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Season Journal
Standings
| # | Team | W | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit Engine-Roar | 15 | 0 | 30 |
| 2 | Oklahoma City Treasure-Chest | 12 | 3 | 24 |
| 3 | Boston Ring-Chasers | 11 | 4 | 22 |
| 4 | San Antonio Skyscrapers | 11 | 4 | 22 |
| 5 | GOAT | 10 | 5 | 20 |
| 6 | Houston Blast-Off | 9 | 6 | 18 |
| 7 | Cleveland Twin-Towers | 8 | 7 | 16 |
| 8 | New York Over-Timers | 8 | 7 | 16 |
| 9 | Minnesota Ice-Wall | 8 | 7 | 16 |
| 10 | Denver Horse-Track | 7 | 8 | 14 |
| 11 | Phoenix No-Defense | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| 12 | Los Angeles Nursing-Home | 4 | 11 | 8 |
| 13 | Miami Heart-Attack | 4 | 11 | 8 |
| 14 | Toronto Border-Patrol | 3 | 12 | 6 |
| 15 | Orlando Magic-Beans | 3 | 12 | 6 |
| 16 | Philadelphia Injury-Report | 2 | 13 | 4 |
Pre-season
Kill the cameras, turn off your phones, and shut your mouths because what we're about to witness tonight only happens once in a generation. We're in the belly of an arena where the floor trembles under the bass, where the Jumbotron spits fire, where 20,000 lunatics are screaming their heads off before the tip-off even happens. The franchise walking onto this court isn't a basketball club, it's a war machine forged in the pain of defeat and the madness of impossible comebacks. Every player here has gladiator blood in his veins and an ego size of Texas. Ladies and gentlemen... GOAT! If you paid for your ticket tonight, there's one reason and one reason only, and that reason's name is LeBron James. Standing at 206 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. I asked a former player what it felt like to guard him. He looked at me with hollow eyes and said: "It's like trying to catch smoke." Smoke, my friends. You think you've got him, you close your hands, and there's nothing there. He's already on the other side of the court drilling a three in your face with a little smirk. The kind of player who makes you want to quit basketball and open a bakery, because at least bread doesn't disappear when you try to touch it. Attention, things are about to get serious. Actually no, things are about to go completely off the rails. The front office signed Hulk. The man is a scientist. Yes, you heard that right. A scientist. On a basketball court. With their lab notebook 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. Hulk 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? Astronomical. The owner said "let's go" and signed the check without even looking at the number. We're deep into the luxury tax, every dollar over the threshold costs triple, and the accountant has nightmares every single night. But when you've got two superstars, a fifteen-man roster where the weakest link would start elsewhere, and a coaching staff paid in gold, you don't give a damn about the bill. It's championship or bust, and they've chosen their side.
Matchday 1 — vs Detroit Engine-Roar
94-116 (L)
LeBron James fires away onto the floor! The crowd roars for this first-ballot legend!
LeBron James fades away but overcooks it! Ego the size of Texas showing up again!
Donovan Mitchell with a wild pass that sails out! This player on the come-up giving it away!
Hulk, this solid build, gets blown by on the perimeter! Occasional mental lapses in the legs!
An and-one from Hulk! Another dagger! This basketball god closing the door!
Rest. Hulk buries his head in a wet towel and doesn't move. Quick anecdote about Hulk: apparently he eats pasta with ketchup before every game. To each their own ritual. Second half! The crowd is on its feet, and so are the players.
Kyrie Irving, this guy everybody knows, refuses to high-five! Defense that's basically a suggestion hurting the chemistry!
Kyrie Irving misfires from under the basket! This big-name player searching for answers!
LeBron James sets the screen at the perfect angle! This absolute legend cerebral play!
Jesus Christ grimaces through the effort! The grimace of a messiah finishing the game!
Kyrie Irving lets fly to the tunnel in disappointment. This established star will learn from this.
Donovan Mitchell sits on the floor in the hallway. LeBron James sits down next to him. Nobody speaks. Tonight I lost my voice, rediscovered my passion, and forgot where I parked. A complete evening. Good night! And now: 'Naked and Afraid: Lost in the Shopping Mall.'
Matchday 2 — vs Miami Heart-Attack
118-103 (W)
Donovan Mitchell takes the floor with that look in his eyes! He came to play tonight!
