KBA 11/9

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEJVCcJpiiE

Excitement reigned as the KBA moved into a brand new arena!  Situated next door to its antiquated predecessor, the new court possesses state-of-the-art features such as: adequate lighting, non-dusty floors, and a roof that doesn't leak.  The court also boasts an upgraded seating capacity of 83, which should accommodate the typical KBA crowds of 3-5.  New commissioner Fat Andy was non-committal when asked about the possibility of luxury suites; rumors abound that the KBA will be offering personal seat licenses in anticipation of upgrades.  Former KBA commissioners NVE and BSR were on hand for the ribbon-cutting ceremony.  BSR, with tears in his eyes, commented: "This has been a vision ten years in the making...this makes all those $60 dues every four months worth it all.  I think this is a sign that the KBA has hit the big time and is here to stay!"  In unrelated news, the LAUSD announced that the November 30 KBA game is being cancelled due to the 3rd Annual Convention for Left-Handed Star Trek Stamp Collectors.

In honor of the new arena, former KBA stars Dennis (the Other Over-Dribbler...so that makes him Dennis, the OOD...or just DOOD) and Howie (asian Charlie Villanueva...or HCV) made a surprise appearance after a two year hiatus.  While their surprise appearance had none of the buzz associated with famous returns of superstars (http://rushthecourt.net/mag/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/MJ-im-back.jpg) and other KBA stars (an old HoopsHype post which will need be revisited/reposted sometime soon), the infusion of new (old?) blood certainly raised the excitement level and increased the caliber of KBA games from horrific to somewhat mediocre.  The powerhouse squad of DOOD, HCV, BSR, Ricky D, and Matt rolled to two early victories on the strength of a combined 341 to 6 rebounding edge.  The formidable squad looked poised to sweep the night....yet their fortunes inexplicably turned against the upstart squad of EKE, NVE, Taliban, OD, and Anonymous Asian Guy.  The tightly-fought game swung back and forth and, fueled by the now-weekly circus spinning circus shots by the OD, was knotted at 6 all with the clock running down.  Which improbably, culminated with: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaTrpTeByAs

Shortly thereafter, NVE gleefully proceeded to announce a two week hiatus to Canc...errr, Cambodia (http://articles.latimes.com/1998/jun/30/sports/sp-65031)

To my reader(s): here is a KBA quiz.  

What was the most surprising KBA number of the week?

13: number of KBA players who showed up

3: number of weeks that have passed since Ricky D received a technical foul

5200: number of calories immediately consumed by Fat Andy prior to stepping on the court

364: number of consecutive weeks NVE has worn the same shirt (okay, really 182 since two identical shirts are alternated)

Answer?

It's a four-way tie.  How do I know?  BECAUSE I AM SMARTER THAN YOU.