{~}Official 2023/2024 NBA Thread - 2024 Summer League, USA Hoops
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Sandwiched between “prime stupidity” and “you’re a moron,” the word you were looking for is presumptive. I was wondering which rookie was so teeming with temerity to earn the designation of “the presumptuous rookie of the year.”
"The Presumptuous Rookie of the Year"
In the heart of the basketball world, a new sensation emerged on the NBA scene – a rookie whose talent was undeniable but whose arrogance knew no bounds. Meet Jake "Flash" Thompson, a young shooting guard with a scoring prowess that turned heads from the very beginning.
Jake had dominated the college basketball scene, earning the title of "The Phenom" as he led his team to victory in the NCAA tournament. His entrance into the NBA was highly anticipated, but so too was his reputation for being presumptuous. His self-proclaimed nickname, "Flash," echoed his flashy playing style and brash personality.
From the moment Jake stepped onto the court for his debut game, he lived up to the hype. His crossovers left defenders in his wake, and his three-pointers seemed to defy the laws of physics. The basketball world couldn't help but marvel at his talent, but many also cringed at his unabashed confidence.
As the season progressed, Jake's performances continued to dazzle, earning him a spot in the Rookie of the Year conversation. His scoring averages were among the league's best, and he had become a social media sensation. However, his arrogance grated on both opponents and teammates alike.
During press conferences, Jake would boast about his skills and predict his team's inevitable championship victory. Teammates found themselves frustrated by his unwillingness to acknowledge their collective effort. Even the coach, a seasoned veteran, struggled to rein in Jake's presumptuous attitude.
Despite the talent, the team's chemistry began to suffer. Jake's disregard for his teammates' contributions created a rift that threatened to undermine the very success he so confidently predicted.
One fateful day, during a crucial playoff game, the team found themselves trailing in the fourth quarter. Jake, however, remained unfazed, confidently waving off his teammates' suggestions and attempting to take over the game himself. The opposing team, recognizing Jake's overconfidence, focused their defensive efforts on shutting him down.
In the final minutes, with victory slipping away, Jake had an epiphany. He realized that basketball was a team sport, and no individual, no matter how talented, could win it alone. Swallowing his pride, he began to pass the ball, acknowledging his teammates' strengths.
In a stunning turnaround, the team fought back and secured the win, advancing in the playoffs. Jake, humbled by the experience, faced the media with a newfound humility.
"I may be the presumptuous rookie of the year," Jake admitted, "but I've learned that success in the NBA is about more than just individual talent. It's about teamwork, respect, and recognizing that every player on the court has a role to play."
As the playoffs unfolded, Jake continued to shine, not just as a scorer but as a team player. The presumptuous rookie of the year had learned a valuable lesson about the true nature of success in the world of professional basketball.
There you go naming a top ten player again. Greats would be greats in any era. And you're kinda making my point with Austin Reaves.. Hes a 15ppg role player who gets the benefit of the spotlight from playing with Lebron James (remember Caruso?). Austin Reaves would be a all-star in the 90s.
I dont really disagree here.. but this sounds more like hate than an actual critique of their skillset and gameplay overall. And thats what alot of the criticism today is based in. Hate. Im cool with shitting on all these cats and this "resting" bullshit. But to act like these niggas aint just better than the 80s and 90s players is nonsense.
If this is the case where are all the white American NBA star players today? Hornacek wouldnt make an NBA roster today and Stockton would be a backup PG at best.
Whiteboys in America fell off. However, in a few years I predict an onslaught of 3 point cacs coming. Like the white broad Catlin in college.
Predictive text. I dont proofread this shit.
Well done. Sadly, no one will read it.
“After school work”
I’ve *been* making this point about inflated stats:
Wow!!! A Jordan guy (that Jumpman supplies with free kicks) still prefers Jordan over LeBron and doesn't give a nuanced basketball reason why. Gee, never seen that before!!
LeBron is old as Methuselah, but you only posts takes off the old guard that's older than he is that doesn't even try to hide their sneaker bias and romanticization of the past. Bomani cut his teeth on ESPN, what else would we expect him to say?
“After school work”
I’ve *been* making this point about inflated stats:
And this is where Bomani is full of shit. Saying no one pretended MJ was better than he was during his wizards stint is wholeheartedly bullshit. I was there. Media in general coddled MJ and largely looked past his poor play while highlighting the occasion chase down block, or turn around jumper. The commissioner even waged a public campaign to get the guy into the all star game. And when that didnt work they waged a shame campaign against fellow UNC alum Vince Carter to gift MJ a roster slot.
Reducing Lebrons season to being simply "pretty good", when he is clearly a top ten player and lead vote getter in the all star ballots is clown shit. An assessment of "pretty good" for a guy who was more often than not the best player in the postseason just 8 months ago, while leading his team to the conference finals against the eventual champs is more clown shit. I see why this guy keeps getting run off of TV and is now reduced to running a "pretty good" podcast.
