thats impossible lmao
#sports
honest umbra
burnt cedar
It’s not impossible but it doesn’t work out well for tv
burnt cedar
The groups who are yet to play know they just need more than 3 points
And they’re through for 3rd
Teams who played first don’t have that advantage
To know what will take them through
sweet tree
honest umbra
so u think spain will make it?
honest umbra
portugal most likely makes it
burnt cedar
England will fall into 3rd place 
honest umbra
unless france blows them out
sweet tree
it may likely be Slovakia in 3rd
burnt cedar
Czech Republic and Croatia wins and England fall to 3rd
sweet tree
hard to determine who'll end up 3rd
unborn sandal
I think I got this
If two of
Croatia drawing Scotland
France beating Portugal by 4 AND Hungary not beating Germany
(Spain losing to Slovakia OR winning by 3) AND Poland not beating Sweden
Finland goes through
unborn sandal
If Spain draws they'll have 3 and 0 difference, that puts them above both Finland and Ukraine
sweet tree
yeah
unborn sandal
would be super wank from them qualifying that way 
burnt cedar
Spain drawing all 3 games reminds me of when New Zealand were the only undefeated team at the 2010 World Cup
3 draws
burnt cedar
Yea
honest umbra
1-0
sweet tree
isn't that what Portugal did
honest umbra
new zealand kits >>>
unborn sandal
we actually qualified to the ro16 in the 98 world cup by drawing all three matches lol
Italy beat both Cameroon and Austria, and they drew each other, so they ended with 2 points
unborn sandal
1998 WC 
sweet tree
well if spain draw, they would have 0 gd which puts them ahead of Ukraine for 3rd
but hard to say given other groups still have to play
unborn sandal
hold up, we're playing already
Chile vs Uruguay
hidden rampart
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jy_NEIwYN3E <@!164215302689783811>
“That game wasn’t on me imma stand on that”
It was, he left Ben Simmons out there for 36 minutes!
unborn sandal
it's not a Chile-Uruguay match if there isn't a yellow card in each side before minute 20 
dim kettle
unborn sandal
YEEEEEEEEES
rustic ore
https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/1407005396372447232
That's what I'm wondering, just don't know what QB could've potentially rubbed Brady the wrong way to the point of being referred to as a motherfucker, unless he just swears like a sailor and does that with multiple people
Best guess would be SF
dim kettle
It may have also been the Bears.
rustic ore
Dude grew up in Cali and was a big 49ers fan, I'm sure he would've enjoyed playing for his childhood fav team
On a side note
Good for Carl, always seemed like a decent dude from the snippets we're privy to as fans from mic'd up sessions
dim kettle
Hell, knowing the Niners luck, he would've been injured like everyone else on that team.
rustic ore
Still though, extremely stupid in hindsight
Even if you want to even the scales and say Brady and Jimmy G both at 100% throughout the year Jimmy doesn't come anywhere close to Brady's level
bitter rover
which country looks the strongest so far in the european championship?
proud coyote
Even if you want to even the scales and say Brady and Jimmy G both at 100% throu...
brady had just come off his worst year in a WHILE, as a 42 year old man.
rustic ore
With arguably the worst receiving core in the league
proud coyote
Jimmy had been pretty decent that year and as the year had progressed he'd been looking better and better
I mean, he had edelman that year. By all advanced metrics it was as much of a regression on his part as his teammates
it's easy to say in hindsight but after 2019 people were saying Brady was done
sweet tree
which country looks the strongest so far in the european championship?
a bit too soon to say but I would say Italy & Netherlands for me. With Germany right behind them in terms of performance. I had France winning the Euros as they've got the most / best stacked team in the tournament.
proud coyote
which country looks the strongest so far in the european championship?
not sweden
sweet tree
lul
bitter rover
not sweden
hey, we did 0-0 against spain 
sweet tree
isak is a fun player to watch I'll say
proud coyote
more a reflection of spain at this point one goal in two games against Sweden and Poland
sweet tree
yeah they've fallen
proud coyote
Slovakia scored more against Poland
bitter rover
i think its sweden poland on wednesday
havnt been able to see any game yet, but on wednesday ill make sure i will
dim kettle
It was easy to say Brady was washed in 2019. Even I thought so when the Bucs signed him. Hindsight is, when Phillip Dorsett is one of your top receivers all year for the Pats there should be red flags everywhere.
bitter rover
dont even know who this isak guy is
honest umbra
oli
proud coyote
@rustic ore @dim kettle
proud coyote
this is the paramount example of peoples' attitudes at the time
sweet tree
hes a promising Swedish youngster
honest umbra
plays for rso in la liga and plays barca often
so i see him a lot
always dread him, so talented
proud coyote
seahawks sub, btw
dim kettle
I wanted the Bucs to keep Winston. That was my mind set at that time.
proud coyote
honestly, he would have been good lol
not Brady good but better than he was in 2019
honest umbra
this isnt gonna happen but if winston wins the title with NO, can we grant him as the best saints QB ever?
proud coyote
takes a bit for QBs to get used to the Arians system and despite the interceptions he produced
dim kettle
I'm always gonna be a Jameis defender.
honest umbra
i too actually like jameis
and want him to play over hill 120%
i think its absurd people even think hill is a remotely good QB
bitter rover
will keep that in mind when i watch on wednesday
honest umbra
forsberg is awesome too, oli
bitter rover
seems like the whole team is new
dim kettle
Brady's picks last year were all very similar to ones Winston threw in 2019. Brady just never threw many balls downfield in double coverage like Jameis did.
bitter rover
where is zlatan? ljungberg? larsson? 
bitter rover
henke larsson is even grey haired now lmao
honest umbra
arent u grey haired?
