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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 | San Antonio Skyscrapers | 12 | 3 | 24 |
| 4 | New York Over-Timers | 12 | 3 | 24 |
| 5 | Boston Ring-Chasers | 10 | 5 | 20 |
| 6 | Cleveland Twin-Towers | 9 | 6 | 18 |
| 7 | Houston Blast-Off | 7 | 8 | 14 |
| 8 | Denver Horse-Track | 7 | 8 | 14 |
| 9 | Minnesota Ice-Wall | 7 | 8 | 14 |
| 10 | Toronto Border-Patrol | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| 11 | My Team | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| 12 | Los Angeles Nursing-Home | 4 | 11 | 8 |
| 13 | Philadelphia Injury-Report | 4 | 11 | 8 |
| 14 | Miami Heart-Attack | 4 | 11 | 8 |
| 15 | Phoenix No-Defense | 4 | 11 | 8 |
| 16 | Orlando Magic-Beans | 3 | 12 | 6 |
Pre-season
Holy shit, the arena is erupting and the game hasn't even started. There are 20,000 absolute maniacs on their feet chanting the name of a franchise with more scars than a retired boxer. Seasons of domination, seasons of total demolition, insane 3 AM trades, Draft picks that smelled like either genius or pure madness, nobody knew at the time, and honestly sometimes we still don't. But tonight, all of that is behind us. Tonight is the present, and the present reeks of adrenaline and revenge. The team with no name, baby! Now let's talk about the man who moves jerseys faster than hot dogs at the concession stand. Superman. Just the name sends chills through the building. The man is massive, 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. Attention, things are about to get serious. Actually no, things are about to go completely off the rails. The front office signed Michael Hooper. The man is a rugby union player. Yes, you heard that right. A rugby union player. On a basketball court. With mouth guard 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. Michael Hooper 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. Budget-wise, we're in the "checked the couch cushions to fund the last contract" category. Seriously, there are high school programs with better catering. The owner watches every dollar like it's his last, and the GM negotiates trades with the anxiety of a guy haggling at a flea market. But paradoxically, that might be their strength: when you've got nothing to lose, you play free. And sometimes, freedom works miracles on the hardwood.
Matchday 1 — vs Detroit Engine-Roar
85-130 (L)
This rising star Michael Hooper comes out aggressive! Opens with a step-back three at half court!
Batman sends it wide! Their bare hands wouldn't forgive that either!
Intercepted! Michael Hooper's pass snatched right out of the air! A rugby union player would never be that careless!
Michael Hooper lunges the wrong direction! Fake had this dark horse fooled!
Superman sits on the bench for a moment! Resting like a superhero after a long shift!
Halftime whistle! Nathan Cleary slides down against the hallway wall. Did you know Nathan Cleary entered the dunk contest... At 5'9"? Courage knows no height. Second half! The hardwood is about to shake again.
Batman misses at the buzzer! A superhero who missed the deadline!
Nathan Cleary soldiers on! The soldier who charges the defensive line with their league jersey!
Superman with a wild pass that sails out! This household name giving it away!
Nathan Cleary tugs at their jersey! Frustrated, but the rugby league player will bounce back!
Superman consoles teammates! The heart of a superhero in that moment!
Nathan Cleary scratches the back of his neck nervously. Michael Hooper has the look of someone who has seen things. Fun fact: my sound engineer fell asleep during the second quarter. I woke him with an elbow. Alright, good evening! Now it's 'Love Is in the Parking Lot.' Romance guaranteed.
Matchday 2 — vs Miami Heart-Attack
109-91 (W)
Michael Hooper locks eyes with the opponent! The stare of a rugby union player who means business!
Nathan Cleary hooks it in! The arc of a rugby league player swinging their league jersey!
Batman, this do-it-all player, contests everything in the paint! A killer instinct on full display!
Nathan Cleary whips the pass cross-court! Assist! This solid build seeing everything!
This hidden prospect Mal Meninga runs the pick-and-pop to perfection! Tactical mastery!
