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This muthafucka Marcus Morris said YN on TV
Get that ignorant muthafucka off tv!
You can't give every former NBA player a chance and he the reason why.
Every young Black man isn't a YN, maybe he'll learn that while he's at home fired
OK.... Get this lame nigga off TV for good!!
That was about as ignorant as it gets!!!!!
He's terrible on TV anyway.
Right. It was obvious Zion's bitch ass didn't want to be there, so why drag the shit out? Trade him while teams still think he can be saved. Now you're going to get peanuts, because everyone knows he's just a fat injury prone dude that will never live up to his potential.
Now a bunch of Comic Book Guy lookin’ ass fans gonna shit on every Hield accomplishment because of one bad miss.
That’s what fans do. The shitty ones, that is.
Include about five unprotected 1st round picks and i'd do it if im NO. A combination of Steph and Welvin would be good vets to help get his ass headed in the right direction. Then they can flip Jimmy for young pieces and picks after that.Who says no?
If by "about five" you mean two at absolute most & you mean "unprotected" in the "It's BGOL, I'm just joking about raw" sense-- transaction approved.
Jimmy has arguably been more impactful in his weeks with the Warriors than Zion has been in all his years with the Pelicans!
And Jimmy is 36 with at BEST 1 year of all star level play left. Zion wont reach his prime until another 2seasons.. 5 picks or GTFO!!! Ill take 4 if you get on yo knees and beg.. you lil bitch you.
I didn't even know what YN was til my homie told me,last week.
He's too old to say some stupid shit like that on TV...
If ever... Not like it is impossible he has peaked yet.
I gave ChatGPT the quote and asked "What could TV analyst Marcus Morris have meant by YN?"
In this context, it appears that Marcus Morris was using slang—in this case, a shortened, informal version of “youngins”—to refer to the young, emerging talent on the team. By saying “The YNs, they're really coming to play,” he was likely complimenting the Memphis Grizzlies’ younger players, suggesting that these up-and-coming talents are making a significant impact on the court.
Breaking Down the Term
- Informal Slang:
The term “youngins” is often used in casual conversation to denote younger players, implying energy, potential, and a fresh dynamic. By abbreviating it to “YN,” Marcus Morris adds a bit of personality and flair to his commentary. - Contextual Usage in Sports:
Analysts and commentators often use such shorthand to quickly express enthusiasm for teams that are seeing growth through the contributions of their younger players. In Morris’s quote, this reflects his positive outlook on the team's future, emphasizing that the young talent is not only noticeable but also a critical part of the team's success. - Implication for the Grizzlies:
His remark underscores that the Memphis Grizzlies are not just relying on experienced veterans but are also energized by the performance and progress of their younger roster members. This kind of encouragement is typical in sports commentary when a team shows signs of building a lasting legacy by combining both seasoned players and promising newcomers.
Can you devise any alternative explanations?
There are a few alternative explanations—beyond the common interpretation of “YN” as shorthand for “youngins”—that could be considered based on context and stylistic tendencies in sports commentary:
1. "Young and Noteworthy"
- Concept: In this view, “YN” might be understood as an abbreviation emphasizing that the younger players are not only young but also rapidly establishing themselves as important contributors to the team.
- Implication: It would underline that these players are both youthful and making significant, noticeable impacts on the game, a dual quality that makes them “noteworthy.”
2. "Young, Natural Talents"
- Concept: Another possibility is that “YN” could be interpreted as a nod to players whose talent seems to come naturally with minimal refinement compared to veteran skills.
- Implication:
This reading celebrates the inherent athleticism and ability of the young players, suggesting that their raw skills are starting to pay dividends in high-level competition.
Summary
Among these alternatives, the “youngins” interpretation remains the most widely accepted in basketball vernacular, which celebrates the influx of young talent. However, viewing “YN” as an inventive abbreviation for qualities like “young and noteworthy” or “young, natural talents” may also capture the commentator’s intent to both commend the players’ youth and emphasize their emerging impact on the game. Without additional context from the conversation, each interpretation is a viable angle to understand Marcus Morris’s playful language.I agree 100% but Jokic is having an incredible personal season.
Most MVP's go to the best player on the best team which is ok for the most part but sometimes a player, Westbrook's first triple double season. Harden's, 36ppg season & Kobe when he averaged 35 a game with Smush Parker & Kwame Brown and got robbed.
SGA, best player on the best team so under normal seasons he should easily win MVP but Jokic had one of those seasons.
Now where the white part comes in is the media with, "He doesn't have enough help". 3-4 time MVP. If you that fuckin' good and voters say you are by all the personalawards, go get another chip to validate them.
Forcing AI to answer dumb ass questions like that is what led to Skynet.
When future generations go back and look at the footage, they gonna ask why yall overrated the fuck outta these niggas.
"ChatGPT, please explain this geezer's Skynet reference."
I'm surprised one of them white techy niggas haven't made him a robotic arm yet.
Chiney had that, "This, ON ain't never coming on ESPN again", face.
Stephen A. had the, "our old negro ancestors are disappointed in us", face.
Stephen A unfortunately doesn't have negro ancestors. His family immigrated from the Virgin Islands. He's not Black American.