bitter rover
...
honest umbra
its funny
bitter rover
not bad
honest umbra
when is messi playing, mala?
honest umbra
against paraguay?
sweet tree
argentina vs paraguay
honest umbra
they're defensively sound
arent they?
might need messi
i heard aguero might start today
honest umbra
lol yea
di maria too
and paredes back becuz lo celso injured
de paul gonna have to be amazing today
hes been rlly good
hes gonna destroy us when he joins atm lol
sweet tree
de paul probably their best midfielder imo
honest umbra
simeone is gonna turn him into a beast
robust grotto
I don’t follow CONMEBOL, how’s it been?
robust grotto
Damn I didn’t know that. They have amazing fans too
sweet tree
ive not seen ever my game, just a few here and there so not very invested.... also this new format is weird
yeah
robust grotto
New format?
sweet tree
the passionate fans would've helped down there
group stages is a bit pointless
2 groups of 5 teams with 4 of the 5 qualifying to the quarterfinals
it used to be 3 groups of 4, with 6 qualifying directly and the best 2 3rd teams getting a spot for the knockout rounds
robust grotto
oh shit - that is odd
sweet tree
they couldn't invite other countries, I think it's probably due to covid. They usually invite 2 countries
South America only has 10 teams so it's hard to make a tournament with just those 10.
Copa America 2016 had 16 teams, was probably the best one imo. Also it being the 100th anniversary of the competition made it more special lol
sweet tree
when is messi playing, mala?
he's starting
robust grotto
ah that’s right, I forget about that. I remember Japan in a recent one
sweet tree
yeah, Qatar was aslo in 2019
honest umbra
he's starting
wheres the starting 11
honest umbra
thats crazyyyyyy
but paul has been amazing
thats an amazing lineup though
WAIT
OTAMENDI IS OUT TOO
sweet tree
ye
sweet tree
no lautaro and no otamendi
sweet tree
you said lo celso was injured right
honest umbra
yup
came off and had ice on his feet last game
lo celso and messi have good chemistry
honest umbra
acuna did deserve to start though
unborn sandal
Brereton made an assist lol
I expected him to be a decent rotation player, but he's better than three generic Liga MX wingers in a trenchcoat
sweet tree
he looks good on the ball too
sweet tree
ah
honest umbra
i just hope this team wins..
so hes not like
"omg they suck back to reset"
they technically havent lost in their last 15 games
pezzella is apparently good in serie a and prob way better than otamendi
papu is gonna be key today
sweet tree
I like that scaloni went with an all out attack option, they seem to struggle to score the 2nd one
anyways if they win today will go first in the group
honest umbra
i love this lineup, only 2 changes i would make is acuna for tag and paul for rodriguez
unborn sandal
due to the lack of time to work together, NT managers sometimes overrate experience
We keep starting Vidal who is at like 40%
sweet tree
probably rest key players vs bolivia
honest umbra
i love the hustle of gonzalez and ofc lautaro is class but aguero/di maria deserve minute
yea if they win today
they can rest messi
sweet tree
yep
unborn sandal
Suárez scored I think
sweet tree
hmm
honest umbra
went down as vidal OG
unborn sandal
What I want to understand...
We have Maripán (1.94m), Sierralta (1.93m), then we put Roco (1.91m) to replace injured Maripán,
and yet the one fighting the ball with Vecino before the goal (1.89m) is Medel (1.71m)
sweet tree
medel is p much like a bulldog
not a guy you would wanna play against if I'm being honest
unborn sandal
as small as he is the only player I have seen Medel struggling with through a whole match, is Cahill who was an aerial beast on his own
tall temple
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxkuIJDcT-Y&feature=youtu.be
not failed yet
process still continues after ben simmons trade
👍
honest umbra
but]
celest zephyr
nah it ain't over yet
honest umbra
who would take him?
celest zephyr
embiid is still there
honest umbra
his value literally dropped astronmically
celest zephyr
In all seriousness someone will take simmons
celest zephyr
if you give up simmons and an asset like a first
honest umbra
but u wont get as much for him anymore
celest zephyr
you're getting somethng
honestly do it for cj
that's the best realistic trade now
honest umbra
cj and embiid dont do anything together
sweet tree
DI MARIA
celest zephyr
and harris for some other pieces
sweet tree
WARRA BALL
honest umbra
papu is nice
dim kettle
Stamkos scoring at even strength in the playoffs. Don’t see that often
celest zephyr
tampa shooting a lot early
dim ledge
WHAT A BALL FROM DI MARIA
That shit was nasty
dim kettle
What a take away Yanni!
celest zephyr
tampa score twice
dim kettle
Also Yanni owned Green there.
He shot the puck right at him and deflected into the net
celest zephyr
new york islanders not looking good
dim kettle
Twitter
celest zephyr
tampa dominant
celest zephyr
hard to blame varlamov much
celest zephyr
the islanders' defense has been awful
dim ledge
Literally!
celest zephyr
8 odd man rushes so far
dim kettle
Ranger salt. 
celest zephyr
just making too many bad plays
dim kettle
The Bolts had a reverse card in hand.
I didn't even notice, they brought in top prospect Sorokin into the game.
honest umbra
LMAOOO
celest zephyr
had to try something
celest zephyr
but they're playing like shit so idk how that'll help
dim kettle
Happens.
Sorokin should be starter next year anyways.