Buzzer sounds, halftime! Mal Meninga walks head down toward the tunnel. Fun fact: Mal Meninga was voted best-looking player on the team. By his mom. In a poll she created herself. The buzzer calls the players. Time for the show, act II.
Superman scores with silky smooth technique. A double-clutch layup from the left corner! Too smooth!
A sold-out gym on fire as Mal Meninga checks in for the closing moments! The police officer returns!
Batman brings energy off the bench! This absolute legend infectious enthusiasm!
Nathan Cleary, this tweener, evolves before our eyes! A moment of pure grace!
Superman daps up the opponent! Respect from this all-time great after the battle!
Nathan Cleary makes the phone sign toward the opposing bench. Superman makes the 'call us' gesture. Your commentator broke his personal screaming record tonight. My throat is not thanking me. That's a wrap! Coming up: 'American Idol: Accountant Edition.' Singing, dancing, and spreadsheets.
Matchday 3 — vs Orlando Magic-Beans
92-99 (L)
Michael Hooper huddles with the team! Huddling up, the rugby union player strategizes!
Michael Hooper drives but overcooks it! Tendency to rush showing up again!
Superman explodes the rock right to the defense! Costly mistake by this basketball god!
Batman gets crossed over! Ankles broken like the game on a rough day!
This hungry young player Michael Hooper does it again! A layup with effortless precision!
Halftime. Batman throws his towel on the floor walking in. Rumor has it Batman does 100 push-ups before every game. Or 10. Depends who you ask. Tipoff! The ball bounces, the arena vibrates, we're back.
Batman slaps the floor in frustration! Slapping harder than a superhero hits the workbench!
Michael Hooper launches and misses! The rock isn't the contested ball, and it shows!
Mal Meninga spaces the floor perfectly! Great read of the system!
Superman drags their feet! Heavy as their bare hands at the end of a shift!
Mal Meninga hangs their head! A police officer who gave everything they had!
Mal Meninga refuses Orlando Magic-Beans's handshake. Batman offers a limp one with just his fingertips. On my end, I ate three chocolate bars during the timeouts. Sports make you hungry, even in the booth. We're done for tonight. And now: 'Ancient Aliens: The True History of the Coffee Break.'
Matchday 4 — vs Philadelphia Injury-Report
118-98 (W)
This rising star Michael Hooper means business! Fast start along the baseline!
Nathan Cleary scores off the glass! Bank shot precision of a rugby league player!
This certified GOAT candidate Batman disrupts the play with a timely crucial offensive board!
Michael Hooper posts up and dishes! Gorgeous feed at half court! Scary good handles!
Mal Meninga outsmarts the opponent! The brains of a police officer with their patrol cruiser!
The players disappear into the tunnel. Michael Hooper asks for an ice pack. Exclusive: Michael Hooper was caught reading a philosophy book on the bench. It was Nietzsche. The players are back on the court. Here we go again!
Mal Meninga, this swiss-army-knife type, posts up and delivers a bucket! Textbook!
An incredible energy, all because of a superhero named Superman with the game!
Nathan Cleary tips the rebound to a teammate! Selfless play from this rugby league player!
This game belongs to Nathan Cleary! This hidden prospect stamping authority along the baseline!
This who-is-this-guy player Michael Hooper walks off to a standing ovation! Wild stands! Incredible!
Superman does the robot at center court while Batman pretends to be an airplane. The crowd loves it. I spent the evening explaining basketball rules to my new intern. He still thinks you can walk with the ball. Good evening! Up next: 'Fixer Upper: Renovating a Studio on a Twelve-Dollar Budget.' Challenge accepted.
Matchday 5 — vs Phoenix No-Defense
104-93 (W)
Mal Meninga takes the court to a crowd fully behind them! The police officer with their patrol cruiser is here!
Batman spins the ball with flair and hits a layup! Sensational!
Michael Hooper with the weak-side block! Appearing from nowhere like a rugby union player finding the contested ball!
This undisputed superstar Batman turns the corner and finds the open man! Unselfish!
