1. "Apparently DeAndre Ayton is pissed that he didn't get a max contract..." In response to Reply # 0
even though he was great on a team that went to the Finals I can understand being hesitant about committing that much money to a fairly traditional big man in a league that's trending small.
3. "Keeping Book happy is the key…" In response to Reply # 2
>They need to keep their core happy. > >They gave CP3 and Bridges a ton of money, and they're gonna >let Ayton's contract play out this way? Wildly stupid.
I feel like Utah HAD to pay Gobert and he got somewhat exposed in the playoffs. I don’t think Phoenix will have a hard of a time attracting free agents as Utah.
They were in the Finals last year but is that really a championship “core”? A lot of people thought they made the Finals last year more due to other team’s injuries.
non shooting rim running big that barely gets 14 and 12
he's not even as good as clint capela
>even though he was great on a team that went to the Finals I >can understand being hesitant about committing that much money >to a fairly traditional big man in a league that's trending >small.
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5. "we actually kinda agree on something, scary lol..." In response to Reply # 4
>non shooting rim running big that barely gets 14 and 12 > >he's not even as good as clint capela > > >>even though he was great on a team that went to the Finals I >>can understand being hesitant about committing that much >money >>to a fairly traditional big man in a league that's trending >>small. >
10. "RE: espn needs to fire her." In response to Reply # 6
>she look too damn good to be on tv everyday. >
Haha. If Joy Taylor can stay up on the Herd looking killer after Colin had that titties/cities flub, it’s all bets off!
>i like the format of the show tho. its more like nfl live >than a complete clone of the jump. > >you can tell they actually like working with malika too lol. >it felt like they were mad comfortable talking among family.
11. "I've only caught clips but Malika's been better than I thought she'd be" In response to Reply # 0
She has a lot more energy than she showed as a featured reporter. To me, it didn't seem like a measured personality would work on a daily sports show.
The only critique I have is that the set looks generic. I liked the OG The Jump sets because they seemed more inviting to discussion. But I hope the show, and especially Malika, is successful.
12. "it seems like for whatever reason current tv sports shows are trending....." In response to Reply # 11
towards full body shots, its good for some people, not some much for others. Some of the guys on ESPN need to step their shoe games up lol. The days where you sat behind a desk and your bottom half didn't matter seem to be over for now...
14. "There is something that isn’t right about this show." In response to Reply # 0
It’s really awkward at times. From the personalities to the space that they are in, the show doesn’t have a natural feel to it.
Also, they need to do something about that open desk, or just stick to close-ups. Since the show has analysts who all differ in height, an open desk will only give an odd, comical view of those height differences. Seeing legs and feet of some of the analysts dangling like a punky school kid, makes it hard to take the show seriously.
I’ll stick to Jalen and Jacoby and Scott Van Pelt for my basketball news.
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16. "Its new, they're still figuring out..." In response to Reply # 14
>It’s really awkward at times. From the personalities to the >space that they >are in, the show doesn’t have a natural feel to it. > >Also, they need to do something about that open desk, or just >stick to close-ups. >Since the show has analysts who all differ in height, an open >desk will only give an >odd, comical view of those height differences. Seeing legs and >feet of some of the >analysts dangling like a punky school kid, makes it hard to >take the show seriously. > >I’ll stick to Jalen and Jacoby and Scott Van Pelt for my >basketball news.
like I've said before for whatever reason the current trend in sports tv seems to be to get the talent out from behind the desk for more full body shots. I love Perk and Chiney but they may not be the best daily co-hosts I've seen they've had Vince on there before, he's so-so, most of the reporter types seem uncomfortable standing next to athletes so they'll have to find a balance.
22. "its difficult for me to watch this now. its a really hard listen." In response to Reply # 0
idk why its so grating to me but...
you got malika and her drawn out speaking style (i dont know how to explain it but the pronunciation of everything is really exaggerated).
you got perk just loud and belligerent for no reason at all.
you got 'insider' woj who has like 1 sentence of substance (the actual story headline) and then a bunch of rambling and nothingness to fill the rest of his speaking time.
you got chiney (whose personality i do like) with the loud high pitched voice that can really grind on you.
maybe im getting old but the jump flowed so much smoother and was much quieter lol. the tone was just easier on the ears.
and then nba today only shows insight from like 1 or 2 games/teams (the usual coastal teams every day) then its mostly opinion pieces.
i wanna feel like im being 'caught up' on the world of basketball each day. and this show doesnt do a good job.
honestly...this is the 1st year i have ever watched 'nba gametime' from nba tv. 30 to 60 mins of mostly game wraps ups and stats/analysis. and the personalities are calm and level headed without a bunch of yelling and gimmickry. i really miss content like that.
26. "NBA Gametime on NBA TV is definitely a fav, I feel like its more game..." In response to Reply # 22
coverage and recap and less "analysis". When they do have analysis shows people like Isiah Thomas and Candace Parker are far better to listen too.
ON NBA Today I still prefer Malika over Rachael Nichols. Malika has her rough spots but she is still finding her way in a new role. I can deal with Richard Jefferson when he sticks to analysis but when he tries to be snarky or humorous its annoying. Perk can just go. Some of his country bumbling was amusing at first but its too much on daily basis. I like Chiney and she has grown with the show. I loved Vince Carter the player but I don't really care for him as an analyst or a commentator during games.
I don't really care for Woj or Windhorst. Zach Lowe isn't bad.
I feel like they need some new blood but I don't know who. Most recently retired players made so much money they aren't interested in a real job they have to show up to every day lol.
I feel like all the ESPN "sports talk" shows are struggling. Stephen A and Max Kellerman are annoying together and separate. The NFL show isn't bad when they don't let Dan Orvlasky annoying ass take over and explain why he is smarter than any QB in NFL history.
PTI used to be a favorite but Wilbon and Kornheiser are old and need to be put out to pasture and are just old men yelling at the tv with little insight. Statboy's show that PTI spawned Around The Horn is slightly better but that isn't saying much.
ESPN figured out these shows are cheap to produce especially with people hosting from home during the pandemic and half of them still do.
Peyton and Eli on ESPN2 during MNF isn't bad but in true ESPN fashion they're trying to run that in the ground trying to do the same thing with Stephen A during nba games.
I'd like to see them do more 30 for 30's and films. I thought The Captain about Derek Jeter was cool but strung out over 7 episodes and probably could've been condensed to 4 or 5.
I also hate the way the pandemic made them go silly wilt the dress code. I'm sitting here watching the Get Up with Dan Orvlasky with a sportscoat over a hoodie lol. Greeny isn't bad on The Get Up
As far as basketball commentators the Mike Breen, Mark Jackson, Jeff Van Gundy crew isn't bad. Stan Van Gundy isn't bad but can be overbearing at times. Hubie Brown is the GOAT, Doris Burke is good but can try too hard sometimes. I love Mark "put'em in the weight room" Jones lol
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