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On the Road Again

Posted By: Eddie Johnson
February 25, 2007 12:54 PM

I am back on the road after having basically a month off to watch my son Justin finish his high school basketball career at Brophy College Prep high school. I have been harassed by a number of the players mainly Kurt Thomas for taking too much time off.

Amaré Stoudemire was one three-pointer away from his first All-Star MVP award.
(NBAE Photos)
They say I am stealing money, but my response to him was that I was losing money because I could not play poker against him on plane trips.

I also think that I will start charging Shawn Marion for signing his shoes before games a normal ritual of ours the last three years. I forgot to do it before the Timberwolves game and at half time he came over and requested I do it now and he proceeded to go 6-6. I need to get paid!

Every time someone gets busted in our poker game and has to buy back in we announce it to the whole plane.

It’s pretty funny. For instance if I get busted --- Kevin Tucker (Suns head of security) screams out Rebuy for Blade III Trinity my nickname or he might scream out rebuy for Shrek a reference to Jumaine Jones. By the way when he rebuys his nickname is Bookman.

I did take some time to attend All Star weekend and all I can say is WOW!

I have never seen that many people at one event in my life. People watchers would have had a grand time in Vegas last weekend.

I saw some outfits and hair do’s that I thought would never be seen again, but it was fun.

My favorite event is the Retired Players Brunch hosted by Retired Players Association.
It is always so nice to see so many players I played with or against during my career. They honored all the ABA players at the event and it is so nice to see so many great players like Julius Erving, Rick Barry, Maurice Lucas, Connie Hawkins etc in one room.

Finally it was so nice to see Amaré and Shawn show how deserving they are to be All Stars. Amaré was one three-pointer away at the end of the game to garner the MVP.

Comments

Lindsay - scottsdale
Thanks for that Eddie! I love when you give us the inside scoop on the poker games and the happenings on the road! I am really excited about our Suns team this year and I am so happy they are my team!!! Go SUNS!!

Dottie - East Valley
I like it when you give us the inside scoops about the players...It makes them real people, not just some High Payed Basketball Player...We missed you, but understand your commitment to your family..Things like that is what makes the Suns a cut above the rest...I have been a fan for many years, but I am beginning to believe that this year is something very special..you can almost feel it in the air...

Eddie - QC
Saw your son Justin play against St. Marys few weeks back...he is a beast on the boards!

Wiliam - Las Vegas
Is your son going to be playing college hoops? If so where?

anthony garcia - phoenix,arizona
Eddie, dang! its been along time since i was in vages i have family up there.It was a thrill to see Shawn and Amare and the whole suns staff,but i think Shawn should get a whole lot of credit for his play on the court.He does alot for the team.I pray the suns win it all this year to show everbody that a fast up tempo team can win a championship.Congradulations to your son justin.Go SUNS!!!

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