Mal Meninga, this unknown gem, orchestrates the delay game! Night-in night-out consistency in action!
Intermission. Batman dumps an entire water bottle over his head. Anecdote: Batman tried to impress the Phoenix No-Defense players with a warm-up dunk. Hit the rim. With his face. The tunnel spits the players out. The war resumes.
A catch-and-shoot triple from Batman! This undisputed superstar is putting on a show tonight!
The PA announcer can't pronounce Nathan Cleary's their league jersey! Comedy at the gymnasium!
Superman holds the huddle together! That superhero leadership on full display!
Batman embodies the spirit of every superhero who ever dreamed of a fadeaway jumper!
Nathan Cleary, this who-is-this-guy player, high-fives the bench! A team high-five! Team effort!
Nathan Cleary hugs the mascot. Mal Meninga hugs the referee. Awkward. Fun fact: my driver has been waiting in the parking lot for an hour. He's sent me 14 messages. Thanks everyone. Up next: 'Survivor: Open-Plan Office.' Whoever makes it through the 5 PM meeting wins.
Matchday 6 — vs Los Angeles Nursing-Home
104-112 (L)
Batman, this all-around player, takes the court! The incredible energy is electric!
This raw talent Nathan Cleary short-arms a pull-up jumper from the right corner! Not enough lift!
Michael Hooper loses the damn ball! A rugby union player would never be this careless!
Michael Hooper loses the screen battle! Tendency to rush around the picks!
Michael Hooper handles the leather like the mouth guard. A half-court heave from downtown! The precision of a rugby union player!
Break! Superman rips his shoes off the second he reaches the locker room. Fun fact: Superman was voted best-looking player on the team. By his mom. In a poll she created herself. Back to business. The players bounce around to warm up.
Mal Meninga mouths off in the dying seconds! A police officer venting about the broken law!
This household name Batman puts up a hook shot but it won't fall! Off night!
Michael Hooper uses the hesitation dribble! Nerves of steel creating separation!
Nathan Cleary grimaces through the effort! The grimace of a rugby league player finishing the defensive line!
Michael Hooper tells reporters: 'Tomorrow we rucks better, like the contested ball!'
Mal Meninga turns back to look at the court one last time. Nathan Cleary doesn't turn around. I learned tonight that Mal Meninga used to be a superhero. That explains the unique running style. Alright, good night! Up next: 'Planet Earth: Exploring the World from My Couch.' Immersive documentary.
Matchday 7 — vs Toronto Border-Patrol
115-98 (W)
This once-in-a-lifetime player Superman in the starting lineup! Let's see what this once-in-a-lifetime player brings!
This guy with rings on every finger Superman capitalizes back to the basket! A step-back three with that dawg mentality!
Batman with the strip! Snatched the pill clean, that's a superhero with quick hands!
Nathan Cleary, this surprise package, drives and kicks! Perfect assist for a bucket!
Batman directs traffic on the arena! Traffic control by a superhero with the game!
Finally a breather. Nathan Cleary has calf cramps, the physio rushes over. Did you know Nathan Cleary once tried to start an ASMR podcast of sneaker squeaks on the hardwood? One episode. Deleted. Back on the floor, faces full of determination.
Nathan Cleary, this do-it-all player, with a silky two-handed slam from the right corner! Smooth operator!
The crowd gasps at Superman's move! Agility worthy of a superhero!
Batman communicates on the switch! Clear as a superhero's directions!
Nathan Cleary is inevitable tonight! This guy nobody was talking about can't be stopped!
What a game for Batman! Tomorrow's the game will feel easy after this!
Mal Meninga cries tears of joy in Nathan Cleary's arms. Michael Hooper is also crying but nobody knows why. Confession: I bet against my favorite team tonight. Superstition. It works half the time. We're out. Up next: 'Say Yes to the Dress: Budget Three Fifty, Theme: Elastic.' Good luck.
Matchday 8 — vs Minnesota Ice-Wall
80-111 (L)
Tip-off! Nathan Cleary gets us started! Let's go!
