Do not show Michael Jordan your green sneakers

Good morning. Let’s basketball.

MJ IS A MENACE: Macklemore showed His Airness his green Jordan 6 PEs and MJ lit him up about how terrible green sneakers are. I love MJ.

QFT: Just about every team in the Eastern Conference has a real shot at the playoffs.

WHITE AND HEIGHT: I’m working on a project to name the best NBA players from each decade, and I started with the 1950s. What struck me upon putting that team together is the lack of black players. The league integrated in 1950, but it took a long time for a black star to come around. I named Dolph Schayes my Player of the Decade, but a commenter recommends Bob Pettit and it’s tough to argue.

CONGRATULATIONS! Jon Bois defends participation trophies. WHICH REALLY SHOULD NOT NEED A DEFENSE.

WATCH OUT WARRIORS: LaMarcus Aldridge in San Antonio could really mess up small ball in the West.

OH MY: Dirk Nowitzki has become the German national team’s cool uncle who annoys the hell out of everyone when he’s the only person not being serious.

A BETTER TURNER FOR INDIANA: Myles Turner is apparently working super hard in Indiana to be NBA-ready in October! It’s kind of ridiculous how much the Pacers’ success depends on him.

Happy Tuesday. See you next time.