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Season Journal
Standings
| # | Team | W | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit Engine-Roar | 14 | 1 | 28 |
| 2 | Oklahoma City Treasure-Chest | 12 | 3 | 24 |
| 3 | San Antonio Skyscrapers | 11 | 4 | 22 |
| 4 | My Team | 11 | 4 | 22 |
| 5 | Boston Ring-Chasers | 10 | 5 | 20 |
| 6 | New York Over-Timers | 9 | 6 | 18 |
| 7 | Toronto Border-Patrol | 9 | 6 | 18 |
| 8 | Houston Blast-Off | 9 | 6 | 18 |
| 9 | Denver Horse-Track | 9 | 6 | 18 |
| 10 | Cleveland Twin-Towers | 7 | 8 | 14 |
| 11 | Minnesota Ice-Wall | 6 | 9 | 12 |
| 12 | Los Angeles Nursing-Home | 4 | 11 | 8 |
| 13 | Orlando Magic-Beans | 3 | 12 | 6 |
| 14 | Miami Heart-Attack | 3 | 12 | 6 |
| 15 | Phoenix No-Defense | 2 | 13 | 4 |
| 16 | Philadelphia Injury-Report | 1 | 14 | 2 |
Pre-season
Alright, sit your ass down for two minutes because tonight we're not messing around, we're diving headfirst into a sold-out arena that smells like rubber and sweat, with 20,000 fans ready to lose their damn voices. We're about to relive the saga of a franchise that's seen it all: the glory years when they bulldozed the league, the dark ages when nothing went in, and the Draft-night strokes of genius that brought them back to the summit. This ain't just basketball, this is American legend carried by physical freaks who aren't here to play nice, they're here to carve their names into NBA history with psycho stat lines and rim-rattling dunks that shake the whole damn building. The team with no name, baby! Okay, let's talk about the boss. Because on this team, there's one alpha, and everybody knows it. Michael Jordan. Standing at 198 cm, a body built for basketball, and a basketball IQ that borders on indecent. When this man catches the rock, defenders back up instinctively, it's a survival reflex. And they're right, because this guy can punish you from everywhere: from three, in the post, in transition, from the free throw line with his eyes closed. He's a damn 6'8" Swiss Army knife and he cuts in every direction. You want to know the difference between a good player and a damn franchise player? It's the fourth quarter. When the legs are burning, when the lungs are begging for mercy, when the scoreboard is taunting you with a tight score, that's when he lights up. Like a diesel engine finally hitting its temperature. The first three quarters are the warm-up. The fourth quarter is his hunting ground. And the prey? It's the teams that thought they had a chance. Attention, things are about to get serious. Actually no, things are about to go completely off the rails. The front office signed Steve Jobs. The man is an inventor. Yes, you heard that right. An inventor. On a basketball court. With their prototype sketch in his gym bag and zero understanding of what a pick-and-roll is. The coach says it's a "bet on raw athleticism" but between us, I'm pretty sure he lost a poker bet. Steve Jobs had his first practice yesterday and asked if the free throw line was home plate. The teammates are dying laughing, the fans don't know whether to cry or applaud, and the GM was spotted updating his resume on LinkedIn. The budget is starting to look sexy. They're over the cap, the owner is coughing up some luxury tax, and the roster has some swagger. There's experience, talent, and that little extra something that makes opponents take you seriously. It's not superteam territory yet, but damn, we're not in the gutter anymore either. The GM built a smart roster with guys who complement each other well. The kind of team that can wreak havoc in the playoffs if the stars align.
Matchday 1 — vs Detroit Engine-Roar
106-102 (W)
Virginia Hall opens with a double-clutch layup! This hooper's hooper making an early statement!
Steve Jobs jumps into the passing lane! A rebound in traffic! Huge play!
Steve Jobs shoots short! Not enough juice! Even an inventor would cringe!
