Sports: Joakim Noah says he was 'too lit to play in New York City
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his past summer, Joakim Noah and the New York Knicks were going through a bit of an ugly breakup. Noah didn’t want to re-join the team after last year’s season, and the Knicks weren’t able to do anything with him. After weeks, and months of frustration, Noah would eventually start sending subliminal messages to the Knicks via social media. He wanted out of New York City, and the process was taking a little while.
Finally, Noah would eventually be released, and recently he found a new city to call home. Noah signed with the Memphis Grizzlies and has been very excited about his new journey. And the excitement doesn’t just come from the fact that he’s actually on an NBA team once again. It actually comes from the fact that he’s going to be living in Memphis where it may not be as ‘lit.’
Yes, Joakim Noah apparently likes it in Memphis because his personality screams ‘I’m too lit.’ Allow me to further explain as best as I can. On Thursday afternoon, a quote from a recent interview that Noah was involved in made its way around the internet. And when Noah was asked why Memphis was perfect for him, and why New York wasn’t, his simple answer was “because I’m too lit.” And instantly everybody was filled up with confusion.
What Did Noah Mean by His Comments?
Did he mean he was too good for New York City? What? Well, luckily we were granted access to the entire interview on Friday morning and hearing more than just that one quote further clarifies what Noah meant by saying he was too lit for New York City and now it all makes sense. Well, it sort of does at least.
Basically, Joakim Noah’s problem in New York City was the lifestyle. They say this about Los Angeles, and sometimes about Miami as well. After all, New York is the city that never sleeps. Noah confirms that is no myth, especially if you are an NBA player. So after one game with the Knicks, Joakim Noah headed back to his place to host about 60 people and party.
Eventually, that lifestyle caught up with Noah, and his time with the Knicks was no longer valuable. The mutual breakup might’ve been a bit bitter at the time, but it seems like everything is okay now. And in all honesty, Noah’s comments about him having a problem with the New York City lifestyle actually reflects well on the Knicks because now it doesn’t look like it was their faults. A win-win situation for everybody.
Finally, Noah would eventually be released, and recently he found a new city to call home. Noah signed with the Memphis Grizzlies and has been very excited about his new journey. And the excitement doesn’t just come from the fact that he’s actually on an NBA team once again. It actually comes from the fact that he’s going to be living in Memphis where it may not be as ‘lit.’
Yes, Joakim Noah apparently likes it in Memphis because his personality screams ‘I’m too lit.’ Allow me to further explain as best as I can. On Thursday afternoon, a quote from a recent interview that Noah was involved in made its way around the internet. And when Noah was asked why Memphis was perfect for him, and why New York wasn’t, his simple answer was “because I’m too lit.” And instantly everybody was filled up with confusion.
What Did Noah Mean by His Comments?
Did he mean he was too good for New York City? What? Well, luckily we were granted access to the entire interview on Friday morning and hearing more than just that one quote further clarifies what Noah meant by saying he was too lit for New York City and now it all makes sense. Well, it sort of does at least.
Basically, Joakim Noah’s problem in New York City was the lifestyle. They say this about Los Angeles, and sometimes about Miami as well. After all, New York is the city that never sleeps. Noah confirms that is no myth, especially if you are an NBA player. So after one game with the Knicks, Joakim Noah headed back to his place to host about 60 people and party.
Eventually, that lifestyle caught up with Noah, and his time with the Knicks was no longer valuable. The mutual breakup might’ve been a bit bitter at the time, but it seems like everything is okay now. And in all honesty, Noah’s comments about him having a problem with the New York City lifestyle actually reflects well on the Knicks because now it doesn’t look like it was their faults. A win-win situation for everybody.
Joakim Noah says why his time with New York Knicks didn't work out
Chris Iseman, NBA writerPublished 7:30 a.m. ET Dec. 14, 2018 | Updated 8:18 a.m. ET Dec. 14, 2018
New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale discusses Frank Ntilikina’s performance against the Charlotte Hornets. Chris Iseman, Staff Writer, @chrisiseman
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Very little went right for Joakim Noah during his time with the Knicks, which culminated with an altercation with former head coach Jeff Hornacek during a practice last season.
For the first time, Noah has addressed why he believed his stint in New York didn't work out.
In an interview with the Chris Vernon Show in Memphis, Noah, who signed with the Grizzlies two weeks ago, said too much partying was to blame.
"I remember after the first game I probably had like 60 people in my house," Noah said. "I'm too lit to play in New York City. Memphis is perfect for me."
Former team president Phil Jackson signed the center to a four-year contract worth $72 million before the 2016-17 season.
The signing turned out to be a disaster.
Noah played just 53 games with the Knicks in a stint that was pockmarked by injuries and suspensions.
The former Defensive Player of the Year and two-time all-star never came close to the player he was earlier in his career. He averaged just 4.6 points and 7.9 rebounds in 19 minutes a game.
It finally ended after his practice altercation with Hornacek.
"It happened so fast," Noah said. "One year I'm playing 35 minutes a game. And then injuries started piling up. I got this crazy deal with the Knicks, and then the next thing you know I'm not playing anymore. Get kicked off the team. It was a crazy time. I wasn't sure I was gonna get an opportunity to play again."
