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Season Journal
Standings
| # | Team | W | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit Engine-Roar | 13 | 2 | 26 |
| 2 | San Antonio Skyscrapers | 13 | 2 | 26 |
| 3 | Cleveland Twin-Towers | 12 | 3 | 24 |
| 4 | My Team | 12 | 3 | 24 |
| 5 | Oklahoma City Treasure-Chest | 11 | 4 | 22 |
| 6 | New York Over-Timers | 9 | 6 | 18 |
| 7 | Boston Ring-Chasers | 8 | 7 | 16 |
| 8 | Los Angeles Nursing-Home | 8 | 7 | 16 |
| 9 | Minnesota Ice-Wall | 7 | 8 | 14 |
| 10 | Toronto Border-Patrol | 7 | 8 | 14 |
| 11 | Houston Blast-Off | 6 | 9 | 12 |
| 12 | Denver Horse-Track | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| 13 | Miami Heart-Attack | 3 | 12 | 6 |
| 14 | Orlando Magic-Beans | 3 | 12 | 6 |
| 15 | Phoenix No-Defense | 2 | 13 | 4 |
| 16 | Philadelphia Injury-Report | 1 | 14 | 2 |
Pre-season
Ladies and gentlemen, good evening and welcome to what is probably going to be the most electric night of this season. The arena is packed to the rafters, there are people standing in the corridors, security gave up trying to control anything, and the DJ is blasting so loud the scoreboard is vibrating. We are here to talk about a legendary franchise. A team that has seen sacred monsters pass through, that has lived through dream seasons and nightmare years, that has rebuilt ten times over and always comes back with the same devouring hunger. The team with no name, baby! The real reason this building is at capacity? It's him. Tyrese Haliburton. The man. The beast. Standing at 196 cm, and not an ounce of fat, all lean muscle and raw talent. This dude was put on Earth to play basketball, there's no other explanation. Watch him move on the court and it's like watching a predator in the savanna: every movement is calculated, every step is perfect, and when he decides to strike, it's already too late for the defender. Nature built a monster, and we're lucky enough to watch him play tonight. 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. Okay, this is either pure genius or a complete mental breakdown, I honestly can't tell yet. The wild card, the stroke of brilliance or insanity depending on how many beers you've had, is that the coach decided to pull a move never before seen in league history: he signed The Great Khali, his brother-in-law and a movie actor by trade, on a ten-day contract. The guy showed up to the bench wearing a bucket hat, carrying script binder and a cooler, surrounded by 7-foot giants who weigh three times as much. Apparently the coach's theory is that if The Great Khali can place a basketball with the same precision he uses for film character to "bullseye" the opposing center's head, we've got the play of the century. So far, the guy's biggest achievement is attempting a three-pointer with an underhand toss and asking the ref where the jack ball was. It's absolute madness, the fans are split between hysterical laughter and total despair, but one thing's for sure: no one's ever seen a timeout with such a strong smell of beef jerky and cheap beer on the bench. The budget, let's talk about it. Or actually, let's not, because it'll make you dizzy. We're beyond the luxury tax, beyond the second apron, we're in a zone that even the league's tax accountants struggle to calculate. The owner burns cash like others burn firewood, and he doesn't bat an eye. Every season this team doesn't win the title is a financial scandal. The pressure is absolute, the talent is maximal, and the margin for error is zero. Welcome to the world of superteams, where failure isn't an option, it's a public humiliation.
Matchday 1 — vs Detroit Engine-Roar
101-118 (L)
This guy with a proven track record Aaron Gordon comes out aggressive! Opens with a hook shot facing the rim!
Tyrese Haliburton, this legit talent, sends the leather wide! The touch is off tonight!
This well-respected player Jimmy Butler gets pickpocketed from mid-range! Sloppy handling!
The Great Khali gambles for the steal and pays the price! Shaky emotions under pressure!
Zach LaVine shoots the leather into a floater! Unreal swagger shining through!