David Hogg, this do-it-all player, showcases next-level basketball IQ with a gorgeous floater!
This rising star David Hogg switches defensive assignments on the fly! Insane court vision!
Break time. Magic Johnson bolts to the locker room without looking at anyone. Anecdote: Magic Johnson tried to impress the Detroit Engine-Roar players with a warm-up dunk. Hit the rim. With his face. Back in action! The coach got the message across.
David Hogg forces overtime with an alley-oop! Extra time, like extra the protest march at work!
This living legend Steve Jobs disrupts the play with a timely clutch steal!
The crowd gasps at Steve Jobs's move! Agility worthy of an inventor!
Michael Jordan lets fly for the lead! A reverse layup along the baseline! What a moment!
David Hogg wraps up an incredible performance! Wrapped up tight, the activist delivered!
Michael Jordan pretends to plant a flag at center court. Virginia Hall stands at attention. During the game, my colleague ordered sushi. It arrived at the final buzzer. Perfect timing. That was beautiful. And now: 'House Hunters International: 90-Square-Foot Studio, Wall View.' A steal.
Matchday 2 — vs Miami Heart-Attack
113-80 (W)
The game begins and David Hogg is ready! You can see ridiculous creativity written all over his face!
Michael Jordan attacks under the basket and finishes with a half-court heave! Too good!
This first-ballot legend Michael Jordan with the behind-the-back dish! Highlight-reel pass!
David Hogg with the reverse layup! Creative as an activist with the protest march!
David Hogg drops into help defense! Always there when you need an activist!
Well-deserved break. David Hogg looks like someone who just ran a marathon. Fun fact: David Hogg is unbeatable at arm wrestling in the locker room. Even the center is scared. Let's go. The arena rumbles, the players answer.
Magic Johnson, this global icon, operates facing the rim with a reverse layup! Clinic!
Virginia Hall piles it on! Stacking buckets like it's nothing! The spy is dominant!
Steve Jobs ranked their teammates by their prototype sketch compatibility! Unique scouting!
Magic Johnson, this once-in-a-lifetime player, with the too-small gesture! A hug with the coach! Mismatch!
Michael Jordan, this guy with rings on every finger, soaks in the moment! Victory at half court! A hug with the coach!
Magic Johnson rips off his jersey and launches it into the crowd. Virginia Hall does the same. The coach rolls his eyes. I spent the fourth quarter standing. Not by choice. My chair gave out in the third. Until next time! Up next: 'Kitchen Nightmares: Corporate Cafeteria.' This is gonna be good.
Matchday 3 — vs Orlando Magic-Beans
120-104 (W)
Tip-off! Michael Jordan gets us started! Let's go!
Magic Johnson pulls up and drills an alley-oop! Can't teach that!
David Hogg rotates beautifully! Spinning with precision worthy of their megaphone!
This household name Michael Jordan orchestrates the offense back to the basket! Maestro!
Michael Jordan slows the pace when the team needs it! This first-ballot legend tempo control!
Off to the locker room. David Hogg has already drained two water bottles. Little secret: David Hogg listens to Celine Dion to focus. I repeat, Celine Dion. Back to business. The players bounce around to warm up.
Steve Jobs, this undisputed superstar, knifes through for a hook shot from way beyond the arc! Wow!
This up-and-coming baller Virginia Hall silences the hostile crowd! An incredible energy shifts!
Steve Jobs provides the spark! Electric energy, the inventor is firing on all cylinders!
Steve Jobs, this tweener, embodies the spirit of competition! What a show!
Magic Johnson, this basketball god, embraces the teammates! A hug with the coach! Sweet victory!
Steve Jobs and David Hogg play rock-paper-scissors to decide who carries the ball. Steve Jobs loses. My evening in summary: yell, drink coffee, yell again, spill the coffee, yell some more. That's a wrap for tonight. Coming up: 'The Amazing Race: Subway Line 13.' Viewer discretion advised.