Magic users actually acknowledging the Bolts. Weird.
sweet tree
what was offside about that?? <@!381508877017153538>
messi was offside, di maria's shot went in messi's trajectory which could be considered as blocking the GK's view
anyways argentina kinda left the foot off the gas once they scored, they seem to struggle to contain possession but we'll see
honest umbra
he didnt touch anything
and def wasnt blocking his view
he made the block lmao
this def isnt chalked off if brazil get a goal like this
sweet tree
doesn't really need to touch the ball tho, just needs to be in the trajectory. Idk, I don't think it's a bad call
celest zephyr
that was a lot of posts
celest zephyr
seems okay
celest zephyr
NYI done
dim kettle
Hey, at least Isles fans can switch to some NBA- OH WAIT!
It's strange how there's no NBA tonight.
tall temple
who would take him?
Simmons Hill thybulle and a first for brogdon and levert
celest zephyr
the pacers would instantly take that
dim kettle
Stammer is looking for the hat trick rn.
simple seal
Clippers have played every two days the whole playoffs so far I think
celest zephyr
that's a lot for brogdon and levert
celest zephyr
the pacers would do that
tall temple
Just woth the players alone doesn’t feel like enough since Simmons value dropped hella
smoky fable
interested in any spurs players?
celest zephyr
spurs players wouldn't move the needle
tall temple
Dejounte derozan and white
dim kettle
Dude, watch the Bulls trade for Ben.
tall temple
Dude made two good trades and thought he was the shit
celest zephyr
i'd keep simmons for a bigger trade
maybe derozan but i wouldn't personally move simmons for either dejounte or white
tall temple
Derozan could work
dim kettle
Because Chicago needs someone whose more inaccurate than Trubisky.
tall temple
😭
celest zephyr
trubisky is a bill now
tall temple
I still think trading for brogdon and levert is the best out realistically
celest zephyr
that's a good one
tall temple
Like there’s no way we’re getting Beal or lillard
dim kettle
trubisky is a bill now
Someone has to replace him. 
celest zephyr
derozan is another guy
tall temple
starting lineup would go crazy
celest zephyr
cj might a bit out of reach but not impossible
dim kettle
Ben would fit perfect in the lolz in Chicago.
tall temple
Brogdon curry levert Harris embiid
With milton and maxey off the bench
And Danny green if we could keep him
celest zephyr
going to be interesting to see what they look for
what they get for simmons and probably tobias is going to be huge for their future
tall temple
When you have maxey and Milton he’s useless
celest zephyr
thybulle might have to go
tall temple
He didn’t shoot well which is what he was supposed to do
celest zephyr
in a trade
tall temple
Yeah
His lack of scoring kills us sometimes
And he’s another guy you could hack late in the game
celest zephyr
he's just a 3 and d guy
tall temple
Because he hasn’t shot over 60% from the ft line in his career
dim kettle
celest zephyr
odd that he's shooting ben simmons levels
tall temple
And this year he shot 45% or something
He doesn’t get many calls anyways because he’s lurking at the perimeter but isn’t efficient whatsoever when he does get fouled
He’s a 30% 3pt shooter as well
tall temple
he can progress hopefully
celest zephyr
idk i might just take what value you can get for him now
tall temple
I think Morey should try to keep him at least because if you trade Simmons he’ll be able to fill that defensive stopper role
When players were guarded by him I think they had the lowest shooting percentage
celest zephyr
he should try but realistically to get good deals for simmons and harris you
re going to have to give up other things
dim kettle
5-0 Bolts. This game is basically over now.
celest zephyr
their perimeter defense will suck if they lose simmons and thybulle though
celest zephyr
2-2
smoky fable
their perimeter defense will suck if they lose simmons and thybulle though
need guys that can shoot though
Sixers need a starting point guard bad
dim kettle
The Lightning apparently took Pulock's last second block personally
celest zephyr
29-10 shots for tampa
yeah they need shooters
really need what thybulle is supposed to do
but can't do on offense
dim kettle
Matt Martin trying to be tough guy again.
smoky fable
lottery tomorrow
who are the magic sending?
You think the raptors get the first pick? @celest zephyr
dim kettle
Raptors could get the first pick actually. That maybe a dark horse prediction
celest zephyr
huh they are 7th
dim kettle
It would be another example of how stupid the lottery is but it's possible.
smoky fable
Pelicans have jumped up before
dim kettle
Just think about it. Usually the top 3 teams with the highest odds usually never get's the 1st pick.
Also 6-0 Bolts.
The only team I don't want getting the first pick is the Bulls. Because that's like a double whammy for the Magic.
tall temple
their perimeter defense will suck if they lose simmons and thybulle though
Depends on which trade they do
Using the brogdon and levert one as an example they’re both pretty good defenders
At least I think levert is
I know brogdons supposed to be good
On Defense
dim kettle
God, Barzal just cheap shot Rutta after the period ended.
This is starting to feel like the Panthers series all over again.
honest umbra
6-0?
tall temple
Yeah
dim kettle
Twitter
celest zephyr
levert feels like only a hypothetical
smoky fable
levert feels like only a hypothetical
health is something to consider for him.
celest zephyr
health is something to consider for him.
yeah his health is a big issue
robust grotto
https://twitter.com/JFreshHockey/status/1407150593119035393?s=20
Finally. Few GMs anger me more than Treliving and I’m not even a flames fan
dim kettle
Flames have pissed me off more times than not the last 5-6 years.
robust grotto
I’m with you lol couldn’t imagine how their fans feel
dim kettle
They were done the moment they gave up 7 unanswered goals after scoring 3 in the first period last year.
celest zephyr
this is cruel and unusual punishment for any islanders fans who are still watching
robust grotto
Which basically led them to over pay on those Canuck UFAs lol
the isles have super passionate fans. Most of which are Jet/Met fans. ( which I am too lol ) they’re used to cruel things
dim kettle
Make that 8 goals.
celest zephyr
TD and 2 point conversion
dim kettle
If this isn't a undressing. IDK what is.
robust grotto
They can still win game 6 like 2-1 and everyone will forget this. Isles have a roster full of mosquitoes
celest zephyr
they are lucky this is one game
robust grotto
For real
I dislike them by the way, had to put that out there lol
it’s definitely cruel to play your worst game of the season at this point of the year
dim kettle
They can still win game 6 like 2-1 and everyone will forget this. Isles have a r...
