American’s dig the long ball because we can all imagine a leisurely trot around the bases. 3 flat out 90' sprints would kill most of us!

I fully expect to hear from the Unwritten Rules Committee™ any moment now. 

I’m 6'2" and it’s the only thing that kept me from having a panic attack in certain crowds since my head was “above the fray” so to speak.  But Leaping Evil Jesus, they do NOT have the same sense of personal space that I do!

I want the Warriors to win AND I want KD to receive the comeuppance he so richly deserves. Your scenario has given me a Justice Boner, which is more than a bit awkward for my co-workers.

+1 for “Work work work work... Hello boys”

I’m begging you, stop with this hyperbole. Guys get dunked on all the damned time. Shaq dunking on Dudley and then pushing him to the ground/pointing fingers at him was a savage dunking. Any number of Kemp dunks in traffic right in the face of a hapless defender were savage.

+1 for Pops!

I L-O-V-E love Harrell’s game! And Beverly is a classic “I hate that MF’er until he’s on my team” guy. The answer to your question is maaaaaybe the Warriors at full strength but nobody now.

Now I have something in common with an NBA superstar. I suffered a similar injury to my calf and had almost the same reaction. Non contact after a shot, planted my foot to change directions, and thought somebody had kicked the back of my leg.

(note: am man with long-ish hair) I like wearing my sunglasses on top of my head to keep my hair out of my eyes. Thanks to your inspiration, I’m now going to imagine I’m wearing a tiara so I can feel fabulous!

I enjoyed that podcast. It ALMOST made me feel bad for the refs.

Before the All Star break I foolishly a) logged in to reddit b) replied to a post asking readers to list their All Star picks and c) included Horford on my list. The reaction was swift, loud, and polite.

Possible counterpoint: Offense revolves around Kyrie and Kevin, Zion busts his ass on D/setting picks/rolling to the rim/rebounding, the 2 savants realize the kid is hustling and they feed him within the flow of the offense... and the Knicks are not hot garbage.

Democrats:
J Biden: <waiting>
Democrats:
J Biden: <waiting>
Democrats:
J Biden: Oh, heck. You talked me into it. I’ll run!
Democrats: 😒

Here’s a thought, and I’m just spitballing here, but maybe... just maybe, the Warriors aren’t as good as they were last year. Most of them look the same, they wear the same uniforms, and at any moment Steph can make a 3 from 38'.

Dame’s casual flick of a jumper from 37' is fucking bonkers. He and Steph make that range look effortless. For comparison sake, my <ahem> silky smooth jumper form fails me at about 20'. At 37', most humans are shooting stupid 1950's era push shots.

Truly a “No...NO...NO!... YES!!!!” shot.

I’m still shaking my head at his steal/breakaway dunk. He gathered the ball just beyond Detroit’s 3-point circle, took ONE FUCKING DRIBBLE to get him about 1 foot inside the free throw line, and then dunked the ball like he was on a nerf hoop above his door.

I moved to the Bay Area in the height of the David Lee era and have enjoyed watching them develop into the juggernaut they were last year. You’re right, this year they aren’t the same. As Ray wrote, they’re “off”. Will that matter come playoff time? Who knows.