End of the first half. Zach LaVine is beet red but still standing. They say Zach LaVine eats honey straight from the jar during timeouts. The bear of the hardwood. We're back! The coach drew stuff on the whiteboard, let's see if it works.
This seasoned vet Jimmy Butler shakes the head in disbelief! Nothing going right!
A euro-step from Tyrese Haliburton hits the iron! Lack of consistency under the spotlight!
Zach LaVine, this mountain of a man, positions perfectly for the offensive rebound! Nerves of steel!
Zach LaVine is visibly tired! This player on the come-up needs a timeout badly!
Zach LaVine sits alone on the bench. This player making noise processing the defeat.
Tyrese Haliburton replays the score in his head on a loop. Zach LaVine tries to think about something else. During halftime, I tried to interview the mascot. It ignored me. I'll recover eventually. We're out! And now, 'House Hunters: Broom Closet Edition.' Cozy open concept.
Matchday 2 — vs Miami Heart-Attack
114-102 (W)
This seasoned vet Jimmy Butler in the starting lineup! Let's see what this seasoned vet brings!
Tyrese Haliburton, this colossus, dominates from downtown and puts up an alley-oop! Unstoppable!
The Great Khali strips the ball cleanly! Veteran move right there!
Jimmy Butler, this absolute unit, hits the cutter perfectly! An off-the-charts basketball IQ right on time!
Jimmy Butler, this 7-footer, sets a brick-wall screen! Ridiculous creativity on full display!
The players head in. Tyrese Haliburton slips on the wet tunnel floor. The staff told me Tyrese Haliburton sings in the shower. Badly. Very badly. Tipoff! The ball bounces, the arena vibrates, we're back.
The Great Khali with the crafty free throw! Scary good handles on display!
Deafening noise! Jimmy Butler posts up and the building shakes!
The Great Khali celebrates the teammate's bucket! Joy of a movie actor seeing the film character succeed!
Zach LaVine, this seasoned vet, has been building to this all game! In the dying seconds!
This seasoned vet Zach LaVine wraps up a sensational performance! Victory is sweet!
Tyrese Haliburton grabs the PA announcer's mic and shouts Zach LaVine's name. The announcer chases him. During the third quarter, I spilled my soup. Yes, I had soup in the booth. Don't judge. Thanks for the game! And now, tonight's feature film: 'Fast and Furious 47: The Quest for a Parking Spot.'
Matchday 3 — vs Orlando Magic-Beans
129-84 (W)
The Great Khali, this oversized freak, sets the tone immediately! An off-the-charts basketball IQ from the jump!
Aaron Gordon scores with silky smooth technique. A euro-step along the baseline! Too smooth!
This next-level player Zach LaVine zips the pass through! Another dime from this absolute unit!
The Great Khali with the highlight-reel alley-oop! This certified bucket owning the moment!
Jimmy Butler, this 7-footer, smothers the ball-handler! No options!
That's a wrap for now. Tyrese Haliburton dives into the tunnel. They say Tyrese Haliburton eats honey straight from the jar during timeouts. The bear of the hardwood. Back at it! The players jog toward center court.
This player making noise Tyrese Haliburton with a picture-perfect deep three! The crowd goes wild!
The Great Khali piles it on! Stacking buckets like it's nothing! The movie actor is dominant!
Jimmy Butler takes off and the shoe flies off! This legit talent playing barefoot briefly!
Aaron Gordon blows a kiss to the fans! Cool as you like, a slide across the hardwood!
Jimmy Butler walks off the field house victorious! This well-respected player owns this moment!
The Great Khali and Jimmy Butler lap the court arm in arm, singing. Off-key. I tried to take a selfie with the court in the background. My thumb is over the lens. Good evening! Up next: 'Criminal Minds: Finding the Colleague Who Steals Yogurt from the Fridge.'
Matchday 4 — vs Philadelphia Injury-Report
125-79 (W)
Aaron Gordon, this player on the come-up, wins the opening tip! Great start for the team!
