fandandy 3,311 Posted May 15, 2019 What a God awful way to do it with the announcers being heard by everyone in the draft room. Stoopid. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fandandy 3,311 Posted May 15, 2019 That woman is annoying as all hell too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,911 Posted May 15, 2019 Agreed. And a woman announcing to boot. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,311 Posted May 15, 2019 Be freaking awesome, and totally expected, if the Lakers got the first pick... What time does it start? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fandandy 3,311 Posted May 15, 2019 The focking Pelicans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fandandy 3,311 Posted May 15, 2019 Five, fourteen, two thousand nineteen. I'll take what is the day Zion Williamson committed suicide, Alex. Looking at the odds just now, I guess Cleveland woulda been much worse for him but damn, he's gotta be crushed. I'm sure he was hoping for the Big Apple. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbfalcon 824 Posted May 15, 2019 I hate the Lakers....but I found myself rooting for them just because I wanted to see NBA twitter try to burn the league down. I don’t mind some comedy in my sports Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drizzay 648 Posted May 15, 2019 Lol Knicks fans right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 2,710 Posted May 15, 2019 6 minutes ago, cbfalcon said: I hate the Lakers....but I found myself rooting for them just because I wanted to see NBA twitter try to burn the league down. I don’t mind some comedy in my sports Not gonna lie, these were exactly my thoughts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteWonder 2,202 Posted May 15, 2019 12 minutes ago, cbfalcon said: I hate the Lakers....but I found myself rooting for them just because I wanted to see NBA twitter try to burn the league down. I don’t mind some comedy in my sports im more shocked it wasn't a "frozen envelope" situation. The NBA has to want the knicks to be relevant again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shorepatrol 1,740 Posted May 15, 2019 Suns got a throw away pick I wanted Ja !!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patweisers44 709 Posted May 15, 2019 Zion could still go back to Duke. Talk about heads exploding....That would be awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,311 Posted May 15, 2019 15 hours ago, cbfalcon said: I hate the Lakers....but I found myself rooting for them just because I wanted to see NBA twitter try to burn the league down. I don’t mind some comedy in my sports I really thought that they would give LeBron the first pick to make him happy... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Observer 641 Posted May 15, 2019 At least no one can say the NBA draft lottery is rigged. This is the last team the league wanted to get the number one pick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,941 Posted May 15, 2019 Why does the NBA keep changing the lottery odds to let other teams move up? All that’s going to do is encourage 9-10 teams to tank rather than the usual 4-5. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 2,710 Posted May 15, 2019 45 minutes ago, patweisers44 said: Zion could still go back to Duke. Talk about heads exploding....That would be awesome. I don't think he can but, that would be awesome, Zion in NO is a nightmare for the league and him. These guys want to get their rookie deal underway also though, they want to get past 5 years so they can start making the Big $$. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fandandy 3,311 Posted May 15, 2019 I just found out today that Michigan's coach Beilein resigned to coach the Cavaliers. Damn, I feel sick. Great coach. WIll be interesting to see how he does in the NBA. He was a candidate for the Pistons job last year. I might actually have to root for Cleveland a little. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 4,104 Posted May 15, 2019 Just now, fandandy said: I just found out today that Michigan's coach Beilein resigned to coach the Cavaliers. Damn, I feel sick. Great coach. WIll be interesting to see how he does in the NBA. He was a candidate for the Pistons job last year. I might actually have to root for Cleveland a little. I don't understand that move really. Just trying his hand at the NBA, bigger payday, tired of recruiting...there doesn't seem to be any upside to joining that Cavs team. Seems strange for a 66 year old coach to jump into a massive rebuilding situation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fandandy 3,311 Posted May 15, 2019 Just now, Mike Honcho said: I don't understand that move really. Just trying his hand at the NBA, bigger payday, tired of recruiting...there doesn't seem to be any upside to joining that Cavs team. Seems strange for a 66 year old coach to jump into a massive rebuilding situation. Honestly, I don't know either. I was shocked. Super classy guy though and prolly just looking for a new challenge. He will be missed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patweisers44 709 Posted May 15, 2019 14 minutes ago, Reality said: I don't think he