2021 NBA Offseason Thread

[Sebastian]

1) Ben Simmons is giving infinite leverage to the owners in the next CBA negotiations
2) Rich Paul is a douche, in over his head, an caters to Lebron. Clippers look good? We won't be sending any of our guys there.
3) I cannot believe Earthquake took that bump in @Sebastian gif

Digression impending:

Spoiler

I think that is the match Money Inc. beat the Natural Disasters to regain the Tag-Title.

Prior to the match the Nasty Boys jumped Money Inc. and ran them out of the ring.

Money Inc. then had to wrestle a fresh Natural Disasters.

And Money Inc. was too much. DiBiase put Earthquake in the Million Dollar Dream and that was it. Nasty Boys then there Jimmy Hart into the crowd. It is sad that John Tenta died so young. The Natural Disasters were the perfect fat guy tag-team.

Money Inc. would hold on to the title for the next eight months, defending the belts against the Nasty Boys, Legion of Doom, Ultimate Maniacs: Macho Man/Ultimate Warrior, High Energy, the Bushwackers, the Smoking Gunns and finally the Mega Maniacs: Hulk Hogan/Brutus Beefcake. And then the final feud before DiBiase's retirement with the Steiner Brothers, wherein they traded the title several times.

And thus, Money Inc. ascended into the wrestling heavens as the greatest tag-team of all time.

And still going strong.

 

[RchfldCavRaised]

Earthquake and Typhoon could not hold the Twin Towers jock straps.

Big Boss Man and Akeem the African Dream vs Earthquake and Typhoon in a "Twin Towers meets Natural Disasters" match

 

[2 For The Brew]

NBA League Pass Starting NOW - I’ve got the first game, where the away team is starting - FOR REAL - two 6-1 guards and Andre Drummond! What a way to kick off the preseason.

 

[Ohioplayer00]

It never was for religious reasons. If it was he would have stuck to his guns and lost money to stay true to his religious beliefs. Not Wiggins…..he ain’t giving up a dime!

 

[KevinLoveFan]

Pau Gasol retires:

P. Gasol, 2-time NBA champion, officially retires

Pau Gasol, who won two NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers, announced his retirement from basketball Tuesday, ending a career that lasted more than two decades.

www.espn.com

 

[Rich]

Irving not practicing.


Ya know, my big issue the bubble summer with him is he wouldn't stand on his own and sacrifice. He wanted everyone else to do it. Had he said "fuck it, I'm not playing and I'll forego my paycheck to make a statement" I'd have respected the hell out of that and his message would have been way more powerful.

If he stands on this I'd respect the hell out of that too.

He's gonna retire young anyway. I think everyone knows that.

 

[Rich]

It never was for religious reasons. If it was he would have stuck to his guns and lost money to stay true to his religious beliefs. Not Wiggins…..he ain’t giving up a dime!

Lol plenty of people don't follow their religious beliefs everyday.

Him not following through doesn't mean the reasons weren't real. Just that he didn't have the conviction necessary.

 

[Cement]

 

[Ohioplayer00]

Lol plenty of people don't follow their religious beliefs everyday.

Him not following through doesn't mean the reasons weren't real. Just that he didn't have the conviction necessary.

And that is exactly what my statement meant. Ali stuck to his beliefs and paid the price. Wiggins never had a religious reason. If he did the league never would have been ever to deny it.

 

[2 For The Brew]

Ok, crazy, insane trade idea here.

Ben Simmons for Kyrie Irving.

Works in the trade machine.

Both are head cases.

Kyrie wouldn’t have to get vaccinated and Philly is just down the road from his hometown. Philly would have lethal shooting.

Simmons probably wouldn’t like sharing the ball with Harden but with him and Durant on the wing all sorts of space would open up inside for him.

The media would be 100% behind this trade because of the sheer insanity of the stories. A Brooklyn - Sixers series would be epic. Brooklyn is a doable city for Ben’s socialite time.

Obviously this trade favors Philly so some other items might have to be added.

It’s nuts on every level, I know - that’s why I need this to happen!

 

[Ohioplayer00]

Ok, crazy, insane trade idea here.

Ben Simmons for Kyrie Irving.

Works in the trade machine.

Both are head cases.

Kyrie wouldn’t have to get vaccinated and Philly is just down the road from his hometown. Philly would have lethal shooting.

Simmons probably wouldn’t like sharing the ball with Harden but with him and Durant on the wing all sorts of space would open up inside for him.

The media would be 100% behind this trade because of the sheer insanity of the stories. A Brooklyn - Sixers series would be epic. Brooklyn is a doable city for Ben’s socialite time.

Obviously this trade favors Philly so some other items might have to be added.

It’s nuts on every level, I know - that’s why I need this to happen!

He would have to get vaccinated to play in games in NY and Cali….

 

[2 For The Brew]

He would have to get vaccinated to play in games in NY and Cali….

Nope. That rule doesn’t apply to visiting teams.

 

[adam81king]

Nope. That rule doesn’t apply to visiting teams.

ETA: Correct.

How do the city-imposed mandates affect visiting teams?

In both New York City and San Francisco, out-of-town teams are exempt from the vaccination mandates, meaning unvaccinated players on opposing teams will be allowed to play at Madison Square Garden (Knicks), Barclays Center (Nets) and the Chase Center (Warriors) this season.

As Anthony Slater of The Athletic explained, "because they are not employees of a company that is under the city’s limits, the rules don’t currently apply."

 

[RchfldCavRaised]

Ok, crazy, insane trade idea here.

Ben Simmons for Kyrie Irving.

Works in the trade machine.

Both are head cases.

Kyrie wouldn’t have to get vaccinated and Philly is just down the road from his hometown. Philly would have lethal shooting.

Simmons probably wouldn’t like sharing the ball with Harden but with him and Durant on the wing all sorts of space would open up inside for him.

The media would be 100% behind this trade because of the sheer insanity of the stories. A Brooklyn - Sixers series would be epic. Brooklyn is a doable city for Ben’s socialite time.

Obviously this trade favors Philly so some other items might have to be added.

It’s nuts on every level, I know - that’s why I need this to happen!

I would love this

 

[chuck0609]

I would strongly suggest staying away from broad comments about the virus/vaccine like this one unless you're doing it in the politics forum.

Thanks