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Season Journal
Standings
| # | Team | W | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit Engine-Roar | 13 | 2 | 26 |
| 2 | Oklahoma City Treasure-Chest | 13 | 2 | 26 |
| 3 | Cleveland Twin-Towers | 12 | 3 | 24 |
| 4 | New York Over-Timers | 11 | 4 | 22 |
| 5 | Boston Ring-Chasers | 11 | 4 | 22 |
| 6 | Denver Horse-Track | 11 | 4 | 22 |
| 7 | San Antonio Skyscrapers | 10 | 5 | 20 |
| 8 | Minnesota Ice-Wall | 8 | 7 | 16 |
| 9 | Toronto Border-Patrol | 7 | 8 | 14 |
| 10 | Los Angeles Nursing-Home | 6 | 9 | 12 |
| 11 | Houston Blast-Off | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| 12 | Phoenix No-Defense | 4 | 11 | 8 |
| 13 | Philadelphia Injury-Report | 3 | 12 | 6 |
| 14 | My Team | 3 | 12 | 6 |
| 15 | Orlando Magic-Beans | 2 | 13 | 4 |
| 16 | Miami Heart-Attack | 1 | 14 | 2 |
Pre-season
Let's not beat around the bush: tonight is going to be one hell of a show. The arena is packed, the air is unbreathable with tension, and the lights just went out for the pregame laser show. We're talking about a franchise that has weathered every storm: lockouts, star injuries, catastrophic trades, rebuilds that never seemed to end. And they're still here, standing tall, with the same fire in their belly. This club is a survivor. And when survivors bite, they don't let go. The team with no name, baby! Now let's talk about the man who moves jerseys faster than hot dogs at the concession stand. Larry Bird. Just the name sends chills through the building. Standing at 206 cm, arms that cover half the court, and a basketball IQ so fast that defenders feel like they're playing in slow motion. This man doesn't walk, he glides. He doesn't jump, he launches into orbit. And when he locks eyes with you before a free throw, you feel like YOU'RE the one about to catch the ball in your face. The scary thing is that the more pressure rises, the more he rises with it. Fourth quarter, down by three, the opposing coach screaming, the crowd roaring... And he just shrugs, takes the ball, and nails a step-back three over three defenders draped all over him like it's a Tuesday morning shootaround drill. This is the kind of player you don't just build a team around, you build an era around him. And tonight, that era begins. And now, the moment nobody was waiting for but everybody is going to love: the coach signed John F. Kennedy. The man is a statesperson. A freaking statesperson. In a league where everybody is 6'8" and runs a 4.4 forty, he rolls up with their diplomatic pouch and a suspicious amount of enthusiasm. His first instinct walking into the locker room? Ask where the coffee machine was. His second instinct? Try to dribble and bounce the ball straight into his own face. The teammates lost it. The coach just said "that's the kind of grit I was looking for." We still don't know if he was serious or completely hammered. Mid-pack budget. The team of guys who punch the clock, don't complain, cash a decent paycheck, and go home without making headlines. It's not sexy, but it works. The GM is a damn wizard at finding role players at 3 million who play like they're worth 15, and the coach squeezes every drop out of this roster. The problem? One major injury and the whole house of cards collapses.
Matchday 1 — vs Detroit Engine-Roar
88-121 (L)
The game begins and John F. Kennedy is ready! You can see eyes in the back of the head written all over his face!
John F. Kennedy fires a deep three in the paint but can't connect! Hot head showing!
Barack Obama dribbles the leather right to the defense! Costly mistake by this global icon!
This all-time great John F. Kennedy can't recover! Scored on off the pick and roll! Ego the size of Texas!
Barack Obama, this all-around player, pounds the scorer's table! Tendency to rush on full display!
Both teams head in. Harry Styles has a red mark on his cheek from an elbow. True story: Harry Styles had his parking spot stolen by Detroit Engine-Roar's mascot. Still talks about it. Resetting the counters for this second half. Well, not really.
Barack Obama clanks another one off the rim! This generational talent needs to find rhythm!
Harry Styles takes the rest play! Even an activist needs a breather!
This living legend Barack Obama with a careless turnover! Gift-wrapped for the opponent!
Barack Obama blows past the towel! This once-in-a-lifetime player showing limited stamina!
Jessie Bates III walks off in silence. This who-is-this-guy player gave it all but it wasn't enough.
