I don't know how Giannis managed to squeeze irony, disappointment, bemusement, and mild surprise into the five words comprising "the rich get richer, eh?" but he did, and we are all the better for it.
Maybe just use Twitler as an Emergency Alert System for times like this.
Agree 100% about the gambling and all of the constant promo that goes with it. It's exhausting for those of us that are fortunate enough to not have the disease, I can't imagine how it must be for someone with a gambling problem to any degree.
I'm a big boy and I understand that the games aren't played for the spirit of competition an good sportsmanship. Money drives all, and professional sports is on that teat as much or more than most. There is something undeniably scummy about crawling into bed with corporations that, frankly, make their bread and butter off of human misery.
And you're correct, it isn't going away anytime soon. When all parties involved are inherently shameless, the only reliable prediction is that it will continue to get worse and worse.
I'd have liked to have finished that sentence with something that followed a "but." Alas, no.
Glad everything is alright! What about using the chat to announce things like unforseen issues, etc? It would stay in the Substack universe and we'd all see it
Let's get the gambling elephant off the Barcalounger. I hate it. Somebody owes Connie Hawkins legacy an apology. (At least reissue Foul.) A casino just bought into a team. Picks are included in commentary on network shows. Bookies sponsor podcasts.The in-game parlays and side bets scream Gamblers Anonymous, Here I Come! And the league can't wait to put a team in Las Corleone - er Las Vegas! Sorry Seattle, hope you like soccer.
Maybe the Dis-Invitational finals should be played in cities that are on the shortlist for a franchise. The Silver Cup 2024 in Seattle! Next year let's ditch the point differential and issue one point for each quarter won, five points for winning all four quarters, and 2 additional points for overtime wins.
This was the NBA’s chance for brackets and they blew it. Despite going with AAU weekend pools format that all players know, fans were confused.
Put all 30 teams on a march madness style grid (with top two teams with a bye) and play it out. Even have a losers side going. Let all count in the record.
I don't know how Giannis managed to squeeze irony, disappointment, bemusement, and mild surprise into the five words comprising "the rich get richer, eh?" but he did, and we are all the better for it.
Maybe just use Twitler as an Emergency Alert System for times like this.
Agree 100% about the gambling and all of the constant promo that goes with it. It's exhausting for those of us that are fortunate enough to not have the disease, I can't imagine how it must be for someone with a gambling problem to any degree.
I'm a big boy and I understand that the games aren't played for the spirit of competition an good sportsmanship. Money drives all, and professional sports is on that teat as much or more than most. There is something undeniably scummy about crawling into bed with corporations that, frankly, make their bread and butter off of human misery.
And you're correct, it isn't going away anytime soon. When all parties involved are inherently shameless, the only reliable prediction is that it will continue to get worse and worse.
I'd have liked to have finished that sentence with something that followed a "but." Alas, no.
Glad everything is alright! What about using the chat to announce things like unforseen issues, etc? It would stay in the Substack universe and we'd all see it
all good, Tom. I'd bet most of your subscribers are off of Twitter anyway.
Amazing line by LeBron.
Let's get the gambling elephant off the Barcalounger. I hate it. Somebody owes Connie Hawkins legacy an apology. (At least reissue Foul.) A casino just bought into a team. Picks are included in commentary on network shows. Bookies sponsor podcasts.The in-game parlays and side bets scream Gamblers Anonymous, Here I Come! And the league can't wait to put a team in Las Corleone - er Las Vegas! Sorry Seattle, hope you like soccer.
Maybe the Dis-Invitational finals should be played in cities that are on the shortlist for a franchise. The Silver Cup 2024 in Seattle! Next year let's ditch the point differential and issue one point for each quarter won, five points for winning all four quarters, and 2 additional points for overtime wins.
This was the NBA’s chance for brackets and they blew it. Despite going with AAU weekend pools format that all players know, fans were confused.
Put all 30 teams on a march madness style grid (with top two teams with a bye) and play it out. Even have a losers side going. Let all count in the record.
Easy gambling and fun.
As an Ames, Iowa, boy, I love all the love for Halliburton. And the bit of shine for Harrison Barnes was nice to see today, too.
Appreciate the shoutout Tom!!