Jesus Christ knocks down a buzzer-beater from mid-range! Ice in the veins!
Hulk forces the turnover! Pressuring like discoverring the hidden truth under deadline!
This well-respected player Donovan Mitchell zips the pass through! Another dime from this swiss-army-knife type!
This basketball god LeBron James switches defensive assignments on the fly! Scary good handles!
Break time. Kyrie Irving bolts to the locker room without looking at anyone. Confession: Kyrie Irving tried yoga. Lasted two sessions before declaring it a combat sport. We're back! The DJ cranks the volume, the players charge onto the court.
LeBron James, this beanpole, rises above and hammers a buzzer beater!
A sold-out gym on fire as Hulk checks in for the extra period! The scientist returns!
Hulk motivates from the floor! Motivation of a scientist who refuses to lose!
The transformation of Hulk is complete! This global icon has arrived!
This basketball god Hulk led from start to finish! Comprehensive win!
Jesus Christ and LeBron James form a tunnel for Hulk to crawl through. Too tall. Gets stuck. Your favorite commentator survived. It's not much, but it's honest work. Good night! And now, 'The Bachelor: Stray Cat Edition.' Who will find love in this dumpster?
Matchday 3 — vs Orlando Magic-Beans
124-96 (W)
Hulk announces themselves! The scientist has arrived and the building knows it!
Jesus Christ lets fly with the precision of a messiah at work. And it's a hook shot!
Donovan Mitchell, this versatile guy, smothers the ball-handler! No options!
Jesus Christ with the hockey assist! That extra pass, beautiful basketball!
Kyrie Irving fires away into the right spacing! A killer instinct and elite court awareness!
Well-deserved break. Jesus Christ looks like someone who just ran a marathon. Intel: Jesus Christ asked Orlando Magic-Beans for their energy drink recipe. They refused. The players emerge from the tunnel. Stern faces, clenched fists.
A thunderous slam from Kyrie Irving! This All-Star caliber talent reminding everyone why they're on top!
The energy in this building is unreal! LeBron James channeling a sold-out gym on fire!
LeBron James sacrifices the body taking the charge! This guy with rings on every finger ultimate teammate!
The announcers share Hulk's scientist story,discoverring the hidden truth since age 16!
Hulk salutes the fans! A scientist's farewell until the next hidden truth!
Donovan Mitchell rips the net off the rim. Hulk wraps it around his neck like a scarf. Tonight I yelled so loud the guy in the next booth asked me to keep it down. Mid-game. Good evening! Coming up: 'Dancing with the Stars: My Cousin's Wedding Edition.' Open bar.
Matchday 4 — vs Philadelphia Injury-Report
133-88 (W)
Game time! Donovan Mitchell and this respected competitor ready to put on a show at the temple of basketball!
LeBron James answers back with a finger roll! A killer instinct under pressure!
Donovan Mitchell whips the pass cross-court! Assist! This tweener seeing everything!
Jesus Christ penetrates and converts! A sky hook on the low block! Money!
Hulk with the denial defense! This guy with rings on every finger not giving an inch!
Break! LeBron James heads straight to the bathroom moment he hits the locker room. Locker room anecdote: LeBron James talks to a sock called 'Assistant Coach.' We don't judge. Here we go again. The players have changed jerseys.
Hulk hits the pull-up jumper! The elevation of a scientist lifting their lab notebook!
Donovan Mitchell lets fly and it's too easy! The lead is ballooning! Mercy rule!
Hulk complained the court isn't organized like the hidden truth! Fair point!
Hulk does a victory lap! Lapping the court with scientist swagger!
This player making noise Donovan Mitchell thanks the fans! The crowd is on its feet! What a ride!
Kyrie Irving hugs the mascot. Donovan Mitchell hugs the referee. Awkward. Your favorite commentator survived. It's not much, but it's honest work. See you tomorrow. In the meantime, it's 'Who Wants to Marry My Goldfish.' Good luck with that.
Matchday 5 — vs Phoenix No-Defense
113-96 (W)
And we're underway! Hulk touches the basketball first! This household name looks eager!
Donovan Mitchell with the tough thunderous slam through contact! This up-and-coming baller won't be denied!
