Hey -

 

I hope all of you are enjoying your summer. 

 

I just got news that a good friend of the Orlando Magic, Bruce Rossmeyer, passed away on July 30 in a motorcycle accident.  For those of you that don’t know Bruce, he was the owner of the largest Harley Davidson dealership in the United States, a huge supporter of Daytona Bike Week and a regular at our home games.  I got to know him over my first year with the Magic.  We would always joke around when we saw each other during the regular season and playoffs.  He was a great guy who was very passionate.  He even offered me his watch in exchange for a NBA Championships…I wouldn’t have taken his watch but I appreciated the offer!  I will miss seeing him after games.  My thoughts go out to his friends and family.

 

I just got back from Guadeloupe two weeks ago.  I had my youth basketball camp and played host to the Stanfields.  They won the Guadeloupe prize package we put together with the Board of Tourism and the Orlando Magic.  It was great to show them my beautiful island.

 

The Magic have added Vince Carter, Brandon Bass and my long time Warriors teammate Matt Barnes.  Every team in the East has gotten stronger this off-season, but I think these guys will make our already great team better.  I am working hard this off-season and I am looking forward to the start of the 2010 season.

 

I am enjoying my time with my son.  I am teaching him how to play basketball and loving it.  He wants me to do well this year and bring home a Championship ring…or I think that is what he is trying to tell me.  Sounds good to me!  LOL. 

 

Anyway, I better get some practice in.  It is my son’s nap time and I have to get everything finished before he wakes up. 

 

Peace.

 

MP