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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 | San Antonio Skyscrapers | 12 | 3 | 24 |
| 4 | Boston Ring-Chasers | 11 | 4 | 22 |
| 5 | Denver Horse-Track | 11 | 4 | 22 |
| 6 | Cleveland Twin-Towers | 9 | 6 | 18 |
| 7 | New York Over-Timers | 9 | 6 | 18 |
| 8 | Minnesota Ice-Wall | 9 | 6 | 18 |
| 9 | Houston Blast-Off | 7 | 8 | 14 |
| 10 | My Team | 6 | 9 | 12 |
| 11 | Toronto Border-Patrol | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| 12 | Phoenix No-Defense | 4 | 11 | 8 |
| 13 | Orlando Magic-Beans | 4 | 11 | 8 |
| 14 | Miami Heart-Attack | 3 | 12 | 6 |
| 15 | Los Angeles Nursing-Home | 2 | 13 | 4 |
| 16 | Philadelphia Injury-Report | 2 | 13 | 4 |
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! Okay, let's talk about the boss. Because on this team, there's one alpha, and everybody knows it. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Standing at 218 cm, a body built for basketball, and a basketball IQ that borders on indecent. When this man catches the rock, defenders back up instinctively, it's a survival reflex. And they're right, because this guy can punish you from everywhere: from three, in the post, in transition, from the free throw line with his eyes closed. He's a damn 6'8" Swiss Army knife and he cuts in every direction. What kills you about this guy is that he makes basketball look easy. You watch him and you think "well yeah, it's simple." And then you realize the defender in front of him is 6'9", runs a 4.4 forty, and he just dropped a step-back in his face like he was dribbling against a traffic cone at practice. It's not ease, it's absolute mastery disguised as nonchalance. And damn, is it beautiful to watch. And here it is, ladies and gentlemen, the cherry on top, the plot twist nobody saw coming: the coach recruited CaseOh. A digital transformation consultant. To play professional basketball. I'll repeat for the people in the back: a digital transformation consultant, with bare hands, on an NBA hardwood. The guy showed up at his first practice asking where the locker rooms were... And went the wrong way. Twice. But the coach swears on everything holy that CaseOh has "something." We don't know what exactly, but he has "something." In the meantime, the guy runs around like a headless chicken, confuses the game with the basketball, and has already racked up three technical fouls for trying to negotiate with the referee. The budget? It's "here, take my credit card and go nuts." The owner is a damn billionaire who wants a championship ring the way other people want a yacht. Every position is doubled up, every role player is a former All-Star, and the bench is so deep that the twelfth man on this team would start for half the league. It's an armada, a war machine, and everyone in this building knows that if these guys don't win the title, it's a goddamn scandal.
Matchday 1 — vs Detroit Engine-Roar
79-111 (L)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar takes the floor with that look in his eyes! He came to play tonight!
This generational talent Kareem Abdul-Jabbar puts up a deep three but it won't fall! Off night!
Jayden Ramirez, this combo guard, steps out of bounds with the orange! Mental lapse!
Stephen Curry gambles for the steal and pays the price! Sometimes predictable game!
LeBron James mouths off and picks up a T! Hot head taking over!
Halftime! LeBron James has the hardwood pattern imprinted on his elbow. Anecdote: LeBron James once shot at the wrong basket during warm-ups. Nobody has forgotten. Let's go, we're back. The crowd claps in rhythm.
Stephen Curry, this guy everybody knows, comes up empty! A tear drop off target under the basket!
Jayden Ramirez, this swiss-army-knife type, is moving in slow motion! Tank is empty!
Stephen Curry, this solid build, fumbles the entry pass driving to the hoop!
Jayden Ramirez dribbles away from the huddle! This diamond in the rough in a dark place mentally!
Stephen Curry walks off in silence. This bonafide star gave it all but it wasn't enough.
LeBron James leaves the court at a jog. Jayden Ramirez stays there, planted at center court, motionless. During the game, my colleague ordered sushi. It arrived at the final buzzer. Perfect timing. Good evening! Now: 'Destination Unknown: The Roundabout in Scranton, PA.' Total adventure.
Matchday 2 — vs Miami Heart-Attack
115-83 (W)
CaseOh steps onto the gym! From competing the game to this, game time!
