Such a great game. Boy and I caught that from the nosebleeds. Hope Marcus sent James a rent check.
Except NBA players are dispersed and are not an isolated population. Players in a CoVid hot zone could be at risk for a breakthrough, and that breakthrough could still spread to another player or two in the locker room. The 95% threshold should mean such incidents are much less likely, but the probabilities are still not zero due to these complications.95% should be a good test case, in terms of breakthroughs. We shall see.
Such a great sequence and great memory. Let’s call it the exception that proves the rule…?Marcus Smart Superstah...
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=difg1ERWZfU
(Posting the full video because it's the best 18 seconds of The Demon Kyzuzu Era)
I'd prefer if the last 2 idiots got vaccinated too. A 100% vaccination rate from NBA players would have an impact outside of the NBA.We need like 1 or 2 more local vaccination mandates in nba stadiums to get that number to 99%.
My dream is the last two idiots not vaccinated are kyrie and mjp. And those two idiots can start their own 1 man, 1 team league and play each other for 9 months.
In this country? I doubt it. Lebron, Kawhi, all the stars shouting from the rooftop since January to get vaccinated wouldve helped.I'd prefer if the last 2 idiots got vaccinated too. A 100% vaccination rate from NBA players would have an impact outside of the NBA.
That's great news
Well it's down from 90%. The NBAPA counts guys who have 1 shot and are waiting on the 2nd. 80% was fully vaccinated, 90% was partial. It's now 95% at least partialThat's great news
30 teams x 15-man rosters
350 NBA players
350 x 95%
~18 players not vaccinated down from 70 players (80%) not vaccinated at the beginning of the week
OK not nearly as good, but they cut the number in halfWell it's down from 90%. The NBAPA counts guys who have 1 shot and are waiting on the 2nd. 80% was fully vaccinated, 90% was partial. It's now 95% at least partial
Does that mean that in a 30 team league the Celtics actually have 2 of the 18 unvaccinated? Or is there a chance Schroeder and/or Richardson have come around?That's great news
30 teams x 15-man rosters
350 NBA players
350 x 95%
~18 players not vaccinated down from 70 players (80%) not vaccinated at the beginning of the week
Kyrie has basically turned into his Game of Zones character.We need like 1 or 2 more local vaccination mandates in nba stadiums to get that number to 99%.
My dream is the last two idiots not vaccinated are kyrie and mjp. And those two idiots can start their own 1 man, 1 team league and play each other for 9 months.
Hopefully. One of Brad's themes this summer was "a team Boston could like". The majority of Boston has had enough of the unvaccinated excuses.Does that mean that in a 30 team league the Celtics actually have 2 of the 18 unvaccinated? Or is there a chance Schroeder and/or Richardson have come around?
Would guess this time of year they are counting camp invites as well, so it's closer to 20 per team in many cases. Also, those extra guys are pretty likely to get vaccinated since they are fighting for a job, so it likely helps the numbers a bit.That's great news
30 teams x 15-man rosters
350 NBA players
350 x 95%
~18 players not vaccinated down from 70 players (80%) not vaccinated at the beginning of the week
30 teams times 15 players equals 450 players, not 350.That's great news
30 teams x 15-man rosters
350 NBA players
350 x 95%
~18 players not vaccinated down from 70 players (80%) not vaccinated at the beginning of the week
Sure it would have. People take their cues from the media they consume, the friends they hang with, and the celebrities they follow on social media. I mean, it wouldn't have convinced everyone, but I have no doubt that it would have convinced at least some people.In this country? I doubt it. Lebron, Kawhi, all the stars shouting from the rooftop since January to get vaccinated wouldve helped.
I'm not sure about the names you mentioned. I think there are other players in the league that hold more clout with the younger guys when they speak.Sure it would have. People take their cues from the media they consume, the friends they hang with, and the celebrities they follow on social media. I mean, it wouldn't have convinced everyone, but I have no doubt that it would have convinced at least some people.
I’m not sure “commercial” has the same negative connotation for today’s young people that it did for us, and it probably never had the same negative connotation for young people of color as it did for white kids in our day.I'm not sure about the names you mentioned. I think there are other players in the league that hold more clout with the younger guys when they speak.
LBJ is so commercial, I'm not sure itll resonate as much as some of the other guys.
middle of the night math30 teams times 15 players equals 450 players, not 350.
Your point still stands, it is only a difference of five players. Hopefully that keeps shrinking.middle of the night math
my 8yr old just fired me
Isn't the number right now greater than 450, since most (every?) team has extra training camp bodies. The Celtics have 20 players on the training camp roster. I would figure there's between 540 & 600 active players at the moment.30 teams times 15 players equals 450 players, not 350.
Draymonds a jackass. He has benefitted a ton from the NBA media turning incredibly pro player.Draymond with just a moronic analogy and then lebron with the retweet of his idiocy. I'm going to openly root for season ending injuries this year.
i'd guess it was Wiggins getting vax'd.Care to share? Coming up empty.
