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Season Journal
Standings
| # | Team | W | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma City Treasure-Chest | 15 | 0 | 30 |
| 2 | Detroit Engine-Roar | 13 | 2 | 26 |
| 3 | San Antonio Skyscrapers | 13 | 2 | 26 |
| 4 | New York Over-Timers | 11 | 4 | 22 |
| 5 | Cleveland Twin-Towers | 9 | 6 | 18 |
| 6 | Boston Ring-Chasers | 9 | 6 | 18 |
| 7 | Minnesota Ice-Wall | 8 | 7 | 16 |
| 8 | Denver Horse-Track | 8 | 7 | 16 |
| 9 | My Team | 7 | 8 | 14 |
| 10 | Houston Blast-Off | 6 | 9 | 12 |
| 11 | Phoenix No-Defense | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| 12 | Toronto Border-Patrol | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| 13 | Philadelphia Injury-Report | 3 | 12 | 6 |
| 14 | Los Angeles Nursing-Home | 3 | 12 | 6 |
| 15 | Orlando Magic-Beans | 3 | 12 | 6 |
| 16 | Miami Heart-Attack | 2 | 13 | 4 |
Pre-season
Stop. Everybody shut up. You feel that? That smell of freshly waxed hardwood, brand-new kicks, and electric tension hanging in the air? That's the smell of a night that's going down in the history books. We're in a building where every seat is taken, every eye is locked on the tunnel where a team that has thrilled generations is about to emerge. Championships, heartbreaks, legendary comebacks, midnight trades that shifted the entire balance of the league... This franchise is a damn novel all by itself. And tonight, we're starting the next chapter. The team with no name, baby! If you paid for your ticket tonight, there's one reason and one reason only, and that reason's name is Wilt Chamberlain. Standing at 216 cm, marathon-runner cardio, and surgeon's hands. This man catches a ball mid-flight the way you grab the remote off the couch. Except he follows it up with a spin move, a step-back, and a 30-footer that doesn't even touch the rim. Nothing but net. Every single time. Like the basket is magnetized to the damn ball. The worst part? His ice-cold composure. The clock shows 0.8 seconds, the whole building is holding its breath, the ball is burning in his hands... And he flashes a little smirk before draining the game-winner with sickening ease. He's the engine, the brain, and the heartbeat of that locker room. If he sneezes, the whole damn franchise catches a cold. Tonight, he's on a mission, and believe me, he didn't show up to mess around. And here it is, ladies and gentlemen, the cherry on top, the plot twist nobody saw coming: the coach recruited Marie Curie. A chemist. To play professional basketball. I'll repeat for the people in the back: a chemist, with their glass beaker, on an NBA hardwood. The girl showed up at her first practice asking where the locker rooms were... And went the wrong way. Twice. But the coach swears on everything holy that Marie Curie has "something." We don't know what exactly, but she has "something." In the meantime, the girl runs around like a headless chicken, confuses the new compound with the basketball, and has already racked up three technical fouls for trying to negotiate with the referee. The budget is like the guy who goes to a restaurant, looks at the menu, orders one entree and splits the dessert. It's not poverty, but it's not the high life either. They've got a decent roster, nobody's complaining, but nobody's saying "damn, what a squad" either. Solid without being spectacular. The kind of team that beats you on a Tuesday and you've forgotten about them by Wednesday morning. But underestimate them and they'll make you pay.
Matchday 1 — vs Detroit Engine-Roar
94-103 (L)
This newcomer New Jack gets the crowd going early! The energy is building!
An alley-oop attempt by Wilt Chamberlain falls short! Tendency to force bad shots in the legs!
Shawn Michaels spins into a trap! Occasional mental lapses when reading the defense!
Marie Curie, this combo guard, gets dunked on in the paint! Poster material!
New Jack floats one at the buzzer! Delicate as a professional wrestler with the steel chair!
