The Latest on Jason Collins

Every team should get one.

 

Retires. Strong column.

http://www.theplayerstribune.com/jason-collins-retires/

So President Obama gets to me and without missing a beat he says, “Hey Jason, nice to see you. Have you been staying in shape?”

“Yes, Mr. President. I just ran five miles yesterday,” I said. “I’m ready.”

“That’s good,” he said, “Because you know, after the All-Star break is when all the free agents get picked up, so stay in shape.”

At this point, I should have smiled and said, “Thank you, Mr. President, I will.”

I did not do that.

“Oh yeah, Mr. President,” I said. “I’d show you my six pack, but I don’t think the Secret Service or your wife would want me to take my shirt off right now.”

I have rarely seen the President at a loss for words. He is always smooth. This time, it took him a second.

“Uh, well yeah, that’s a good idea,” he said. “You should probably keep your shirt on.”

He grinned, shook my hand and turned to the next person.