For the first time since Sunday’s tragedy, the Lakers return to the court tonight to play a basketball game vs. the Blazers. I do not know if I’m ready or not, but I’ll be watching intently regardless of my readiness. If there were injury reports for fans, I think we’d all be listed as “questionable: broken heart”, with all of us wondering if we are really going to be able to manage at all.
The players, then, will be under an even greater burden. To grieve, then to perform, and probably do both at the same time.