Thompson Twins taken back to back. Just like their birth, Amen Thompson was drafted one minute before his brother Ausar. The twins were born and raised in San Leandro before moving to Florida to focus on basketball.
Warriors draft Santa Clara's Brandin Podziemski in the first round. He shot 48.3% and 43.8% from 3. In comparison, Klay Thompson shot 45.0%/39.0% and Steph shot 46.7%/41.2%
Plus four year starter and All B1G player Trayce Jackson-Davis with the 57th pick, off loading PBJ. Which both helps salary issues and might be a sneaky good pick if he turns into a solid bench player.
seems like not such a great trade to me. i rather liked Poole and was hoping he and Wiggins would be core of new Warriors dynasty.
also, is Paul going to be back up point guard? i suppose he could be a stabilizing influence w/ 2nd unit or in the moments that Ws play like idiots for long stretches.
The Poole contract was a killer especially with him borking it last season. Was reading that with Curry off the floor, the Warriors were absolute dogshit. This move dumps the brutal contract, gives them a piece for next season that either becomes highly tradeable or releasable to reduce the luxury tax. I get the move...
Yes it was. I felt at the time that it was unwarranted. Honestly, I was much less than sanguine about Poole's contributions to the '22 title run. He often ran himself out of a shot and a pass was made worse by his position on the floor.
I don't know much about basketball, but I can see obvious tendencies and he didn't correct that one or improve upon it.
He has always been extremely important to their style of play so they'd always want to keep him (plus there is the emotional attachment, keeping the fan base happy, etc.).
Stabilizing the 2nd group with a solid, albeit old PG is a great move for them, and his contract is way more flexible than Poole's. Also there was no way they are willing to lose Draymond and there were definite off floor issues all of last season likely due to the punch. I just hate that it is my least favorite NBA player Chris Paul.
Aside from injury or some particular match up, I doubt there is a scenario in which Paul starts at PG, he is going to back up Steph. The key here is keeping Paul healthy so he can 1) contribute at least minutes per game and 2) be available in the playoffs.
There are nearly infinite different styles of Borscht. The one that I'm most used to is the northern Ukrainian poverty-version. Cabbage, potatoes, a weak-ass meat-broth, and beets - topped with bland flour "dumplings". It's the version that is sold in the markets near my mother in law's house in Brighton Beach. While I am sure you can sex up Borscht, I am not a fan of that version.
About tv appearances where Trump incriminates himself? Yeah... Jack Smith submitted them as evidence and they are absolutely being used against him. I guess he had the right to remain silent...
The Bear S2 (E1-2). Season 1 was a frenetic and loud clash-of-cultures in the kitchen and people's lives. The physical pacing of season 1 was occasionally punctuated by a gut-punch reveal of a character's personal challenge and let you sit in that pain. People worked like mad because they would wallow in that pain whenever they sat still.
Season 2 shifts gears. It's tone is now resolve - the conflict is less person against person, more team against the odds. The slower pacing exposes some actors weaker acting abilities, but the writing is still very good. 14/19, points off for sub-par acting - but I'm still all in.
Attended an entirely new Opera last night- El último sueño de Frida y Diego. Very interesting, new this year (I think) and about artists at least I am very familiar with their work. We found that it might have good music, but lacked drama and action. Very good dinner before at Monsieur Benjamin - street parking free!
It was a quiet day for the Pac-12 in the NBA draft outside of UCLA. fUCLA's Jaime Jaquez taken in the 1st round (18th) , WSU's Mouhamed Gueye taken (2/39), UCLA's Amari Baily (2/41), UCLA's Jaylen Clark (2/53).
Bears get an apparent commit from a '25 RB: Carter Jackson from Granite Bay. He joins JoJo Solis. If they both stick, that will be pretty impressive backfield. I am especially excited about Solis.
SOMEONE READ THE FORBIDDEN TEXT OF THE NECRONOMICON! THEY HAVE BEEN AWAKENED AND WILL DESTROY US ALL!
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-65994859
Me4gan is right around the corner, there is no going back now
Can you dumbbell press 220 pounds with one hand? If not, then don't do this.
https://twitter.com/Bornakang/status/1672222571696214018
That is insane and something you are compelled to watch repeatedly.
I actually did watch that repeatedly. She had to be seriously hurt, but it was hard not to watch.
Change the meaning of a movie/book/TV show by changing the punctuation in it
Shouldn't the title of this DBD be "Eats Shoots and Leaves"?
Just wondering...
Doesn't someone here have a tag line something like "eats noodles and rice"?
you are correct, sir!
