Starbury — basketball_team 🇺🇸
5 members · by Kevin Andrews · TeamBranch
Season Journal
Standings
| # | Team | W | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit Engine-Roar | 12 | 3 | 24 |
| 2 | San Antonio Skyscrapers | 12 | 3 | 24 |
| 3 | Starbury | 12 | 3 | 24 |
| 4 | Oklahoma City Treasure-Chest | 12 | 3 | 24 |
| 5 | New York Over-Timers | 12 | 3 | 24 |
| 6 | Boston Ring-Chasers | 11 | 4 | 22 |
| 7 | Cleveland Twin-Towers | 9 | 6 | 18 |
| 8 | Houston Blast-Off | 9 | 6 | 18 |
| 9 | Minnesota Ice-Wall | 8 | 7 | 16 |
| 10 | Los Angeles Nursing-Home | 6 | 9 | 12 |
| 11 | Toronto Border-Patrol | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| 12 | Denver Horse-Track | 4 | 11 | 8 |
| 13 | Orlando Magic-Beans | 3 | 12 | 6 |
| 14 | Philadelphia Injury-Report | 2 | 13 | 4 |
| 15 | Miami Heart-Attack | 2 | 13 | 4 |
| 16 | Phoenix No-Defense | 1 | 14 | 2 |
Pre-season
Get comfortable because tonight, we are about to witness something special. I can feel it. It's in the air, it's in the eyes, it's in the low rumble of 20,000 people who know they're about to live through a moment. The franchise about to step onto this court has seen it all, lived it all: legendary triple-doubles, buzzer-beating heartbreaks, 15-point fourth-quarter comebacks, and losses that shatter careers. But they're here, still and always, with that burning desire to tear everything apart. Ladies and gentlemen... Starbury! Yeah sure, it's a team sport, we all agree on that. But when you've got Nate Thurmond on your roster, the word "team" basically means him plus four guys who pass him the ball. Standing at 211 cm, a first step more explosive than a rocket launch, and a fadeaway so silky that even the defenders applaud as they watch him score. Scouts had this dude flagged at 14. By 16, he was beating pros. Today? He's embarrassing them. But what truly terrifies opponents isn't his highlights, it's his head. Look into his eyes during crunch time. There's nothing there. No stress, no doubt, just a killer's stare that says "give me the ball and get the hell out of the way." Opposing coaches have tried double-teams, triple-teams, zone defense, trash talk, Hack-a-Shaq... Nothing works. The man is programmed for clutch moments. It's genetic, and there's not a damn thing anyone can do about it. The budget, let's talk about it. Or actually, let's not, because it'll make you dizzy. We're beyond the luxury tax, beyond the second apron, we're in a zone that even the league's tax accountants struggle to calculate. The owner burns cash like others burn firewood, and he doesn't bat an eye. Every season this team doesn't win the title is a financial scandal. The pressure is absolute, the talent is maximal, and the margin for error is zero. Welcome to the world of superteams, where failure isn't an option, it's a public humiliation.
Matchday 1 — vs Detroit Engine-Roar
90-127 (L)
Tip-off! Jimmy Butler gets us started! Let's go!
Joe Dumars forces up a double-clutch layup over the defense! Shaky emotions under pressure! Bad decision!
Jimmy Butler throws it into the stands! What was that from this player on the come-up!
JaMychal Green reacts too late to rotate! Hot head on the help side!
JaMychal Green mouths off and picks up a T! Limited stamina taking over!
Break. Jimmy Butler collapses next to the vending machine. I've been told Jimmy Butler once ordered a pizza during a timeout. The coach was not amused. Back at it! The players jog toward center court.
Stephon Marbury misfires from the left corner! This name that's buzzing searching for answers!
This newcomer JaMychal Green has heavy legs! The pace has been brutal!
This newcomer JaMychal Green with turnover number points! Shaky emotions under pressure is piling up!
Stephon Marbury storms to the bench! This player on the come-up is visibly upset!
JaMychal Green reflects on what could have been. Tendency to force bad shots the difference tonight.
JaMychal Green punches his locker when he gets to the locker room. Jimmy Butler slides down the wall to the floor. Final confession: I still don't know how to pronounce JaMychal Green's name. Forgive me. We're out. Up next: 'Say Yes to the Dress: Budget Three Fifty, Theme: Elastic.' Good luck.
Matchday 2 — vs Miami Heart-Attack
121-86 (W)
Jimmy Butler, this league veteran, wins the opening tip! Great start for the team!
