New Album & The Beginning of Basketball Season

[WLVCA]

Wow....even Bill Plaschke of the LA Times is saying nice things about Steve Ballmer and the Clippers.

And Ballmer boldly states his objectives for the Clippers

Apparently Steve was irritated with the negative vibe Laker fans directed at the Clippers

Link to the article

Column: Clippers owner Steve Ballmer puts jeering Lakers fans on notice: He's coming for you

Clippers owner Stever Ballmer wants Los Angeles critics to know his team isn't going anywhere. He's building an elite arena and a roster capable of winning championships.

www.latimes.com

 

[Steve williams]

I thought that was a very good read. What really caught my attention was the fact that Ballmer has owned the Clippers for 7 years. Wow……tempus fugit. Not surprisingly was the comment that he’s the richest owner in the NBA.

The one thing for sure is that he will bring a championship home to LA at some point. It won’t be this year and I continue to wonder if it will be during the next 4 years ( really 3) of the KL era.

 

[jadis]

Not surprisingly, the agent with a $2.7b empire will be hard to defeat.

Rich Paul willing to play hardball on Ben Simmons trade demand?

Paul, who also manages Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Trae Young, has built a $2.7 billion empire and knows how to get what he wants. "I talked to Rich Paul," former NBA player Jay Williams told 'Bart & Hahn'. "He was the one that told me: 'We want ...

sports.yahoo.com

Ben Simmons, from the comments below the article, is turning into a super villain.

 

[WLVCA]

Not surprisingly, the agent with a $2.7b empire will be hard to defeat.

Rich Paul willing to play hardball on Ben Simmons trade demand?

Paul, who also manages Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Trae Young, has built a $2.7 billion empire and knows how to get what he wants. "I talked to Rich Paul," former NBA player Jay Williams told 'Bart & Hahn'. "He was the one that told me: 'We want ...

sports.yahoo.com

Ben Simmons, from the comments below the article, is turning into a super villain.

Pretty bold move for a guy who can't shoot and fades when the lights are brightest....meaning Ben Simmons, not Rich Paul.

 

[jadis]

I gather from the newsbits and talk shows that Ben can be fined, and suspended for not reporting to 'work', come next week for training camp. I agree with some analysts, the Sixers did him no wrong, it was Ben who under-achieved in the last playoffs. He signed a max contract, and has to honor it.

 

[Steve williams]

FWIW I like Simmons and he finds a happy home. but reality is he could sit out the entire season. Could there really be bad blood between him and Embiid. If so it reminds one of the dust up between KD and Draymond Green on the Warriors when KD demanded a trade

 

[Steve williams]

Excellent read here re the top 5 in the NBA this year. Lebron is finally starting to fade as he goes from number 1 to number 3

Definitely KD as number 1 and Giannis number 2 but good to see Doncic as number 4 with reliable Steph still drawing accolades

NBArank 2021: Ranking the best players for 2021-22, from 5 to 1​

NBArank 2021: Where the final five check in, including LeBron, Giannis and KD

Does LeBron's reign continue? Does Giannis add another accolade to his list? See where the final five superstars land in NBArank 2021.

www.espn.com

 

[Steve williams]

excellent read....

NBArank 2021: Debating LeBron James' spot and the biggest surprises of the 2021-22 countdown​

Debating LeBron's spot and the biggest surprises of NBArank 2021

Was King James' ranking unfair? Who didn't belong in the top 50? Which young stars will rise next? Our experts break down this year's countdown.

www.espn.com

 

[Steve williams]

will Stephen A be correct .............Ben Simmons is prepared to sit out the entire season as he states he will never play another game for the Sixers

Stephen A.'s top destinations for Ben Simmons​

Stephen A.'s top destinations for Ben Simmons - ESPN Video

Stephen A. Smith runs through the teams interested in Ben Simmons should he depart the 76ers.

www.espn.com

 

[jadis]

will Stephen A be correct .............Ben Simmons is prepared to sit out the entire season as he states he will never play another game for the Sixers

Stephen A.'s top destinations for Ben Simmons​

Stephen A.'s top destinations for Ben Simmons - ESPN Video

Stephen A. Smith runs through the teams interested in Ben Simmons should he depart the 76ers.

www.espn.com

Kendrick Perkins couldn't get in a word while Stephen A blabbers away.

 

[Steve williams]

Kendrick Perkins couldn't get in a word while Stephen A blabbers away.

That was probably a good thing

 

[jadis]

That was probably a good thing

I was about to say that myself.

