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Since we're just two days away from the game that is blown more out of proportion than any other sporting event, it was refreshing to read Michael Wilbon's column this morning after returning from a heart attack on Monday morning."The lesson learned is probably that a bad pass on third and 12, a missed jump shot at the buzzer or even a prolonged disagreement with a teammate doesn't make that the dominant theme of a man's life. It's not like I won't make a critical observation about Kobe in the playoffs, if necessary, just that such comments ought to be expressed in context and not cavalierly used to form larger judgments about a person's life. At the very least there ought to be an acknowledgment of a sense of compassion and humanity that aren't to be taken for granted."You'll never guess who provided Wilbon with the most meaningful advice and support. Yep, Jeff George.
"The phone rang while I was in my hospital bed Monday night and the voice on the other end said: "This is Jeff George. I was calling to tell you I'm thinking of you and praying for you." Yep, Jeff George. No. 3 in your program. For years and years, especially during his brief time in D.C., I was pointedly critical of George. I'm sure some of it was over the top and unnecessary. Yet he was big enough to put that aside and call with get-well wishes. He told me about his father having a heart attack when he was about my age, 49, about lifestyle changes and how families respond with support."Good to know Mike is doing well, and good to know Jeff George is still useful to a columnist not named Jason Whitlock.
A Life-Changing Turn of Events [Washington Post]
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