can but, that would be awesome, Zion in NO is a nightmare for the league and him. These guys want to get their rookie deal underway also though, they want to get past 5 years so they can start making the Big $$. I read this morning that he has done everything the right way if for some unknown reason he wanted to go back to duke. hasn't hired an agent, signed any deals and finished his first year of classes. Not sure all the requirements, those are the one I remember reading. I mean it NEVER happens, but would be hilarious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 2,710 Posted May 15, 2019 Just now, patweisers44 said: I read this morning that he has done everything the right way if for some unknown reason he wanted to go back to duke. hasn't hired an agent, signed any deals and finished his first year of classes. Not sure all the requirements, those are the one I remember reading. I mean it NEVER happens, but would be hilarious. Interesting, didn't know that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 4,104 Posted May 15, 2019 47 minutes ago, fandandy said: Honestly, I don't know either. I was shocked. Super classy guy though and prolly just looking for a new challenge. He will be missed. Not at Wisconsin, he won't. --Good coach & recruiter. The week of Michigan games(and MSU) have led to some funny and strange bets since I moved to Michigan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 4,104 Posted May 15, 2019 41 minutes ago, patweisers44 said: I read this morning that he has done everything the right way if for some unknown reason he wanted to go back to duke. hasn't hired an agent, signed any deals and finished his first year of classes. Not sure all the requirements, those are the one I remember reading. I mean it NEVER happens, but would be hilarious. For some reason, I think it would have been so much more hilarious if he did it while the Knicks held the first pick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Hand 482 Posted May 15, 2019 The Stephen A. Smith meltdown last night when the lottery took place reminded me of crying the left did the night Trump won. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,941 Posted May 15, 2019 10 minutes ago, Mr. Hand said: The Stephen A. Smith meltdown last night when the lottery took place reminded me of crying the left did the night Trump won. I’m sure lots of things remind you of the single greatest day of your life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Hand 482 Posted May 15, 2019 Just now, MDC said: I’m sure lots of things remind you of the single greatest day of your life. Wrong again but nice try. The single greatest day of my life is likely the day my first child was born. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shorepatrol 1,740 Posted May 16, 2019 8 hours ago, Reality said: I don't think he can but, that would be awesome, Zion in NO is a nightmare for the league and him. These guys want to get their rookie deal underway also though, they want to get past 5 years so they can start making the Big $$. He'll make more in endorsements his first 5 years than he will his entire career in basketball contracts. He'll be fine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,662 Posted May 16, 2019 19 hours ago, patweisers44 said: Zion could still go back to Duke. Talk about heads exploding....That would be awesome. I saw that. Honestly, I bet 8 out of 10 Americans have no idea who or what the Pelicans are. 1. What sport are the Pelicans? 2. What city are the Pelicans? "Uhhh..." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbivore 915 Posted May 16, 2019 21 hours ago, The Observer said: At least no one can say the NBA draft lottery is rigged. This is the last team the league wanted to get the number one pick. I don't think its rigged in general, I imagine it has happened. However, radio guys were talking conspiracies and said that NO and Memphis are in the worst financial shape in the league. Getting a boost for them was pretty important. Knicks ain't going anywhere, but NO and Memphis could fold if things keep going south. Whether its in NO, Memphis, or if they would move either franchise it would really help to have a marquee player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,911 Posted May 16, 2019 Has the NBA announced a redo yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Observer 641 Posted May 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, Herbivore said: I don't think its rigged in general, I imagine it has happened. However, radio guys were talking conspiracies and said that NO and Memphis are in the worst financial shape in the league. Getting a boost for them was pretty important. Knicks ain't going anywhere, but NO and Memphis could fold if things keep going south. Whether its in NO, Memphis, or if they would move either franchise it would really help to have a marquee player. Knicks haven't been contenders since Ewing, Starks, Oakley, Mason. From a financial perspective, I'm sure they were praying the Knicks landed Zion. The largest market in the country has had no reason to care about the NBA in 25 years. If not them, the Lakers would also have been great for the league. While it's true that