A reverse layup from Aaron Gordon! This legit talent just keeps delivering!
Aaron Gordon, this player making noise, sets the table back to the basket! Assist master!
Tyrese Haliburton converts a tough pull-up jumper from mid-range! Skill level: elite!
Tyrese Haliburton, this mountain of a man, locks down the attacker! Iron discipline on the defensive end!
Cut! Halftime. The Great Khali's jersey is completely drenched in sweat. Anecdote: The Great Khali lost a bet and had to wear the center's shoes during warm-ups. Size 16. The tunnel spits the players out. The war resumes.
This league veteran Aaron Gordon with a beautiful free throw driving to the hoop! Poetry in motion!
Jimmy Butler, this beanpole, caps off a dominant performance! Night-in night-out consistency from start to finish!
Zach LaVine dribbles off the foot and into the front row! This next-level player oops!
The Great Khali hugs teammates! Same warmth they bring to portraying the film character!
Zach LaVine fires away off the court victorious! This dude putting the league on notice leaves it all out there!
Tyrese Haliburton makes a heart with his hands toward the camera. Zach LaVine makes a bigger heart. The Great Khali makes a massive heart. My evening in summary: yell, drink coffee, yell again, spill the coffee, yell some more. Good night everyone! And now, the show nobody asked for: 'Pigeon Hunters.'
Matchday 5 — vs Phoenix No-Defense
109-99 (W)
Jimmy Butler, this oversized freak, takes the court! The packed arena is electric!
The Great Khali, this long boy, uses every inch to deliver a pull-up jumper!
This dude putting the league on notice Aaron Gordon takes the charge facing the rim! Gutsy play!
This up-and-coming baller Jimmy Butler orchestrates the offense at half court! Maestro!
Aaron Gordon, this league veteran, times the cut perfectly! Backdoor for a half-court heave!
Intermission. The Great Khali dumps an entire water bottle over his head. Did you know? The Great Khali once signed an autograph for a referee. During the game. Mid free-throw. Play resumes! The coach set a few things straight in the locker room.
Jimmy Butler, this towering presence, uses strength and skill for a double-clutch layup! Complete player!
Aaron Gordon in a sold-out gym on fire! This up-and-coming baller has been waiting for this stage!
Aaron Gordon, this long boy, holds the team together with night-in night-out consistency! Captain!
Aaron Gordon takes off like a player possessed! Scary good handles unleashed!
Final buzzer! Aaron Gordon is the hero! This name that's buzzing with a game for the ages!
The Great Khali and Aaron Gordon stare at each other in silence for five seconds. Then burst out laughing at the exact same time. I spent my evening screaming into a microphone, and honestly, I'd do it all over again. See you tomorrow! Up next: 'Extreme Reading: The Terms and Conditions.' 4-hour special.
Matchday 6 — vs Los Angeles Nursing-Home
104-89 (W)
Zach LaVine rises up onto the floor! The crowd roars for this name that's buzzing!
Aaron Gordon, this tree of a man, elevates for a monster hook shot!
Zach LaVine pressures the inbound! This respected competitor with relentless a killer instinct!
Zach LaVine, this league veteran, draws the double and finds the open shooter! Freakish explosiveness!
The Great Khali makes the hockey assist! The unsung play of a movie actor behind the film character!
Heading in. Jimmy Butler's eyes are bloodshot from sheer effort. Staff confession: Jimmy Butler is afraid of pigeons. Not 7-foot centers, no. Pigeons. Back to business. The players bounce around to warm up.
Jimmy Butler catches fire! And it's an and-one! Ridiculous creativity taking over!
Vendors sell The Great Khali-themed merch! Merchandise gold for this movie actor!
This player making noise Aaron Gordon unites the locker room! Insane court vision captain's mentality!
The transformation of Tyrese Haliburton is complete! This solid pro has arrived!
This up-and-coming baller Tyrese Haliburton is all smiles! The stats back up the brilliance!
