This sexy black high performance super-sport machine not only caught the eye of the Black Mamba
- Kobe Bryant, it now belongs to KB. And by the time the check was handed over, in the full amount of $329K, you know Kobe was already praying that the 405 freeway would be wide open so he could burn rubber once he made it to Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), headed towards and probably beyond Malibu. Not sure what color Kobe selected, but black-on-black would look 'fly' with "Black Mamba" on the LIC plates -- fuh sho that's swagg!
...and just in case you're wondering how KB can risk splurging 329K on a new ride, considering his "meltdown" with wifee - Vanessa, it seems like things are looking up at the 'House of Kobe':
Who could argue that two time NBA MVP and eight time All-Star -- Steve Nash lacks dedication and loyalty as starting point guard for the Phoenix Suns?
After rejoining with the Suns since the 2004-05 season, Nash has given more than 100% effort in hopes of achieving his ultimate goal...of being crowned an NBA champion; so far and so long in waiting for [his] taste of champagne bubbly.
Like many great players before and no doubt after him, Nash does not want to go out like the great Charles Barkley - not a champion. And with 15 years in the game, Steve Nash seems to be getting tired of waiting for his time to shine [in] the sun, and with the Suns. A 38 year old free agent this summer, Nash indicated that unless the Suns make some positive improvements, he'd give Lebron James a listen regarding ballin' with the Miami Heat!
"I would listen," he said. "(James) is phenomenal. I love what they're
doing there. A lot of people don't like them because they put all that
talent there. But they're professional, they play hard, they play
together. Their coaching staff has done a great job, so I have a
tremendous amount of respect for them." ~Steve Nash
If Nash does end up runnin' with the Heat, it won't be for the 'dough'; the Heat just can't afford it. But considering what we know about the heart, passion and relentless 'b-ball style' of Nash, he'd likely give up a few dead presidents' for the chance to be considered, not only one of the greatest, but finally, a great NBA champion (assuming that could happen with Miami).
Steve Nash - 15 year NBA Pro 'Baller'
"People have always doubted whether I was good enough
to play this game at this level. I thought I was, and I thought I could
be. What other people thought was really always irrelevant to me."
Young student-athlete, 'baller' - Trayvon Martin saved his father's life when he was nine years old. His school teacher said he chalked-up A's and B's with ease. Trayvon's mother and father said he dreamed of working in aviation - either flying or fixing airplanes. He wanted to attend college and 'ball-up' with one of Florida's green and orange powerhouse squads.
Dude had swagg, smarts, common sense, respect for the law -- a tight and promising package. And more than anything, he wanted to live!
Trayvon Martin's family, unfortunately, won't be able to see their son fulfill his "American" dream(s). Instead, his mother and father, family, friends, classmates, community, the United States and the world will have to wait for justice for the murder of this innocent kid full of promise. Yep, that's right. In the United States of America, a country which polices the world and claims to be fair and just, the most powerful nation on earth which asks it's young people to fight foreign wars, where republicans fight for 'right to life' -- actually has laws which allow [race] haters to hunt down and kill someone; this is what happened on February 26, 2012.
The hater, George Zimmerman, as of this date, is still alive, at large somewhere on the planet and protected. Politicians and authorities in Florida are more concerned with "policies" and "procedures" (covering up and saving face) than they are with detaining or arresting Martin's killer and holding local officers accountable.
Living in the so-called greatest nation on earth may be great for some, but for most, if not all young black males, growing up in America is a risky business.
For parents of young black males on the road to success, living "stereotyped" in the United States, the fear of a son or nephew being killed by a police officer, a total stranger, or a neighborhood hater is unending. And not surprisingly, for most young black males, their perception of America is that she does not care about "us", but only to exploit us for our gifts and talents (scoring points and spittin' rhymes).
In the eyes of most young black males, "justice is
swift for some but not for us." It's no wonder so many young black males have an adverse view of America, rather than the positive one that vibes with her claims of freedom, fairness and justice for all. The American history of killings of black males seems to be more than just historical -- it is also contemporary.
In a nation of so many religious followers, namely Christians who profess belief in God, it seems odd that laws exist which protect armed hateful criminals and those in authority. What or which [type of] god(s) does America really serve and trust in? And for the sake of his mother and father, who instead of grieving for their son, must first fight for justice in his name. Shame on you Florida!
The one in uniform failed his duties to perform and temporarily resigned during an investigation by federal authorities -- wow! But even worse, the 'uncle tom' standing behind him with the suit on, who has the sole power to fire the idiot in uniform right now, would rather wait until he "receives all the facts" before he'll do the right thing...or not[?]
Love, respect and peace to the family of Trayon Martin and may God deliver swift justice to those who hate, envy and seek to destroy his children.
R.I.P. - Trayvon Martin
February 5, 1995 - February 26, 2012
(Shot and Killed by George Zimmerman)
Rockin' a hoodie is not the issue, being young, black, gifted and hated is!
U.S. Department of Justice
Office of Justice Programs
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Special Report
Hate Crimes Reported in NIBRS, 1997-99
September 2001, NCJ 186765
By Kevin J. Strom
BJS Statistician
"Racially motivated hate crimes most frequently
targeted blacks. Six in ten racially biased incidents