The context suggests you thought it was real…
People believing anything they read on the internet
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." -Winston Churchill It is worse than ever in the social media age... you dumb motherfuckers believe anything you read on the internet https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/bonus-hole-health-professionals/...www.bgol.us
I get why you say that but nah. Have at it tho…I mean I’m the one that posted the tweet.
I also love how dickeaters who spent years saying only the Finals matter now use LeBron's regular season team record to imply we shouldn't marvel at a 39 year old averaging 25 a game. Keep in mind LeBron has played in 10 Finals, won 4 chips, and has the most playoff wins of all time. They had a worse record last year and made the West Conference Finals. The narrative should be its a given they will make the playoffs. Instead he acts like its "empty stats" to downplay what he's doing.
"It was encouraged by the league that it was a good idea. By the powers that be. It was probably a good idea that MJ starts in his last All-Star Game. I ain't no fool, you know what I'm saying? I ain't no fool. First of all, we all look up to MJ and he's a hero. Bruh, that's a memory that nobody else can talk about. That can't be duplicated. Bruh, I got a story—I can tell this story forever. Nobody else can say that."
“After school work”
I’ve *been* making this point about inflated stats:
Bomani was my guy for years, but I had to unsubscribe from his new media productions. His anti Deion, anti LeBron just don't agree with me. I understand his context and his choice to always seek an alternative upper analysis of every topic, but this dude has become a Ringer reporter, ala Bill Simmons. He is basically, intelligently sneak dissing Black excellence for some reason.
No way Kenny can be comfortable standing
You know I am the certified official Bomani apologist here.
But I can't argue against your points.
He had a little bit of I don't know mental emotional dump on Twitter of all places this week. Then deleted the tweets.
Took a shot at Dan and Pablo which was unnecessary and unfair and unwise.
He better than that.
He been slipping but I understand it's stressful time. But his new show is on a good platform decent numbers it's already seems solid production wise.
The anti Deion stuff I kinda understood but he backtracked especially when Spencer defended Deion so well. Bo at least will admit when he wrong.
He been slick dissing LeBron for a minute. Which is getting tired because he been forcing it and been proven wrong. 2 things Bo doesn't do well.
I'm on the team for life but this is the first time in YEARS and I mean since page 3, that I haven't made his show mandatory.
Anti Deion
People who can't handle anyone saying anything against their idols.
Bo is pro HBCU's which is the exact fuckin opposite of the shit you said.
And make no mistake. Vince was (rightfully) pissed in real time and reluctant to give away the slot. But let Bomani tell it, nobody was pretending MJ was better than he was then.
Lebron James Stats 2023 | StatMuse
LeBron James averaged 28.9 points, 8.3 rebounds and 6.8 assists in 55 games in 2022-23. He was selected to play in his nineteenth All-Star games.
I feel similarly about Bomani. Was a huge supporter. But what you've stated combined with his vaccine and covid takes have tuned me down on the guy.
Wow.. not sanctimonious "facts over feelings" Bomani with a tweet and delete?
Would love to see those.
And make no mistake. Vince was (rightfully) pissed in real time and reluctant to give away the slot. But let Bomani tell it, nobody was pretending MJ was better than he was then.
And Bo is wrong
But MJ was still impressive as f**k at that time
No doubt about it.
Wow.. not sanctimonious "facts over feelings" Bomani with a tweet and delete?
Would love to see those.
That's my man. He was right to delete it and wrong to tweet that out in the first place.
It wasn't the worst but twitter not the place for that.
Correction... Bo don't do well discussing THAT kind of personal stuff on Twitter.
Wait you were on that anti vaxx?
The Pistons smacking the Thunder. Good
a day after the Wizards beat them...odd
Shouldn't your old ass be for the vaccine?
I was on people have the right to take or not take this shit. And anti anyone publicly advertising for big pharma.
Im pretty healthy bro. I dont think anyone in sound health should have taken that shit. Especially once we understood it didnt prevent infection or spread. But thats not the point, my issue was with those pretending to be experts and spending so much time being hyper critical of those who did or didnt take it. Safe to say they've been proven wrong in retrospect.
I posted some Bomani tweets on Friday and didn’t know he deleted them.Wow.. not sanctimonious "facts over feelings" Bomani with a tweet and delete?
Would love to see those.
Someone said High Noon was great, he said it was good not great (very ironic considering the shot you took at him in response to his LeBron tweets) and elaborated that it was limited by the chemistry of the hosts and there was a reason he hadn’t had Pablo on the podcast he has had up since 2018. Those are the ones I posted.
Edit: I originally said 2013, meant 2018.
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