Injuries man....injuries.

As I've recently hit the injured list (possible ACL tear) and there have been multiple injuries in the league lately, I've decided to dedicate these rankings to aches and pains. Good news is that my orthopedic doc says he doesn't think the ACL is torn but I may have a meniscus tear and a bone bruise. MRI due sometime within the next week. *Pray to whatever higher being you believe in for my left knee* Thanks!

With that said...

Rankings:

Rank/Team (record, avg, last rank)
1-Duval County: (28-14, 294.6, 1)
W9 and CP3 is having knee issues. Still no one is catching Frank. General Vasquez and Allstar David Lee are holding fort.

2-Theodesia: (27-15, 270.1, 6)
Timmy has sat a few games with "old knees" but other than that, theo's team is rolling (10-2 since last rankings).

3-East River: (25-17, 270.5, 2)
Mullens ankle has him out but doesnt matter with Horford and Bosh being CF's. Sully's playing more and as such, his back is now sore. Surprise, surprise. Paul George and Wessy pushing this team to the top of the Hubie though.

4-Villanova: (25-17, 261, 7)
Amare is back and beginning to pick it up but with Camby(old), JO(old) and Booz(hamstring) all ailing, I expect this team to slump some over the next 4-5 games.

5-Coney Island: (25-17, 267.8, 3)
Big Baby's Big Broken Bone Bids Binding Benefits Because Binding Befits Better Barefoot Bones. Say that 10x fast! Ha! And JaVale's shin? More like George Karl's impatience.

6-Cerritos: (24-18, 271.7, 10)
Did Kaman suffer a concussion or something? Anywho, doesnt seem to be hurting Shawn much as his team is balling (Okafor and Noah are DESTROYING stats lately).
Current reason I hate Shawn: Jimmy Butler (good pick up)

7-Houston: (21-21, 246.9, 12)
Relatively healthy minus Zaza. Calderon traded means Lowry should start balling IMMEDIATELY. I'm just hoping he helps Rudy gun his way to 1.05-1.10 for the rest of the season. I guess I have to start paying attention to LABeat again. But don't act like your ass didn't hibernate for 2 mos while me and the Shark did the Kid N Play on your ass. Uh huh.

8-South Texas: (20-22, 269.3, 9)
Steph Curry's ankles. Ersan balling tho.

9-Northeast Regional: (21-21, 254.3, 8)
No injuries. Yay!!! LeBron is a baller.....
That's all I got. *shrug*

10-CHI:ESL: (23-19, 253, 4)
*throws chair a la Bobby Knight* 2-9 in last 11 games. Conley's ankle and Deng's Hammy didn't help. Only optimism is that team is about to turn things around and Granger might be back soon. That and team was so far ahead in the Walton losing stretch didnt cost it the lead.


11-Hollywood: (22-20, 256.2, 5)
Dwight's a bitch and I didn't draft him for that reason. Now he's having shoulder issues. SMH...damn for Ryan. Go Lakers?

12-Washington: (18-24, 257.9, 14)
On the low, Basa's squad has been heating up. Thanks to Kobe trying to actually share the load and Kyrie scoring like his life depends on it. Tristian took a while but he's bamma'd out too. Though that finger issue has to be a concern.

13-Motor City: (17-25, 253.4, 13)
No injuries but team effort is on the IR. In last 10 games only 2 players on the roster avg 1.00 FPPM or better. No wonder they are 1-5 in their last 6 games.

14-NYC: (17-25, 245.2, 11)
To be Looooooved, to be Looooooved, OH WHAT A FEELING!!! To be Loooooooooooooooved. And Eric Gordon ain't as much help as once thought huh? LOLrookieLOL

15-Springfield: (13-29, 236.3, 15)
Bogut back (but for how long), Jonas ailing. Team sux. Might string together a few wins with Bogut in the line up but...safe to say, new champ this year?

16-Brooklyn: (10-32, 233.3, 16)
5-7 since last rankings. Couple 300 games in there too. Now imagine if Bynum had come back a month ago. Now add to that if D-Rose comes back in the next 2 weeks. He'd be at least close enough to the 6 seed to make a push and would be the scariest team heading into the 'offs. But...as it stands. Dead:Coffin. Kudos to Boogs for holding his injured guys though. A trade for one or either at this point (especially with him out of the picture) would just be shady as hell (should have done it a month ago...ya know, when I asked lol).

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RACE WAR:

Since last rankings, the blacks have won the matchups 43-53. The last two game days were particularly damaging (1-7, 0-8) and they've won 20 of the last 24 matchups.

With that...we are all even at 80-80 with 12 game days left.

IT'S HEATING UP!!! WILL DJANGO GO UNCHAINED?!?! OR WILL THE WHITE MAN'S WILL PREVAIL!!!

