flranger Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 On 7/20/2019 at 11:57 AM, modogg said: who in the world would have thought that Tacko Fall gets much more love than Bol Bol at this point. Anyone who knew that one would play in summer league and the other wouldn't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good Posting Judge Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 Nate Silver never played basketball!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Ball Larry Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Looks like the Wizards are really trying to modernize (and monetize) their operations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Ball Larry Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Article on the Athletic about how the Clippers landed Kawhi and George is pretty interesting. Though what really stopped me in my tracks was that a member of LA's core group was "executive director of research and identity Lee Jenkins". Apparently that title and job means something like: Quote In a narrow sense, he probably will meet with draft prospects to better understand them, Frank said. The Clippers also envision Jenkins helping the organization in larger, and more undefined, ways. “Usually the quality of the answers you receive is the direct correlation of the quality of the questions you ask,” Frank said. “Lee asks great questions and part of asking great questions is being a great listener. “He also has this relentless curiosity about him, what makes people tick, what makes teams tick, why do teams win, why do they lose, organizational behaviors. You really can put Lee in any situation and he’s going to impact the environment.” A handful of writers have traded bylines for behind-the-scenes roles with NBA teams before. Jenkins credited Ballmer for what he called a willingness to think differently and create a job that is “pretty outside the box.” “I think they are serious about getting to know players,” Jenkins said. “They are exploring that. That’s kind of what I do. That’s what I try to do with my stories. I think they felt like their interest and my passion kind of aligned in that way.” https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-lee-jenkins-20180918-story.html 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayrod Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 1 minute ago, Long Ball Larry said: Article on the Athletic about how the Clippers landed Kawhi and George is pretty interesting. Though what really stopped me in my tracks was that a member of LA's core group was "executive director of research and identity Lee Jenkins". Apparently that title and job means something like: https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-lee-jenkins-20180918-story.html That's a pretty big jump from his early days of WoW fame. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Commish Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, Long Ball Larry said: Article on the Athletic about how the Clippers landed Kawhi and George is pretty interesting. Though what really stopped me in my tracks was that a member of LA's core group was "executive director of research and identity Lee Jenkins". Apparently that title and job means something like: https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-lee-jenkins-20180918-story.html why couldn't i invent a bs job like that? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecatch Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 15 minutes ago, Long Ball Larry said: Article on the Athletic about how the Clippers landed Kawhi and George is pretty interesting. Though what really stopped me in my tracks was that a member of LA's core group was "executive director of research and identity Lee Jenkins". Apparently that title and job means something like: https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-lee-jenkins-20180918-story.html Bringing him onboard also goes a long way toward making sure his buddies in the media always have nice things to say about their front office. It was a savvy move. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capella Posted July 23, 2019 Author Share Posted July 23, 2019 Hopefully the Clippers create a position called Executive Director of Shticky Thread Titles 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kraft... Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Guess being invited to "Team USA" isn't the honor it used to be, lots of players declining. Trickling down to bench players Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insein Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 22 minutes ago, Kraft... said: Guess being invited to "Team USA" isn't the honor it used to be, lots of players declining. Trickling down to bench players It's not the Olympics so guys are focused on their jobs and not an amateur tournament that doesn't matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wikkidpissah Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Long Ball Larry said: Article on the Athletic about how the Clippers landed Kawhi and George is pretty interesting. Though what really stopped me in my tracks was that a member of LA's core group was "executive director of research and identity Lee Jenkins". Apparently that title and job means something like: https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-lee-jenkins-20180918-story.html Dont know if this is a pig-in-a-poke or not, but it doesn't have to be. The stoopitest thing about humanity is how hungry it is for innovation in the technoverse but how starved it is of innovation in attitude, performance & cooperation of the individuals who run the technology. In our personal and professional behavior, people still think that improvising is the best way to go. As i put it in another thread: Quote Like many FFAppers dream, you break the huddle of fellows who've come to count on you, go up to the line, look at the defense, call out the appropriate adjustments, bark the snap count as 50,000 screaming fans and millions of TV viewers watch in anticipation, take the ball, step up to beat the rush and throw a perfect spiral down the field for the winning touchdown. No, wait. You haven't practiced a lick of this and, if you don't fumble the snap and fall flat on your face as a result while competitors shake their head or laugh, you get your spine snapped in three places by people who've actually trained for this moment. If we were to innovate at 