The Olympic team USA was some of the most fun basketball I’ve ever seen with Bron & Steph on the same team. 

Curry & Lebron going at it in the classic Warriors vs Cavs matchups was literally must see TV 

LeBron to Golden State confirmed

He said against but he never said he won’t be able to play WITH him. Lecurry duo both helping each other get #5.

It IS kinda sad tho. Not like boohoo sad lmao but Bron v Chef rlly is must watch TV, even now. LAL-Dubs basically became the NBA answer to Yankees-Red Sox bc of those 2. Hopefully both are 100% next yr and the rivalry gets relaunched, even if its just for a yr or 2.

Game recognize game

Steph and LeBron are from Akron so let’s do it

Old man Bron just happy to be here, showing all the love to those that battled against him and the younger guys coming up. He’s officially showcasing that stage.

The time is almost here everyone, next year is likely his last go round.

Like two old friends dying in different nursery homes

Imma be honest. Idk how you can actually hate LeBron. I mean, hate aspects of his game fine, but as a person? He’s a damn good father, very well spoken, genius of the game, and really respects the game. His controversies are incredibly minor compared to anyone else, not giant SA or DA or multiple arrest. Just generally an upstanding citizen.

Please correct me if I’m wrong here…

I want them on the same team together

Greatness recognizes Greatness 

Crazy that 3-1 lead Warriors Cavs finals matchup was 10 years ago now

Such good friends these days, time flies man. These two hated each other once upon a time lol

Lebron on the Warriors next season is gonna be so weird

Steph and Bron gotta team up for number 5

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Lebron to the warriors confirmed

They should team up for their final year to see how much chaos they can cause id say they’d at least make it to the second round and even then that series into a 7 gamer if both stay healthy

Legends

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LeBron, Tatum, Curry, Wemby, Jokic, Shai, Brady, Jude Bellingham and Jordan. These are some fellas you can watch and learn to get a somewhat decent handle on public speaking.

This might seem like a dumbass thing to write, but I actually think that some people might benefit from considering and acting upon the idea that you can gain things from watching athletes that aren’t linked to just inspiration for getting back into shape.

I’d say Paul George and Draymond are also great communicators, but they don’t get enough respect for that for other reasons. Don’t forget the podfather.

I’d also say that the 1992/1996/2000 presidential debates are also useful in terms of how to connect with people and how not to.¹ Why not add in some of the writings of Frederick Douglass, the Lincoln-Douglas² debates and some of the speeches given by Doctor King? I’d add Malcolm X to this list, but I already know he’d hate being linked to sports stars for decent reasons.

If you want a more recent example from the political sphere, I think Obama is fantastic in how he approached people. Obviously don’t try to be somebody else; just be you! Bernie is also a compelling speaker, but I don’t think I have to get r/NBA on my side for that.

I also have some other general thoughts I’d like to add. I’d be appreciative of anyone who takes the time to read this whole post.

If recent years have shown us anything, it’s that people of all ages seem to be holding the currency that is their attention and time in lower and lower regard. The value of the written and spoken word has, on average, declined severely. Do not think I am solely chastising my own generation. This has been an ongoing trend for decades. It was the case at one point that the Internet was viewed as a tool fashioned for the primary use of the collective betterment of mankind. It is now instead poisoning us all, dismantling what it means to interact with people around you. There’s still value to be derived from platforms such as these. You can find people with common interests, and you can find people who will give you guidance and words of wisdom. I’ve interacted with many pleasant people in this community. I’m glad to have had the chance to have spoken cordially with them. It’d also be a lie to state that I haven’t met any friends to joke around with after exchanging contact info on his platform.

If it were the case that, on balance, social media platforms weren’t designed around algorithms that push for maximum engagement, I would never have posted this. Humour, and even semi-aggravating humour, between fans has been a normal aspect of sports. In the Byzantine era, the Blues and Greens would gang up against each other violently. A tale as old as time, factionalism divides us.

The rise and fall in the image of a star athlete is not too uncommon. But do you not agree that the pace at which people are brought up rapidly by public and media adulation, only to then be faced with the fire of scorn and disgust, is unmatched over the last few decades? Wilt talked about this in the 1960s. It will likely be an obstacle that all young athletes will have to overcome. The difference is that now former players have platforms in which they’re incentivised to join in with these chants. Are we not all asked to look for the faults in an individual rather than their admirable qualities?

We can curb the negative effects of social media by lowering our usage time. It’d be healthy for all of us, but we must also fight against this by building community, holding truth as being more important than amusement, and by flooding the zone with meaningful interaction.

With all of the issues I’ve mentioned above, I’ve failed to mention the gasoline that was thrown onto the fire. The impact of Covid cannot be overstated in terms of the negative impact it has had on our collective intelligence and the dogshit-quality content we’re trying to lie about not getting used to.

We can be swept away by this downward trend and take it as an inevitable outcome that all areas of life will be enshitified. Including the lenses which we use to look at the world around us.

Alternatively, we can try to communicate with one another and read more. I don’t claim to be perfect, but taking more time to develop knowledge on topics I find meaningful while also considering how I communicate the facts and principles behind these things has come in handy in all aspects of my life. I’m grateful that we live in an age where we have access to footage and transcripts of people who are respected for their oratorical skills and their depth of expertise on a particular matter. I’m not saying you should try to be a PR robot either. Poetry is something you should also dabble in. ‘When We Two Parted’ by Lord Byron is a great place to start. There are books that haven’t moved me as much as that damn poem. Then head over to the works of Walt Whitman and Robert Burns. Everybody has their preferences, their own tastes. I encourage you to begin your own journey of self-discovery. If you have your own recommendations, I’d kindly ask that you send them over.

In an age of increasing nihilism, in an age where curious minds are offloading the demand they put on their cognitive faculties and instead make use of large language models, why not try to improve when others are sadly seeming to slip further away from the healthiest versions of themselves?²

It’d be ironic if, after having written on the craft and skill of communication, Iweres told that this was written in a completely scattered manner. Honestly, anybody saying that would be correct. I can still always make sure I value the idea of improvement, and I can make sure I do my best to act upon that idea. Why should any of us give up on pursuing and advocating self-improvement?

I hope you join me in not succumbing to this self-referential, detached and ironic wave of speaking that this platform pushes upon you. Call me crazy for saying that on Reddit, but I’m always happy to take the time to read thoughtful and nuanced posts when they come across my feed. Whether it’s about their love for mathematics, their journey of self-improvement, a stance against bigotry, an expression of appreciation, a demonstration of great skill/dedication, or a member of a community making life easier for others through their kind deeds, I feel like I gain an insight into the mind of another person.

This is the internet at its best, and I’d love to see this all become commonplace on the web, not the exception.

Fuck Boston.

¹ Not to say that you should speak like a politician in front of your friends and family, ‘Now watch this drive.’

² I never realised how similar their last names were! Frederick Douglass is always going to be regarded as greater than Stephen Douglas. Douglass advocated for the dignity of others. The other guy? Not so much.

³ The data I’ve seen detailing how mentally unhealthy people between the ages of 18 and 24 are in Britain is among the most depressing things I’ve ever seen.

Here I am hating Steph for all the rings he took from Bron especially when he added a nuclear weapon to his team but all Bron has ever said about him is gracious, grinds my gears

Leglaze

LeBron’s for sure going to the Warriors lol

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