Stephon Marbury goes coast to coast for a step-back three! This solid pro is relentless!
Jimmy Butler with the bounce pass! This league veteran threading it perfectly!
This next-level player Stephon Marbury with a cold-blooded double-clutch layup! No conscience!
Stephon Marbury anticipates the cut and deflects the Wilson! This player making noise reading minds!
Rest. Stephon Marbury buries his head in a wet towel and doesn't move. Did you know? Stephon Marbury tried to become a rapper before basketball. The world dodged a bullet. Both teams retake the floor. The best may be yet to come.
Stephon Marbury with the tough sky hook through contact! This up-and-coming baller won't be denied!
Stephon Marbury, this swiss-army-knife type, caps off a dominant performance! Ridiculous creativity from start to finish!
This name that's buzzing Jimmy Butler celebrates too early! A sky hook didn't count! Awkward!
This name that's buzzing Jimmy Butler holds up three fingers! A bench mob celebration after the triple!
Nate Thurmond, this solid pro, embraces the teammates! A primal scream! Sweet victory!
Joe Dumars moonwalks across the hardwood. Jimmy Butler attempts the worm. One of them pulls it off. On my end, I discovered the arena's coffee machine was broken. The game nearly went uncommentated. We're done for tonight. And now: 'Ancient Aliens: The True History of the Coffee Break.'
Matchday 3 — vs Orlando Magic-Beans
122-91 (W)
Nate Thurmond, this player making noise, embraces the wild stands! Game on!
A bank shot from Stephon Marbury! This respected competitor is putting on a show tonight!
Joe Dumars a ball recovery with authority! This tweener protecting the paint!
This next-level player Jimmy Butler with the behind-the-back dish! Highlight-reel pass!
JaMychal Green, this diamond in the rough, manages the clock beautifully in the first half!
Break. Stephon Marbury asks the medical staff for coffee. Request denied. True story: Stephon Marbury had his parking spot stolen by Orlando Magic-Beans's mascot. Still talks about it. We resume. Eyes locked in, jaws clenched.
An and-one from Jimmy Butler! That's a killer instinct at the highest level!
Listen to that roar! JaMychal Green pulls up and the place explodes!
JaMychal Green, this potential breakout star, runs the play exactly as drawn! Execution!
Joe Dumars leaves it all on the floor! This well-respected player with an off-the-charts basketball IQ effort!
Nate Thurmond launches into the tunnel with the W! This up-and-coming baller all smiles!
Jimmy Butler does a backflip. Well, he tries. JaMychal Green applauds the effort. On my end, I ate a hot dog so disgusting I'd classify it as a traumatic experience. Alright, good night! Up next: 'Planet Earth: Exploring the World from My Couch.' Immersive documentary.
Matchday 4 — vs Philadelphia Injury-Report
107-100 (W)
Joe Dumars shoots into position! This guy with a proven track record not wasting any time!
This player on the come-up Stephon Marbury finishes with authority! A thunderous slam off the pick and roll!
Jimmy Butler times it perfectly and rejects the shot! A charge taken from the left corner!
Jimmy Butler, this legit talent, draws the double and finds the open shooter! A killer instinct!
Stephon Marbury, this respected competitor, manipulates the defense with the eyes! An off-the-charts basketball IQ!
The locker room fills up. Joe Dumars has already eaten three oranges. Staff confession: Joe Dumars is afraid of pigeons. Not 7-foot centers, no. Pigeons. We're back! The players look fired up.
Joe Dumars knocks down a half-court heave from the left corner! Ice in the veins!
The fans sense it coming! The energy is building as Joe Dumars gets hot!
This player making noise Nate Thurmond dives for the loose ball! Freakish explosiveness on every play!
Nate Thurmond has found another gear! This guy with a proven track record shifting into overdrive!
It's over! Stephon Marbury delivers the goods! This name that's buzzing walks off a winner!
Nate Thurmond pretends to faint from happiness. Jimmy Butler pretends to call 911. During the break, I tried doing crunches behind the console. My back remembers. See you soon. And now: '911: My Cat Climbed on Top of the Wardrobe.'
Matchday 5 — vs Phoenix No-Defense
125-97 (W)
And we're underway! Joe Dumars touches the rock first! This guy with a proven track record looks eager!
Nate Thurmond attacks the Spalding with purpose! A hook shot! This player making noise means business!
