2022 NBA Offseason thread

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

So if at any point she said, "No" then it becomes r*pe.

He needs to be fired and prosecuted.

Harassment.

Nobody said he forced himself on her.

It was verbal.

Some members of the Celtics organization first became aware of the relationship in July, sources said. At that time, team leadership was led to believe by both parties that the relationship was consensual. But sources said that the woman recently accused Udoka of making unwanted comments toward her — leading the team to launch a set of internal interviews.

Some members of the Celtics organization first became aware of the relationship in July, sources sai…

Some members of the Celtics organization first became aware of the relationship in July, sources said. At that time, team leadership was led to believe by both parties that the relationship was con…

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[Gman]

So if at any point she said, "No" then it becomes r*pe.

He needs to be fired and prosecuted.

In fairness, there are at least a few shades of grey between something like "I want this guy to stop texting me" and full-on r*pe.

It's a big headache and financial liability for a business either way... but I think the 'prosecute him!' talk is a little premature.

 

[Gman]

Harassment.

Nobody said he forced himself on her.

It was verbal.

Some members of the Celtics organization first became aware of the relationship in July, sources sai…

Some members of the Celtics organization first became aware of the relationship in July, sources said. At that time, team leadership was led to believe by both parties that the relationship was con…

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Damn... you ninja'd me.

 

[trojanfan12]

My guess it is more along the lines that people found out about them so she wanted to be done and he didn't. Probably a lot of unwanted texts and dialogue at that point. Lord knows how weird he got. She likely cut it suddenly.

This is what I'm thinking. Someone wanted to end it and someone didn't. Considering he's in a relationship with Nia Long, maybe she found out, made him end it and the mistress wasn't happy. Hell hath no fury en sech.

 

[Stakesarehigh]

Harassment.

Nobody said he forced himself on her.

It was verbal.

Some members of the Celtics organization first became aware of the relationship in July, sources sai…

Some members of the Celtics organization first became aware of the relationship in July, sources said. At that time, team leadership was led to believe by both parties that the relationship was con…

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Yea

He probably threatened her job for not wanting to see him anymore.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Yea

He probably threatened her job for not wanting to see him anymore.

If he did, what a dumb fuck.

I was thinking he smashed, it was a fling, she moved on.

He wanted to continue, she didn't, he was in his feelings and put her on blast in front of her peers or another prospect * for her * .

Alpha males tend to be territorial

Your version would be much worse.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Damn... you ninja'd me.

Thoughts on the Vogel rumors?

 

[Stakesarehigh]

If he did, what a dumb fuck.

I was thinking he smashed, it was a fling, she moved on.

He wanted to continue, she didn't, he was in his feelings and put her on blast in front of her peers or another prospect * for her * .

Alpha males tend to be territorial

Your version would be much worse.

I just think to reach this level of punishment that's what it is

 

[Gman]

Thoughts on the Vogel rumors?

Seems fine, especially as an assistant. No problems with it.

At this point, I'm realistic and don't expect we're going to get some coaching God.

This will be a super-hot issue for the next week or so... then again at the beginning of the regular season...

... after that, if the Celtics win it'll shift to the back burner. (like almost all problems in professional sports, winning is the magic cure-all)

If not... it'll drag on and be really ugly.

 

[trojanfan12]

Seems fine, especially as an assistant. No problems with it.

At this point, I'm realistic and don't expect we're going to get some coaching God.

This will be a super-hot issue for the next week or so... then again at the beginning of the regular season...

... after that, if the Celtics win it'll shift to the back burner. (like almost all problems in professional sports, winning is the magic cure-all)

If not... it'll drag on and be really ugly.

Given that Udoka got the C's where he did with defense, Vogel would seem to be a good fit.

 

[Gman]

Given that Udoka got the C's where he did with defense, Vogel would seem to be a good fit.

He's a well established pro... seems to be about as good a get as we could hope for at this point in the calendar year.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

I just think to reach this level of punishment that's what it is

No doubt.

He had to cross a serious line.

....and he did it verbally and PUBLICLY.

I always told my kids to be good people and do the right thing.

I also told them not to do their persecutors job for them by putting things in writing/text/photos, on the internet or saying dumb shit in a public setting.

This one is for my guy @fightinfunbags....

When you start in Law Enforcement, you usually take on the same personality/character traits as your training officer.

My very first day in the LA County Jail, my TO told me....

" If you intend to be a dirtbag request another trainer. If I have to be a witness for, or against you, so be it.

But, if it's against, you are getting fired and l won't hesitate to lock you in one of the cells you are being paid to monitor ".

Talk about setting the tone on the 1st day....lol

But, they are words to live by.

Don't get too comfortable, you are not invincible.

Ime forgot that somewhere along the way.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Given that Udoka got the C's where he did with defense, Vogel would seem to be a good fit.

They need a guy with Coaching experience.

Seems smart and prudent to make such a move...imo

Nash fell apart at the seams when D'antoni left.

I'm sure the Celtics don't want that kind of implosion after making the Finals.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Seems fine, especially as an assistant. No problems with it.

At this point, I'm realistic and don't expect we're going to get some coaching God.

This will be a super-hot issue for the next week or so... then again at the beginning of the regular season...

... after that, if the Celtics win it'll shift to the back burner. (like almost all problems in professional sports, winning is the magic cure-all)

If not... it'll drag on and be really ugly.

You had a slow start last year.

Hope it goes better this time just to avoid some of that.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Espn and others been real quiet about it

That is some reverse Robin hood shit.

Use your own fucking money to build it.

Another dumb fuck who put his guilt in writing * text *.

Not sure what the delay is in charging him or the Mayor.

Appears they are just looking to recoup the money.

 

[Wamu]

He's been playing all summer.

Hosting the the team in San Diego.

They just decided to make it public.

Dude has clearly spent the year working out.

USADA gonna come knocking.

Ps. This video is really gay.

That video.

 

[Wamu]

I have said this before and will say it again.

It is totally irrelevant when Simmons first mentioned his mental health issues publicly.

People don’t tend to broadcast struggles like that. So not mentioning it, does not in any way prove that he wasn’t going through it.

And his play with the 6ers sure looked like someone struggling.

BS outright quit on the 76ers. That can't be denied. Sorry but I think he got to the point where he was willing to say anything to get outta Philly.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

BS outright quit on the 76ers. That can't be denied. Sorry but I think he got to the point where he was willing to say anything to get outta Philly.

Yeah.

I don't believe him.

I never have.

I know @tlance does.

So, I just respectfully agree to disagree.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Harassment.

Nobody said he forced himself on her.

It was verbal.

Some members of the Celtics organization first became aware of the relationship in July, sources said. At that time, team leadership was led to believe by both parties that the relationship was consensual. But sources said that the woman recently accused Udoka of making unwanted comments toward her — leading the team to launch a set of internal interviews.

Some members of the Celtics organization first became aware of the relationship in July, sources sai…

Some members of the Celtics organization first became aware of the relationship in July, sources said. At that time, team leadership was led to believe by both parties that the relationship was con…

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Oh ok....I heard something like she SD yes and then no....

 

[DJ Fieri]

Udoka was messing around with 2 ladies....