Tyrese Haliburton and Zach LaVine act out a movie scene where they reunite in slow motion. The crowd is dying. Tonight I yelled so loud the guy in the next booth asked me to keep it down. Mid-game. Thanks for tonight. And now: '60 Minutes: The Secrets of the Office Coffee Machine.'
Matchday 7 — vs Toronto Border-Patrol
97-107 (L)
Tip-off! The Great Khali gets us started! Let's go!
Aaron Gordon forces an and-one under the basket! This solid pro trying too hard!
The Great Khali, this beanpole, gets the ball poked away! Ego the size of Texas when protecting the damn ball!
This league veteran Tyrese Haliburton fouls reaching in! Tendency to force bad shots on defense!
This multi-time All-Star The Great Khali is automatic on the low block! A bank shot drops again!
Break! Zach LaVine takes his jersey off before even reaching the locker room. They say Zach LaVine has a ritual where he touches the basket post three times. If someone watches, starts over. The players come back running. Did someone set the locker room on fire?
Jimmy Butler, this tower, throws the hands up! Exasperated from way beyond the arc!
Jimmy Butler with a wild attempt! This next-level player not finding the range tonight!
Aaron Gordon goes to work to the weak side! This guy with a proven track record exploiting the rotation!
Zach LaVine is running on pure willpower! This respected competitor refusing to quit!
Zach LaVine walks off in silence. This name that's buzzing gave it all but it wasn't enough.
Tyrese Haliburton hurls his mouthguard into the trash. Aaron Gordon keeps his in, chewing on the frustration. Tonight I had a revelation: Aaron Gordon runs exactly like my neighbor when he misses the bus. Thanks everyone. Up next: 'Survivor: Open-Plan Office.' Whoever makes it through the 5 PM meeting wins.
Matchday 8 — vs Minnesota Ice-Wall
128-87 (W)
And we're underway! Zach LaVine touches the pill first! This well-respected player looks eager!
This next-level player Jimmy Butler punishes the defense with a bank shot in the paint!
The Great Khali finds the open teammate! Vision of a movie actor spotting the film character!
A thunderous slam from Zach LaVine driving to the hoop! That's a certified bucket-getter!
Tyrese Haliburton plays the passing angle perfectly! Deflection by this established player!
Back to the locker room. Aaron Gordon's shorts are torn but he couldn't care less. Exclusive info: Aaron Gordon is banned for life from the McDonald's near the arena. The details remain murky. Back for the second half. The coach slammed his fist on the table.
This player making noise Jimmy Butler with a vintage euro-step! The old magic is still there!
This headliner The Great Khali puts the exclamation point! A hook shot facing the rim!
Zach LaVine lets fly and pulls up at half court! Time? There's a full quarter left!
This name that's buzzing Jimmy Butler waves goodbye to the opponent! An ice-cold stare at the opposing bench! Savage!
The Great Khali punches the air at game's end! Victory! The movie actor did it!
Tyrese Haliburton grabs the arena mic and screams. Just a scream. Zach LaVine applauds. Behind the scenes, I learned Zach LaVine was also a movie actor in a past life. You can feel it in the game. Alright, good night! Up next: 'Planet Earth: Exploring the World from My Couch.' Immersive documentary.
Matchday 9 — vs Houston Blast-Off
108-98 (W)
Game time! Aaron Gordon and this seasoned vet ready to put on a show at the den!
This top-tier talent The Great Khali capitalizes at the top of the key! A pull-up jumper with night-in night-out consistency!
The Great Khali slides the feet perfectly and forces a miss! Next-level basketball IQ in every step!
This hooper's hooper Zach LaVine with assist number buckets! Natural-born leadership on display!
Aaron Gordon pushes the pace in transition! Silky smooth technique showing in every play!
Off to the locker room. Aaron Gordon has already drained two water bottles. Little scoop: Aaron Gordon logs every game in a notebook. With stars and smiley faces. At that age. The players come back running. Did someone set the locker room on fire?
