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Post by sfvega on Feb 17, 2021 10:24:39 GMT -5
Oh bullshit, Wade. When Shaq leaves Orlando, when Melo leaves Denver, when LeBron leaves Cleveland, when Durant leaves OKC, when LeBron leaves Miami, when AD leaves New Orleans, when Harden leaves Houston, when LeBron leaves a third time, it's just business. But when the team pushes you out the door, you're expecting it to be a family and equal parts.
Mf, whether it is Wade leaving Miami unceremoniously or Harden pushing his way out of Houston unceremoniously, it's allllllll about whoever has leverage using it to do what they believe is in their best interest. Sometimes players are unprofessional. Sometimes teams are. Sometimes teams are cool, sometimes players bend over backwards for franchises. There's variance in every league. There are franchises that are perpetually viewed as classy, and total shitshows. Look at Houston Texans rn. Look at the Arizona Coyotes rn. Yes, ideally every player would be treated with the same level of respect and communication. But that's kinda the reason why we've had tire fires like Phoenix and Sacramento and New York for a while. Because lacking ownership doesn't run a tight ship. You're expecting widespread competence from some places that have proven themselves incompetent time and again. This comes off as mad naive.
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Feb 17, 2021 11:04:20 GMT -5
Oh bullshit, Wade. When Shaq leaves Orlando, when Melo leaves Denver, when LeBron leaves Cleveland, when Durant leaves OKC, when LeBron leaves Miami, when AD leaves New Orleans, when Harden leaves Houston, when LeBron leaves a third time, it's just business. But when the team pushes you out the door, you're expecting it to be a family and equal parts. Mf, whether it is Wade leaving Miami unceremoniously or Harden pushing his way out of Houston unceremoniously, it's allllllll about whoever has leverage using it to do what they believe is in their best interest. Sometimes players are unprofessional. Sometimes teams are. Sometimes teams are cool, sometimes players bend over backwards for franchises. There's variance in every league. There are franchises that are perpetually viewed as classy, and total shitshows. Look at Houston Texans rn. Look at the Arizona Coyotes rn. Yes, ideally every player would be treated with the same level of respect and communication. But that's kinda the reason why we've had tire fires like Phoenix and Sacramento and New York for a while. Because lacking ownership doesn't run a tight ship. You're expecting widespread competence from some places that have proven themselves incompetent time and again. This comes off as mad naive. Hell, look at it from the other side when you're not a star player and have your name involved in trade talks all the time Did LeBron and Lakers give a f*** about Ingram, Ball, Hart and Kuzma. It was business because he wanted a championship but Ingram has said, it did hurt a bit because players basically couldn't even open Twitter because all they see is their name (Ingram not talking about himself in that regard) 9/10 star players force themselves out of their original situation. Shaq left Orlando because he was jealous Penny was getting more shine than him. You LBJ and Bosh manipulated the league to pull strings to make it happen in Miami. You can't cry foul when you gamed the system Talk about Portland showing major love to Dame Lillard. They spend money for a franchise if this was MLB or NFL would cry broke but they always give Dame a cash to win even tho they arguably shouldn't have been spending as hard. Miami does right by their players and only came to a divorce with Wade/Riley because he sacrificed to get Bosh and LBJ and wanted to get paid. Right or wrong, they were going to pay you but not the max money you were seeking and they were right to do so
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Post by sfvega on Feb 17, 2021 11:09:28 GMT -5
Oh bullshit, Wade. When Shaq leaves Orlando, when Melo leaves Denver, when LeBron leaves Cleveland, when Durant leaves OKC, when LeBron leaves Miami, when AD leaves New Orleans, when Harden leaves Houston, when LeBron leaves a third time, it's just business. But when the team pushes you out the door, you're expecting it to be a family and equal parts. Mf, whether it is Wade leaving Miami unceremoniously or Harden pushing his way out of Houston unceremoniously, it's allllllll about whoever has leverage using it to do what they believe is in their best interest. Sometimes players are unprofessional. Sometimes teams are. Sometimes teams are cool, sometimes players bend over backwards for franchises. There's variance in every league. There are franchises that are perpetually viewed as classy, and total shitshows. Look at Houston Texans rn. Look at the Arizona Coyotes rn. Yes, ideally every player would be treated with the same level of respect and communication. But that's kinda the reason why we've had tire fires like Phoenix and Sacramento and New York for a while. Because lacking ownership doesn't run a tight ship. You're expecting widespread competence from some places that have proven themselves incompetent time and again. This comes off as mad naive. Hell, look at it from the other side when you're not a star player and have your name involved in trade talks all the time Did LeBron and Lakers give a f*** about Ingram, Ball, Hart and Kuzma. It was business because he wanted a championship but Ingram has said, it did hurt a bit because players basically couldn't even open Twitter because all they see is their name (Ingram not talking about himself in that regard) 9/10 star players force themselves out of their original situation. Shaq left Orlando because he was jealous Penny was getting more shine than him. You LBJ and Bosh manipulated the league to pull strings to make it happen in Miami. You can't cry foul when you gamed the system Talk about Portland showing major love to Dame Lillard. They spend money for a franchise if this was MLB or NFL would cry broke but they always give Dame a cash to win even tho they arguably shouldn't have been spending as hard. Miami does right by their players and only came to a divorce with Wade/Riley because he sacrificed to get Bosh and LBJ and wanted to get paid. Right or wrong, they were going to pay you but not the max money you were seeking and they were right to do so Yeah, lol great point. Pretty sure Cleveland and Toronto are waiting for Wade, LeBron, and Bosh to be "professional" and "communicate" their tampering beforehand out of "respect".