Matchday 4 — vs Philadelphia Injury-Report
114-79 (W)
Steve Jobs checks in for the first play! Clocking in for the shift, let's work!
An alley-oop from David Hogg! Another dagger! This surprise package closing the door!
Michael Jordan posts up and finds the trailer for a free throw! Great awareness!
David Hogg launches and scores! A scoop layup! This all-around player is a problem!
This franchise cornerstone Steve Jobs with the no-foul contest driving to the hoop! Clean as a whistle!
Break! Magic Johnson heads straight to the bathroom moment he hits the locker room. Little secret: Magic Johnson listens to Celine Dion to focus. I repeat, Celine Dion. The players are back. Some look fresh, others... Not so much.
Virginia Hall with the tough scoop layup through contact! This player on the come-up won't be denied!
Virginia Hall steps back with confidence! The game is well in hand for this name that's buzzing!
Virginia Hall set a screen that felt like their hidden camera! The opponent is still recovering!
Virginia Hall, this hooper's hooper, cups the ear to the crowd! A victory dance! They want more!
This certified GOAT candidate Magic Johnson led from start to finish! Comprehensive win!
Michael Jordan and Virginia Hall play rock-paper-scissors to decide who carries the ball. Michael Jordan loses. During the third quarter, I spilled my soup. Yes, I had soup in the booth. Don't judge. That's a wrap! And now, 'The Price Is Right: Why Nobody Answers the Phone Anymore.'
Matchday 5 — vs Phoenix No-Defense
111-79 (W)
This hidden prospect David Hogg gets the crowd going early! The energy is building!
Magic Johnson explodes and converts! An alley-oop under the basket! Money!
David Hogg with the bounce pass! The damn ball bouncing with precision worthy of their megaphone!
David Hogg, this dude out of nowhere, absolutely nails a scoop layup at the buzzer! Take a bow!
Steve Jobs sprints to close out! A rebound in traffic in transition! Great effort!
Halftime. Michael Jordan wolfs down an energy bar in two bites. Quick anecdote about Michael Jordan: apparently he eats pasta with ketchup before every game. To each their own ritual. Both teams return. You can tell the coach gave them an earful.
Steve Jobs muscles through for a pull-up jumper! The strength of an inventor moving the status quo!
Magic Johnson, this mountain of a man, is toying with the opposition at the top of the key! Dominant!
Steve Jobs is coaching using their prototype sketch diagrams! The whiteboard looks interesting!
David Hogg points to the sky after a fadeaway jumper! This total unknown in the zone!
Michael Jordan tosses the Wilson in the air! A primal scream! This franchise cornerstone mission accomplished!
Virginia Hall makes a heart with her hands toward the camera. Magic Johnson makes a bigger heart. David Hogg makes a massive heart. I tried to take a selfie with the court in the background. My thumb is over the lens. That's all for today. Up next: 'Dateline: The True Cost of a Cup of Yogurt.' Deep investigation.
Matchday 6 — vs Los Angeles Nursing-Home
106-92 (W)
The hardwood welcomes David Hogg! The activist with the protest march has arrived!
An off-balance shot from Michael Jordan! That's pure God-given talent at the highest level!
Virginia Hall with the weak-side block! Appearing from nowhere like a spy finding the enemy state!
David Hogg, this all-around player, finds the rolling big man! An and-one off the assist!
Magic Johnson goes to work into the right spacing! Eyes in the back of the head and elite court awareness!
The players leave the court. Steve Jobs clings to the tunnel railing. They say Steve Jobs has a ritual where he touches the basket post three times. If someone watches, starts over. Play resumes. The DJ drops a beat to hype up the crowd.
A step-back three from Magic Johnson! This generational talent is putting on a show tonight!
David Hogg throws the mouthguard to the crowd! Better than throwing the protest march!
David Hogg holds the huddle together! That activist leadership on full display!
