LAST EDITED ON 12-03-10 AT 07:45 PM (EST)Actually, I am a big sports fan, watch every NFL game I can and still watch too much hockey. That being said, I'm not a fan of players but teams. When I was young there wasn't anyone better than Bobby Hull in my mind but I grew out of idolizing pampered superstars. I still admire a Tom Brady, a Peyton Manning or a Gebreselassie (to show that I know more than football! ) because of what they have done over the years, not because of the first 8 games I saw them play. If you want to hold on to the sports comparison, Nay is like the rookie that has yet to make her proof. Didn't even win a game, didn't even show a lot of talent, so why have anger over her quitting?
LeBron grew up in Ohio. People had been following him since he was what? 12 years old? He was one of them. Was Na'Onka part of your family, your neibourghood?
Where the comparison completely falls apart is that you are talking team sports where players are working for their teammmates and their city's team. Nay was playing only for Nay. It's like an unknown golfer deciding to quit during his first PGA tournament. Who cares?
ETA: What would please me at the reunion is if someone asks: "Nay Who?" Hearing crickets would please me more than boos!