Brooks/Toppin are going to be your small forwards this year
GYERO ARCHIVE
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Just a reminder to check on your friends who may be dealing with depression or loneliness. One of my buddie's dad killed himself yesterday, just an impossible situation to console or make sense of.
Davion Mintz
The skinny: Started 21 of 25 games, averaged a career-high 11.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, 3.1 assists and shot 38 percent from 3-point range. The Creighton transfer has 100 college starts, 2,829 minutes, 925 points and 337 assists. He became UK’s go-to scorer and eventually point guard late in the season. Averaged 16.7 points, 4.8 assists, 1.2 turnovers and shot 44.4 percent from 3 over the final six games. He is not among the 118 players ranked on Vecenie’s Big Board for the 2021 NBA Draft.
Where things stand: “He’s talking to his coaches and keeping in good contact with Coach Cal and the resources that Cal has to see if now is the best time to pursue his ultimate dream of playing professionally or if he needs another year to say, ‘Hey, I’m that man you need in your organization,’ ” Sean Mintz said. “The BBN has been so doggone good to him. As parents, we’re just overjoyed. He has what I call a good problem. And I won’t call it a problem. He has a good situation: Either pursue your ultimate dream or come back to a place you’re wanted by your coaches and your fans. He’s just trying to do what is smart for his career, and if that is to come back and do it again, to prove himself more, he’s more than happy to do it. He’s just going through the process to find out if the timing is right.”
The clutch gene: “That is every player’s desire, their dream, to hit the big shot. So that was a real, real important element for him this year, to prove to himself he could do it — and in an environment like Kentucky — to step up in those moments and be trusted by his teammates and coaches to deliver,” Sean Mintz said. “He proved he can play on the ball or off, proved he can defend, proved to be the clutch player you need at the end. That’s a huge deal to Davion that he knows now he can be that guy.”
Cal’s message: “He told us after the last game, made it plain: ‘Davion could play here for the next 10 years if it was up to me.’ He made sure we knew that, spoke on behalf of Davion’s character and what he brought to that locker room and told us how much he appreciated it,” the elder Mintz said. “Cal is super. He’s a parents’ coach. You don’t have to be in his face. He knows what these players need. And he was very clear that he would love to have our son back next season.”
What Dad wants: “Me and the family here, we’re selfishly hoping he comes back, because we had a heck of a time there. Even with a minimal number of people at the games, they always treated us well and told us how much they loved Davion being there. This thing is a journey and these guys play to one day earn a living at it, and we don’t want to keep him from that, but we want him to go at the right time. We don’t know if that time is now or if he’ll be back in the Big Blue Nation again. But let me tell you: If it comes to that, he’s going to be glad about it, and so are we. There won’t be any reluctance at all.”
The skinny: Started 21 of 25 games, averaged a career-high 11.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, 3.1 assists and shot 38 percent from 3-point range. The Creighton transfer has 100 college starts, 2,829 minutes, 925 points and 337 assists. He became UK’s go-to scorer and eventually point guard late in the season. Averaged 16.7 points, 4.8 assists, 1.2 turnovers and shot 44.4 percent from 3 over the final six games. He is not among the 118 players ranked on Vecenie’s Big Board for the 2021 NBA Draft.
Where things stand: “He’s talking to his coaches and keeping in good contact with Coach Cal and the resources that Cal has to see if now is the best time to pursue his ultimate dream of playing professionally or if he needs another year to say, ‘Hey, I’m that man you need in your organization,’ ” Sean Mintz said. “The BBN has been so doggone good to him. As parents, we’re just overjoyed. He has what I call a good problem. And I won’t call it a problem. He has a good situation: Either pursue your ultimate dream or come back to a place you’re wanted by your coaches and your fans. He’s just trying to do what is smart for his career, and if that is to come back and do it again, to prove himself more, he’s more than happy to do it. He’s just going through the process to find out if the timing is right.”
The clutch gene: “That is every player’s desire, their dream, to hit the big shot. So that was a real, real important element for him this year, to prove to himself he could do it — and in an environment like Kentucky — to step up in those moments and be trusted by his teammates and coaches to deliver,” Sean Mintz said. “He proved he can play on the ball or off, proved he can defend, proved to be the clutch player you need at the end. That’s a huge deal to Davion that he knows now he can be that guy.”