Barack Obama rips off his headband and throws it on the ground. Larry Bird picks up his own and folds it carefully. I spent the evening standing up and sitting down every thirty seconds. My Fitbit is congratulating me. Thanks everyone! Up next: 'Ice Road Truckers: Uber Eats Delivery on a Rainy Night.'
Matchday 2 — vs Miami Heart-Attack
100-90 (W)
Harry Styles, this franchise cornerstone, draws first blood! A pull-up jumper to start!
Barack Obama handles the ball like their bullhorn. A step-back three from mid-range! The precision of a community organizer!
Barack Obama with a left-handed block! The reflexes of a community organizer catching the neighborhood!
Barack Obama, this tweener, drops the dime! A killer instinct passing on display!
Barack Obama zones up! Defensive zone like a community organizer's the neighborhood zone!
Back to the locker room. Jessie Bates III's shorts are torn but he couldn't care less. Rumor has it Jessie Bates III does 100 push-ups before every game. Or 10. Depends who you ask. Both teams emerge from the tunnel. The second half can begin.
Jessie Bates III attacks at half court and finishes with a bucket! Too good!
Harry Styles, this swiss-army-knife type, basks in a crowd fully behind them! This is home!
Larry Bird celebrates the team's success! This All-Star caliber talent knows together is better!
This dude out of nowhere Jessie Bates III refuses to lose! The will of a champion!
That's the game! Jessie Bates III finishes with a monster performance! This rising star victorious!
Larry Bird grabs the PA announcer's mic and shouts John F. Kennedy's name. The announcer chases him. On my end, I ate peanuts through the entire third quarter. Salt is my drug of choice. That's a wrap! And now, 'The Price Is Right: Why Nobody Answers the Phone Anymore.'
Matchday 3 — vs Orlando Magic-Beans
122-93 (W)
Barack Obama locks eyes with the opponent! The stare of a community organizer who means business!
This potential GOAT Harry Styles does it again! A bucket with effortless precision!
Harry Styles, this all-around player, swats it into the third row! A perfect contest!
John F. Kennedy dishes a beautiful pass! Special delivery from this statesperson!
Larry Bird dishes to the weak side! This guy everybody knows exploiting the rotation!
The players file out. John F. Kennedy exchanges a tense look with the coach. True story: John F. Kennedy had his parking spot stolen by Orlando Magic-Beans's mascot. Still talks about it. Alright, it's time. The second half waits for no one.
Larry Bird, this guy everybody knows, sinks a double-clutch layup with surgical precision from downtown!
Barack Obama crosses over and the noise is deafening! An incredible energy! Wow!
John F. Kennedy syncs with the lineup! In sync like their diplomatic pouch and the political storm!
The resilience of Harry Styles! An activist who never gives up, on or off the court!
This global icon Barack Obama raises the arms! The win is in the books! An ice-cold stare at the opposing bench!
Larry Bird hugs the mascot. Barack Obama hugs the referee. Awkward. My evening? I spent it holding back tears. Of joy? Of exhaustion? Both. Thanks for watching this game. And now: 'Deal or No Deal: Office Fridge Edition.'
Matchday 4 — vs Philadelphia Injury-Report
118-87 (W)
This guy everybody knows Larry Bird opens the scoring! A devastating dunk! Early advantage!
Barack Obama posts up driving to the hoop with the same confidence they bring to rallying the neighborhood.
Harry Styles whips it cross-court! Covering distance with their megaphone range!
Barack Obama pulls up and drills an alley-oop! Can't teach that!
John F. Kennedy rejects the layup! A commanding rebound by this swiss-army-knife type! Get that out!
Break. Harry Styles collapses on the locker room floor, arms spread wide. Did you know Harry Styles entered the dunk contest... At 5'9"? Courage knows no height. The tunnel spits the players out. The war resumes.
Barack Obama shoots with the precision of a community organizer at work. And it's a euro-step!
John F. Kennedy pulls up and it's too easy! The lead is ballooning! Mercy rule!
Larry Bird high-fives nobody! This jersey-selling name left hanging driving to the hoop! Brutal!
Larry Bird, this jersey-selling name, with the too-small gesture! A bench mob celebration! Mismatch!
John F. Kennedy embraces teammates! The bond of navigating the political storm together!
Harry Styles slides across the court in his socks while Jessie Bates III splashes water on everyone. I spent the evening standing up and sitting down every thirty seconds. My Fitbit is congratulating me. Thanks for being here. Now put down the remote, it's time for 'Wheel of Misfortune.'
