On the Paul Pierce thing, I know we don't have a lot of high-finance minded types on the board as evidenced by the lack of participation in the "How Many Credit Cards Do You Have?" thread, so let me break it down for you guys.
First, I want you to say something for me:
"I've got a little place in Oread"
Try it, just try saying it.
Rolls off the tongue, doesn't it? Say guys, how'd you like to tell that hot secretary "I've got a nice little place in Oread"?
It can all be made possible through one magical phrase: T I M E S H A R E.
Through the magic of timeshare, former Jayhawk players can have a little piece of heaven in Oread without actually having the hassle and expense of buying and maintaining a place. But wait you say, why would Paul Pierce need to own a timeshare, he's got enough money that he could buy and sell your wives?
I'm glad you asked. Through the magic of timeshare, Paul is only tied to Lawrence one week a year! And if he doesn't feel like coming that week, he can lend it off to other former players! He's also helping out former teammates by allowing them to also experience the sweet life in Lawrence - former greats like Sasha Kaun, Christian Moody, Brandon Rush, Russell Robinson, and Aaron Miles. Heck, even former coaches can get in on the deal -- there are rumblings that a former KU coach whose name rhymes with Boy Tilliams is also in on the deal.