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Post by mrShowtime on Apr 18, 2019 9:54:46 GMT -5
On this day, in spring 2015, Popovich is entertaining a group of Spanish basketball officials. An hour before dinner begins, he arrives at the restaurant, a gastropub in a rustic, century-old building, toting Spanish wines from his cellar. Popovich heads to the end of the eight-seat bar and asks the general manager for the wine list, seeking reinforcements.
After much deliberation, he selects a white to pair with the charcuterie and appetizers, then asks that the reds be opened so they're ready for the main dishes. Standing behind the bar, McHugh, who emerges from the kitchen to greet the coach, marvels at how Popovich orchestrates every element.
"Why all the effort?" McHugh askes.
"You know, the NBA makes us do these kind of tours," Popovich replies, belly-up to the bar. "Your typical NBA team hands this task off to some assistant coach or to some front-office guy, 'Hey, take this group around, do a photo with the coach.'"
Popovich, though, believes in hosting these affairs personally.
Then he tells McHugh a story about how many years ago, he had a group in from Argentina and, "I blew 'em away, and we wined 'em, we dined 'em. We gave them photo ops. We gave 'em everything they wanted." And how years later, when a kid named Manu Ginobili came onto the scene, "that's how we found out about Manu, when nobody else knew about him."
www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/26524600/secret-team-dinners-built-spurs-dynasty
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Post by mrShowtime on Apr 18, 2019 10:39:28 GMT -5
This is all one intersection. This is INSANE
https://www.reddit.com/r/gifsthatkeepongiving/comments/begi0w/11foot8_bridge_compilation/
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Post by admiralfish on Apr 18, 2019 10:55:55 GMT -5
Stefan Bondy: Jared Dudley dropping gems at media availability: “Ben Simmons is a great player in transition. And once you get him into halfcourt, he’s average.” – via Twitter SBondyNYDN I was telling someone during Game 1 that Jared Dudley has a very specific job on this team. This is part of his job. Indeed. Get the young boys fired up for the home playoff debut. Let them know the stakes are REAL and set the tone for when anybody step in your house. Brooklyn coming out FIRING tonight!!!
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Post by admiralfish on Apr 18, 2019 10:58:55 GMT -5
And those Converse are DOPE!
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Post by mrShowtime on Apr 18, 2019 11:23:59 GMT -5
I was telling someone during Game 1 that Jared Dudley has a very specific job on this team. This is part of his job. Indeed. Get the young boys fired up for the home playoff debut. Let them know the stakes are REAL and set the tone for when anybody step in your house. Brooklyn coming out FIRING tonight!!! +6 fouls +gooning +flopping
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Post by Pain662 on Apr 18, 2019 11:29:43 GMT -5
Brian Lewis: Dudley on Embiid laughing off the flagrant to Jarett Allen: “I felt a certain type of way because you’re laughing & someone could’ve really gotten hurt. Luckily Jay did pop up. That’s been Embiid’s personality but just because it’s your personality doesn’t mean it’s right.” #Nets – via Twitter NYPost_Lewis This might be the most entertaining series. I dunno. The hate between these two is fantastic Russ beefs with everyone not in a Thunder uni.
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Post by mrShowtime on Apr 18, 2019 11:31:11 GMT -5
I dunno. The hate between these two is fantastic Russ beefs with everyone not in a Thunder uni. Yeah but he has special hate for Dame and Nurk
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Post by mrShowtime on Apr 18, 2019 11:31:29 GMT -5
THIS IS AWESOME!
Gotta scroll through all of em
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Post by admiralfish on Apr 18, 2019 12:20:02 GMT -5
Indeed. Get the young boys fired up for the home playoff debut. Let them know the stakes are REAL and set the tone for when anybody step in your house. Brooklyn coming out FIRING tonight!!! +6 fouls +gooning +flopping +.8 3's per 36 minutes And I don't think he qualifies as a goon ain't nobody backing down to him lol
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Post by melloare on Apr 18, 2019 12:24:32 GMT -5
so fast!! well vlade and crew might need help with the draft.
