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LeBron James praises Victor Wembanyama: ‘He is more like an alien’

Wembanyama has earned quite a bit of praise from the collective basketball world, including LeBron James.

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This dude is going to be something.

 

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The Wembanyama Effect: How the buzz about Victor will influence NBA tanking

John Hollinger analyzes Wembanyama's absolutely incredible game, but explains why tanking is not a strategy NBA teams should take on.

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7 foot 2 with a step back three. Part of me thinks "short career." Chet is already out, Porzingis, etc.

There is a lot of risk despite his obvious skill set and potential.

I don't know how anyone with arms that long can do a bench press.

 

[Armyirish47]

The Wembanyama Effect: How the buzz about Victor will influence NBA tanking

John Hollinger analyzes Wembanyama's absolutely incredible game, but explains why tanking is not a strategy NBA teams should take on.

theathletic.com

7 foot 2 with a step back three. Part of me thinks "short career." Chet is already out, Porzingis, etc.

There is a lot of risk despite his obvious skill set and potential.

I don't know how anyone with arms that long can do a bench press.

All he needs to be able to lift is the Larry O'Brien Trophy.

Dude is a monster, and it's shame he won't force his way to the Lakers. Big sad.

 

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All he needs to be able to lift is the Larry O'Brien Trophy.

Dude is a monster, and it's shame he won't force his way to the Lakers. Big sad.

He has to get stronger.

In addition to taking care of his legs.

 

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How does Giannis Antetokounmpo continue to be great? By being ‘a little crazy’

The two-time MVP and 2021 NBA Finals MVP is preparing for his 10th season by focusing on "battles" and "challenges," both real and imagined.

theathletic.com

I am a Bulls fan and in general do not really support anything related to Wisconsin sports, but Giannis might be one of the most likeable athletes I can recall in my lifetime. I really hope he's the genuine article. Not to say that he doesn't have human flaws, but I've grown tired of so many of these guys ending up being total frauds when it comes to the content of their character.

This dude is just cut different and knows the true meaning of hardship. He doesn't take anything for granted.

 

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Steve Nash and the Nets part ways.

Kyrie Irving....still there.

 

[Sureal]

Steve Nash and the Nets part ways.

Kyrie Irving....still there.

Wild.
Steve Nash gets to sleep better though. Imagine coaching Kyrie

 

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Wild.
Steve Nash gets to sleep better though. Imagine coaching Kyrie

I'd rather not.

 

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How will Celtics respond to Ime Udoka reportedly joining rival Nets?

With suspended Celtics coach Ime Udoka reportedly set to become the Nets' new head coach, Chris Forsberg breaks down what the surprising development means for Boston and its always-intertwined rival.

sports.yahoo.com

Circus

 

[greyhammer90]

This Irving stuff is absolutely nuts. What's even wilder is how no current players or coaches are firmly calling out his bullshit as hate speech. I used to think people were talking out of their asses when there were rumblings about a lot of the players being part of the Black Hebrew Israelite movement. I'm beginning to think the NBA might actually have a antisemitic problem within its player base.

 

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This Irving stuff is absolutely nuts. What's even wilder is how no current players or coaches are firmly calling out his bullshit as hate speech. I used to think people were talking out of their asses when there were rumblings about a lot of the players being part of the Black Hebrew Israelite movement. I'm beginning to think the NBA might actually have a antisemitic problem within its player base.

Couldn't say "I'm Sorry", even if he didn't mean it. Fuck the guy in the ear with a stick. He's an idiot.

Yeah, the fact that everyone is going about their business and not saying anything is rather disappointing. Of all the North American sports leagues, you'd think the NBA would be the one where guys would speak up about this particular situation. Nothing.

Two weeks into the season: Udoka in Boston, Kyrie Irving, Josh Primo, Miles Bridges. That's a lot of drama.

Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks are 7-0.

 

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Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan is the NBA's most interesting rookie - Andscape

MINNEAPOLIS — This 19-year-old truly enjoys going to museums all over the globe. This fashion aficionado wore a lilac Indochino suit with a Van Gogh-inspired lining on NBA draft night. The self-described “citizen of the world” asked legendary San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich to dinner, and...

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Couldn't say "I'm Sorry", even if he didn't mean it. Fuck the guy in the ear with a stick. He's an idiot.

Yeah, the fact that everyone is going about their business and not saying anything is rather disappointing. Of all the North American sports leagues, you'd think the NBA would be the one where guys would speak up about this particular situation. Nothing.

Two weeks into the season: Udoka in Boston, Kyrie Irving, Josh Primo, Miles Bridges. That's a lot of drama.

Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks are 7-0.

What’s even more disturbing is if you look on Twitter it’s at least 50/50 maybe 60/40 of people supporting his stupid ass.

 

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What’s even more disturbing is if you look on Twitter it’s at least 50/50 maybe 60/40 of people supporting his stupid ass.

Just wait until next week.

 

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Just wait until next week.

That’s fine.

But $8.

 

[zelezo vlk]

None of the players on the ND roster are supporting him, right?

 

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That’s fine.

But $8.

It was going to be $20.

The Nets are truly reaping what they've sown. I think it makes perfect sense to bring Udoka in there now. The circus show would be just about complete.

Somewhere, Kenny Atkinson has to be having some feels. If Jacque Vaughn is ever going to get a shot at being an NBA head coach again, he's probably thinking he's not going to stick around in Brooklyn for it I'd hope. He always seemed like a smart guy.

 

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NBA: Brooklyn Nets beat New York Knicks 112-85 in Jacque Vaughn's first game as head coach

Kevin Durant stars as the Brooklyn Nets beat the New York Knicks 112-85 in Jacque Vaughn's first game as permanent head coach.

www.bbc.com

Now that Vaughn has been passed over one too many times, they've handed him the shovel so he can clean up the shit. He's accepted.

At that point this point both sides probably had no choice.

 

[greyhammer90]

None of the players on the ND roster are supporting him, right?

No. Only college player I've heard saying anything supportive of this bullshit is Donovan Edwards.

 

[Irish#1]

That's why no one ever really wants Irving. He's been a douche forever. Wouldn't be surprised if he and Kayne are besties.

 

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FIBA World Ranking Men: Spain claims No. 1 spot over USA

FIBA: 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Spain seize the #1 spot for the first time in FIBA Men’s World Ranking history!  See the full rankings here, presented by @Nike

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Game On.

 

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MVP

 

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"Somebody needs to give him a two piece." LOL

At some point, the League should probably do something, right? It's constant with this guy going back to his college years.

 

[yankeehater]

MVP

Luka makes it look so easy. Dude doesn't even look like he is trying.

 

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Luka makes it look so easy. Dude doesn't even look like he is trying.

He's fun to watch and Jokic isn't far behind. Jokic went for 40/7/6 last night.

 

[ab2cmiller]

Jared Jeffries must've burned through his NBA money. Awfully excited to win a $22,000 car that he could never fit in. LOL

 

[ulukinatme]

Has Price is Right fallen off that they need to resort to celebrities or former celebrities to drum up viewers? I hope the car got donated or sold and the proceeds donated.

 

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NBA Player Salaries & Contracts | HoopsHype

See updated salary data for every NBA player, including contract terms and cap hits.

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Hasn't played in the league for 10 years but made $40M.

The former IU Hoosier. I thought he looked familiar.

 

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[GrangerIrish24]

A part of me was hoping Kareem would run on the court to block the shot