Virginia Hall attacks with elegance and power! This hooper's hooper is the complete package!
David Hogg embraces teammates! The bond of rallying the protest march together!
Steve Jobs does the floss while David Hogg spins like a top. Virginia Hall just stands there, arms crossed. Cool. I drank so much coffee tonight I'm going to commentate in my sleep. Thanks everyone! And now: 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians: Season 312.' They will never stop.
Matchday 7 — vs Toronto Border-Patrol
97-115 (L)
And we're underway! Magic Johnson touches the pill first! This global icon looks eager!
This certified GOAT candidate Michael Jordan shanks an off-balance shot at the top of the key! That's uncharacteristic!
Michael Jordan with the lazy pass! Sometimes predictable game leading to easy points!
David Hogg gets blown by! Even an activist couldn't stop that!
Virginia Hall shoots and fires a thunderous slam! This combo guard lighting it up!
Well-deserved break. Virginia Hall looks like someone who just ran a marathon. Intel: Virginia Hall asked Toronto Border-Patrol for their energy drink recipe. They refused. Here they come. Fresh as daisies. Or not. We'll find out soon enough.
Michael Jordan drops the head after another miss! Injury-prone body sapping the confidence!
David Hogg, this all-around player, loses the handle and the opportunity! Heavy feet!
David Hogg, this surprise package, draws the double team and finds the open man! High IQ!
Michael Jordan, this absolute legend, making mistakes from exhaustion! The body is failing!
Michael Jordan walks off in silence. This basketball god gave it all but it wasn't enough.
Virginia Hall punches her locker when she gets to the locker room. David Hogg slides down the wall to the floor. I learned backstage that David Hogg also does inventor on weekends. That explains those reflexes. We're out. Up next: 'Say Yes to the Dress: Budget Three Fifty, Theme: Elastic.' Good luck.
Matchday 8 — vs Minnesota Ice-Wall
117-88 (W)
This living legend Magic Johnson comes out firing! A bank shot in the first minute!
Michael Jordan, this mammoth, uses every inch to deliver a pull-up jumper!
Virginia Hall with the chase-down sky-high block! Running like a spy chasing the enemy state!
David Hogg, this tweener, hits the cutter perfectly! Nerves of steel right on time!
Magic Johnson, this tower, uses the jab step to freeze the defender! Crafty!
Halftime whistle. David Hogg high-fives his teammates on the way out. Little scoop: David Hogg collects Pokemon cards. That Charizard is worth more than his first contract. Back at it! The players jog toward center court.
This diamond in the rough David Hogg punishes the defense with a pull-up jumper from the right corner!
The energy in this building is unreal! Magic Johnson channeling a sold-out gym on fire!
Michael Jordan, this undisputed superstar, communicates the switch! An unmatched feel for the game and vocal leadership!
Virginia Hall, this solid build, is on a mission! Nothing can stop this up-and-coming baller right now!
This once-in-a-lifetime player Michael Jordan walks off to a standing ovation! Wild stands! Incredible!
Virginia Hall does the robot at center court while David Hogg pretends to be an airplane. The crowd loves it. Your commentator survived one game, four coffees, and a sandwich of questionable date. Good night! Up next: 'My 600-Lb Neighbor: He Makes Noise at 3 AM.' Shocking testimonies.
Matchday 9 — vs Houston Blast-Off
101-122 (L)
Virginia Hall takes the floor with that look in her eyes! She came to play tonight!
Virginia Hall launches from deep and misses! A spy's range doesn't apply here!
This absolute legend Magic Johnson with turnover number buckets! Ego the size of Texas is piling up!
Magic Johnson gives up the back door! Ego the size of Texas when overplaying!
A catch-and-shoot triple by Steve Jobs back to the basket! An off-the-charts basketball IQ in every fiber!
The locker room fills up. Steve Jobs has already eaten three oranges. They say Steve Jobs eats honey straight from the jar during timeouts. The bear of the hardwood. The players emerge from the tunnel. Stern faces, clenched fists.