I know the Isles full well. They still have the same problem they had against the Bolts last year. They can't score enough. I think they only had one PP goal against Vasy rn. IDK if that can win you 4 games against the Bolts.
robust grotto
They desperately need to start keeping possession more to even have a chance
dim kettle
The one thing I'm surprised hasn't happened this series yet is no games have went to OT.
robust grotto
Agree
celest zephyr
crazy for how many one score games there have been
dim kettle
It could still happened. But the problem comes is the Isles still can't score enough goals. Even with that great Barry Trotz defense, it doesn't work out against a team like the Lightning.
In an OT situation.
Okay, the Mets losing 1-0 is such a Met thing to do.
robust grotto
We won the earlier game of the doubleheader so all good in my books
dim kettle
The NL East is such a joke considering all the suppose talent that's suppose to be in that division.
robust grotto
Back to Calgary, I do hope they blow it up this summer. But Tkachuk is the wrong dude
facts
dim kettle
Flames might have to do all of it. But hey, the Flames can at least suck in their new arena in a few years.
robust grotto
Is it even official
I recall the issue being the city refuses to pay for, so the owners are in a stalemate
dim kettle
Valimaki?
robust grotto
I guess yeah, this was his first season
dim kettle
I'm assuming Zary and Pelletier are there too.
robust grotto
they have some goaltender that was on Canada WJC I think?? But my point is, I don’t know their pool and they aren’t exactly young and upcoming
Yes Pelletier
I think the goalie was Dustin Wolf, USA rather
robust grotto
Welcome
celest zephyr
spencer knight was on it
dim kettle
Yes.
dim kettle
And I hate that my Bolts will have to deal with Spencer Knight for years to come.
robust grotto
Makes things “fun”
dim kettle
First time I ever wanted the Panthers to go to hell. Only took 18 years of being a Bolts fan for that to happen.
robust grotto
Bolts will just draft some 5’9 scoring winger from Quebec in the 6th round, no need to worry
celest zephyr
as a leafs fan not envying having to do the same thing.
robust grotto
I’m a Rangers fan. Half the teams and fan bases dislike us lmao
dim kettle
I’m a Rangers fan. Half the teams and fan bases dislike us lmao
I think that's more of we hate the OG 6 teams kind of hate.
robust grotto
A lot has to do with NYC stigma as well. Philly, Boston, Buffalo, Pittsburgh, DC, Florida team all naturally dislike us in all sports
dim kettle
I grew up in a Devils fan family. So even as a Bolts fan I love making fun of King Henrik and his zero cups jokes.
robust grotto
Welp
celest zephyr
surprised the islanders twitter even bothered to post the score
robust grotto
We can absolutely skip those jokes lmfao
dim kettle
All I have to say is "Henrique! It's over" and you probably will get PTSD.
robust grotto
The TB loss in game 7 hurts more than Henrique it’s over tbh
We would’ve beaten CHI in 15
dim kettle
The TB loss in game 7 hurts more than Henrique it’s over tbh
That game was stressful for me. That series was stressful as a whole.
I didn't even think the Bolts were even gonna make it to the 3rd round that year.
robust grotto
are you from the tri state ?
dim kettle
I live in the Tampa area.
robust grotto
true, you mentioned devs family so figured I’d ask
dim kettle
But I lived in NJ when I was very young.
That's why I said most of my family are Devil fans.
robust grotto
I’m from NJ lol
dim kettle
Yeah, I sometimes visit up there.
robust grotto
Nice nice
but anyway yeah that 15 series was real close. That was the start of this current TB team as well. Really
Remember “the triplets”
dim kettle
I still miss that paring.. I honestly miss when Tyler Johnson wasn't invisible in most times.
robust grotto
He’s fallen off a cliff
actually I’ll give him last years playoff, he wasn’t bad iirc
dim kettle
For the contract he has now, Just being mediocre just hurts.
Another 3-4 years of this.
robust grotto
practically every team has one of those
I’m happy no GM took him while he was waived last summer. No favors to TB please and thanks ( no offense lol )
dim kettle
We tried putting him in waiver claims. But no sucker wanted to take him. Jim Benning disappointed me.
dim kettle
Man, free agency is gonna be a nightmare for us. Coleman most likely gone, Goodrow gone, Colton maybe going to Seattle.
robust grotto
Benning is the working on being the new Chiarelli
Honestly though, knock on wood, if all goes to plan here then it was worth it
dim kettle
Vancouver seriously needs to take Jim's phone and laptop away from him in July.
One cup was worth it enough. I don't like how BriseBois is giving away 1st round picks like candy but when you have Stamkos and Kuch signed long term you can wake up feeling dangerous sometimes.
robust grotto
Dude it’s always in July lmao
smoky fable
Mookie betts is very good
honest umbra
not this year but im glad to see he hit a HR
and hes a defensive beast so i love him
dim kettle
Boston fans cry in a corner
To think Boston only got rid of him because they were being cheap.
honest umbra
tbf they got verdugo from us
who's been a blessing for them
and been better than betts this szn
smoky fable
Yeah I thought he was fine for them
honest umbra
very personality dominant
dim kettle
Nah, I still think a lot of them are still very sad about Mookie not being there. Mostly the motive as to why he's not there.
