This is a hard day. I am honored to call Jerry a confidant, an advisor and a friend. Connie, my wife, called him my ‘basketball dad.’ He was absolutely my basketball sage: wise, loyal and so much fun. If you were in his presence, you felt his competitiveness and his drive. He cared about everything and everyone. From the first day I met Jerry seven years ago, he inspired me with his intellect, honesty and enthusiasm. He never stopped. I spent a lot of time with him, some of the best times of my life. He always lent an ear, and he always had a quip. He always left me laughing. I will miss him.
A parting thought after a 36-hour trip to Seattle:
What an incredible sports city
Both pro and college, the people of Seattle are all in for their teams
My favorite Pete Carroll clip of all-time. We get to see a rare glimpse behind the curtain of Pete coaching up Earl Thomas in his third NFL start. Two of the best to ever do it
I'm bummed to see the Pete Carroll era end. He's a Seattle institution and created some of the best years in Seahawks history. I've bought into to so many of his philosophical mantras and respect his dogged, resolute optimism. He's influenced so many. So, salute to a legend
I hate to get too excited, but I am getting pretty excited about the LA Clippers who won their 8th straight in clobbering the Pacers in Indy tonight 151-127! Great way to open a challenging 3-game trip. Harden went for 35 and his doubters have been Silenced!