I always thought it meant he inserted Larry into his wife

Players can technically negotiate for a no-trade clause (see: Carmelo, Lebron), so I would not say that trades are anti-labor. Players explicitly agree to trade eligibility and sign their name on it.

Because the players are the ones, you know, doing the actual work.

don’t forget geographic location. Los Angeles and Miami are a hell of a better draw than OKC or Minnesota

They happened to get really fortunate because the NBA negotiated a new TV contract with ESPN/TNT and as a result the salary cap, which is a certain percentage of all basketball-related income, shot up dramatically at the exact time Durant became a FA.

NFL has variance due to 16 game season, single-elimination playoffs, and high roster turnover due to hard salary caps

I’d say the Warriors exemplify “make your own luck.” They were able to lure Durant because their previous hard work and success made them the most attractive suitor. That’s why they were able to take advantage of the cap spike like no other team.

Larry Riley a is a forgotten man in the Warriors lore.

I agree with your concerns 100%

It seems, in retrospect, absurd to think that this game was ultimately decided by single digits. There was never really a point in the second half of Game 5 when it seemed reasonable to believe that Cleveland could win

Sports = entertainment

OKC also got MEGAFUCKED by the Collective Bargaining agreements:

Same thing for Lebron. He put together a historic Finals in both 2015 and 2016, and won the championship leading both teams in Points, Rebounds, Assists, Blocks, Steals and somehow detractors are claiming his title isn’t legitimate because Kyrie hit the 3pter

One team subtracts Durant, and goes from Championship Contender (3-1 W.Finals vs Warriors!) to 1st round exits

he has the most “ho-hum” 30 point triple doubles ever. you’re just watching the game and then the box score astounds you

It’s like onside kick or 2 point conversion that’s not 100% necessary: you convert successfully and look like a genius, you fail to convert and look like an idiot

it might be related to voting for the Orange Nightmare

I think it is intentional, but John McCain COMPLETELY conflated Clinton Email’s with Trump Russia investigation.

and by extension the Cavs went -12 in the TWO MINUTES that Lebron Sat

They were leading by 6 points with 3(?) minutes left. I think it’s hard to fault that their overall game plan was delusional.