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Season Journal
Standings
| # | Team | W | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit Engine-Roar | 15 | 0 | 30 |
| 2 | San Antonio Skyscrapers | 13 | 2 | 26 |
| 3 | Boston Ring-Chasers | 11 | 4 | 22 |
| 4 | Denver Horse-Track | 11 | 4 | 22 |
| 5 | Oklahoma City Treasure-Chest | 10 | 5 | 20 |
| 6 | Cleveland Twin-Towers | 9 | 6 | 18 |
| 7 | New York Over-Timers | 9 | 6 | 18 |
| 8 | Houston Blast-Off | 8 | 7 | 16 |
| 9 | Toronto Border-Patrol | 7 | 8 | 14 |
| 10 | My Team | 7 | 8 | 14 |
| 11 | Minnesota Ice-Wall | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| 12 | Phoenix No-Defense | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| 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 | 1 | 14 | 2 |
Pre-season
Good evening everyone and fasten your seatbelts because tonight we are not doing this gently. The arena is already sweating, the DJ cranked the volume so high the hardwood is vibrating, and there's a guy in the third row who painted his chest in the team colors even though it's freezing outside. That's devotion. That's basketball madness. And the franchise rolling in tonight deserves every decibel of this insane atmosphere. They've been through the hell of winless stretches and the ecstasy of Finals appearances, and honestly, nobody ever knows what they're going to pull off. That's what makes this sport so damn beautiful. The team with no name, baby! There's one guy on this team who scares the living hell out of everyone. Opponents, coaches, referees, even his own teammates sometimes. That's Yao Ming. Standing at 229 cm, shoulders like a linebacker, and a touch on the ball so soft it makes you want to cry. This damn player can drop 40 one night, grab 15 boards the next, and slap you with a triple-double night after just because he was bored. The kind of guy you want on your squad and pray you never have to face. The worst part? His ice-cold composure. The clock shows 0.8 seconds, the whole building is holding its breath, the ball is burning in his hands... And he flashes a little smirk before draining the game-winner with sickening ease. He's the engine, the brain, and the heartbeat of that locker room. If he sneezes, the whole damn franchise catches a cold. Tonight, he's on a mission, and believe me, he didn't show up to mess around. Moment of truth, folks. You see the guy at the end of the bench, the one who looks completely lost among the giants? That's Sepplin Dollimore. An amateur in civilian life. The kind of guy who handles bare hands better than a basketball, and who somehow ended up on a professional roster because the coach "had a vision." A vision, ladies and gentlemen. Probably somewhere between his second and third mojito at the All-Star Weekend party. Sepplin Dollimore has a unique playing style: he runs a lot, understands very little, and has an unfortunate tendency to treat the game and the basketball exact same way. The fans already love him. Not for his stats (he has none) but because every time he steps on the court, it's Christmas morning. The budget here is absolutely insane, we're talking stratosphere money. This is Warriors and Suns territory. These guys are so loaded they've triggered the Second Apron: the league literally forbids them from signing free agents or combining salaries in trades. They have zero flexibility, handcuffed by their own damn wealth. It's "championship or crash and burn," no in-between.
Matchday 1 — vs Detroit Engine-Roar
97-124 (L)
And we're underway! Harry Potter touches the leather first! This player nobody saw coming looks eager!
This generational talent Michael Jordan misfires again! Sometimes predictable game could cost the team!
LeBron James throws it into the stands! What was that from this absolute legend!
This franchise guy Yao Ming gives up the offensive rebound! Lack of consistency when boxing out!
Sepplin Dollimore strings together a step-back three in the paint. A gym-rat work ethic on full display!
The players leave the court. Yao Ming clings to the tunnel railing. Anecdote: Yao Ming tried to impress the Detroit Engine-Roar players with a warm-up dunk. Hit the rim. With his face. Second half! The hardwood is about to shake again.
Sepplin Dollimore, this dude out of nowhere, with the frustrated foul! Lack of consistency in tough moments!
Michael Jordan lets fly but it's well off! Shaky emotions under pressure under fatigue!
Harry Potter, this tweener, positions perfectly for the offensive rebound! An unmatched feel for the game!
Yao Ming is gassed! This jersey-selling name bent over at half court! Injury-prone body catching up!
This franchise cornerstone Michael Jordan tips the hat to the winner. Respect despite the pain.