The Great Khali, this big-name player, unleashes a bank shot at the buzzer! Bang!
You can feel a packed arena through the screen! Aaron Gordon in the spotlight!
Zach LaVine finds the open teammate! This up-and-coming baller making everyone better!
Tyrese Haliburton, this dude putting the league on notice, is playing with nothing to lose! Watch out, this dude putting the league on notice is dangerous!
Aaron Gordon tosses the pill in the air! A bench mob celebration! This legit talent mission accomplished!
Aaron Gordon dumps his Gatorade on Zach LaVine who screams because it was cold. Jimmy Butler piles on. I learned that Aaron Gordon's father was a movie actor. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Thanks for tonight. Up next: 'American Ninja Warrior: No Elevator Edition.' Sixth floor, no landing.
Matchday 10 — vs Denver Horse-Track
113-100 (W)
Jimmy Butler, this next-level player, embraces the crowd fully behind them! Game on!
Tyrese Haliburton attacks facing the rim and finishes with a layup! Too good!
Zach LaVine, this titan, contests everything at half court! Unreal swagger on full display!
Jimmy Butler goes to work the pill through traffic! What a pass by this league veteran!
Tyrese Haliburton spaces the floor perfectly! Great read of the system!
Buzzer sounds, halftime! Zach LaVine walks head down toward the tunnel. Anecdote: Zach LaVine slipped on a banana peel during practice. The videos leaked. The internet never forgets. Back on the court. The crowd greets them with a standing ovation.
An alley-oop by Aaron Gordon! The crowd erupts! Ridiculous creativity personified!
Listen to that roar! Aaron Gordon attacks and the place explodes!
This league veteran Zach LaVine claps for the rookie! Encouragement from this league veteran!
This league veteran Aaron Gordon channels the inner champion! Eyes in the back of the head at its peak!
Tyrese Haliburton sits on the bench with a smile! This up-and-coming baller job well done!
Jimmy Butler and Zach LaVine chest bump so hard they each fly back three meters. During the break, I tried to juggle three balls. My cameraman filmed everything. It'll come out someday. Good night everyone! Coming up: 'Boot Camp: Supermarket Checkout Line Edition.' Discipline.
Matchday 11 — vs New York Over-Timers
108-91 (W)
The Great Khali sets the tone early! The movie actor came to play tonight!
The Great Khali with another half-court heave! You can't stop this man!
The Great Khali with the chase-down iron-wall defense! What athleticism!
Aaron Gordon reads the defense like a book! Assist from the right corner! Iron discipline!
This hooper's hooper Jimmy Butler sets the back screen! Ridiculous creativity off-ball contribution!
Halftime. Aaron Gordon's hair is completely soaked, like climbing out of a pool. Small detail: Aaron Gordon wears mismatched socks every game. Calls it a strategy. Back to hostilities. Faces have changed in the locker room.
Tyrese Haliburton knocks down an off-balance shot off the pick and roll! Ice in the veins!
Aaron Gordon, this player on the come-up, waves the crowd up! Wild stands rising!
The Great Khali adjusts on the fly! Quick thinking from this movie actor!
Scouts overlooked a movie actor. They won't overlook The Great Khali after tonight's the script binder show!
It's over! Tyrese Haliburton delivers the goods! This legit talent walks off a winner!
Jimmy Butler performs an absolutely ridiculous victory dance. The Great Khali imitates it. It's worse. While you were watching the game, I was desperately searching for my pen. Still haven't found it. That's it for tonight. Coming up: 'Nailed It: Cakes Ruined by My Mother-in-Law.'
Matchday 12 — vs Cleveland Twin-Towers
101-97 (W)
Tyrese Haliburton looks dialed in from the start! Pure God-given talent preparation showing!
Tyrese Haliburton, this towering presence, alters the shot! A gym-rat work ethic at the rim!
The Great Khali fires and misses from the low block. Should have stuck with the film character!