This reliable star Kyrie Irving with the volleyball spike a commanding rebound! Emphatic!
Kyrie Irving reads the defense like a book! Assist from mid-range! A killer instinct!
Donovan Mitchell, this do-it-all player, sets a brick-wall screen! Iron discipline on full display!
The players disappear. Kyrie Irving has a makeshift neck brace out of a towel. Rumor has it Kyrie Irving has been wearing the same lucky underwear for three seasons. The medical staff is concerned. Back at it! The coach said two words. Two words that were enough.
Jesus Christ cuts and scores! Sharp as their bare hands, this messiah!
This basketball god Jesus Christ brings a boiling cauldron to a new level! Incredible scene!
This next-level player Donovan Mitchell defers to the hot hand! Smart basketball!
Kyrie Irving, this established star, has been building to this all game! On a clutch free throw!
Hulk finishes with a monster stat line! Numbers a scientist would be proud of!
LeBron James jumps into Donovan Mitchell's arms without warning. They both go down. I spent the evening standing up and sitting down every thirty seconds. My Fitbit is congratulating me. Good night! And now, 'The Bachelor: Stray Cat Edition.' Who will find love in this dumpster?
Matchday 6 — vs Los Angeles Nursing-Home
101-112 (L)
Donovan Mitchell looks dialed in from the start! Nerves of steel preparation showing!
Hulk misses the runner! Stick to the day job, buddy!
LeBron James with the lazy pass! Tendency to force bad shots leading to easy points!
Hulk gets screened out of the play! This global icon lost in traffic!
What a play by Kyrie Irving! A bank shot from mid-range! This max-contract guy is cooking!
Halftime whistle. Kyrie Irving spits into the trash can walking into the locker room. Little secret: Kyrie Irving has a secret TikTok account with 12 followers. Posts cooking tutorials. The locker room empties, the court fills up. Act 2.
Hulk, this combo guard, throws the hands up! Exasperated from mid-range!
A devastating dunk from LeBron James catches the back rim and pops out! So close!
LeBron James makes the hockey pass! An unmatched feel for the game finding the extra pass!
LeBron James posts up but the legs won't cooperate! Defense that's basically a suggestion catching up!
Kyrie Irving walks off in silence. This headliner gave it all but it wasn't enough.
Jesus Christ leaves the court at a jog. LeBron James stays there, planted at center court, motionless. Tonight I yelled so loud the guy in the next booth asked me to keep it down. Mid-game. We're out. Up next: 'Say Yes to the Dress: Budget Three Fifty, Theme: Elastic.' Good luck.
Matchday 7 — vs Toronto Border-Patrol
114-101 (W)
This well-respected player Donovan Mitchell in the starting lineup! Let's see what this well-respected player brings!
Kyrie Irving, this reliable star, drops a devastating dunk facing the rim! Pure artistry!
Jesus Christ alters the shot! Bending the play to their will, pure messiah power!
Jesus Christ dishes a beautiful pass! Special delivery from this messiah!
Donovan Mitchell, this solid build, seals the defender for position! Fundamentals!
Halftime! Kyrie Irving looks in the mirror and shakes his head. Fun fact: Kyrie Irving tried to negotiate a 'mandatory nap' clause in his contract. Denied. Back on the court. The coach changed the starting five, that'll be a surprise.
Kyrie Irving, this do-it-all player, showcases that dawg mentality with a gorgeous sky hook!
Jesus Christ, this smooth operator, commands a Finals-like atmosphere! The arena belongs to this all-time great!
Hulk makes the extra pass! This potential GOAT hockey assist for a thunderous slam!
LeBron James, this certified GOAT candidate, is playing with nothing to lose! Watch out, this certified GOAT candidate is dangerous!
That's the game! LeBron James finishes with a monster performance! This basketball god victorious!
LeBron James and Hulk pretend to fish Kyrie Irving out of the crowd. They pull hard. During the game, I got a text from my mom: 'Stop yelling, I can hear you from here.' She lives 120 miles away. See you soon. Coming up: 'Extreme Couponing: Family of Eight at Walmart.' Double episode.
Matchday 8 — vs Minnesota Ice-Wall
104-87 (W)
LeBron James lets fly with energy from the opening whistle! This household name locked in!
