Author Topic: NBA Master Thread  (Read 741255 times)

Offline ChaimMoskowitz

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Jun 2014
  • Posts: 6738
  • Total likes: 1097
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 1
  • Gender: Female
    • View Profile
Re: NBA Master Thread
« Reply #4780 on: July 02, 2018, 01:19:11 PM »
Is the LBJ move a retirement (family settle down in LA after basketball) move or a move to win more championships?
I just found a new supply of forks!

Offline EJB

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Sep 2012
  • Posts: 5409
  • Total likes: 254
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 15
    • View Profile
NBA Master Thread
« Reply #4781 on: July 02, 2018, 01:43:42 PM »
Is the LBJ move a retirement (family settle down in LA after basketball) move or a move to win more championships?
He made his decision without getting commitment from a star, it seems. Can’t be a win now, but he may have faith in magic and the lakers for later this year and next year. I think family made an impact on his decision.

Keep in mind that he could have played in philly, and philly could have possibly traded a package with Simmons for a package w Kawhi to address misfits if he wanted to win now. I’d think a Philly team with lebron would fare better than a laker team with lebron (and maybe boogie)

Offline ChaimMoskowitz

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Jun 2014
  • Posts: 6738
  • Total likes: 1097
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 1
  • Gender: Female
    • View Profile
Re: NBA Master Thread
« Reply #4782 on: July 02, 2018, 01:48:58 PM »
He made his decision without getting commitment from a star, it seems. Can’t be a win now, but he may have faith in magic and the lakers for later this year and next year. I think family made an impact on his decision.
George and Paul already committed. Durant said no so only one left is Leonard. Telling the big names don't want to play with him.
I just found a new supply of forks!

Offline jj1000

  • Administrator
  • Dansdeals Lifetime 10K Presidential Platinum Elite
  • **********
  • Join Date: Jun 2008
  • Posts: 13472
  • Total likes: 6096
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 29367
    • View Profile
  • Location: The value of a forum such as this one is not in that one can post a question and receive an answer, but in that the question has most likely been asked before, and the answer is available to him that will but only use the search function.
  • Programs: 1. Search on google. 2. Search in the right board of DDF with a general word or two. 3. Read the wiki. 4. Read the thread. 5. Ask away.
Re: NBA Master Thread
« Reply #4783 on: July 02, 2018, 01:52:30 PM »
Is the LBJ move a retirement (family settle down in LA after basketball) move or a move to win more championships?
If it were only championships, he wouldn't take max salary.
See my 5 step program to your left <--

(Real signature under my location)

Offline PillanSmye

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Aug 2015
  • Posts: 1028
  • Total likes: 68
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 1
    • View Profile
Re: NBA Master Thread
« Reply #4784 on: July 02, 2018, 04:11:10 PM »
Is the LBJ move a retirement (family settle down in LA after basketball) move or a move to win more championships?

It's an I Want To Be A Billionaire move.

He's now partnered with one of the country's most successful African American businessmen who is also a retired athlete in Magic.  And they share the same viewpoints on philanthropism/giving back to inner city youth.

He's in the entertainment capital of the world, which is what appears he wants to do after retirement as his way to reach that third comma.


Offline Dawie

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Jan 2015
  • Posts: 1611
  • Total likes: 491
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 1
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Location: KBLM
Re: NBA Master Thread
« Reply #4785 on: July 02, 2018, 04:13:32 PM »
It's an I Want To Be A Billionaire move.

He's now partnered with one of the country's most successful African American businessmen who is also a retired athlete in Magic.  And they share the same viewpoints on philanthropism/giving back to inner city youth.

He's in the entertainment capital of the world, which is what appears he wants to do after retirement as his way to reach that third comma.
how long till the Balls are sent packing
@cm you got odds on that?

Offline jj1000

  • Administrator
  • Dansdeals Lifetime 10K Presidential Platinum Elite
  • **********
  • Join Date: Jun 2008
  • Posts: 13472
  • Total likes: 6096
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 29367
    • View Profile
  • Location: The value of a forum such as this one is not in that one can post a question and receive an answer, but in that the question has most likely been asked before, and the answer is available to him that will but only use the search function.
  • Programs: 1. Search on google. 2. Search in the right board of DDF with a general word or two. 3. Read the wiki. 4. Read the thread. 5. Ask away.
Re: NBA Master Thread
« Reply #4786 on: July 02, 2018, 04:15:10 PM »
It's an I Want To Be A Billionaire move.

He's now partnered with one of the country's most successful African American businessmen who is also a retired athlete in Magic.  And they share the same viewpoints on philanthropism/giving back to inner city youth.

He's in the entertainment capital of the world, which is what appears he wants to do after retirement as his way to reach that third comma.


No doubt he will be a billionaire assuming his career keeps up.
See my 5 step program to your left <--

(Real signature under my location)

Offline ChaimMoskowitz

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Jun 2014
  • Posts: 6738
  • Total likes: 1097
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 1
  • Gender: Female
    • View Profile
Re: NBA Master Thread
« Reply #4787 on: July 02, 2018, 04:16:18 PM »
@cm you got odds on that?
None to soon for me!
I just found a new supply of forks!

