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Re: ATL - Memphis-Pelicans deal, pg. 24 

Post#641 » by BigO » Thu Jul 29, 2021 7:49 pm

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emunney wrote:We can **** on Kyrie all we want (and I'm sure I will also), but he's doing some terrific stuff with at least a portion of his money and influence that is materially bettering the lives of other people.


Sure, but that really doesn’t give a person the right to be a massive a hole in regards to how they treat the other half of the people they interact with.

We don’t give a pass to a police officer that is respectful and helpful 3/4 of their shifts.

We don’t excuse a physician who has great bedside manner with 1/2 of his patients.

Kyrie has over a hundred million dollars and a significant platform and appears to be a force for good, 1/2 the time (and a spectacularly out of touch arrogant jerk the other half. I think the bar should be higher.


Ok but apply it universally, because most of these guys are just ****.


Good ethical question. Is it better to be a nice guy and never do anything with your wealth or be a pain in the ass and help thousands of people? I think I'd go with the last one.

Any documentation of what Kyrie has/is doing?
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Re: ATL - Memphis-Pelicans deal, pg. 24 

Post#642 » by emunney » Thu Jul 29, 2021 8:00 pm

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emunney wrote:
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Sure, but that really doesn’t give a person the right to be a massive a hole in regards to how they treat the other half of the people they interact with.

We don’t give a pass to a police officer that is respectful and helpful 3/4 of their shifts.

We don’t excuse a physician who has great bedside manner with 1/2 of his patients.

Kyrie has over a hundred million dollars and a significant platform and appears to be a force for good, 1/2 the time (and a spectacularly out of touch arrogant jerk the other half. I think the bar should be higher.


Ok but apply it universally, because most of these guys are just ****.


Good ethical question. Is it better to be a nice guy and never do anything with your wealth or be a pain in the ass and help thousands of people? I think I'd go with the last one.

Any documentation of what Kyrie has/is doing?


This is the thing that came out today. He doesn't talk about any of it publicly. Just helps people. Admirable imo. People are complicated.

https://www.netsdaily.com/2021/7/28/22599076/for-kyrie-irving-another-big-effort-bringing-clean-water-to-a-pakistani-village
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Re: ATL - Memphis-Pelicans deal, pg. 24 

Post#643 » by Licensed to Il » Thu Jul 29, 2021 8:20 pm

emunney wrote:
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Ok but apply it universally, because most of these guys are just ****.


Good ethical question. Is it better to be a nice guy and never do anything with your wealth or be a pain in the ass and help thousands of people? I think I'd go with the last one.

Any documentation of what Kyrie has/is doing?


This is the thing that came out today. He doesn't talk about any of it publicly. Just helps people. Admirable imo. People are complicated.

https://www.netsdaily.com/2021/7/28/22599076/for-kyrie-irving-another-big-effort-bringing-clean-water-to-a-pakistani-village


Of course it is possible to bring clean water to remote villages, and to not be an insufferable ****.
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Re: ATL - Memphis-Pelicans deal, pg. 24 

Post#644 » by emunney » Thu Jul 29, 2021 8:26 pm

Licensed to Il wrote:
emunney wrote:
BigO wrote:
Good ethical question. Is it better to be a nice guy and never do anything with your wealth or be a pain in the ass and help thousands of people? I think I'd go with the last one.

Any documentation of what Kyrie has/is doing?


This is the thing that came out today. He doesn't talk about any of it publicly. Just helps people. Admirable imo. People are complicated.

https://www.netsdaily.com/2021/7/28/22599076/for-kyrie-irving-another-big-effort-bringing-clean-water-to-a-pakistani-village


Of course it is possible to bring clean water to remote villages, and to not be an insufferable ****.


I guess it balances it out if being insufferable taints drinking water.
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Re: ATL - Memphis-Pelicans deal, pg. 24 

Post#645 » by GoldenAntlers » Thu Jul 29, 2021 8:45 pm

I'm tired of the Kyrie slang. I find it short-sighted and selfish.
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Re: ATL - Memphis-Pelicans deal, pg. 24 

Post#646 » by Matches Malone » Thu Jul 29, 2021 8:46 pm

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Re: ATL - Memphis-Pelicans deal, pg. 24 

Post#647 » by GoldenAntlers » Thu Jul 29, 2021 8:48 pm

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Re: ATL - Memphis-Pelicans deal, pg. 24 

Post#648 » by WRau1 » Thu Jul 29, 2021 8:53 pm

Philly isn't going to be able to trade him if they don't drop their expectations considerably. Ultimately, I think he'll end up in MIN or s&t for Lowry.
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Re: ATL - Memphis-Pelicans deal, pg. 24 

Post#649 » by Matches Malone » Thu Jul 29, 2021 9:09 pm

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Re: ATL - Memphis-Pelicans deal, pg. 24 

Post#650 » by GoldenAntlers » Thu Jul 29, 2021 9:12 pm

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Re: ATL - Memphis-Pelicans deal, pg. 24 

Post#651 » by StickeeFingaz » Thu Jul 29, 2021 9:14 pm

If Shamet can get 29 + Carter, wonder what/where Donte or Donte + 31 could get us.
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Re: ATL - Memphis-Pelicans deal, pg. 24 

Post#652 » by DingleJerry » Thu Jul 29, 2021 9:16 pm

IDK, I'd have jumped in on that for Shamet with our pick if it's possible with cap, etc. BKN probably not really looking to work with us though anyway.
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Re: ATL - Memphis-Pelicans deal, pg. 24 

Post#653 » by Matches Malone » Thu Jul 29, 2021 9:18 pm

Woj and shams duking it out. Who’s info will come out on top?
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Re: ATL - Memphis-Pelicans deal, pg. 24 

Post#654 » by Ron Swanson » Thu Jul 29, 2021 9:19 pm

Morey has to be the laughingstock of the league right now. What's the point of even asking for that ludicrous of a price for Simmons? Because when it inevitably leaks out, it just makes you look embarrassing. Dude literally doesn't understand the concept of negotiating.
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Re: ATL - Memphis-Pelicans deal, pg. 24 

Post#655 » by StickeeFingaz » Thu Jul 29, 2021 9:21 pm

LMAO @ Lakers. Westbrook? LOL
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Re: ATL - Memphis-Pelicans deal, pg. 24 

Post#656 » by ReasonablySober » Thu Jul 29, 2021 9:26 pm

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Re: ATL - Memphis-Pelicans deal, pg. 24 

Post#657 » by StickeeFingaz » Thu Jul 29, 2021 9:27 pm

Westbrook is never the answer.
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Re: ATL - Memphis-Pelicans deal, pg. 24 

Post#658 » by Plossum » Thu Jul 29, 2021 9:27 pm

Wtf is Morey doing? I spose you don’t want to deal Simmons wondering if you could get more but he’s really taking the piss with these proposals.
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Re: ATL - Memphis-Pelicans deal, pg. 24 

Post#659 » by WeekapaugGroove » Thu Jul 29, 2021 9:29 pm

Buddy Heild probably just broke his phone reading the Westbrook news :)

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Re: ATL - Memphis-Pelicans deal, pg. 24 

Post#660 » by LUKE23 » Thu Jul 29, 2021 9:29 pm

Nice trade by the Wizards. Westbrook isn't going to work in LA either.

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