That doesn’t stop teams from doing it. In the NBA, it’s always said you either want to be elite and contending for a title or tanking and trying to build a contender with potential stars in the draft. Being stuck in the middle is the worst place to be unless you are a rising young team.Defense5599 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 20, 2022 2:20 pmDidn't know there was tanking in the NBA. It's useless to tank because the lottery means you're not guaranteed the top pick.Miller4Prez64 wrote: ↑Sun Dec 18, 2022 5:52 pm I think the tanking talks may be over for the Magic, if they play like this they have a legit chance at going for a playoff spot.
The NFL should do the same for the top three picks as well.
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This guy is probably 2nd to AB when it comes to destroying every team he plays for
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He’s a POS, for sure.
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They just shipped Kyrie to Dallas. I don’t think it’s going to work with two ball dominant guards and one of them being AB level nutcase. But I don’t blame the Mavericks for trying, they’ve done a pathetic job getting players around Luka.
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Congrats to LeBron on the scoring record. It’s crazy to see two GOATs like Brady and LeBron redefine excellence in their sports around the same time.
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The fact Lebrón is All-Time #1 in scoring & #4 in Assists is simply dumb. The man more than lived up to all the hype.Miller4Prez64 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 08, 2023 12:14 pm Congrats to LeBron on the scoring record. It’s crazy to see two GOATs like Brady and LeBron redefine excellence in their sports around the same time.
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He's been amazing on and off the court. The biggest knock on him was the televised "decision" Being in the spotlight for literally 25 years and beating expectations, that dude is incredible.Primeminister wrote: ↑Wed Feb 08, 2023 12:36 pmThe fact Lebrón is All-Time #1 in scoring & #4 in Assists is simply dumb. The man more than lived up to all the hype.Miller4Prez64 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 08, 2023 12:14 pm Congrats to LeBron on the scoring record. It’s crazy to see two GOATs like Brady and LeBron redefine excellence in their sports around the same time.
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His political opinions get derided by both sides (on China, etc), but he’s basically been flawless off the court. No doubt about it.
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Now KD to Phoenix, this has been the craziest NBA trade deadline.
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NBA is crazy. And Houston owns like the next four first round picks of the nets.
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This week Rich Eisen wondered aloud if Lebrón would decide to run for office in his next career. I don’t see it, but I will say he has been so damn spotless that it might work.acmillis wrote: ↑Wed Feb 08, 2023 3:51 pmHe's been amazing on and off the court. The biggest knock on him was the televised "decision" Being in the spotlight for literally 25 years and beating expectations, that dude is incredible.Primeminister wrote: ↑Wed Feb 08, 2023 12:36 pm
The fact Lebrón is All-Time #1 in scoring & #4 in Assists is simply dumb. The man more than lived up to all the hype.
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This is wild. I thought the Kyrie trade would be the news of the week, but nope! Do you think the Suns go to the Finals?Miller4Prez64 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 09, 2023 1:15 pm Now KD to Phoenix, this has been the craziest NBA trade deadline.
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Depends on their health. If fully healthy, yes, they win the West. I have no confidence they'll stay healthy, though.Primeminister wrote: ↑Thu Feb 09, 2023 2:08 pmThis is wild. I thought the Kyrie trade would be the news of the week, but nope! Do you think the Suns go to the Finals?Miller4Prez64 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 09, 2023 1:15 pm Now KD to Phoenix, this has been the craziest NBA trade deadline.
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Suns guarantee to win the West if they’re fully healthy so yes
Suns vs Celtics is going to be fun to watch
Suns vs Celtics is going to be fun to watch
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Celts are still favorites per Vegas. Albeit narrowly.
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I definitely wanna see Suns vs Mavs in the playoffs at least.
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Magic vs Celtics would be a barn burner. It's amazing what they're doing when they're not running the NBA's premier injury hustle scheme. At one point they had like 75 more man games lost than the nearest teamMiller4Prez64 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 10, 2023 3:26 am I definitely wanna see Suns vs Mavs in the playoffs at least.
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Will Isaac play this year?
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In the bigs? I had no ideaMiller4Prez64 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 10, 2023 1:18 pmHe’s been playing for a few weeks now. He’s on a minute restriction but looks good all things considered.
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He’s played in 8 games so far giving the Magic 5 points and 3 rebounds a game in 10 minutes per. His defense looks as good as ever, he looks like a key bench piece once they lift the minutes restriction.
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Breaking: After clearing waivers, Kevin Love plans to sign with the Miami Heat, his agent tells Adrian Wojnarowski.
Celtics vs Heat battle is going be epic
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Westbrook is going to the Clippers in an attempt to get back at the Lakers. Honestly, the NBA truly is a soap opera for men.
Cant deny I enjoy it though.
Cant deny I enjoy it though.
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...more like "give back" to them. He turns the ball over like it's a hot potato.Miller4Prez64 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 20, 2023 5:16 pm Westbrook is going to the Clippers in an attempt to get back at the Lakers. Honestly, the NBA truly is a soap opera for men.
Cant deny I enjoy it though.
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Lebron to Orlando?!
No not that Lebron
Bronny is projected to go to the Orlando Magic in our 2024 NBA mock draft ... Imagine
Full mock draft by DraftExpress on ESPN+ https://es.pn/3xHVo89
No not that Lebron
Bronny is projected to go to the Orlando Magic in our 2024 NBA mock draft ... Imagine
Full mock draft by DraftExpress on ESPN+ https://es.pn/3xHVo89
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Kevin Durant is expected to make his Phoenix Suns debut tonight against the Charlotte Hornets, the team announced
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ON THIS DAY: In 1962, Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points for the Philadelphia Warriors in a game against the New York Knicks, an NBA record that still stands. Philadelphia won the game, 169-147. https://abcn.ws/41FW3Vp
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Jonathan Isaac once again having season ending surgery. I think this is the last straw for me, I’m tired of waiting on this guy to get healthy. Magic need to move on.
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God I know I asked you for a break in the lottery last year and it's because I didn't know Victor Wembenyama existed yet. I don't look beyond the current draft class. The Magic got a lucky bounce and had probably one of the best rookies in recent memory.
Let that back to back Magic happen just one more time. If Cleveland can win it a million times the Magic can once more
Let that back to back Magic happen just one more time. If Cleveland can win it a million times the Magic can once more
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Looking at the lottery, there’s very few to no teams I would be upset if they won the lottery.
Gonna be fun.
Gonna be fun.
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Then yes, Lebron to Orlando. Because he's made it very public that he will spend his last years in the NBA playing alongside his son.Phantom wrote: ↑Wed Feb 22, 2023 8:58 pm Lebron to Orlando?!
No not that Lebron
Bronny is projected to go to the Orlando Magic in our 2024 NBA mock draft ... Imagine
Full mock draft by DraftExpress on ESPN+ https://es.pn/3xHVo89
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Ah how about the Heat? Impressive
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Bronny is just gonna go to the Lakers somehow. It ain't happening here