Nathan Cleary misses badly! Should have aimed like they aim their league jersey at the defensive line!
Superman, this smooth operator, gets stripped from mid-range! Hot head exposed!
This newcomer Mal Meninga caught ball-watching! Backdoor cut for an easy score!
Michael Hooper, this solid build, waves off the play call! Lack of consistency hurting the team!
The players file out. Mal Meninga exchanges a tense look with the coach. The staff told me Mal Meninga sings in the shower. Badly. Very badly. Jump ball to restart. Let the second half begin!
Batman with a wild attempt! This franchise cornerstone not finding the range tonight!
Nathan Cleary takes the rest play! Even a rugby league player needs a breather!
Mal Meninga dribbles it off their foot! Their patrol cruiser would never betray a police officer like that!
Batman, this generational talent, refuses to high-five! Defense that's basically a suggestion hurting the chemistry!
Superman, this solid build, trudges off the temple of basketball. Lessons to take from this one.
Nathan Cleary pushes away the reporter's microphone with a gesture. Batman takes the interview and says 'not tonight'. Tonight I lost my voice, rediscovered my passion, and forgot where I parked. A complete evening. See you at the next game. In the meantime: 'MasterClass: How to Fold a Fitted Sheet.' Gripping television.
Matchday 9 — vs Houston Blast-Off
101-116 (L)
Mal Meninga launches onto the floor! The crowd roars for this who-is-this-guy player!
Batman can't find the range! Their bare hands has better accuracy than that!
Michael Hooper throws it into traffic! Reckless pass, the rugby union player got too confident!
Nathan Cleary can't stay in front! Charging the defensive line doesn't build lateral quickness!
Michael Hooper with the reverse layup! Creative as a rugby union player with the contested ball!
That's a cut. Batman stumbles slightly reaching the locker room. Exclusive info: Batman is banned for life from the McDonald's near the arena. The details remain murky. The players emerge from the tunnel. Stern faces, clenched fists.
Michael Hooper throws their hands up! Like a rugby union player when the mouth guard breaks!
Nathan Cleary, this diamond in the rough, fumbles the finish along the baseline! Back to the drawing board!
This total unknown Mal Meninga adjusts at halftime and comes out sharp! Adaptation!
This hungry young player Mal Meninga can't close out! The legs are shot from mid-range!
Batman had the chances but couldn't convert. This guy with rings on every finger left wanting.
Batman is the last one off the court, shoulders hunched. Superman waits at the tunnel entrance. On my end, I discovered the arena's coffee machine was broken. The game nearly went uncommentated. That's a wrap! And now, the network's masterpiece: 'My Cat, My Battle.' Don't miss the finale.
Matchday 10 — vs Denver Horse-Track
100-112 (L)
Batman checks in for the first play! Clocking in for the shift, let's work!
Michael Hooper posts up the Spalding into nothing! Occasional mental lapses on full display tonight!
Superman with the backcourt violation! A superhero going backwards with the game!
Nathan Cleary overcommits and gets beat! Occasional mental lapses when reading the play!
Superman with the tough devastating dunk through contact! This absolute legend won't be denied!
The locker room fills up. Batman has already eaten three oranges. Anecdote of the day: Batman forgot his shorts on the last road trip. Played in borrowed shorts two sizes too big. We pick up right where we left off. Time to play.
Michael Hooper argues with the ref! The same passion they bring to rucking the contested ball!
Mal Meninga misfires from back to the basket! This surprise package searching for answers!
Michael Hooper pins the defender! Pinning them down with rugby union player authority!
Superman can barely run! The 48 regulation minutes harder than the 48 regulation minutes of competing the game!
This undisputed superstar Batman shakes hands and moves on. In the end, tendency to rush proved costly.
Batman stands alone at center court as the lights go dim. Michael Hooper comes back to get him. Evening confession: I'm wearing Batman's jersey under my shirt. For morale. Good night! And now, 'The Bachelor: Stray Cat Edition.' Who will find love in this dumpster?
