THEE OFFICIAL 2019-2020 NBA OFFSEASON THREAD: VICTORY LAP

[frink85]

Bron joining The Show is absolutely the driver of those favorite odds. I just think it’s funny because during the dark times of Lakers History last decade the running joke was about how they were going to sign all these free agents but struck out only to end up with Mozgov, Deng and a bunch of #2 picks to show for it. They finally ended up getting a star FA, handled the horrible contracts, ended up flipping their picks for AD and are back in the drivers seat. Just goes to show it’s different for some franchises/markets.

the GOAT. In Rob We Trust.

 

[freeze]

the GOAT. In Rob We Trust.

I like Mitch more.

Rob screwed magic over.

 

[storm2006]

they knew it wouldn’t end well

Bron was def the catalyst.

And AD. Majorly AD.

Yeah and that’s the point I’m getting at. I think the whole thing is impressive because not many franchises could pull that off (luring a top 3 player in free agency and flipping assets for a Top 5-10 guy. The Clippers performed a similar feat with Kawhi+PG13 but even they were a 50+ win team most of last decade (on pace for 50 in lockout season, 42 wins in 17-18 and 48 wins in 18-19). Lakers came from the mud quick. Any other bottom feeder in the league, like the Lakers were at the time, are done for 5-10 years after those Deng and Mozgov contracts.

 

[frink85]

I like Mitch more.

Rob screwed magic over.

Mitch was great but lost his mind when he gave Mozgod and Deng those twin contracts in July 2016 at 12:01 AM.

Rob messed Magic up but he couldn't keep his mouth shut, he had to go.

 

[darthska]

I like Mitch more.

Rob screwed magic over.

Screw all 3 of 'em.

Magic screwed Magic over (and Magic is my GOAT)

Landing Lebby put us in the position we're in, and that was pretty much a done deal without any of their input.

 

[dmbrhs]

This
Is
Amazing

Simmons was amazing.

 

[freeze]

'Do it Mitch' was the motto of the 2000s and early 10s.

As iconic as the What's Ahhhhhhhpppp commercials.

 

[darthska]

'Do it Mitch' was the motto of the 2000s and early 10s.

On NT, amongst Laker fans.

As iconic as the What's Ahhhhhhhpppp commercials.

 

[RustyShackleford]

Anyone remember when this money-hungry coward decided to tap dance and entertain the massa by playing during a time when he literally couldn't take a piss in the same bathroom as a white man:

My dude, you really put in all this effort to make yourself look like a jackass.

Do better famb

 

[MVP]

We.

 

[leavemeglazzies]

Bruh...erase this. Your sarcasm is trash juice and you're coming off as just disrespectful and ugly. Go wash your face and rethink life.

Look at you fuming, FUMING because I can constantly come up with multiple historical examples of athletes making a difference BY playing, whereas you can come with zero arguments as to why not playing would make a difference. Your only argument for ending the season is that it would have 0% of LeBron winning his fourth championship. And I gotta admit, if you're an avid LeBron hater like yourself whose posts are directly or indirectly about hating LeBron 90% of the time, that's one compelling argument.

 

[MVP]

I remember that these moves were so bad most Laker fans on here ain’t eem try to spin it like they usually do, they knew it wouldn’t end well

Oh no. There were definitely people trying to defend Mitch's stupidity.

 

[freeze]

On NT, amongst Laker fans.

Do it Mitch low-key became pop culture. Think I heard Rick and Morty say it. Loll Def seen it used in general over random stuff we wanted to happen .

2nd stimulus? Regardless of pay rate? Do it Mitch.

 

[freeze]

Look at you fuming, FUMING because I can constantly come up with multiple historical examples of athletes making a difference BY playing, whereas you can come with zero arguments as to why not playing would make a difference. Your only argument for ending the season is that it would have 0% of LeBron winning his fourth championship. And I gotta admit, if you're an avid LeBron hater like yourself whose posts are directly or indirectly about hating LeBron 90% of the time, that's one compelling argument.

You're so cringe. Block me.

 

[RustyShackleford]

buc em in leavemeglazzies PMs right now like...

 

[leavemeglazzies]

You're so cringe. Block me.

You first.

 

[freeze]

 

[darthska]

 

[nick.]

Look at you fuming, FUMING because I can constantly come up with multiple historical examples of athletes making a difference BY playing, whereas you can come with zero arguments as to why not playing would make a difference. Your only argument for ending the season is that it would have 0% of LeBron winning his fourth championship. And I gotta admit, if you're an avid LeBron hater like yourself whose posts are directly or indirectly about hating LeBron 90% of the time, that's one compelling argument.

Come up for air, man.

And be careful with the teeth. He doesn't like that.

 

[leavemeglazzies]

Here's another black athlete who is remembered for sitting out:

Jesse Owens, Jackie Robinson, Tommie Smith, John Carlos, all the other black athletes who decided to perform and dominate... None of them have anything on all the black athletes who weren't there. They are the real heroes. They are the ones who are remembered for making a difference.

 

[storm2006]

Look at you fuming, FUMING because I can constantly come up with multiple historical examples of athletes making a difference BY playing, whereas you can come with zero arguments as to why not playing would make a difference. Your only argument for ending the season is that it would have 0% of LeBron winning his fourth championship. And I gotta admit, if you're an avid LeBron hater like yourself whose posts are directly or indirectly about hating LeBron 90% of the time, that's one compelling argument.

No one has said that they want the season canceled so that LeBron doesn’t win his fourth ring. It is has just been stated that would an effect of the cancellation. Do you not see the difference?

Most posters have stated that this is a complex issue and they see the validity of the either side. In this current moment, why is returning to play the primary option you entertain as a means to raise awareness? Why do you continually mention LeBron an his fourth ring in discussions about how NBA players can maintain the positive momentum of the movement?

 

[freeze]

 

[storm2006]

Here's another black athlete who is remembered for sitting out:

Jesse Owens, Jackie Robinson, Tommie Smith, John Carlos, all the other black athletes who decided to perform and dominate... None of them have anything on all the black athletes who weren't there. They are the real heroes. They are the ones who are remembered.

You’re posting images from the past which is great. Those were undoubtedly significant contributions to the movement. However, you’re looking at the each of those moments in a vacuum and failing to recognize the varying situational aspects. Just because playing through social injustice and using participation in athletics was effective in the 40s, 50s, 60s, etc. doesn’t mean it’s the most effective method in 2020.

Athletes of today are fortunate to have other avenues they can explore to make an impact which is the heart of Kyrie’s message. The fact that simply starting the dialogue has triggered you and others is alarming.

 

[MVP]

Come up for air, man.

And be careful with the teeth. He doesn't like that.

Nicholas...

 

[leavemeglazzies]

Just when I thought you couldn’t get worse....you do it.

That's cool. Just like you probably don't think that it's possible for you to hate LeBron more than you currently do either. But if he wins a 4th championship in October, you'll be even more @ him than you are now.