Break. Wilt Chamberlain collapses on the locker room floor, arms spread wide. Juicy anecdote: Wilt Chamberlain was caught dancing the Macarena in the showers. Alone. Come on, second half! The best is yet to come. Or the worst. Who knows.
This legit talent Stephanie McMahon shakes the head in disbelief! Nothing going right!
Stephanie McMahon dribbles but the shot rims out! Defense that's basically a suggestion rears its ugly head!
Stephanie McMahon triggers the fast break! Launching the offense with professional wrestler urgency!
Wilt Chamberlain takes off but can't sustain the effort! Limited stamina emptying the tank!
Shawn Michaels dribbles past the media. This league veteran not in the mood to talk.
Stephanie McMahon collapses into the first available chair. Marie Curie stays standing, eyes glazed over. Tonight I learned Stephanie McMahon used to be a chemist before basketball. Found out during a timeout. Threw me off completely. Good night! And now: 'Naked and Afraid: Lost in the Shopping Mall.'
Matchday 2 — vs Miami Heart-Attack
124-78 (W)
This well-respected player Shawn Michaels in the starting lineup! Let's see what this well-respected player brings!
New Jack powers through for a fadeaway jumper! The brute force of slamming the canvas ring!
Stephanie McMahon, this pint-sized baller, drops the dime! Night-in night-out consistency passing on display!
Marie Curie attacks off the pick and roll and finishes with a pull-up jumper! Too good!
This player making noise Stephanie McMahon comes up with a massive steal! Transition time!
Break! Stephanie McMahon heads straight to the bathroom moment she hits the locker room. Little scoop: Stephanie McMahon tried to bribe the DJ to play her song. The DJ agreed. Nobody liked it. Here they come. Fresh as daisies. Or not. We'll find out soon enough.
Shawn Michaels, this do-it-all player, rises above and hammers a layup!
Shawn Michaels, this guy with a proven track record, waves to the crowd early! The outcome settled!
New Jack offered the ref some the canvas ring advice! That's not how this works!
Stephanie McMahon high-fives everyone on the bench! A bench mob celebration! The energy is contagious!
This hooper's hooper Shawn Michaels led from start to finish! Comprehensive win!
Marie Curie launches her shoe into the air. Stephanie McMahon catches it. Standing ovation. As for me, I powered through three coffees and a gas station sandwich. The glamorous life of sports journalism. We're done! And now: 'The Voice: Office Karaoke After Two Beers Edition.'
Matchday 3 — vs Orlando Magic-Beans
114-84 (W)
New Jack lands the first bank shot! First blood! The professional wrestler strikes first!
An off-balance shot from Stephanie McMahon on the low block! That's a certified bucket-getter!
Wilt Chamberlain with the incredible court vision! This top-tier talent sees passes nobody else does!
This hidden prospect New Jack with a vintage thunderous slam! The old magic is still there!
Wilt Chamberlain forces the shot-clock violation! Insane court vision on full display!
Halftime whistle. Stephanie McMahon spits into the trash can walking into the locker room. Fun fact: Stephanie McMahon tried to negotiate a 'mandatory nap' clause in her contract. Denied. We're back! Flushed cheeks and hungry eyes on the players.
Stephanie McMahon with the reverse layup! Creative as a professional wrestler with the canvas ring!
This elite player Wilt Chamberlain adds another! This is a demolition job!
Wilt Chamberlain, this colossus, accidentally passes to the ref! Nice assist this jersey-selling name!
Marie Curie flexes like they just finished synthesizing the new compound! What a moment!
Stephanie McMahon hugs the coach! This up-and-coming baller with a complete performance!
New Jack slides across the court in his socks while Wilt Chamberlain splashes water on everyone. Tonight I yelled so loud the guy in the next booth asked me to keep it down. Mid-game. Good evening! Up next: 'Criminal Minds: Finding the Colleague Who Steals Yogurt from the Fridge.'
Matchday 4 — vs Philadelphia Injury-Report
97-117 (L)
Marie Curie bounces the orange pre-game! Getting that rhythm going!
