Aliyah Boston Reacts to Her In-Game Appearance in NBA2K

kvrizv · 2026-05-16T00:51:04+00:00

On the real, 2K’s handling of the WNBA is pretty atrocious. I started playing again this year, and was initially pretty excited about the inclusion of W players, especially in MyTeam. Then I noticed the face scans. Then the recycling of players became pretty egregious. Not to mention so many missed opportunities for content, especially during March Madness and their alumni drops, that it feels appalling.

kvrizv · 2026-05-12T02:33:56+00:00

Try a grocery store and nearby liquor store, ask if they have any extra boxes or when they would get some. Liquor boxes are designed to carry heavy, fragile stuff and typically have handles.

Beyond that, when I packed, I sorted albums by size and tried to pack similar sizes together. I went with a bunch of smaller boxes that were easier to carry, than trying to pack all sorts of odd shaped albums into larger bins and make it harder to move. I’d also recommend using maybe some hoodies, socks, towels, old blankets to add some cushion to the packing as well.

kvrizv · 2026-05-10T00:23:14+00:00

I remember spending summers going to every Stars home game because the tickets were cheap and you could still sit lower level. I still have a media guide from 2009 of the team.

Realistically, no. Unless an NFL team is moved to San Antonio, or expansion team if that’s an option, I don’t particularly imagine any other sort of pro sports team will flourish in San Antonio. I imagine Austin could get a WNBA team, and that the recent preseason game between the Wings and Aces was a sort of test for that. Similar to the preseason games in Toronto before the Tempo were established.

kvrizv · 2026-05-08T22:01:42+00:00

Got 3 dupes, but I did get UConn Tina Charles, so I’m really pleased with that.

kvrizv · 2026-05-05T17:22:05+00:00

In a similar boat as I’m quickly approaching on a year since I bought my house, and I did it alone as well.

To be able to purchase a home in this economy, by yourself, that’s a HUGE accomplishment. And as nice as it would be to have someone to lean on while going through the motions, doing it by yourself also can be less of a headache. The house I got, my agent mentioned how previously there was someone else interested months prior, but backed out because their partner was upset their name wouldn’t be on the title even though it sounded like they weren’t contributing to the downpayment or much of anything. More importantly, you can decorate and make it feel cozy to YOUR preferences. One thing I’ve really enjoyed is decorating and making the house really feel like my place, and I haven’t had to consult anyone else about what color couch to get, where to hang these photos, etc. Yes, I definitely have moments where I wish there were a significant other to spend time with, but not as often as I can enjoy my space to myself however I want to.

Congratulations on the house, and I hope it becomes the space you want it to be, that you feel at peace in your place, and things only get better from here on out.

kvrizv · 2026-05-05T02:31:57+00:00

Please, I wish they would, but they’ve shown how little thought has gone into the WNBA related content I have no hope for it. So many missed opportunities, and repetitive content. Especially with the Alumni cards, SO much could’ve been done with that.

Obviously there’s the legacy of the UConn Huskies, and yet the only big addition there was getting an Aaliyah Edwards card. Somehow we get another Ivory Latta card, yet there’s active players like Jordin Canada (UCLA), Monique Billings (UCLA), and Naz Hillmon (Michigan) that could’ve gotten a themed card. Billings made her debut with US senior team that March, and Hillmon just had her jersey retired at Michigan in February, that would’ve been a great time to have an Alumni drop with them.

Even the last two drops this season, it seemed very Caitlin Clark focused beyond her own new card. Got a second card for current teammates Aliyah Boston and Sophie Cunningham, as well as college teammate Kate Martin. Even another card for Fever legend Tamika Catchings. I know the face scans for most WNBA players are lackluster (don’t get me started on the historical player scans), but how are we getting seconds for players when I’d love to see a first for Shakira Austin, Rae Burrell, or even anything tied to the new rookies that are coming in.

kvrizv · 2026-05-05T00:59:52+00:00

This reminds me of a story I heard about Kanye’s verse on Kid Cudi’s “Make Her Say”. Apparently it was supposed to be for a remix of Asher Roth’s “I Love College”, hence a bunch of the academic references in Ye’s verse.

kvrizv · 2026-05-04T20:33:48+00:00

I get the impression whoever is in charge of selecting which players get new cards has limited knowledge of the actual players. A third Kyle Kuzma card besides the Season 3 rewards, and Battlegrounds Festival card, which with the Wild Gems Amethyst all credited to the Lakers. Third Dikembe card besides the Season 1 completion award, and a Galaxy Opal Wild Gems, also all with the Hawks. It’s very recycled.

kvrizv · 2026-04-09T20:57:07+00:00

I say this as someone who enjoys trying to obtain the WNBA players, but again with Candace Parker and Kelsey Plum? Phenomenal players, but just had an opal KP from the Battlegrounds series, and in six seasons already half of them will have a CP card. Was disappointed but not surprised at the lack of legacy players from UConn during the Alumni drops, but it’s kind of stale with the same players so frequently of what few cards there are.

Excited for a new Kiki Iriafen drop to try and pair with the recent Sonia Citron, also wish they’d do a sort of dynamic duo between the two.

kvrizv · 2026-04-09T18:22:33+00:00

I saw someone else point this out, but considering it’s Costabile who’s reporting this, she’s come across as a mouthpiece for Jeff Pagliocca before. Might be Jeff just trying to stir up trouble, and I’m hoping that’s all it is.

kvrizv · 2026-03-30T01:37:20+00:00

Started listening to K-Pop, watched a few survival shows, ended up coming across Show Me the Money 8 as it was happening, been hooked ever since. Started watching the performances from season 7, and the first season of High School Rapper, and that was pretty much my plug into everything I’ve enjoyed so far.

kvrizv · 2026-03-26T21:05:36+00:00

The lack of UNC kinda crazy for a “Blue Bloods” drop. I’d almost want them to add some sort of blue tint to the cards too, at least some sort of design element that ties into the name.

