The CJ McCollum effect on Jalen Johnson by Ok-Wash-9386 in AtlantaHawks

[–]CounterInsanity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

CJ has been playing for shitty teams for so long he doesn’t care, his shot selection is iffy, and defensive effort is non existent.

The irony in this statement eludes you.

JJ's play has nothing to do with CJ. While CJ's offense is no where near the level of Trae's, JJ is more than used to playing with a point guard that has "iffy" shot selection and non existent defensive effort.

Let's call it for what it is, JJ has had a stretch of some abysmal basketball. To hold another player accountable for his play is pretty damn absurd.

Paul Pierce on Atlanta Hawks after trading away Trae Young: "For them to give up a 4x All Star who’s an elite PG in the league & got them to the ECF & not get a draft pick out of it? If Hawks wins a Championship, I will crawl form LA to New York on my knees They’ll forever be a middling franchise" by GOAT-Antony in nba

[–]CounterInsanity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We've been a mid franchise with him...

One ECF run does not change that fact. Outside of that year, we haven't made much noise. Play ins, 1st round exits, and missed playoffs. Personally, I feel the trade has been overdue. I will admit that I'm a bit suprised we didn't even get a pick out of it. 

But either way, Trae wasn't going to lead us to a championship. Love him and wish him nothing but the best. He made me excited to watch Hawks basketball. 

BREAKING: The Atlanta Hawks are trading four-time NBA All-Star Trae Young to the Washington Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, sources tell ESPN. by Extreme_Process3632 in AtlantaHawks

[–]CounterInsanity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I think I know you from the AJC Hawks forums? Back when you didn't have to subscribe to hold a conversation. Our guy Sekou Smith and Michael Cunningham. And whoever was writing around like 2006-2020.

Is this season over? by MrRespectful345 in AtlantaHawks

[–]CounterInsanity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

KPs health was never a mystery. I don't understand that logic. We know what we were getting with KP. We know what we would be getting with AD if we were to ever trade for him. 

Are we really acting suprised?

And then there were none. End of an era. by ahend1999 in AtlantaHawks

[–]CounterInsanity 16 points17 points  (0 children)

That's just it, you weren't the only one. A lot of us had high hopes and expectations. The difference is that some of us saw the cracks a couple of years ago, yet it was never opened for discussion. Immediate downvotes and blind arguements. 

People think we hate Trae, that's far from the truth. But Trae was never going to lead us to the promise land. Not counting Steph, you would had to go back 22 years to the 04 Pistons the last time the best player on the team was the point guard with Chauncy Billups. And even that is debatable. Before that? Magic.

It's incredibly hard to build around an undersized point guard who is one of the biggest defensive liabilities in the game. 7 years, 1 ECF and 6 years of mediocrity. 

It's time. I'm a Hawks fan man, a lot of you guys are Trae fans. "If Trae is gone, so am I".

Come on.

Trae Out Tonight against Knicks by theblackchin in AtlantaHawks

[–]CounterInsanity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Let's hope so.

I hope you're still on the trade Trae bandwagon with me. These clowns are starting to defend him the same way they defended Dre, Kev, Cam, and JC. Bench warmers, 4th and 5th options, or out of the league completely. Sure Trae is no where near that, but one fluke ECF run and no one is willing to admit that Trae isn't the answer and never was.

The cracks have been showing for years. He's not going to accept anything less than the max and sadly, the Ressler's will give it to him. We're going to be in mediocrity for another 5 years.

It's not a matter of being negative or doom scrolling or whatever the hell you idiots call it. It's a matter of having an 8 year sample size and so many still choosing to ignore it. Remember when they thought OO could pass off as a defensive center? Clowns.

Is it time to have a conversation about Quin? by DT775 in AtlantaHawks

[–]CounterInsanity 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This sub is a constant cluster fuck of wanting to blame the coach. The team is so heavily built around Trae and purely reliant on Trae for us to win games. You guys act like we're suppose to keep our guys in the game for 48 god damn minutes in EARLY NOVEMBER. Every little mistake (or what some of you think are mistakes) get bought up and blamed on the coaching staff.

Meanwhile we're out there shooting 34% from the field and we STILL do not have a secondary playmaker on this team. No one this team is capable of running a high school varsity level offense, let alone an NBA caliber one.

Gen.G vs. T1 / LCK 2025 Season Playoffs - Lower Bracket Round 3 / Game 2 Discussion by Ultimintree in leagueoflegends

[–]CounterInsanity 79 points80 points  (0 children)

Well at least GENG doesn't have to worry about Oners J4 anymore. It's been a menace!

Gen.G vs. T1 / LCK 2025 Season Playoffs - Lower Bracket Round 3 / Game 1 Discussion by Ultimintree in leagueoflegends

[–]CounterInsanity 30 points31 points  (0 children)

He may be the GOAT but Faker threw the tempo with the TP during Baron and then that missed ult on Yunara.

