL STAR weekend. It’s in Phoenix! Though we lost the Super Bowl to the other guys (I still love you Woodley), we’ve got Shaq & Stat holding it down for us in the ASG. Take that Pittsburg! Lol. Gotta go and get some rest. We’ve got a Kingdom to overthrow on tomorrow night! See you all next week!! From the Heart, I love you Saginaw!!!!
JR23
your champion music sucks and you're a mess.NINETY mph w/ your 3 year old in the back improperly restrained if at all?! you should ask yourself, do you really think that she's as invincible as you think you are? one bad bump!!! you're a disgrace just like all other pro's with an ounce of disrespect to anyone. look at the money you get to play a sport and to do what you like to do? get some dignity for your daughter. could give a crap about u champion musicman!lol
Posted by: bill | February 16, 2009 at 09:52 PM
It was his son u knob...
and no one but god can judge him for wat happened. the media always over hype shi% all the time. shut up and leave j-rich alone. i bet u've been a knob on the rd many times.
still love you j-rich. proove these haters wrong on the courts... all the best to you man... stay outta trouble :)
Posted by: George | February 17, 2009 at 09:08 PM
Everyone gets in trouble in Phoenix for speeding. It's nothing new out there in Phoenix. But the way the media did it, they're trying to make him look like he's a bad father. But if you look at the '07 playoffs, the first thing J Rich did when they beat the mavs was to carry his son in his arms.
Haters are always going to hate. But athletes use the hatred as motivation, so just keep on hating haters. J.R. keep doing your thing on the court. You are the only SG, SF and PF that the Suns got who could score now that Amare is out. And you might want to buy spare car seats in each car you got or just hire a driver. LOL
Posted by: Nx | February 20, 2009 at 11:34 AM
What's going on J-Rich! Hey I'm not sure if you actually read this or not, but if you do, I'm pumped that you are in our city! I couldn't believe it when I heard you were coming. You are an incredibly exciting player to watch!
I am a coach here in Arizona. I coach Pima High School. I love the game. Looking forward to having you here for a long time.
Posted by: Steven Palmer | February 23, 2009 at 03:49 PM
heyy j-rich boy! how r u doin? it's been long time since u wrote something, so maybe u can give us another update? i'm lookin for it! take care!
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