Cal’s message: “He told us after the last game, made it plain: ‘Davion could play here for the next 10 years if it was up to me.’ He made sure we knew that, spoke on behalf of Davion’s character and what he brought to that locker room and told us how much he appreciated it,” the elder Mintz said. “Cal is super. He’s a parents’ coach. You don’t have to be in his face. He knows what these players need. And he was very clear that he would love to have our son back next season.”
What Dad wants: “Me and the family here, we’re selfishly hoping he comes back, because we had a heck of a time there. Even with a minimal number of people at the games, they always treated us well and told us how much they loved Davion being there. This thing is a journey and these guys play to one day earn a living at it, and we don’t want to keep him from that, but we want him to go at the right time. We don’t know if that time is now or if he’ll be back in the Big Blue Nation again. But let me tell you: If it comes to that, he’s going to be glad about it, and so are we. There won’t be any reluctance at all.”
Wait, I thought BBN was running players off left and right?
I can't find the box score anywhere -- how many dingers did Karl "Tuffy" Rhodes have yesterday?
That guy lives for Opening Day.
That guy lives for Opening Day.
A couple of guys had mentioned the Bill Simmons owned podcast about sports cards. We were on it this morning and figured I would share.
The Ringer Sports Card Podcast
The Ringer Sports Card Podcast
Mintz and Jackson returning for another season hits if we're being honest.
Didn't Reggie Theus actually get his coaching start on the ****** Saturday Morning teen TV show Hang Time back in the mid 90s? 8th grade me was all about the blonde girl point guard and head cheerleader.
Gotta updated my estate plan, make some changes to my will, edit the beneficiaries on my life insurance policies, consult my attorney, draw up legal documents for a prenuptial agreement, change my banking account information and re title my vehicle first. Right, x?
Make sure you list the power windows on your vehicle. You’ve moved up in the world.
--I hate anyone who calls background information on something "The skinny."
--Fan's relationship with Davion Mintz is kind of unique and shows that we're not the rabid morons we're portrayed as sometimes. Here's the one guy on the team who's doing what we expect of our players. Working hard, not afraid of big moments, came in expecting to be the 5th or 6th option on a juggernaut and within a couple weeks it's apparent he's surrounded by overrated b*tches, so he steps up.
As mostly astute fans we can see that, so while everyone else (other than Jackson) is met with something between ambivalence and outright disgust, I think the fans kind of love Mintz. He's in that Nerlens Noel role where (just like us) he deserves better than this. It's a little like one of us is out on the court and we're seeing him suffer along with us.
I don't know where it'll all shake out in a few years, if I'll just completely forget the whole team, but I wouldn't be surprised if Mintz is on a short list of favorite players.
--Fan's relationship with Davion Mintz is kind of unique and shows that we're not the rabid morons we're portrayed as sometimes. Here's the one guy on the team who's doing what we expect of our players. Working hard, not afraid of big moments, came in expecting to be the 5th or 6th option on a juggernaut and within a couple weeks it's apparent he's surrounded by overrated b*tches, so he steps up.
As mostly astute fans we can see that, so while everyone else (other than Jackson) is met with something between ambivalence and outright disgust, I think the fans kind of love Mintz. He's in that Nerlens Noel role where (just like us) he deserves better than this. It's a little like one of us is out on the court and we're seeing him suffer along with us.
I don't know where it'll all shake out in a few years, if I'll just completely forget the whole team, but I wouldn't be surprised if Mintz is on a short list of favorite players.
Several of us knew each other before GYERO.
Would suck if something in your life ended up being a **** show, for sure.
Who gives a ****? Find a girl, pick out a ring, ask the question, get married.
You wonder why a dude told his buddies he was going to ask his girlfriend to marry him?
You have got to be an all time f’n loser to ask a girl to marry you and she says no. Did you really not find out if she was ready to settle down with ya before you bought the GYERO man sized diamond?
You have got to be an all time f’n loser to ask a girl to marry you and she says no. Did you really not find out if she was ready to settle down with ya before you bought the GYERO man sized diamond?
I knew the answer, she wanted to be married, but as her friend I explained 2 things.
1- I didn’t believe in marriage
2- She could do much better
We were kids though, and clearly she had a lot to learn which I tried to go further in detail but it didn’t stop her from wanting to be married.
