Po’s New MasterCard Commercial
by Master Po on Apr 5, 2007 10:30 AM EDT
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Scene #1
An old man in a hospital gown slowly pushing his walker down a lonely hospital hallway.
Scene #2
Danny Ainge sitting behind a desk in the Celtic front offices hurriedly typing out an offer letter.
Scene # 3
A voice reads the words below as they are flashed out on the TV screen...
"………….Reading Glasses, Digital Hearing aids and the latest attachments to your walker - $2,950."
"……………An MRI, numerous spinal injections, and eventual back surgery - $24,000."
"Being old, broken down, and just plain worthless enough to receive the 2007-2008 Mid Level Exception (MLE) offer from Danny Ainge and the Boston Celtics ………………………….Priceless!"
Thanks to each of you for your well wishes. While I was a bit embarrassed to see my medical condition being headlined on the blog, it did feel very good to read all the comments wishing me well. They did make me feel better - thank you. I am hoping some spinal injections today ease the pain and prevent back surgery. Until then I need to focus on the positive - like tanking and yet never getting a smell of the number one pick.
"Is not the spider also trapped in its own web? Which is truly the prisoner? The fly, which moving freely enters unknown danger? Or the spider, which having spun its web, remains, never knowing the pleasure or the danger of the fly?" - Master Po
Peace and thanks again!
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Addendum: I just received the following note from Po…
The “Fluoroscopy” (new word) guided steroid/cortizone injections yesterday on my lower spine were supposedly successful (but painful). Should see some relief in 3-10 days and thus avoid surgery for awhile (which I will do at all costs). I am happy I am now vertical again. – Po
Hi!, Young Fella…Nice post and wonderful spider/fly story…There’s no doubt in my mind you’ll weather this tempest…I’ve only been on this site for this basketball year, yet I’ve enjoyed your insights tremendously…Thanks, and Hurry back to philisophical B-Ball!
Jim
by BoundingRounder on Apr 5, 2007 11:41 AM EDT reply actions
Mitch, please get well soon.I feel bad enough with the hip replacement I should have and Im postponing until hell freezes over and now you come down with this problem?
The Celtics are being self-depleted with injuries and I was counting on you to be signed for 3.5 days as a serviceable 6.5 PG. I was going to be your agent cause I won that distinction with a poker hand involving aQua, Cfan, and Shaks a.k.a. The man from Iowa. Motown was going to serve as mediator in case the Celtics would try to overpay you. You know I want a fair contract, not one where you get paid an inordinate amount of money you dont deserve. So everything is on hold until you are ready. So get well soon pronto, amigo. Our prayers are with you. God Bless you.
I think you are taking this Larry Bird emulation a little too far, Po. I hope you get better soon. As someone with a serious back problem in the past, I know how debilitating it can be.
by TripleOT on Apr 5, 2007 4:05 PM EDT reply actions
Let’s see, after losing last nights bet, you now owe me $160. Glad you’re feeling better. You know where to send the check. :D :D :D
aQualung
by aQua on Apr 5, 2007 4:28 PM EDT reply actions
Your wit and humor has been sorely missed. Get well and heal fast.
by Freeease1 on Apr 6, 2007 5:17 PM EDT reply actions
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