WaltTeevens

re: Jason Collins Dead at 47

Posted by WaltTeevens on 5/12/26 at 11:34 pm to Raoul Stimulato

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RIP

I remember when him and his twin brother were major recruits for Stanford basketball.

I remember in my teenage years Stanford signing them out of Harvard Westlake (I think?). My dad and I had been going to Stanford basketball games for years. Once we saw they signed, we were like "Oh shite, we might get to the next level"

Well Jason was injured his frosh year, and only Jarron played. They made the final four that year. They never got back to the final four, but in college, Jason was a more dynamic player than Jarron. Jarron was no slouch, though.

Jason had some incredible games at Stanford. I thought he would be better at the NBA level than he was. I think he just didn't have the otherworldly athleticism that makes you a good player in the NBA.

Him being the first openly gay active player in NBA history is pretty incredible, and important. We may not see another again for a while, but to be the first anything...man on the moon...maker of croissants...I don't give a frick...it's impressive and takes a lot of courage. A lot of people hate change, and to risk a VERY lucrative career to stay true to yourself is amazing.

Also, if you haven't read his story about having the glioblastoma and going to Singapore to get experimental treatment, you should. He was really intelligent dude. That disease, also, is absolutely horrific. One of the worst.

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re: Daryl Morey Fired by 76ers

Posted by WaltTeevens on 5/12/26 at 11:23 pm to Boomshockalocka

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Sometimes one player can make the GM successful. Then when the player leaves the GM is exposed.

Wow turned on him. Also, what success?

re: Will the American people fall for this Hantavirus?

Posted by WaltTeevens on 5/7/26 at 11:57 pm to The Pirate King

I'd die of hantavirus to own the libs.

re: NBA teams alternate uniforms in post season

Posted by WaltTeevens on 5/6/26 at 9:53 pm to turnpiketiger

The only true constant is change.

re: I feel like Interstellar will ultimately be the film Nolan is most remembered for...

Posted by WaltTeevens on 5/6/26 at 9:19 pm to jlovel7

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One thing is for sure I celebrate the guys entire catalogue.

Michael...Bolton?

Movie/TV Board

re: Watching some NBA for the first time in a while

Posted by WaltTeevens on 5/6/26 at 9:14 pm to TheOcean

Fouls never happened in the 90s

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re: TUE NBA Playoffs, 2 Games

Posted by WaltTeevens on 5/5/26 at 9:18 pm to littleavery1948

Calling the foul on Smart while Reaves gets tricked by SGA. I can't believe I'm rooting for the Lakers

re: TUE NBA Playoffs, 2 Games

Posted by WaltTeevens on 5/5/26 at 9:09 pm to Frac the world

Marcus Smart cannot shoot. Rui Hachimura, otoh, can.

re: Man sets what probably is a record - attends 10,000 professional (most major some minor)

Posted by WaltTeevens on 5/5/26 at 8:56 pm to Eurocat

It reminds me of "Jiro Dreams of Sushi". It's about a sushi chef that devotes his life completely to one thing. I felt sad for him at times, but, if that's what makes you happy...I guess it's good?

re: TUE NBA Playoffs, 2 Games

Posted by WaltTeevens on 5/5/26 at 8:13 pm to Fus0623

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They better stop fricking around because that OKC bench is coming and we have 0 answer for their Second unit

It feels like it's over tonight, and maybe the series. I feel like OKC is just so strong right now.

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re: Will the Knicks beat OKC?

Posted by WaltTeevens on 5/4/26 at 11:48 pm to theCAW

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the refs will do what it takes to help

Stop with this madness. We had an entire era with the Pistons and Spurs running things. With no huge stars on either team.

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re: Has Anyone Ever Totally Changed Your Opinion of Them?

Posted by WaltTeevens on 5/4/26 at 3:51 pm to SaintlyTiger88

Yeah. Recently had a girl that I was over the moon for get with someone that was abusive in a previous relationship that we both knew about. I immediately lost all feelings and don't ever care to see her again.

re: Name Your Favorite Perfect Albums

Posted by WaltTeevens on 5/4/26 at 2:39 pm to STigers

Just the absolute peak blend of post hardcore and melodic emo. I hate using the word emo, but frick it we're doing it live. The amount of hits on this is astounding.

Music Board

re: Is your wife or girlfriend planning an all girls trip to Jamaica?

Posted by WaltTeevens on 5/2/26 at 11:23 pm to FLTech

Did anyone answer the main question:

CAN HE HAVE ONE OF THE LEGS???!!

re: "Pit bulls are like Muslims"

Posted by WaltTeevens on 5/2/26 at 11:20 pm to FAT SEXY

Joke was mid. Not bad, not good. Serviceably mid. No audible laughter, but I got what she was going for.

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re: I am a SF Giants fan and I have a problem.

Posted by WaltTeevens on 5/2/26 at 11:16 pm to Slippy

This team is so mediocre. They took 2 of 3 from LA and I thought they were building momentum. They cannot hit, the pen blows leads in the 9th...they just aren't very good. I don't think Vitello is to blame. He's not working miracles, but the failures of his roster so far are not his fault.

re: Kentucky Derby 2026

Posted by WaltTeevens on 5/2/26 at 6:19 pm to TearsofKnowshon

Bad Bunny doing Super Bowl, jockey from PR winning Kentucky Derby. What a year for PR

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re: Draymond on Kerr: "he's hindered me in my career and what I could have become"

Posted by WaltTeevens on 5/2/26 at 1:44 pm to RummelTiger

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Imagine pandering so hard to be liked only to still get shite on by those who you believe you are standing for.

You can have disagreements in the workplace without it being about race, you dingdong

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re: Draymond on Kerr: "he's hindered me in my career and what I could have become"

Posted by WaltTeevens on 5/2/26 at 1:43 pm to SCLibertarian

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Kerr will apologize for his privilege despite everything said. Draymond is a POS but Kerr is a white guilt pussy.

Steve Kerr is a good dude. Just because he doesn't subscribe to your ideology doesn't make him a bad person. The best people are the ones that can step outside of their own shoes and empathize with people from different backgrounds, imo.