littleavery1948

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Post-Shaq, a LOT of people hated Kobe's playing style. Then everyone loved him once the SuperTeam Heat took over.

Once the sun sets on the Thunder's run, plenty of people will change the tune on SGA. It's like clockwork. Hell, look at Tom Brady. Most HATED the Pats yet now love Brady.

This isn't anything new.

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I would say that most people would be "meh" on SGA. But we are prisoners of the moment (goes without saying), so everything TODAY is the GOAT or WOAT. Fans of good teams act obnoxious and OKC fans are no different from Heat/Warriors/Lakers/Celtics fans. But whatever, it's an activity on which I have no impact, nor does it impact my life, since I do not gamble.

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I remember when I was younger those lottos or McDonald’s monopoly games that paid out $1M. Huge buzz about it and people dreaming of winning and quitting their jobs and retire if they won. then come to find out that $1M prize is paid out in 20 annual installments of $50k and you’re getting taxed on it too.

Hardly life changing money anymore!

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No, but if you're good with money, it's a huge headstart. Back then, you could have multiple investment properties by the end of 20 years, making 3-5K in passive income per month. If I got that at 22, I would be easily able to retire by 45-50. As it is, I will be 55-60, but I am considering working until I get medicare at 65 (30 years from now).

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In terms of quality of life the millionaires have way more in common with billionaires than people who earn a mere 6 figure living.

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My brother is technically a millionaire with his portion of the business that he's a partner of, and his house appreciating like crazy. He is not rich by any means. He drives a 2013 Honda Pilot, and a 2014 Honda Odyssey. His wife works as a real estate agent (and made bank during the COVID years) and is a secretary at the private school, so they get free tuition for their children.

I am not a millionaire, but I am not poor; we have similar spending power.

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To stabilize it will take regulating and restricting social media (and banning shite like OF and prediction markets) like the chicoms are doing, but that puts us in an existential conundrum with our beliefs as a country.

But we already gave away our freedoms for airport pat downs and warrantless surveillance, so who knows what else we'll be willing to let the government do. I guess whatever social media algorithms tell us to do.

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COVID lockdowns are a prime example of a) how people are quick to obey without questioning, and b) how fast it can come

Fortunately, here in America, we are not yet at the stage where the Government can completely lock us down like China/North Korea. You can go from suggestion (you should), to shaming (you're evil if), to fear, to coercion (you're going to prison, if). We have not yet reached Coercion stage, and when we do, it will get ugly. The Mark of the Beast will be the ultimate coercion.

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the MSB

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No need to add "in 2026". People do not like questions that require more thought than a what's required of a third grader. Critical thinking is a skill which most people lack.

1-0 at any point
3-2 as final scores (my guess, although 4-3 might be up there).

Jerry iS living rent-free in Jim'S head. It'S amazing, yet diSturbing at the Same time. We're talking about Cal Raleigh, but Somehow, Jim trieS to Shoehorn Jerry. Great SeaSonS come and go, but there iS only one conStant, which iS the Great - AARON JUDGE! :usa:

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Well to the OKC fans from a Laker fan. You kicked our arse

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The fans did? A sweep was expected, and the fans had nothing to do with the outcome of the game. Their favorite team dominated your favorite team, nothing more, nothing less.

Spurs get hosed again. I cannot believe I was so happy to see Arse win. Tel is a moron, but that’s just Spurs. Needed a win today. Sad.

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Can you see my screen

Actually a very useful thing, if you have to share and explain certain information.

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I ask this everyday. Even when I present to the board, there's always someone remote.

No. With Luka, this might go 5. OKC is a nightmare matchup for the Fakes.

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then at Cleveland.

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The Jake is nice; I sat where the Drummer, John Adams was in the left field bleachers, but unfortunately, that was under the big screen (people were pounding the wall like the drummer). I actually prefer to be higher up (first few rows - upper level is ideal) since I like to see everything. I might come back for another one this year, and I'll sit in right field next time. I typically park at Tower City Plaza, which is right below the Arena; there's a walkway to the Arena, and the ballpark. The Hope Memorial Bridge is cool (right off Ontario near the ballpark). Have fun at the INDIANS game.