This first-ballot legend Michael Jordan gets into it with the opponent! Tempers flaring!
Steve Jobs launches and misses! The Spalding isn't the status quo, and it shows!
This hidden prospect David Hogg runs the pick-and-pop to perfection! Tactical mastery!
David Hogg tanks the play from tiredness! Tanked like an activist's energy for the protest march!
Michael Jordan dribbles to the tunnel in disappointment. This living legend will learn from this.
David Hogg and Steve Jobs walk side by side without looking at each other. The silence is deafening. I spent the evening explaining basketball rules to my new intern. He still thinks you can walk with the ball. Off to bed! And now: 'Jeopardy: Cafeteria Trivia Edition.'
Matchday 10 — vs Denver Horse-Track
127-95 (W)
This certified GOAT candidate Steve Jobs catches the leather early and goes to work! Opening salvo!
Magic Johnson, this mammoth, muscles in for a pull-up jumper! Pure power!
Steve Jobs holds the line in the three-point line! The discipline of an inventor with their prototype sketch!
This undisputed superstar Michael Jordan creates for others! Unselfish play with pure God-given talent!
Michael Jordan makes the hockey pass! Unreal swagger finding the extra pass!
Players head to the locker room. David Hogg has tape on three fingers. Small detail: David Hogg whistles the national anthem before every game. Off-key. Consistently off-key. Back for seconds. The court is shining, and so are the players.
This generational talent Steve Jobs converts from the right corner! A step-back three right on cue!
What an immense pressure! Steve Jobs and the fans creating a spectacle!
Magic Johnson explodes the pick-and-roll to perfection! Chemistry on display!
Magic Johnson, this global icon, is playing with nothing to lose! Watch out, this global icon is dangerous!
David Hogg waves goodbye to the arena! See you next time, from their megaphone to the Wilson!
Michael Jordan grabs Virginia Hall and hoists her onto his shoulders. Magic Johnson tries to climb on too. It ends in a pile. Behind the scenes, I learned Virginia Hall was also an inventor in a past life. You can feel it in the game. Good evening! Up next: 'Fixer Upper: Renovating a Studio on a Twelve-Dollar Budget.' Challenge accepted.
Matchday 11 — vs New York Over-Timers
96-95 (W)
This potential GOAT Michael Jordan opens the scoring! A fadeaway jumper! Early advantage!
This global icon Michael Jordan anchors the defense at the buzzer! Nothing gets through!
Virginia Hall sends it wide! Their hidden camera wouldn't forgive that either!
Magic Johnson converts facing the rim! An alley-oop with trademark pure God-given talent!
Michael Jordan spins to the right spot! Unreal swagger off-ball movement!
Halftime whistle! David Hogg slides down against the hallway wall. Little secret: David Hogg listens to Celine Dion to focus. I repeat, Celine Dion. Back for seconds. The court is shining, and so are the players.
Virginia Hall, this next-level player, rises to the occasion! A euro-step off the pick and roll! Huge!
David Hogg with the textbook defense! Written by an activist with their megaphone!
Post-game fireworks for David Hogg! Brighter than their megaphone on a perfect day!
David Hogg with the transition score! Moving fast like an activist moving their megaphone!
Steve Jobs clocks out from the gymnasium! End of the their prototype sketch shift!
David Hogg slides across the court in his socks while Michael Jordan splashes water on everyone. I drank so much coffee tonight I'm going to commentate in my sleep. Off to bed! And now: 'Jeopardy: Cafeteria Trivia Edition.'
Matchday 12 — vs Cleveland Twin-Towers
105-96 (W)
This player making noise Virginia Hall means business! Fast start back to the basket!
Michael Jordan, this long boy, elevates for a monster bucket!
This undisputed superstar Michael Jordan forces the air ball with pressure! Suffocating!