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Post by melloare on Apr 18, 2019 12:28:37 GMT -5
Ranlde is a maybe You can't make the argument for rookies Mitchell's only in his 2nd year and this year didn't start that great Dude what are you even talking about? Randle averaged 21-10-3 with PER of 20 Spida 24-4-4 on a winning team with very limited weapons And what is this can't make an argument for rookies nonsense? How about making an argument for the best players? On that note, not only should spida have made it last year but your REALLY gonna tell me Luka wasn't/isn't better than most all Stars this year?? Lol smh, these are things called precedent.
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Post by mrShowtime on Apr 18, 2019 12:43:25 GMT -5
These are EPIC
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Post by melloare on Apr 18, 2019 12:53:38 GMT -5
Did he tap the ball with his off hand while dribbling? that's probably what the call is, after the prelim travel call the official made the motion for double dribble.
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Post by mrShowtime on Apr 18, 2019 13:26:00 GMT -5
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Post by admiralfish on Apr 18, 2019 13:54:10 GMT -5
WTF is that ish man FUUUUUUCK the fins!!!!
*HATE*
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Post by mrShowtime on Apr 18, 2019 14:45:10 GMT -5
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Post by mrShowtime on Apr 18, 2019 16:11:02 GMT -5
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Post by melloare on Apr 18, 2019 16:25:02 GMT -5
I was telling someone during Game 1 that Jared Dudley has a very specific job on this team. This is part of his job. Brian Lewis: Dudley on Embiid laughing off the flagrant to Jarett Allen: “I felt a certain type of way because you’re laughing & someone could’ve really gotten hurt. Luckily Jay did pop up. That’s been Embiid’s personality but just because it’s your personality doesn’t mean it’s right.” #Nets – via Twitter NYPost_Lewis This might be the most entertaining series. I think I'mma go up to philly to catch a game & check Jimmy Buckets out again there.
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Post by melloare on Apr 18, 2019 16:29:02 GMT -5
On this day, in spring 2015, Popovich is entertaining a group of Spanish basketball officials. An hour before dinner begins, he arrives at the restaurant, a gastropub in a rustic, century-old building, toting Spanish wines from his cellar. Popovich heads to the end of the eight-seat bar and asks the general manager for the wine list, seeking reinforcements.
After much deliberation, he selects a white to pair with the charcuterie and appetizers, then asks that the reds be opened so they're ready for the main dishes. Standing behind the bar, McHugh, who emerges from the kitchen to greet the coach, marvels at how Popovich orchestrates every element.
"Why all the effort?" McHugh askes.
"You know, the NBA makes us do these kind of tours," Popovich replies, belly-up to the bar. "Your typical NBA team hands this task off to some assistant coach or to some front-office guy, 'Hey, take this group around, do a photo with the coach.'"
Popovich, though, believes in hosting these affairs personally.
Then he tells McHugh a story about how many years ago, he had a group in from Argentina and, "I blew 'em away, and we wined 'em, we dined 'em. We gave them photo ops. We gave 'em everything they wanted." And how years later, when a kid named Manu Ginobili came onto the scene, "that's how we found out about Manu, when nobody else knew about him."
www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/26524600/secret-team-dinners-built-spurs-dynasty Retirement calling!!
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Post by tadster00 on Apr 18, 2019 21:43:06 GMT -5
Showtime
What are your thoughts on Derrick White from what you've seen of him?
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Post by admiralfish on Apr 18, 2019 23:08:42 GMT -5
Embiid doesn't play and he DOMINATED. Impressive, very impressive...
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Post by admiralfish on Apr 18, 2019 23:12:39 GMT -5
Showtime What are your thoughts on Derrick White from what you've seen of him? I analyzed him as a taller and less "explosive" Curry headed into the season. Fully expected a breakout and huge benefit for my fantasy team then his bish ass wanna act like his foot was falling off. faked my whole season... Bottom line, as a Spurs fan in extremely optimistic you may have found A hidden gem. As an opponent, I'm hoping his foot falls off or his confidence does...
