[reported by NBA reporter Alex Kennedy]: An anonymous NBA player said: "The team was telling you that you would be part of the long-term plan for the future, but then it turned around and traded you, or decided not to renew your contract. . Once you get hurt, you're useless to them. But if a player makes a "business decision" and walks away, we suddenly become a target. "
[Kennedy] Anonymous NBA player: "Teams tell you. that you're part of the long-term future, but then they will trade you or decide not to re-sign you. And if you get hurt, you're useless to them. But if a player makes a 'business decision' and walks, we're the enemy."
[–][BOS] Jayson TatumDillyDeKid 856 indicator 6 hours ago
Anonymous: it's Kyle.
Celtics fans: The anonymous player's opening statement: Hi, I'm Lowry .
[–]CelticsSnowedIn01 378 Indicators 3 hours ago
I was thinking IT honestly.
Celtics fans: To be honest, I guessed it was Thomas.
[–]lawvert 193 Indicators 6 hours ago *
Probably Isaiah Thomas.
Thomas is especially likely.
[–]Bulls TankwagonBeersandbirdlaw 124 Indicators 3 hours ago
I don't see why IT would be anonymous
Bulls fans: But Thomas will not say these things anonymously.
[–]Bullsnigelfitz 177 indicators 3 hours ago
This screams IT. Not getting re-signed, got traded, was hurt and was to felt useless.
Bulls fans: There are four words "little" in this article. Thomas" Ah. He didn't receive a contract extension, was traded by the team, suffered serious injuries, and was filled with the frustration of not being able to reflect his value.
[–][GSW] Matt Barneslikekoolaid 57 indicators 2 hours ago
I saw anonymous and figured it was KD. The “we're the enemy” part sounds defensive to me
Warriors fans: I saw the anonymous message and naturally thought of it Durant . "We are suddenly the target of public criticism" sounds very defensive in his words.
[–]RaptorsShlongus 2187 Indicators 6 hours ago
We get it Durrant. You don't need to be anonymous
Raptors fan: Du, we all understand, there is no need to be anonymous.
[–][OKC] Steven Adamspeakelyfe 935 indicators 5 hours ago
How amazing would it be if this was Russ, but he stayed anonymous knowing people would assume it's KD?
Next level shade.
Thunder fans: What if this paragraph is actually What Westbrook said is incredible, but the gameplay is more advanced: he had already expected that everyone would guess Durant.
This is the real high-end black.
[–][GSW] Jeremy Linrediraim 303 Indicators 4 hours ago
Lmao fucking lightyears ahead mind games.
Warriors fans: Hahahaha, then Westbrook is no longer brainstorming, he is simply having a brainstorm.
[–]Lakersedwardfortehands 656 Indicators 6 hours ago
how many times do we have to hear this
Lakers fans: How many times do we have to hear the same remarks.
[–]Celticsabsynthe7 383 Indicators 6 hours ago
Until people stop bitching about Durant, so... forever, probably.
Celtics fans: Until people stop bitching about Durant. So...probably forever.
[–]NetsLanaRhoades- 187 indicators 6 hours ago
Until the fans stop getting mad at a player for leaving
This has been posted 10 times, KD is a snek circlejerk has been going on for 2 years
Feel angry.
has posted ten posts like this, and the Durant Snake Boy meme has been active for two years.
[–]SpursCapereli 430 indicators 6 hours ago
People don't get angry for KD leaving, we just think it was a soft movendo to go to a 73-9 team gives that he blew a 3-1 lead to. No one a damn if left OKC
Spurs fans: But everyone is not angry because Durant left the team.Durant joined a 73-win team that reversed itself 3-1, and everyone just thought it was weak to do so. Who cares if he leaves the Thunder?
[–][LAC] Sindarius Thornwellkash96 151 indicators 5 hours ago
It's pretty crazy how so many people seem to forget this. Everyone who hates KD knows he made the best decision for him. We're just mad that that decision lead to this bullshit warriors team
Clippers fans: It's incredible that many people seem to have forgotten this. All those who hate Durant know in their hearts that Durant made a good decision for themselves. We're angry because his decisions contributed to such a monster team of warriors.