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TRADE DEADLINE:
Lastly, the trade deadline is next Wednesday, February 6th at Noon PST so get your last minute deals done.


A_B...injured knee...ouch...err...um...out!

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"though time has passed, im still the future" (c) black thought

And that's that.

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And completely expect him to suck again at some point in the not so distant future.



Yall dont think so? Make me an offer worth my while before Feb 6!

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"though time has passed, im still the future" (c) black thought

I actually thought the Wiz would challenge for a playoff spot in the east this yr.

If they were healthy, looks like I would have been right. But I agree...okafor won't hold up imo.

Good stretch though.

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>I actually thought the Wiz would challenge for a playoff spot
>in the east this yr.
>
>If they were healthy, looks like I would have been right. But
>I agree...okafor won't hold up imo.
>
>Good stretch though.


And the biggest thing has been his rebounding.

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"though time has passed, im still the future" (c) black thought

-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.

-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.

http://i.imgur.com/vPqCzVU.jpg

basa just slapped me around to start the slide...but yeah that calderon trade mightve saved my season....

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2019 CABG Survivor

2016 OK Survivor Champion

be about it or be without it

RIP GOATs

I REALLY need to move a guy. I'd like to package 2 players for one.

I'm offering:
Hawes (last 10 = 32.9FPPG, 1.10FPPM)
JJ (last 10 = 29.4FPPG, .87FPPM)
Mayo (last 10 = 40.8FPPG, 1.12FPPM)

I'll take a 2 for 1 or a 3 for 2.

I'd like (in order of preference) CF (25FPPG+, 1.12 FPPM+), GF(30FPPG+, 1.07FPPM+), G(28FPPG+, 1.10FPPM+).

I'd also consider trading Andre Drummond in combo with the above but ONLY if I receive an above avg C/CF and G in return.

Make me an offer.

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A guy like Speights is perfect.

But no one would bit.

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but were similarly built

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"though time has passed, im still the future" (c) black thought

Wall being out so long really hurt, plus alot of my guys just underperformed. I'll finish strong with this lineup, but Bags team is playing too well to catch him. I'm like the Marlins of this shit.

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I can't remember where those guys even wound up drafting but I know alot was said about them needing to go earlier. Love is in a different boat tho cause this latest injury is different right?

How early you pick AI2 btw..i'm assuming early 2nd round? That might end up in your top 5 bad picks list.

Dwillz in the 1st round was an L for me. Can't remember if i argued that with you or AB...maybe both. He's been better lately (before last night) but when its all said and done, he likely won't be close to what I expected.

-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.

Dont think I'll be taking guys in new situations in the first 3 rounds any more. Too much uncertainty. In case anyone else wants to kick themselves like I am....

http://i49.tinypic.com/250i6w6.jpg

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shawn would be stacked if he didn't start agenda drafting in the 3rd

I specifically took guards 1 and 2 so i wouldn't be tempted with lin in the 3rd.

-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.

http://goo.gl/MgNSh

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2019 CABG Survivor

2016 OK Survivor Champion

be about it or be without it

RIP GOATs

i mean grevis vasquez is putting up better numbers. lmao

-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.

oh..and that nigga reached the top 30 against yo ass..

hahahahahahaha!!

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2019 CABG Survivor

2016 OK Survivor Champion

be about it or be without it

RIP GOATs

a bad pick, which you already admitted. So what are you yapping about?

lol

or are you just talking to talk cause you finally reached .500.

what's your next goal..a 250 average?

-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.

i wont be talking tomorrow...

>a bad pick, which you already admitted. So what are you
>yapping about?
>
>lol
>
>or are you just talking to talk cause you finally reached
>.500.
>
>what's your next goal..a 250 average?

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2019 CABG Survivor

2016 OK Survivor Champion

be about it or be without it

RIP GOATs

>shawn would be stacked if he didn't start agenda drafting in
>the 3rd
>
>I specifically took guards 1 and 2 so i wouldn't be tempted
>with lin in the 3rd.


Looking at the immediate list, id still take him over dragic...I wanted Jrue--but was hoping i could get him next. I didnt pick again for awhile...

Lin has had some pretty shitty games, but he also puts up really good games.

Overall still a better pick than a guy like The Gatekeeper

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>
>Looking at the immediate list, id still take him over
>dragic...I wanted Jrue--but was hoping i could get him next. I
>didnt pick again for awhile...
>
>Lin has had some pretty shitty games, but he also puts up
>really good games.
>
>Overall still a better pick than a guy like The Gatekeeper

-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.

i think its something me and cenario agree on

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2019 CABG Survivor

2016 OK Survivor Champion

be about it or be without it

RIP GOATs

many rockets game recently.