JaMychal Green, this towering presence, walls off the drive along the baseline! No way through!
JaMychal Green, this titan, runs the offense with silky smooth technique! Beautiful passing!
JaMychal Green, this tower, positions perfectly for the offensive rebound! Eyes in the back of the head!
Back to the locker room. Stephon Marbury punches his locker. Rumor has it Stephon Marbury tried to recruit the pizza delivery guy for the team. The guy was 6'9". The players are back. Some look fresh, others... Not so much.
Stephon Marbury, this dude putting the league on notice, drills another finger roll from way beyond the arc! Automatic!
This established player Joe Dumars turns the hostile crowd into stunned silence!
Jimmy Butler, this mammoth, boxes out for the teammate! This guy with a proven track record doing the dirty work!
Nate Thurmond blows past with elegance and power! This seasoned vet is the complete package!
Stephon Marbury attacks off the court victorious! This dude putting the league on notice leaves it all out there!
JaMychal Green points both hands at the sky. Nate Thurmond points at JaMychal Green. Stephon Marbury points at the exit. During the game, I counted how many times I said 'incredible.' Seventeen. A personal record. Thanks everyone! Up next: 'Ice Road Truckers: Uber Eats Delivery on a Rainy Night.'
Matchday 6 — vs Los Angeles Nursing-Home
118-72 (W)
This guy nobody was talking about JaMychal Green comes out aggressive! Opens with an alley-oop from the left corner!
JaMychal Green posts up the pill with flair and hits a sky hook! Sensational!
Joe Dumars, this dude putting the league on notice, sets the table under the basket! Assist master!
Nate Thurmond, this respected competitor, operates from mid-range with an and-one! Clinic!
JaMychal Green strips the ball cleanly! Veteran move right there!
Halftime whistle! Joe Dumars grabs a towel and collapses on the bench. Did you know? Joe Dumars launched a basketball podcast. Two episodes. Zero listeners. Still going. Break's over, the players take their positions.
JaMychal Green attacks from downtown and finishes with a sky hook! Too good!
JaMychal Green blows past to yet another easy bucket! The floodgates opened!
Joe Dumars, this up-and-coming baller, tries to block the shot and fouls the backboard!
Nate Thurmond attacks and moonwalks back! A primal scream! It's showtime, baby!
Stephon Marbury pumps the fist as the buzzer goes! This player on the come-up savors the win!
Nate Thurmond does a handstand. JaMychal Green holds him by the feet. The crowd holds its breath. I drank so much coffee tonight I'm going to commentate in my sleep. That's a wrap! Coming up: 'What Would You Do: People Who Say Hello in the Elevator.' Exposing the truth.
Matchday 7 — vs Toronto Border-Patrol
128-92 (W)
Joe Dumars, this solid build, takes the court! The crowd fully behind them is electric!
An alley-oop! Nate Thurmond cannot be stopped tonight! This player making noise is locked in!
Jimmy Butler, this hooper's hooper, drives and kicks! Perfect assist for a thunderous slam!
This newcomer JaMychal Green erupts for a thunderous slam! The floodgates are open!
This hooper's hooper Joe Dumars forces the bad pass! Scary good handles creating turnovers!
Rest. Joe Dumars buries his head in a wet towel and doesn't move. Exclusive: Joe Dumars was caught reading a philosophy book on the bench. It was Nietzsche. Resumption imminent. The players wrap up their express warm-up.
Nate Thurmond with the highlight-reel reverse layup! This league veteran owning the moment!
Jimmy Butler with the cherry on top! A thunderous slam in a blowout! Good night!
This league veteran Joe Dumars sits on the ball during the timeout! Making themselves at home!
Stephon Marbury, this player making noise, with the signature bench mob celebration! The fans love it!
Stephon Marbury, this solid build, takes the final bow! A primal scream! Dominant display!
Jimmy Butler and Joe Dumars run circles around JaMychal Green who doesn't move. Zen. Tonight I lost my voice, rediscovered my passion, and forgot where I parked. A complete evening. Off to bed! Or stay for 'Real Housewives of the DMV.' The line is around the block.
Matchday 8 — vs Minnesota Ice-Wall
113-111 (W)
JaMychal Green takes the floor with that look in his eyes! He came to play tonight!
Joe Dumars shuts the door off the pick and roll! That's how you play defense!
Stephon Marbury dunks the leather into nothing! Defense that's basically a suggestion on full display tonight!
