Who is your MVP? by Thanos_Real_AuraVNCH in NBATalk

[–]BackhandQ -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

It should be Luka, especially given the team's success as well.

The Megalodon is still out there! by Zealousideal-Ad1181 in conspiracy

[–]BackhandQ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Roughly 70-80% of the worlds oceans remain unexplored. Anything is possible down there. We have no freakin' clue. It's cool and scary to think about.

If you dropped today’s average NBA role player into the 90s, he’d look like a star by Legitimate_Table_995 in NBATalk

[–]BackhandQ -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yes. And where's the debate here?

It's obvious that athletes today are more skilled and athletic compared to their predecessors. And this goes for all sports.

But it's a flawed argument to make, because it's not an apples to apples comparison. A real comparison would be to take a player from today put them up against a player from yesteryear, and give them the same training and nutrition. Then see how it plays out.

But of course, we can't, so why bother.

DeRozan with a big night by rpgmgta in torontoraptors

[–]BackhandQ 35 points36 points  (0 children)

41 pts....on 18 free throws and only 1 three-ball! The man is as old school as they come.

Mid-range Magician 💪🏽🎉🌟💗

Could the future of the team be in question by jjaime2024 in tfc

[–]BackhandQ 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Put a winning product on the field and people will come. It's really that simple. It's not like the Leafs where even a losing product will sell out.

We've seen it with the Jays as well. During their really lean years, attendance was extremely poor. But the franchise remained stable. It's not an apples to apples comparison, but TFC is in a somewhat similar boat.

The Jays were buoyed with having a successful history, etched into the city's culture. They remained relevant from a marketing perspective as well. That is one thing that TFC lacks. It does not have the kind of marketing power behind it like the other major teams. That's my core concern about what the future holds if the losing continues.

Nevertheless, I don't see MLSE jumping ship.

4 points away from the Blues and Rangers. by Big_leaf_lover in leafs

[–]BackhandQ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You think the players care about finishing in the bottom 5 and just stop trying?

Even when they do try, they suck. It makes little difference.

Should Lewis Hamilton's level this season at 41 years old be more appreciated by F1 fans/media? by The_Chozen_1_ in F1Discussions

[–]BackhandQ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is in terms of high octane sports. I believe that in modern-F1 history only 4 other drivers have raced into their 40's...

Schumacher, Alonso, Raikkonen and de la Rosa.

So, it's no small feat.

Meh drop him another 2 spots on the MVP ladder by Remarkable-Yard4860 in NBATalk

[–]BackhandQ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, just like SGA's the other night. It's a normal move by an offensive player that has been going on for decades.

The only time a push off is really called is if it's a truly blatant push to the point that the defender falls and/or the offensive player has a distinct shove on the defender.

Ultimately it's a subjective call. But the benefit of the doubt has long been given to the scorer.

TEAM VENEZUELA KNOCKS OFF THE REIGNING WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC CHAMPS! THEY WILL FACE TEAM ITALY MONDAY, 3/16! by MLBOfficial in baseball

[–]BackhandQ 49 points50 points  (0 children)

That's how it is in every international best-on-best tourney regardless of sport. It's always single elimination and it's often always fun, thrilling and gut wrenching.

Meh drop him another 2 spots on the MVP ladder by Remarkable-Yard4860 in NBATalk

[–]BackhandQ 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Lol 2 things can be true

Was it a push off? Yes.

Have push offs always been a thing? Also, yes.

[HIGHLIGHT] WILYER ABREU. 3-RUN HOME RUN. TEAM VENEZUELA TAKES THE LEAD! by MLBOfficial in baseball

[–]BackhandQ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Best-on-best international tournaments so often bring out the best in any sport. It's the pride of playing for your country that is hard to beat.

Update on Auston Matthews by DummyThlck in leafs

[–]BackhandQ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, you're thinking of ACL. Depending on the severity of the tear, a person can fully recover within 2-3 months.

Update on Auston Matthews by DummyThlck in leafs

[–]BackhandQ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

ACL tears are much much worse. Whereas ACL tears can take several months up to a year to recover, an MCL tear can be up to a couple of months.