CaseOh attacks driving to the hoop and finishes with an alley-oop! Too good!
LeBron James dishes and dishes! Gorgeous feed from way beyond the arc! Iron discipline!
CaseOh makes it look easy! As easy as a digital transformation consultant competing the game!
CaseOh swats it away! A perfect contest with that digital transformation consultant strength!
Halftime whistle. Stephen Curry flops into the first available chair. Anecdote: Stephen Curry fell asleep on the bench during an exhibition game. Still got named MVP. Let's go. The arena rumbles, the players answer.
LeBron James, this titan, uses strength and skill for a fadeaway jumper! Complete player!
Stephen Curry piles it on! A hook shot extends the lead! No mercy tonight!
This certified GOAT candidate LeBron James passes to the opponent! Gift exchange on the low block!
Stephen Curry with the emphatic team high-five! This reliable star letting everyone know!
What a game for CaseOh! Tomorrow's the game will feel easy after this!
LeBron James and Jayden Ramirez act out a movie scene where they reunite in slow motion. The crowd is dying. During the game, my colleague ordered sushi. It arrived at the final buzzer. Perfect timing. That was beautiful. And now: 'House Hunters International: 90-Square-Foot Studio, Wall View.' A steal.
Matchday 3 — vs Orlando Magic-Beans
117-103 (W)
This hall-of-fame lock LeBron James comes out aggressive! Opens with a thunderous slam from the left corner!
CaseOh scores from under the basket! A double-clutch layup with natural-born leadership! Brilliant!
This first-ballot legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with the weak-side defensive stop! Incredible help!
This max-contract guy Stephen Curry finds the open man! Assist and an off-balance shot!
Stephen Curry, this do-it-all player, positions perfectly for the offensive rebound! Scary good handles!
Halftime whistle. CaseOh spits into the trash can walking into the locker room. Fun fact: CaseOh tried to negotiate a 'mandatory nap' clause in his contract. Denied. Back at it! The coach said two words. Two words that were enough.
This undisputed superstar Kareem Abdul-Jabbar erupts for a scoop layup! The floodgates are open!
Jayden Ramirez, this versatile guy, basks in a Playoff atmosphere! This is home!
CaseOh brings energy off the bench! This rising star infectious enthusiasm!
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, this living legend, delivers a play that goes down in history! Wisdom and poise!
Jayden Ramirez, this do-it-all player, takes the final bow! An ice-cold stare at the opposing bench! Dominant display!
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Stephen Curry attempt an elaborate handshake. They miss three times. Jayden Ramirez films the whole thing. During the third quarter, I spilled my soup. Yes, I had soup in the booth. Don't judge. Good night everyone! And now, the show nobody asked for: 'Pigeon Hunters.'
Matchday 4 — vs Philadelphia Injury-Report
91-105 (L)
This surprise package Jayden Ramirez in the starting lineup! Let's see what this surprise package brings!
CaseOh rattles it out! Shaking the gym with their bare hands intensity!
This player nobody saw coming Jayden Ramirez with a careless turnover! Gift-wrapped for the opponent!
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar bites on the pump fake! This basketball god sent flying in the paint!
Jayden Ramirez blows past past the defense for a finger roll! Size advantage from this this smooth operator!
Halftime. The doctor examines CaseOh's shoulder while the others catch their breath. Did you know CaseOh knits to unwind? Made a scarf in Philadelphia Injury-Report's colors. By accident, obviously. We're off again! The crowd chants the team's name.
Stephen Curry storms to the bench! This jersey-selling name is visibly upset!
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar misfires from the right corner! This global icon searching for answers!
CaseOh zones up! Defensive zone like a digital transformation consultant's the game zone!
Jayden Ramirez, this newcomer, sucking wind after that sprint! The 4 periods of 12 minutes of battle!
CaseOh vows to come back stronger! Stronger than their bare hands reinforced with the game!
Jayden Ramirez bites his lip, fists clenched. Stephen Curry shakes his head slowly, in disbelief. Final confession: I still don't know how to pronounce Jayden Ramirez's name. Forgive me. And now, a brand new episode of 'Desperately Seeking My Cat.' Good night, everyone.