This well-respected player Shawn Michaels with a rare miss along the baseline! Even the best stumble!
This guy everybody knows Wilt Chamberlain commits the 5-second violation! Clock management occasional mental lapses!
Wilt Chamberlain, this tower, fouls unnecessarily under the basket! Tendency to rush!
Wilt Chamberlain, this tower, elevates for a monster reverse layup!
The players head in. Marie Curie slips on the wet tunnel floor. Rumor has it Marie Curie does 100 push-ups before every game. Or 10. Depends who you ask. We're back! The players look fired up.
Shawn Michaels, this legit talent, barks at the teammate! Heavy feet taking over!
This unknown gem New Jack whiffs on a bank shot! The crowd groans!
Marie Curie adapts to the coverage! Adaptive as a chemist with the new compound!
Shawn Michaels, this well-respected player, is dragging! The four quarters minutes taking their toll!
This name that's buzzing Shawn Michaels congratulates the opponent. Class in defeat from this name that's buzzing.
New Jack stands alone at center court as the lights go dim. Stephanie McMahon comes back to get him. I spent this game nervously chewing gum. I'm on my seventh piece. Thanks for the game! And now, tonight's feature film: 'Fast and Furious 47: The Quest for a Parking Spot.'
Matchday 5 — vs Phoenix No-Defense
93-110 (L)
Wilt Chamberlain, this giant, sets the tone immediately! Silky smooth technique from the jump!
Shawn Michaels, this up-and-coming baller, can't convert the fast break! Wasted opportunity!
Shawn Michaels with the backcourt violation! This established player under too much pressure!
This newcomer New Jack misjudges the passing lane! Easy assist through!
Marie Curie applies the same technique to the rock as to the new compound. An alley-oop back to the basket!
Break! Stephanie McMahon heads straight to the bathroom moment she hits the locker room. Did you know Stephanie McMahon once tried to start an ASMR podcast of sneaker squeaks on the hardwood? One episode. Deleted. We resume. Eyes locked in, jaws clenched.
Marie Curie glares at the scoreboard! This undisputed superstar not happy with the situation!
A bucket from New Jack hits the iron! Defense that's basically a suggestion under the spotlight!
Shawn Michaels lets fly into the right spacing! That dawg mentality and elite court awareness!
Shawn Michaels, this tweener, laboring up and down! Shaky emotions under pressure draining the energy!
This well-respected player Shawn Michaels leaves the floor with head held high. Fought to the end.
Marie Curie unclasps her chain and squeezes it in her fist. Wilt Chamberlain runs a hand down his face. Your commentator survived one game, four coffees, and a sandwich of questionable date. That's a wrap! And now, 'The Price Is Right: Why Nobody Answers the Phone Anymore.'
Matchday 6 — vs Los Angeles Nursing-Home
108-95 (W)
Marie Curie, this basketball god, embraces the sold-out gym on fire! Game on!
Wilt Chamberlain strings together a floater back to the basket. Freakish explosiveness on full display!
Stephanie McMahon, this established player, clamps down on the star player! An unmatched feel for the game on the assignment!
This up-and-coming baller Shawn Michaels turns the corner and finds the open man! Unselfish!
New Jack baits the defender! Got them hook, line, and sinker!
Halftime! Wilt Chamberlain is limping slightly heading off the court. Little scoop: Wilt Chamberlain tried to bribe the DJ to play his song. The DJ agreed. Nobody liked it. Back at it! The players jog toward center court.
An off-balance shot from Marie Curie! This basketball god just keeps delivering!
Marie Curie soaks in a standing ovation! This first-ballot legend living for these moments!
Wilt Chamberlain, this towering presence, boxes out for the teammate! This All-Star caliber talent doing the dirty work!
Wilt Chamberlain, this absolute unit, embodies the spirit of competition! What a show!
Marie Curie, this potential GOAT, points to the crowd! A finger to the lips to hush the crowd! This was for the fans!
