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Tchip's avatar

Bird & McHale?

I do wonder what happened to Hall & Oats so late in their life.

Danny O'Neil's avatar

I was surprised to hear Bird and McHale harbored hostility, but apparently it was fairly well known they didn't get along.

In reading Vecsey's Tweet, I took it to mean that they perhaps downplayed and certainly never revealed the actual depth of their dislike, which sounds to me like they were being grownups about it!

https://www.deseret.com/1990/2/5/18844988/ainge-says-bird-mchale-aren-t-pals/#:~:text=Danny%20Ainge%20Sunday%20night%20stood,or%20off%20the%20basketball%20court.

andrew way's avatar

This is really valuable, helpful writing. Thank you, Danny.

Danny O'Neil's avatar

Thanks so much, Andrew. Glad to hear it resonated with you.

I'm always a little hesitant to present myself as some reformed grudge-holder because I still have plenty of petty especially when it comes to rooting interests. But when I came across that Tweet, it really did strike me how differently I used to see those bone-deep resentments.

I appreciate you reading, and thanks for engaging!

Jeff D's avatar

Thank you Danny for a great article. Much to reflect on in there. Miss you on Seattle airwaves, happy when I come across your writing. F Jordan, Bad Boys for life :)

Erik Christensen's avatar

Great column Danny. I respect your willingness to openly be honest about yourself. It’s interesting how a random tweet from a familiar media member gave you the opportunity to notice a shift in your own perspective. It allowed you to quantify personal/emotional growth you’ve experienced. That is a wonderful thing and it validates the work you’ve done with therapy. I suppose it also gives you a sense of calm, holding onto resentment is soul-eating in my opinion. I’m happy for you and look forward to reading more of your thoughts on both Seattle sports and Grudgery.