1/100th behaviorally (writing playbooks for living, rehearsing reactive flowcharts) that we do technologically, we wouldnt be worrying about system crashes, drone economies, income inequality, etc. Solving, or at least resolving, people themselves should be an important part of how we work together, but our egos insist that life isn't life unless we make it up as we go along. Stoopiter than stoopit! I applaud any attempt to administer identity & cooperation - we wouldnt have the wildass identity politics we do today if we did. Good work is all about being noticed, appreciated, valued, properly employed and we pay no attention to it at all. ETA: translation - we've worked on every aspect of productivity........except the producers Edited July 23, 2019 by wikkidpissah 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capella Posted July 23, 2019 Author Share Posted July 23, 2019 22 minutes ago, Insein said: It's not the Olympics so guys are focused on their jobs and not an amateur tournament that doesn't matter. They have to qualify for the Olympics through this though. Surely they will, but still.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trader jake Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 13 minutes ago, wikkidpissah said: Good work is all about being noticed, appreciated, valued, properly employed and we pay no attention to it at all. Most value innovation much, much more than maintenance. Not saying innovators shouldn't be highly valued, but in general few really make a difference (resulting in technological leaps, outperforming a market, or greatly increasing efficiency over the long-term) while people that maintain businesses/platforms/etc tend to be greatly underappreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Ball Larry Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Chaos Commish said: why couldn't i invent a bs job like that? i was going to make you my executive vice president of disruptive ingenuity, but with this attitude, your resume is going right in the trash. Edited July 23, 2019 by Long Ball Larry 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Ball Larry Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Capella said: Hopefully the Clippers create a position called Executive Director of Shticky Thread Titles Create the position of Executive Director of Shticky Job Titles for them, apply and then go in and act like you work there. 50% chance you will stick as long as you pretend that Kawhi doesn't exist. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wikkidpissah Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Capella said: Hopefully the Clippers create a position called Executive Director of Shticky Thread Titles *Hail to the Chief* 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insein Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 43 minutes ago, Capella said: They have to qualify for the Olympics through this though. Surely they will, but still.. Backup scrubs can qualify. When it comes time for the main event, are they going to say LeBron and company can't play because they didn't go to the World Cup? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good Posting Judge Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Magic (allegedly) sinking the Lakers' Kawhi hopes with his blabby mouth is the best sports story of the century. 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flranger Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 5 hours ago, Kraft... said: Guess being invited to "Team USA" isn't the honor it used to be, lots of players declining. Trickling down to bench players Saw on BR suggestion that they invite Carmelo Anthony.......would be awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Ball Larry Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Now you're all in big big trouble. Simmons' shot plus re-signing Korkmaz = Sixers Championship 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good Posting Judge Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 https://twitter.com/OldSocialPosts/status/1154137886775791617?s=19 Gotta shoot your shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Ball Larry Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 1 minute ago, Good Posting Judge said: https://twitter.com/OldSocialPosts/status/1154137886775791617?s=19 Gotta shoot your shot. on alexis texas, you mean? otherwise, those old tweets don't seem like that big of a deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good Posting Judge Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 1 minute ago, Long Ball Larry said: on alexis texas, you mean? otherwise, those old tweets don't seem like that big of a deal. Oh yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Ball Larry Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Pau Gasol signs a 1 year deal for 2.56 with Portland. Ok.... More importanly, JaKarr Sampson signs a 1 year deal with Indiana. Look out for them Pacers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Ball Larry Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 (edited) On 7/6/2019 at 6:19 PM, Capella said: True but he was a drag at FSU. and now Christ is signed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Sixers for god knows what reason. Could be first player from Chad ever to plan an in an NBA game though, which is nice... Edited July 24, 2019 by Long Ball Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trader jake Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 TNT is getting rid of the ridiculously bad "Players Only" broadcasts. 👏 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good Posting Judge Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 RJ Hampton signs a shoe deal with "Li Ning." Getting paid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modogg Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 On 7/24/2019 at 5:26 PM, Long Ball Larry said: Now you're all in big big trouble. Simmons' shot plus re-signing Korkmaz = Sixers Championship Trey Burke about to make it rain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deamon Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 16 hours ago, modogg said: Trey Burke about to make it rain Was hoping we got him after stupid Korver went to Milwaukee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubd8 Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 On 7/21/2019 at 3:57 PM, Juxtatarot said: Bulls minutes are weird too like having LaVine getting the majority of his minutes at PG. But I’m ignoring that because they’re giving a 52% chance at making the playoffs. I think they do have a realistic chance of making the playoffs, but they are bunched in a with several teams and will likely be fighting for a 7 or 8 seed IF everything does right. 