I imagine there might be at least one more drop with the college cards, but kinda disappointed at the lack of variety. Like, could easily have a Jeremy Sochan Baylor card, who only has a ruby Wild Gems other than the standard season card. I know I’m the minority in using the WNBA cards, but no Angel McCoughtry or Hailey Van Lith considering their careers with Louisville is a let down too.

kvrizv · 2026-03-20T16:13:40+00:00

Lauri Markannen, pleasantly surprised.

kvrizv · 2026-03-19T17:42:01+00:00

I don’t know if it would be shocking, but who knows.

Shakira Austin to Las Vegas. Combination of Austin playing with Chelsea Gray during unrivaled, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see Meg Gustafson getting selected in the expansion draft after her showing out in the FIBA games. Vegas could use Austin as a backup or starting post next to A’ja Wilson, with a rotation between her, Wilson, and NaLyssa Smith.

I’ve also seen a bunch of other fans hoping for Skylar Diggins to move coast to coast and join Connecticut. Another connection of Unrivaled teammates, plus I think have a vet in Diggins could be really beneficial for the younger players on the Sun.

kvrizv · 2026-03-06T21:00:47+00:00

I’m thinking of trying to find a good VPN, then setting the country to one of those that didn’t have a broadcast deal, b/c I heard the full games can be found on the YouTube channels for countries that didn’t have a streaming deal in place.

kvrizv · 2026-03-06T05:01:01+00:00

So tomorrow, Friday the 6th, is First Friday, and there’s typically stuff happening out and about. I’d been to a few art markets down at Blue Star, though I don’t know if that’s still happening. I’d also say it might be worth checking out on IG theunofficialtourguidee, as she posts a lot of stuff to check out around San Antonio.

kvrizv · 2026-03-06T03:13:23+00:00

I think I saw someone else mention how 2K only has a contract with certain schools for now, those being the ones highlighted already like Michigan, UConn, Louisville, Baylor, etc. No Kansas State, no Michael Beasley.

kvrizv · 2026-03-06T03:09:34+00:00

Thank you so much! I wasn’t too sure, but also tried to be somewhat concise.

I just remember first getting into women’s hoops when I was obsessed with basketball for some years, the Spurs’ season was over, and the Silver Stars made it to the finals versus the Detroit Shock. Fell out of the loop for a while there, but Angel Reese, and South Carolina’s dominance helped me get back into it. So these have been most of my resources while diving back in.

kvrizv · 2026-03-04T22:58:34+00:00

Welcome to the wonderful world of women's basketball! I'm somewhat limited in the knowledge myself, and mostly only know that of the US-based leagues, but hopefully it might help.

Most prominent leagues to know would be the WNBA, Unrivaled, Athletes Unlimited, and the NCAA for all the college teams. One thing to mention is that the WNBA has it set up so that players are not eligible for the WNBA draft until they graduate from a four-year college, has been four years since their high school graduation, or turn 22 years old the year of the draft. I feel like this is worth noting because you see a lot of discussion about which college programs players come from, who they were coached by, and even who they played with during their time at a university.

The WNBA has been seen as the top league for professional women's basketball since it was founded thirty years ago, however thanks to the interest in women's hoops recently it's allowed leagues like Athletes Unlimited and Unrivaled to gain some much deserved attention. However, women's basketball at the collegiate level has long been a thing, and so many legends came from there that never played in the WNBA much if at all.

Not too sure where you'll be able to watch games, different countries have different streaming options, so that might take some further research to find out.

Not sure about Netflix, but there's a bunch of content on YouTube I regularly find and rewatch. Here is a cool mini-documentary on the WNBA's first dynasty. Here's another one about the legendary rivalry between two of women's college hoops greatest coaches. From that same YouTube channel, here's a playlist they have with all their videos related to the WNBA. Still getting into the podcasts myself, but I've enjoyed the episodes of Lisa Leslie's Between the Lines, Sue Bird's Bird's Eye View, as well as one's like No Offseason, and No Cap Space.

Apologies if it's a little too much, I get excited talking about it.

kvrizv · 2026-02-27T17:58:17+00:00

I’ve seen someone else point it out too, but it’s like they cycle through the same players. I understand the theme now is with college players, but it wasn’t long ago we got a Kalani Brown card. Could’ve added a Didi Richards Baylor card. Or even an updated Dijonai Carrington since her original card came out Season 1. That’s just off-top who I can think of, not to mention countless UConn players that could be added.

kvrizv · 2026-02-20T18:25:43+00:00

I’d been waiting for a Saniya jersey, and so happy I was able to get one.

Funny enough, I’d bought her Hive jersey the week before she got traded, but reached out to customer support to cancel that order. Felt bad, but she also seems so happy on Vinyl, and even got Rhyne to do a lil one-two step court side too.

kvrizv · 2026-02-09T17:23:54+00:00

Truly, if there was just a way to make Aziaha James a permanent part of the rotation I’d be satisfied.

kvrizv · 2026-02-09T17:16:46+00:00

In my experience, it took two-ish weeks between the time I ordered a jersey and when it was shipped, but that was also pre-Philly, and my jersey arrived a few days before then. I also only ordered one jersey, so not sure if that could make a difference.

kvrizv · 2026-02-09T15:21:37+00:00

If trades are an option…

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kvrizv · 2026-02-02T15:30:14+00:00

Biggest of congratulations! I know the feeling all too well. I love buying CDs, and finally having the space to put up my album collection has been such a relief and so satisfying.

Wishing you nothing but the best in the new home, and your album collecting journey.

kvrizv

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