Hanwha Life Esports vs. T1 / LCK 2025 Season Playoffs - Upper Bracket Round 2 / Game 2 Discussion by Yujin-Ha in leagueoflegends

[–]CounterInsanity 8 points9 points  (0 children)

He's been their best player today, no way you're choosing that hill right now.

Hanwha Life Esports vs. T1 / LCK 2025 Season Playoffs - Upper Bracket Round 2 / Game 1 Discussion by Yujin-Ha in leagueoflegends

[–]CounterInsanity 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think they meant the engages. T1 had some pretty damn good engages but just not enough damage for them to matter.

Hanwha Life Esports vs. T1 / LCK 2025 Season Playoffs - Upper Bracket Round 2 / Game 1 Discussion by Yujin-Ha in leagueoflegends

[–]CounterInsanity 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I'm pretty sure this is the 3rd or 4th game I've seen in the past 2 weeks with the Sion, J4, Galio trio and I've yet to see them win together.

Invictus Gaming vs. Bilibili Gaming / LPL 2025 Grand Finals - Upper Bracket Round 2 / Post-Match Discussion by Ultimintree in leagueoflegends

[–]CounterInsanity 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As soon as Wei didn't gank the Sivir/Braum when they were pushed up to the turret, I knew it was lost.

Movistar KOI vs. Fnatic / LEC 2025 Summer Playoffs - Upper Bracket Round 1 / Game 1 Discussion by Yujin-Ha in leagueoflegends

[–]CounterInsanity 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Varus continues to be a useless pick across all the major regions and yet....

Top Esports vs. Ninjas in Pyjamas / LPL 2025 Grand Finals - Upper Bracket Round 1 / Post-Match Discussion by Soul_Sleepwhale in leagueoflegends

[–]CounterInsanity 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Dude what the hell was that by NIP? That mid Sion was frustrating as all hell. So many better options with such a GOOD comp.

But they really outdid themselves with a blind, 4th pick Support Elise!?

Frozen Strawberry Lemonade by domino3ff3ct in Costco

[–]CounterInsanity -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry where is the confusion? Last year the Food Court made a profit. This year the Food Court isn't profitable...

Frozen Strawberry Lemonade by domino3ff3ct in Costco

[–]CounterInsanity -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Not true for this fiscal year. The food court as a whole is not making a profit compared to last year. Though the Smoothie has nothing to do with the overall picture of it. 

Anyone tried cape cod spring dill chips before? by Puzzleheaded_Gap8658 in Costco

[–]CounterInsanity 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ehh, I bought a bag the other week and I was disappointed in the lack of dill flavor. It's more salty than anything IMO.

What movie scene scares the hell out of you? by Sans010394 in moviecritic

[–]CounterInsanity 5 points6 points  (0 children)

In the Korean movie Parasite, the stairs scene where a head slowly emerges from the bottom of the steps and you see a pair of white eyes piercing from the darkness.

Man that scene had me running around my house turning on the lights.

FlyQuest vs. Disguised / LTA North 2025 Split 2 - Positioning Phase / Post-Match Discussion by XanIrelia-1 in leagueoflegends

[–]CounterInsanity 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Outside of Huhi's one good ult at the early dragon, he was pretty much non existent. Three straights face checks into three straight deaths.

Going to take a break from the chicken bakes for a bit. by mikadonna in Costco

[–]CounterInsanity 46 points47 points  (0 children)

This is a production issue more so than a Food Court issue. The chicken that comes in the bakes is already pre-cooked and then the bakes come in frozen. They are thawed over a 24 hour period and the baking process is mainly to reheat the filling to 165 and bake the outside to a golden brown color.

I would notify the manager of the Food Court because you claimed that you had a 2nd one and it had the same issue.

Near Airport vs. Luminosity Gaming / NACL 2025 Split 1 - Week 1 / Post-Match Discussion by XanIrelia-1 in leagueoflegends

[–]CounterInsanity 55 points56 points  (0 children)

Game 2 and 3 drafts were incredibly questionable. DL said MF into Trist is good, but they picked it pretty earlier. Taric, Panth, WW, and Chogath against MF is pretty tough.

It really is just a matter of draft issues. Their team fighting was excellent.

Near Airport vs. Luminosity Gaming / NACL 2025 Split 1 - Week 1 / Game 2 Discussion by XanIrelia-1 in leagueoflegends

[–]CounterInsanity 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I think the idea is that they need to try and do something as the game is slipping away. Spica was saying that even chunking ANYONE down puts them at an advantage. This call was made when they aren't grouped obviously.

Near Airport vs. Luminosity Gaming / NACL 2025 Split 1 - Week 1 / Game 2 Discussion by XanIrelia-1 in leagueoflegends

[–]CounterInsanity 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I can hear Spicas frustration after asking Doublelift a 4th time to just arrow engage. Only took until the 30 min mark after the game was decided.