but it’s not a bad thing. Having lived in Chicago for a couple years, I know that the wind is fierce and can be manipulated with the right instruments. Much like the Chicago Bears choose to take the side going with the wind in their overtime contests, D’Antoni recognizes that for his attacking fast break style the wind is essential. By removing the roof of the United Center and reshifting the directions of elevated trains depending on the half, Aaron Gray can become Chris Paul. D’Antoni is no fool…

and you know it.

My earlier comment on Hansbrough was certainly out-of-line, and you received an emotional reaction from me. It must be especially difficult to receive a reply like that after such a well-thought out and considered comment. Let me make amends.

I actually do not wear a seatbelt for several reasons. The discomfort and wrinkle factors are frequently cited and thrown out in jest, but are not valid reasons.

1. Given the safety ratings on my Hyundai, I would much prefer to be thrown from the car in case of an accident.

2. Have you ever leaned too far foward and had the seat belt lock on you when you lean back into the seat. The tight restriction on the chest has been known to cause lung and breathing problems in the elderly.

3. Frequently, people have already started the engine when they begin the tricky seat belt buckling process. During the few moments of struggle to meet the belt with the buckle, we are unnecessarily emitting large quantities of CO2 into the atmosphere.

While these are all significant reasons, they do not compare to reason number four.

4. The most notable law firm working on seat belt safety and standards hail from the Newport Beach area and are admittedly L*ker fans. I give you: BISNAR AND CHASE

http://www.bestattorney.com/seatbelt_injury.html
http://www.bestattorney.com/in_the_news.html

Newport Beach, CA (PRWEB) June 19, 2005—Bisnar | Chase is one of the most successful personal injury law firms in Southern California and its partners, John Bisnar and Brian Chase, are nationally recognized for their expertise in auto product liability. In the first five months of 2005, Bisnar | Chase recovered more than $10 million for its clients.

At the June 22 grand opening, nearly 40 items, including a Mercedes SL 500 donated by Fletcher Jones Motor Cars, a Wyland painting, and Angels and Lakers tickets will be auctioned off. The beneficiary of the charity silent auction, Gary’s Place for Kids, is a Laguna Hills-based charity that provides ongoing grief support for Orange County children who have experienced the loss of a loved one.

The new Bisnar | Chase offices reflect the quiet dignity of many law firms but also possess a stylistic flair characteristic of its partners. A conference room in the offices is decked out as a shrine to the Los Angeles Lakers, complete with a purple conference table, gold chairs and autographed photos of the biggest stars in action at some of the most memorable times in their careers.

“We deal with some very serious issues within the walls of these offices but we hope our Lakers conference room can bring a little levity to our meetings here,” explained John Bisnar.

The Lakers-themed conference room is separated from the lobby of the building, One Newport Place, by a glass wall, and brings a smile to passers by, who often stop to admire the unique décor.

“And while we cannot take all the credit, I’m sure that our dedication to the Lakers must have had some influence on Phil Jackson’s return as coach,” said Bisnar.

As you can clearly see, no true Blazer fan would wear a seat belt. Are you a true Blazer fan, Tom?

P.S. I still don’t like Hansbrough

Fits with Kerr’s wanting to reshape the team.