Sepplin Dollimore sits on the bench, staring into nothing. Yao Ming has his head in his hands. I spent the evening explaining basketball rules to my new intern. He still thinks you can walk with the ball. Good night! And now, 'The Bachelor: Stray Cat Edition.' Who will find love in this dumpster?
Matchday 2 — vs Miami Heart-Attack
105-88 (W)
Yao Ming, this certified bucket, draws first blood! A half-court heave to start!
Sepplin Dollimore, this smooth operator, takes over at the top of the key. A pull-up jumper! That's elite!
LeBron James slides the feet perfectly and forces a miss! A gym-rat work ethic in every step!
Sepplin Dollimore reads the defense like a book! Assist from mid-range! Scary good handles!
Yao Ming, this beanpole, seals the defender for position! Fundamentals!
Heading in. Michael Jordan's eyes are bloodshot from sheer effort. Anecdote: Michael Jordan once shot at the wrong basket during warm-ups. Nobody has forgotten. Here they come. Fresh as daisies. Or not. We'll find out soon enough.
LeBron James, this oversized freak, uses every inch to deliver an off-balance shot!
The road crowd tries to rally but Sepplin Dollimore silences them! A standing ovation!
Yao Ming rises up the outlet to the young player! This franchise guy building the future!
This living legend Michael Jordan channels the inner champion! Insane court vision at its peak!
Yao Ming attacks to the crowd! A bench mob celebration! This bonafide star gave everything!
Harry Potter and Yao Ming freestyle a victory rap. LeBron James does the beatbox. It's terrible but magnificent. My chair squeaked the entire game. Everyone thinks it was me. It was not me. Alright, good night! Up next: 'Planet Earth: Exploring the World from My Couch.' Immersive documentary.
Matchday 3 — vs Orlando Magic-Beans
128-89 (W)
Sepplin Dollimore takes the floor with that look in his eyes! He came to play tonight!
Michael Jordan, this absolute legend, threads the needle for a bank shot facing the rim!
This rising star Harry Potter with the behind-the-back dish! Highlight-reel pass!
Yao Ming, this certified bucket, absolutely nails a fadeaway jumper at the buzzer! Take a bow!
This potential GOAT Michael Jordan with an iron-wall defense on the low block! Intimidating!
Players head to the locker room. LeBron James has tape on three fingers. Anecdote: LeBron James lost a bet and had to wear the center's shoes during warm-ups. Size 16. Act two! The bench players are fired up, the starters too.
Harry Potter with the crafty thunderous slam! Unreal swagger on display!
Sepplin Dollimore, this do-it-all player, caps off a dominant performance! An unmatched feel for the game from start to finish!
Harry Potter treats half court like their frontline station! Don't touch their spot!
Michael Jordan blows a kiss to the fans! Cool as you like, a raised fist!
Sepplin Dollimore, this do-it-all player, takes the final bow! A chest bump! Dominant display!
Harry Potter grabs the arena mic and screams. Just a scream. LeBron James applauds. During the timeout, I tried to do pull-ups on the edge of the broadcast booth. Zero. Thanks for watching this game. And now: 'Deal or No Deal: Office Fridge Edition.'
Matchday 4 — vs Philadelphia Injury-Report
109-86 (W)
Tip-off! Sepplin Dollimore gets us started! Let's go!
This guy nobody was talking about Sepplin Dollimore punishes the defense with a devastating dunk back to the basket!
Harry Potter, this swiss-army-knife type, walls off the drive from way beyond the arc! No way through!
Harry Potter threads the needle! Precision of their service rifle through the frontline!
LeBron James, this first-ballot legend, times the cut perfectly! Backdoor for a two-handed slam!
Both teams head to the locker room. Harry Potter wipes his forehead with his jersey. Juicy intel: Harry Potter turned down an endorsement deal because he'd have to wear a mascot costume. The players step onto the hardwood once more. The second half starts now.
Sepplin Dollimore, this total unknown, drops a reverse layup off the pick and roll! Pure artistry!
This diamond in the rough Sepplin Dollimore brings wild stands to a new level! Incredible scene!
This headliner Yao Ming swings the pill around! Insane court vision ball movement!
The transformation of LeBron James is complete! This absolute legend has arrived!
This player nobody saw coming Sepplin Dollimore wraps up a sensational performance! Victory is sweet!
LeBron James drops to his knees and kisses the court. Harry Potter pretends to gag. As for me, I powered through three coffees and a gas station sandwich. The glamorous life of sports journalism. Good evening! Now: 'Destination Unknown: The Roundabout in Scranton, PA.' Total adventure.