Kyrie Irving scores at will! A floater from the left corner! This big-name player domination!
Hulk denies the pass! Their lab notebook interception skills on full display!
Donovan Mitchell explodes the pill with precision! Assist facing the rim! Floor general!
Hulk calls the audible! Adapting on the fly, that's scientist mentality!
Cut! Halftime. Hulk's jersey is completely drenched in sweat. Fun fact: Hulk blocked a shot in the finals... And dislocated a thumb celebrating. Classic. Back for seconds. The court is shining, and so are the players.
LeBron James dribbles the Spalding with pure God-given talent. And it drops! Nothing you can do!
The road crowd tries to rally but Donovan Mitchell silences them! A roaring arena!
Jesus Christ, this living legend, communicates the switch! Ridiculous creativity and vocal leadership!
Donovan Mitchell has found another gear! This hooper's hooper shifting into overdrive!
Kyrie Irving, this big-name player, soaks in the moment! Victory under the basket! A salute to the fans!
Jesus Christ jumps so high from joy he nearly touches the scoreboard. Almost. During the game, I got a text from my mom: 'Stop yelling, I can hear you from here.' She lives 120 miles away. That's it for tonight. Coming up: 'Nailed It: Cakes Ruined by My Mother-in-Law.'
Matchday 9 — vs Houston Blast-Off
98-101 (L)
LeBron James, this absolute legend, wins the opening tip! Great start for the team!
Jesus Christ hits at the last second! Clutch like a messiah meeting a deadline!
This well-respected player Donovan Mitchell can't recover! Scored on back to the basket! Lack of consistency!
Donovan Mitchell can't buy a bucket! Another miss in transition! Frustrating!
Donovan Mitchell, this well-respected player, with the gutsy play! Clawing back one possession at a time!
Well-deserved break. Jesus Christ looks like someone who just ran a marathon. True story: Jesus Christ had his parking spot stolen by Houston Blast-Off's mascot. Still talks about it. Jump ball to restart. Let the second half begin!
This well-respected player Donovan Mitchell misses the free throws! Heavy feet at the line!
This respected competitor Donovan Mitchell stares at the ref! That look could freeze water!
LeBron James, this oversized freak, carries the weight of the team on those shoulders!
LeBron James, this absolute legend, misses the potential game-winner! Sometimes predictable game!
Jesus Christ vows to come back stronger! Stronger than their bare hands reinforced with the game!
Kyrie Irving mutters while walking out. Donovan Mitchell watches from the corner of his eye, worried. I spent the fourth quarter standing. Not by choice. My chair gave out in the third. This was your favorite commentator. Coming up: 'Extreme Makeover: Garage Edition.' Don't change the channel. Or do.
Matchday 10 — vs Denver Horse-Track
99-92 (W)
The venue welcomes Hulk! The scientist with the hidden truth has arrived!
Hulk, this hall-of-fame lock, reads the play perfectly and delivers a half-court heave!
Hulk anticipates perfectly! A scientist who always sees it coming!
Jesus Christ shoots and dishes! Gorgeous feed driving to the hoop! Unreal swagger!
This seasoned vet Donovan Mitchell runs the pick-and-pop to perfection! Tactical mastery!
The players file out. Kyrie Irving exchanges a tense look with the coach. Exclusive: Kyrie Irving was caught reading a philosophy book on the bench. It was Nietzsche. The hardwood awaits. Here we go for the second half.
Kyrie Irving pulls up and drills a step-back three! Can't teach that!
Kyrie Irving shoots to an eruption! Immense pressure! What a moment!
LeBron James, this household name, picks up the fallen teammate! That dawg mentality beyond the stats!
What a journey for Hulk! From the bench to the spotlight! You love to see it!
Hulk posts career numbers! Numbers bigger than the hidden truth inventory!
Kyrie Irving jumps so high from joy he nearly touches the scoreboard. Almost. Confession: I nearly fell asleep during the second quarter. The third woke me right up. Off to bed! And now: 'Jeopardy: Cafeteria Trivia Edition.'
Matchday 11 — vs New York Over-Timers
114-93 (W)
This player on the come-up Donovan Mitchell catches the leather early and goes to work! Opening salvo!
This reliable star Kyrie Irving punishes the defense with a reverse layup on the low block!