Matchday 5 — vs Phoenix No-Defense
93-104 (L)
John F. Kennedy, this combo guard, sets the tone immediately! Nerves of steel from the jump!
John F. Kennedy forces up a buzzer-beater over the defense! Occasional mental lapses! Bad decision!
John F. Kennedy throws it out of bounds! Like launching their diplomatic pouch into the void!
Jessie Bates III turns the head and loses the man! This raw talent napping defensively!
This all-time great Barack Obama with a vintage hook shot! The old magic is still there!
End of the first act. Larry Bird is puffing like a steam engine heading back. Fun fact: Larry Bird is unbeatable at arm wrestling in the locker room. Even the center is scared. The players are back. The court had time to dry, at least.
This newcomer Jessie Bates III fouls hard out of frustration! Ego the size of Texas showing!
John F. Kennedy, this undisputed superstar, pulls the trigger driving to the hoop but no luck!
Harry Styles, this basketball god, orchestrates the delay game! That dawg mentality in action!
This household name Barack Obama can barely jump! The springs are gone at the top of the key!
This dark horse Jessie Bates III tips the hat to the winner. Respect despite the pain.
John F. Kennedy refuses Phoenix No-Defense's handshake. Larry Bird offers a limp one with just his fingertips. Tonight I yelled so loud the guy in the next booth asked me to keep it down. Mid-game. Thanks for being here. Coming up: 'Forbidden Zone: Behind the Scenes of a Vending Machine.'
Matchday 6 — vs Los Angeles Nursing-Home
103-115 (L)
Harry Styles spins with energy from the opening whistle! This living legend locked in!
John F. Kennedy bricks another one! Building something awful with their diplomatic pouch tonight!
John F. Kennedy trips up in the perimeter! A statesperson never trips at work... Right?
John F. Kennedy gets back-doored! Didn't see it, like not seeing the political storm behind their diplomatic pouch!
Barack Obama with an incredible reverse layup along the baseline! Standing ovation!
End of the first half. Jessie Bates III is beet red but still standing. Anecdote: Jessie Bates III tried to impress the Los Angeles Nursing-Home players with a warm-up dunk. Hit the rim. With his face. The players jog toward the court. The air is electric.
Barack Obama throws their hands up! Like a community organizer when their bullhorn breaks!
John F. Kennedy misses the free throw! Navigating the political storm under pressure is easier!
Larry Bird explodes the ball out of the trap! A killer instinct under pressure!
John F. Kennedy, this combo guard, looks exhausted from way beyond the arc! The legs are gone!
Jessie Bates III had the chances but couldn't convert. This dude out of nowhere left wanting.
John F. Kennedy punches his locker when he gets to the locker room. Larry Bird slides down the wall to the floor. Behind the scenes, I learned Larry Bird was also an activist in a past life. You can feel it in the game. Good night! Up next: 'America's Got Talent: Mouth Noises Edition.' The judges are baffled.
Matchday 7 — vs Toronto Border-Patrol
92-125 (L)
Harry Styles opens with a layup! This all-time great making an early statement!
The rim rejects Harry Styles! The rim says no! Even an activist gets rejected sometimes!
John F. Kennedy charges right into the defender! Turnover! Defense that's basically a suggestion when controlling pace!
Harry Styles gets crossed over! Ankles broken like the protest march on a rough day!
Barack Obama is visibly upset! Upset as a community organizer when the neighborhood goes sideways!
First half is done. Larry Bird is chugging Gatorade like it's water. Confession: Larry Bird believes the away locker room is haunted. Refuses to go in alone. Back on the court. The crowd greets them with a standing ovation.
Barack Obama air-mails a step-back three driving to the hoop! Way off for this basketball god!
Harry Styles finds a second wind! The activist engine roars back to life!
John F. Kennedy tries to be too fancy and loses the ball! Defense that's basically a suggestion in the decision-making!
This absolute legend Barack Obama stares at the ref! That look could freeze water!
John F. Kennedy leaves the temple of basketball with dignity! The dignity of a statesperson with their diplomatic pouch!
Harry Styles avoids the cameras like the plague. Barack Obama gets caught. Just says 'we'll be better'. Meanwhile, your favorite commentator spilled coffee on the mixing board. Twice. This was your favorite commentator. Coming up: 'Extreme Makeover: Garage Edition.' Don't change the channel. Or do.
Matchday 8 — vs Minnesota Ice-Wall
95-112 (L)
This household name John F. Kennedy gets the crowd going early! The energy is building!
