July 2, 2009

Pick up players

Ten more pick-up hoops players you’ll meet in hell. You’ll absolutely recognize each and every one of these characters.

The Glad-Hander

Signature Behavior: Working pregame handshakes like BIll Clinton working a receiving line; remember everyone’s name.

Natural Enemies: Healthy competetive disdain; the collective, ego-sustaining delusion that pickup basketball is a little bit like war, or at the very least means something.

Mating Call: “Good Look”