What a play by Tyrese Haliburton! A layup back to the basket! This next-level player is cooking!
Aaron Gordon lets fly to the right spot! Natural-born leadership off-ball movement!
The players disappear into the tunnel. Zach LaVine asks for an ice pack. I've been told Zach LaVine always puts his left shoe on first. The one day he switched, gave up 40 points. Here they come. You can read the determination on their faces.
This solid pro Zach LaVine demands the ball and delivers! Late in the quarter heroics!
Zach LaVine, this titan, covers ground to get the surgical steal! Wow!
Tyrese Haliburton crosses over and the crowd chants the name! Listen to that noise!
Aaron Gordon, this solid pro, with the cold-blooded alley-oop from downtown!
Zach LaVine dishes in triumph! The final buzzer sounds! That's a W!
The Great Khali and Tyrese Haliburton pretend to fish Aaron Gordon out of the crowd. They pull hard. I tried taking notes during the game. My notebook is full of incomprehensible scribbles. Thanks for watching this game. And now: 'Deal or No Deal: Office Fridge Edition.'
Matchday 13 — vs Boston Ring-Chasers
107-97 (W)
This next-level player Aaron Gordon means business! Fast start under the basket!
Zach LaVine, this name that's buzzing, operates at the buzzer with a reverse layup! Clinic!
Tyrese Haliburton with the huge flawless defensive rotation driving to the hoop! This respected competitor says no!
Aaron Gordon with the touch pass! This solid pro barely had the leather and found the man!
This seasoned vet Tyrese Haliburton calls the audible! Changed the play and it works!
Rest. Jimmy Butler buries his head in a wet towel and doesn't move. I've been told Jimmy Butler once ordered a pizza during a timeout. The coach was not amused. The players come back running. Did someone set the locker room on fire?
A pull-up jumper from Tyrese Haliburton! That's scary good handles at the highest level!
An incredible energy as Jimmy Butler, this colossus, is introduced! Goosebumps!
Zach LaVine, this legit talent, rotates on defense! Freakish explosiveness team commitment!
Jimmy Butler spins with the fire of a thousand suns! He's on fire!
Jimmy Butler, this dude putting the league on notice, embraces the teammates! A victory dance! Sweet victory!
Zach LaVine and The Great Khali act out a movie scene where they reunite in slow motion. The crowd is dying. Your favorite commentator survived. It's not much, but it's honest work. Good night! Up next: 'My 600-Lb Neighbor: He Makes Noise at 3 AM.' Shocking testimonies.
Matchday 14 — vs San Antonio Skyscrapers
96-113 (L)
This guy with a proven track record Aaron Gordon gets the crowd going early! The energy is building!
Tyrese Haliburton takes a tough two-handed slam and it doesn't go! Injury-prone body in shot selection!
The Great Khali commits the live-ball turnover! The script binder would be ashamed!
Jimmy Butler, this 7-footer, gets exploited in the switch! Tendency to force bad shots exposed in the mismatch!
The Great Khali hits a devastating dunk! Eyes in the back of the head proving to be the difference tonight!
Break! The Great Khali rips his shoes off the second he reaches the locker room. Anecdote: The Great Khali fell asleep on the bench during an exhibition game. Still got named MVP. The hardwood awaits. Here we go for the second half.
The Great Khali stares in disbelief! The look of a movie actor who just lost everything!
Jimmy Butler penetrates the orange into nothing! Defense that's basically a suggestion on full display tonight!
This player on the come-up Jimmy Butler switches defensive assignments on the fly! An unmatched feel for the game!
The Great Khali jogs instead of sprints! Conserving energy for portraying the film character tomorrow!
Zach LaVine, this titan, trudges off the arena. Lessons to take from this one.
Aaron Gordon walks head down toward the tunnel. Jimmy Butler drags his feet behind, shoulders slumped. During the break, I tried to juggle three balls. My cameraman filmed everything. It'll come out someday. We're packing up. Time for the late-night feature: 'Unsolved Mysteries: Where Is My Left Sock.'
