Draft Night

The date was April 26th, 8:30 a.m. and I was standing in front of the mirror looking at the future of the IBL. My mind began to wonder, for all I could think about was how I am a part of history and that when little children in Israel open their history books, my picture would probably sit right next to Prime Minister Golda Meir as having major socio-economic influences over the country. My daydreaming was ended when the light from the Chicago sunrise hit a pimple forming on my forehead. I was shaken up, some would say devastated. This zit would have huge implications on my draft pick. With my boyish good looks and ability to pull off the sweater vest; I was confident in a top 20 pick, but now I would be lucky to fall in the top 120. You ask, what is a man to do? Well, I did what any sensible person would do, the comb down.

After handling the mild crisis I was ready to fly into Manhattan for the Draft. My personal chauffer Gerardo was late, so I took the “el” (Public Transit) and I arrived just in time to upgrade my seat from row 27 to row 3. The life of a pro… It has its perks. When I landed in New York, I could sense the energy. In fact when I got through security I was bombarded with chants of, “White Chocolate Thunder, White Chocolate Thunder!” and I could barely see in front of me because of all the flashes. My grandma really is the best; she was able to gather 3 of her girlfriends to pick me up. In return I wrote her a check for $6 dollars and $0.25 cents.

I hung out in the city for several hours and then around 6:00 p.m. I went to Cardozo Law School to attend the greatest IBL draft in the past 5 years. The event was top notch and the entire evening was handled so well… I cannot verbalize how great of a job everyone did. From the young women, Emily Posner and Alicia Post, who set up the event, to the lovely young woman in the white shirt who kept replenishing the kosher snacks, to my main men Martin Berger, Dan Duquette and Larry Baras who have made all this possible. I look up to these three men and not because I’m only 5’9”, but because I have no doubt they will develop this league into one of the most reputable leagues in the world. I was honored to be drafted by the Petach Tikva Pioneers (Projected record 45-1) and I cannot wait for opening day.

To my fans – I will be in touch with you soon.