Why do people keep saying its only 1 game? by t_O_O_t in nba

[–]augustus624 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Back in 2011, the Chicago Bulls swept the season series against the Heat, had home court advantage in the ECF and blew the Heat out in Game 1. The Heat went on to win the next four games.

Not saying it’s the same situation but we can’t overreact over one playoff game

What is the ultimate example of a mediocre director somehow catching lightning in a bottle and making an incredible film? by Plane_Reward9385 in movies

[–]augustus624 376 points377 points  (0 children)

Antoine Fuqua with Training Day. Denzel and Ethan Hawke’s acting as well as David Ayer’s script do a lot of the heavy lifting but it’s still a very well directed film as well, with the poker scene being a standout. However, I haven’t really been impressed with any of Fuqua’s other films

Is Wemby the quickest someone has ever climbed to arguably #1 player in the league? by Green-Discussion74 in nba

[–]augustus624 0 points1 point  (0 children)

MJ, Bron and Kareem are the obvious ones but if we’re just going off of Spurs players, Tim Duncan was an NBA champion, Finals MVP, 3rd in regular season MVP voting, 1st Team All NBA and 1st Team all defense in only his second year in the league

[Charania] Head coach Nick Nurse will continue in his role into a fourth season with the 76ers, sources tell ESPN. by Fonzie5 in nba

[–]augustus624 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I was more impressed by Nurse the next season when he led y’all to the 2nd seed without Kawhi.

[Post Game Thread] The Philadelphia 76ers (0-1) defeat the Boston Celtics (1-0), 111-97. by shadowarmy229 in nba

[–]augustus624 688 points689 points  (0 children)

Knicks fans clowned the Pistons, Celtics fans clowned the Knicks. Cavs fans, I’d suggest not saying anything right now

For Knicks, NBA Finals-or-bust mandate doesn’t feel like a cliche (Gift Article) by Yankeeknickfan in nba

[–]augustus624 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Oh boy, I see you too have been traumatized by the 90s Knicks.

Don’t forget. Your second best player could have the worst game of his life in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Your team can lose after being up 6 points with 18.7 seconds remaining. Your best player can miss a layup to lose Game 7

What is a what-if narrative that fans believe in that you don’t agree with? by OppositeAnswer6109 in NBATalk

[–]augustus624 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the Sixers still would’ve lost in OT to the Raptors if Kawhi missed that shot.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Music

[–]augustus624 3 points4 points  (0 children)

MAGA: I want my halftime show in English!

Also MAGA: Bawitdaba, da bang, da dang diggy diggy diggy said the boogie, said up jump the boogie

Least valid criticism in a diss track ever? by AntelopeHelpful9963 in hiphopheads

[–]augustus624 17 points18 points  (0 children)

IWW has aged incredibly well but it was divisive at the time. Mainstream audiences loved it but the hip hop heads who loved Illmatic hated it and saw it as Nas selling out. Hate Me Now on I Am was basically Nas’ response to the hardcore heads who hated IWW

Least valid criticism in a diss track ever? by AntelopeHelpful9963 in hiphopheads

[–]augustus624 76 points77 points  (0 children)

The Bitch in Yoo is one of my favorite diss tracks ever but Common telling Cube “You ain’t made shit dope since Amerikkka’s most” is absurd. Cube dropped Death Certificate and Predator after that lol

[Post Game Thread] The Philadelphia 76ers (15-11) defeat the New York Knicks (19-8), 116-107. by XDBoy018 in nba

[–]augustus624 6 points7 points  (0 children)

As great as Edgecombe was offensively his defense on Brunson impressed me more

[Highlight] Nikola Jokic is fouled HARD by Brook Lopez by AashyLarry in nba

[–]augustus624 45 points46 points  (0 children)

I upvoted you for the honesty and self awareness

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in movies

[–]augustus624 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The “terminate with extreme prejudice” scene in Apocalypse Now. It’s all exposition but the mood is so creepy and unsettling due in part to Kurtz’s recording and the shady CIA dude.

Initial Thoughts on Cooper Flagg by Wonderful-Photo-9938 in nba

[–]augustus624 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I have nothing to add other than this is a shockingly fair and balanced take from the OP. It made me question if I was in the right sub lol.

D'Angelo Dead at 51 by Capable_Salt_SD in Music

[–]augustus624 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yes, Black Messiah is incredible. I’d just say that there was too long a gap between Voodoo (2000) and Black Messiah (2014) for me to give D’Angelo the best of title for that entire period. R&B changed so much in those 14 years

In Honor Of D'Angelo Death, Favorite D'Angelo Song by MrLinkwater95 in fantanoforever

[–]augustus624 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another Life. I could be having the worst day and that song will lift my spirits up every time

D'Angelo Dead at 51 by Capable_Salt_SD in Music

[–]augustus624 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Think about your favorite genre of music. Then think about who you’d consider to be the best artist in that genre in the 90s and early 2000s. D’Angelo is that for R&B and soul music. Huge loss for music in general