Matchday 5 — vs Phoenix No-Defense
110-96 (W)
The game begins and Stephen Curry is ready! You can see unreal swagger written all over his face!
CaseOh floats one in from way beyond the arc! Delicate as a digital transformation consultant with their bare hands!
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with the huge sky-high block from the left corner! This generational talent says no!
CaseOh, this versatile guy, hits the cutter perfectly! A killer instinct right on time!
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar pushes the pace in transition! Nerves of steel showing in every play!
Heading in. CaseOh's eyes are bloodshot from sheer effort. Did you know? CaseOh tried to become a rapper before basketball. The world dodged a bullet. The players come back running. Did someone set the locker room on fire?
Stephen Curry with the tough scoop layup through contact! This established star won't be denied!
Chills at the den as CaseOh gets introduced! The digital transformation consultant with their bare hands!
Jayden Ramirez, this all-around player, holds the team together with an unmatched feel for the game! Captain!
Tears in the crowd as CaseOh, the humble digital transformation consultant, delivers in the money time!
Jayden Ramirez walks off the court victorious! This total unknown owns this moment!
Stephen Curry and CaseOh do celebratory push-ups. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar counts out loud. Definitely cheating. 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 6 — vs Los Angeles Nursing-Home
98-126 (L)
LeBron James opens with an and-one! This certified GOAT candidate making an early statement!
LeBron James air-mails a layup at the buzzer! Way off for this generational talent!
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with the lazy pass! Sometimes predictable game leading to easy points!
Stephen Curry gives up the back door! Heavy feet when overplaying!
A deep three from Stephen Curry! This max-contract guy just keeps delivering!
Halftime. The doctor examines Jayden Ramirez's shoulder while the others catch their breath. Did you know Jayden Ramirez knits to unwind? Made a scarf in Los Angeles Nursing-Home's colors. By accident, obviously. The players are back. Some look fresh, others... Not so much.
CaseOh gets a technical for complaining! Tendency to force bad shots on full display!
LeBron James clanks another one off the rim! This all-time great needs to find rhythm!
LeBron James uses the hesitation dribble! An unmatched feel for the game creating separation!
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, this long boy, is drenched in sweat! Emptying the tank!
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, this giant, trudges off the temple of basketball. Lessons to take from this one.
CaseOh taps the tunnel wall as if trying to pass through it. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar walks through the door without pushing it. During the break, I tried to juggle three balls. My cameraman filmed everything. It'll come out someday. Alright, good evening! Now it's 'Love Is in the Parking Lot.' Romance guaranteed.
Matchday 7 — vs Toronto Border-Patrol
111-110 (W)
Jayden Ramirez, this smooth operator, takes the court! The standing ovation is electric!
Stephen Curry, this combo guard, swats it into the third row! An iron-wall defense!
Stephen Curry gets a clean look but shaky emotions under pressure costs the bucket!
This generational talent Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is automatic at the buzzer! A catch-and-shoot triple drops again!
LeBron James makes the hockey pass! An off-the-charts basketball IQ finding the extra pass!
Time to breathe. LeBron James has both hands on both knees, completely cooked. Anecdote: LeBron James lost a bet and had to wear the center's shoes during warm-ups. Size 16. Back on the hardwood. The tension has gone up a notch.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with the clutch rebound! This basketball god fighting for every ball!
Jayden Ramirez, this surprise package, clamps down on the star player! An off-the-charts basketball IQ on the assignment!
This jersey-selling name Stephen Curry acknowledges the fans! Wild stands of mutual respect!
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar lets fly and drills it! In the dying seconds! Freakish explosiveness under pressure!
CaseOh tallied double figures! Double the game, double the glory!
Jayden Ramirez takes Stephen Curry by the hand and they bow to the crowd like stage actors. I spent the evening standing up and sitting down every thirty seconds. My Fitbit is congratulating me. Thanks for tonight. And now: '60 Minutes: The Secrets of the Office Coffee Machine.'
Matchday 8 — vs Minnesota Ice-Wall
112-92 (W)
Game time! Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and this undisputed superstar ready to put on a show at the temple of basketball!
This player nobody saw coming Jayden Ramirez with a beautiful double-clutch layup under the basket! Poetry in motion!
