I still stand by this statement.

I made it in 2007 while recapping the year. Necole Bitchie uses it sometimes when she post pictures of celebrities courtside. Of course it only applies if you’re a sports fan. A sportscenter junkie who splurges on League Pass. Who’s favorite two newscasters are Van Gundy and Mark Jackson. That’s my demographic.

Growing up I wanted to be an athlete. New York Yankees second baseman to be exact. Didn’t have the arm for SS or 3B. Then I wanted to be a sports agent. One of those Jerry Maguire, Arliss guys. Music really happened by accident. Sports is like my first love. But courtside is like that wild blazing hot 19 year you meet and almost ruin your life cashing around.

There are some rules courtside. First off, no pictures. Act like you been there before. A rule that I broke the 1st few times.

The people you sit next to are all power players in different industries. Finance, entertainment, publishing, media, pharmaceuticals…you name it. Sitting on the floor transcends all industries. By the 3rd quarter you can close about 4 deals!

The best part is when you go to a good game. One of those last-minute-3-pointer-at-the-buzzer-I’m-hi-fiving-Nate-Robinson games. Then you see it all again on ESPN.

If someone ever wanted to bribe me, don’t give me money or women or bottles of champagne. Just two tickets next to Spike.