1) Health (the core has barely played together over the past 2 seasons). 2) Assuming health, is there 1-2 all-stars (Zach and Lauri) in the mix? 3) Can WCJ and Santoransky be NBA caliber starting players? WCJ got good reviews from most season so think most are optimistic for him. Santoransky is an interesting player and sort of an under the radar signing. Can play multiple positions and that should help the Bulls as well if he can prove to a be worthy of starting minutes. 4) Depth - Probably should be higher on this list given the 1st point, but signing T.Young should help up-front. Overall, I think they do have talent, but not sure (probably doubtful) there is any top line talent so even if they improve, the question of landing a star player will likely be the major question that remains next off-season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy Jenkins Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 17 hours ago, Deamon said: Was hoping we got him after stupid Korver went to Milwaukee. Means they dont see Shake as an option at PG. So: PG: Simmons, Neto, Burke SG: Richardson, Zhaire, Shake, Korkmoz(sp) SF: Harris, Thybulle, Ennis PF: Horford, Scott, Bolden C : Embiid, O’brien Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Ball Larry Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, Leeroy Jenkins said: Means they dont see Shake as an option at PG. So: PG: Simmons, Neto, Burke SG: Richardson, Zhaire, Shake, Korkmoz(sp) SF: Harris, Thybulle, Ennis PF: Horford, Scott, Bolden C : Embiid, O’brien O’brien Aka o’quinn... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy Jenkins Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 24 minutes ago, Long Ball Larry said: O’brien Aka o’quinn... Same thing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insein Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 33 minutes ago, Long Ball Larry said: O’brien Aka o’quinn... OKeefe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good Posting Judge Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Yeah dude, this happens to literally every NBA player eventually: https://deadspin.com/in-huge-bummer-jeremy-lin-says-hes-hit-rock-bottom-i-1836770647 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good Posting Judge Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 This guy can make $5mm playing in Europe next year and he's literally crying. FOH. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wikkidpissah Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 17 hours ago, Insein said: OKeefe O'Kafor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insein Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 2 hours ago, wikkidpissah said: O'Kafor Guard the door Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good Posting Judge Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 LOL at news outlets like CNN picking this up. Sad rich kid feels entitled to job he can't earn on his merits, news at 11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moe. Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Seems like you are the one being a baby about it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moe. Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Beleaguered internet poster gets triggered by a totally benign quote and then makes three posts whining about it, news at 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good Posting Judge Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 44 minutes ago, Moe. said: Beleaguered internet poster gets triggered by a totally benign quote and then makes three posts whining about it, news at 11 Triggered, #######. I know that's a bad thing to be because Joe Rogan's Netflix special is also called Triggered. I guess the real question now is, am I a beta cuck? Should I not tell people my pronouns? Back to the drawing board. Thanks @Moe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moe. Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 (edited) I know what very little of what any of that means - triggered was a bad word for me to use I think Edited July 28, 2019 by Moe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frostillicus Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 18 hours ago, Good Posting Judge said: Triggered, #######. I know that's a bad thing to be because Joe Rogan's Netflix special is also called Triggered. I guess the real question now is, am I a beta cuck? Should I not tell people my pronouns? Back to the drawing board. Thanks @Moe. You seem racist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good Posting Judge Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 This account aggregates weird things from AAU games. Hope this is an acceptable thing to share, @Moe. https://twitter.com/aau_bingo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moe. Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 It’s under review, I’ll get back to you later 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecatch Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Looks like that whole teaching Simmons how to shoot thing is going well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Octopus Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Quote Adrian WojnarowskiVerified account @wojespn 6m6 minutes ago Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum has agreed to a three-year, $100 million contract extension --- extending his current deal to five years and $157 million, his agent, Sam Goldfeder of Excel Sports, tells ESPN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capella Posted July 30, 2019 Author Share Posted July 30, 2019 26 minutes ago, thecatch said: Looks like that whole teaching Simmons how to shoot thing is going well. The video is on the following tweet. I have never seen anything like that before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juxtatarot Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 11 minutes ago, Capella said: The video is on the following tweet. I have never seen anything like that before. All I see is pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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