5 Years Ago, On This Day in KBA History:
Dateline: Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Found this on HoopsHype:
Much speculation surrounds the rumored return of legendary Kaiser swingman M Beheshti to the hardwood courts after a two year absence. Beheshti's absence dates back to 2007 from what seemed to be, at the time, a seemingly innocuous back injury sustained without direct contact. Despite the valiant efforts of team trainer Peter Taylor who performed an emergency deep tissue sensual massage on the sidelines, Beheshti limped out of the gym that night like a three-legged cow and disappeared like a fart in the wind.
Like a fabled mythical creature, the Persian sharp-shooter has only been seen in brief glimpses over the past two years and continuous speculation has swirled over his whereabouts. Beheshti has been notoriously reluctant to speak to the media, but top sources reveal that he has rehabbing his back using a controversial regimen consisting of high-dose falafel. Top orthopedic surgeons have been skeptical, stating that a back injury lasting two years could only be sustained by an baller with true athletic ability and a vertical leap of greater than two inches (link: McGrady, Tracy) Other naysayers speculate that Beheshti lost his passion for the game and walked away to pursue other interests. One teammate, who agreed to comment on the basis of anonymity, stated: "Let's be honest...after the greatest game in KBA history (the Coppin State game), and the greatest run in KBA history (UNC run), there really weren't any more challenges for the man. He had done everything and every groupie in the KBA. He needed a new challenge, and for him, that challenge was antibiotic stewardship." Indeed, Beheshti has frequently been seen toiling as a low-paid peon in various medical facilities, where his duties often consist of examining rotting feet. Conspiracy theorists have speculated that Beheshti's back injury was merely a front, and the real reason for his absence was a forced exile for gambling related league violations. League commissioner M Goetz refused comment when contacted.
So the basketball world is once again abuzz with rumors. Will Beheshti indeed return? If so, will he return as a shadow of his former self, like former KBA stars who attempted returns (link: Pasheyan, Shahe)? How will he respond to the first inevitable cheap shot to the back from fellow aging veteran and former Coppin State teammate A Lai? Will he bow to the league's current fashion fad and return with the porn-stache, first popularized by the early KBA star John Martin?
Only time will tell