the addition of Zion will boost the New Orleans franchise, but I don't know where the league benefits in that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,941 Posted May 16, 2019 Golden State and Cleveland were franchises that went nowhere for a long time. But when they created a winning formula the bandwaggoners started hopping on en masse. The same thing could happen to New Orleans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbivore 915 Posted May 16, 2019 6 minutes ago, The Observer said: Knicks haven't been contenders since Ewing, Starks, Oakley, Mason. From a financial perspective, I'm sure they were praying the Knicks landed Zion. The largest market in the country has had no reason to care about the NBA in 25 years. If not them, the Lakers would also have been great for the league. While it's true that the addition of Zion will boost the New Orleans franchise, but I don't know where the league benefits in that. If it went to the Lakers every on the planet should thinks its fixed. What I mean about NY is that they do still care, and will continue to care. http://www.espn.com/nba/attendance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fandandy 3,311 Posted May 16, 2019 5 minutes ago, vuduchile said: Golden State and Cleveland were franchises that went nowhere for a long time. But when they created a winning formula the bandwaggoners started hopping on en masse. The same thing could happen to New Orleans. Might be a valid point but it doesn't seem like Anthony Davis has done too much for them. Now if he stayed... It doesn't look like he will though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbivore 915 Posted May 16, 2019 48 minutes ago, fandandy said: Might be a valid point but it doesn't seem like Anthony Davis has done too much for them. Now if he stayed... It doesn't look like he will though. which is why they need Zion the most.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,941 Posted May 16, 2019 56 minutes ago, fandandy said: Might be a valid point but it doesn't seem like Anthony Davis has done too much for them. Now if he stayed... It doesn't look like he will though. They can have a marquee player, but they still have to win. 33-49 won't even get that wagon out of the barn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbfalcon 824 Posted May 17, 2019 If it was still in my 20s and liked the nightlife, New Orleans would likely make my top 10 cities to play in. There is no doubt it’s top half. Obviously worse locales to spend your 20s include: Utah, Mil, Indiana, Det, Orlando, Charlotte, Cle, Hou, OKC, Sac, Min, Mem, Phoenix, San Antonio, Portland. If he cares more about winning that the locale, replace a few of those teams with Brooklyn, NY, LA, and Washington. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iam90sbaby 2,144 Posted May 17, 2019 11 minutes ago, cbfalcon said: If it was still in my 20s and liked the nightlife, New Orleans would likely make my top 10 cities to play in. There is no doubt it’s top half. Obviously worse locales to spend your 20s include: Utah, Mil, Indiana, Det, Orlando, Charlotte, Cle, Hou, OKC, Sac, Min, Mem, Phoenix, San Antonio, Portland. If he cares more about winning that the locale, replace a few of those teams with Brooklyn, NY, LA, and Washington. Have you ever been to New Orleans? Has some of the highest crime in the country, it’s dirty as sh!t and smells like piss. Every single city you listed is a more desirable place to live than NO. I’ve been all over Louisiana. Monroe, Shreveport, etc... that entire state is a dump. Especially Charlotte, that’s a really nice area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbfalcon 824 Posted May 17, 2019 24 minutes ago, iam90sbaby said: Have you ever been to New Orleans? Has some of the highest crime in the country, it’s dirty as sh!t and smells like piss. Every single city you listed is a more desirable place to live than NO. I’ve been all over Louisiana. Monroe, Shreveport, etc... that entire state is a dump. Especially Charlotte, that’s a really nice area. I’ve been to New Orleans a handful of times. Yes, Charlotte and most big cities are “nicer”. But my post stated that a 20 something into the night life would enjoy New Orleans more than Charlotte or Utah. If you disagree with that, then I don’t know what to say. Maybe I’m wrong and the clubs in Milwaukee are hopping. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iam90sbaby 2,144 Posted May 17, 2019 1 minute ago, cbfalcon said: I’ve been to New Orleans a handful of times. Yes, Charlotte and most big cities are “nicer”. But my post stated that a 20 something into the night life would enjoy New Orleans more than Charlotte or Utah. If you disagree with that, then I don’t know what to say. Maybe I’m wrong and the clubs in Milwaukee are hopping. Charlotte has one of the largest banking districts in the country. All kinds of big money there. NBA players don’t go to run down bars that your everyday people go to, they go to high end exclusive clubs and I guarantee you Charlotte has more options when it comes to that. Every place you listed would be a nicer place to live than NO...even Detroit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites