So, this guy scored 138 points in a basketball game last night–absolutely demolishing the old record of 113 set in 1954. My first reaction was, “What a dick!” Then I realized he is from my home state of Wisconsin and went to my alma mater, UW-LaCrosse, before transferring to Grinnell. So, I guess that makes my second reaction, “I bet this guy would be a good triathlete!”
Jack’s layup form is a perfect interpretation of the Pose running method in mid-air. Even the guy chasing him has a lean/fall going on, but his face is saying, “bonk.” Jack, however, is fresh and relaxed. Easing his way through mile 20 of a marathon with rhythm and confidence. How else could you shoot over 100 times in a game without having an elbow the size of a grapefruit?
I haven’t seen the post-game pictures, but I’m guessing he fielded questions in a thermal blanket much like an Ironman veteran:
“Yeah, after 90 shots I hit a little wall, but to finish with 138 points you have to plow through your pain threshold.”
Dude launched 108 shots in this game and I’m guessing he left the locker room in a three piece suit with wing tips and a pocket watch floating around like he was the new Ben Franklin. His girlfriend waiting patiently while batting eyes at her new celebrity boyfriend as he laid out high fives to frat boys and concession workers.
Jack has just cemented a legacy for that will last 100 years and could open a whole new mind-set for scoring much like Bannister’s 4-minute-mile did for running, but let’s hope not.