 

[Steve williams]

I like Manu and enjoyed reading this today.......


SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Manu Ginobili is back with the San Antonio Spurs, with the club announcing his hiring Friday as a special adviser to basketball operations.

Ginobili spent the entirety of his 16-year NBA career with the Spurs, helping them win four championships. The Argentine was a two-time All-Star, a two-time All-NBA selection and averaged 13.3 points over 1,057 regular-season games from 2002 through 2018.

Ginobili — also a EuroLeague champion and Olympic gold medalist as a player — remains the Spurs’ all-time leader in 3-pointers (1,495) and steals (1,392). San Antonio won 72% of the games in which he played, the best percentage in NBA history for any player with at least 1,000 games.

The Spurs announced Ginobili’s hiring as part of a flurry of moves Friday, including announcing three promotions on the coaching staff: Willis Hall becoming a player development assistant, Sean Sheldon now head video coordinator and Josh Brannon now assistant video coordinator.

 

[jadis]

Sounds like a Kawhi-Spurs rift, part II. These words ring through - I'm done with you guys.....

76ers' Joel Embiid disappointed that Ben Simmons won't change mind about trade

Philadelphia 76ers players wanted to travel to Los Angeles this week to meet with Ben Simmons and spend time convincing their All-Star teammate to commit to the 2021-22 season with them, but they were told not to come and that Simmons did not want to meet, sources tell The Athletic.

theathletic.com

 

[Steve williams]

I'm surprised that the Miami Heat hasn't caused any comments from you guys here. Everyone is already taking a Nets-Bucks eastern conference final but with Butler aided now by Lowry do any of think the Heat have the ability to make a run at it as they did 2 years ago

I have always thought Lowry to be an excellent player who can change the result of a game really quick

I see this year as going to be something special....the aging and fading stars vs a new young group of speedy and effective gazelles whoo can run circles around these old guys . There are just too many great teams this year to make any bold predictions other than the Lakers who Kendrick Perkins feels can win 70 games . I think Kendrick got his numbers twisted as he probably felt that their average age was 70 and they will be in the wheel chair play in round

All kidding aside, I think the Heat could be better than expected this year. Lowry to me is truly a game changer.

 

[rblnr]

Sounds like a Kawhi-Spurs rift, part II. These words ring through - I'm done with you guys.....

76ers' Joel Embiid disappointed that Ben Simmons won't change mind about trade

Philadelphia 76ers players wanted to travel to Los Angeles this week to meet with Ben Simmons and spend time convincing their All-Star teammate to commit to the 2021-22 season with them, but they were told not to come and that Simmons did not want to meet, sources tell The Athletic.

theathletic.com

Except Kawhi can shoot

 

[jadis]

Except Kawhi can shoot

That's true. The trend continues, big name players threatening to bolt or sit our or demand trades. I won't be surprise someday if Jayson Tatum is one of them....

 

[jadis]

And Jaylen Brown already stuck his foot out, and got what he wanted.

Report: Jaylen Brown told Celtics it was important to hire Black head coach

The Celtics promoted Brad Stevens (who's white) from head coach to team president then hired Ime Udoka (who's Black) as head coach.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[christoph]

I'm surprised that the Miami Heat hasn't caused any comments from you guys here. Everyone is already taking a Nets-Bucks eastern conference final but with Butler aided now by Lowry do any of think the Heat have the ability to make a run at it as they did 2 years ago

I have always thought Lowry to be an excellent player who can change the result of a game really quick

I see this year as going to be something special....the aging and fading stars vs a new young group of speedy and effective gazelles whoo can run circles around these old guys . There are just too many great teams this year to make any bold predictions other than the Lakers who Kendrick Perkins feels can win 70 games . I think Kendrick got his numbers twisted as he probably felt that their average age was 70 and they will be in the wheel chair play in round

All kidding aside, I think the Heat could be better than expected this year. Lowry to me is truly a game changer.

I still think the Heat where lucky and at the right place at the right time, they IMHO can not repeat a final appearance, let alone win it all.

I always liked Lowry with the Raptors back when DeRozan was also there, but as soon as they entered the playoffs, Lowry lost his mojo and DeRozan alone was not able to carry the Raptors past round one or two

 

[jadis]

So Kyrie is not allowed to play in their home games?

It Seems Kyrie Irving's Anti-Vax Status Is Going to Be a Big Problem for the Nets

Irving was not present for Brooklyn's media day on Monday due to New York City’s health and safety protocols

www.insidehook.com