Marie Curie does a cartwheel at center court. Shawn Michaels tries one too and eats it. Behind the scenes, the cameraman told me I was making faces during free throws. I had no idea. Good evening! Now: 'Destination Unknown: The Roundabout in Scranton, PA.' Total adventure.
Matchday 7 — vs Toronto Border-Patrol
119-87 (W)
This seasoned vet Shawn Michaels comes out aggressive! Opens with a reverse layup in transition!
New Jack with the smooth euro-step! This diamond in the rough making it look easy!
Wilt Chamberlain dribbles and dishes! Gorgeous feed on the low block! Ridiculous creativity!
New Jack hooks it in! The arc of a professional wrestler swinging the steel chair!
New Jack a drawn charge and starts the fast break! Defense wins championships!
The players head to the locker room. Wilt Chamberlain is sweating like a racehorse. They say Wilt Chamberlain eats honey straight from the jar during timeouts. The bear of the hardwood. Both teams return with fresh instructions from the coach.
Marie Curie with the decisive layup! Silky smooth technique when it matters most!
Wilt Chamberlain, this mountain of a man, makes it look like practice! Total domination!
The ref just asked Marie Curie to put their glass beaker away! Not regulation equipment!
Wilt Chamberlain lets out a roar! The emotion is real! A bench mob celebration!
Stephanie McMahon fires away off the court victorious! This league veteran leaves it all out there!
Marie Curie and Shawn Michaels run circles around New Jack who doesn't move. Zen. On my end, I discovered the arena's coffee machine was broken. The game nearly went uncommentated. Good night! Up next: 'America's Got Talent: Mouth Noises Edition.' The judges are baffled.
Matchday 8 — vs Minnesota Ice-Wall
92-100 (L)
Shawn Michaels, this do-it-all player, announced to huge cheers! A Finals-like atmosphere!
This undisputed superstar Marie Curie throws up a prayer in the paint! Not answered!
Stephanie McMahon throws it into traffic! Reckless pass, the professional wrestler got too confident!
New Jack overcommits and gets beat! Heavy feet when reading the play!
Wilt Chamberlain converts a tough two-handed slam from the left corner! Skill level: elite!
End of the first act. Stephanie McMahon is puffing like a steam engine heading back. Quick anecdote about Stephanie McMahon: apparently she eats pasta with ketchup before every game. To each their own ritual. Both teams emerge from the tunnel. The second half can begin.
Marie Curie storms to the bench! Heated! This chemist doesn't handle losing well!
New Jack denied by the basket! Even a professional wrestler can't pry it open!
Stephanie McMahon fades away the ball out of the trap! Iron discipline under pressure!
Stephanie McMahon is gassed! More tired than after a full day of slamming the canvas ring!
New Jack, this surprise package, will be back stronger. This defeat fuels the fire.
Marie Curie snaps at the bench on her way out. Shawn Michaels says nothing, but his look says everything. I learned backstage that Shawn Michaels also does chemist on weekends. That explains those reflexes. Thanks for being here. Coming up: 'Forbidden Zone: Behind the Scenes of a Vending Machine.'
Matchday 9 — vs Houston Blast-Off
126-90 (W)
New Jack steps onto the hardwood! From slamming the canvas ring to this, game time!
Stephanie McMahon banks it in facing the rim! A professional wrestler's steady hand at work!
Stephanie McMahon threads the needle! Precision of the steel chair through the canvas ring!
Stephanie McMahon, this up-and-coming baller, drops a bank shot from way beyond the arc! Pure artistry!
Wilt Chamberlain slides to the passing lane and steals it! A gym-rat work ethic!
Halftime whistle. Shawn Michaels high-fives his teammates on the way out. Confession: Shawn Michaels believes the away locker room is haunted. Refuses to go in alone. We're back at it. The crowd had time to reload at the snack bar.
This undisputed superstar Marie Curie converts along the baseline! A finger roll right on cue!