-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.

i know for a fact i'd have multiple survivor titles if i didn't HAVE to have certain players on my team. there's no reason for hendo and G to be on my team right now. none.

but, i have to win this thing my way first, to prove a point. then, i'll make rational picks and pick-ups.

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Steph: I was just fooling about

Kyrie: I wasn't.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8OWNspU_yE

>i know for a fact i'd have multiple survivor titles if i
>didn't HAVE to have certain players on my team.

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but, it's a function of being pressed, not knowing stuff.

but, hey, it's effective...unless other muhfuckas up at 2 in the morning checking box scores and beating you to the punch.

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Steph: I was just fooling about

Kyrie: I wasn't.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8OWNspU_yE

I'm in this to take your money. Which I've done.....twice. But you keep on "knowing stuff".


>but, it's a function of being pressed, not knowing stuff.

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lmao..that's REALLY nothing to gloat about

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Steph: I was just fooling about

Kyrie: I wasn't.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8OWNspU_yE

>lmao..that's REALLY nothing to gloat about

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i mean, i ain't here for some noble sports fandom BS. i wanna say i'm right about stuff and party on wrong people.


but, you do be cookin that wire...pleasure to watch...just not this year.

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Steph: I was just fooling about

Kyrie: I wasn't.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8OWNspU_yE

>i mean, i ain't here for some noble sports fandom BS. i wanna
>say i'm right about stuff and party on wrong people.
>
>
>but, you do be cookin that wire...pleasure to watch...just not
>this year. YOUNG !! <---
>

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2019 CABG Survivor

2016 OK Survivor Champion

be about it or be without it

RIP GOATs

i done started picking dudes up as fast as i can off the wire just to keep them away from dudes...and then i drop 'em and laugh, knowing certain people wanted them.

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Steph: I was just fooling about

Kyrie: I wasn't.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8OWNspU_yE

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2019 CABG Survivor

2016 OK Survivor Champion

be about it or be without it

RIP GOATs

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17x NBA Champions

If he's out...ummm, nice to contend for 2 weeks.

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17x NBA Champions

Too many injuries and a well-timed turd dropped by Monroe.

My movies: http://russellhainline.com
My movie reviews: https://letterboxd.com/RussellHFilm/
My beer TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebeertravelguide

With the exception of one or two trades and my final guard position, everyone on my squad is who I drafted. Love this team. So much heart. Watched nearly all of these guys play in college too, minus Amir Johnson (and Tiago, obviously). Long term scouting paying off!

I just need my relative health to last. Luckily, my health problems always tend to overlap, so I get all of my lowest scores in at once.

My movies: http://russellhainline.com
My movie reviews: https://letterboxd.com/RussellHFilm/
My beer TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebeertravelguide

(and Tiago, obviously). Long
>term scouting paying off!
>

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2019 CABG Survivor

2016 OK Survivor Champion

be about it or be without it

RIP GOATs

sorry i doubted your team.

i still think i could have given you a 'run' for the division if i didn't lose varajeo since i had the huge headstart at the beginning of the year..but head to head your team was obviously better and likely woulda prevailed in a playoff matchup anyway.

*tips cap*

-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.

The Survivor origin year, the reason why people got mad is that I drafted and then never tinkered or changed my lineup all year long... but I still finished strong.

It's actually why I like this format so much-- it gives real value to players who may not put up many actual stats. It's more depth-oriented than any Yahoo league, especially given the calendar set-up.

My movies: http://russellhainline.com
My movie reviews: https://letterboxd.com/RussellHFilm/
My beer TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebeertravelguide

simply don't have the time. but, as stated before, i have made it a point to pick up players i know people will want and promptly drop them.

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Steph: I was just fooling about

Kyrie: I wasn't.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8OWNspU_yE

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I've traveled far and wide through many different times...

Rondo's injury. Ouch. My bad TJT. Make that slump over the next...remainder of the season.

>4-Villanova: (25-17, 261, 7)
>Amare is back and beginning to pick it up but with Camby(old),
>JO(old) and Booz(hamstring) all ailing, I expect this team to
>slump some over the next 4-5 games.

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I got some feelers out. Feel free to counter.

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i want nothing...i'm riding my horses.

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Steph: I was just fooling about

Kyrie: I wasn't.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8OWNspU_yE

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"though time has passed, im still the future" (c) black thought

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17x NBA Champions

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"though time has passed, im still the future" (c) black thought

Wanna trade 'em. I'll give you chandler and a throw in player for him. lol

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"though time has passed, im still the future" (c) black thought

Chandler and JJ for him since that was the deal you proposed for Jimmy lmao.

