Musings On A Rainy Day

After the Giannis-less Milwaukee Bucks were unceremoniously ejected from the NBA playoff bubble, most pundits around the country started to ask that haunting question: Will Gannis Antetokounmpo forced his way out of Milwaukee, or will the Bucks be able to re-sign their star?

Trust me, if I knew the answer to that question, I would make a lot of money in Vegas!

But, seriously, I think Giannis (aka The Greek Freak) will remain in a Bucks uniform. Granted, Milwaukee was not the same team in the bubble that it was during the pre-Covid season. And having their star injured to the point of missing the final game didn't help the Bucks.

Giannis may well be a back-to-back MVP selection. He certainly is deserving. And from my observations, he doesn't seem like the type of guy that needs to be in a New York or Los Angeles. He has said over and over that he's happy in Milwaukee, and Milwaukee has loved him back.

In order to help the process, though, the Bucks may need to bring in another piece to their puzzle. Sorry, I'm just not all that sold on Khris Middleton or Eric Bledsoe. I'm hearing the name Chris Paul being linked to Milwaukee. Wouldn't be a bad fit. Here's Robin to Giannis' Batman.

WILL THEY or won't they complete the NFL season? It kicks off tonight in Kansas City, and the Green Bay Packers head to Minnesota on Sunday to face the Vikings in a quieter stadium (only 22% capacity or thereabouts).

As much as I WANT the NFL season to go the distance, I just have my concerns that the league can pull it off. But then, I'm surprised baseball has managed to get this far into it's abbreviated season.

AS FOR COLLEGE FOOTBALL, well let's just say that's a different beast. While NFL players are working for pretty hefty salaries and know what's on the line for them, college players are still kids who will party, gather and enjoy college life.

Yes, I know the SEC, ACC and Big 12 have said  they'll play this fall. Truth is, while Covid-19 continues to ramp up around the country, I still have my doubts it will happen for a full season.