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Derrick Rose rehabs. And talks. Chicago Bulls fans wait. And listen. Michael Jordan sells. And so it is that we enter the NBA all-star break that culminates with the annual exhibition game that occasionally resembles a basketball contest. Also of note is MJ’s 50th birthday that coincides with Sunday’s game.
Sports Illustrated has Michael Jordan covered once again.
To mark the milestone, Sports Illustrated once again is featuring Jordan on the cover. He’s no Kate Upton, but his 50th birthday celebratory cover will be his 50th on the SI cover. And that’s how you sell magazines.
Don’t expect Rose to come close to that number any time soon. Something says most Bulls fans would settle for Rose coming close to playing again after having anterior cruciate ligament surgery on his left knee in the offseason.
Speculation recently has been Rose would return after the all-star break, possibly for the Feb. 26 home game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
After the Bulls lost in Boston to the Celtics on Wednesday, Rose told reporters regarding his return: “I really don’t know. I’m feeling good, but like I said, if it’s where it’s taking me a long time and I’m still not feeling right, I don’t mind missing this year.”
Then again, he apparently doesn’t mind playing this season.
“I would love to,” Rose said. “I would love to. That’s why I approached my rehab and my workout so hard. I’m trying to get back on the court as quickly as possible, but if I have anything lingering on, it’s no point.”
He also needs to have his complete game back. What’s lacking?
“Being able to dunk,” Rose said. “I can’t dunk, man. I know if I can dunk off stride, I know I’ll be out there playing, but I can’t.”
So it appears safe to say an immediate return for Rose to action is no slam dunk.
Playboy Playmates showing off some moves, anyone? Oh, why not?
Bikini competitor Samantha Slaven is to appear on “Sports & Torts.”
If it’s Thursday (which the research department at elliottharris.com is confident it is, baded on the fact that yesterday was Wednesday — well, provided that you are reading this Feb. 14, 2013, or some subsequent Thursday), then it is time for “Sports & Torts” with co-hosts David Spada and Elliott Harris at noon Chicago time on talkzone.com.
The highly acclaimed interview show (well, it is in the Spada and Harris households) has two guests on the Feb. 14 show. Former NFL receiver Charlie Joiner, who retired as the all-time leader in receptions and receiving yards, talks about his career. When he retired in 1986, he was the last AFL player in the NFL. Samantha Slaven is a bikini competitor whose next event is the Arnold Classic to be held Feb. 28-March 3 at Columbus, Ohio. Samantha once weighed 180 pounds before transforming into a Biogenix-sponsored athlete. She is scheduled to be in the “Sports & Torts” studio and promises to bring along a few of her trophies.
For those who are unable to tune in — or for those who would like an encore performance — the show will be available later in the day on podcast at talkzone.com.
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