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Complex

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Anthony Edwards

It was reported, he didn’t walk into the locker room fully dressed on camera to let everyone know when he knew the entire time.

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They never should compare him to Jordan again :smh:
 

thundercat

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David Stern was no better either. I didn't like a lot of shit Stern did back then when he was living making dumb ass changes in the NBA.

I don’t agree with every move Stern made, but he did usher in a golden age for the NBA when it comes to marketing, viewership, global appeal, and profit. He was a visionary. A few years prior to him taking over, the NBA Finals were only available on tape delay. He turned that league into a billion dollar operation.

Adam Silver has been living off of that for 11 years and now all he can come up with are gimmicks. The in-season tournament, the all star format, etc….its all bullshit. Hell, David Stern would’ve adjusted the rules, so teams wouldn’t be out there shooting 50 threes a game. He wouldn’t go for that bs or the fact that viewership is waning.
 

Complex

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If you didn't like the format, blame the players.

No the game wasn't exciting and no it wasn't fun, but it's the players fault.

The actual game play was more inspired than a normal game, but it only last 15 minutes and we get a new team
 

thundercat

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It was reported, he didn’t walk into the locker room fully dressed on camera to let everyone know when he knew the entire time.

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It’s all the same to me. He knew he was having groin issues. “My groin has been messed up for a minute”. Those are his words. He could’ve said that 2 days ago and someone else could’ve taken both of their spots. I usually don’t gaf, but there are a lot of players that didn’t make the team that were really deserving this year.
 

REDLINE

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It’s all the same to me. He knew he was having groin issues. “My groin has been messed up for a minute”. Those are his words. He could’ve said that 2 days ago and someone else could’ve taken both of their spots. I usually don’t gaf, but there are a lot of players that didn’t make the team that were really deserving this year.
You’re right.
 

Complex

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It’s all the same to me. He knew he was having groin issues. “My groin has been messed up for a minute”. Those are his words. He could’ve said that 2 days ago and someone else could’ve taken both of their spots. I usually don’t gaf, but there are a lot of players that didn’t make the team that were really deserving this year.


Powell and Sabonis would have appreciated it a lot more....especially Powell who's never made one. Selfish shit.
 

Amajorfucup

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I can't watch tv for two hours without seeing Shaq and Chuck in a commercial...you think it will be like that for Draymond? That's your answer.
No it isnt. Dont really make any sense either. Dem being willing whores for any endorsement that comes their way doesnt negate the damage they do the overall product by spreading the toxic narrative.
Chuck and Shaq balance out their complaining by being affable and likeable....Draymond takes himself too seriously. They can laugh at themselves, so people don't even take them serious.
I agree with this except that they balance out their hate filled bullshit. Absolutely not. Their entire commentary is based in bashing the product and bragging about not watching games or knowing players. Its long past time for these idiots to go. No other league platforms old ass haters to shit on the money maker like the NBA. Adam Silver is a got dam fool.
 

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As someone who coaches high school basketball, Randy Livingston knows better than most that some conversations can be difficult to have with young people.

That's why he wants to help. As a former addict, the ex-NBA star is trying to teach coaches, parents and guardians how to approach conversations around gambling.

Livingston and his wife Anita have now partnered with FanDuel to develop a responsible gambling resource hub.


It is designed to equip adults with the tools and resources to talk to young people about the risks involved, how to recognize warning signs and where to go for support.

Livingston, one of Louisiana's greatest-ever high school basketball players, suffered major knee injuries during his NBA career. They turned him from a prospect with sky-high expectations to a utility man for 11 seasons.

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Helico-pterFunk

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Simply Sickenin'

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That shit was garbage. The 3 point contest has become the premier event of the ASW over the last several years, and they managed to make this one as bad as the dunk contest. We’re about two dud events back to back. Smh
Seth & Klay are finally in different teams and the commissioner didn't make them compete against each other :smh:.

Stern would've frozen an envelope, paid off the teamsters, and kidnapped a baby to make them compete.
 
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