Anthony Davis says he grew from 6’3” to 6’10” in 3 months, rolled his ankle 6 minutes into his first ever AAU game, and told his dad he wasn’t good enough
“So I was 6’3” basically my entire life. Going into my junior year of high school I grew 7 inches. I went from 6’3” to 6’10”. In one summer. Not even a year, in 3 months”
“I try out, you know, I’m playing local basketball… to me I’m really good. And then I go for this AAU team, this Nike guy approaches my dad like, ‘Hey, we want your son to play for our AAU team.’ My dad’s like, ‘Give it a try’”
“And I go out to the tryouts, and these guys are running faster, jumping higher than me, making and blocking shots, stronger. And on my mind I stand no chance. As we get in the car, I said, ‘I quit. I don’t want to play AAU basketball’”
“He said, ‘Play the first tournament. Let’s see how it goes.’ First tournament is that weekend. The very first game is against LeBron’s team”
“I was 17 years old. The first 6 minutes of the game, I roll my ankle. So I only play 6 minutes. I roll my ankle so bad, I’m out for the rest of the weekend, and I have 6 points, 6 rebounds, and like 3 blocks. Done for the tournament, this is why I didn’t want to play”
$45 million here. $47 million there. $51 million over here. $130 million over there.
I love seeing NBA players, my de facto frat brothers, get paid like this. It's a beautiful thing.
I know some of the older cats feel a way about it, wishing they'd made that kind of money in their day. I get the feeling (and I did more than OK). But we've gotta let go of the comparison game. Times have changed. What a player is worth has changed. Shoot, what a dollar is even worth has changed since I was playing. Comparing eras just steals your own joy.
What the guys and the league have built together is something to be proud of, not bitter about.
Now, all that money is exactly why I keep banging the drum about vets. You hand a young guy generational money before he knows who he is, you better have somebody in that locker room who's been there. The stakes are higher than they've ever been.
Congrats, fellas. Go eat. And hey, invest some and save some too.
Something big has to be brewing; there’s no way they think running back the same team with an injured Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody makes them title contenders
Free agent guard De'Anthony Melton has agreed to a two-year, $11 million deal to return to the Golden State Warriors, sources tell ESPN. There is a player option in the season of the deal as well.
I’m a free agent. I don’t have an agent right now just me and my family.
I know I have a lot left, and I genuinely love this game. I’d rather show you I’m ready than spend my time trying to explain why or flood you with analytics to prove it.
If you’re about winning, value mentorship, and think there could be a fit, you can reach me directly. I’m open to every opportunity right now—I just want to make sure I weigh each one carefully.
I can’t wait to share my story.
-#Invictus #BeAVictor
This also signals Tobias Harris’ departure from Detroit after proving to be their second-best player in the playoffs.
Harris is a key veteran available on the market who can instantly supply a win-now team with veteran leadership and consistent shooting at the PF position.
Curry / Sexton / Will
Podz / Simons / Moody
LeBron / Gui / Butler / Lajae
Green / Yaxel /
Porzings / Horford / Landale
É um time bem honesto.
Só não sei se financeiramente viável.
Favorites to be Ja Morant's team next season:
22% — Grizzlies
22% — Heat
17% — Hornets
14% — Bucks
8% — Pelicans
6% — Raptors
3% — Nets
Where can Ja thrive?