NBA 2019-2020 Season: Kawhi Saved Us

LiquidDeath said:

Yes. More than half of it. Talking about how brave the athletes are for wearing pre-approved slogans on their backs. It is asinine.

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I haven't been watching, obviously, and assumed it was mostly just pre-game or half-time bullshit and commercials the same way that chatter has always been bullshit. But the propaganda and messaging being that large a part of the commentary? WTF! Didn't know it was that bad. Though they'd at least try not to alter the actual product and viewing experience quite that much.

Might actually start watching now. Same way I only started watching award shows when they started getting very stupidly and ironically political and how True Detective got more entertaining the worse season two got. Sucks for people still thinking they can just enjoy the game and separate the politics, though.

Almost makes me feel bad I've been such a dick about it, because I just thought it was just random dumb things worth teasing about, not a full court press of propaganda and brainwashing.

I haven't watched any NBA but that commentary hasn't been in baseball. At least in the Reds games.

We are in a cold war with China. The NBA is in bed with the CCP while they lecture you about oppression and racism. China is the most oppressive and racist country on this planet of Earth.

Being in bed with China is tantamount to being in bed with Nazi Germany. I strongly urge people to stop watching the NBA until they cut ties with the CCP. Stop buying anything made by Nike while you’re at it.

It’s virtually impossible to go cold turkey when it comes to buying any products from China, but every American should try to limit it as best they can until alternatives become available. Do not use Zoom or any other CCP software.

Fuck the CCP, fuck Xi Jinping, and fuck anyone that supports them.

All sports need to keep politics out of the game. Every day is about BLM and Covid shit. People need an escape. Seeing the same shit in sports is going to cost them viewers.

The shitty part is these leagues get such an absurd amount of money from TV contracts and advertising that even if we as individuals don't give them a dime they can keep on trucking no problem.

China money is so good for the NBA they don't need to care about American fans, or America.

I think merch sales do still matter, though. If the shoe and clothing brands start taking a big enough hit from sports being anti-American BLM propaganda maybe there will be pushback. Probably won't happen, though, people love their stuff and are soft and brainwashed.

If China tensions became a hot war who would all these BLM supporters and hyper liberal corporations and up supporting? What about NBA fans? On the one hand, you have the patriotic struggle. On the other hand China will keep feeding the market their slave-made goods and still pay salaries of your favorite black NBA stars. I

But what am I even saying, it's just sports, right.

Need a legit plague to wipe China's population by about half to knock them down a few pegs

It’s tough to imagine ever being able to take this sport seriously again.

Even if you watch the 5 minute YouTube highlights you will get insights to how player Xs message is this - like dudes are only scoring during this highlight reel and announcers are still talking social justice while motherfuckers are reverse dunking

bring back Marv Albert and his leather boys, YUSSS

I just hope the message on his jersey can finally bring equality for African Americans in Slovenia. Or do a lot of BLM speak Slovenian? I dunno, it's confusing having very rich foreign athletes in America kneeling during our anthem. Seems disrespectful, doesn't it, because what relevance does it all have to them? And if they're just doing it to fit in, then sorta proves BLM is just a fad and marketing ploy at this point, no? Most people sell out to get rich, but these dumb fucks don't realize they have enough money to not have to sell out anymore. But yeah, great basketballing, though it all feels a bit exibitiony.

Luka is already a prospect for perhaps top 20 of the best players of all time. Look at his rookie numbers, and now this season, its fucking insane. And he is only going to get BETTER.

He can hit the gym and get shredded, he already has a ton of stregnth for his size. I watched him bowl through Brook Lopez at least 3 times in the paint for a score or an and 1. If he slimmed down and got ripped, he would have better endurance and probably be even stronger. Imagine Luka skill set and vision etc but with a body like Jason Richardson? Imagine if he was able to hit another gear and gain some explosiveness? I dont think he will ever play above the rim, but he doesnt need to.

If he adds a consistent 3 point shot to his game, he will be unstoppable. Who cares if he isnt an all star defender, his stat lines are fucking absurd.

Well, praise from Jozu is basically the kiss of death so Luka should probably consider early retirement.

Is it not a fair assessment though? As much hype as Zion was getting, Im sure every single NBA GM would choose Doncic out of all players 21 nd younger to start a franchise with.

Jozu said:

Im sure every single NBA GM would choose Doncic out of all players 21 nd younger to start a franchise with.

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That's wildly different than Top 20 all time.

I know its a stretch so early in his career, Im just saying his numbers, if maintained for just, another 7 or 8 years would put him close to that threshold. He has been unbelievable, one of the best starts to a young career in NBA history. I could easily see him getting to All-NBA status every year, the triple doubles, court vision, leading statistically the most explosive offensive team ever, creates a good shot virtually EVER single time he touches the ball.

And like I said, he is so young, he is going to get better. That means he is going to put up better numbers, get better at the line, shooting the 3, etc. He could improve on his slash line, which is almost unthinkable. I am a major Doncic nut hugger but I dont see why he cant be an all time great.