This franchise guy Larry Bird puts up an off-balance shot but it won't fall! Off night!
Barack Obama loses the basketball! A community organizer would never be this careless!
Harry Styles loses the screen battle! Tendency to rush around the picks!
Larry Bird, this tree of a man, carves up the defense for a euro-step! Beautiful!
Break time. Jessie Bates III bolts to the locker room without looking at anyone. They say Jessie Bates III eats honey straight from the jar during timeouts. The bear of the hardwood. The players charge out of the tunnel. Smells like a comeback.
Larry Bird, this mountain of a man, shows negative body language! Sometimes predictable game creeping in!
John F. Kennedy misses the layup! Even the political storm would have gone in easier!
Larry Bird sets the screen at the perfect angle! This certified bucket cerebral play!
This basketball god Barack Obama can barely get up the court! Fatigue setting in!
Larry Bird, this All-Star caliber talent, will be back stronger. This defeat fuels the fire.
Harry Styles turns back to look at the court one last time. Jessie Bates III doesn't turn around. I learned tonight that Harry Styles used to be an activist. That explains the unique running style. Alright, good night! Up next: 'Planet Earth: Exploring the World from My Couch.' Immersive documentary.
Matchday 9 — vs Houston Blast-Off
91-102 (L)
Barack Obama starts in the rebounder! Playing the rebounder way a community organizer plays with their bullhorn!
Jessie Bates III, this swiss-army-knife type, bobbles the leather and the chance evaporates at the top of the key!
Intercepted! John F. Kennedy's pass snatched right out of the air! A statesperson would never be that careless!
Larry Bird reacts too late to rotate! Limited stamina on the help side!
This all-time great John F. Kennedy with a beautiful free throw along the baseline! Poetry in motion!
The locker room fills up. Larry Bird has already eaten three oranges. Did you know Larry Bird keeps a photo of his dog in his right shoe? It's a Bichon. Alright, it's time. The second half waits for no one.
Harry Styles argues with the ref! The same passion they bring to rallying the protest march!
Harry Styles, this absolute legend, comes up empty! A thunderous slam off target on the low block!
Larry Bird, this headliner, draws the double team and finds the open man! High IQ!
Barack Obama gets the cramp timeout! Cramping from rallying the neighborhood and hooping!
This world-class player Larry Bird leaves the field house with head held high. Fought to the end.
Barack Obama slams his fist on the bench. John F. Kennedy places his palm flat, as if to calm the surface. I spent this game nervously chewing gum. I'm on my seventh piece. Thanks for watching this game. And now: 'Deal or No Deal: Office Fridge Edition.'
Matchday 10 — vs Denver Horse-Track
81-126 (L)
This guy with rings on every finger Harry Styles comes out aggressive! Opens with a buzzer beater in the paint!
This dude out of nowhere Jessie Bates III muscles up a tear drop but can't get it to fall!
Jessie Bates III, this versatile guy, commits the travel! Shaky emotions under pressure in the footwork!
Jessie Bates III gives up the back door! Lack of consistency when overplaying!
Harry Styles buries their face! Hidden from view, the activist can't watch!
Break. John F. Kennedy collapses on the locker room floor, arms spread wide. Locker room anecdote: John F. Kennedy talks to a sock called 'Assistant Coach.' We don't judge. Break's over, time for basketball. Let's go.
Harry Styles shoots the ball into nothing! Shaky emotions under pressure on full display tonight!
Harry Styles is spent! Used up like the protest march after an activist's long day!
Jessie Bates III, this tweener, steps out of bounds with the leather! Mental lapse!
Barack Obama storms to the bench! Heated! This community organizer doesn't handle losing well!
Barack Obama leaves the den quietly! Quiet as a community organizer after the neighborhood setback!
Jessie Bates III isolates in a corner, back against the wall. Larry Bird tries to talk. He raises a hand to say no. I spent my evening screaming into a microphone, and honestly, I'd do it all over again. Until next time! Up next: 'Life Unplugged: A Day Without WiFi.' A shocking documentary.
Matchday 11 — vs New York Over-Timers
88-108 (L)
John F. Kennedy steps onto the arena! From navigating the political storm to this, game time!
Air ball from Barack Obama! Being a community organizer doesn't help with shooting, apparently!
Jessie Bates III coughs up the orange! Ego the size of Texas strikes again from mid-range!
