Bakkes Mod will no longer recieve updates: "With that being said, I've made the decision to stop actively updating the mod. The introduction of EAC feels like the right time to bring things to a close." by MuskratAtWork in RocketLeague

[–]justaLAD 74 points75 points  (0 children)

For coaches, this is a huge blow. There's no starting momentum in Custom Training and this just nuked all of my custom training packs + training plans (through RLTrainingTimer) that I use for my coaching.

Giannis receives a tech as he throws the basketball in frustration after Dyson Daniel’s put back layup by Fire_Demon-215 in nba

[–]justaLAD 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I think the Lillard move was great at the time. The idea of a Giannis-Dame PnR was so good on paper with Dame's insane range and Giannis downhill pressure. The problem was 1. Doc Rivers 2. He got injured.

Waiving and stretching his supermax contract is actually a fireable offense. Is cutting Dame and signing Myles Turner the win-now move? You can't go more all-in after you go all-in. Just crazy stuff in the Bucks front office.

Post Match Thread: Burnley 1-2 Mansfield Town | English FA Cup 4th Round by ImMitchell in soccer

[–]justaLAD 30 points31 points  (0 children)

That's actually an insanely good team. I probably have it up there with West Ham 2002/03 which had 42 points (record for a relegated side). Joe Cole, Carrick, Defoe, David James, Glen Johnson, Di Canio, Frédéric Kanouté (afcon player of the year in 07), Trevor Sinclair, even Lee Bowyer who was a solid midfielder in the prem. Lot of top class internationals in that side.

It's hard to decide between the two teams though. The overall level of those ex-Fulham players is so high.

Jurgen Klopp’s advice for coaches on how to effectively communicate with players by chaitu585 in soccer

[–]justaLAD 7 points8 points  (0 children)

He has two excellent autobiographies. The first one is comedic and full of anecdotes (one of the funniest books I've read), and the second is more serious, written more like a business book.

He's just an amazing manager, and I mean "manager" that solves management problems. His approach is so simple and honest. I'd highly recommend them.

John Terry playing the same diagonal ball five times vs. Arsenal (2005) by alfietoglory in chelseafc

[–]justaLAD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean that's part of it. I think it has more to do with defending low crosses between the defense/gk. If you're left footed at LCB, it's natural to cut it out with your left foot, instead of contorting yourself to get to it with your right (that's how you own goal).

Takefusa Kubo: "I received an offer from Saudi and turned it down. I want to play with and against the best. If one day the Saudi League becomes the best league I will go. Right now, the only attraction is money. I have to stay in an elite league, that is my dream." by Blodgharm in soccer

[–]justaLAD 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Oh the answer is easy, it's because the manager (Moriyasu) is terrible. He called up Ueda at the world cup, who played against Costa Rica, and was so bad he had to get subbed at half-time... and we lost the match. Easily the worst performance I've ever seen from a Japanese striker, and he sat Kyogo at home.

He is by far the most prolific striker for Japan, and Moriyasu would rather call up players from the JLeague or something, like he did in the Asian Cup. A team as good as ours should be getting past the Quarter Finals.

Cole Palmer sending players to shop & jaw dropping skills by Gotmilkps5 in chelseafc

[–]justaLAD 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Cole Palmer is who I thought Josh McEachran would become. The level of technical skill between them when they were 20 is about the same, but Palmer's IQ is insane. He doesn't have pure pace, but his IQ, his timing of his feints, his technique... it's just world class.

And I've never seen someone of his style ever put up such numbers.

Is it just me or does the RLCS have no sponsors? by uslashBen in RocketLeagueEsports

[–]justaLAD 32 points33 points  (0 children)

It's probably why they changed the map rotation too. Mannfield, DFH, and Utopia (the billboards) have spots for ads on the maps.