Matchday 5 — vs Phoenix No-Defense
93-97 (L)
LeBron James, this giant, takes the court! The palpable tension is electric!
This who-is-this-guy player Sepplin Dollimore with a cold-blooded finger roll! No conscience!
Harry Potter gambles for the steal and pays the price! Lack of consistency!
This headliner Yao Ming shanks a bank shot from way beyond the arc! That's uncharacteristic!
Harry Potter inspires with defense! Defensive inspiration from defending the frontline!
Halftime. Yao Ming's hair is completely soaked, like climbing out of a pool. Did you know Yao Ming started basketball because he was terrible at soccer? Sometimes failure leads to greatness. Alright, it's time. The second half waits for no one.
Harry Potter can't deliver! Even a military personnel can't help in this the third quarter!
Michael Jordan picks up the second technical! This first-ballot legend ejected! Shaky emotions under pressure!
Harry Potter, this smooth operator, evolves before our eyes! A flash of genius!
Michael Jordan, this colossus, chokes on the big stage! Coming out of the locker room miss!
Yao Ming walks off in silence. This All-Star caliber talent gave it all but it wasn't enough.
Harry Potter sits on the bench, staring into nothing. LeBron James has his head in his hands. Tonight my voice traveled three octaves. Baritone to soprano. Basketball does that to you. Good night everyone! Up next: 'Worst Cooks in America: Boiling an Egg Without Breaking It.' Challenge accepted.
Matchday 6 — vs Los Angeles Nursing-Home
119-98 (W)
This reliable star Yao Ming means business! Fast start along the baseline!
A floater by LeBron James from way beyond the arc! Night-in night-out consistency in every fiber!
Sepplin Dollimore reads the play and picks off the pass! Transition opportunity!
Michael Jordan, this living legend, drives and kicks! Perfect assist for a half-court heave!
LeBron James crosses over into the right spacing! Eyes in the back of the head and elite court awareness!
Break. Yao Ming collapses on the locker room floor, arms spread wide. Juicy anecdote: Yao Ming was caught dancing the Macarena in the showers. Alone. We're back at it. The crowd had time to reload at the snack bar.
Yao Ming, this All-Star caliber talent, operates from way beyond the arc with a tear drop! Clinic!
What a Playoff atmosphere! Michael Jordan and the fans creating a spectacle!
Michael Jordan celebrates the team's success! This absolute legend knows together is better!
This franchise cornerstone LeBron James digs deep! Finding reserves nobody knew existed!
LeBron James launches in triumph! The final buzzer sounds! That's a W!
Sepplin Dollimore dumps his Gatorade on Yao Ming who screams because it was cold. Michael Jordan piles on. I spent the evening standing up and sitting down every thirty seconds. My Fitbit is congratulating me. See you tomorrow! Up next: 'Extreme Reading: The Terms and Conditions.' 4-hour special.
Matchday 7 — vs Toronto Border-Patrol
107-85 (W)
Game time! Michael Jordan and this guy with rings on every finger ready to put on a show at the palace of hoops!
LeBron James scores facing the rim! A buzzer beater with scary good handles! Brilliant!
Sepplin Dollimore with the chase-down defensive stop! What athleticism!
Yao Ming with the transition assist! This jersey-selling name pushing the pace with an unmatched feel for the game!
LeBron James drives to the weak side! This certified GOAT candidate exploiting the rotation!
End of the first half. Sepplin Dollimore is beet red but still standing. I've been told Sepplin Dollimore once ordered a pizza during a timeout. The coach was not amused. Second half! The hardwood is about to shake again.
LeBron James with the and-one buzzer beater! Insane court vision through the whistle!
A packed arena as Harry Potter warms up with some military personnel moves!
Harry Potter fades away the damn ball with patience! This potential breakout star trusting the system!
LeBron James, this living legend, has been building to this all game! During crunch time!
That's the game! Sepplin Dollimore finishes with a monster performance! This raw talent victorious!
Harry Potter jumps so high from joy he nearly touches the scoreboard. Almost. Your commentator broke his personal screaming record tonight. My throat is not thanking me. Thanks everyone. Up next: 'Survivor: Open-Plan Office.' Whoever makes it through the 5 PM meeting wins.
Matchday 8 — vs Minnesota Ice-Wall
102-93 (W)
Harry Potter steps onto the court! From defending the frontline to this, game time!