[–]artem2018champ 468 Indicators 6 hours ago
nah durant could have went to literally any other team and we wouldn't shit on him
Even if Durant went to any other team, we wouldn't shit on him.
[–]MavericksRamaaaa 172 indicators 5 hours ago
This is my issue. It made “the decision” look not as bad after Durant did this. I've never seen a player in his prime encapsulate “if you can't beat join em em". Was so disappointing.
Mavericks fans: This is what bothers me. Durant's choice dwarfs Lao Zhan's "decision". I've never seen a player in his prime practice the "if you can't beat it, get in it" rule. His decision is disappointing.
[–][LAL] Kobe Bryantmattelirod 257 Metrics 6 hours ago
It's a vicious cycle. You gotta risk getting your feelings hurt by your team or else you'll be considered a snek. That's why I don't hop on the “( insert NBA player) is a bitch/snake/pussy” bandwagon if they leave their team. You can't invest in your team because your team might not invest in you, no matter what they say.
Lakers fans: What a vicious cycle. If a player is unwilling to take the risk of being let down by his team, he will be labeled as a vicious player. So I won't follow the trend and comment "He is such a bitch/villain/hermaphrodite" after (an NBA player) leaves the team. In the case where the team may not invest too much in you, you naturally don't have to reserve anything, no matter how nice the team's words are.
[–]HawksAtlanta_Niggas_Unite 178 Indicators 5 hours ago *
You gotta risk getting your feelings hurt by your team or else you'll be considered a snek.
Hawks fans: "If there are players who are not willing to take the risk of being let down by the team, then You will be labeled as a snake-hearted person."
Who is really considered a snek for leaving outside of Kawhi/Durant/LeBron during the first decision? It's not about a player leaving, it's about how they leave.
In addition to Leonard, Durant and James in the decision 1.0 period, there are also Which player is considered a jerk just because he left the team? Players leaving the team is not the key, the main issue is the way they leave.
Kawhi forced his way out after an injury that couldn't be confirmed, didn't support his team in the playoffs because of 'rehab commitments' in NY (yet still found time to go to an LA Dodgers game), hid from spurs representatives any chance he could get, and tried to strong arm the Spurs (who by all accounts are a good organization) into trading him to LA.... but only talked to the spurs through his fucking uncle and the media lol.
After Leonard suffered an ambiguous injury, he was determined to force the team to trade him. When he did not go to support his team during the playoffs, he gave the reason of "rehabilitation" (however, he found some time in his busy schedule to watch a Los Angeles Dodgers game) and tried every means to avoid the Spurs. representatives, and tried to force the Spurs (a recognized excellent club) to trade him to a Los Angeles team... However, Leonard only communicated with the Spurs through his uncle who had killed thousands of people and the media. 23333.
LeBron decided he wasn't going to be able to get it done in Cleveland (which is fine... it's Cleveland lol). Instead of just announcing it a normal way, he announced he was going to leave to form a super team in south beach Miami would later have the "not 1, not 2, not 3..." speech. It was a bitch move at the time, however by going back to Cleveland (and fulfilling his promise) he erased that negative stigma that was attached to him.
James decided at that time that he could not win the championship with the Cavaliers (this is okay, after all, it was Cleveland). Obviously this news could be released through normal channels, but James announced through live broadcast that he would form a super team in Miami on the south coast, followed closely by the paragraph "Not one, not two, not three... ..." aspirational statement. Such behavior was very disturbing at the time, but then he returned to Kecheng, fulfilled his promise, and washed away his previous stains.
Kevin Durant decided he was going to leave to join the team he couldn't beat (plus a team that was 73-9). He made one of the most uncompetitive moves I've ever seen in sports. If he goes to any other organization in the league (outside of CLE at the time), the blowback is minimal. He's thought of as a snake because instead of finding a way to beat the guys who knocked him out, he joined and called it 'the hardest road'.
