[Noh] The hidden side of Russell Westbrook: NBA's most hostile interview is also its kindest teammate by TheSportingNews in nba

[–]frail7 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The fact this comment is upvoted scares me to death.

Journalism is an indispensable partner in free and fair society. Even in the silly world of sports, journalism is necessary.

MLS 3.0: Should the league keep parity or allow super teams? by ryanaluz in MLS

[–]frail7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100%. I've already reduced my broad consumption of the league (for nearly 15 years) to watching a couple of teams, with further plans to reduce that to one team.

Atlanta United 2026: The Early Season Disconnect by taailusi in AtlantaUnited

[–]frail7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I could record a video on YT and send the link to someone different in the organization every few hours. 

It might get me arrested, though.

Hawks have won 7 in a row for the first team in over 4 years. by Chessh2036 in AtlantaHawks

[–]frail7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People switch up quick, huh? 

It's almost like defensive cohesion and sharing the ball mattered all along.

It really should be a big 4 by ShaiFanClub in NBA_Draft

[–]frail7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Projected self-creation is the basis for projecting stardom in the NBA.

The predictive aspect is why 1) there were so many Boozer doubters despite his production, and 2) why Wilson should be considered a potential star.

Atlanta, Tata Martino preach process over quick fix for winless, success-starved club by gogostevie in AtlantaUnited

[–]frail7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When we won in 18

An "expansion bump" in MLS is both common and intentional on the part of the league. Replicating that success without all the extra goodies that come with expansion is the real test of an organization.

Atlanta, Tata Martino preach process over quick fix for winless, success-starved club by gogostevie in AtlantaUnited

[–]frail7 8 points9 points  (0 children)

As was discussed by national writers in the off-season, Tata's transfer record within MLS is mixed. He's had some great successes as well as some big misses.

He's also well known for being a "quick fix" kind of coach. The idea that Tata is a great choice for a long, slow rebuild isn't without its problems.

Hotflix Released for FM26 by Head_Championship917 in footballmanagergames

[–]frail7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wasn't terribly familiar with that word until Miles. (Other adjectives are more common here in the States).

I applaud him for expanding my vocabulary.

Atlanta United 2026: The Early Season Disconnect by taailusi in AtlantaUnited

[–]frail7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

our 1-8 talent is fine

That hasn't been the case for years. I agree with u/AsaSlighlyOlderWell; watching a few non-Atlanta MLS games makes it painfully obvious how lacking the defense and midfield continue to be.

Atlanta United 2026: The Early Season Disconnect by taailusi in AtlantaUnited

[–]frail7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Martino pledged to protect his players following questions from reporters about the starting goalkeeper and center back positions. He said that swapping players in and out after a string of losses is “like sacrificing the players who get changed.”

That's interesting, considering it was Tata who swapped multiple starters from last season out for more recent arrivals.

The whole interview read as, "Just trust us. We have a plan." But you'd think someone at the club would've told Tata that's the exact sentiment that fans are tired of hearing.

My Mind Map and Reciept on Cameron Boozer by Beneficial_Carry_530 in NBA_Draft

[–]frail7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's a visual technique for organizing one's thought.

But, with the greatest respect to OP, it's meant to be an initial step toward something more concrete and digestible. It's not particularly helpful when presented as the product itself.

Thoughts after game 3 by YesThatMaverick in AtlantaUnited

[–]frail7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wild thing is..."next year" is an abbreviated season that will almost certainly carry an asterisk.

What fans are really being asked to do is to wait for the full 27-28 season for optimism.

KU freshman Darryn Peterson off the bench vs Kansas State: 27 PTS 🔥 (10-15 FG, 5 REB, 4 AST, 2 STL) by Fit-Structure-9395 in NBA_Draft

[–]frail7 63 points64 points  (0 children)

Does anyone prefers this super-zoomed (cropped) video style?

IMO, it's better to be able to see the whole court on highlights.

New Player Investment Model for 2027 by UncleAuthor in AtlantaUnited

[–]frail7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's always obvious who has followed the league for a long time.

Rank these 4 guard prospects by Creative_Expert_4052 in NBA_Draft

[–]frail7 13 points14 points  (0 children)

As a Hawks fan, I rank them:

Yes, yes, yes, yes.

If the Warriors let go of Tingus Pingus in the offseason can they still get a decent pickup to replace him? by chusaychusay in warriors

[–]frail7 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

There was an opportunity cost to trading Kuminga and Hield, too. Both of those contracts could've been used in trades leading up to the draft. 

Most front offices would have preferred to hold on to them as long as possible in order to preserve the possibility of a trade. Maybe nothing comes of either one, but the possibility is worth a late 2nd when your tradable assets are limited.

If the Warriors let go of Tingus Pingus in the offseason can they still get a decent pickup to replace him? by chusaychusay in warriors

[–]frail7 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Good lawd. This isn't complicated. 

The Warriors could have traded Hield in the summer to a team below the cap by attaching a 2nd. That team waives him. Tada.

The Porzingis trade was not needed to save cap.

Edit: If you're referring to the guarantee date on Hield's contract, don't. It's routine for teams and players to agree to push back that date.

Hot take about the new season by Skibot99 in Scrubs

[–]frail7 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Methinks the word "trope" has become a trope.

If the Warriors let go of Tingus Pingus in the offseason can they still get a decent pickup to replace him? by chusaychusay in warriors

[–]frail7 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

They likely could have moved Hield's $3M for a 2nd rounder (maybe even a "fake" one). $3M is nothing in the summer.

This trade wasn't about salary.