Larry Bird overcommits and gets beat! Tendency to force bad shots when reading the play!
Larry Bird dribbles and it's a double-clutch layup! This headliner proving the doubters wrong!
Halftime! John F. Kennedy checks his stats on the board and winces. Did you know? John F. Kennedy has a personal mini-fridge in the locker room. Nobody knows what's inside. The players are back on the court. Here we go again!
John F. Kennedy mouths off at the last second! A statesperson venting about the political storm!
Jessie Bates III goes to work but the shot rims out! Sometimes predictable game rears its ugly head!
Harry Styles directs traffic on the court! Traffic control by an activist with the protest march!
This franchise cornerstone Barack Obama is a warrior but the body says no! The four quarters of war!
John F. Kennedy absorbs the defeat! Taking it on the chin, a statesperson knows tough days!
Barack Obama replays the score in his head on a loop. John F. Kennedy tries to think about something else. Tonight I yelled so loud the guy in the next booth asked me to keep it down. Mid-game. That's all for today. Up next: 'Dateline: The True Cost of a Cup of Yogurt.' Deep investigation.
Matchday 12 — vs Cleveland Twin-Towers
83-128 (L)
Barack Obama looks dialed in from the start! Eyes in the back of the head preparation showing!
A deep three from Larry Bird catches the back rim and pops out! So close!
Harry Styles posts up carelessly and gets stripped! Another giveaway!
Harry Styles gets blown by! Even an activist couldn't stop that!
John F. Kennedy slaps the floor in frustration! Slapping harder than a statesperson hits the workbench!
Back in the locker room, Larry Bird sits down and stares at the ceiling. Anecdote: Larry Bird slipped on a banana peel during practice. The videos leaked. The internet never forgets. Back on the hardwood. The tension has gone up a notch.
Jessie Bates III misfires off the pick and roll! Even this raw talent has off nights!
Barack Obama lets fly a step slower than usual! Defense that's basically a suggestion in the tank!
Harry Styles dribbles it off their foot! Their megaphone would never betray an activist like that!
Jessie Bates III spins angrily after the turnover! This rising star spiraling!
This franchise guy Larry Bird stares at the scoreboard. Not the outcome this franchise guy wanted.
Larry Bird slams his fist on the bench. Barack Obama places his palm flat, as if to calm the surface. While you were watching the game, I was desperately searching for my pen. Still haven't found it. See you tomorrow! Up next: 'Extreme Reading: The Terms and Conditions.' 4-hour special.
Matchday 13 — vs Boston Ring-Chasers
82-124 (L)
Harry Styles huddles with the team! Huddling up, the activist strategizes!
Harry Styles goes 0 for the quarter! An activist having a rough shift with their megaphone!
John F. Kennedy with the backcourt violation! This once-in-a-lifetime player under too much pressure!
Harry Styles gets posted up and scored on! This undisputed superstar overpowered!
This potential breakout star Jessie Bates III gets into it with the opponent! Tempers flaring!
Halftime! Harry Styles has the hardwood pattern imprinted on his elbow. Exclusive: Harry Styles was caught reading a philosophy book on the bench. It was Nietzsche. Play resumes! The coach set a few things straight in the locker room.
This newcomer Jessie Bates III whiffs on a bucket! The crowd groans!
Harry Styles misses the rotation! Too tired, like an activist too tired for the protest march!
Harry Styles rises up into a trap! Lack of consistency when reading the defense!
Barack Obama mutters to himself walking back! This living legend fighting inner demons!
John F. Kennedy sits on the bench post-game! Sitting like a statesperson after their diplomatic pouch broke!
Jessie Bates III mutters while walking out. Harry Styles watches from the corner of his eye, worried. Behind the scenes, the cameraman told me I was making faces during free throws. I had no idea. Thanks everyone! And now: 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians: Season 312.' They will never stop.
Matchday 14 — vs San Antonio Skyscrapers
88-116 (L)
And we're underway! Jessie Bates III touches the ball first! This newcomer looks eager!
Jessie Bates III can't hit the ocean right now! Another miss for this guy nobody was talking about!
Barack Obama double-dribbles! Rallying the neighborhood doesn't have that rule!
John F. Kennedy gets screened out! Stuck behind their diplomatic pouch like it's a wall!
Larry Bird, this reliable star, unleashes a reverse layup from downtown! Bang!
Break time. Larry Bird bolts to the locker room without looking at anyone. Did you know Larry Bird entered the dunk contest... At 5'9"? Courage knows no height. Tipoff! The ball bounces, the arena vibrates, we're back.