Matchday 11 — vs New York Over-Timers
102-108 (L)
Michael Hooper wins the opening tip! Tipping off with rugby union player energy!
Batman bricks another one! Building something awful with their bare hands tonight!
This raw talent Mal Meninga loses concentration and the ball with it!
Nathan Cleary, this tweener, lets the shooter get free in transition! Costly lapse!
Mal Meninga rises up and scores! A bank shot! This versatile guy is a problem!
The players file out. Mal Meninga exchanges a tense look with the coach. Did you know? Mal Meninga once signed an autograph for a referee. During the game. Mid free-throw. The players step onto the hardwood once more. The second half starts now.
Batman can't mask the disappointment! This first-ballot legend wearing it on the sleeve!
Nathan Cleary can't convert! The rugby league player's touch with the defensive line deserted them!
Nathan Cleary schemes with the coaching staff! Plotting the next move, true rugby league player!
Batman grabs the shorts! This franchise cornerstone is running on fumes!
This global icon Batman tips the hat to the winner. Respect despite the pain.
Superman whispers 'this can't be real' under his breath. Michael Hooper nods without conviction. Tonight I yelled so loud the guy in the next booth asked me to keep it down. Mid-game. Alright, good evening! Now it's 'Love Is in the Parking Lot.' Romance guaranteed.
Matchday 12 — vs Cleveland Twin-Towers
110-112 (L)
Batman, this combo guard, announced to huge cheers! A sold-out gym on fire!
Batman finishes through contact! Built tough from handling their bare hands!
Batman bites on the fake! Fooled like a superhero by counterfeit the game!
This raw talent Michael Hooper rattles it out! So close yet so far from the left corner!
Superman leads the charge back! Charging forward with superhero tenacity!
First half is done. Nathan Cleary is chugging Gatorade like it's water. Did you know? Nathan Cleary launched a basketball podcast. Two episodes. Zero listeners. Still going. Let's go, we're back. The crowd claps in rhythm.
Batman coughs it up with the game on the line! The game slipping away!
Superman vents at their teammates! The superhero who vents about the game!
Batman is the people's champion! A superhero for the people, the game for all!
Batman bricks it when it matters! Their bare hands accuracy went home early!
Michael Hooper packs up and heads out! Packing the mouth guard, unpacking emotions!
Nathan Cleary refuses the coach's embrace. Mal Meninga accepts it but his body is stiff. Tonight my voice traveled three octaves. Baritone to soprano. Basketball does that to you. Thanks for being here. Coming up: 'Forbidden Zone: Behind the Scenes of a Vending Machine.'
Matchday 13 — vs Boston Ring-Chasers
83-128 (L)
The game begins and Batman is ready! You can see next-level basketball IQ written all over his face!
Michael Hooper with a rough thunderous slam from the right corner! Hot head at the worst time!
Nathan Cleary with the backcourt violation! This guy nobody was talking about under too much pressure!
Batman, this tweener, can't keep up with the speed! Lack of consistency exposed!
Michael Hooper crosses over and kicks the stanchion! This guy nobody was talking about losing composure!
End of the second quarter. Superman is breathing so loud you can hear it from here. Anecdote: Superman lost a bet and had to wear the center's shoes during warm-ups. Size 16. The arena lights up, the players are back. Game on.
Michael Hooper, this who-is-this-guy player, with the shot-clock heave! No good on the low block!
Superman barely gets back on defense! Moving like a superhero on a Friday afternoon!
Superman throws it away! A pass worse than a superhero tossing the game!
Superman walks away muttering! Muttering about the game under their breath!
This generational talent Superman stares at the scoreboard. Not the outcome this generational talent wanted.
Batman leaves the court at a jog. Superman stays there, planted at center court, motionless. Meanwhile, your favorite commentator spilled coffee on the mixing board. Twice. Thanks for watching. Coming up: '48 Hours: The Secret Life of Roundabouts.' Essential viewing.
Matchday 14 — vs San Antonio Skyscrapers
114-111 (W)
Mal Meninga gets the crowd going early! Setting the tone like a police officer on day one!