A hook shot from Yao Ming! This world-class player just keeps delivering!
Michael Jordan, this potential GOAT, walls up back to the basket! Impenetrable defense!
Yao Ming, this tower, drops the dime! An unmatched feel for the game passing on display!
Sepplin Dollimore spins the ball out of the trap! Next-level basketball IQ under pressure!
Halftime! Sepplin Dollimore looks in the mirror and shakes his head. Anecdote: Sepplin Dollimore fell asleep on the bench during an exhibition game. Still got named MVP. Both teams retake the floor. The best may be yet to come.
Yao Ming fires away the Spalding into a layup! An unmatched feel for the game shining through!
The energy in this building is unreal! Yao Ming channeling a cathedral silence!
Yao Ming sprints back on defense! This certified bucket leading by example!
The narrative shifts! Sepplin Dollimore takes control with ridiculous creativity!
Harry Potter sits on the bench with a smile! This dark horse job well done!
Yao Ming does the floss while LeBron James spins like a top. Harry Potter just stands there, arms crossed. Cool. Your commentator survived one game, four coffees, and a sandwich of questionable date. Thanks for being here. Now put down the remote, it's time for 'Wheel of Misfortune.'
Matchday 9 — vs Houston Blast-Off
98-103 (L)
This all-time great LeBron James gets the crowd going early! The energy is building!
A layup from Michael Jordan! That's ridiculous creativity at the highest level!
Michael Jordan loses the screen battle! Tendency to rush around the picks!
Yao Ming, this tower, wastes a golden chance with a wild free throw!
Sepplin Dollimore, this dark horse, wills the team back! Scary good handles driving the comeback!
End of the second quarter. Yao Ming is breathing so loud you can hear it from here. Fun fact: Yao Ming blocked a shot in the finals... And dislocated a thumb celebrating. Classic. The players step onto the hardwood once more. The second half starts now.
Harry Potter can't hit the go-ahead! Shaky emotions under pressure when the lights are brightest!
This hidden prospect Sepplin Dollimore hangs the head after the miss! Deflated in the paint!
Yao Ming, this tower, sets the tone with a killer instinct! Leader!
Michael Jordan misfires on the potential dagger! This global icon lets them off the hook!
Harry Potter sits on the bench post-game! Sitting like a military personnel after their service rifle broke!
LeBron James is the last one off the court, shoulders hunched. Harry Potter waits at the tunnel entrance. Tonight my voice traveled three octaves. Baritone to soprano. Basketball does that to you. Thanks for watching this game. And now: 'Deal or No Deal: Office Fridge Edition.'
Matchday 10 — vs Denver Horse-Track
99-116 (L)
Harry Potter checks in for the first play! Clocking in for the shift, let's work!
Sepplin Dollimore can't buy a bucket! Another miss facing the rim! Frustrating!
This elite player Yao Ming commits the offensive foul! Turnover at the top of the key!
Yao Ming lunges the wrong direction! Fake had this headliner fooled!
Harry Potter knocks down a reverse layup driving to the hoop! Ice in the veins!
Heading in. Yao Ming's eyes are bloodshot from sheer effort. Rumor has it Yao Ming has been wearing the same lucky underwear for three seasons. The medical staff is concerned. Here they come. Fresh as daisies. Or not. We'll find out soon enough.
Michael Jordan mouths off and picks up a T! Tendency to rush taking over!
Harry Potter misses the bunny! A military personnel dropping the frontline from point-blank!
LeBron James, this certified GOAT candidate, manipulates the defense with the eyes! A gym-rat work ethic!
This first-ballot legend LeBron James is a warrior but the body says no! The four quarters of war!
Sepplin Dollimore lets fly to the tunnel in disappointment. This total unknown will learn from this.
LeBron James clenches his left fist, unclenches, clenches again. Yao Ming fidgets with his wristband nervously. I spent the fourth quarter standing. Not by choice. My chair gave out in the third. Thanks everyone! Up next: 'Ice Road Truckers: Uber Eats Delivery on a Rainy Night.'
Matchday 11 — vs New York Over-Timers
96-106 (L)
LeBron James, this titan, sets the tone immediately! An unmatched feel for the game from the jump!
Michael Jordan, this tree of a man, gets stuffed trying a hook shot! Denied!
Yao Ming with a wild pass that sails out! This headliner giving it away!
Harry Potter loses their assignment! Like losing their service rifle in the workshop!
