RIP to One of the Greats

Mike Kahn passed away this week.

Kahn was one of the main contributors on foxsports. I truly enjoyed his writings on the NBA. I have always chosen foxsports over espn.com. Why? Because ESPN often requires you to have the "insider" pass. I'm sorry, but in this day and age, I'm not paying extra money to read information that a million other web sites are likely covering (and often covering better). Alas, I digress.

Kahn's writings will be thoroughly missed as will his presence in the sports community.

Mike Kahn was my professional brother. We spent more quality time together than many family members. We were soulmates in a great profession. Readers will miss his insight and opinion. I miss one of my closest friends.

John Clayton from ESPN. And even better, an excellent tribute from an editor at foxsports here.

Thanks for being a fiercely loyal, tireless boss, and thanks for being cool about it when our roles were reversed and you wound up working for me. And thanks for bringing that same passion and enthusiasm to your writing on the NBA for FOXSports.com.

Now I'll thank you to get back to work. Pick a topic — Kobe and the Lakers, LeBron's future, how the Knicks are still up the creek — and start writing. Don't make me come after you. Not yet, anyway.

Mike's love of the game always showed through his writing. Your contributions will be sorely missed. It's amazing to think how much journalists can impact us. For now, rest in peace.