Read that last night meeting with all the players got real real.
I think resuming play is the right call. Not because I want them to but because I think they can keep the spotlight on the real story at hand by commanding national television audiences every night. If they want to stop the season I am all for that, but Iād like to see it done with purpose. Like all the players go to Washington in march/protest, or they go home to organize a series of protest in each of their home cities in a sign of solidarity. But to go home without a plan, doesnāt work for me.
Very well said
Your point is a good one, but I think it is difficult to still make a point and tell the real story by playing. The audience will be focused on the game and, when itās over, those who want to ignore the playersā message can. Of course, as you said, playing keeps the spotlight on the players, but I just think itās incredibly difficult to find a way to transform the audience they command into results by playing.
And, really, if this is about forcing action, a strike would really be the best option as it would force the hands of those in power ā namely, the owners ā and they could set demands to play again. An incredibly complex situation, and sort of comes down to what the players are trying to get out of this
Totally understand and agree with your point. This is an extremely complex issue, and to expect change to right a wrong that has been in existence for over 400 years is unreasonable. As I stated before I fully understand the position the players are in. I am a black male, Iāve been on the wrong end of police offers surveillance, and Iāve had to go toe-to-toe with an employer to fight for justice. Itās a terrible situation.
I do agree that forcing action is the most important issue at hand here. The cynic in me does not believe that staging a boycott will effectively force the owners to do anything of substance. I donāt believe thatās in their makeup, but I hope I am wrong. The only reason I think they should remain and play is as I said they are commanding the spotlight as a league and a unified force, and they have the moment. Thatās something that is highly important and can create momentum. How they wield that momentum from Florida? I donāt know. As I said, my fear is if they leave the bubble and the cameras go off, then we are left with only a select few being the voice of the voiceless. George Hill and Fred Van Fleet donāt get a national platforms to express their feelings if they arenāt in the bubble. The news outlets are only going to look for LeBron and co.
These are all extremely complex issues, and we need far more than 390 some odd people to change and entire culture, but already their actions are furthering the conversation which makes me think, no matter what they do, they are already making the correct decisions.
Very touching moment in tribute to Jackie Robinson. People noticed the NBAās actions. College football players helping with the change of the Mississippi flag show how important sports are and how an athlete can use their platform to fight for those at home who cant (due to having more than one job, fear of losing job, etc.)
The nod to Jackie Robinson was pretty sweet.
What separates Donovan Mitchel and Russell Westbrook from Casey Morsell in college?
All 3 are 6ā3 guards with 6ā9 wingspans. Donovan Mitchell was ranked 29th according to 247. Casey Morsell 56th. Westbrook 134th and was a preferred walk on (turned down other offers to play at UCLA as a walk on)
I think all 3 struggled at some point with their 3 point shot in college at some point. Mitchell averaged 7.4 pts per game his first year at Louisville. Westbrook averaged 3.4 as a freshmen at UCLA.
Both improved to 12-14 points per game as sophomores and were 2 and dones.
If Caseyās mental block on 3 pt shooting (he is capable and it opens up the rest of his game) ceases, does he take the same leap? I think both are more athletic than Morsell but Morsell has this midrange pull up thatā automatic.
Russell barely played his freshman year, so may not be fair to compare.
But I think athleticism and ball handling are the biggest separations. They got to the line much more often than Casey. They also shot substantially better FG% from both 2 and 3 than Casey.
Iām pulling for Casey to turn his shot around. I could see him maybe being more Devon Hall than Mitchell/Westbrook.
Tend to agree with @Hoohoohoo Iād say overall athleticism is the first difference that jumps out. Westbrook still struggles from the field or at least he did in the later years at OKC, itās less of an issue now because he basically only has to attempt layups with the Rockets system. But his athleticism is other wordly. He can get to anywhere on the court he wants to be with speed and strength. He also has a very aggressive mindset that makes him determined to get to those spots on the floor. Iād say those may also be two of the hardest things to teach/learn. Mindset and athleticism.
I think Casey still has a ton of upside. As you mentioned his frame allows for a ton of potential, and we saw he can move well on defense. The shooting adjustments may take time, and unfortunately if he is to become a slasher type player, we likely wonāt see the full extent of that inside the Hoos offense.
Even without the Hoos, these playoffs have been phenominal.
Dort looks like a very similar player to Keels. Same strong frame. Dort is the better defender but Keels is a very very good 3 point shooter. Shows that his frame has the potential to be a very solid defender
Definitely agree, have enjoyed watching all of these games.
Interesting hire. Pertains to Joe and Justin who are both with the nets
I think I like the hire. Always liked Nash and know he spent some time working with the Warriors as a player development consultant so itās not totally out of left field. If I had to guess, it may be good news for Joe and Justin. I imagine Nash will want to open the game up through tempo and spacing, which plays into their strengths especially for Joe as a spot up shooter.
Had they already announced they werenāt keeping Freshās arch enemy, Jaque Vaughn? People are saying this is a KD hire.
I think they had made that announcement. Totally a KD hire, apparently him and Nash are tight from their time in GS. And honestly given KDās history Iād think the Nets would be a little more likely to give in to keep him happy.
Yeah theyāre keeping him as an assistant. Woj says heāll be the leagueās best compensated coach. Think heās a good fit too.
Seen stuff saying that if the hired Mike DāAntoni it wouldnāt be totally out of no where. He coached Nash in PHX and he is basically the father of that 7 seconds type of play which I could see the nets going for, and Joe would be a crucial piece of that. DāAntoniās contract expires this year, and I donāt really see the rockets resigning him. Could definitely see him going to Brooklyn
@BDragon What do you think about this hire vs the rumor that KD and Kyrie really wanted to sign pop. (I think he had interest in going to brooklyn too). I think he wouldāve been great for that group of guys, on and off the court