Sepplin Dollimore spins and converts! A buzzer-beater from mid-range! Money!
Finally a breather. Harry Potter has calf cramps, the physio rushes over. Confession: Harry Potter believes the away locker room is haunted. Refuses to go in alone. Let's go, we're back. The crowd claps in rhythm.
Yao Ming slams the basketball in frustration! Tendency to force bad shots on full display!
This certified GOAT candidate Michael Jordan rattles it out! So close yet so far driving to the hoop!
Yao Ming makes the hockey pass! Natural-born leadership finding the extra pass!
Sepplin Dollimore, this combo guard, is moving in slow motion! Tank is empty!
Sepplin Dollimore reflects on what could have been. Tendency to rush the difference tonight.
Harry Potter rips off his headband and throws it on the ground. Sepplin Dollimore picks up his own and folds it carefully. Tonight I nearly had a heart attack at least four times. And I'm just the commentator. See you soon. Coming up: 'Extreme Couponing: Family of Eight at Walmart.' Double episode.
Matchday 12 — vs Cleveland Twin-Towers
102-100 (W)
Yao Ming fades away with energy from the opening whistle! This established star locked in!
Sepplin Dollimore deflects the pass and starts the break! This unknown gem defense to offense!
Michael Jordan gets a clean look but hot head costs the bucket!
LeBron James buries a catch-and-shoot triple from downtown! This living legend is on fire tonight!
Michael Jordan spaces the floor perfectly! Great read of the system!
Halftime whistle! Harry Potter slides down against the hallway wall. They say Harry Potter has a ritual where he touches the basket post three times. If someone watches, starts over. Back in action! The coach got the message across.
Sepplin Dollimore explodes and drills it! With seconds left on the clock! Silky smooth technique under pressure!
Michael Jordan pressures the inbound! This potential GOAT with relentless an unmatched feel for the game!
Sepplin Dollimore, this tweener, gets the standing ovation! A Playoff atmosphere!
Michael Jordan, this giant, comes through when called upon! On the final possession! Star!
Harry Potter puts a bow on it! Clean finish, just like a military personnel wrapping up the job!
Yao Ming and Michael Jordan slap each other's butts. LeBron James declines the invitation. On my end, I ate three chocolate bars during the timeouts. Sports make you hungry, even in the booth. That's a wrap! And now, 'The Price Is Right: Why Nobody Answers the Phone Anymore.'
Matchday 13 — vs Boston Ring-Chasers
94-123 (L)
Harry Potter, this solid build, announced to huge cheers! A boiling cauldron!
This once-in-a-lifetime player LeBron James muscles up a pull-up jumper but can't get it to fall!
Michael Jordan with the lazy pass! Lack of consistency leading to easy points!
This all-time great LeBron James caught ball-watching! Backdoor cut for an easy score!
This player nobody saw coming Sepplin Dollimore with a beautiful catch-and-shoot triple from way beyond the arc! Poetry in motion!
Cut! Halftime. Yao Ming's jersey is completely drenched in sweat. Did you know Yao Ming started basketball because he was terrible at soccer? Sometimes failure leads to greatness. Here we go again. The players have changed jerseys.
Michael Jordan gets a technical for complaining! Hot head on full display!
Yao Ming forces a devastating dunk from mid-range! This established star trying too hard!
This multi-time All-Star Yao Ming recognizes the over-help and punishes it!
LeBron James, this tower, is drenched in sweat! Emptying the tank!
Yao Ming, this certified bucket, will be back stronger. This defeat fuels the fire.
Yao Ming presses his forehead against the tunnel glass. Michael Jordan walks right past without noticing. My wife texted me: 'when are you coming home?' I said 'after the game.' That was two hours ago. That was beautiful. And now: 'House Hunters International: 90-Square-Foot Studio, Wall View.' A steal.
Matchday 14 — vs San Antonio Skyscrapers
84-113 (L)
Harry Potter lands the first catch-and-shoot triple! First blood! The military personnel strikes first!
Michael Jordan clanks another one off the rim! This first-ballot legend needs to find rhythm!
Michael Jordan, this tree of a man, steps out of bounds with the rock! Mental lapse!
Harry Potter overcommits! Going all-in like a military personnel on the frontline, but wrong!
This hidden prospect Sepplin Dollimore is automatic off the pick and roll! A devastating dunk drops again!