LeBron James draws the offensive foul! Smart play, great positioning!
CaseOh, this all-around player, drops the dime! Unreal swagger passing on display!
Stephen Curry, this jersey-selling name, manipulates the defense with the eyes! Eyes in the back of the head!
Halftime. Stephen Curry is holding his ribs walking toward the tunnel. Fun fact: Stephen Curry got rejected at a casting for a deodorant commercial. The irony. Back at it! The players jog toward center court.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, this global icon, absolutely nails a pull-up jumper from the left corner! Take a bow!
The building is buzzing! Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and a boiling cauldron creating magic!
Stephen Curry finds the open teammate! This headliner making everyone better!
From humble the game beginnings, CaseOh rises at the den!
Stephen Curry can breathe! The win is secured, it's over!
Stephen Curry and CaseOh fake a wrestling match. LeBron James plays the referee and calls a timeout. 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 9 — vs Houston Blast-Off
99-100 (L)
Jayden Ramirez, this do-it-all player, is introduced and the arena explodes! This total unknown is in the building!
This dark horse Jayden Ramirez goes to work at half court! A step-back three drops beautifully!
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar lunges the wrong direction! Fake had this living legend fooled!
Stephen Curry can't hit the ocean right now! Another miss for this elite player!
Jayden Ramirez sparks the comeback! A sky hook back to the basket! This guy nobody was talking about leads the charge!
Break. The coach is yelling in the tunnel, Stephen Curry picks up the pace. Small detail: Stephen Curry whistles the national anthem before every game. Off-key. Consistently off-key. Play resumes! The coach set a few things straight in the locker room.
Stephen Curry, this combo guard, chokes on the big stage! On a strategic timeout miss!
Jayden Ramirez, this guy nobody was talking about, barks at the teammate! Ego the size of Texas taking over!
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, this hall-of-fame lock, has been building to this all game! At the last second!
Stephen Curry misses in the clutch! A layup off the mark in the second quarter!
This reliable star Stephen Curry shakes hands and moves on. In the end, hot head proved costly.
Stephen Curry rips off his headband and throws it on the ground. Jayden Ramirez picks up his own and folds it carefully. During the game, I counted how many times I said 'incredible.' Seventeen. A personal record. Off to bed! Or stay for 'Real Housewives of the DMV.' The line is around the block.
Matchday 10 — vs Denver Horse-Track
89-122 (L)
Opening possession for CaseOh! First touch, like first touch of their bare hands!
Jayden Ramirez fires a bucket driving to the hoop but can't connect! Heavy feet showing!
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with the errant pass! This basketball god needs to settle down!
This player nobody saw coming Jayden Ramirez misjudges the passing lane! Easy assist through!
This unknown gem Jayden Ramirez hangs the head after the miss! Deflated from mid-range!
Halftime. LeBron James is holding his ribs walking toward the tunnel. Small detail: LeBron James wears mismatched socks every game. Calls it a strategy. Jump ball to restart. Let the second half begin!
This diamond in the rough Jayden Ramirez throws up a prayer off the pick and roll! Not answered!
Jayden Ramirez grabs the shorts! This hungry young player is running on fumes!
LeBron James crosses over into a trap! Tendency to rush when reading the defense!
Stephen Curry shoots angrily after the turnover! This certified bucket spiraling!
LeBron James, this mammoth, hangs the head. Tough loss despite night-in night-out consistency effort.
Stephen Curry punches his locker when he gets to the locker room. Jayden Ramirez slides down the wall to the floor. Final confession: I still don't know how to pronounce Stephen Curry's name. Forgive me. Thanks for the game! And now, tonight's feature film: 'Fast and Furious 47: The Quest for a Parking Spot.'
Matchday 11 — vs New York Over-Timers
101-92 (W)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, this basketball god, embraces the packed arena! Game on!
Stephen Curry, this solid build, posts up and delivers a sky hook! Textbook!
Stephen Curry, this solid build, clamps down in the clutch! Elite an iron-wall defense!
CaseOh attacks the damn ball through traffic! What a pass by this diamond in the rough!
LeBron James sets the screen at the perfect angle! This global icon cerebral play!
Break. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar asks the medical staff for coffee. Request denied. They say Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has a ritual where he touches the basket post three times. If someone watches, starts over. Both teams emerge from the tunnel. The second half can begin.
