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Agreed. Wowsa. When people say things like that, they must not consider that the NBA already got paid for broadcast rights and it won't earn any extra money the longer the series goes (as far as I know). ABC/ESPN would earn additional marketing money potentially if the series goes longer, but as you point out with ratings this bad, they're not certainly not going to do illegal things to make a drop in the bucket more money. Friday night at 9EST is a terrible game time to draw in anyone who wasn't going to watch anyway. Game 3 will probably be even lower. Factor in it was 2-0 and most expected another easy Lakers' W and it was on Sunday vs. NFL. Tuesday might go up from Game 3 since its 2-1 now, especially if Heat get Dragic and/or Bam back, but I wouldn't expect it to beat Game 1.

The move that people rarely bring up is his philosophy that players don't respond to coaches for very long (Pop and many others beg to differ) so he got rid of Carlisle because his 4 years were up. I know the team missed the playoffs for the 1st time in a long time, but that wasn't Carlisle's fault. He got the team which was basically completely different than the previous year to play well enough to be in playoff contention before the Jackson/Harrington (led GSW to playoffs for 1st time in awhile and upset #1 Mavs) for Dunleavy/Murphy (missed playoffs and had 11 game losing streak) trade debacle happened.

I did find this in my search... After clandestine attempts to recruit, first, Jimmy Butler and then Kevin Durant to join him on the Los Angeles Clippers, Leonard was a driving force in persuading Paul George to abruptly request a trade from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Clippers, according to three people familiar with the negotiations who were not authorized to discuss them publicly. Leonard informed the Clippers heading into free agency that joining them was his preference, according to a person familiar with his stance who was not authorized to discuss it publicly — but only if they could pair him with another All-Star. If not, Leonard was prepared to stay with the Raptors, who could offer a five-year deal worth $190 million, or to perhaps accept the Lakers’ invitation to form the league’s starriest trio alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Leonard and his representatives also recruited Butler and then Durant to join him on the Clippers, according to three people familiar with the talks. But when Butler went ahead with his plans to push for a sign-and-trade deal from Philadelphia to Miami — and with Durant determined to form his own marquee partnership on the Nets with Kyrie Irving — Leonard spent the past week successfully persuading George to request a trade away from the mercurial point guard Russell Westbrook and the Thunder. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/06/sports/basketball/kawhi-leonard-paul-george-clippers.html

Trying to find where he specifically asked for PG. I know his signing with the Clips was allegedly based on them getting a 2nd star to pair with him, and PG was the one they were able to get, but wasn't sure if he specifically asked for him or just a star. I do remember reading a behind the scenes article around that time that may have the answers, but was unable to locate it. Do you have any articles/links that come to mind? On the subject of PG, not glowing reviews coming out about him... https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-news-nba-trade-rumors-la-clippers-preparing-a-trade-of-paul-george-to-brooklyn-nets/ Josh McIntyre from Fox Sports explained, “At the exit interviews, and this is just what I’ve heard, Paul George did not get rave reviews from his teammates.” https://clutchpoints.com/clippers-rumors-paul-george-is-not-respected-la-locker-room/

Sounds unfortunately similar to what VO said with just more details (writing on the wall looking back).

True. Priller had years of college experience doing what Leaf is doing now.

If Vic would just come out and say he's leaving because Pritchard drafted TJ Leaf over OG, I'd be cool with it.

Reminds me of Rex Chapman. Even similar looks and both went to fUK.

Pregame showed Stevens talking to the team. Paraphrasing what he said, they need to attack the basket. They're at their best when they attack the basket. Don't stop attacking the basket.

Agree. In the video in your article he looks like a college freshman (or older) physically. I always wondered how scouts/evaluators approach someone like that playing against athletically inferior opponents because inevitably they will eventually play against equal/superior ones.

Hooks sure can flush it down! https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-basketball-recruiting-video-2023-in-state-forward-jalen-hooks-shows-off-his-ability-to-dominate/

Can't fight father time forever, but too many variables to say this would be his last title. Ring chasing vets may come calling for the minimum. What if Giannis decides to go there? LeBron's decline is inevitable, but he led the league in assists this year for the 1st time in his career, so he's already shown that he can adapt to his current situation (team, decline, etc.).

Entertaining (to me at least) article about the Clippers. Warning NSFW language that may be offensive to some. https://www.theroot.com/the-temecula-clippers-are-a-disgrace-1845074418 https://twitter.com/TheTrackMamba/status/1306078393767727111

Can anyone do a courtesy wellness check on @Hoosierhoopster?

I bit and looked. Mostly a Pacers discussion after @IU Scottsaid the Pacers should trade for KAT with a little where will Kawhi sign, benefits of signing in a income tax free-state, etc. sprinkled in.

Steve Nash hired to coach Nets. Out of left field but should be interesting. Dynamic between him and Kyrie will be one to watch.

The Fever moved up to the NBA. Nice!

How many remember Kenny Atkinson as instrumental in the Richmond Spiders upset of defending NCAA champion Indiana Hoosiers in 1988? https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1988/03/19/richmond-upsets-indiana-72-69/450ae7e5-c735-4d30-9197-51c3896ad61f/

I lived in Phoenix during the D'Antoni era. Fun times. Even if Pacers didn't do better with him, it would be more entertaining. Atkinson is another name being thrown out.

Thoughts on Ty Lue or Jason Kidd? Only two names I know of who might be better and available.

That had to be the series most thought to end in a sweep. On the plus side for Bucks fans, Magic did that to Raptors last year, Raptors won next 4 and went on to win title.

Turdue Campus Police is investigating...

Thanks for bringing this to the board. Kudos to Duncomb. His hard work is paying off and his skills are being recognized. Kudo to Archie and staff for identifying an undervalued player. People talk all the time about Crean bringing in Oladipo, OG, etc. who weren't highly ranked, but credit should also be given to CAM in these situations for getting the 3* that moved up to 4* before the final rankings/getting to campus as well.

Doncic. He's better than Young on both ends IMO. I'm not sold on Young yet, but he's certainly done better than I expected him too. ^This is impressive depth after only less than 2 seasons. Doncic and Young were already All-Stars so 7 is definitely doable (Ayton, Bagley, JJJ, SGA, Porter would get it done). Have to go back to 2011 for that many from a class