BASKETBALL FROM A FANS PERSPECTIVE
It’s not his fault
All the drama surrounding Anthony Davis is not the fault of Magic Johnson. Everything else we can point an accusing finger beginning two years ago. He traded point guard D’Angelo Russell and drafted Lonzo Ball. Last spring, he worked out Mitchell Robinson (Knicks) and then drafted someone else (Moe Wagner), anybody seen Wagner on the court lately? “In his limited opportunity Robinson has showed that he has the potential to become one of the league’s next great centers.”* Yes, I think his ceiling is that high. As for Wagner maybe he can play we just don’t know. At this point I’m unsure the role he might have played in LeBron James choosing the Lakers.
All the drama surrounding Anthony Davis is not the fault of Magic Johnson. Everything else we can point an accusing finger beginning two years ago. He traded point guard D’Angelo Russell and drafted Lonzo Ball. Last spring, he worked out Mitchell Robinson (Knicks) and then drafted someone else (Moe Wagner), anybody seen Wagner on the court lately? “In his limited opportunity Robinson has showed that he has the potential to become one of the league’s next great centers.”* Yes, I think his ceiling is that high. As for Wagner maybe he can play we just don’t know. At this point I’m unsure the role he might have played in LeBron James choosing the Lakers.
We know this ahead of reading the
Hollywood arena provides LeBron plenty of opportunity to market his brand. I will repeat an earlier statement, whatever
is accomplished in the off-season must be a slam-dunk. I’m part of Laker Nation however my
expectations are much loftier than what’s been presented to date. Please give me something to say, “They are headed in the right direction”, I’m a little unsure currently. NOTE: As this was completed a report surfaced in
Bleacher Report. It claims, “The coaching staff begged Magic Johnson to
sign Robin Lopez and Julius Randle to
extensions.” Both players left in
free-agency, I hope this story isn’t true.
*Dylan_Burd NBADraft.net 3/08/2019
Forbes 400
NBA owners are a bunch of rich guys, it’s likely we knew this ahead of reading it hear. As Forbes 400 for 2018 provides us proof. Rather than provide dollar figures their position is denoted by a number. This is only 10 names and 30 teams how about the others you ask? Several teams (Warriors, Hawks as an example) have ownership groups rather than one individual. In addition a number of owners below contain a number of limited partners.
NBA owners are a bunch of rich guys, it’s likely we knew this ahead of reading it hear. As Forbes 400 for 2018 provides us proof. Rather than provide dollar figures their position is denoted by a number. This is only 10 names and 30 teams how about the others you ask? Several teams (Warriors, Hawks as an example) have ownership groups rather than one individual. In addition a number of owners below contain a number of limited partners.
Steve Ballmer, Clippers #14
Paul Allen estate, Blazers #21
Mickey Arison, Heat #49
Stanley Kroenke, Nuggets #58
Dan Gilbert, Cavs #71
Tilman Fertitta, Rockets #153
Mark Cuban, Mavs #190
Tom Gores, Pistons #190
Herb Simon, Pacers #251
Glen Taylor, Wolves #280
Paul Allen estate, Blazers #21
Mickey Arison, Heat #49
Stanley Kroenke, Nuggets #58
Dan Gilbert, Cavs #71
Tilman Fertitta, Rockets #153
Mark Cuban, Mavs #190
Tom Gores, Pistons #190
Herb Simon, Pacers #251
Glen Taylor, Wolves #280
Bits and Pieces
Arizona’s Sean Miller sounded like a guy on his way out the door. “Thank you for everything” were the first few of several words. You might remember Miller’s name was mentioned in the Adidas trial although he was never named as an individual of interest. A cloud hangs over Miller and the Arizona program for well over a year. I have no idea what to make of his status since all we hear are whispers of guilt.
Arizona’s Sean Miller sounded like a guy on his way out the door. “Thank you for everything” were the first few of several words. You might remember Miller’s name was mentioned in the Adidas trial although he was never named as an individual of interest. A cloud hangs over Miller and the Arizona program for well over a year. I have no idea what to make of his status since all we hear are whispers of guilt.
The drive-time guy was providing the
listener the world as he sees it. He was
discussing Chiefs football, but it could easily be transferred to the NBA. His contention the Chiefs “were over paying player X based on the position he plays and the wear and
tear on his body.” Player salaries
are an area I refrain comment and there is a clear reason. We have no idea how that payment affects the
bottom line, if for example a team releases a player and says “We saved $000,000,000” in cap space
then we know its economics. This guy can
spout his opinion until the cows come home it ain’t gonna change anything. Do you suppose the Kansas City Chiefs listen
to this guy and then make a player decision?
How about this drop from 30,000 feet, I
exaggerate a bit it really wasn’t that high?
Kansas basketball was ranked number one in both pre-season polls. The week 19 poll the final release prior to
the NCAA championship list Kansas at number 17 in the AP Top 25 and 18 in the
Coaches poll. That’s got to be the
largest drop by a number one team since they began polling way back when. Don’t slay me I’m only the messenger.