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Post by tadster00 on Apr 19, 2019 0:00:15 GMT -5
Showtime What are your thoughts on Derrick White from what you've seen of him? I analyzed him as a taller and less "explosive" Curry headed into the season. Fully expected a breakout and huge benefit for my fantasy team then his bish ass wanna act like his foot was falling off. faked my whole season... Bottom line, as a Spurs fan in extremely optimistic you may have found A hidden gem. As an opponent, I'm hoping his foot falls off or his confidence does... For the Spurs he's almost an added bonus. Dejounte Murray comes back with a vengeance (and a jumpshot) next year. And the Spurs drafted Lonnie Walker last year who IMO will be a two-way stud at PG/SG. White may be a sell high guy, or a perennial 6th man.
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Post by mrShowtime on Apr 19, 2019 10:29:37 GMT -5
Showtime What are your thoughts on Derrick White from what you've seen of him? He's everything that I hope Malik Beasley becomes in a season or two.
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Post by mrShowtime on Apr 19, 2019 10:31:01 GMT -5
I analyzed him as a taller and less "explosive" Curry headed into the season. Fully expected a breakout and huge benefit for my fantasy team then his bish ass wanna act like his foot was falling off. faked my whole season... Bottom line, as a Spurs fan in extremely optimistic you may have found A hidden gem. As an opponent, I'm hoping his foot falls off or his confidence does... For the Spurs he's almost an added bonus. Dejounte Murray comes back with a vengeance (and a jumpshot) next year. And the Spurs drafted Lonnie Walker last year who IMO will be a two-way stud at PG/SG. White may be a sell high guy, or a perennial 6th man. Bonus is a good way to put it. I think he's a guy that the Nuggets didn't plan for. Plus, he's from Parker, CO. So he gets some props from me. Nuggets have been lauded all season for their depth. Now they're losing to a team with depth.
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Post by mrShowtime on Apr 19, 2019 10:47:35 GMT -5
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Post by Pain662 on Apr 19, 2019 11:38:30 GMT -5
It soured me too. I knew them not making any moves would haunt them this summer. I get not wanting to give up pix but, sometimes you have to gamble. It wasn't unprotected. Even if they lose in the first round, you've shown your franchise star you're trying. It looks like they aren't trying and it sux. I won't blame him a bit when he dips. I hope he gets a ring but he deserves to be playing in the playoffs.
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Post by mrShowtime on Apr 19, 2019 11:51:56 GMT -5
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Post by mrShowtime on Apr 19, 2019 11:53:58 GMT -5
It soured me too. I knew them not making any moves would haunt them this summer. I get not wanting to give up pix but, sometimes you have to gamble. It wasn't unprotected. Even if they lose in the first round, you've shown your franchise star you're trying. It looks like they aren't trying and it sux. I won't blame him a bit when he dips. I hope he gets a ring but he deserves to be playing in the playoffs. I honestly haven't watched a lot of Kemba. Would he be better next to a decent PG? I know Stevens is finding that Kyrie is more comfortable to create when he's at the 2 as opposed to having to orchestrate the offense.
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Post by melloare on Apr 19, 2019 11:54:39 GMT -5
I analyzed him as a taller and less "explosive" Curry headed into the season. Fully expected a breakout and huge benefit for my fantasy team then his bish ass wanna act like his foot was falling off. faked my whole season... Bottom line, as a Spurs fan in extremely optimistic you may have found A hidden gem. As an opponent, I'm hoping his foot falls off or his confidence does... For the Spurs he's almost an added bonus. Dejounte Murray comes back with a vengeance (and a jumpshot) next year. And the Spurs drafted Lonnie Walker last year who IMO will be a two-way stud at PG/SG. White may be a sell high guy, or a perennial 6th man. wait so Murray just the automatic starter?
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