Joe Dumars scores with nerves of steel. A fadeaway jumper driving to the hoop! Too smooth!
Nate Thurmond uses the hesitation dribble! Silky smooth technique creating separation!
The players file out. Jimmy Butler exchanges a tense look with the coach. They say Jimmy Butler eats honey straight from the jar during timeouts. The bear of the hardwood. Tipoff! The ball bounces, the arena vibrates, we're back.
Nate Thurmond converts in traffic during the final quarter! A tear drop! Next-level basketball IQ!
Jimmy Butler a left-handed block and starts the fast break! Defense wins championships!
Nate Thurmond, this absolute unit, gets the standing ovation! A cathedral silence!
This player making noise Nate Thurmond takes over in the first half! That dawg mentality in crunch time!
Jimmy Butler, this player on the come-up, points to the crowd! A victory dance! This was for the fans!
Nate Thurmond blows a kiss to the camera. JaMychal Green blows twelve. Jimmy Butler blocks the lens. I spent this entire evening standing because my chair has been broken for three games. Nobody fixes it. Off to bed! And now: 'Jeopardy: Cafeteria Trivia Edition.'
Matchday 9 — vs Houston Blast-Off
126-81 (W)
This raw talent JaMychal Green opens the scoring! A euro-step! Early advantage!
Joe Dumars, this do-it-all player, takes over at half court. A scoop layup! That's elite!
Jimmy Butler, this absolute unit, finds the rolling big man! A free throw off the assist!
JaMychal Green strings together a pull-up jumper facing the rim. That dawg mentality on full display!
Nate Thurmond a brilliant anticipation at the critical moment! Freakish explosiveness right on cue!
End of the first act. Joe Dumars is puffing like a steam engine heading back. Confession: Joe Dumars believes the away locker room is haunted. Refuses to go in alone. Let's go. The arena rumbles, the players answer.
JaMychal Green with another reverse layup! You can't stop this man!
This unknown gem JaMychal Green puts the exclamation point! A sky hook from the left corner!
Stephon Marbury fades away and the basketball goes into the stands! Free souvenir!
This seasoned vet Stephon Marbury raises the arms in triumph! A bench mob celebration! The crowd follows!
Joe Dumars, this up-and-coming baller, soaks in the moment! Victory from way beyond the arc! A fist pump toward the bench!
JaMychal Green hits a dab in 2026. Joe Dumars does an ironic dab. Jimmy Butler has no idea what that is. Tonight I lost my voice, rediscovered my passion, and forgot where I parked. A complete evening. Thanks for tonight. Up next: 'American Ninja Warrior: No Elevator Edition.' Sixth floor, no landing.
Matchday 10 — vs Denver Horse-Track
107-94 (W)
Stephon Marbury, this all-around player, sets the tone immediately! Pure God-given talent from the jump!
This established player Stephon Marbury capitalizes from the right corner! A floater with that dawg mentality!
Jimmy Butler, this big fella, alters the shot! Unreal swagger at the rim!
Stephon Marbury with the lob pass from the left corner! This up-and-coming baller to the teammate! Boom!
Joe Dumars spaces the floor perfectly! Great read of the system!
The players disappear into the tunnel. Nate Thurmond asks for an ice pack. Small detail: Nate Thurmond wears mismatched socks every game. Calls it a strategy. Let's go. The arena rumbles, the players answer.
Joe Dumars, this well-respected player, threads the needle for a pull-up jumper from the right corner!
Stephon Marbury, this solid pro, waves the crowd up! A packed arena rising!
Joe Dumars puts ego aside! The team comes first for this guy with a proven track record!
The legend of Joe Dumars grows! This established player adding another chapter off the pick and roll!
Stephon Marbury, this do-it-all player, celebrates the win! A raised fist! What a game!
Stephon Marbury takes Joe Dumars by the hand and they bow to the crowd like stage actors. Behind the scenes, the cameraman told me I was making faces during free throws. I had no idea. Thanks everyone! Up next: 'Ice Road Truckers: Uber Eats Delivery on a Rainy Night.'
Matchday 11 — vs New York Over-Timers
125-84 (W)
The game begins and Jimmy Butler is ready! You can see silky smooth technique written all over his face!
Jimmy Butler, this 7-footer, elevates for a monster double-clutch layup!
Joe Dumars with the no-look pass! This legit talent has eyes in the back of the head!
Stephon Marbury pulls up and it's a step-back three! This hooper's hooper proving the doubters wrong!
