Promote Another Blog:LeBron James was not the first to toss chalk. That's MJ's move

For this blog post I would like promote another blog post written by Kelly Dwyer of Yahoo Sports.  The blog post can be found at this link: http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/ball_dont_lie/post/LeBron-James-was-not-the-first-to-toss-chalk-Th?urn=nba-291676

This blog does a nice job of explaining the whole tossing up the chalk in the air thing that LeBron James does and why no one talks about how Michael Jordan was actually the original one to do it.  According to the Dwyer, many people have forgot that Jordan was the originator of the ritual and used to do it in front of the legendary and late Johnny “Red” Kerr. 

The real reason that I like this blog is because Dwyer pays homage to the Kerr.  The great Bulls Broadcaster and coach had a great career with the Bulls and is a true Bulls legend.  I remember listening to Kerr announce during the golden days of the Bulls when Jordan and Pippen played.  Kerr was very insightful and at the same provided great humor to commentary whether he knew it or not.  Dwyer provides a nice recap video of Kerr’s life at the end of the blog.  Dwyer also does a nice job in talking about Kerr’s career and gives him the props that he rightfully deserves.

It’s very unfortunate for the Bulls that Kerr passed away in 2009 on the same day as Norm Van Lier.  These 2 guys were both Bulls legends and will be forever missed by all true Bulls fans.  I will always remember listening to Kerr during the game and then listening to Van Lier on the post-game.  The Bulls have since honored Kerr with a statue featuring Kerr holding a microphone.