Former Cats in the NBA
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Don't forget AG yesterday
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AG looked pretty good last night - he fits in really well with Jokic.
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Goodman probly told him Hell No!
Bonehead!
Arizona State might have the most surprisingly anemic history in men's basketball of any program that you might think is better than it is.
-Norlander.
-Norlander.
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Goodman is a clown indeed!
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I think it’s about damn time Arizona got a TBT alumni team.
Notable players I think could play:
Nick Johnson
DWill
Rondae
Stanley
Kobe Simmons
Brandon Randolph
Brandon Williams?
Kaleb Tarczewski
Brandon Ashley
Keanu Pinder
Gabe York
Nico Mannion
Notable players I think could play:
Nick Johnson
DWill
Rondae
Stanley
Kobe Simmons
Brandon Randolph
Brandon Williams?
Kaleb Tarczewski
Brandon Ashley
Keanu Pinder
Gabe York
Nico Mannion
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He's my fucking hero.
“Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition …There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.”
~ Wilhoit's Law
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Technically he's a fucking cat, but I love the sentiment.
Not really an NBA fan, but if the Pacers win it all, I'm buying a TJ jersey.
Not really an NBA fan, but if the Pacers win it all, I'm buying a TJ jersey.
“The reality is that the hardest games to win are over teams on their home court. Teams that don’t play those games can spin it however they want, but what they’re saying is, ‘We don’t want to lose in our non conference season.’" - Sean Miller
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A monster off the bench
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TJ would not be in the NBA if not for Sean Miller calling in favors to get him invited to the NBA tryouts. Miller knew his talent when he could shoot the ball hardly at all. He is a dog.
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TJ is so fun to watch - love seeing him succeed in the NBA. We haven't had a true great PG since him at UA IMO.
Fact that Mathurin is also on the Pacers is a win as well!
Fact that Mathurin is also on the Pacers is a win as well!
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I had no idea that Brandon Williams was still on the Mav's roster
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I will not see a worst take regarding any subject today.
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Lots of TJ McConnell in my feed especially lately. This is the best article lately:
https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2024/5/25/ ... mmy-butler
Here's 9 thefts in one half, an NBA record.
https://www.nba.com/watch/video/tj-mcco ... first-half
Also there's a of 50 takeaways on in bound passes
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NB_Nx0VpDus[/youtube]
https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2024/5/25/ ... mmy-butler
Here's 9 thefts in one half, an NBA record.
https://www.nba.com/watch/video/tj-mcco ... first-half
Also there's a of 50 takeaways on in bound passes
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NB_Nx0VpDus[/youtube]
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The internet is brimming with love for TJ.
Say the name.
You're goddamn right.
Say the name.
You're goddamn right.
“Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition …There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.”
~ Wilhoit's Law
~ Wilhoit's Law
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Decent article from the Athletic:
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/551997 ... ed-article
(Somebody teach me how to embed YouTubes)
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/551997 ... ed-article
(Somebody teach me how to embed YouTubes)
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I remember the days when teams wouldn't even guard TJ because he rarely took a shot in college.
Look at our boy now.
Look at our boy now.
“The reality is that the hardest games to win are over teams on their home court. Teams that don’t play those games can spin it however they want, but what they’re saying is, ‘We don’t want to lose in our non conference season.’" - Sean Miller
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Story also mentions Keith Erickson who also played volleyball for the Tucson Sky.UAtrue wrote: ↑Thu Jun 06, 2024 7:45 pm Chase made the Olympic team!
https://fieldlevelmedia.com/nba/ex-play ... ball-team/
Any sufficiently advanced troll is indistinguishable from a genuine kook.
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Watched him play as a kid on those Wooden dynasty teams as well as with the Lakers.RichardCranium wrote: ↑Fri Jun 07, 2024 11:02 pmStory also mentions Keith Erickson who also played volleyball for the Tucson Sky.UAtrue wrote: ↑Thu Jun 06, 2024 7:45 pm Chase made the Olympic team!
https://fieldlevelmedia.com/nba/ex-play ... ball-team/
Great athlete.
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And they just didn't talk about him at all. Gotta love ESPN
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I do not understand the NBA draft at all
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Great choice of picture
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Josh Green to the Hornets
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The one guy I always felt would be a star in the NBA and be there the longest is Lauri Markkanen. I hope the Warriors get him (they're after him) as it looks like he is on the trading block.
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Speaking of Lute, did pick up his bobblehead the other day a thrift store.
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Don't recall Keshad being so vocal while playing at Arizona.
He probably was, just never heard him and since he wasn't really often the focal point of the offense didn't get a lot of screen time.
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Pelle!
“The reality is that the hardest games to win are over teams on their home court. Teams that don’t play those games can spin it however they want, but what they’re saying is, ‘We don’t want to lose in our non conference season.’" - Sean Miller
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Tough as fucking nails.
Of the 12 coaches, Rush picked the one whose fans have the deepest passion, the longest memories, the greatest lung capacity and … did I mention deep passion?
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Of the 12 coaches, Rush picked the one whose fans have the deepest passion, the longest memories, the greatest lung capacity and … did I mention deep passion?
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The deal will come via a renegotiation-and-extend, using the Jazz’s $33 million of open salary-cap space. League sources said Markkanen’s deal is projected to be worth upwards of $200 million over five years. It keeps him under contract through 2029, giving him the richest contract in Jazz history and one of the highest salaries for a European player in NBA history.
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That’s awesome for both of them. He really fell in love with Utah and didn’t want to be traded.
Of the 12 coaches, Rush picked the one whose fans have the deepest passion, the longest memories, the greatest lung capacity and … did I mention deep passion?
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I’m watching the replay of the match between the US and Norway and in the second set, I hear some chants from the crowd for Chase, “U of A! U of A!!”
I will see you there, or I will see you on another time
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Lauri getting paid!!!!
5 year $238m with Jazz
5 year $238m with Jazz
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TJ is going to get a new contract to stay in Indy. 4 years, $45M!!!
Super proud of our boy! Going to make it a point to go see him and Benn this year.
Super proud of our boy! Going to make it a point to go see him and Benn this year.
Of the 12 coaches, Rush picked the one whose fans have the deepest passion, the longest memories, the greatest lung capacity and … did I mention deep passion?
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Just fucking amazing... and where are the other guys now from an AZ team of "4 NBA players and TJ MCConnell?"
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Negative wingspan too.Alieberman wrote: ↑Fri Aug 30, 2024 11:34 am Just fucking amazing... and where are the other guys now from an AZ team of "4 NBA players and TJ MCConnell?"
TJ's higher ranked teammates:
Nick Johnson
Aaron Gordon
Kaleb Tarc
RHJ
Brandon Ashley
Stanley Johnson
Ristic
Ryan Anderson
So Aaron Gordon is the only other one?
But Lute knew. He said the Cats' best player was not even playing due to having a redshirt year.
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Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell has agreed on a four-year, $45 million contract extension that takes him through the 2028-29 season, Mark Bartelstein and Andy Shiffman of Priority Sports told ESPN on Friday.
McConnell had been under contract for $9.3 million for the 2024-25 season and now is tied to the Pacers for five years and $54 million.
McConnell had been under contract for $9.3 million for the 2024-25 season and now is tied to the Pacers for five years and $54 million.