Jayden Ramirez with another hook shot! You can't stop this man!
CaseOh, this solid build, commands an incredible energy! The arena belongs to this dark horse!
Jayden Ramirez, this all-around player, sets the perfect screen! Eyes in the back of the head for the team!
Stephen Curry, this All-Star caliber talent, is playing with nothing to lose! Watch out, this All-Star caliber talent is dangerous!
This undisputed superstar LeBron James is all smiles! The stats back up the brilliance!
LeBron James does a belly slide on the court. Jayden Ramirez does a back slide. The hardwood is ruined. During the break, I tried doing crunches behind the console. My back remembers. Thanks for being here. Coming up: 'Forbidden Zone: Behind the Scenes of a Vending Machine.'
Matchday 12 — vs Cleveland Twin-Towers
92-120 (L)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, this 7-footer, sets the tone immediately! Pure God-given talent from the jump!
Stephen Curry, this all-around player, gets stuffed trying a hook shot! Denied!
This basketball god Kareem Abdul-Jabbar gets pickpocketed on the low block! Sloppy handling!
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar gets burned on the drive! Occasional mental lapses in lateral movement!
Jayden Ramirez buries a step-back three from mid-range! This diamond in the rough is on fire tonight!
Cut! Halftime. Stephen Curry's jersey is completely drenched in sweat. Anecdote: Stephen Curry fell asleep on the bench during an exhibition game. Still got named MVP. The players come back running. Did someone set the locker room on fire?
Stephen Curry slams the leather in frustration! Shaky emotions under pressure on full display!
Brick! Jayden Ramirez misfires in the paint! Hot head at the worst time!
This global icon Kareem Abdul-Jabbar adjusts the angle mid-drive! A killer instinct body control!
Stephen Curry asks for the ball to slow the pace! This max-contract guy needs air!
Jayden Ramirez shoots to the tunnel in disappointment. This total unknown will learn from this.
CaseOh refuses to watch the replay on the jumbotron. Jayden Ramirez watches it and immediately regrets it. Fun fact: my sound engineer fell asleep during the second quarter. I woke him with an elbow. Thanks everyone. Up next: 'Survivor: Open-Plan Office.' Whoever makes it through the 5 PM meeting wins.
Matchday 13 — vs Boston Ring-Chasers
89-121 (L)
Tip-off! CaseOh gets us started! Let's go!
LeBron James, this 7-footer, gets the look but can't convert at the buzzer!
CaseOh dribbles it off their foot! Their bare hands would never betray a digital transformation consultant like that!
LeBron James, this walking skyscraper, gets dunked on off the pick and roll! Poster material!
LeBron James can't mask the disappointment! This franchise cornerstone wearing it on the sleeve!
The players leave the court. Jayden Ramirez clings to the tunnel railing. I've been told Jayden Ramirez once ordered a pizza during a timeout. The coach was not amused. Back at it! The players jog toward center court.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar misses the open look! This certified GOAT candidate can't believe it! Hot head!
This franchise guy Stephen Curry calls for a sub! Can't go anymore! Ego the size of Texas taking its toll!
This total unknown Jayden Ramirez commits the offensive foul! Turnover at half court!
Jayden Ramirez glares at the scoreboard! This hungry young player not happy with the situation!
This raw talent Jayden Ramirez leaves the gymnasium with head held high. Fought to the end.
Jayden Ramirez rips off his headband and throws it on the ground. CaseOh picks up his own and folds it carefully. Yours truly held it together all evening without a bathroom break. That's professionalism. We're done here. Up next: 'Top Chef: Microwave Edition.' Bon appetit.
Matchday 14 — vs San Antonio Skyscrapers
77-122 (L)
This first-ballot legend LeBron James comes out firing! A half-court heave in the first minute!
CaseOh misses the free throw! Competing the game under pressure is easier!
Stephen Curry coughs up the leather! Limited stamina strikes again from the left corner!
CaseOh overcommits and gets beat! Injury-prone body when reading the play!
CaseOh tugs at their jersey! Frustrated, but the digital transformation consultant will bounce back!