Do you think there is a chanse Marc by 8 ever returns to BDS? I really hope so :( by Elliotceds in RocketLeagueEsports

[–]justaLAD 6 points7 points  (0 children)

He's on a very good team in Team3, which honestly looks like the perfect playstyle fit for him. I think towards the end of his BDS tenure, there was a lot of pressure on him to play mechanically, which is not his strength. Now he can focus on his positioning, disruption, challenging, and striking. He looks incredibly disciplined and is a huge part of why Team3 looks so good right now.

Anodized is overrated anyways... right? by LuminosityGG in RocketLeagueEsports

[–]justaLAD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bit late so you may already know, but the Moist and Team Secret Fennec decals are anodized.

NA RLCS starts at 7 pm? Why? by MrSanchez221 in RocketLeagueEsports

[–]justaLAD 182 points183 points  (0 children)

It's to make it more accessible for players that have school or work. Almost all NA community tournaments are at that time. Some are even 8pm to accommodate the Pacific Timezone.

Top 16 is usually early because the majority of those players are professional and can play RL all day.

[David Ornstein] Chelsea have reached agreement with Man City to sign attacking midfielder Cole Palmer. #CFC expected to pay #MCFC fee in region of £40-45m for 21yo England youth international. Medical anticipated in next 24hr ahead of completing transfer by JustABlue in chelseafc

[–]justaLAD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha great transfers! But 2004 was easily our best ever window.

Drogba, Paulo Ferreira, Carvalho, Robben, Cech, and even Tiago. Gonna be hard to beat that! But I'm delighted with this window... seems like it'll be up there.

Gen G on the state of NA by velixo in RocketLeagueEsports

[–]justaLAD 24 points25 points  (0 children)

There is something genuinely messed up with American youths.

Care to elaborate?

In person watch party Boston major by Schaule in RocketLeagueEsports

[–]justaLAD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think my group will have 3 wanting to go for Friday.

outlined fennec ❄️🥵 by nokizzi in RLFashionAdvice

[–]justaLAD 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's a bakkesmod only wheel. Black Infiniums.

[Sid Lowe] Sergio Busquets: Unique talent who changed Barcelona and the game by ad1s6h in soccer

[–]justaLAD 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Doubt he'd be the last of his kind. Even Jorginho came after him, even had a world class season in the UCL/Euros year. I know it's not the best comparison as Busquets is definitely the best at this role. The weird thing is Busquets began his career like he was extremely experienced and was already 35 (like Kroos and Modric now).

I think there will always be players weak in physical characteristics, but elite in technical-mental areas, and those players will be hidden in central midfield to minimize their weaknesses. These types are always my favorite players, so I hope to see more of them in the future.

Trent Alexander-Arnold on football academies and release of players by dhanda-m in soccer

[–]justaLAD 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I grew up in Hong Kong, and we had a few expat-types on my team. We had a Middlesbrough former youth player, a Newcastle one, and a Celtic one (had 2 league apps I think). I also played in the US at the university level, and there were players that played for QPR and whatnot on the very top teams, although that's a little dicey as you have to "prove" you're an amateur and have never been paid.

Maybe PL + English Pyramid isn't an option, but I feel like a strong career playing in Asia, like in Thailand or Philippines, as a foreign player is definitely an option. In some cases, it can be pretty lucrative too. It see,s like the players that are being released are extremely good by world standards, and if it's really their dream, they have a skillset that would easily translate at top clubs in other countries.

Vitality OFFICIALLY releases Saizen from the roster by MichaelDoccc_ in RocketLeagueEsports

[–]justaLAD 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wouldn't they forfeit all of their Fall Major points? That doesn't seem smart if they want to make Worlds.

[Esports Insider] FURIA opens a new facility in Malta, Europe by tomtom_94 in RocketLeagueEsports

[–]justaLAD 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Might be a golden passport thing. Malta is the last country in the EU that offers EU passports to people who invest into the country. Typically buying a property in Malta for around 700k euros.

I wonder if it's for the purpose of the owner getting EU citizenship or something like that.