The players disappear. LeBron James has a makeshift neck brace out of a towel. True story: LeBron James walked into the wrong locker room during his first game against San Antonio Skyscrapers. Awkward. Jump ball to restart. Let the second half begin!
This certified bucket Yao Ming shakes the head in disbelief! Nothing going right!
Sepplin Dollimore, this potential breakout star, with a contested buzzer-beater that misses in transition!
Sepplin Dollimore reads the defense perfectly! A killer instinct and a sky-high basketball IQ!
Harry Potter tanks the play from tiredness! Tanked like a military personnel's energy for the frontline!
This world-class player Yao Ming congratulates the opponent. Class in defeat from this world-class player.
LeBron James takes off his shoes and carries them like a ghost. Harry Potter follows the same path. 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
77-121 (L)
This hidden prospect Sepplin Dollimore comes out aggressive! Opens with a finger roll from downtown!
Harry Potter sends it wide! Their service rifle wouldn't forgive that either!
Michael Jordan goes to work the basketball right to the defense! Costly mistake by this once-in-a-lifetime player!
LeBron James reacts too late to rotate! Tendency to rush on the help side!
Harry Potter storms to the bench! This guy nobody was talking about is visibly upset!
Well-deserved break. Yao Ming looks like someone who just ran a marathon. I've been told Yao Ming once ordered a pizza during a timeout. The coach was not amused. Back for the second half. The coach slammed his fist on the table.
Sepplin Dollimore posts up but overcooks it! Limited stamina showing up again!
Sepplin Dollimore grabs the shorts! This unknown gem is running on fumes!
LeBron James, this beanpole, gets the ball poked away! Tendency to force bad shots when protecting the rock!
Yao Ming, this mammoth, waves off the play call! Tendency to rush hurting the team!
Michael Jordan, this generational talent, takes the loss hard. Limited stamina at the wrong moments.
Michael Jordan slams his fist on the bench. Sepplin Dollimore places his palm flat, as if to calm the surface. Evening confession: I'm wearing Michael Jordan's jersey under my shirt. For morale. We're done! And now: 'The Voice: Office Karaoke After Two Beers Edition.'
My Team ends the season #10 with a 7W-8L record. Season MVP: Yao Ming.
Season Journal
Good evening everyone and fasten your seatbelts because tonight we are not doing this gently. The arena is already sweating, the DJ cranked the volume so high the hardwood is vibrating, and there's a guy in the third row who painted his chest in the team colors even though it's freezing outside. That's devotion. That's basketball madness. And the franchise rolling in tonight deserves every decibel of this insane atmosphere. They've been through the hell of winless stretches and the ecstasy of Finals appearances, and honestly, nobody ever knows what they're going to pull off. That's what makes this sport so damn beautiful. The team with no name, baby!
There's one guy on this team who scares the living hell out of everyone. Opponents, coaches, referees, even his own teammates sometimes. That's Yao Ming. Standing at 229 cm, shoulders like a linebacker, and a touch on the ball so soft it makes you want to cry. This damn player can drop 40 one night, grab 15 boards the next, and slap you with a triple-double night after just because he was bored. The kind of guy you want on your squad and pray you never have to face.
The worst part? His ice-cold composure. The clock shows 0.8 seconds, the whole building is holding its breath, the ball is burning in his hands... And he flashes a little smirk before draining the game-winner with sickening ease. He's the engine, the brain, and the heartbeat of that locker room. If he sneezes, the whole damn franchise catches a cold. Tonight, he's on a mission, and believe me, he didn't show up to mess around.
Moment of truth, folks. You see the guy at the end of the bench, the one who looks completely lost among the giants? That's Sepplin Dollimore. An amateur in civilian life. The kind of guy who handles bare hands better than a basketball, and who somehow ended up on a professional roster because the coach "had a vision." A vision, ladies and gentlemen. Probably somewhere between his second and third mojito at the All-Star Weekend party. Sepplin Dollimore has a unique playing style: he runs a lot, understands very little, and has an unfortunate tendency to treat the game and the basketball exact same way. The fans already love him. Not for his stats (he has none) but because every time he steps on the court, it's Christmas morning.
The budget here is absolutely insane, we're talking stratosphere money. This is Warriors and Suns territory. These guys are so loaded they've triggered the Second Apron: the league literally forbids them from signing free agents or combining salaries in trades. They have zero flexibility, handcuffed by their own damn wealth. It's "championship or crash and burn," no in-between.
My Team ends the season #10 with a 7W-8L record. Season MVP: Yao Ming.
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