Stephanie McMahon scores in garbage time! Garbage time? A professional wrestler doesn't waste the canvas ring!
Stephanie McMahon confused the scorers table for the canvas ring checkout! Easy mistake!
This name that's buzzing Shawn Michaels holds the follow-through! A bench mob celebration after an alley-oop!
New Jack waves goodbye to the court! See you next time, from the steel chair to the ball!
Wilt Chamberlain does a handstand. Marie Curie holds him by the feet. The crowd holds its breath. As for me, I powered through three coffees and a gas station sandwich. The glamorous life of sports journalism. Thanks for watching this game. And now: 'Deal or No Deal: Office Fridge Edition.'
Matchday 10 — vs Denver Horse-Track
119-89 (W)
And we're underway! Wilt Chamberlain touches the leather first! This franchise guy looks eager!
This seasoned vet Stephanie McMahon does it again! A bucket with effortless precision!
Wilt Chamberlain reads the play and picks off the pass! Transition opportunity!
Wilt Chamberlain with the skip pass! Assist leads to an open floater!
This well-respected player Shawn Michaels recognizes the zone and attacks the gap! Genius!
Finally a breather. New Jack has calf cramps, the physio rushes over. Little secret: New Jack listens to Celine Dion to focus. I repeat, Celine Dion. Tipoff! The ball bounces, the arena vibrates, we're back.
New Jack pours it in! A professional wrestler who never wastes anything never wastes a shot!
The arena is electric! This name that's buzzing Shawn Michaels thriving in wild stands!
Stephanie McMahon, this guy with a proven track record, runs the play exactly as drawn! Execution!
The resilience of Stephanie McMahon! A professional wrestler who never gives up, on or off the court!
That's the game! Shawn Michaels finishes with a monster performance! This name that's buzzing victorious!
Wilt Chamberlain throws chalk powder like LeBron. Stephanie McMahon coughs for two minutes straight. My chair squeaked the entire game. Everyone thinks it was me. It was not me. Good evening! Up next: 'Criminal Minds: Finding the Colleague Who Steals Yogurt from the Fridge.'
Matchday 11 — vs New York Over-Timers
91-113 (L)
New Jack stretches center court! Loosening up, the professional wrestler is getting ready!
New Jack shanks it from the baseline! Slamming the canvas ring uses different muscles!
New Jack turns it over in the restricted area! Butterfingers from this professional wrestler!
Marie Curie watches them score! Just watching, like watching their glass beaker gather dust!
A pull-up jumper from Stephanie McMahon! This next-level player is putting on a show tonight!
Back to the locker room. New Jack punches his locker. Did you know New Jack keeps a photo of his dog in his right shoe? It's a Bichon. Back on the floor, faces full of determination.
Wilt Chamberlain mutters to himself walking back! This All-Star caliber talent fighting inner demons!
Stephanie McMahon misses badly! Should have aimed like they aim the steel chair at the canvas ring!
Marie Curie, this swiss-army-knife type, posts up the smaller defender! Mismatch hunting!
This hall-of-fame lock Marie Curie signals to the bench! Needs a blow! Sometimes predictable game!
Marie Curie wipes a tear! A chemist who poured everything into the effort!
New Jack sits on the bench, staring into nothing. Wilt Chamberlain has his head in his hands. Tonight I nearly had a heart attack at least four times. And I'm just the commentator. That's it for tonight. Coming up: 'True Confessions: I Put Ketchup on Pasta.'
Matchday 12 — vs Cleveland Twin-Towers
105-106 (L)
The den welcomes Stephanie McMahon! The professional wrestler with the canvas ring has arrived!
Stephanie McMahon, this pint-sized baller, glides to from the left corner for a silky catch-and-shoot triple!
Stephanie McMahon fouls trying to recover! Desperate as a professional wrestler chasing the canvas ring!
Wilt Chamberlain fires a thunderous slam on the low block but can't connect! Injury-prone body showing!
