Why the Eagles Coaching Changes Signal a Shift in Offensive Philosophy
“Individually, each move is intriguing. Collectively, they form a pattern.”
The #Eagles appear headed for a philosophical shift on offense
My latest for @ThePhillyBlitz_ https://t.co/7jYiYH5lKY
Ngl how does Paul George do a tiny amount of drugs for his MENTAL HEALTH and get suspended for 25 games but kawhi did something illegal and not get suspended.
Ngl how does Paul George do a tiny amount of drugs for his MENTAL HEALTH and get suspended for 25 games but kawhi did something illegal and not get suspended.
The Clippers were rightfully punished!
But...hot take...
Ballmer should also be applauded. So many NBA owners are cheap. So many don't truly try to win. Ballmer wanted to win so hard that he tried spending more money than allowed. That's almost a good thing.
That Haitian kid killed himself because of the mental and material impact of being forced to wear an ankle monitor as if he committed a crime. He was simply an immigrant <-- That is a blatant example of systemic racism, an intentional design, and the outcome.
I think fundamentally, what journalism is and the sort of art of it all has been lost in this country. Not only the current political climate and the way that it’s all covered but also this Pablo situation and the reactions to it.
It’s investigative journalism that’s uncovered something that’s illegal as far as the league goes. Like this is a huge uncovering.
At its core, this is the name of the game as far as journalism goes. Good on Pablo.
I think he has one of the more perpetually enigmatic legacies in league history.
For every accomplishment, there’s an equal, if not greater sort of convoluted perspective and caveat attached.
It’s like he’s contradictory in a way.
Kawhi Leonard’s legacy with the Los Angeles Clippers:
- Demanded the front office trade for Paul George, forcing them to part with every asset they had including a young Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
- Missed 243 games in 7 seasons (equivalent of nearly 3 seasons)
- 2019-2020: Blew a 3-1 lead in Western Conference Semi-Finals
- 2020-2021: Clippers reach Western Conference Finals without him
- 2021-2022: Missed playoffs
- 2022-2023: Eliminated in the first round and didn’t finish the series
- 2023-2024: Eliminated in the first round
- 2024-2025: Eliminated in the first round
- 2025-2026: Missed the playoffs, locked up by Draymond Green with the season on the line
- Played just 35 playoff games
- No championships
- No personal Conference Finals appearances
- Demanded the front office continue retooling around him, causing them to trade for James Harden and depart with even more draft capital
- Collected nearly $350 million in salary
- Circumvented the salary cap
- Cost the Clippers a further 5 first round picks
- Inflicted a $30 million fine
- Inflicted suspensions on ownership and front office with no pay
- A personal $700,000 fine
- Had his uncle Dennis banned for life
Possibly the worst free agent signing in league history.
The whole Spurs run which the high point was a ring yeah, but then divulged into a super untenable situation where his exit and everything surrounding it became and is very contentious.
The Raptors run where he had one of the greatest stretches of basketball and it resulted in a ring yeah, but you can also argue that it was one of the more (I think this is a good word to describe it) - providential runs in league history with the quadruple bounce against the Sixers in Game 7 and then the Warriors matchup where GS lost both Klay and KD.
Then the Clippers run where despite all his demands and all the grandeur, it resulted in virtually nothing except injuries, time missed, and failed expectations.…
Now, the current state of his career at age 35, with this latest situation as he heads back to Toronto to wrap up his career.
It’s truly fascinating.
Equating investigative journalism with “snitching” is hysterical, man.
Not only do you not understand journalism, you also do not grasp the concept of snitching.
Kawhi Leonard, through his new agent, Harrison Gaines, issues statement:
“Integrity and respect for this game are fundamental to who I am. I accept full responsibility for lapses in judgment by people within my inner circle and regret the distraction this situation has caused the fans and my family.
I entered into my contract with the Clippers as well as the agreements in question in good faith, fully committed to fulfilling my obligations and with no knowledge of any intent on anyone's part to circumvent the salary cap.
For 15 years, my priority has been giving everything to my family, the game, and those I share the court with. As I return to Toronto, I am focused on what I can control, closing this chapter, and moving forward with a clean slate."
@OJPhilly I think realizing that talking head narratives don’t truly matter in the grand scheme of things was one of the best realizations I’ve had in a long time
At least we learned that a lot of people hate journalism and sports media has been so poisoned that people don’t even understand what journalism is anymore. Because they were really mad at a journalist for looking into the shady dealings of a billionaire.
So does Pablo Torre get any fine , backlash, sued or fired for Trying to ruin people’s reputation/ life or Pablo can just say oops my bad and sweep it under the rug 🧐🤔🧐🤔 smh