Letter to ESPN Ombudsman

Dear Sir,

I feel that Mr. James Langendorf’s recent article related to rookies in Fantasy Basketball in 2006 must be addressed. In his article Mr. Langendorf’s article has many ridiculous mistakes and biases present, not to mention that the majority of his opening could easily have been lifted from at least a dozen entertainment writers. He clearly shows his basis against North Carolina by downplaying the abilities and strengths of several of their players. At one point he even admits to being an Illinois fan who has not yet dealt with the end of the most recent college basketball season.

Also Mr. Langendorf’s entire paragraph against Rashad McCants of the Minnesota Timberwolves is based on incorrect facts. He claims that McCants is a fantasy liability because he will not get much playing time behind Latrell Spreewell! It has been well documented on both ESPN.com and the ESPN stations that Spreewell is currently unemployed and looking for work. His rumored deals with Denver and Los Angeles have even posted on the top headlines section of the ESPN.com front page.

How can a reader trust Mr. Langendorf when it is clear he hasn’t done his due diligence?

Mr. Langendorf’s article is an embarrassment to the journalistic integrity of ESPN.com and an insult to passionate basketball fans around the world. I highly recommend that his article be removed from the website before he causes further embarrassment. If not I’m sure that I and all the ESPN.com reader’s will look forward to next month’s expose’ on why the Philadelphia Seventy-Sixer’s will be better now that Charles Barkley has moved on…

Sincerely,

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