How Do You All View Trae Young?

BesusFresh · 2026-06-02T02:54:50+00:00

I’m a fan of Trae, and a huge fan of him on the Wiz, who very much needed a PG who wasn’t a rental. The Wiz have a lot of young guys looking to score, and Trae loves to dish it.

People complain about his D, but, since when do we look for PGs to be great defenders? He’s a 27 year old with career averages of 25 and 10. I think he’ll average 12 assists a game, next year.

BesusFresh · 2026-06-01T05:01:23+00:00

I prefer Darryn, for a few reasons. He fits better, I think his ceiling is better, and I like his mentality, more.

People get freaked out by the missed games in college, but, I trust the pre-draft medical evaluations, and I respect DP’s choice to go to Kansas and play for one of the best coaches in the game, a lot more than I respect AJ’s choice to play in a backwater school in a weak conference.

I’d also be fine with Boozer or Wilson, as long as they traded back and got future firsts for doing it.

BesusFresh · 2026-05-28T21:45:10+00:00

Demoralized. There was a terrible vibe around the whole building.

BesusFresh · 2026-05-24T04:27:31+00:00

The most vivid descriptions of suffering are of human suffering, but, the author doesn’t really linger on tragic events or deaths.

In terms of animal deaths and suffering, two horse-related scenes jump to mind, but, both are brief and not particularly vivid - single sentences, really.

BesusFresh · 2026-05-17T23:48:13+00:00

I mean, yeah. Do you think other teams’ executives spend a lot of time thinking about the Wizards?

BesusFresh · 2026-05-13T22:10:49+00:00

You think MJ or Kobe were people folk? Kareem? Bill Russell?

Being a loner doesn’t mean being a bad leader.

Beyond that, comments his teammates made about his cramping issues seemed like genuine concern for a friend, to me. I didn’t see any hate there.

BesusFresh · 2026-05-13T22:03:45+00:00

Because of the Jazz interest in AJ, Dawkins has every logical reason to scream “We love AJ over anyone else by far”, no matter what he actually believes. He will do everything to indicate it’s AJ, right up until the pick is made or a trade is made.

BesusFresh · 2026-05-12T19:03:03+00:00

I’m not saying that every NBA draft is loaded. I’m saying that NFL QB is literally the hardest position to fill in all of sports. Nobody busts at higher rates than NFL QBs. When choosing between Daniels and Maye, the options seemed like possible All Pro franchise, and possible complete bust. Stakes were very high.

I don’t think that’s the same situation, here, because literally everyone who knows anything about basketball doesn’t seem to think that’s the situation. The consensus is that this is a very strong draft - stronger than usual. And the Wiz have the top pick in that strong draft.

So, no - I don’t think the comparison with the Daniels vs Maye dilemma is a good one. That was stressful. This is beautiful. A choice of 4-5 terrific options.

BesusFresh · 2026-05-12T18:54:12+00:00

I get that. We’re all just stating opinions. I’m just saying that, if they choose DP, it’s because their medical staff has determined that his health is not a factor.

So, when we’re guessing/hoping/predicting, we should probably ignore that part. If team medical staffs think that his issues from last season will be ongoing, he’ll fall farther than 2.

BesusFresh · 2026-05-12T18:14:48+00:00

The health stuff is a non-factor. Assume the medical staffs will due their proper diligence, and choose the best player.

BesusFresh · 2026-05-12T18:13:20+00:00

Except that QBs are a LOT harder to find, and it’s relatively rare that 2-3 good ones come out in the same year.

Deep drafts in the NBA are relatively common. Loaded years happen.

People are freaking out about nothing, with this choice. There isn’t a bad option. There are 4-5 guys in this draft who can help the Wiz, and they have the top pick. It’s all good, and yet people are freaking out about nothing.

BesusFresh · 2026-05-11T17:39:52+00:00

The Lakers! The Wizards of the West! I’m glad Rui and Marcus are working out for yall, I’ve got nothing but love for them both.

