It's Christmas time again and since it's the season for giving, I made a list (a la Santa) for those who have been naughty and nice in the sporting world. If only I had the means to actually give these gifts...
Naughty or Nice. Nice. T.Y. has been a consummate professional this conference, despite his uneven playing time. Even with Coach Caloy Garcia's mood swings regarding Tang's playing time, the former Xaverian has always come ready to play.
Gift: More and regular playing time. Given more chances, Tang will undoubtedly prove himself worthy and give the Elastopainters a steadier hand at the point position, which would give the team the more fluid offensive sets that they need.
Cleveland Cavaliers fans
Naughty or Nice: Nice. Despite years of losing, a head coach too afraid of his star player and a star player endlessly flirting with moving to another city, Cleveland fans have never booed their home team.
Gift: A better run organization with a tougher coach and a lower maintenance superstar. Cavs fans have been quite loyal over the years, enduring heartache after heartache. They deserve better than an organization signing up old guys in the hopes of getting their star player to stay. They deserve better than the inutile Mike Brown or the prissy Lebron James.
Nate Robinson (New York Knicks/NBA)
Naughty or Nice: Naughty. The diminutive slam dunk champ has finally frustrated Coach Mike D'Antoni with his childish behavior, lack of defense and on court antics, which include shooting at the opponent's basket as time expired in the 2nd period.
Gift: A reality check. What team would tolerate his childish antics and give him actual playing time?
Naughty or Nice: Nice. The WWE's poster boy has been ubiquitous in the wrestling squared circle, but he has also been generous with his time. Other than entertaining US troops overseas, he has granted over 140 wishes for kids in the Make-a-Wish Foundation.
Gift: A better story line other than his current, "Never give up." storyline. Hardcore fans need a deeper more soap opera type story line so that they can cheer for him again.
Tiger Woods (Golf/PGA)
Naughty or Nice: Naughty. The one-time unimpeachable "nice guy" of sports has now been embroiled in quite a mess as alleged lovers are popping up everywhere, while his wife is threatening to leave him.
Gift: Private sessions with Dr. Phil for him and his wife. Brother needs some tough love from the bald one.
Serena Williams (Tennis/WTA)
Naughty or Nice: Naughty. Angry with a line judge after what she perceived to be a botched call, Williams proceeded to threaten the judge with bodily harm, including an alleged death threat.
Gift: Anger Management classes from Jack Nicholson's character in "Anger Management." Goose Fraba.... Goose Fraba....
Siot Tanquincen (San Miguel Beermen/PBA)
Naughty or Nice: Nice. Given a talent-laden squad filled with at least 8 All Stars, Coach Siot has managed to keep the team cohesive and they are now atop the standings in the PBA.
Gift: 15 to 20 minute quarters. He needs more time to be able to give each of his talented players the playing time they deserve.
Jose "Peping" Cojuangco (Philippine Olympic Committee)
Naughty or Nice: Naughty. Just to show that he is in control and no one should stop him, he convinced (or coaxed, depending who you ask) cyclist Maritess Bitbit to pull out of the South East Asian Games as a sign of protest, taking away Bitbit's chances of taking home 3 golds and almost PhP 900,000 in incentives this Christmas.
Gift: Lump of coal.
Do you have suggestions for christmas gifts for your favorite sports figures? Feel free to comment!
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