This hooper's hooper Jimmy Butler reads the play and intercepts! Brilliant anticipation!
The players head to the locker room. Nate Thurmond is sweating like a racehorse. Little scoop: Nate Thurmond collects Pokemon cards. That Charizard is worth more than his first contract. Tipoff! The ball bounces, the arena vibrates, we're back.
This player on the come-up Stephon Marbury converts in the paint! A step-back three right on cue!
Stephon Marbury piles it on! A sky hook extends the lead! No mercy tonight!
Nate Thurmond trips over the Spalding! Even this respected competitor has those moments!
JaMychal Green taps the logo on the jersey! An ice-cold stare at the opposing bench! That's pride right there!
This next-level player Stephon Marbury caps off a special night! A finger to the lips to hush the crowd! Until next time!
Joe Dumars cries tears of joy in Jimmy Butler's arms. Nate Thurmond is also crying but nobody knows why. On my end, the AC in the booth broke down. I sweated more than Jimmy Butler. See you at the next game! In the meantime: 'Pawn Stars: Selling a Pen Without a Cap.'
Matchday 12 — vs Cleveland Twin-Towers
85-110 (L)
Game time! Joe Dumars and this player on the come-up ready to put on a show at the den!
Stephon Marbury, this solid build, double-clutches and misses! Indecision from this name that's buzzing!
Joe Dumars coughs up the ball! Heavy feet strikes again from mid-range!
This player nobody saw coming JaMychal Green picks up the cheap foul! Injury-prone body showing!
JaMychal Green, this big fella, posts up and delivers a reverse layup! Textbook!
Halftime! JaMychal Green is limping slightly heading off the court. Did you know JaMychal Green started basketball because he was terrible at soccer? Sometimes failure leads to greatness. The tunnel spits the players out. The war resumes.
Jimmy Butler posts up away from the huddle! This guy with a proven track record in a dark place mentally!
Joe Dumars can't buy a bucket! Another miss facing the rim! Frustrating!
Stephon Marbury, this smooth operator, exploits the mismatch at the top of the key! Smart play!
Nate Thurmond is gassed! This player making noise bent over at half court! Heavy feet catching up!
Joe Dumars, this solid pro, takes the loss hard. Tendency to force bad shots at the wrong moments.
JaMychal Green's face is locked shut, zero emotion. Jimmy Butler hides his eyes under a towel. Meanwhile, your favorite commentator spilled coffee on the mixing board. Twice. That's it. Up next: 'Anthony Bourdain Visits: The Park-and-Ride in Poughkeepsie.' Culture shock.
Matchday 13 — vs Boston Ring-Chasers
102-101 (W)
JaMychal Green steps back onto the floor! The crowd roars for this diamond in the rough!
Joe Dumars picks the pocket of the ball handler! Straight robbery!
Nate Thurmond fires a half-court heave in the paint but can't connect! Lack of consistency showing!
Nate Thurmond dunks past the defense for a deep three! Size advantage from this this colossus!
Jimmy Butler, this long boy, uses the jab step to freeze the defender! Crafty!
The locker room. JaMychal Green sprawls out full-length on the bench. Fun fact: JaMychal Green was voted best-looking player on the team. By his mom. In a poll she created herself. We're back! The DJ cranks the volume, the players charge onto the court.
Joe Dumars dribbles and drills it! On a strategic timeout! Next-level basketball IQ under pressure!
JaMychal Green, this big fella, swats it into the third row! A commanding rebound!
Standing room only! A sold-out gym on fire as Joe Dumars takes over off the pick and roll!
Joe Dumars wants the ball and delivers! A half-court heave in crunch time! Clutch gene!
Joe Dumars walks off the field house victorious! This name that's buzzing owns this moment!
JaMychal Green and Jimmy Butler play rock-paper-scissors to decide who carries the ball. JaMychal Green loses. As for me, I powered through three coffees and a gas station sandwich. The glamorous life of sports journalism. See you at the next game. In the meantime: 'MasterClass: How to Fold a Fitted Sheet.' Gripping television.
Matchday 14 — vs San Antonio Skyscrapers
126-92 (W)
JaMychal Green, this oversized freak, announced to huge cheers! A standing ovation!
A hook shot from downtown by Stephon Marbury! This tweener with the long range!
Stephon Marbury spins and dishes! Gorgeous feed from downtown! Silky smooth technique!
JaMychal Green, this player nobody saw coming, reads the play perfectly and delivers a half-court heave!
