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Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 3:30pm On Aug 26, 2020 |
birdman:I don't think it will be that easy. Momentum is on their side right now. In fact you should be very afraid |
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 3:35pm On Aug 26, 2020 |
Roland17:Even if they boycott the season these people won't stop shooting. In fact if I'm Giannis I'm looking at George Hill sideways for that statement he made. Playing or not playing does not change anything Unless there is some form of civil disobedience and coordinated protests, not this one we just witnessed but organized and not performative bs. This thing will never change. The gap of what constitutes as a threat is too wide and too much power has been given to these officers to interpret as they deem fit. This is what will happen in China and the Middle East and Holier than thou Americans go begin chook mouth |
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 3:39pm On Aug 26, 2020 |
Jamal Murray. This is what you want to see from big money players. That 360 layup at the end of the 3rd!!!! The boy is a fuckin savage. He singlehandedly extended the Nuggets season. I hope he can repeat Game 6. We want a Game 7!! 1 Like |
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 3:41pm On Aug 26, 2020 |
birdman:I told you Lillard or no Lillard that series was not getting to 6 games. Nurkic and Whiteside are not half decent defenders that can remotely slow down AD. And that Blazers team was sorely lacking in depth. |
Re: The NBA Begins by benji93: 6:13pm On Aug 26, 2020 |
I hope PG is sure he has finally turned a corner. I hope he's sure this performance is not 1 good in a about half a dozen samples. He's definitely following someone's lead here. ![]() ![]() 1 Like |
Re: The NBA Begins by DeeMain(m): 8:20pm On Aug 26, 2020 |
benji93: While I am not holding forth for him, humans are not robots. What affects A may not affect B. The effect of the pandemic on individuals will be different because our perceptions are different and we experience things differently. |
Re: The NBA Begins by benji93: 8:44pm On Aug 26, 2020 |
This is a competitive sport man. I don't want to undermine the fact that we are different, but then all the players can come out and complain about this and that being the reason they faltered or failed to win. perhaps the NBA should have been scrapped as we are different. It's clear why there's a lot of talk about this year's championship having asterisk. If one guy wins, well the others must have been badly affected by the pandemic. Or if another guy loses his performance must have been seriously impaired by the pandemic. Way to go. Besides my point is, i would expect him to keep quiet finish this series or the play offs, then talk about it. I would want him to be sure about the reason he's playing badly. Perhaps it's just his way in the playoffs. DeeMain: 1 Like |
Re: The NBA Begins by Afr0mentalist: 8:52pm On Aug 26, 2020 |
Guys what about the Marcus Morris foul on Luka. Intentional or not? Imma say intentional! |
Re: The NBA Begins by Afr0mentalist: 8:54pm On Aug 26, 2020 |
steady986:I hope this is not the case! There is no way Lebron deserves MVP more than Giannis. I mean what the F. ! I could understand if Giannis comes second as DPOY to maybe AD or even Gobert, but MVP is not even close. In fact, the fact that Giannis is in both conversation is enough reason to make him MVP! 1 Like |
Re: The NBA Begins by DeeMain(m): 9:03pm On Aug 26, 2020 |
benji93: The way I see it is that the pandemic created a certain kind of environment and danger that certain kinds of people/athletes will thrive in while certain others will wilt. The pandemic with all its consequences can be seen as a revealer of vulnerabilities and of levels of resilience and of adaptation and of flexibility. For example, some players can perform better without the fans, while some will need to draw their motivation and energy from the fans. Some people can thrive in war times but are nobody's in peace time. The war is an opportunity for those who have been built for war time to shine, for those who can adapt to thrive and for those who can't to cower and to lose. |
Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 9:19pm On Aug 26, 2020 |
Roland17: I no talk am? The Bucks are refusing to come out of the dressing room for game 5 because they want to boycott the rest of the postseason. Top NBA officials/ exeecutives are now scampering and now inside their dressing room trying to save the situation and have them play. 1 Like |
Re: The NBA Begins by Danielnino00(m): 9:36pm On Aug 26, 2020 |
It's possible that more teams will join the protest by boycotting games.. The whole season may be cancelled self... 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: The NBA Begins by Afr0mentalist: 9:56pm On Aug 26, 2020 |
Danielnino00:LeBron just posted some thing that seems to indicate they will boycott too. |
Re: The NBA Begins by mattfeuter(m): 10:01pm On Aug 26, 2020 |
Danielnino00: I agree. This is way bigger than basketball. |
Re: The NBA Begins by Danielnino00(m): 10:07pm On Aug 26, 2020 |
Rockets and thunders to boycott their game too.. Shit is getting real!! 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 10:37pm On Aug 26, 2020 |
The Celtics and Raptors are already discussing a boycott of tomorrow's game. Adam Silva is scrambling to save the postseason! https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29746660/raptors-celtics-players-jointly-discussing-boycott-other-measures-following-jacob-blake-shooting |
Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 10:39pm On Aug 26, 2020 |
Danielnino00: All Wednesday games have been postposed. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29747523/three-game-5s-set-wednesday-postponed-bucks-decision-boycott |
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 11:12pm On Aug 26, 2020 |
DeeMain:What will they say about health workers that are in the line of fire every day. A lot of these athletes are just entitled and that's the truth. It's easy to take certain stands because your livelihood does not require you to show up at work every day The world has turned upside down for so many people. Yet some still have it better than others |
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 11:22pm On Aug 26, 2020 |
Roland17:Well you called it. I do hope they have more planned than just simply not playing. Actionable plans, sponsoring lawsuits and more importantly getting more white owners to be passionate about reforms. Make them see these people getting shot as potential fans that put money in your pocket one way or another. 1 Like |
Re: The NBA Begins by Danielnino00(m): 11:30pm On Aug 26, 2020 |
Roland17: And it looks like the WNBA are planning to boycott their games too.. And some MLB teams too.. |
Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 11:31pm On Aug 26, 2020 |
This is why I literally shut my ears whenever these sport folks wade into these issues. He was virtually against players not playing two months ago. Is he now supporting the players' boycott because he doesn't want to be seen as the only black man who is against it at this heated moment, or is he in support because he truly believes that the boycott can do some good?