Superman anchors the defense! Solid as a superhero's foundation!
Mal Meninga can't hit from the restricted area! That zone is cursed for this police officer!
Mal Meninga powers through for a catch-and-shoot triple! The brute force of enforcing the broken law!
Mal Meninga uses a drive-and-kick game brilliantly! Strategy from enforcing the broken law!
Break! Batman heads straight to the bathroom moment he hits the locker room. I've been told Batman always puts his left shoe on first. The one day he switched, gave up 40 points. Back on the court. The crowd greets them with a standing ovation.
Batman with the putback at the horn! Second effort of a superhero with the game!
Mal Meninga gets a hand on it! The hand that wields their patrol cruiser strikes again!
Mal Meninga throws the tall socks to the crowd! Better than throwing the broken law!
This household name Batman answers back immediately! A fadeaway jumper under the basket! Resilient!
This hall-of-fame lock Superman seals the deal! Victory with a killer instinct!
Mal Meninga jumps into Batman's arms without warning. They both go down. Evening confession: I'm wearing Mal Meninga's jersey under my shirt. For morale. Thanks everyone! Up next: 'Ice Road Truckers: Uber Eats Delivery on a Rainy Night.'
Matchday 15 — vs Oklahoma City Treasure-Chest
78-120 (L)
Nathan Cleary lands the first reverse layup! First blood! The rugby league player strikes first!
Superman forces an alley-oop back to the basket! This guy with rings on every finger trying too hard!
Nathan Cleary loses possession! The defensive line never leaves a rugby league player's hands like that!
Superman caught flat-footed! Standing still, the superhero reflexes took a nap!
Michael Hooper kicks the air! The frustration of a rugby union player who knows they can do better!
Halftime whistle. Mal Meninga high-fives his teammates on the way out. Quick anecdote about Mal Meninga: apparently he eats pasta with ketchup before every game. To each their own ritual. The players jog toward the court. The air is electric.
Nathan Cleary can't buy a bucket! Maybe the defensive line would be easier to aim!
Superman finds a second wind! The superhero engine roars back to life!
Superman throws it into the stands! What was that from this basketball god!
Michael Hooper drives away from the huddle! This newcomer in a dark place mentally!
Nathan Cleary walks the tunnel in silence! Done for the night, back to rugby league player life tomorrow!
Nathan Cleary's complexion is grey. Mal Meninga's is red. Defeat comes in different colors. Behind the scenes, I learned Mal Meninga was also a superhero in a past life. You can feel it in the game. Thanks for tonight. Up next: 'American Ninja Warrior: No Elevator Edition.' Sixth floor, no landing.
My Team finishes #11 (5W-10L). Better luck next season! MVP: Superman.
Season Journal
Holy shit, the arena is erupting and the game hasn't even started. There are 20,000 absolute maniacs on their feet chanting the name of a franchise with more scars than a retired boxer. Seasons of domination, seasons of total demolition, insane 3 AM trades, Draft picks that smelled like either genius or pure madness, nobody knew at the time, and honestly sometimes we still don't. But tonight, all of that is behind us. Tonight is the present, and the present reeks of adrenaline and revenge. The team with no name, baby!
Now let's talk about the man who moves jerseys faster than hot dogs at the concession stand. Superman. Just the name sends chills through the building. The man is massive, 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.
Attention, things are about to get serious. Actually no, things are about to go completely off the rails. The front office signed Michael Hooper. The man is a rugby union player. Yes, you heard that right. A rugby union player. On a basketball court. With mouth guard 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. Michael Hooper 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.
Budget-wise, we're in the "checked the couch cushions to fund the last contract" category. Seriously, there are high school programs with better catering. The owner watches every dollar like it's his last, and the GM negotiates trades with the anxiety of a guy haggling at a flea market. But paradoxically, that might be their strength: when you've got nothing to lose, you play free. And sometimes, freedom works miracles on the hardwood.
My Team finishes #11 (5W-10L). Better luck next season! MVP: Superman.
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