Speaking of Boston. OMG Wander Franco gonna be playing against Boston tomorrow.
dim kettle
I'm watching that Dodgers Padres game rn. And all I hear is White Sox TV announcer Jason Benetti commentating it on ESPN.
honest umbra
jason benetti is on?
dim kettle
On the ESPN feed.
honest umbra
im watching it on dodgers broadcast with joe davis and orel hershiser
smoky fable
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcVTSIbE_zw&ab_channel=BucsRaysBoltsBucsRaysBolt...
one win away
If the knights advance, I hope the Lightning sweep them.
I really do
Also, if Cade ends up with Toronto, man that would be something. I trust them to develop players, as they have done earlier. And they have talent to be a playoff team.
dim ledge
habs-tbl final please
dim kettle
honest umbra
PLEASEEEEEE
night dagger
Chris Lee sucks. Fuck Vegas
dim ledge
Fuck Vegas
dim kettle
With the power of Grit and Veteranosity. You too can fuck Vegas out of the playoffs.
smoky fable
let's hope
dim ledge
Bergevin just shows up to McCrimmons house
Vegas folds the series
I want to pay someone to make a Yakuza edit where Bergevin throws his jacket off to reveal a Yakuza stylised Youppi tattoo
celest zephyr
😝
honest umbra
U good bro?
rustic ore
Holy crap, slept through the game but I don’t think I’ve ever seen a score that lopsided before, 8-0 
Hope Rutta is okay
simple seal
Most lopsided playoff result in 20 years for what I have seen
burnt cedar
Attack on Liverpool https://twitter.com/lfc/status/1407238294405066752?s=21
Twitter
rustic ore
I’m sure this was posted the other day but a funny thought just occurred to me
Nothing like driving a lambo while carrying an uzi to make you feel like you’re in GTA
honest umbra
Nothing like driving a lambo while carrying an uzi to make you feel like you’re ...
It’s a fun time
smoky fable
Nothing like driving a lambo while carrying an uzi to make you feel like you’re ...
a lot of stuff happened in the nfl
Nba lottery day
smoky fable
That would be something
celest zephyr
they have more than a 50% chance of that
rustic ore
They did in 2018 as well, and they ended up picking out of the top 4 instead
So I'm gonna need Lady Luck to be a bit nice to the instead for once
celest zephyr
oh right
pretty sure they got mo bamba then
there are like at least 10 or 11 players drafted below him the magic would probably rather have thanhim
oh wendell carter jr is actually a magic player lol
rustic ore
there are like at least 10 or 11 players drafted below him the magic would prob...
Tell me about it
Our now former HC just wouldn't play him
They desperately need a shooter
celest zephyr
hard to play a guy like him when you have a ton of pfs and centres
rustic ore
Got my fingers crossed that not only does ORL end up with a top 4 pick but also lands any of Cade, Kuminga, or either of the Jalens
celest zephyr
can't wait for them to draft another pf/centre that can't shoot
celest zephyr
it would be funnier for them to draft a guy and then swap him for mobley
hazy jacinth
Got my fingers crossed that not only does ORL end up with a top 4 pick but also ...
hopeful much?
Rockets prolly getting Cade
dim kettle
I can’t wait for the Magic to get the 6th pick and the Bulls get the first pick.
dim kettle
celest zephyr
Hahaha
Sizers fans should have know what to expect after that clip of Ben Simmons missing the ocean last summer
simple seal
In just 2 periods they scored 6 lol
celest zephyr
The oilers, blues , wild and capitals are the only teams that played in the nhl playoffs that have no game with as many or more points than ben simmons had in game 7 in a playoff game
dim kettle
outer tartan
i hope that the czech republic will win
restive sundial
smoky fable
https://twitter.com/PompeyOnSixers/status/1407357407647481859
Trying not to damage Simmons’ value.
Smart move by Morey
Don’t take these things at face value
dim kettle
Same clown organization that thought Doc "Choke on these Ribs" Rivers was gonna bring different results for the Sixers this year.
celest zephyr
LOL
in all seriousness they are trying to not dent simmons value more
and also tobias
dim kettle
Trust the Process is turning into Trust the Perennial Second Round Playoff Elimination. 
dim kettle
*Trust the Perennial Disappointment
celest zephyr
Leafs have become Trust next year being different
dim kettle
Oh next year is always different for the Leafs. They find new ways to not make it past the 1st round.
smoky fable
Sixers front office was a mess
hidden rampart
https://twitter.com/PompeyOnSixers/status/1407357407647481859
Are you joshing me?
celest zephyr
*Trust not choking next year
smoky fable
Morey needs to be smart this off-season
He’s not getting Beal though with just Simmons
dim kettle
I just love picking on the vocal minority of Sixer fans that like to talk shit on reddit and twitter to Trust Mah Process; even when it's year 8-9 of this process and nothing to show for it.
celest zephyr
I'd love to see pop get livid at simmons for not trying to improve on offense
dim kettle
Lesson to learn from all this. Tanking and getting draft capital doesn't mean shit when the people running the show don't know how to draft.
celest zephyr
hey at least now you know that the regular season means nothing
smoky fable
beal?
It was reported that Morey was holding out for a max player like Beal. Yeah, he’s going to get someone like McCollum though.
dim kettle
hey at least now you know that the regular season means nothing
The Bolts know this too well before 2020.
smoky fable
Siren, are the Orlando Magic point guards good?
