It is fun to follow-up on former athletes every so often to see what they are up to now. Of course, we always hope they’re not in jail, or have become drug addicts, which sadly is not all too uncommon these days.
Does anyone remember Tyrus Thomas? He spent 8 seasons in the NBA with several teams, and then dropped out after the 2015 season. Now, Thomas is a co-owner of the Everything Philly sandwich shop near Louisiana State University, and he is spending his time helping out the needy in his hometown of Baton Rouge after the devastating rains that hit only a few weeks ago. Tyrus wants to return to the NBA, but thus far hasn’t had a team approach him. If something changes, it changes. But right now I don’t have any expectations, Thomas said. Realistically, I can’t say I am ready to hoop and I am going to have teams knocking at my door. I ain’t no fool. I am living life. I got a lot of purpose helping people. Apparently, I am doing what a lot of people work their lives to do, and that’s find their purpose.
I saw that about Tyrus recently and was glad to hear of it. He had some less-than-wise moments as a pro (demanding to get paid more for the dunk contest comes to mind), and he never seemed to really live up to his potential, but glad he’s helping out in the community these days. Reminds me how there is a #9 at my church who has been very helpful to me; she is so classic for the design in manner and appearance.
I have observed that #1 and #9 are CONSISTENTLY the first to reach out to others, even the more socially awkward and “unfriendly” in a group setting. Unlike left brainers, they are more open/inclusive and not as prone to judgment (animate lefts are bigger on adhering to social norms), and unlike inanimates, they are not as prone to ridicule, sarcasm, or insults (#13 fcir quickly tires of my tendencies, which are too analytic for them, yet not analytic enough for the beil/istj). And obviously as front brainers, #1 and #9 are less self absorbed and willing to expend the energy to socialize with someone.
Anyway, as for mr. Curry, I thought he was feal…