Shawn Michaels, this name that's buzzing, wills the team back! Insane court vision driving the comeback!
Halftime! Stephanie McMahon checks her stats on the board and winces. Rumor has it Stephanie McMahon talks to her basketball in the locker room. Nobody dares say it's weird. Back to hostilities. Faces have changed in the locker room.
Wilt Chamberlain can't hit the go-ahead! Tendency to rush when the lights are brightest!
Stephanie McMahon kicks the air! The frustration of a professional wrestler who knows they can do better!
Wilt Chamberlain is inevitable tonight! This world-class player can't be stopped!
New Jack can't convert the and-one! Slamming the canvas ring was the easier task!
Wilt Chamberlain walks off in silence. This headliner gave it all but it wasn't enough.
Stephanie McMahon takes a sip of water and spits it right back out. Marie Curie doesn't drink. Throat too tight. Confession: I nearly fell asleep during the second quarter. The third woke me right up. See you tomorrow! Up next: 'Extreme Reading: The Terms and Conditions.' 4-hour special.
Matchday 13 — vs Boston Ring-Chasers
100-98 (W)
New Jack huddles with the team! Huddling up, the professional wrestler strategizes!
Wilt Chamberlain, this absolute unit, alters the shot! That dawg mentality at the rim!
New Jack, this swiss-army-knife type, wastes a golden chance with a wild and-one!
Shawn Michaels knocks down a euro-step on the low block! Ice in the veins!
Wilt Chamberlain steps back to the right spot! Next-level basketball IQ off-ball movement!
Time to breathe. New Jack has both hands on both knees, completely cooked. True story: New Jack had his parking spot stolen by Boston Ring-Chasers's mascot. Still talks about it. The players come back running. Did someone set the locker room on fire?
Shawn Michaels blows past and drills it! In the money time! Pure God-given talent under pressure!
Shawn Michaels sprints to close out! A sky-high block back to the basket! Great effort!
Shawn Michaels in a hostile crowd! This player making noise has been waiting for this stage!
Stephanie McMahon nails it at the buzzer! Delivered on time like a professional wrestler meeting a deadline!
Stephanie McMahon hangs up the kicks! Calling it a night, the professional wrestler is done!
Marie Curie and Shawn Michaels leap onto each other like kids. Stephanie McMahon comes sprinting in and crushes them both. Tonight I chewed through two pens. The office supply budget is going to explode. We're out! And now, 'House Hunters: Broom Closet Edition.' Cozy open concept.
Matchday 14 — vs San Antonio Skyscrapers
99-122 (L)
This hooper's hooper Shawn Michaels opens the scoring! A tear drop! Early advantage!
New Jack misfires from the left corner! The steel chair calibration needed!
Marie Curie, this solid build, gets called for the carry! Tendency to force bad shots in ball-handling!
Shawn Michaels bites on the pump fake! This well-respected player sent flying from downtown!
Stephanie McMahon explodes and scores! Those professional wrestler hands work wonders with the pill!
First half is done. Marie Curie is chugging Gatorade like it's water. Anecdote of the day: Marie Curie forgot her shorts on the last road trip. Played in borrowed shorts two sizes too big. Here we go again. The players have changed jerseys.
Wilt Chamberlain pulls up and kicks the stanchion! This big-name player losing composure!
Shawn Michaels can't hit the ocean right now! Another miss for this dude putting the league on notice!
Wilt Chamberlain reads the defense perfectly! Silky smooth technique and a sky-high basketball IQ!
This up-and-coming baller Stephanie McMahon stumbles! The fatigue is real after the four quarters!
This elite player Wilt Chamberlain stares at the scoreboard. Not the outcome this elite player wanted.
Stephanie McMahon leaves the court at a jog. Marie Curie stays there, planted at center court, motionless. Tonight my voice traveled three octaves. Baritone to soprano. Basketball does that to you. We're wrapping up the mics. Up next: 'Chopped: Tupperware Lunch at the Office Edition.'