Jesus Christ draws the offensive foul! Smart play, great positioning!
This guy everybody knows Kyrie Irving with the wraparound pass! How did that get through!
Jesus Christ communicates the switch! Clear as a messiah's instructions!
Break. Hulk's socks are soaking wet — quick change on the spot. Intel: Hulk refuses to play if the ball isn't inflated to exactly 8 PSI. Not 7.9, not 8.1. Eight. The players come back running. Did someone set the locker room on fire?
Jesus Christ with the step-back two-handed slam! Creating space like a messiah with their bare hands!
Chants of 'scientist! Scientist!' fill the gym for Hulk!
This global icon LeBron James swings the Spalding around! Scary good handles ball movement!
Kyrie Irving is writing the story tonight! This reliable star with an alley-oop facing the rim!
LeBron James posts up to the crowd! A finger to the lips to hush the crowd! This basketball god gave everything!
Kyrie Irving blows a kiss to the camera. Donovan Mitchell blows twelve. LeBron James blocks the lens. Final confession: I still don't know how to pronounce Kyrie Irving's name. Forgive me. Good night everyone! Coming up: 'Boot Camp: Supermarket Checkout Line Edition.' Discipline.
Matchday 12 — vs Cleveland Twin-Towers
104-97 (W)
Donovan Mitchell, this combo guard, announced to huge cheers! An incredible energy!
A euro-step! Kyrie Irving cannot be stopped tonight! This guy everybody knows is locked in!
Hulk sprints to close out! A double team in transition! Great effort!
Hulk, this swiss-army-knife type, hits the cutter perfectly! Eyes in the back of the head right on time!
This franchise cornerstone LeBron James uses the floater over this long boy coverage! Smart!
The players head to the locker room. Jesus Christ is sweating like a racehorse. I've been told Jesus Christ always puts his left shoe on first. The one day he switched, gave up 40 points. Back at it! The players jog toward center court.
Kyrie Irving with the and-one reverse layup! Natural-born leadership through the whistle!
LeBron James crosses over and the crowd chants the name! Listen to that noise!
Kyrie Irving finds the open teammate! This max-contract guy making everyone better!
The stadium knows it! Donovan Mitchell is special! This solid pro writing legacy!
Hulk shoots into the tunnel with the W! This once-in-a-lifetime player all smiles!
Jesus Christ pretends to plant a flag at center court. Donovan Mitchell stands at attention. Confession: I bet against my favorite team tonight. Superstition. It works half the time. Good evening! Coming up: 'Dancing with the Stars: My Cousin's Wedding Edition.' Open bar.
Matchday 13 — vs Boston Ring-Chasers
88-104 (L)
Tip-off! LeBron James gets us started! Let's go!
This franchise cornerstone Jesus Christ with a rare miss on the low block! Even the best stumble!
This absolute legend LeBron James forces a pass into double coverage! Picked off!
Hulk gets blown by! Even a scientist couldn't stop that!
A two-handed slam from LeBron James! That's unreal swagger at the highest level!
The players head in. Donovan Mitchell slips on the wet tunnel floor. Did you know? Donovan Mitchell once signed an autograph for a referee. During the game. Mid free-throw. Back on the hardwood. The tension has gone up a notch.
Donovan Mitchell glares at the scoreboard! This next-level player not happy with the situation!
LeBron James steps back but the shot rims out! Ego the size of Texas rears its ugly head!
Hulk exploits the mismatch! Finding weakness with their lab notebook acumen!
This league veteran Donovan Mitchell calls for a sub! Can't go anymore! Ego the size of Texas taking its toll!
Donovan Mitchell had the chances but couldn't convert. This established player left wanting.
LeBron James and Donovan Mitchell share a single look. Just one. It contains all the disappointment in the world. I discovered tonight that my mic was off for three minutes. Three minutes of pure genius, lost forever. Good night! And now: 'Naked and Afraid: Lost in the Shopping Mall.'
Matchday 14 — vs San Antonio Skyscrapers
114-105 (W)
LeBron James fires up the crowd to open the game! This hall-of-fame lock starting strong!
Kyrie Irving dishes the Wilson with purpose! A double-clutch layup! This big-name player means business!
Jesus Christ reads the play and picks off the pass! Transition opportunity!
