PatrickStar
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Maybe that can move the needle; a total lack of interest in the fanbase that knows the inevitable is assured leading to fan apathy and low ratings. 4.8% chance of that happening.
2018-2019 NBA Thread
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Ambiturner
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4 years makes sense. This is going to be his last big contract. His body's due to start declining at any time now, he most likely wont be able to build another super team in a couple years so might as well get 4 years max and end your career in one of the biggest markets
Brahma
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No. Not see the Celtics. See the Celtics get their asses handed to them the next 5 years.
Sterling
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Celtics play perimeter defense, they'd be better against the warriors than the Cavs were.
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yamikazo
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Maybe. That's certainly on interpretation.
What if Kawhi is forced to play but jogs and hands the ball to the other team, not even attempting to be a professional? All of a sudden he becomes DNP - Coach's Decision.
Guaranteed contracts give leverage to players. You can force him to get onto the court but you can't force the guy to be competitive or give an honest effort on the court.
Carson Palmer famously told the Bengals to fuck themselves; he said you can trade me or I can retire. Kawhi has even more leverage than that (because his on an expiring guaranteed contract and has the injury excuse/lawsuit threat built in).
Even if your "hot take" is 100% true how do you fix it? You can't. Guaranteed contracts are guaranteed, for better or worse.
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Well the one saving grace for me as a Cavs fan is now I can just laugh instead of being enraged at the Boogie signing. Looks like a good time to begin The Process for a few years. Hopefully they can find the next Dion Waiters in one of the upcoming drafts to provide some entertainment.
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pass a rule that says 1 max contract per roster. Convince superstars to take massive pay cuts to play together or make depth and chemistry matter.
Or lower the salary cap, raise the tax for breaking it, and make faggots like K.D. Pay his own tax.
Wanna win the next five years with no close competition, Kevin ? Well, you'll earn negative eight million per season.
Or lower the salary cap, raise the tax for breaking it, and make faggots like K.D. Pay his own tax.
Wanna win the next five years with no close competition, Kevin ? Well, you'll earn negative eight million per season.
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Chanur
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You butt hurt faggots act like the Thunder was not competitive the years leading up to his transfer. They had bad luck after bad luck and Westbrook is a ball hogging fag that thinks he is better than he is. Carry on hating though.
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Merrith
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Hard not to like the Warriors when they send retards into a frothing rage
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Pigbenis
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Well fuck you too.
Cleveland is a big time sports city with a very loyal fanbase. Unfortunately we've had our fair share of controversy and shit head owners.
Drakurii
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I'm sure they do have a loyal fan base the question is do they add to the popularity of the sport. The answer is no, now that LeBron is gone that franchise is a dumpster fire and no one outside of Cleveland gives a crap about them. It's the same with the Kings and Hornets.
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a c i d.f l y
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Any sport suffers when you have the same 3-4 teams dominating every year. Yeah, it's fun when that happens to be your team. But I'm a fan of fair competition. I much prefer to watch gut wrenching games where teams win/lose by 1-2 points, even if it's two teams I don't give a fuck about. I'd watch that game over my favorite team demolishing.
This whole concept of a super team bugs the fuck out of me. I also hate the concept of constant trading, but it is double edged - it can build up teams, or help to dilute them. Too much of the former is happening for teams that are already strong and leaving lesser teams in the dust. Kinna feel like this also applies to the NFL. Its the fantasy football generation where folks follow players, not teams. For better or worse.
This whole concept of a super team bugs the fuck out of me. I also hate the concept of constant trading, but it is double edged - it can build up teams, or help to dilute them. Too much of the former is happening for teams that are already strong and leaving lesser teams in the dust. Kinna feel like this also applies to the NFL. Its the fantasy football generation where folks follow players, not teams. For better or worse.
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Drakurii
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Not really, the last 4 Warriors vs. Cavaliers has been great for the league...go check the ratings. The NBA has never been more popular and it's never looking back so keep supporting your local shit stain franchise. No one gives a fuck or needs to see the Kings 82 games a year. The NBA is just like the NCAA the year doesn't start till the playoffs so all the fuckers who want to ding me you can suck my dick faggots.;
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