POLL Who will be the next face of the NBA?

[Wamu]

^^^and guys who accuse others guys of being feminine are cowards...

Nothing proves manhood like saying stuff like this from the safety of one's keyboard...

The only alcoholic beverages he'll drink all have parasols in them.

 

[DJ Fieri]

^^^and guys who accuse others guys of being feminine are cowards...

Nothing proves manhood like saying stuff like this from the safety of one's keyboard...

This.

You just know he is the type who wouldn't say squat face to face.

 

[trojanfan12]

There are times in NBA history when there was no “face of the league” (such as 1999-2003)…

You never heard of Shaq?

 

[trojanfan12]

If he thinks @Black Adam is a white dude then gigi's back. But I doubt it's him.

Wait!! What?!?

@Black Adam is actually black?

I thought it was one of those things like when you nickname a fat guy "Slim".

 

[trojanfan12]

But do average people know who they are? Largely No. Hardcore basketball fans know them completely, but that’s not what makes someone the face of anything

The title of the thread is "Who will be the NEXT face of the NBA"?

So, "average people" don't need to know about them yet...if they stay healthy and continue to improve (and win) any of them could be the next face of the league.

Additionally, I'd say that a lot of "average" people know who Luka is, especially now that he's a Laker.

 

[DJ Fieri]

You never heard of Shaq?

Apparently not.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Wait!! What?!?

@Black Adam is actually black?

I thought it was one of those things like when you nickname a fat guy "Slim".

LOL.

 

[Mr. Friscus]

^^^and guys who accuse others guys of being feminine are cowards...

Nothing proves manhood like saying stuff like this from the safety of one's keyboard...

@Wamu

You’re free to that opinion, I’d say it’s hard to stand behind. It’s not like I’m flexing and challenging anyone. It’s a fact that men who act out on emotion lack the masculine self control to control their emotions. Perhaps it hit too close to home? I’m just here to talk sports, but when people come at me, I’ll reply. I don’t get why you’re whining about this. Let’s just get back to the topic, which is what I was doing until people started making things personal and insulting out of nowhere. I didn’t start it… now you’re whining that I’m replying.

 

[Mr. Friscus]

Me too.

Pretty sure he has been here before....under another user name. Cannot quite put my finger on who though.

I’ve not been here. I’m from a different forum under the same name (usmessageboard.com), I’ve been there for probably a decade… but their sports forum is pretty lame, so I came here to talk sports.

Check my IP and compare it if you want

 

[Mr. Friscus]

You never heard of Shaq?

I could be convinced he belongs on that list…

 

[Mr. Friscus]

The title of the thread is "Who will be the NEXT face of the NBA"?

So, "average people" don't need to know about them yet...if they stay healthy and continue to improve (and win) any of them could be the next face of the league.

Additionally, I'd say that a lot of "average" people know who Luka is, especially now that he's a Laker.

I’m not saying it’s impossible, I’m saying it’s unlikely he’ll be an iconic face of the league like the others I mentioned, based on how things usually work.

If you’re not the face of the league for your first 8-10 years, you probably won’t be in year 11. The exposure has become stale.

It’s no knock on Lukas game. Jokic is better than Luka, but nobody is saying he’s the face of the league

We might be talking past each other on what a “face of the league” even means too..

 

[Black Adam]

@Wamu

You’re free to that opinion,

Thanks...

I’d say it’s hard to stand behind.

If you say so...

It’s not like I’m flexing and challenging anyone.

Oh, but of course...

It’s a fact that men who act out on emotion lack the masculine self control to control their emotions.

Ah, is this your scientific analysis...?

Perhaps it hit too close to home?

Or perhaps you're trying for a weak comeback...?

Lol who can say? Oh right, I did...

I’m just here to talk sports, but when people come at me, I’ll reply.

And hurl insults when someone doesn't play your way. Lol you really think anyone's that stupid...?

I don’t get why you’re whining about this.

Who's "whining" exactly...?

Let’s just get back to the topic

Sure. My point...a my sig line might suggest...is that the Internet breeds cowards. My most humble apologies if that...struck a nerve....














...no, really...

 

[Mr. Friscus]

Thanks...

If you say so...

Oh, but of course...

Ah, is this your scientific analysis...?

Or perhaps you're trying for a weak comeback...?

Lol who can say? Oh right, I did...

And hurl insults when someone doesn't play your way. Lol you really think anyone's that stupid...?

Who's "whining" exactly...?

Sure. My point...a my sig line might suggest...is that the Internet breeds cowards. My most humble apologies if that...struck a nerve....














...no, really...

Dude, I really just want to talk about sports here. You and your little group keep focusing on me, I have no idea why. Let’s just talk about the face of the NBA topic… ?

 

[Black Adam]

Dude, I really just want to talk about sports here.

Guess that's why you threw out insults to some cats yesterday. Lol just own it already...

You and your little group keep focusing on me, I have no idea why.

Pretty sure you do...

Let’s just talk about the face of the NBA topic… ?

Cool. And do try to play nice, k...?

 

[Mr. Friscus]

Guess that's why you threw out insults to some cats yesterday. Lol just own it already...

Pretty sure you do...

Cool. And do try to play nice, k...?

Are you going to scold the people who came at me first? LOL. Dude, I get it, you and your little group stick together. But we’re all adults here. Let us move on, have thick skin, and talk sports.

Have you even addressed the topic? Our are you just on here trolling? What is your take?

 

[Black Adam]

Are you going to scold the people who came at me first?

Ah, the ol' "they started it" excuse. Seems a tad on the petty side if you ask me, but if course that's my (somewhat) humble opinion...

LOL. Dude, I get it, you and your little group stick together. But we’re all adults here. Let us move on, have thick skin, and talk sports.

Oh I have no problem with talking sports. But let's not go with the pretence of you trying to play innocent. I do obviously see your "work" on the political board...

Have you even addressed the topic? Our are you just on here trolling? What is your take?

Close between Luka and Wemby. I went with the non homer pick...but only slightly...

More data needed...

There. I believe that should be a satisfactory response....

Satisfied...?

 

[DJ Fieri]

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Ah, the ol' "they started it" excuse. Seems a tad on the petty side if you ask me, but if course that's my (somewhat) humble opinion...

Oh I have no problem with talking sports. But let's not go with the pretence of you trying to play innocent. I do obviously see your "work" on the political board...

Close between Luka and Wemby. I went with the non homer pick...but only slightly...

More data needed...

There. I believe that should be a satisfactory response....

Satisfied...?

He's playing the victim now.....LOL.

 

[Mr. Friscus]

X
He's playing the victim now.....LOL.

So I get one of the super group on topic, and here comes his super friend to promote more drama…

*face palm*

 

[Mr. Friscus]

Close between Luka and Wemby. I went with the non homer pick...but only slightly...

More data needed...

There. I believe that should be a satisfactory response....

Satisfied...?

There ya go, we’re back

I don’t think either have the charisma or performance to think they are close to being the face of the league.

Wemby isn’t even in the playoffs, and even if Luka wins a title in LA, it’s Lebrons team

 

[Black Adam]

There ya go, we’re back

And thanks for your... approval...

I don’t think either have the charisma or performance to think they are close to being the face of the league.

Stats still matter. I didn't think LeBron was all that "charismatic either, but there ya go...

Wemby isn’t even in the playoffs, and even if Luka wins a title in LA, it’s Lebrons team

So what's your point? The guy's still a human cheat code, granted he's not yet reached his potential. Time and more games under his belt and I think it comes out in the wash...