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and then rondo's injury. fuck. i knew i was thin @ G, but I didn't plan for this.

anyway, i'll still probably make the playoffs, even after my next four games are embarrassing due to lost minutes. doubt i get very far.

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It's only funny till someone gets mad. Then it's hilarious.

http://hoops.sports.ws/league/midseason_grades.x?league=130755

-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.

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Cuz right now, I'd swap all but 2 of my players for him LMAO.

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-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.

but dude does everything else.

You didnt know he could pass or rebound or steal the ball like that.

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17x NBA Champions

old ass up at the park lettin them young niggas shake you out yo chuck taylors...fuck off tha court nigga!!

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2019 CABG Survivor

2016 OK Survivor Champion

be about it or be without it

RIP GOATs

No ACL tear. Was a bone bruise...little fluid on the knee. After about a week I felt mostly fine. Got the MRI to make sure though. Doc said I'm clear to hoop so I'm good.

To answer LABeatoffs question, no, almost 5 yrs ago I had beat this 'kid' who was all of 21 (I was 30 at the time) off the dribble and another 'kid' about the same age slid over late to help and kneed me in my lower thigh right above my knee cap and ruptured my quad tendon. Same injury Blake Griff had his rookie yr.

And any time you're in Chicago, come out the Chicago Burbs at my YMCA league and I'll show you how 'old' I am and let you decide if I need to give it up. Chump ass non-hooper. lmao

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Just too much cutting and changing direction that were not used to anymore. Find a competitive HIIT program like crossfit to satisfy your need for competition. Too many dudes I know with torn ACLs and Achilles playing basketball or football.

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"though time has passed, im still the future" (c) black thought

My brother, same injury when he was 30

If I have a kid, they retiring at 29

-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.

and she was a runner (was on FIU's track team).

I don't know any basketball players that did it.

I know a few guys that tore their ACL...witnessed one.

But major injuries are rare with the regular crowd of guys I run with.

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I don't drive off the dribble much (still can but I choose not due to the various dynamics). My mid-range and 3pt game keeps me effective and I got a decent low post game I can go to when my shot ain't falling.

I like D, rebounding and passing too so I leave a lot of the offensive heavy lifting to my team mates and focus on possession stopping.

I hoop 2-3 times a week so I'm use to all the cutting, etc. With that level of activity, you're gonna get hurt at some point. What happened with my knee this time though could have happened coming down the steps or hitting a wet spot on the street or slipping on one of the kids toys.

I haven't had a serious injury (like stay at home and worry about going to the doc) since 2008 which was the knee incident.

>Just too much cutting and changing direction that were not
>used to anymore. Find a competitive HIIT program like
>crossfit to satisfy your need for competition. Too many dudes
>I know with torn ACLs and Achilles playing basketball or
>football.

I'm probably gonna hang it up when my son is 13-15. By then, if they're interested, I'll have taught him and his sister the game first hand (by kicking their asses for years). Once they beat me, I'll retire.

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LMAO!!! nigga you dont want none... be smashin yo shit all up on the glass..and then fuck up yo other paper ass knee...FOH son

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2019 CABG Survivor

2016 OK Survivor Champion

be about it or be without it

RIP GOATs

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LMAO!! you old..i'm older...but you still cant fade me YOUNG (c) Basa and tha crew

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2019 CABG Survivor

2016 OK Survivor Champion

be about it or be without it

RIP GOATs

Age of the guys I hoop with directly on my Y team:
29, 25, 24, 24, 35, 33, 24 and I'm 35.

I hoop with and against these guys weekly.

Our Saturday morning run has a few more vets (mostly 25-45). We get 15-25 guys running on 2 courts.

So trust me, I ain't naive about it.

But...I ball tho. You gonna have to get in shape challenging me fam. lol

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sounds like them young niggas runnin the tread off yo old ass tires

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2019 CABG Survivor

2016 OK Survivor Champion

be about it or be without it

RIP GOATs

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http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/8930504/brooklyn-nets-charlotte-bobcats-talking-ben-gordon-kris-humphries-deal-sources-say

I was >< close to dropping him instead of JJ to make a roster spot for Granger yesterday.

But i'm like "nah, if Blatche or Evans get hurt, he gonna beast".

If he go to the wack ass Bobcats where he can rebound & stat pad? Shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiid.

LET'S GO MJ!!! Ship gunning ass Ben outta there!

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http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/6585/andre-drummond

Drummond out 4-6 Weeks

Approved

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-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.

lolz..

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2019 CABG Survivor

2016 OK Survivor Champion

be about it or be without it

RIP GOATs

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-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.

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2019 CABG Survivor

2016 OK Survivor Champion

be about it or be without it

RIP GOATs

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-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.