They need shooting guards correct more?
dim kettle
Fultz shows promise despite the ACL tear. I'm more looking for SG position.
dim kettle
I feel like the Magic are gonna be at 5-6 pick
smoky fable
That would suck
The wolves got enough top picks
Cavs too
Maybe throw a bone to the kings?
dim kettle
That's what happens when you only have a 14% chance of winning the lottery. Gonna have that forced parity in the league that still doesn't exist in the NBA mind you.
smoky fable
Don’t know if the kings draft green or Mobley if they get 2. I don’t think why care too much about Bagley
smoky fable
That's what happens when you only have a 14% chance of winning the lottery. Gonn...
Star driven league
Think the Magic get 2 or 3
dim kettle
Star Driven League but it has never been this bad.
smoky fable
Worst case 4
smoky fable
Star Driven League but it has never been this bad.
I prefer over the warriors cavs era
100%
celest zephyr
its now become where a rookie contract player can get pissed off
smoky fable
Zion
celest zephyr
and publically say he wants to leave
smoky fable
Luka
celest zephyr
tbf to zion even though he's played 1.5 seasons only the pelicans have made some of the dumbest moves ever
around a guy who scores only in the paint
smoky fable
Griffin has been really dumb
Extending Adams was a foolish move
And Bledsoe is just mediocrity incarnate
celest zephyr
its going to be his third coach in three years
smoky fable
Have to get it right
dim kettle
Lots of things in the league I just hate. I don't watch enough of it, but what the fuck happened to having defense? There's no defense anymore and every player wants to go ring chase instead of building teams and building a relationship with the city you're playing in.
smoky fable
Atkinson would be nice
smoky fable
Lots of things in the league I just hate. I don't watch enough of it, but what t...
Don’t mind it if they’re buy out players or players past their prime
But superteams are bad
celest zephyr
the pelicans have to realize that if they screw this hire up zion will have a different coach for every year of his rookie contract
celest zephyr
he at this point might as well just sign for one year after and become an ufa
dim kettle
Like, IDK how the NBA is a healthy league when 98% of teams are fucked from the beginning.
Just skip to the 3rd round and the Finals.
The regular season means absolutely nothing these days.
dim kettle
Because everyone's getting injured or choking.
It's probably gonna go back to the status quo next season.
smoky fable
Nah
Still think the quick turnaround will still be an issue to the health of players
For next season
Can’t change choking
celest zephyr
there are sometimes good second round series
this year was good for 3 out of 4 of them
smoky fable
And only the sixers really got eliminated this round due to choking
smoky fable
this year was good for 3 out of 4 of them
Even with injuries, it was still an entertaining watch.
dim kettle
You know the sad part is I don't even think these are the most boring years of the NBA. From 99 to 2007. You couldn't watch the NBA Finals without falling asleep. Like scores of 76-63, 80-74.
smoky fable
I prefer this over knowing the outcome
smoky fable
You know the sad part is I don't even think these are the most boring years of t...
I watched the Suns during that time and they were fun to watch.
Too bad they lost in the postseason.
dim kettle
Even with the parity in the NBA rn in the playoffs. There just isn't that rivalry playoff atmosphere you would see in the NBA playoffs over 10-15 years ago. Like the Hawks and Bucks series coming up. Why should either team hate each other. Especially when the league has gotten so soft over the years.
Look at the Bolts and Isles series rn. You can tell that both teams really hate each other and it makes for exciting games.
celest zephyr
there are some kinda rivalries
like the boston - toronto series last year
doubt there wasn't at least some dislike there
philly - boston is kinda one
but yeah after cleveland - golden state and golden state - houston ended
there's been no real actual rivalry
dim kettle
I can't even call Boston and Philly a real legitimate rivalry. There hasn't been that Early 2000's Lakers vs Kings type of rivalry that matters to the league in the regular or post season.
celest zephyr
yeah
dim kettle
You have the Lakers and Clippers. Okay, they both play in LA that doesn't really count as a real heated rivalry. Okay, Lebron and AD vs Kawhi and PG13. Okay, why they should they hate each other? Why should they have a problem with each other? Kawhi already beat Lebron in a NBA Finals, he has no business hating Lebron. Okay, there's George, but be honest, who gives a crap?
smoky fable
Hard to have a rivalry when the nba was dominated by the warriors and cavs for 5 years
smoky fable
You have the Lakers and Clippers. Okay, they both play in LA that doesn't really...
Outside of the rivalry, I’m just the glad that the basketball is fun to watch.
What good does a rivalry do if it’s one sided or both teams suck
dim kettle
It isn't a real rivalry then.
smoky fable
Than the cavs warriors rivalry was really only for two years then
Since the warriors basically dominated that matchup
dim kettle
There was still that thought in your mind that maybe Lebron could beat the Warriors every year though. But those 4 NBA Finals were more of a microcosm of how unhealthy the league was and how the one and done of the NBA draft and the rise of superteams.
NBA has to do something about the superteam problem eventually. Someway, somehow.
smoky fable
Tried to do that with the Supermax
dim kettle
robust grotto
The NBA has no need to stop super teams. Super teams sell jerseys, they sell out buildings home and away, they’re the most marketable games for TV as well
smoky fable
Also helps that they’re in big markets too
dim kettle
The problem comes when owners of other teams have a problem with it. 2011 lockout happened for a reason ya know.
dim kettle
Owners need to draft better then!
Then you realize the NBA does this lottery shit and star players like Zion are already bitching a storm before the teams could draft better.
smoky fable
Think the Pelicans still underachieved though
robust grotto
Like Golden State for example, 3 of their big 4 at the time were all drafted. GS was in big market area that had small market following. Dug themselves out
yeah true, it’s an issue with NBA players. Teams like NO losing AD and potentially Zion in a 3-4 span isn’t fair to the owners
Can’t believe I’m defending owners lmao
dim kettle
When 98% of the league is fucked from the beginning. It's not a healthy league no matter how jerseys sales and big markets do. The ratings are already a indicator of this
robust grotto
There’s no easy answer. It’s obvious that players want super teams. I’m sure the league loves it too. But you’re right about the owners having issue
dim kettle
You have 30 teams every team should have a fighting chance of winning a championship. Yet more times than not there's only 3-4 teams that actually have a chance of winning each year.
