Letters

Magnificent 7

Great shot--and no need to worry about the cover jinx (June 20). Each of the two times SI's cover has featured Lance Armstrong before the conclusion of the Tour de France, he has won. Bring on Lucky 7.

Dominic J. Clementi -- Hillsborough, N.J.

Game Time

Thanks to Jack McCallum, not only for his stellar article about the NBA Finals (The Tipping Point, June 20), but also for showing America what basketball should be about. A photo caption notes that Tim Duncan is "more than happy to hand Ginobili greater responsibility." Duncan is a team player and a great role model for kids. You'll never hear him complain about his teammates or his pay.

A.J. Witkofsky, Burnt Hills, N.Y.

Instead of crying for an earlier-than-9:20 p.m. start to the NBA Finals games, I'm hoping the powers-that-be start the games even later. That way, those of us in the East can watch the end of the games when we get up for work. (Games starting at 9:20 p.m. on Sunday? Twice? No wonder ratings are in the tank.)

Randy D. Lidgard, Grand Rapids

Pulling Together

If I could just stop tearing up for a minute, I'd like to commend the three guys associated with the Strongest Dad in the World (Life of Reilly, June 20), the story of a father who has pushed, pedaled and towed his disabled son through 85 marathons and 212 triathlons. Dick Hoyt and his son, Rick, are achieving the near-impossible with grace and compassion. And Rick Reilly is taking the time to find stories that help us remember what's important in life.