The Real MVP

Kevin Durant's 2014 MVP speech is arguably one of the best NBA acceptance speech ever. The way he addressed his teammates, community and foremost his mother, is truly touching.

That's what real superstars would do. You can't and won't get BIG without the help of others, so value your neighbour, for no matter how small their contribution is, they still contribute to your success.

Remember this, superstars are those who remembers and values their roots.

Who would you pick?

Good afternoon good people of the world.

On this cloudy Saturday afternoon, a totally random question just popped into my mind.

"Would you rather have your eulogy or your life story be read or narrate by Samuel L. Jackson or Morgan Freeman? And why?"

Personally, should I ever received or honoured by a certain reward or achievement, I would love for Morgan Freeman to read the short biography of me. His deep tone, his voice characteristic, I bet the inauguration would be one hell of an event. Besides, who would you rather have reading your life story other than the man who played God himself? I'm sorry Charlton Heston, I know you split the Red Sea, but you couldn't do it without the help of the almighty. :-p

For the eulogy, I prefer Samuel L. Jackson. Reading and or listening to eulogy has never been a pleasure. It always bring tears, no matter how funny you try to write it. I want people who attend my funeral to be remind. Remind of what? Life goes on, I'm in a better place now, stop crying over me, do something great, do something amazing, don't waste your time in sorrow. Imagine Samuel L. Jackson reading my eulogy and suddenly with all the swear words scold the grievers. Hah! That would hilarious. "I dare you to cry, mother f*cker! I double dare you!" :-p

It's just a random thought. Please don't take it seriously. I'm happy and grateful with my life at the moment, I just adored the talent of these 2 actors.

Enjoy your weekend happy people :-)

A World without Me

I'm trying not to sound like a little teenage drama queen, but do you ever wonder what would it be like to see or to live in a world without you in it? Ever wonder who's going to miss you or who's going to wish that they had someone like you in their live?

Just a random thought.

Random Tweet

God listen more than what you said, answer more than you asked, give more than you could have imagined in His own time and in His own way.

Damn, it hurt!

"The thing that hurt the most when you fall in love is when you can do nothing about it." 

Damn, I never thought I would say this, but I'm really thankful for what how I felt at the moment. It hurts like hell, but it's really, really an indescribable feeling of pleasure. I wish I could remove the pain, but what is day without night, right?

And for this moment, the least I could expect from her is that although she's not "in the same place with me", she still smile when she heard my name......

Somewhere Out There

Where ever you are, I hope to see you soon.

New Year's Reflection

"Kalau kamu ngerasa mama kamu bodoh, jangan kesel, karena berarti mama kamu berhasil besarin kamu jadi pintar. Terima kasih gih."

"If you think your mother is stupid, don't be mad, be grateful. It means she has successfully raised you as a smart kid."

A tweet by a renown Indonesian movie producer.

A great reflection to start the year. Quite often we see ourselves better and smarter than our parents. We tend to think they are old school and lame, we have nothing in common when it comes to decision making or way of thinking. It is because our ego, we failed to see the big picture here. My parents (I'm fortunate enough to still have a complete parents to guide me) work so hard for me and my brother to received the best education, so that we can be a better, smarter, wiser person than them. Yet, sometimes we still disrespect them.

I'm sorry and thank you Mom & Dad, without you guys I wouldn't be the person I am today.

2013

My dear friends,

Here we go again. 365 new pages to write on, new year, new stories, new adventure! 

I dare you to keep on dreaming, to dream higher, to dream bigger, so that you will always have hope for a better tomorrow! Trust me, have a little faith in Him, 2013 is going to be awesome! 

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2013!


Best regards,


D.

Catastrophe in Laker Land

I will never get tired when it comes to the LA Lakers. I'm a big fan of the Lakers, and as a caring fan, I'm really concern about what's been going on the LA LA land these days.

I just finished reading the game report of the Lakers loss tonight in MSG. It's quite shocking, on the report I read that small possibilities for the Lakers to lose (yep, there I said it) in single digit figure looking by the first half stats. But as we all can predict, when this former Minneapolis lake team are struggling, number 24 is not going to just sit and watch. The mamba strikes again on the second half and guess what? Their plying the D "quite" well on the remaining time.  Unfortunately the Knicks are too strong, they played better ball, although they are lacking in rebound number and Melo is out, I have to admit they got a hell of a game.