1- I didn’t believe in marriage
2- She could do much better
We were kids though, and clearly she had a lot to learn which I tried to go further in detail but it didn’t stop her from wanting to be married.
If you impregnate her first, you get a bit more leverage with the yes/no process. Can reduce the size of the diamond accordingly.
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I agree with krazy, could you imagine a bunch of people on the internet, some of whom you’ve never met, knowing very intimate details about your personal life? What a loser that would be.
If you are preparing to ask a girl to marry you and there is even a question of what her answer is -- (a) you have not gotten enough prior poon and (b) you're an idiot.
Yeah, the proposals that wind up as a "no" are a bit of a mystery to me. I can't comprehend the lack of awareness about yourself, her, and the situation that you're in making that life decision not knowing what the answer is going to be. It's more the formality and the memory of having that moment, not thinking well here goes nothing.
There is a lot of times the adage that "it doesn't hurt to ask", is great advice for a raise, seeking a job but asking someone to marry you is one of those exceptions.
There is a lot of times the adage that "it doesn't hurt to ask", is great advice for a raise, seeking a job but asking someone to marry you is one of those exceptions.
krazy's constant insistence that his wife is a complete idiot for marrying/wanting to stay married to him is both endearing and hilarious.
BhadBabie, aka the "Catch me Outside'' girl, turned ***** rapper - made a cool 1M on her 18th birthday in 6 hours via OnlyFans.
Incredible.
Incredible.
I'd never heard of Bad Baby but I looked her up and she is #NotHot
did she show the beefers or just dance around to her ****** “music”
Just looked her up. Who are the degenerates who are paying that chick a dime for generic pics in the world of unlimited free nudes on the web?
There are a lot of horny degenerates on this planet, apparently. She may have also gotten a bunch of curiosity watches a la Octomom. (vom)
Just picked up my Eagle Rare Store Pick 10y11mo, to collect my 7 total lottery tickets for tomorrow’s draw.
Potential winnings include:
Double Eagle Very Rare
OFC ‘95. <~~~ both need a loan to buy.
OF 14
BSFTB
WSiB
Smoke Wagon Desert Jewel
so, if I snag one of the top two, I’ll be sure to share.
Potential winnings include:
Double Eagle Very Rare
OFC ‘95. <~~~ both need a loan to buy.
OF 14
BSFTB
WSiB
Smoke Wagon Desert Jewel
so, if I snag one of the top two, I’ll be sure to share.
It’s an important and growing sector of our economy.
Smoked a damn near perfect brisket flat last weekend (point was just ok). Ate on it for 4-5 days, straight up, on sandwiches, tacos, eggs, mac-n-cheese, and I think I'm good on brisket for a while.
In a bourbon funk, too. That's probably just weather/season related. Speaking of weather, the next 5 days or so look primo.
Is there any tool worse than an allen wrench?
Seems to be a lot of scuttlebutt with several 4 stars on the football recruiting front. Reel 'em in.
F5 indie bangers edition:
Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks - Shiggy
LCD Soundsystem - All I Want
Ty Segall - Feel
The Fresh & Onlys - Waterfall
Yo La Tengo - Cherry Chapstick
In a bourbon funk, too. That's probably just weather/season related. Speaking of weather, the next 5 days or so look primo.
Is there any tool worse than an allen wrench?
Seems to be a lot of scuttlebutt with several 4 stars on the football recruiting front. Reel 'em in.
F5 indie bangers edition:
Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks - Shiggy
LCD Soundsystem - All I Want
Ty Segall - Feel
The Fresh & Onlys - Waterfall
Yo La Tengo - Cherry Chapstick
Well, this sucks.
Now the CDC is saying fully vaccinated people can travel with basically no risk. Need to go find some glimmer of hope in an obscure contrary scientific point of view to keep people from enjoying theirselves. Maybe one of the South American strains are still unlikely but very small possibility maybe a cause for concern??
Just don’t want people getting carried away having fun right now.
Now the CDC is saying fully vaccinated people can travel with basically no risk. Need to go find some glimmer of hope in an obscure contrary scientific point of view to keep people from enjoying theirselves. Maybe one of the South American strains are still unlikely but very small possibility maybe a cause for concern??
Just don’t want people getting carried away having fun right now.
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