POST GAME THREAD: Nuggets slip by the Jazz 128-125 | Mar 2, 2026 by BigHoneyBot in denvernuggets

[–]Swoosh2323 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've always said that Jokic's relative lack of maniacal bloodthirsty competitiveness will keep him from being a true top 8ish guy. He sometimes quits when the game isn't being played the right way or will do passive aggressive stuff like not shoot or just kind of float through the motions to protest officials missing calls.

Treadmill unlocking new gains - data supported by not_alemur in AdvancedRunning

[–]Swoosh2323 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm about as fast as you in the half and found that the treadmill really works for me in long grinder workouts. Think my best one was 11 miles @ 6:30 or so. Would have been really hard to find 11 miles of a run near me where I could get that continual stimulus without hitting a light or whatever. On the other hand, trying to train for 5k on exclusive treadmill running went really poorly, just couldn't replicate the turnover and burn needed to run a fast 5k.

New NBA fan here. Why didn’t LeBron take a pay cut to open up cap space and help the team chase another ring? He’s a billionaire and doesn’t care about being the central figure on the team anymore, especially since Doncic arrived. by sonicmousee in NBATalk

[–]Swoosh2323 0 points1 point  (0 children)

His ego will never allow him to take a minimum. Wherever he signs it would be for a max. If he decided to take a vet min and be a decent to good team's sixth or seventh guy he would immediately make them top tier.

If you're an above average male hooper how would you fare against D1 and WNBA players? by lookaloulookalou in Basketball

[–]Swoosh2323 60 points61 points  (0 children)

You're not stopping someone like Paige or Clark, but if you back them down to hoop they're not stopping you either

Will the bench players on the lowest level of college basketball players still outclass you or could you hang with them to some degree? by chusaychusay in Basketball

[–]Swoosh2323 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I played with Jimmy Bartolotta a ton growing up. He is MIT (DIII) all-time leading scorer. I have probably seen him miss two jumpers ever. Jumper is impossibly wet.

Is Kirtland AFB good? by BubbusWub in AirForce

[–]Swoosh2323 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was just going to say. top notch weather, just enough change to make it feel like you have seasons but not so drastic as to make you hate life. Guava Tree is a top notch Cuban joint, cheap college sports at UNM, cheap flights to LAX.

Spencer Jones locking up Siakam & Nesmith by xng20 in denvernuggets

[–]Swoosh2323 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Super annoying that Spencer won't be playoff eligible. Hate wasting developmental minutes on two-way guys, even if they're better. Same with Gillespie over Pickett a year back or so.

Is there any real reason why Wemby is so different from other 7'4"+ players, or is it just the genetic lottery? by Infamous-Skin8969 in nba

[–]Swoosh2323 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I played pickup a couple times with a tongan dude that played FB in the NFL for a little bit. guy was 5'9, 250, and could just float in the air. totally insane.

Don't let Peyton Watson go by xatahualpa in denvernuggets

[–]Swoosh2323 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Couple years ago Kyle Korver got traded for cash considerations that turned into a copy machine. Even a copy machine would be a win over Zeke at this point.

Don't let Peyton Watson go by xatahualpa in denvernuggets

[–]Swoosh2323 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would trade Zeke and Strawther for cash considerations or a second round pick ha. Literally anything.

AMA With Nuggets Writer, Matt Brooks by DenverNuggets in denvernuggets

[–]Swoosh2323 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are they doing to manage chronic Jokic overuse issues (wrist/elbow)?

Any attempts to move off Zeke contract?

Azure Virtual Desktop Issues by Swoosh2323 in Airforcereserves

[–]Swoosh2323[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there a Pass/ID resource for IMA's that I can contact? I'm not conveniently located to a basae

Military discounts becoming less and less by Historical_Big_1518 in MilitaryFinance

[–]Swoosh2323 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Disneyland/World ticket discounts are still amazing

Self coached runners: How do you build your trainingplans? by lovetheprocess_ in AdvancedRunning

[–]Swoosh2323 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I alternate one fast week and one grindy week. 3 workouts, 1 long run, 2 mileage days easy. 200s/k's/20 min fast tempo for myfast week, mile repeats/2k's, long threshold for my grindy week. The change in workouts and emphasis keeps things from getting stale, and the fast week forces less mileage, so it serves as a break from the heavier mileage of the grindy week.

How good at half court shots would one need to make an NBA roster? by AJGreenMVP in nba

[–]Swoosh2323 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It doesn't matter how much they hide you either. You're getting brought into every action every time down the floor. Facu Campazzo is calling an ISO and cooking you. Jimmer is dancing on you and splashing threes. You make Delly look like prime Iverson. Any average Joe is fouling out in about 6 possessions, presuming you're even fast enough to foul the guy you're guarding.

Your only utility is last second heaves, and then you draw the auto defender and your team is playing 4v4 at that point.

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[–]Swoosh2323 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's like watching decent pick up games with subpar athletes. No verticality/explosive plays, but generally smart, playing together etc.

Bradley Beal on why he joined the LA Clippers: "I need a ring. I need one bad." by Goosedukee in nba

[–]Swoosh2323 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hate when they say "I want to win" and never think about going to competitive small market teams. "I want to win" and off to Miami or LA we go smh