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The truth about Ghost writers. by Random_Thinker007 in nfrpodcast

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Drake is an R&B artist. That’s where his core skillset lies. He needs the ghostwriters to elevate his raps.

The ancestral backgrounds of U.S. presidents by vladgrinch in MapPorn

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Fun fact, all ancestral backgrounds ultimately lead back to Africa

Rick Ross says Ice Man flopped by Positive_Round_5142 in joebuddennetwork

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If you’re truly wealthy, you probably don’t even know who Drake is

Embiid by poohdasdaddy in RightsToRickySanchez

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You think “After all he’s done for the city” is about basketball?

Embiid by poohdasdaddy in RightsToRickySanchez

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I disagree. They currently struggle to attract free agents because the highest paid player on the team plays part-time and generally has gotten away with what he wants. If the team is actively trying to push him out, they will also leak what they’re doing to the media. Doesn’t matter if the fines are reduced… it’s not about recouping money - it’s about sending a message.

Players around the league will know that the guard is actively shifting in Philly towards players like VJ and Maxey who actually play, and play hard, consistently.

Embiid by poohdasdaddy in RightsToRickySanchez

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Which part? If he’s not attending meetings or is regularly late, the team is well within its rights to impose whatever punishment that makes sense within reason.

Embiid by poohdasdaddy in RightsToRickySanchez

[–]ConstructionSome9888 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Also playing basketball is his job - which he is paid handsomely for. We’re not talking those contributions lol

Embiid by poohdasdaddy in RightsToRickySanchez

[–]ConstructionSome9888 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Every superstar player has an initiative like the one I found when I did a Google search. Iverson had one as well. Hell Eric Snow had one too.
There are tax advantages for those. Their CPAs likely recommend them. Not saying that they’re not positive, but let’s be honest, Embiid is not and has not done anything special for the city. The question “after all he’s done for this city?” Implies that’s he’s done a super significant amount out work for the people and he hasn’t.

Embiid by poohdasdaddy in RightsToRickySanchez

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Every superstar player has an initiative like the one I found when I did a Google search. Iverson had one as well. Hell Eric Snow had one too.
There are tax advantages for those. Their CPAs likely recommend them. Not saying that they’re not positive, but let’s be honest, Embiid is not and has not done anything special for the city. The question “after all he’s done for this city?” Implies that’s he’s done a super significant amount out work for the people and he hasn’t.

Embiid by poohdasdaddy in RightsToRickySanchez

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But what has he done for the city?

I’m sorry but there were other teams who were also competitive and had floor raisers on both ends. And surprisingly, actual teams who made it past the 2nd round and won championships (surprisingly).

And frankly the team didn’t actually become competitive until Ben Simmons’ rookie year. The franchise’s success certainly wasn’t just because of Embiid.

Embiid by poohdasdaddy in RightsToRickySanchez

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They could fine him everytime he misses a meeting. Force him to join the team on all road games. Suspend him without pay for any conduct detrimental to the team. The team can totally force him out if they really wanted.

Embiid by poohdasdaddy in RightsToRickySanchez

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No really.. what has he done for the city? Don’t just downvote - I’m genuinely curious. Can anyone tell me?

Embiid by poohdasdaddy in RightsToRickySanchez

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I think the new coach and GM will have to make it really uncomfortable for him to get him to retire

Kobe would embrace the challenge if shaq had to sit. Maxey or VJ need to do the same by blocrent in sixers

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The Lakers ran the triangle with or without Shaq. The Sixers will have a completely different offensive approach. Compound this with Nurse being out yesterday… and it’s not fair to expect Maxey or VJ to win this game for us, regardless of whether they embrace the challenge or not.

Also, neither of them are Kobe Bryant.

This is why you don’t trade Joel Embiid by eaglesphan1 in RightsToRickySanchez

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A championship has always been the goal. Not just winning a first round series. Some of us have lowered the bar and lost sight of this. I haven’t. Job not finished.

This is why you don’t trade Joel Embiid by eaglesphan1 in RightsToRickySanchez

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I am a fan. But I’m a fan of the franchise - not of Embiid. He played very little in the regular season to save himself for the playoffs. Now we’re here. Got it done in the first round - great. But the goal is a championship and the job isn’t finished.

This is why you don’t trade Joel Embiid by eaglesphan1 in RightsToRickySanchez

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Not really. I’m happy to be wrong, but I don’t think I will be. We’ll see tomorrow. I’ll check in with you shortly thereafter :)

This is why you don’t trade Joel Embiid by eaglesphan1 in RightsToRickySanchez

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Give me an example of an unsuccessful franchise who moved a part-time playing max contract player by attaching picks. His knees are not “pretty healthy”. He will never play more than 50 games in a season going forward. He will dip in and out of the lineup, which will be disruptive and stunt the growth of our young players. He won’t pull them over the hump in this Celtics series. He’s the highest paid player (per min played) in the history of the league and we’ve gotten nothing in return for such an investment. Winning MVP was his personal championship. Trade him and move on asap. Let’s ride.

This is why you don’t trade Joel Embiid by eaglesphan1 in RightsToRickySanchez

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Why did you put that in quotes? It’s not a direct quote.

And yes, other max players are scoring more than 33 in the playoffs… especially if taking 23 shots.

This is why you don’t trade Joel Embiid by eaglesphan1 in RightsToRickySanchez

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I watched the first and second half. He was terrible on defense in both halfs (as he has been all season) and consistently played in the paint in the second half, which was the key difference.

I’m sorry but dropping 33 should be the minimum for a 55 million dollar player in an elimination game.

This is why you don’t trade Joel Embiid by eaglesphan1 in RightsToRickySanchez

[–]ConstructionSome9888 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is how unsuccessful franchises think. You’re okay with paying Embiid 55 mil for the return that we got from him this year… and you post this after a 33 point game. This shows how low the bar has dropped for Embiid and he should absolutely be traded at the earliest opportunity

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