SLAM vs. New York Times

by Lang Whitaker

You know, I’d written a really long thing to run here, explaining my thoughts on this issue, but maybe it’s better if I just let this speak for itself.

SLAM issue 103, which has been on newstands in New York City for two weeks and been online since October 23rd, asked two questions about the forthcoming NBA season…
1) Can Ben Wallace lead the Bulls to a title?
2) Will Amare Stoudemire recover from his injury and return to form for the Suns?

Which brings us to today’s New York Times, which has been on newstands and online for about five hours, and asks two questions about the forthcoming NBA season…
1) Can Ben Wallace help lead the Bulls to a title?
2) Will Amare Stoudemire recover from injury and return to form for the Phoenix Suns?