Back to the locker room. LeBron James's shorts are torn but he couldn't care less. Juicy intel: LeBron James turned down an endorsement deal because he'd have to wear a mascot costume. Alright, it's time. The second half waits for no one.
LeBron James, this giant, double-clutches and misses! Indecision from this potential GOAT!
CaseOh tanks the play from tiredness! Tanked like a digital transformation consultant's energy for the game!
Jayden Ramirez throws it into the stands! What was that from this hungry young player!
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, this generational talent, yells at the coaching staff! Ego the size of Texas causing friction!
Jayden Ramirez fades away past the media. This raw talent not in the mood to talk.
Stephen Curry sighs so loudly that the reporters hear it. Jayden Ramirez winces. During the third quarter, I spilled my soup. Yes, I had soup in the booth. Don't judge. That's all! Coming up: 'Hotel Hell: Airbnb With No Lock Edition.' Chills guaranteed.
Matchday 15 — vs Oklahoma City Treasure-Chest
96-101 (L)
Stephen Curry, this multi-time All-Star, draws first blood! A scoop layup to start!
LeBron James takes off and fires but misses everything! Tendency to rush tonight!
CaseOh turns it over at late in the quarter! A digital transformation consultant dropping their bare hands at the worst time!
This undisputed superstar Kareem Abdul-Jabbar bites on the fake! Beaten facing the rim!
Jayden Ramirez attacks and scores! A thunderous slam! This do-it-all player is a problem!
The players file out. Stephen Curry exchanges a tense look with the coach. True story: Stephen Curry walked into the wrong locker room during his first game against Oklahoma City Treasure-Chest. Awkward. Jump ball to restart. Let the second half begin!
LeBron James, this towering presence, pounds the scorer's table! Hot head on full display!
This franchise cornerstone Kareem Abdul-Jabbar muscles up a fadeaway jumper but can't get it to fall!
CaseOh, this all-around player, exploits the mismatch driving to the hoop! Smart play!
This jersey-selling name Stephen Curry stumbles! The fatigue is real after this ball game!
CaseOh leaves the palace of hoops quietly! Quiet as a digital transformation consultant after the game setback!
Stephen Curry's eyes are red, jaw tight. Jayden Ramirez apologizes to the coach, voice cracking. Your commentator survived one game, four coffees, and a sandwich of questionable date. That's it for tonight. Coming up: 'Nailed It: Cakes Ruined by My Mother-in-Law.'
My Team ends the season #10 with a 6W-9L record. Season MVP: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
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!
Okay, let's talk about the boss. Because on this team, there's one alpha, and everybody knows it. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Standing at 218 cm, a body built for basketball, and a basketball IQ that borders on indecent. When this man catches the rock, defenders back up instinctively, it's a survival reflex. And they're right, because this guy can punish you from everywhere: from three, in the post, in transition, from the free throw line with his eyes closed. He's a damn 6'8" Swiss Army knife and he cuts in every direction.
What kills you about this guy is that he makes basketball look easy. You watch him and you think "well yeah, it's simple." And then you realize the defender in front of him is 6'9", runs a 4.4 forty, and he just dropped a step-back in his face like he was dribbling against a traffic cone at practice. It's not ease, it's absolute mastery disguised as nonchalance. And damn, is it beautiful to watch.
And here it is, ladies and gentlemen, the cherry on top, the plot twist nobody saw coming: the coach recruited CaseOh. A digital transformation consultant. To play professional basketball. I'll repeat for the people in the back: a digital transformation consultant, with bare hands, on an NBA hardwood. The guy showed up at his first practice asking where the locker rooms were... And went the wrong way. Twice. But the coach swears on everything holy that CaseOh has "something." We don't know what exactly, but he has "something." In the meantime, the guy runs around like a headless chicken, confuses the game with the basketball, and has already racked up three technical fouls for trying to negotiate with the referee.
The budget? It's "here, take my credit card and go nuts." The owner is a damn billionaire who wants a championship ring the way other people want a yacht. Every position is doubled up, every role player is a former All-Star, and the bench is so deep that the twelfth man on this team would start for half the league. It's an armada, a war machine, and everyone in this building knows that if these guys don't win the title, it's a goddamn scandal.
My Team ends the season #10 with a 6W-9L record. Season MVP: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
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