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Post by sfvega on Feb 17, 2021 11:13:05 GMT -5
I'm sure Wade and Dame would be eager to dunk on Carlos Boozer on how he got out of Cleveland by lying to them about re-signing long term and bolting for Utah. Do they need more examples?
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Feb 17, 2021 11:31:02 GMT -5
I'm sure Wade and Dame would be eager to dunk on Carlos Boozer on how he got out of Cleveland by lying to them about re-signing long term and bolting for Utah. Do they need more examples? DeAndre Jordan committing to Dallas only for Clippers to lock him in his house and not have him answer Cuban phone calls and re-sign to LAC without telling Dallas
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Feb 17, 2021 15:12:20 GMT -5
As expected, no teams are going to be interested in trading for that Blake Griffin contract. He can't dunk or block anymore, so they just waiting for a buyout. The usual names are interested in him if he gets a buyout tho their is some interesting names
Celtics, Trail Blazers, Nets, Warriors, Lakers, Bucks, Kings and Spurs
Kings def surprise me but it isn't a bad fit. Portland could use him. Spurs might be his best fit since Pop can get the most out of him. Lakers would be his worst fit
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Feb 17, 2021 15:31:51 GMT -5
D'Angelo Russell is out 4-6 weeks after having surgery on his left knee Wolves season is cooked if it wasn't already To go back to this Since D'Lo got traded last Feb to the Wolves, him and KAT have only played 5 games together
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Post by tenshi on Feb 17, 2021 18:31:27 GMT -5
As expected, no teams are going to be interested in trading for that Blake Griffin contract. He can't dunk or block anymore, so they just waiting for a buyout. The usual names are interested in him if he gets a buyout tho their is some interesting names Celtics, Trail Blazers, Nets, Warriors, Lakers, Bucks, Kings and Spurs Kings def surprise me but it isn't a bad fit. Portland could use him. Spurs might be his best fit since Pop can get the most out of him. Lakers would be his worst fit If people are upset over LaMarcus Aldridge being a bad fit with the younglings and not being as good as he usted to, imagine how they'll react to Blake Griffin joining the Spurs.
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Feb 18, 2021 8:41:27 GMT -5
NBA players are super pissed that the refs keep falling for that Tray Young foul play and putting him on the line
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Post by sfvega on Feb 18, 2021 11:01:16 GMT -5
I saw those alternates GS was wearing last night, and it really makes me miss those J-Rich era Warriors jerseys. I much prefer them to their more modern look (which shit, it feels like the NBA has alternates every other game), but I'm pretty sure I'm in the minority.
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Feb 18, 2021 11:13:47 GMT -5
I saw those alternates GS was wearing last night, and it really makes me miss those J-Rich era Warriors jerseys. I much prefer them to their more modern look (which shit, it feels like the NBA has alternates every other game), but I'm pretty sure I'm in the minority. It is a nice mix of new school jersey designs and old school Tho I miss logos on jerseys cause the jerseys now are way too plain outside of a few instances
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Post by burdette25159 on Feb 18, 2021 17:31:31 GMT -5
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Feb 18, 2021 19:36:48 GMT -5
LeBron, Steph, Luka, Kawhi and Jokic are the starters for the Western Conference
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Post by RadcapRadsley on Feb 18, 2021 21:33:30 GMT -5
100% Dame should be starting over Luka,but aside from having 5 of the top 6 in the west as starters is still good. And the east don't think Kyrie should be starting but there isn't really anyone playing good enough in the east to where Kyrie getting a spot instead of them feels like a snub,but if ATL or CHI had just not blow so many games Young or Levine probably would be starting over Kyie.
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Feb 19, 2021 10:57:46 GMT -5
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Post by sfvega on Feb 19, 2021 11:30:53 GMT -5
I believe that the entire reason they brought Bobby Portis in was to deal with people coming at Giannis for some stupid reason. This may be above his pay grade, but man I'd love to see it as someone who dislikes/slightly fears both of those people.
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Feb 19, 2021 11:52:18 GMT -5
I believe that the entire reason they brought Bobby Portis in was to deal with people coming at Giannis for some stupid reason. This may be above his pay grade, but man I'd love to see it as someone who dislikes/slightly fears both of those people. Bobby Portis has those crazy eyes but Milwaukee probably telling people to ignore Perkins Perk stay talking but no one every pays attention to him
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Feb 19, 2021 12:48:49 GMT -5
Oh yeah, Bucks have lost 5 straight games
They weren't going to be as dominant as they were last year, but still 16-13 at this point in the season isn't great. Since like the 2nd half of last season up until now, they have been an average basketball team
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Post by häšhtå.gdālėÿ on Feb 19, 2021 13:29:05 GMT -5
Remember when it looked like the Kings turned a corner?
Lol, not so fast! De’Aaron reverted back from “Looking like a superstar” to just “good”, Harrison Barnes reverted back to Mr Invisible, and they suck again.
I’m on Team Tear the Whole Thing Down. Proper rebuild instead of trying to scrap by for the 8th seed. They have 2 legit building blocks in Fox and Haliburton. They have a giant question mark of ... some potential in Bagley. Everyone else can go. Try to sell Buddy to a team that needs a shooter. Give Barnes to Boston for their giant exception. Tank hard and tank correctly, and don’t blow your high pick this time.
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Feb 20, 2021 7:07:48 GMT -5
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