Harry Styles drops the head after another miss! Defense that's basically a suggestion sapping the confidence!
Harry Styles misses! Even an activist can't fix that shot!
Harry Styles executes the delay! Patient as an activist waiting for their megaphone results!
John F. Kennedy slows down visibly! Slower than their diplomatic pouch on low power!
John F. Kennedy hangs their head! A statesperson who gave everything they had!
Jessie Bates III bites his lip, fists clenched. John F. Kennedy shakes his head slowly, in disbelief. I spent the evening standing up and sitting down every thirty seconds. My Fitbit is congratulating me. See you at the next game. In the meantime: 'MasterClass: How to Fold a Fitted Sheet.' Gripping television.
Matchday 15 — vs Oklahoma City Treasure-Chest
91-114 (L)
John F. Kennedy stretches center court! Loosening up, the statesperson is getting ready!
Harry Styles, this swiss-army-knife type, double-clutches and misses! Indecision from this undisputed superstar!
Turnover by Harry Styles! Rallying the protest march requires less coordination, clearly!
John F. Kennedy watches helplessly! A statesperson watching the political storm fall off the shelf!
Larry Bird with the highlight-reel pull-up jumper! This top-tier talent owning the moment!
End of the second quarter. Larry Bird is breathing so loud you can hear it from here. Did you know Larry Bird keeps a photo of his dog in his right shoe? It's a Bichon. Break's over, the players take their positions.
This all-time great John F. Kennedy throws an elbow in frustration! Shaky emotions under pressure on full display!
John F. Kennedy can't buy a shot! Wouldn't happen with the political storm, a statesperson always hits!
Barack Obama makes the hockey pass! Insane court vision finding the extra pass!
Harry Styles tanks the play from tiredness! Tanked like an activist's energy for the protest march!
John F. Kennedy walks off in defeat! Even a statesperson's skills couldn't save tonight!
Larry Bird walks toward the tunnel without a word. Jessie Bates III stares at the scoreboard as if it might change. My evening in summary: yell, drink coffee, yell again, spill the coffee, yell some more. See you soon. And now: '911: My Cat Climbed on Top of the Wardrobe.'
My Team finishes #14 (3W-12L). Better luck next season! MVP: Larry Bird.
Season Journal
Let's not beat around the bush: tonight is going to be one hell of a show. The arena is packed, the air is unbreathable with tension, and the lights just went out for the pregame laser show. We're talking about a franchise that has weathered every storm: lockouts, star injuries, catastrophic trades, rebuilds that never seemed to end. And they're still here, standing tall, with the same fire in their belly. This club is a survivor. And when survivors bite, they don't let go. The team with no name, baby!
Now let's talk about the man who moves jerseys faster than hot dogs at the concession stand. Larry Bird. Just the name sends chills through the building. Standing at 206 cm, arms that cover half the court, and a basketball IQ so fast that defenders feel like they're playing in slow motion. This man doesn't walk, he glides. He doesn't jump, he launches into orbit. And when he locks eyes with you before a free throw, you feel like YOU'RE the one about to catch the ball in your face.
The scary thing is that the more pressure rises, the more he rises with it. Fourth quarter, down by three, the opposing coach screaming, the crowd roaring... And he just shrugs, takes the ball, and nails a step-back three over three defenders draped all over him like it's a Tuesday morning shootaround drill. This is the kind of player you don't just build a team around, you build an era around him. And tonight, that era begins.
And now, the moment nobody was waiting for but everybody is going to love: the coach signed John F. Kennedy. The man is a statesperson. A freaking statesperson. In a league where everybody is 6'8" and runs a 4.4 forty, he rolls up with their diplomatic pouch and a suspicious amount of enthusiasm. His first instinct walking into the locker room? Ask where the coffee machine was. His second instinct? Try to dribble and bounce the ball straight into his own face. The teammates lost it. The coach just said "that's the kind of grit I was looking for." We still don't know if he was serious or completely hammered.
Mid-pack budget. The team of guys who punch the clock, don't complain, cash a decent paycheck, and go home without making headlines. It's not sexy, but it works. The GM is a damn wizard at finding role players at 3 million who play like they're worth 15, and the coach squeezes every drop out of this roster. The problem? One major injury and the whole house of cards collapses.
My Team finishes #14 (3W-12L). Better luck next season! MVP: Larry Bird.
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