> The Lakers should explore every possibility to trade Russell Westbrook. Russ will never win a championship with this aloof defense. Not to mention his reckless shot selection. And it's been happening his whole career, even in big moments of playoff games. Russ will never change.
https://twitter.com/KevinOConnorNBA/status/1474952818599600137?s=20
This is a proof-of-concept for a character in a crime story that just won't leave me alone.
So, Donald O'Connor. Tall, muscular, redheaded guy of Irish descent. 6.2 feet in height, a little over 200 pounds. 42 years old. Captain of the 9th precinct, infamous for being short-tempered and a mildly competent leader. He can be difficult to work with, though he's trying his best to do his job right. He's a good investigator, though a little "brutal" at times, and knows how to use his imposing frame and booming base voice to intimidate suspects.
Donald has an ex-wife, Sophia, but is currently married to Joan O'Connor, née Saxon. He and Joan have two young daughters, Maggie and Molly, with whom he often goes on a stroll through Central Park. He's always had trouble opening up, having rather low emotional intelligence. As a result, he's had a rather difficult (in his own eyes) love life up until he met Joan. Their relationship began as an affair, as he was still married to Sophia when he and Joan started seeing each other.
He likes fishing and has a thing with boomerangs. Both activities feel deeply relaxing to him, in stark contrast to his professional life. Boomerangs in particular fascinate him. The way they spin when thrown the right way, the skill and precision required to use them properly, it all makes it easier for him to focus and get his thoughts in order. He also enjoys boxing and pro wrestling on TV.
That's about all I have so far on this character, or at least all I can think of. Thoughts?
(Bonus points if you can figure out which character Donald is based on.)
> The Kings losing at home to Philly’s backups is an utter embarrassment. Luke Walton had to go but that won’t solve their issues. Major roster change is needed. I’m disgusted watching this team. What a hideous product. No wonder the other night that dude puked all over the court.
Sheesh. He also replied to someone saying "it's one game man" by taking a screenshot of the Kings season by season record going back to 06/07 which is the beginning of their playoff drought. 05/06 was the last time they made the playoffs and also had a record of .500 or better.