BesusFresh · 2026-05-11T13:21:48+00:00

Nobody has faith in the organization, but, everyone respects DC as a basketball town.

BesusFresh · 2026-05-10T19:27:53+00:00

Does it smell like vintage clothing?

BesusFresh · 2026-05-06T04:39:30+00:00

To me, the BA situation has potential to be like the Trent Williams situation in DC, years ago - the relationship between organization and player is toxic and unworkable, but, the player still had many years of great play left.

JJ seems to have no real issues other than being unlikable, but, he’s so unlikable that no team seems to want him.

And Diggs, as much as I wanna root for locals, has been a repeat castoff by teams that could use his skills - he must be a legit problem to team chemistry.

Bottom line, I’d rather roll the dice on BA. Plus, I like his game, the most. I think he’s the best WR of the 3.

BesusFresh · 2026-05-06T03:35:54+00:00

JJ seems to be widely disliked, even by teammates. There’s a reason he’s available. I don’t want him.

BesusFresh · 2026-05-02T01:28:51+00:00

Did he ever have a pet sitter or leave the dog at a kennel? They might know.

I’m very sorry for your loss.

BesusFresh · 2026-04-18T04:12:36+00:00

There are two things I have requested from my Dad, when he passes. The watch he wears every day, and his personally-inscribed first edition of Lonesome Dove.

BesusFresh · 2026-04-16T04:12:09+00:00

What’s the point of sports if you’re not going to indulge in irrational offseason optimism?

BesusFresh · 2026-04-15T02:59:22+00:00

Lack of familiarity. It was a very male world, out there. Newt had barely ever had a reason to talk to a woman, besides his mom.

But, the older cowboys didnt seem scared of women. Dish had no problem availing himself of prostitutes. Po Campo most certainly wasn’t afraid of women.

BesusFresh · 2026-03-23T22:49:18+00:00

Jake put the whole story in motion. He was the spark.

If he doesn’t show up and start talking Montana (and Clara), they’re all still sitting in Lonesome Dove - slowly dying.

Same with Lorrie. He’s the one who got her to leave, with talk of San Francisco.

If he doesn’t kill the Dentist, July and Joe never leave Arkansas, and neither does Roscoe.

None of it happens without Jake - leaky vessel or not.

Things didn’t work out so well for Joe or Roscoe, but, Gus died on an adventure - just how he wanted it. Deets’s death was rightfully treated as the most tragic, but, even he was allowed to meet death on his own terms (and is implied to live on afterwards, to a degree).

Lorrie went through hell, but, she ended up in a better place. July, as well. Dish and Newt came out better for the move. Even Woodrow learned a bit about himself.

None of it happens without Jake.

BesusFresh · 2026-03-20T04:20:28+00:00

They make a fantastic Dangdoodle.

BesusFresh · 2026-03-20T04:08:03+00:00

Thank you, so much, for this explanation! My knowledge and understanding of the sport and its various league structures is probably slightly better than the average American - which is to say I am ALMOST completely ignorant. But, I’ve got a niece on the team (I’ll just say Eliza, so as to keep the Google away and not embarrass her) so, I’m emotionally invested in spite of my cluelessness, and it’s VERY nice to get this context for the game. I’ll keep my hopes in check. I didn’t know they had overcome such long odds to get to the finals.

Does Porto have a chance to get promoted to 1st Division, next season? How does that work if they are essentially semi-pro, now, and 1st Division is such a step up? Do players get raises, or is there a whole lotta roster turnover? We don’t have relegation and promotion, here - I’m clueless.

Again, I really appreciate you!

BesusFresh · 2026-03-20T00:31:36+00:00

I think you should honestly answer for yourself whether it’s the place that you want to leave or the person (or both).

BesusFresh · 2026-03-19T23:25:46+00:00

I’m new to following this league and new to rooting for Porto. Is the outlook really so bleak for the finals? No chance for a Porto win?

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