So… 8 days after the Kyrie vaccination story started, ESPN is ready to jump to dire conclusions. Kyrie has been out the lineup for longer periods just to recharge his chakras.View: https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1445551424234934277
Sources with @WindhorstESPN: The Brooklyn Nets remain unclear on All-Star guard Kyrie Irving’s ultimate intentions to get vaccinated and have made no decision on whether the organization will accommodate him as a part-time player this season. Story soon on ESPN.
There had been previous optimism Irving would get vaccinated and fulfill local mandates, but that hope is waning and Irving’s continued resistance to vaccination has Nets preparing for possibility they’ll be without him for home practices and games for foreseeable future.
Read an article suggesting that the perfect match would be to Houston for Wall..Eh, they should trade him to OKC. He can play every day.
Royce White was the player who was afraid of flying.Who was the guy who only played home games a few years ago due to a fear of flying? He can play home games for the Nets and Kyrie can play road games and they can share a roster spot.
Royce once made the incredulous comment, “There’s only six legitimate point forwards in the ENTIRE WORLD. LeBron James, Ben Simmons, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Durant, Luka Doncic, and Me.” I understand you need to believe you are among the best to compete in this league but this is funny nonetheless.Royce White was the player who was afraid of flying.
Kyrie retiring would be brutal because we would be treated to endless speculation about him coming back to play for somebody.
The story has gotten so big that I think it becomes more difficult for Kyrie to just get the shot now. He's built this entire identity of himself standing by his principles and the more publicity his anti-vax stance becomes, the less likely I think he is to just give in and get vaccinated.
I don't doubt Ben has played his last game for the 76ers and expect Philly to take their time fielding offers. BUT if BS isn't dealt by the trade deadline that would be a huge miscalculation by Morey.Royce once made the incredulous comment, “There’s only six legitimate point forwards in the ENTIRE WORLD. LeBron James, Ben Simmons, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Durant, Luka Doncic, and Me.” I understand you need to believe you are among the best to compete in this league but this is funny nonetheless.
There is a world where Simmons and Kyrie sit out the entire season. As crazy as this sounds, both are young enough, have plenty of financial security as well as future earnings to stand their ground and do so. It isn’t as crazy as some may think it is.
I think he's waiting to see how Wiggins's martyrdom act played. As a bigger name, Kyrie, now having gotten as much mileage/attention as possible out of not getting the shot, can then get some more as the walking embodiment of "look what the government has forced me to do in order to earn a living." (yes, I know). I wonder if *that* will be on the list of approved NBA "social initiatives" warmup clothes.The story has gotten so big that I think it becomes more difficult for Kyrie to just get the shot now. He's built this entire identity of himself standing by his principles and the more publicity his anti-vax stance becomes, the less likely I think he is to just give in and get vaccinated.
The thing about Kyrie is that for the past couple of years he has given off the impression he is thoroughly disinterested in playing basketball. I wouldn't be surprised if he waits well into the season before showing up.I think he's waiting to see how Wiggins's martyrdom act played. As a bigger name, Kyrie, now having gotten as much mileage/attention as possible out of not getting the shot, can then get some more as the walking embodiment of "look what the government has forced me to do in order to earn a living." (yes, I know). I wonder if *that* will be on the list of approved NBA "social initiatives" warmup clothes.
Yeah, it's been mentioned in a few places, and has reasonable risk and upside for all parties (assuming Kyrie would report and not retire). Durant reportedly nixed it though, so that's that.A Simmons for Kyrie trade would be interesting
It seems to me that Durant would likely change his tune if Kyrie has to sit 1/2 of the games, presumably including during the playoffs. If the Nets want the Simmons/Kyrie trade (I'm assuming Morey would do it, since it's really a great fit for all concerned including the 76ers), then that's incentive for them to take a hard line with Kyrie. Which, in turn, might encourage Kyrie to embrace rather than resist a trade.Durant needs to give the green light to trade Kyrie. I don't see that happening.
I'm on the "Durant might allow it if Kyrie can't play home games" train, but that Brooklyn team would be even more of a menace with BS. At least you're not scared of their defense as currently constructed. Hopefully KD holds firm and neither Kyrie nor Ben play basketball.Durant, Harden, Joe Harris & Patty Mills could easily hide Simmon's cowardice.
That team would be a juggernaut.
The layup cowardice is a SSS, but I've always thought he was a coward about his lack of 3Pt FA. I hope I've been consistent with that.And here, just a week ago you were making fun of me for saying Simmons was afraid to shoot layups.
I agree BTW.
Kyrie's basketball talent is undeniable, but I gotta believe a lot of teams would be understandably wary of adding him to their locker rooms. He's a different dude, to say the least, and it's easy to envision things going off the rails when he's involved. If I were an NBA owner, I wouldn't want to commit to Kyrie at that price.Durant needs to give the green light to trade Kyrie. I don't see that happening.
I have a hard time picturing any team trading for Kyrie Irving and dealing with the huge distraction that will come with him if he's not vaccinated.Kyrie's basketball talent is undeniable, but I gotta believe a lot of teams would be understandably wary of adding him to their locker rooms. He's a different dude, to say the least, and it's easy to envision things going off the rails when he's involved. If I were an NBA owner, I wouldn't want to commit to Kyrie at that practice.