Matchday 15 — vs Oklahoma City Treasure-Chest
102-123 (L)
Marie Curie attacks onto the floor! The crowd roars for this basketball god!
Wilt Chamberlain blows past the basketball awkwardly! The touch just isn't there for this headliner!
This guy nobody was talking about New Jack gets pickpocketed in the paint! Sloppy handling!
Wilt Chamberlain, this giant, loses the assignment! Easy bucket over tendency to rush!
New Jack penetrates and fires a two-handed slam! This swiss-army-knife type lighting it up!
The players head in. Wilt Chamberlain slips on the wet tunnel floor. Little secret: Wilt Chamberlain watches cat videos between quarters. Says it's relaxing. Both teams retake the floor. The best may be yet to come.
New Jack posts up away from the huddle! This surprise package in a dark place mentally!
This All-Star caliber talent Wilt Chamberlain misses the mark! A scoop layup goes begging back to the basket!
New Jack overloads one side! Loading up with professional wrestler strategy!
This max-contract guy Wilt Chamberlain can't close out! The legs are shot from way beyond the arc!
Shawn Michaels, this guy with a proven track record, takes the loss hard. Injury-prone body at the wrong moments.
Wilt Chamberlain pushes away the reporter's microphone with a gesture. Stephanie McMahon takes the interview and says 'not tonight'. I spent the evening standing up and sitting down every thirty seconds. My Fitbit is congratulating me. That's all for today. Up next: 'Dateline: The True Cost of a Cup of Yogurt.' Deep investigation.
My Team ends the season #9 with a 7W-8L record. Season MVP: Wilt Chamberlain.
Season Journal
Stop. Everybody shut up. You feel that? That smell of freshly waxed hardwood, brand-new kicks, and electric tension hanging in the air? That's the smell of a night that's going down in the history books. We're in a building where every seat is taken, every eye is locked on the tunnel where a team that has thrilled generations is about to emerge. Championships, heartbreaks, legendary comebacks, midnight trades that shifted the entire balance of the league... This franchise is a damn novel all by itself. And tonight, we're starting the next chapter. The team with no name, baby!
If you paid for your ticket tonight, there's one reason and one reason only, and that reason's name is Wilt Chamberlain. Standing at 216 cm, marathon-runner cardio, and surgeon's hands. This man catches a ball mid-flight the way you grab the remote off the couch. Except he follows it up with a spin move, a step-back, and a 30-footer that doesn't even touch the rim. Nothing but net. Every single time. Like the basket is magnetized to the damn ball.
The worst part? His ice-cold composure. The clock shows 0.8 seconds, the whole building is holding its breath, the ball is burning in his hands... And he flashes a little smirk before draining the game-winner with sickening ease. He's the engine, the brain, and the heartbeat of that locker room. If he sneezes, the whole damn franchise catches a cold. Tonight, he's on a mission, and believe me, he didn't show up to mess around.
And here it is, ladies and gentlemen, the cherry on top, the plot twist nobody saw coming: the coach recruited Marie Curie. A chemist. To play professional basketball. I'll repeat for the people in the back: a chemist, with their glass beaker, on an NBA hardwood. The girl showed up at her first practice asking where the locker rooms were... And went the wrong way. Twice. But the coach swears on everything holy that Marie Curie has "something." We don't know what exactly, but she has "something." In the meantime, the girl runs around like a headless chicken, confuses the new compound with the basketball, and has already racked up three technical fouls for trying to negotiate with the referee.
The budget is like the guy who goes to a restaurant, looks at the menu, orders one entree and splits the dessert. It's not poverty, but it's not the high life either. They've got a decent roster, nobody's complaining, but nobody's saying "damn, what a squad" either. Solid without being spectacular. The kind of team that beats you on a Tuesday and you've forgotten about them by Wednesday morning. But underestimate them and they'll make you pay.
My Team ends the season #9 with a 7W-8L record. Season MVP: Wilt Chamberlain.
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