After taking a ton of (justified) criticism for his recruiting, Mark Pope has just had his biggest week ever as Kentucky’s coach. Lands the highest Ranked transfer and High School commit of his career within 5 days
That’s huge for Mark and a good sign going forward
KAT has been looked down on his entire career. He’s been called a playoff dropper, he’s been called soft. He lost his mom to COVID, he got made fun of by Draymond Green for going to a
funeral. Ppl make gay jokes about him. Now he’s on the biggest stage dominating. Glory to god.
KAT being the worst possible Wemby matchup makes you appreciate just how rare his skill set is. One of the best shooting bigs ever, but also a great rebounder, skilled driver, very good stationary passer, and has enough weight on him not to get pushed around. 1 of 1 talent.
Karl-Anthony Towns com uma das entrevistas mais emocionantes da NBA nos últimos anos:
"Shaq, você vai entender o que eu vou falar.
Eu senti uma calma e uma paz [antes do jogo] que só pode ter vindo daquela mulher [minha mãe] lá em cima.
Me senti confiante, me senti bem. Me senti uma criança me divertindo. É o tipo de sensação que você sonha em ter quando é mais novo.
O sonho é ser um jogador da NBA, quem dirá jogar nas Finais.
O dia inteiro, foi um sentimento estranho. Me sentia uma criança indo jogar aqueles torneios amadores.
De certa forma, parece que eu vi minha mãe na arquibancada. Foi divertido, me deu conforto.
Falam que tem muita pressão no Jogo 1 das Finais, mas sei lá, eu senti uma presença. Algo que me dava conforto e amor. Eu senti que podia me divertir no Jogo 1 das Finais."
KAT:
"I just felt a calm and a peace that had to be come from the woman above (his mom). I felt like a kid. It was just fun out here. It felt like I was a kid getting ready to go play my Saturday AAU games and Sunday AAU games. In a way I felt like I was seeing her in the stands"
Luxuries we forget that are luxuries:
1. Your mom still around
2. Hot water
3. Feeling healthy
4. Peace of mind & heart
5. Perfect weather days
6. Good food
7. Bills paid
8. Reliable transportation