New Album & The Beginning of Basketball Season

[Steve Williams]

LBJ gets heavily criticized for switching team at the end of his contract, and here people are wishing Lillard good luck for demanding a trade in the middle of his contract. shouldn’t he be criticized as well ?

IMHO, nobody should get criticized for controlling his future. If you want to be a champion and you feel your current team is not doing what it is supposed to do to get there, it is your right to seek employment somewhere else. same way teams trade you when you don’t fit their future plans (Smart dying his hair green and loyal to Boston, and got traded).. NBA is big business, both for team and players.

even kids who want to be a doctor leave McDonalds (usual first employer)

Hi Dim

IMO there is just no comparison between Dame who has given his entire career to the Blazers and never once complained whereas LBJ has become a journeyman chasing his legacy and rings. Apples and oranges comparison yet I do agree that a player should be allowed to request a trade. Whether the team honors the request is a different story. Case in point was Jerry Buss telling Kobe to do you know what when he demanded a trade. Personally I can't wait for LBJ to demand the trade to whatever team drafts Bronnie. The Lakers have IMO put together a very decent team for next year that should allow for load management for LBJ and AD. Plus the Lakers have proved they can win without him Finally the signing of Reaves and Hachimura brings smiles to my face

 

[jadis]

A team has needs. Or any team for that matter. That is why they hire GMs, it's their job to satisfy the needs of their teams. If not, they will be the one to get fired.

Trail Blazers reportedly want four first-round picks, two quality players for Lillard

It's going to take a third team (at least) to get Lillard to Miami and a package like that to Portland.

us.yahoo.com

 

[jerrybj]

Not sure the validity of the him as a Jordan Poole replacement, but the story of Lester Quinones does look interesting.

 

[jadis]

After the play in format, now comes the 'in season' tournament. I really wonder what this thing is for, or what it proves. A 'champion of the in season' ? Another trophy? Wow, this really smacks of the WWE wherein there is a World Heavyweight champion and an Intercontinental champion. I just remember these things from the 80s.

NBA announces in-season tournament with 'Final Four' to be played in Las Vegas

The NBA will stage its first in-season tournament during 2023-24, culminating with a 'Final Four' in Las Vegas in December.

www.bbc.com

 

[Steve Williams]

Sadly Adam Silver is no David Stern. Silver has become a woke zealot who has done some pretty dumb ass things

 

[Steve Williams]

With all due respect, your use of the term "woke" is just silly and (sorry) lazy when we are talking about a for-profit business. Silver makes no decision that doesn't reflect their desire to improve the bottom line. The owners in the league, who he serves, who are his employers, have no ulterior motive other than making money and winning championships. He's pro profit. Nothing else.

People just don't seem to like the free market when it moves in directions that don't suit their aesthetics.

I respectfully disagree. Silver is not anywhere in the same league as David Stern. And yes Silver is woke. Easy to prove.

 

[Steve Williams]

I respectfully disagree. Silver is not anywhere in the same league as David Stern. And yes Silver is woke. Easy to prove.

Here's a perfect example.....

Devine: Adam Silver’s political stances mean nothing after he grovels to China

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is so woke, he once outlawed the word “owner” for being racially insensitive. He canceled an NBA All-Star Game in Charlotte, North Carolina, to protest that state’s ant…

nypost.com

 

[Steve Williams]

Im not watching too much of anything. It is you I believe is naive

 

[Steve Williams]

Summer league is televised here today and I watched the Lakers beat Charlotte. I have to admit that these young kids looked really good and played good defense. Some of these kids are very tall and very thin. Good talent and Pelinka was smiling as he watched from the stands. Lakers finally seem to have a starting team with some great prospects that will come off the bench. Plus these kids were very fast on their feet

Lakers 2-0 in Summer League.

 

[Steve Williams]

it was good to read that Pop will be with the Spurs for another 5 years

Gregg Popovich signs 5-year extension with Spurs​

The future Naismith Hall of Fame inductee will continue his career with the San Antonio Spurs as coach and president.

Gregg Popovich signs 5-year extension with Spurs | NBA.com

The future Naismith Hall of Fame inductee will continue his career with the San Antonio Spurs as coach and president.

www.nba.com

 

[jadis]

Wenby's second game. Awesome impressive!

 

[Steve Williams]

I happened to watch the Spurs Blazers summer league game.yesterday. The end to the game was special watching Victor Wembanyama drop 27 points. This kid is so tall .He is going to be a phenom in the league. He also seems to be a good kid with a wonderful personality

 

[Steve Williams]

Watching the summer league games yesterday it seems the league just keeps getting faster as these new draftees are like gazelles.

 

[jadis]

I happened to watch the Spurs Blazers summer league game.yesterday. The end to the game was special watching Victor Wembanyama drop 27 points. This kid is so tall .He is going to be a phenom in the league. He also seems to be a good kid with a wonderful personality

Always wanting these kids know succeed. Maybe the next face of the NBA.

 

[Steve Williams]

I must admit that I was impressed with the Lakers young new draft picks. These kids are very tall and very fast and had no problem getting to the basket. Their layups however left much to be desired but they won the game and are 2-0 in the Summer league

 

[Steve Williams]

Always wanting these kids know succeed. Maybe the next face of the NBA.

I enjoyed reading about his encounter with Brittany Spears who saw him and wanted to take a photo with him. She tried to grab him and his security guard quickly flicked her hand off such that she ended up slapping herself. She tried to file assault charges if you can believe it but the incident was dropped by the police. His first shot at fame........

 

[Steve Williams]

Always wanting these kids know succeed. Maybe the next face of the NBA.

some old faces of the league....

New teammates Steph Curry, Chris Paul enjoy some NBA summer league - ESPN Video

Steph Curry and Chris Paul sit courtside to watch the Pelicans take on the Warriors.

www.espn.com

 

[jadis]

some old faces of the league....

New teammates Steph Curry, Chris Paul enjoy some NBA summer league - ESPN Video

Steph Curry and Chris Paul sit courtside to watch the Pelicans take on the Warriors.

www.espn.com

And there were Kyrie, Cuban and Jason Kidd seated together too. Kidd will have a tough time meshing Kyrie with Luka.

 

[Steve Williams]

The NBA in-season tournament explainer​

The NBA in-season tournament explainer - ESPN Video

Richard Jefferson gives an in depth explanation of the NBA in-season tournament.

www.espn.com

 

[Steve Williams]

I thought this was a smart (excuse the pun) analysis

How Marcus Smart Fits In With The Grizzlies
Did Memphis send a 'quiet message' to Ja Morant when it got Marcus Smart -- a leader who'll keep everyone accountable?

How Marcus Smart fits in with the Grizzlies | NBA.com

How Marcus Smart fits in with the Grizzlies

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