Offline ChaimMoskowitz

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Jun 2014
  • Posts: 6738
  • Total likes: 1097
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 1
  • Gender: Female
    • View Profile
Re: NBA Master Thread
« Reply #4788 on: July 02, 2018, 04:17:04 PM »
He's in the entertainment capital of the world, which is what appears he wants to do after retirement as his way to reach that third comma.
He should stick to BB.
I just found a new supply of forks!

Offline Dan

  • Administrator
  • Dansdeals Lifetime 50K Diamond Elite
  • **********
  • Join Date: May 2008
  • Posts: 67601
  • Total likes: 16913
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 16442
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Location: CLE
  • Programs: UA GS, AA EXP, DL Dirt, Hyatt Glob, Fairmont Lifetime Plat, DD Diamond, Blocked By @NeriaKraus
Re: NBA Master Thread
« Reply #4789 on: July 02, 2018, 04:17:11 PM »
Is the LBJ move a retirement (family settle down in LA after basketball) move or a move to win more championships?
How was the crow? Well done again?
Save your time, I don't answer PM. Post it in the forum and a dedicated DDF'er will get back to you as soon as possible.

Offline EJB

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Sep 2012
  • Posts: 5409
  • Total likes: 254
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 15
    • View Profile
Re: NBA Master Thread
« Reply #4790 on: July 02, 2018, 04:17:43 PM »
If it were only championships, he wouldn't take max salary.
With his leadership role in the league even if he doesn’t need the money he’ll take a max deal.

Offline ChaimMoskowitz

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Jun 2014
  • Posts: 6738
  • Total likes: 1097
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 1
  • Gender: Female
    • View Profile
Re: NBA Master Thread
« Reply #4791 on: July 02, 2018, 04:19:39 PM »
How was the crow?
Not bad and you should try it but that will be hard since you won't commit to anything until it is 99.99% sure.
I just found a new supply of forks!

Offline EJB

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Sep 2012
  • Posts: 5409
  • Total likes: 254
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 15
    • View Profile
Re: NBA Master Thread
« Reply #4792 on: July 02, 2018, 04:19:51 PM »
how long till the Balls are sent packing
@cm you got odds on that?
I’m guessing he’ll be packaged in a related deal for Leonard (probably to get the assets SAS wants)

Offline ChaimMoskowitz

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Jun 2014
  • Posts: 6738
  • Total likes: 1097
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 1
  • Gender: Female
    • View Profile
Re: NBA Master Thread
« Reply #4793 on: July 02, 2018, 04:21:07 PM »
I’m guessing he’ll be packaged in a related deal for Leonard (probably to get the assets SAS wants)
Would anyone want those headaches?
I just found a new supply of forks!

Offline EJB

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Sep 2012
  • Posts: 5409
  • Total likes: 254
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 15
    • View Profile
Re: NBA Master Thread
« Reply #4794 on: July 02, 2018, 04:21:58 PM »
Would anyone want those headaches?
Knicks ? Their issue is they don’t have the assets..

Maybe CLE will take them. Would give them more airtime

Offline EJB

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Sep 2012
  • Posts: 5409
  • Total likes: 254
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 15
    • View Profile
Re: NBA Master Thread
« Reply #4795 on: July 02, 2018, 06:40:28 PM »
Now rondo is a laker. How long before Ball is dealt?

Offline PillanSmye

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Aug 2015
  • Posts: 1028
  • Total likes: 68
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 1
    • View Profile
Re: NBA Master Thread
« Reply #4796 on: July 02, 2018, 06:46:34 PM »
He should stick to BB.

And attitudes like that are exactly why he teamed up with Magic.  Because people told Magic the same thing.

Magic has since been involved in Starbucks, movie theaters, property development.

Magic now owns controlling interest in a life insurance/annuity corporation, owns part of the LA Dodgers, owns part of the WNBA LA Sparks, is co-owner of the new MLS Los Angeles Football Club expansion team.  And none of that is included in Magic Johnson Enterprises which has a market cap of ~$700mm.

Lebron's game show The Wall is considered fairly successful and has been licensed around the world to different markets including Canada, France, Italy and Israel. 

Offline PillanSmye

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Aug 2015
  • Posts: 1028
  • Total likes: 68
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 1
    • View Profile
Re: NBA Master Thread
« Reply #4797 on: July 02, 2018, 06:48:00 PM »
Now rondo is a laker. How long before Ball is dealt?

Ball is still on his rookie contract.  There's no urgency to deal him.  The urgency is Deng's contract.

Plus Ball's knee was hurt last year and the torn meniscus the team knew about would have probably had him fail any required physicals with other teams so I doubt  they even talked about him being in a trade package since it would get nullified.

Offline ChaimMoskowitz

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Jun 2014
  • Posts: 6738
  • Total likes: 1097
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 1
  • Gender: Female
    • View Profile
Re: NBA Master Thread
« Reply #4798 on: July 02, 2018, 06:52:43 PM »
And attitudes like that are exactly why he teamed up with Magic.  Because people told Magic the same thing.
Magic, Kobe and MJ are in a different category. LBJ isn't exactly the most loved person.
I just found a new supply of forks!

Offline skyguy918

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Mar 2011
  • Posts: 3810
  • Total likes: 826
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 1
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Location: Queens, NY
Re: NBA Master Thread
« Reply #4799 on: July 02, 2018, 07:46:07 PM »
Magic, Kobe and MJ are in a different category. LBJ isn't exactly the most loved person.
What do 'loved' and 'successful in business' have to do with each other? And Kobe is not in that category anyway.