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Re: The NBA Begins by SIRcumalot: 1:18am On Aug 27, 2020 |
A40:Are these guys (the players) going to lose any money whatsoever? I doubt it,even the guys that didn't get into the bubble still got their money. That next CBA contract negotiations go be like world war 3. |
Re: The NBA Begins by Khanben: 2:44am On Aug 27, 2020 |
SIRcumalot: The problem for the nba in CBA negotiations unlike the nfl is that the big stars in the nba will all have alternatives. I remember during the last lock out that some of the marquee players had tentative lucrative deals with european teams, in case the season did not hold. Last last IMHO basketball is so global now that i think most of the big players can hold owners to ransom because they can easily get alternative employers and also because the NBA is a star driven league 1 Like |
Re: The NBA Begins by Khanben: 2:47am On Aug 27, 2020 |
I really like how Sir Charles speaks in these times, he has balls and common sense. https://www.thedailybeast.com/charles-barkley-reacts-to-nba-suspending-playoffs-to-protest-jacob-blake-shooting 1 Like |
Re: The NBA Begins by SIRcumalot: 3:03am On Aug 27, 2020 |
Khanben:the NBA is the NBA because the best wants to be there and it pays well too. i don't follow nfl stuff but i know they have leagues in canada and europe they even have a rival league in america that just close down. the europe thing is a bluff because the best in the world wants to play in the NBA. giannis and luka are the best player in europe at the moment and they play in the NBA. stars will come and stars will go bro. and not all of them are out and out millionaires the middling guys in the league have a huge say too |
Re: The NBA Begins by SIRcumalot: 3:23am On Aug 27, 2020 |
Khanben: chuck spoke well it occurred to me has he went on that aside from too much guns in america maybe,just maybe the saying ''strength in diversity'' isn't always true. the quote has been used so many times now that we just assume it is applicable in every situation. |
Re: The NBA Begins by mattfeuter(m): 5:11am On Aug 27, 2020 |
SIRcumalot: Wrong. The XFL was never a rival to the NFL. |
Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 6:35am On Aug 27, 2020 |
steady986: Bro calm down. Look at it this way: if they never played, there would be no leverage for players to skip games. The fact that they returned to work gives the opportunity to choose the terms of work. This is a marathon battle. Emotions are not enough, they fade. After you cry, dry your eye and execute strategy. If u say your strategy is to not play at all, cool. What are your next steps? For me, just staying home is useless. The fact that the players are active has amplified their voice. You cant block out lebrons comments on national tv right sfter a game. Just my thots... Just to add im not against ending the season. Its up to the players on this one. But it is going to be painful either way 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 6:41am On Aug 27, 2020 |
Afr0mentalist: Looked intentional to me |
Re: The NBA Begins by etidy: 7:54am On Aug 27, 2020 |
All I see is more time for porzingis. Doncic and Lillard to heal and make the first round even sweeter. ![]() ![]() 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The NBA Begins by DeeMain(m): 9:20am On Aug 27, 2020 |
A40: I get your analogy but remember that what we were dealing with(still are to an extent) since February was an existential fear. Will I live or die? What will happen to my loved ones? There is no logic to such fears. It's primal, it's primitive, it's animalistic. The effect on individuals and their loved ones will be different and the effect on their thinking and actions and behaviours and performance and preparedness as athletes will be different. I also mentioned that the effect of the absence of fans on players will be different depending on their makeup. Some people thrive in uncertainties and fear, some just shut down and some are overwhelmed by the curves the pandemic threw them. So I believe these factors have played out to varying degrees in this bubble. It's not the only factor at play in this bubble but it is an important factor worth considering and noting. |
Re: The NBA Begins by mattfeuter(m): 11:12am On Aug 27, 2020 |
Khanben: It’s all “eye service” or better still, “speaking when convenient”. This is the same Charles that said Players shouldn’t be vilified if they choose to not kneel for the anthem during the NBA restart, I wonder where that energy was when kap took the knee 4 years ago. . . |
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