Durant decided he wanted to join a team he couldn't beat (and a team that went 73-9). This is one of the most uncompetitive decisions I have ever seen in the history of professional sports. If he had joined any other team (other than the Cavaliers at that time), the criticism would have been rare. Instead of trying to find a way to defeat the team that just eliminated him, he joined the opponent and claimed that he had taken the "most difficult road". This made everyone recognize the image of the snake boy.
I mean, who else has really been considered a snek for leaving? I don't think anyone really cares so long as you don't do it in a dickheaded or cowardly way. ¯_(ツ)_/¯
I mean What's more, everyone should think carefully about who else was identified as a snake simply because they wanted to leave the team? I think as long as you don't act like an asshole and don't act like a wimp, most people don't care. ¯_(ツ)_/¯
[–][NYK] Baron Davisthemariokarters 275 Indicators 6 hours ago
JOINING A 73 WIN TEAM AFTER LOSING TO THEM DOWN 3-1 IS NOT A “BUSINESS DECISION”
Knicks Fans: Being Seventy It is definitely not a "business decision" for a team with three wins to turn around and join them after a three-to-one comeback! ! ! ! !
[–]76ersjoebobpa33 161 Metrics 6 hours ago
People tend to forget that had KD gone to 28 other teams, no one besides OKC fans would have been all that upset.
People tend to forget that fact. If Durant joined the other 28 teams (besides the Cavaliers and Warriors), no one except Thunder fans would be so annoyed.
[–]nmking 133 Indicators 6 hours ago
And he'd likely have 2 less FMVPs right now. Seems like he made the right decision
In that case, Durant may also have two fewer Finals MVPs. It seems like he made a good choice.
[Isaiah Thomas] Just learn from my story! Loyalty is just a word in this game SMH
Thomas tweeted: "I am a living example! In this league, loyalty is just an empty word. Shake your head."
[–]theaxgrinder 1688 indicator 5 hours ago
Figured he'd chime in on this.
knew he had to express his opinion.
[–]Wizardsnova2006 548 Indicators 5 hours ago
Have you heard the story of brink truck? Isaiah to everybody
Wizards fan: "Do you remember the cash transport truck that used to be on the shore of Daming Lake?" Thomas asked everyone he met.
[–][BOS] Rajon Rondoburner_for_celtics 525 Indicators 5 hours ago
Isaiah's #metoo moment
This is Thomas's "me too" moment.[Annotation 1]
[Annotation 1] Anti-sexual assault movement in Hollywood.
[–]Squalor- 306 Indicators 4 hours ago
"#me2" so it's shorter.
"Same" is fine, because it's shorter. [Translation Note 2]
[Translation Note 2] shorter also means shorter, making fun of Thomas' height.
[–]WarriorsSprewell_Choke_Job 647 Indicators 5 hours ago
LMAO this response
Warriors fans: I laughed so much that I cried. This is truly a divine reply.
[Leonard’s social updates: As long as you like it, I will turn my back on my team.
Leonard immediately liked himself
Leonard’s new social status: Success. 】
[–]Grizzlies Tankwagondrakefeaturingdrake 165 Indicators 4 hours ago
The one like should've been his uncle.
Grizzlies fans: The one who liked it should be his uncle.
[–]Clippersjcw4455 207 indicators 5 hours ago
Players are turning on the organizations.
Lavar, this is your moment. Time to start the LBA.
Clippers fans: The players are about to revolt now.
Ball Dad, it’s time for you to perform. It’s time to establish the Ball Men’s Basketball Professional League.
[–]Rockets13hardensoul13 647 Indicators 5 hours ago
damn no FA's are going to toronto next year
Rockets fans: My God, none of the big-name free agents will go to the Raptors next year.
[–]RaptorsFriedChickenIsTrash 1078 indicators 5 hours ago *
They weren't regardless
Edit: Here is a list of our biggest FA signings ever.
