Westbrook was better than Melo ever was, but nonetheless, I feel like his career’s going to wind down in almost exactly the same fashion. He’ll be a wildly overpriced albatross for a couple of years, and then he’ll be the veteran that someone signs because maybe he’s still got some life in him, but instead his…

Well, now they have Boogie so ... who knows. I could see them being a juggernaut if he rounds back into form, but I still feel like they need more shooting to really contend.

I’m pretty sure the Lakers will be good, but I’ll actually be surprised if they’re elite, because they’ve kind of got a logjam in the front court and are hurting for shooting (whether or not they sign JR Smith). Of course, I’m sure it’s better to have LeBron, Davis, and Kuzma in your front court than to NOT have those…

LeBron’s really been a 4 for like five years now. It’s just that he’s always played with PFs with three point range (Bosh, Love) so the lane’s not too crowded. I actually think the Embiid/Horford thing is going to be an issue for Philly. That said, yes, you can make it work and the Clippers probably will. But I’m…

Did no one tell Paul George and Kawhi Leonard that they play the same position?

Few, but there are plenty of Maserati drivers who’re driving more car than they probably should’ve bought.

A lawsuit is useful if the person who hit you is a multimillionaire, but not as useful if they make like $50k a year. A judge can award as many damages as possible, but that doesn’t mean the person at fault can pay them.

I should’ve been more clear that I meant an insurance policy against his potential future wages. If I was drafted into the NFL (or any other pro league) the first thing I’d do is take out a policy for many millions of dollars to insure against exactly this kind of catastrophe.

This is awful and I hope this kid has good insurance, at least some guaranteed money on his contract, or (preferably) both.

As a Red Sox fan (I know), I was horrified until I realized they’re probably British so whatever. Have a good time, get a foul ball, root for both teams! It’s fine! Definitely highlight this and not the merciless ass-whomping the Sox are receiving.

It’s not a show, but I think Almost Famous does a really excellent job in that department.

I’m so excited to see which coaches will be bad at this.

Wait until it gets a bit older. I’ve spent more than two grand in vet bills alone on my two cats in 2019, nevermind the special wet food they have to eat and daily medications they need to be fed.

Ain’t gonna work till you get all the Chinese and Russian speculators who don’t even spend any time in the properties they own out of there.

While I don’t entirely disagree with you that a great deal of people’s body dysmorphia is driven by advertising, and, more broadly, “society,” it’s also worth pointing out that we have archaeological evidence of people of all types making efforts to decorate themselves millennia before what can really be described as…

I love Albert’s work and am not trying to antagonize him, Barry, or anyone else.

They’re getting a pick plus two pick swaps that they’re hoping will, in total, deliver more value than Kyle Kuzma. Which they probably will, because he’s a nice enough player but he’s not anything special.

Kuzma’s not bad, though I’m not sure “18, 5, and 2 with a 14 PER at age 23" is indicative of impending superstardom or anything.

basically, what they were offering six months ago

I meant more throughout the playoffs than this one series. However, a huge +1 for the Return to Oz reference!