Michael Jordan, this walking skyscraper, delivers the entry pass! Beautiful feed into the post!
This certified GOAT candidate Michael Jordan uses the floater over this giant coverage! Smart!
Halftime whistle! David Hogg grabs a towel and collapses on the bench. True story: David Hogg had his parking spot stolen by Cleveland Twin-Towers's mascot. Still talks about it. Jump ball to restart. Let the second half begin!
This generational talent Magic Johnson is automatic on the low block! A free throw drops again!
This potential GOAT Michael Jordan turns the hostile crowd into stunned silence!
Steve Jobs pulls up the basketball with patience! This certified GOAT candidate trusting the system!
The legend of Michael Jordan grows! This global icon adding another chapter from mid-range!
Steve Jobs has the last say! Final word from an inventor about the status quo!
David Hogg and Magic Johnson freestyle a victory rap. Michael Jordan does the beatbox. It's terrible but magnificent. Meanwhile, your favorite commentator spilled coffee on the mixing board. Twice. That's it for tonight. Coming up: 'True Confessions: I Put Ketchup on Pasta.'
Matchday 13 — vs Boston Ring-Chasers
89-123 (L)
Michael Jordan, this all-time great, draws first blood! A reverse layup to start!
Steve Jobs off the back iron! Hard miss, even an inventor cringes at that!
Virginia Hall with a wild pass that sails out! This respected competitor giving it away!
This undisputed superstar Michael Jordan gives up the offensive rebound! Hot head when boxing out!
This first-ballot legend Magic Johnson hangs the head after the miss! Deflated on the low block!
The players head to the locker room. Michael Jordan is sweating like a racehorse. Staff confession: Michael Jordan is afraid of pigeons. Not 7-foot centers, no. Pigeons. The players are back. Some look fresh, others... Not so much.
Virginia Hall denied by the basket! Even a spy can't pry it open!
This unknown gem David Hogg stumbles! The fatigue is real after the contest!
Virginia Hall trips up in the top of the key! A spy never trips at work... Right?
Virginia Hall stares in disbelief! The look of a spy who just lost everything!
This hall-of-fame lock Steve Jobs tips the hat to the winner. Respect despite the pain.
Magic Johnson's brow is furrowed, lips pressed thin. David Hogg breathes through his nose, hard, steady, trying to calm down. On my end, I ate three chocolate bars during the timeouts. Sports make you hungry, even in the booth. See you tomorrow! Up next: 'Extreme Reading: The Terms and Conditions.' 4-hour special.
Matchday 14 — vs San Antonio Skyscrapers
110-104 (W)
Opening possession for Steve Jobs! First touch, like first touch of their prototype sketch!
Steve Jobs converts the and-one! Tough as revolutionizing the status quo all day!
Virginia Hall stands firm! Not moving, this spy is planted!
David Hogg with the hockey assist! Setting up the play like a true activist!
David Hogg reads the defense like a book! Perfect play call from this activist!
Break. The coach is yelling in the tunnel, Steve Jobs picks up the pace. Little secret: Steve Jobs listens to Celine Dion to focus. I repeat, Celine Dion. Both teams retake the hardwood. Everything is still up for grabs.
Virginia Hall makes it look easy! As easy as a spy infiltrating the enemy state!
The arena trembles! Michael Jordan with the play and an incredible energy follows!
Virginia Hall sacrifices for the team! Selfless play from this spy!
Magic Johnson is writing the story tonight! This guy with rings on every finger with a pull-up jumper at the buzzer!
Steve Jobs, this potential GOAT, points to the crowd! A raised fist! This was for the fans!
Magic Johnson climbs onto the scorer's table. Michael Jordan joins him. Security is unsure whether to intervene. Confession: I bet against my favorite team tonight. Superstition. It works half the time. Good evening! Now: 'Destination Unknown: The Roundabout in Scranton, PA.' Total adventure.
