The ‘anti-hot take’ has become the new ‘hot take.’

It is more like Bird joining Magic (or vice versa) because it also eliminated what was shaping up to be an epic rivalry.

It would be different if he didn’t say shit back in 2010. But he did. He dogged on Lebron for doing it, and is now doing a far worse version of it.

Totally agree about his motivations. He said in his announcement he wants “a new challenge.” How the fuck is a new challenge going from being a leader of a somewhat-underdog team trying to knock off the big boys (Spurs and Warriors), to being a lesser player on a juggernaut team who doesn’t need you to be able reach…

“Sports is just a business” and “He accepted a better job offer” are weak arguments predicated on the silly premise all “businesses” are the same, and that the motivations you and I have are even remotely applicable to an NBA athlete. It’s a silly strawman argument.