Matchday 15 — vs Oklahoma City Treasure-Chest
103-98 (W)
Tyrese Haliburton, this titan, announced to huge cheers! A Finals-like atmosphere!
Tyrese Haliburton slides to the passing lane and steals it! A killer instinct!
Brick! Zach LaVine misfires from the right corner! Lack of consistency at the worst time!
Jimmy Butler strings together a half-court heave in transition. Pure God-given talent on full display!
This name that's buzzing Tyrese Haliburton recognizes the zone and attacks the gap! Genius!
End of the second quarter. Jimmy Butler is breathing so loud you can hear it from here. Did you know? Jimmy Butler once signed an autograph for a referee. During the game. Mid free-throw. Back on the court. The coach changed the starting five, that'll be a surprise.
Aaron Gordon blows past and finishes through contact! And-one in after a timeout!
Aaron Gordon, this oversized freak, swats it into the third row! A flawless defensive rotation!
Fans hold up the film character signs for The Great Khali! What a scene!
This seasoned vet Aaron Gordon takes over in the closing moments! Eyes in the back of the head in crunch time!
Aaron Gordon, this hooper's hooper, soaks in the moment! Victory at the top of the key! A raised fist!
Aaron Gordon does the robot at center court while Tyrese Haliburton pretends to be an airplane. The crowd loves it. I spent this entire evening standing because my chair has been broken for three games. Nobody fixes it. See you soon. Coming up: 'Extreme Couponing: Family of Eight at Walmart.' Double episode.
My Team ends the season #4 with a 12W-3L record. Season MVP: Tyrese Haliburton.
Season Journal
Ladies and gentlemen, good evening and welcome to what is probably going to be the most electric night of this season. The arena is packed to the rafters, there are people standing in the corridors, security gave up trying to control anything, and the DJ is blasting so loud the scoreboard is vibrating. We are here to talk about a legendary franchise. A team that has seen sacred monsters pass through, that has lived through dream seasons and nightmare years, that has rebuilt ten times over and always comes back with the same devouring hunger. The team with no name, baby!
The real reason this building is at capacity? It's him. Tyrese Haliburton. The man. The beast. Standing at 196 cm, and not an ounce of fat, all lean muscle and raw talent. This dude was put on Earth to play basketball, there's no other explanation. Watch him move on the court and it's like watching a predator in the savanna: every movement is calculated, every step is perfect, and when he decides to strike, it's already too late for the defender. Nature built a monster, and we're lucky enough to watch him play tonight.
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.
Okay, this is either pure genius or a complete mental breakdown, I honestly can't tell yet. The wild card, the stroke of brilliance or insanity depending on how many beers you've had, is that the coach decided to pull a move never before seen in league history: he signed The Great Khali, his brother-in-law and a movie actor by trade, on a ten-day contract. The guy showed up to the bench wearing a bucket hat, carrying script binder and a cooler, surrounded by 7-foot giants who weigh three times as much. Apparently the coach's theory is that if The Great Khali can place a basketball with the same precision he uses for film character to "bullseye" the opposing center's head, we've got the play of the century. So far, the guy's biggest achievement is attempting a three-pointer with an underhand toss and asking the ref where the jack ball was. It's absolute madness, the fans are split between hysterical laughter and total despair, but one thing's for sure: no one's ever seen a timeout with such a strong smell of beef jerky and cheap beer on the bench.
The budget, let's talk about it. Or actually, let's not, because it'll make you dizzy. We're beyond the luxury tax, beyond the second apron, we're in a zone that even the league's tax accountants struggle to calculate. The owner burns cash like others burn firewood, and he doesn't bat an eye. Every season this team doesn't win the title is a financial scandal. The pressure is absolute, the talent is maximal, and the margin for error is zero. Welcome to the world of superteams, where failure isn't an option, it's a public humiliation.
My Team ends the season #4 with a 12W-3L record. Season MVP: Tyrese Haliburton.
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