Great forensics on the evolution of these trade results, Mark (it’s why we love The Dope)…so many moving parts to analyze and evaluate…this is likely why fantasy leagues are so wildly popular…every gym rat in America thinks they’re clever enough to succeed in the dynamic world of professional sports management.
For my one vote, the big money and free-agency of major league sports (along with “win now” pressures) has evolved (or devolved, depending how you view it) to a point where rooting interests are so diluted by it all, that it seems more entertaining to remain agnostic about “your team,” or at the very least, indifferent…as their roster (and fate) can turn on a dime (unless it’s the Jets😶).
Been watching the brains of Sam Presti in OKC for more than a decade. Nothing happening in OKC is by chance, indeed as you point out, patience and brilliance on the trade floor and in the draft have changed everything. Add some 100 decibel crowds in Loud City, and the formula is a good one for the next decade as well.
As an on-again and currently off-again Kings fan, I had my doubts about the Haliburton trade. The kid seemed always to make the right decisions. He had a funky shooting motion, but it was very effective.
But Sabonis made a big difference, and Fox seemed to be an emerging superstar. They made the playoffs and battled the Warriors for 6 games until Steph took total control in Game 7.
And now it has all gone back to pot while Haliburton is on top of the world.
Great forensics on the evolution of these trade results, Mark (it’s why we love The Dope)…so many moving parts to analyze and evaluate…this is likely why fantasy leagues are so wildly popular…every gym rat in America thinks they’re clever enough to succeed in the dynamic world of professional sports management.
For my one vote, the big money and free-agency of major league sports (along with “win now” pressures) has evolved (or devolved, depending how you view it) to a point where rooting interests are so diluted by it all, that it seems more entertaining to remain agnostic about “your team,” or at the very least, indifferent…as their roster (and fate) can turn on a dime (unless it’s the Jets😶).
Currently rooting for… a Game 7🏀
Been watching the brains of Sam Presti in OKC for more than a decade. Nothing happening in OKC is by chance, indeed as you point out, patience and brilliance on the trade floor and in the draft have changed everything. Add some 100 decibel crowds in Loud City, and the formula is a good one for the next decade as well.
As an on-again and currently off-again Kings fan, I had my doubts about the Haliburton trade. The kid seemed always to make the right decisions. He had a funky shooting motion, but it was very effective.
But Sabonis made a big difference, and Fox seemed to be an emerging superstar. They made the playoffs and battled the Warriors for 6 games until Steph took total control in Game 7.
And now it has all gone back to pot while Haliburton is on top of the world.