There’s an old adage in the world of sport that goes something like this:
“You should never, ever, take solace in the mis-fortune of your opponent.”
… because:
i. It’s simple not the right way to live your own life;
ii. The “Sporting Gods” do NOT shine their favour on those who fall prey to this affliction;
iii. The “Sporting” Gods do shine their favour, however, on those who focus on what they CAN DO themselves to give their own team the best chance of winning. Period.
In general, this is a tried and true philosophy which makes a great deal of sense … when it comes to NOT taking any solace in the mis-fortune that can sometimes befall AN OPPONENT.
As far as the Raptors are concerned, however …
This adage HAPPENS NOT TO APPLY … when the misfortune, in question, actually be-falls a player on YOUR OWN TEAM!
To wit:
Yes, the Raptors are about to take the court this evening against the Bulls, as a battered and bruise...
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