Now enough with the game review, let see what we can analyse from the Lakers' last 4 games. 

1. I'm kinda fed-up listening to the saying "everything's gonna be okay when Nash and Gasol returns". You know what? Screw Nash and Gasol. Why? Honestly, looking at the stat, Nash is not that good at playing D, and Gasol seems to be left-out in this D'Antoni's system. Sure when they return, people may expect an explosive scoring machine, but what are the odds of one machine gun against a robust tank like the OKC, Heat, Memphis or as we saw tonight, the Knicks? They need to work out on their D. Where to start? Rebound. Both sides. Minimise the turnovers, the team are not young guns who can run back and forth, therefore it is better for them to optimise the shot clock period. Playing in slow paste like the Pacers is not a bad idea. Looking at the players' stamina at the moment and their current resource, this type of O is (IMHO) more efficient than the run & gun. Moreover, it will also help reducing  the turnover number.

2. Optimise the bench. If you remember the other night when the Lakers are playing against the Nuggets, Jamison and Meeks scored 61 points combined. That's just insane. I realise not every night you can play like that, but they have the potential. On one hand, Meeks are an ultimate shooter, he should fit with D'Antoni perimeter O system. On the other hand, Jamison is a 'big' small forward, coach Mike should've known how to use him like he used (Tyson) Chandler while he was coaching the Knicks, plus he can shoot from the perimeter as well. Last but not least, Jordan Hill. This guy proves the management that he's an asset to this organisation with his outstanding play on the playoff last season. With Howard, Jamison, Gasol/Hill it should be impossible for the opponents to score lots of point from the paint, but yet they did (so far). 

3. Shooter(s). Other than Mr. Bryant who can coach Mike relay on when it comes to killing the opponents from beyond and inside the arch? Personally I would say NO ONE. Sure, MWP hits some 3's lately, Jamison & Meeks had their moments with the Nuggets, but that's not enough if D'Antoni wants to implement his famous O by killing the other teams from shooting. Its either he (D'Antoni) needs to adjust with the current players available or make an extra effort to "create" a new shooter(s) from the available options OR bring in some shooter(s). CMIIW, Lakers has always been a strong front court team, whereas all of D'Antoni's teams are strong on back court and perimeter.

4. Is it too late/soon to call the Lord of The Rings? It's never too soon to bring him. We all know KB24 wants him and we all know Phill is one of the few coaches out there who can 'work' with Kobe. But personally, I would still give D'Antoni chance, it's a bit unfair judging him with the result of the last 4 games. His 2 first options playmakers are out, one his powerful big man is out, all the players nor D'Antoni didn't get the chance to practice together on the summer camp, and last but not least, the fans are nagging. It's a perfect storm for the Lakers organisation. 

So what's my forecast for the Laker nation? If by the All Star weekend they can't reach at least number 6 of the Western conference division, then I doubt they'll win the ring this season, heck, they might not even make it to the playoff.

Well that's my two cents regarding the Lakers situation at the moment. Don't get me wrong, I'm still a Laker fan, just saying my opinion. I hope coach D'Antoni can sort things out.

Go Lakers!

Can you believe how illogical people can be?

Can you believe how illogical people can be?

Yes, that is the question.

As if we're living a world that knows no sincerity and grateful, people nowadays are full with suspicion and bad ideas. When someone do good things, no matter how small it is, there will be a conspiracy amongst people regarding the good act. I wonder if it ever occur in those shallow-minded-head that sometimes we do good, because we wanted to do good. Thats it, no other reason, nada. 

I hope one day, maybe today or tomorrow, people are willing to look perspective from a wider view. Thus, fingers crossed, it will make this world a better place to live.

"People are often unreasonable, illogical, and self-centred; forgive them anyway.

If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives; be kind anyway.

If you are successful, you will win some false friends and true enemies; succeed anyway.

If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you; be honest and frank anyway.

If you find serenities and happiness, they may be jealous; be happy anyway.

The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow; do good anyway.

Give the world your best you have and it may never be enough; give the world your best anyway.

You see, in the final analysis it is between you and God; it was never between you and them anyway."

-Teresa of Calcuta-

Credit to my John who shared this beautiful message.