Noah said he remained in New York and continued to party too much before eventually deciding to head to Malibu, Calif., to get into a routine and rededicate himself to playing again.
"When I got kicked off the team, it was New York Fashion Week," Noah said. "I was getting paid a lot of money and I had no direction. I really had to make a decision of how I wanted to live my life. If I kept going in the direction I was going in and stayed in New York, then I probably wouldn't be here right now.
The Knicks, meanwhile, ended up buying him out of the final two years of his contract in September using the waive-and-stretch provision.
Now he has a new deal with the Grizzlies.
Through five games, Noah was averaging 6.2 points and 3.8 rebounds while shooting 44.4 percent from the field.
The 33-year-old said Memphis is a good place for him to be.
"I was living in New York, I had a lot going on with my family and my friends," Noah said. "I got the call from Memphis. I had some things planned. I decided that this was a good fit. I'm just really, really happy to be here."
Chris Iseman, NBA writerPublished 7:30 a.m. ET Dec. 14, 2018 | Updated 8:18 a.m. ET Dec. 14, 2018
New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale discusses Frank Ntilikina’s performance against the Charlotte Hornets. Chris Iseman, Staff Writer, @chrisiseman
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Very little went right for Joakim Noah during his time with the Knicks, which culminated with an altercation with former head coach Jeff Hornacek during a practice last season.
For the first time, Noah has addressed why he believed his stint in New York didn't work out.
In an interview with the Chris Vernon Show in Memphis, Noah, who signed with the Grizzlies two weeks ago, said too much partying was to blame.
"I remember after the first game I probably had like 60 people in my house," Noah said. "I'm too lit to play in New York City. Memphis is perfect for me."
Former team president Phil Jackson signed the center to a four-year contract worth $72 million before the 2016-17 season.
The signing turned out to be a disaster.
Noah played just 53 games with the Knicks in a stint that was pockmarked by injuries and suspensions.
The former Defensive Player of the Year and two-time all-star never came close to the player he was earlier in his career. He averaged just 4.6 points and 7.9 rebounds in 19 minutes a game.
It finally ended after his practice altercation with Hornacek.
"It happened so fast," Noah said. "One year I'm playing 35 minutes a game. And then injuries started piling up. I got this crazy deal with the Knicks, and then the next thing you know I'm not playing anymore. Get kicked off the team. It was a crazy time. I wasn't sure I was gonna get an opportunity to play again."
Noah said he remained in New York and continued to party too much before eventually deciding to head to Malibu, Calif., to get into a routine and rededicate himself to playing again.
"When I got kicked off the team, it was New York Fashion Week," Noah said. "I was getting paid a lot of money and I had no direction. I really had to make a decision of how I wanted to live my life. If I kept going in the direction I was going in and stayed in New York, then I probably wouldn't be here right now.
The Knicks, meanwhile, ended up buying him out of the final two years of his contract in September using the waive-and-stretch provision.
Now he has a new deal with the Grizzlies.
Through five games, Noah was averaging 6.2 points and 3.8 rebounds while shooting 44.4 percent from the field.
The 33-year-old said Memphis is a good place for him to be.
"I was living in New York, I had a lot going on with my family and my friends," Noah said. "I got the call from Memphis. I had some things planned. I decided that this was a good fit. I'm just really, really happy to be here."
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I ain't reading all that but I assume he says he was having too much fun in NYC to focus properly. I can understand that. Good for him.
Lmao
Either that or he just sucks.
Lmaooooo... He's telling the truth... B4 he signed with the knicks I was saying on this board I saw him out and about in nyc...he club hopping than next thing you know he signed... That NYC nightlife can be addictive... I even see queen Beckman running around NYC a lot... He got some alright looking "beards" that accompany him from time to time
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As I said in a previous post, many guys in the L don't care about winning, chips, or legacy. Most guys there are worried about how much money and pussy they can get during their careers...and for some, not necessarily in that order.
BTW, Noah's tatt is horrible, but the woman on his arm is far from that.
BTW, Noah's tatt is horrible, but the woman on his arm is far from that.
He’s in my top 5 all time:
1) Rose
2) Mike
3) Noah
4) Rodman
5) Pippen
Noah his first few years before the foot injuries; dude was a beast defensively.
https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2018/1...two_piece_bikini_while-m-73_1541471466334.jpg
i never knew Lais to be with a brother, all ive seen her with been cacs
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NYC is what gave him that light to be lit cause if I'm not mistaken he came to NYC and played in them summer leagues is where he got his start and from there he went on.
I always thought he was an ok player who did good long as he was apart of someone else's program
I always thought he was an ok player who did good long as he was apart of someone else's program
Damn... You gotta be an OG if you were out and about when Yan got the better of Wilander... Those were the days in Paris... For you young cats, that happened in 1983
dope memory....
Damn...you made me look that shit up and now I don't know what the fuck they was having a parade for that nicca for now. It would have been about 1994-1995 and he wasn't winning shit then....LOL; he was filling stadiums as a singer. Thinking back, I just thought...French Open, but that ain't it. Maybe he was retiring or some shit.
have you been back since that time? Paris has changed a lot since those days... and not for the best unfortunately
Yes....I've been about 4 or 5 times since then, but the last visit was about 8 years ago.
cool