Stephon Marbury with the help-side sky-high block! This dude putting the league on notice always in position!
Both teams head in. Nate Thurmond has a red mark on his cheek from an elbow. Fun fact: Nate Thurmond blocked a shot in the finals... And dislocated a thumb celebrating. Classic. Resumption imminent. The players wrap up their express warm-up.
Jimmy Butler, this beanpole, rises above and hammers a tear drop!
Nate Thurmond, this long boy, is toying with the opposition in the paint! Dominant!
This well-respected player Joe Dumars tries the no-look and passes to the camera crew!
Jimmy Butler pumps the fist! This up-and-coming baller feeling it from the right corner! A raised fist!
This solid pro Jimmy Butler is all smiles! The stats back up the brilliance!
JaMychal Green throws chalk powder like LeBron. Stephon Marbury coughs for two minutes straight. I spent this game nervously chewing gum. I'm on my seventh piece. Thanks everyone! Up next: 'Ice Road Truckers: Uber Eats Delivery on a Rainy Night.'
Matchday 15 — vs Oklahoma City Treasure-Chest
110-111 (L)
This up-and-coming baller Jimmy Butler gets the crowd going early! The energy is building!
Nate Thurmond, this 7-footer, glides to along the baseline for a silky catch-and-shoot triple!
This legit talent Stephon Marbury bites on the fake! Beaten under the basket!
Brick! Joe Dumars misfires at the buzzer! Tendency to force bad shots at the worst time!
JaMychal Green, this beanpole, blocks the shot and starts the break! Comeback!
Cut! Halftime. Jimmy Butler's jersey is completely drenched in sweat. Fun fact: Jimmy Butler tried to patent a celebration after a three-pointer. The application was rejected. The arena lights up, the players are back. Game on.
This respected competitor Stephon Marbury gets the look but can't convert! Hot head at the worst time!
This established player Jimmy Butler fouls hard out of frustration! Heavy feet showing!
Jimmy Butler explodes with the fire of a thousand suns! He's on fire!
Joe Dumars, this do-it-all player, gets blocked in the clutch! A brilliant anticipation denies this name that's buzzing!
Jimmy Butler penetrates to the tunnel in disappointment. This name that's buzzing will learn from this.
Joe Dumars's face is locked shut, zero emotion. Stephon Marbury hides his eyes under a towel. Fun fact: my sound engineer fell asleep during the second quarter. I woke him with an elbow. Thanks! And now, 'Neighbors from Hell: The Community Compost Bin Saga.' Episode 1 of 74.
Starbury finishes #3, a fantastic season! 12W-3L. Season MVP: Nate Thurmond.
Season Journal
Get comfortable because tonight, we are about to witness something special. I can feel it. It's in the air, it's in the eyes, it's in the low rumble of 20,000 people who know they're about to live through a moment. The franchise about to step onto this court has seen it all, lived it all: legendary triple-doubles, buzzer-beating heartbreaks, 15-point fourth-quarter comebacks, and losses that shatter careers. But they're here, still and always, with that burning desire to tear everything apart. Ladies and gentlemen... Starbury!
Yeah sure, it's a team sport, we all agree on that. But when you've got Nate Thurmond on your roster, the word "team" basically means him plus four guys who pass him the ball. Standing at 211 cm, a first step more explosive than a rocket launch, and a fadeaway so silky that even the defenders applaud as they watch him score. Scouts had this dude flagged at 14. By 16, he was beating pros. Today? He's embarrassing them.
But what truly terrifies opponents isn't his highlights, it's his head. Look into his eyes during crunch time. There's nothing there. No stress, no doubt, just a killer's stare that says "give me the ball and get the hell out of the way." Opposing coaches have tried double-teams, triple-teams, zone defense, trash talk, Hack-a-Shaq... Nothing works. The man is programmed for clutch moments. It's genetic, and there's not a damn thing anyone can do about it.
The budget, let's talk about it. Or actually, let's not, because it'll make you dizzy. We're beyond the luxury tax, beyond the second apron, we're in a zone that even the league's tax accountants struggle to calculate. The owner burns cash like others burn firewood, and he doesn't bat an eye. Every season this team doesn't win the title is a financial scandal. The pressure is absolute, the talent is maximal, and the margin for error is zero. Welcome to the world of superteams, where failure isn't an option, it's a public humiliation.
Starbury finishes #3, a fantastic season! 12W-3L. Season MVP: Nate Thurmond.
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