Napheesa Collier’s full statement today, where she challenged Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and the WNBA with directness and stunning detail we rarely hear from active players. Worth listening to every word.
Man. Don’t know how to explain it other than shock. Words cannot express the pain of this letdown. The frustration is unfathomable. I’ve worked my whole life to get to this moment and this is how it ends? Makes no sense.
Now that I’ve gotten surgery, I wish I could count the number of times people will tell me I’m going to “come back stronger”. What a cliche lol, this shit sucks. My foot feels like dead weight fam. But what’s hurting most I think is my mind. Feel like I’m rambling, but I know this is something I’ll look back on when I’m through this, as something I’m proud I fought through. It feels good to let this shit out without y’all seeing the kid ugly cry.
At 25, I’ve already learned that God never gives us more than we can handle. I know I’ll come out on the other side of this a better man and a better player. And honestly, right now, torn Achilles and all, I don’t regret it. I’d do it again, and again after that, to fight for this city and my brothers. For the chance to do something special.
Indy, I’m sorry. If any fan base doesn’t deserve this, it’s y’all. But together we are going to fight like hell to get back to this very spot, and get over this hurdle. I don’t doubt for a second that y’all have my back, and I hope you guys know that I have yours. I think Kobe said it best when in this same situation. “There are far greater issues/challenges in the world then a torn achilles. Stop feeling sorry for yourself, find the silver lining and get to work with the same belief, same drive and same conviction as ever.” And that’s exactly right. I will do everything in my power to get back right.
My journey to get to where I am today wasn’t by happenstance, I’ve pushed myself every day to be great. And I will continue to do just that. The most important part of this all, is that I’m grateful. I’m grateful for every single experience that’s led me here. I’m grateful for all the love from the hoop world. I don’t “have to” go through this, I get to go through this. I’m grateful for the road that lies ahead. Watch how I come back from this. So, give me some time, I’ll dust myself off and get right back to being the best version of Tyrese Haliburton.
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Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."
@ESPNNBA has an actual GREAT basketball matchup played at the highest level - just no drama/BS/off court talking points and they are completely getting exposed; ratings a byproduct of their awful marketing/coverage around this game
"Just in case he was talking about me...players far more accomplished and far more superior have made their efforts trying to call me out. How has that worked out?" - Stephen A. Smith on Tyrese Haliburton
Lakers coach JJ Redick says the refs missed a ‘blatant trip’ down the stretch by Jaden McDaniels on Luka Doncic 😳
“Luka got tripped. That was a blatant trip. He doesn't just fall on his own. We should have been at the free throw line. He got fouled.”
@SiddharthNBA It was a hard-nosed physical game both ways - that last play gets highlighted because it's at the very end but the refs let the players play throughout (both sides) - I actually don't mind the no-call because of that
@SiddharthNBA Respectfully, I actually disagree with you. They're built to win now and Malone clearly lost the team/locker room - can't waste a postseason opportunity with a clearly dysfunctional coach/management to players in "win now" mode - Jamal, Jokic, Russ all in primes
S.T.U.P.I.D. move @SouthwestAir - this WAS your positioning advantage - now your brand is worthless! Delta, American, United, Alaska, etc. are pretty much better options with this change