Matchday 15 — vs Oklahoma City Treasure-Chest
92-120 (L)
Steve Jobs launches onto the floor! The crowd roars for this all-time great!
Steve Jobs bricks it! Not the same accuracy as revolutionizing the status quo!
Magic Johnson throws it away! Defense that's basically a suggestion under pressure from downtown!
David Hogg gets burned on the switch! Hotter than an activist's worst day on the job!
Magic Johnson, this certified GOAT candidate, drops a half-court heave at half court! Pure artistry!
Break. David Hogg asks the medical staff for coffee. Request denied. Little scoop: David Hogg logs every game in a notebook. With stars and smiley faces. At that age. The players charge out of the tunnel. Smells like a comeback.
Michael Jordan, this absolute unit, pounds the scorer's table! Hot head on full display!
This first-ballot legend Magic Johnson muscles up a buzzer beater but can't get it to fall!
Michael Jordan, this tree of a man, posts up the smaller defender! Mismatch hunting!
Virginia Hall misses from fatigue! Tired arms from infiltrating the enemy state all week!
David Hogg consoles teammates! The heart of an activist in that moment!
Virginia Hall claps her hands in frustration. David Hogg clenches his jaw so hard you can hear it from here. I spent my evening screaming into a microphone, and honestly, I'd do it all over again. That's it for tonight. Coming up: 'True Confessions: I Put Ketchup on Pasta.'
My Team ends the season #4 with a 11W-4L record. Season MVP: Michael Jordan.
Season Journal
Alright, sit your ass down for two minutes because tonight we're not messing around, we're diving headfirst into a sold-out arena that smells like rubber and sweat, with 20,000 fans ready to lose their damn voices. We're about to relive the saga of a franchise that's seen it all: the glory years when they bulldozed the league, the dark ages when nothing went in, and the Draft-night strokes of genius that brought them back to the summit. This ain't just basketball, this is American legend carried by physical freaks who aren't here to play nice, they're here to carve their names into NBA history with psycho stat lines and rim-rattling dunks that shake the whole damn building. The team with no name, baby!
Okay, let's talk about the boss. Because on this team, there's one alpha, and everybody knows it. Michael Jordan. Standing at 198 cm, a body built for basketball, and a basketball IQ that borders on indecent. When this man catches the rock, defenders back up instinctively, it's a survival reflex. And they're right, because this guy can punish you from everywhere: from three, in the post, in transition, from the free throw line with his eyes closed. He's a damn 6'8" Swiss Army knife and he cuts in every direction.
You want to know the difference between a good player and a damn franchise player? It's the fourth quarter. When the legs are burning, when the lungs are begging for mercy, when the scoreboard is taunting you with a tight score, that's when he lights up. Like a diesel engine finally hitting its temperature. The first three quarters are the warm-up. The fourth quarter is his hunting ground. And the prey? It's the teams that thought they had a chance.
Attention, things are about to get serious. Actually no, things are about to go completely off the rails. The front office signed Steve Jobs. The man is an inventor. Yes, you heard that right. An inventor. On a basketball court. With their prototype sketch in his gym bag and zero understanding of what a pick-and-roll is. The coach says it's a "bet on raw athleticism" but between us, I'm pretty sure he lost a poker bet. Steve Jobs had his first practice yesterday and asked if the free throw line was home plate. The teammates are dying laughing, the fans don't know whether to cry or applaud, and the GM was spotted updating his resume on LinkedIn.
The budget is starting to look sexy. They're over the cap, the owner is coughing up some luxury tax, and the roster has some swagger. There's experience, talent, and that little extra something that makes opponents take you seriously. It's not superteam territory yet, but damn, we're not in the gutter anymore either. The GM built a smart roster with guys who complement each other well. The kind of team that can wreak havoc in the playoffs if the stars align.
My Team ends the season #4 with a 11W-4L record. Season MVP: Michael Jordan.
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