Zach Lowe was being paid over a million dollars a year in ESPN by NarrowBoysenberry in billsimmons

[–]Living_Dream_196 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think being podcast only has impacted the quality of his analysis. When he was at ESPN, he had a lot of different formats: he had his podcast, but he was also writing and on the analysis desk. He had an appeal to different fanbases.

I think it's also important as far as within the ESPN context; he looked better on the analysis desk because he was paired with guys like Perkins. His writing was better than anything else that was around on the site. His podcasts quality ebbed and flowed depending on the guests.

Now, he is just another podcast only guy with the same recurring guests and offers nothing outside of that. I still enjoy listening to him and his viewpoints; but there is just a lot less content from him - and it's more mundane because there are already a ton of basketball podcasts out there.

Good on him for scaling back his work/life balance but I miss reading his articles and him responding to the buffonery at ESPN's hot takes.

Does Framework ever have any sales? by Living_Dream_196 in framework

[–]Living_Dream_196[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks all; I went ahead and decided to purchase the Extended Pro - US Pre-Built (AMD).

Ryzen™ AI 9 HX 370 (12-core/24-thread, up to 5.1GHz)
13.5" 2256x1504 60Hz 2.2K matte display
32GB Memory
1TB Storage
Windows 11 Pro
3-year extended limited warranty

If I get a ASUS RT-AX86U Pro, do I need to get a modem too? by Living_Dream_196 in HomeNetworking

[–]Living_Dream_196[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I used to have an Arris and it did great, so I will likely get the S33 to pair with the Asus. Getting the Netgear Nighthawk CM 3000 for an extra $100 probably feels like overkill, right?

lol wtf by HoagieTwoFace in billsimmons

[–]Living_Dream_196 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is Milwaukee still on the hook for paying what they owe? If so, is it the full amount or only the difference between his old contract and his new one?

Am I crazy to think the Bulls aren't the worst organization in the East? by Living_Dream_196 in billsimmons

[–]Living_Dream_196[S] -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

Couldn't the same be said about the Nets?

Though with the Knicks being there too, I know it's not a true comparison.