I really respect athletes who make it to the big leagues but stay down to earth and don't get aloof and haughty, treating fans like insignificant little people. As an immigrant to Israel, I'm proud of Omri Casspi, but as a Miami native and Heat fan, I wanted to make a bet with him. Unfortunately, I had already missed the date. Anyway, I sent him an e-mail regretting missing the game but also wished him well. Well, he's answered me! I'm really impressed.
