"I know readers of this site come for more serious topics."
I cannot imagine how anyone - even if they don't like sports - would rather read more about critical race theory/covid/Trump than this. Plus this was really good advice for any NBA GMs who stumble upon it. The only problem was taking a shot at us poor Sixers fans was unnecessary.
I doubt I stand alone in saying "yes, more less serious stuff like this please!"
Oh, as a German, I loved reading this stuff, because none of it makes sense, it's so alien. Like when a friend a few years back tried to explain the rules of cricket to me. His mouth was moving and what came out were English phrases but they just strangely floated past. I love English. You can say things like 'did you see how Porky O'Choux hit a fifty-nine wing-slug from a hard forward and it hit the skillet?' and pretend you're talking knowledgably about some popular ball game.
In 1973 my 8th grade class at a tiny Catholic school in Petersburg Virginia was trotted about a mile to a local gym (our school did not have one) so we could watch a high school basketball game in the middle of the day. I turned to friend about half way through and said "That guy Moses Malone is really good!"
I have no interest in sports but this was a funny read and you shouldn’t apologize for what you write. Gotta take a break from everyday nonsense. Never ever apologize.
Matt, I'm an old lady and I love you for loving basketball even more than for the giant squid bon mot. A few summers ago, maybe 2013 after falling for Kawhi and all he promised, I was watching a very bad summer league game in New Zealand when the the announcer announced that if one was watching this particular game in summer league, one was a junkie. I'm sure you had better things to do. Keep your lovely mind open and keep writing any old thing you want.
Zion is the ultimate fat-skilled player. He tore out of his damn shoes. This reminds me I don't get too much of an offseason from my addiction. Thanks for the break from politics!
A specialized field -- couldn't care less about NBA.
Total corporate media on Status Coup's Flint crime discovery would be of more interest -- that phones of all big enchiladas involved were ERASED for up-to-three year period -- hence they knew they are poisoning Flint population for YEARS....
But BLM supposedly. Lies after lies at state and local levels...
"I know readers of this site come for more serious topics."
I cannot imagine how anyone - even if they don't like sports - would rather read more about critical race theory/covid/Trump than this. Plus this was really good advice for any NBA GMs who stumble upon it. The only problem was taking a shot at us poor Sixers fans was unnecessary.
I doubt I stand alone in saying "yes, more less serious stuff like this please!"
I'd rather stick pins in my eyes than sit through an NBA game, but I always loves me a Matt Taibbi column.
Oh, as a German, I loved reading this stuff, because none of it makes sense, it's so alien. Like when a friend a few years back tried to explain the rules of cricket to me. His mouth was moving and what came out were English phrases but they just strangely floated past. I love English. You can say things like 'did you see how Porky O'Choux hit a fifty-nine wing-slug from a hard forward and it hit the skillet?' and pretend you're talking knowledgably about some popular ball game.
This piece was written in a foreign language, but I nevertheless enjoyed the spirited on the edge of madness vibe.
In 1973 my 8th grade class at a tiny Catholic school in Petersburg Virginia was trotted about a mile to a local gym (our school did not have one) so we could watch a high school basketball game in the middle of the day. I turned to friend about half way through and said "That guy Moses Malone is really good!"
Basketball is very exciting. The men throw the ball and sometimes it goes into the hoop and that's very exciting.
Gotta love your “pick whichever player Skip Bayless thinks is a bust” rule!
Never apologize for what you write. If anyone gives you shit, let me know. This is America, you write what you want! Great piece.
You are taking a lot of heat for this piece in the comments BUT I FREAKING LOVE IT. MEGA SLEEPER ARTICLE
I have no interest in sports but this was a funny read and you shouldn’t apologize for what you write. Gotta take a break from everyday nonsense. Never ever apologize.
Matt, I'm an old lady and I love you for loving basketball even more than for the giant squid bon mot. A few summers ago, maybe 2013 after falling for Kawhi and all he promised, I was watching a very bad summer league game in New Zealand when the the announcer announced that if one was watching this particular game in summer league, one was a junkie. I'm sure you had better things to do. Keep your lovely mind open and keep writing any old thing you want.
Matt, any thought of covering the NBA draft live with your Useful Idiots partner in crime. I'd watch that over ESPN coverage in a heartbeat.
Zion is the ultimate fat-skilled player. He tore out of his damn shoes. This reminds me I don't get too much of an offseason from my addiction. Thanks for the break from politics!
A specialized field -- couldn't care less about NBA.
Total corporate media on Status Coup's Flint crime discovery would be of more interest -- that phones of all big enchiladas involved were ERASED for up-to-three year period -- hence they knew they are poisoning Flint population for YEARS....
But BLM supposedly. Lies after lies at state and local levels...
The NBA's support of communism v. liberty and SJW messaging does suck, but your article was funny/insightful and a blessing to the basketball lover
I like everything you write.