But this is coming from a guy who watches Hockey that's nothing but parity every year and everyone has a shot for the cup.
smoky fable
Knights don’t count?
robust grotto
the odds of a “weaker” team going on a hot playoff run to win it all is higher in hockey than most sports, for sure
dim kettle
Baseball, Football aren't that far either. The NFL has made a name out of itself from teams going worst to first every year.
Compared to the NBA where teams like the T-Wolves and Pistons are just in mediocrity for years and years with no hope in sight.
celest zephyr
the nba just has a bunch of mediocre teams
the cavs feel like they are just going to be stuck there
robust grotto
that’s true too. How long have the Kings been irrelevant for lol
celest zephyr
about as long as the leafs not being able to win a playoff series
robust grotto
I don’t remember the kings being relevant in 2004 hahah
celest zephyr
they made the playoffs last in 2006
still can't believe the incompetent timberwolves broke their streak before the leafs
robust grotto
holy shit ! I would’ve never guessed that
dim kettle
Lot of the shit the Kings did is an example of their own doing. They had Tyreke Evans and Boogie Cousins and couldn't do shit with them.
smoky fable
That kings team was middling and mediocre in a stacked western conference
Also cousins was kind of a locker room cancer back then
dim kettle
Cancer with superstar talent
dim kettle
I mean, Reggie Miller was a cancer for years and still had some success.
smoky fable
I don’t know if I’d consider him a cancer to the team when he stayed there his whole career
Kings wanted to get rid of Cousins in his prime for Hield
celest zephyr
and now hield's bloated contract forced them to get rid of bogdanovic
dim kettle
Kings are just a stupidly run organization
Such a damn shame they have my favorite colors and unis in the league IMO.
celest zephyr
at this point i'm considering quitting being a leafs fan if the kings end their drought before the leafs
the kings are such a mess of an organization
smoky fable
Should have drafted Luka...
smoky fable
Such a damn shame they have my favorite colors and unis in the league IMO.
Never would have guessed that.
dim kettle
I like purple.
simple seal
Do you like the Vikings then lol
celest zephyr
purple incarnation of satan
celest zephyr
Should have drafted Luka...
divac was a clown
plus they'd probably fumble their way to losing luka in a few years
dim kettle
Best uni of all sports. Don't @ me
dim kettle
Do you like the Vikings then lol
I had an opinion on them for a sec. But it went wide left.
smoky fable
I had an opinion on them for a sec. But it went wide left.
Why do you do this to everyone?
Now watch as the Magic drop again in the lottery
dim kettle
Because sports are the best comedy. Don't worry, you'll do the same to me later. Schadenfreude affects everyone.
simple seal
smoky fable
Because sports are the best comedy. Don't worry, you'll do the same to me later....
Maybe today if they drop again in the lottery
simple seal
That game was awful in general, 19 total points between both teams
smoky fable
If the Raptors jump to the top pick, I’ll just laugh.
dim kettle
That game was awful in general, 19 total points between both teams
That play doesn't happen if Peterson actually bothered to show up that game.
smoky fable
That game was awful in general, 19 total points between both teams
I was watching that game, since the Cardinals would play the Vikings if they had won. Man, it was tough to watch.
dim kettle
smoky fable
Blair Walsh was never the same afterwards
lusty onyx
let's see if kane can score today
dim kettle
Vikings will never miss any clutch FGs ever again-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUDHMT8-a0g&ab_channel=SimplyAS10SimplyAS10
smoky fable
Vikings will never miss any clutch FGs ever again-
https://www.youtube.com/watch...
At least you didn’t put the Gary Anderson kick
dim kettle
The defense blew that game not the kicker.
robust grotto
Coufal about to eat Grealish
smoky fable
It would have helped if he did make it though
robust grotto
First time West Ham has had 3 players on the same international pitch since England won the World Cup in 66
rustic ore
That Vikings team on the late 90s had Culpepper, Carter, and prime Moss right?
smoky fable
Yeah
smoky fable
The defense blew that game not the kicker.
Defense took a dip with an injured John Randle
rustic ore
I think they would’ve been good enough to beat that Broncos team that ultimately won that year
simple seal
smoky fable
I think they would’ve been good enough to beat that Broncos team that ultimately...
Broncos were really good too though
I don’t know
dim kettle
https://twitter.com/RaysBaseball/status/1407412191477764096
Our god has arrived.
smoky fable
Wander Franco?
simple seal
Yep
dim kettle
Number one prospect Wander Franco
simple seal
6 Ls in a row activated the trap card lol
rustic ore
I mean they were the defending champs so I would hope they were
simple seal
Rays need to win this series 2-1 or 3-0 for sure
rustic ore
But I still think that Minny team could’ve gone all the way
dim kettle
I don't get it though. The problem with the Rays the last 6 games was pitching, not hitting.
smoky fable
He looks older than he is
smoky fable
But I still think that Minny team could’ve gone all the way
Also think they would have won it in 2009 as well. If only Farve didn’t throw those back breaking interceptions, and bounty gate didn’t happen then...
rustic ore
For real
smoky fable
Peterson fumbling hurt too
rustic ore
All the dude had to do was just run forward for like 2 to 3 yards and slide, then let your kicker have a chance
sweet tree
let's get it, sterling goal
rustic ore
Instead he throws cross body into Tracy Porter
sweet tree
good service from grealish there
dim kettle
Instead he throws cross body into Tracy Porter
To be honest, that was more a Favre thing than a Vikings thing.