This global icon Jesus Christ orchestrates the offense from mid-range! Maestro!
LeBron James shoots the ball out of the trap! That dawg mentality under pressure!
Back to the locker room. LeBron James's shorts are torn but he couldn't care less. Small detail: LeBron James whistles the national anthem before every game. Off-key. Consistently off-key. Resetting the counters for this second half. Well, not really.
Kyrie Irving, this jersey-selling name, with the exclamation-point floater! Game changer!
The crowd chants Jesus Christ's name! A sold-out gym on fire for the messiah with their bare hands!
Jesus Christ sacrifices for the team! Selfless play from this messiah!
Jesus Christ, the messiah from the day shift, is writing their story on the hardwood tonight!
Jesus Christ shakes hands! The handshake of a messiah who respects the game!
Kyrie Irving and LeBron James cradle the game ball like a baby. Jesus Christ takes a photo. During the game, my colleague ordered sushi. It arrived at the final buzzer. Perfect timing. We're out. Up next: 'Say Yes to the Dress: Budget Three Fifty, Theme: Elastic.' Good luck.
Matchday 15 — vs Oklahoma City Treasure-Chest
100-119 (L)
This absolute legend Hulk comes out firing! A deep three in the first minute!
A finger roll from Kyrie Irving hits the iron! Limited stamina under the spotlight!
Hulk, this tweener, gets called for the carry! Ego the size of Texas in ball-handling!
Kyrie Irving gets posted up and scored on! This certified bucket overpowered!
Hulk, this once-in-a-lifetime player, drills another half-court heave from the right corner! Automatic!
Back in the locker room, Kyrie Irving sits down and stares at the ceiling. Fun fact: Kyrie Irving got rejected at a casting for a deodorant commercial. The irony. There they are. The coach must have found the right words.
This first-ballot legend LeBron James fouls hard out of frustration! Tendency to rush showing!
Jesus Christ, this tweener, gets the look but can't convert at half court!
Hulk uses the hesitation dribble! Night-in night-out consistency creating separation!
Donovan Mitchell, this up-and-coming baller, with the tired turnover! Legs and mind fatigued!
Kyrie Irving reflects on what could have been. Ego the size of Texas the difference tonight.
Hulk stands alone at center court as the lights go dim. Jesus Christ comes back to get him. I spent the evening explaining basketball rules to my new intern. He still thinks you can walk with the ball. This was your favorite commentator. Coming up: 'Extreme Makeover: Garage Edition.' Don't change the channel. Or do.
GOAT ends the season #5 with a 10W-5L record. Season MVP: LeBron James.
Season Journal
Kill the cameras, turn off your phones, and shut your mouths because what we're about to witness tonight only happens once in a generation. We're in the belly of an arena where the floor trembles under the bass, where the Jumbotron spits fire, where 20,000 lunatics are screaming their heads off before the tip-off even happens. The franchise walking onto this court isn't a basketball club, it's a war machine forged in the pain of defeat and the madness of impossible comebacks. Every player here has gladiator blood in his veins and an ego size of Texas. Ladies and gentlemen... GOAT!
If you paid for your ticket tonight, there's one reason and one reason only, and that reason's name is LeBron James. Standing at 206 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.
I asked a former player what it felt like to guard him. He looked at me with hollow eyes and said: "It's like trying to catch smoke." Smoke, my friends. You think you've got him, you close your hands, and there's nothing there. He's already on the other side of the court drilling a three in your face with a little smirk. The kind of player who makes you want to quit basketball and open a bakery, because at least bread doesn't disappear when you try to touch it.
Attention, things are about to get serious. Actually no, things are about to go completely off the rails. The front office signed Hulk. The man is a scientist. Yes, you heard that right. A scientist. On a basketball court. With their lab notebook 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. Hulk 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? Astronomical. The owner said "let's go" and signed the check without even looking at the number. We're deep into the luxury tax, every dollar over the threshold costs triple, and the accountant has nightmares every single night. But when you've got two superstars, a fifteen-man roster where the weakest link would start elsewhere, and a coaching staff paid in gold, you don't give a damn about the bill. It's championship or bust, and they've chosen their side.
GOAT ends the season #5 with a 10W-5L record. Season MVP: LeBron James.
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