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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.
They should redo it now. Only massholes want to see the Celtics in the finals for the next 5 years. This is the perfect time to reseed when like 13 of the top 15 players in the league are in the West. A top 16 tourney would preemptively give new life to the playoffs. Maybe Philly makes a Kawhi deal and they give the Celtics good fights, but aside from that not much to look forward to in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Celtics play perimeter defense, they'd be better against the warriors than the Cavs were.No. Not see the Celtics. See the Celtics get their asses handed to them the next 5 years.
Hot take. He lied about being in pain. He found a doctor that believed his claim he was in pain. The doctor got suckered. Well guys he's in pain! You can't make him play. He lied so he didn't have to play and leverage his pre-agency into a trade to get out. He knew playing his ass off for Pop to win 55 games and get bounced in the second round in San Antonio was going to do nothing for this brand. So he and his advisors concocted this plan which by the way is working out PERFECTLY. Does that make your last point and the comparison to Thomas and Manu wrong? Nope. I am actually saying there is merit to what you are saying. But I do not believe for a second he has been truthful about his "injury" and this does leave a bad taste in my mouth.
I would like to see this go nuclear, because I think this is Pandora's box. Any professional athlete in any team sport now can start thinking about exaggerating an injury to preserve the body in order to leverage an impending expiration of a contract to force a trade to a place he/she wants.
Let's say you're Le'veon Bell. You are in a one year franchise contract. You have no long term security. Maybe...you feel dizzy. Man you can't focus. You can't stand to be in a lighted room. Team doctor says you don't have a concussion. But you insist you have head problems. Team clears you week after week but NOPE you say I am not feeling "right". Then it gets leaked you really would like to play for the Niners. You sure love that Cali weather and the weed. Then after playing in just 4 games you look around and see an aging Big Ben. A crappy defense. Long, cold winters in Pittsburgh. And fuck that loud mouth AB taking all ypur attention. You says either give me a long term contract or don't tag me again cause I just...might...still...feel...bad...again. While you sit there and collect another premium year of the franchise tag, keep wear and tear off your body (and we know RBs fall off the cliff at 30), and play chicken with management.
Is that so crazy to think? I say no. Cause it is happening in San Antonio.
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.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.
Just drop 4 teams and the NBA would be a much better league.
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.
Well fuck you too.The Cavs should be near top of the list for contraction.
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.
Any sport suffers when you have the same 3-4 teams