rustic ore
It was
dim kettle
People thought Famous Jameis felt dangerous with a football. Hoo boy, Favre.
smoky fable
Was more talented than Jameis
robust grotto
This game is huge
rustic ore
Brett was fun to watch though, I’ll give him that
robust grotto
Second place would have to play France
dim kettle
Was more talented than Jameis
That's debatable. Unlike Jameis, Favre had Reggie White and an actual defense.
sweet tree
france / germany who ever gets 2nd
dim kettle
We're talking about first 5 years BTW
smoky fable
You sure???
robust grotto
Not sure Mala, I don’t think they’d have two group winner directly meet in round 1
sweet tree
I edited my last post
dim kettle
Favre and Winston play in two different eras. If Favre played in today's NFL he would've thrown 30+ picks one year.
robust grotto
OOP I see
simple seal
Twitter
robust grotto
Gotta say, it feels like that Scotland game was what England needed
celest zephyr
jrue holiday on team usa, chris paul not
robust grotto
cause this is already a total different effort
rustic ore
Massive respect for anyone on playoff teams going straight from that to team USA, especially in a season that’s us so many injuries
haughty moss
NBA lottery day 👀
smoky fable
Massive respect for anyone on playoff teams going straight from that to team USA...
Trying to improve themselves as players, and do future recruitments.
smoky fable
jrue holiday on team usa, chris paul not
Never mind. Shams was wrong about it and tweeted too early...
Twitter
celest zephyr
surprised simmons is doubtful to be playing for australia
he could really use having to be one of the main guys alongside patty mills
celest zephyr
yeah that's why i think he could use an experience like that
smoky fable
Gotta say, it feels like that Scotland game was what England needed
Is it coming home though?
celest zephyr
England starting with Saka over Sancho makes no sense ...
robust grotto
Hamadi it hasn’t been an issue so far. I just wonder if Southgate simply doesn’t trust Sancho or what
And @smoky fable I’m lowkey pulling for them so I hope it does lol
smoky fable
I think France wins this though
Got to make up for 2016
And they’re more talented as well
robust grotto
It’s theirs to lose imo
celest zephyr
But letting one the best English player overseas sitting on the bench is not correct.. what is Soutgate thinking
robust grotto
Talking France
robust grotto
no disagreement on Sancho but it’s obvious he’s not doing something to earn trust. Even Bellingham had minutes vs Croatia
celest zephyr
Italy a highly favorites to go far
They played splendid in the group stage
robust grotto
and yeah, Italy could make semis actually
celest zephyr
Belgium France Italy and England are my picks for the semis
If they dont face each other in the quarter finals
smoky fable
I forgot about Belgium
celest zephyr
They have a stacked team with an unstoppable Lukaku at the front
honest umbra
Lmaoo not England
robust grotto
Fuck Belgium
smoky fable
Why hate on Belgium?
burnt cedar
Saka masterclass
robust grotto
they’ve been the top ranked team for years with nothing to show for it, plus I dislike practically all their players anyway
honest umbra
I don’t dislike their players
But why they always ranked number one
Dudes literally never done nothing
hazy jacinth
who's getting the first pick
smoky fable
No one knows yet
smoky fable
Think the pistons get it
hazy jacinth
hmmm
rustic ore
It's probably gonna be Houston
smoky fable
Watch Charlotte jump in the top 3
smoky fable
It's probably gonna be Houston
Don’t want to see that.
rustic ore
Same
burnt cedar
Toronto 
rustic ore
Cade doesn't deserve getting sent to that mess
haughty moss
I could see Detroit
haughty moss
Warriors already in a spot if Minn pick falls out of top 3
smoky fable
Hate either scenario
Wolves already got so many top picks
And the warriors are a playoff team already
robust grotto
Kings will win it
haughty moss
fox/haliburton/cade on the same team would be raw
smoky fable
Too bad they’d still be middling
robust grotto
this game was boring as fuck
smoky fable
England Czech?
sweet tree
croatia is 2nd
native sonnet
2 goals with the talent England has is shit.
honest umbra
Yea shit team.
Idk man so much talent and yet they like aren’t that good
So overrated every single year
honest umbra
I’m glad they get to face a team from group F next round
It’s better their hopes are demolished early
Than to let this linger onto some kind of hopeful ITS COMING HOME thing
outer tartan
i want spain to be bottom of the group
honest umbra
They look even worse than England so yea
But let me tell you Busi coming back will make that team better
He’s slow but his passes break lines and defenders
outer tartan
busquets
sweet tree
busi would help a lot lol
honest umbra
He was pretty good for Barca this season despite narratives
outer tartan
cdms are one of the most underrated positions
sweet tree
also gotten better lately with his final balls, still great at passing between the lines
honest umbra
It’s not like Spain have been beaten for speed, it will be slow and methodical but Busi is a very smart player
His passes are inquisitive as opposed to the current Spain players who lack any imagination
Spain will probably win tomorrow
sweet tree
this was his best season in terms of final balls / creativity, he was arguably our best creator after messi this season
this as in 20/21
tall temple
ronaldo
honest umbra
this was his best season in terms of final balls / creativity, he was arguably o...
Yup he was really good. Only times he can be found lacking is when the other team is really pacy
tall temple
france looks good
honest umbra
And he can’t pressure the other defense who are building quickly and basically make his position useless
sweet tree
yeah, tho busi was never really a quick guy but he used to intercept a lot of balls with his good positioning and awareness but he's getting older yeah