As owner of the Charlotte Bobcats, NBA Hall Of Famer Michael Jordan at least deserves credit for thinking outside of the box as he attempts to rebuild a team that was dubbed the worst in NBA history last season. But rumors of possible deal between the Bobcats and Ben Folds is raising some eyebrows. Not renowned for his size or speed, Folds would be ineffective under that basket, looks to offer little in the way of defence and would be a hit’n’hope 3-point option at best.
Thankfully for Bobcats fans, Jordan isn’t thinking that far outside of the box just yet, with the offer in question regarding the possibility of the Ben Folds Five assuming the role of Charlotte Bobcats house band for a game. Anyone familiar with Folds’ brand of melancholic, self conflicted, and humorously sarcastic piano driven pop would agree that Folds, a North Carolina native, would be the perfect pep band leader for the ailing franchise.
As a self described purveyor of ‘punk-rock for sissies’, Ben Folds is the ideal spokesman for the underdog. He may not improve on-court performance but he’d put on one hell of a show and deliver a significant boost to gate takings. And they could implement some pretty neat cross-promotional opportunities while they’re at it. Perhaps if the the Bobcats are behind by more than 20 points at half time, the band can kick into Brick, to which point, in the best interest of the game and fans, the game is terminated. Just a suggestion.
For a brief moment in time, Folds breathed precious life into some flat-lining Australian midday TV in the mid-90’s. Amping up an NBA crowd should be a breeze.
(Skip to 4.20 for the infamous stool toss.)
Should the Folds deal fall through, Jackie Moon certainly has a unique set of skills.
viaRumors & Rants
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