P.S. The list of big-name players signed by our dragons in the free market is as follows. I feel like watching Schindler's List is more enjoyable.
Related Reading: Hype Magazine: Top 10 Raptors Free Agent Signings in History (English)
[–]Raptorswallz_11 350 Metrics 5 hours ago
Yeah ppl need to stop acting like this is going to kill the teams chances. Toronto has always had to trade their way to relevancy
Raptors fans: That's right, everyone is acting as if this deal will completely ruin the team's future. The Raptors have always had to rely on transactions to strengthen.
[–][GSW] Zarko CabarkapaIAmNotKevinDurant_35 187 indicators 5 hours ago
this is what i hate about the raptors bashing for the last few months. yeah they had an embarassing loss, but there should be zero shame in your franchise currently enjoying their best era in the team's history. you guys arent the lakers or celtics who are just able to get whatever players they want.
Warriors fans: This is why I hate the endless bashing of the Raptors on forums over the past few months. They did suffer a somewhat embarrassing defeat. But in a team that is enjoying its best years since its founding, there is no need for shame. The Raptors are not a team like the Lakers or Celtics that can always get any player they want.
[–]colosusx1 103 indicators 4 hours ago
Before Al Horford, the Celtics hadn't had a major free agent star in 20-30 years. And even now, people act as if Al isn't all-star caliber, which would make 5 minutes of Hayward the only star that's signed with the Celtics in decades.
Before Al Horford, the Celtics had not signed a star player on the free agent market for 20 to 30 years. Even now, fans are still saying that Horford is not a true All-Star player, so the only star the Celtics have signed in decades is Hayward, who played 5 minutes.
I believe Dana Barros was the biggest free agent signing going back to 1995. He averaged 10ppg as a Celtic over 5 seasons. People weren't really itching to play for Boston.
I believe that in 1995, the Celtics signed Dana Barros was the biggest fish on the free agent market at the time. In five seasons with the Celtics, he averaged about 10 points per game. The players didn't have to go to Boston before.
[–]LakersFuckWayne 121 Indicators 4 hours ago
Before LeBron the last big free agent LA got was 20 years prior in Shaq
Lakers fans: Before Lao James, the most important free market signing in our Lakers was the Sharks 20 years ago.
[–]Lakersthe_far_yard 1141 Indicators 5 hours ago
"Am i getting traded?"
'No, Demar.'
"Oh. Ok. Thanks guys."
Few mins later...
"What's labled with these boxes DD?"
"Am I going to be traded? "
"No way, Azan. "
"Oh, that's good."
"A few minutes passed...
"Uh, I want to ask who owns those packing boxes marked with the initials 'DD'? ”
[–][OKC] Paul GeorgeIncaseAce 159 indicator 5 hours ago
I think the reality of the situation is a team and player relationship is 50/50. At the end of the day, they don't owe you anything and vice versa. If only Toronto hadn't lied.
Thunder fan: I think the reality of the situation now is , the relationship between players and teams should be reciprocal with reservations. To tell the truth, the team does not owe the players anything, and vice versa. I just hope the Raptors management didn't lie to DeRozan.
[–]Jooana 169 Indicators 5 hours ago
If they lied, it was the professional thing to do.
What are GMs supposed to say "Oh, I'm trying hard to trade you because I don't think you're good enough to build a contender around. By the way, if the trade doesn't actually go anywhere, please forget I've told you this and instead remember I think you're a great player who will carry us to a title" - is that it?
If management did lie, it was a professional move.
What else would the team managers say? "Well, I'm trying my best to trade you, because I don't think you're good enough to be the cornerstone of a championship team. By the way, if the trade doesn't go through, just forget about it. Please remember that I always thought you were an excellent player who could lead us to the championship." Like this?
Players who ask this type of questions are actually asking to be lied to. And this is true for plenty of other situations in professional settings.
Players who ask this type of questions are actually asking to be lied to. In many other contexts of professional work, it is the supreme truth not to speak clearly.
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