PRO
MLB says Phils will play the Mets in London in 2024. Perhaps London's hooligans are a natural fit to be Philly fans.
https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/philadelphia-phillies-new-york-mets-mlb-london-series-2024/
Sure, absolutely.
Oldie but a goodie: Exhibit A why you don't arm tackle someone
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=10152708182696046
NHL loses Pride because standing for something is difficult
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10080323-nhl-teams-wont-wear-specialty-warmup-jerseys-after-pride-night-controversies
Thompson Twins taken back to back. Just like their birth, Amen Thompson was drafted one minute before his brother Ausar. The twins were born and raised in San Leandro before moving to Florida to focus on basketball.
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/37902522/amen-ausar-thompson-first-brothers-taken-top-5-same-nba-draft
Hold me now...
Warriors draft Santa Clara's Brandin Podziemski in the first round. He shot 48.3% and 43.8% from 3. In comparison, Klay Thompson shot 45.0%/39.0% and Steph shot 46.7%/41.2%
Plus four year starter and All B1G player Trayce Jackson-Davis with the 57th pick, off loading PBJ. Which both helps salary issues and might be a sneaky good pick if he turns into a solid bench player.
Poole-Paul trade
seems like not such a great trade to me. i rather liked Poole and was hoping he and Wiggins would be core of new Warriors dynasty.
also, is Paul going to be back up point guard? i suppose he could be a stabilizing influence w/ 2nd unit or in the moments that Ws play like idiots for long stretches.
The Poole contract was a killer especially with him borking it last season. Was reading that with Curry off the floor, the Warriors were absolute dogshit. This move dumps the brutal contract, gives them a piece for next season that either becomes highly tradeable or releasable to reduce the luxury tax. I get the move...
That Poole contract was an albatross.
Yes it was. I felt at the time that it was unwarranted. Honestly, I was much less than sanguine about Poole's contributions to the '22 title run. He often ran himself out of a shot and a pass was made worse by his position on the floor.
I don't know much about basketball, but I can see obvious tendencies and he didn't correct that one or improve upon it.
Absolutely agree. Plus, giving such a large deal to a guy that was awful on D was puzzling…
Not to mention that they probably want to keep Draymond and it's probably not tenable with Poole still around.
Draymond punched Poole so hard that Jordan landed only a few blocks from the Smithsonian Air & Space museum
Not a Warrior fan, but keeping Draymond seems dumb to me.
He has always been extremely important to their style of play so they'd always want to keep him (plus there is the emotional attachment, keeping the fan base happy, etc.).
Stabilizing the 2nd group with a solid, albeit old PG is a great move for them, and his contract is way more flexible than Poole's. Also there was no way they are willing to lose Draymond and there were definite off floor issues all of last season likely due to the punch. I just hate that it is my least favorite NBA player Chris Paul.
Talk about your ulterior motives.
Not just Poole but they also traded PBJ for a late 2nd round pick.
Bob Myers remains one of the more overrated, least impressive 4-time title winning GM's you will find.
ESPN is currently rearranging their depth chart. They had Paul at PG, Curry at SG and Klay at SF. Now the depth chart is mostly empty...
https://www.espn.com/nba/team/depth/_/name/gs/golden-state-warriors
Aside from injury or some particular match up, I doubt there is a scenario in which Paul starts at PG, he is going to back up Steph. The key here is keeping Paul healthy so he can 1) contribute at least minutes per game and 2) be available in the playoffs.
They chart is now about back to where is was just after the Poole/Paul trade. They added Podziemski as the 5th option at SG
Borscht
There are nearly infinite different styles of Borscht. The one that I'm most used to is the northern Ukrainian poverty-version. Cabbage, potatoes, a weak-ass meat-broth, and beets - topped with bland flour "dumplings". It's the version that is sold in the markets near my mother in law's house in Brighton Beach. While I am sure you can sex up Borscht, I am not a fan of that version.
With or without sour cream?
Belt
SHOOTS
LEAVES
of Grass, the great collection of poems by Walt Whitman.
https://i.gifer.com/1Rmh.mp4
EATS
, Good, with Alton Brown. One of my more influential cooking shows and hosts.
OUR CRUMBLING DEMOCRACY
Philly I-95 repaired and will reopen next week. Don't worry, other parts of I95 are still in terrible shape.
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/06/23/interstate-95-is-set-to-reopen-less-than-two-weeks-after-deadly-collapse-in-philadelphia.html
Damning evidence given by Pence's lawyer at John Eastman disbarment. Eastman appears to be a traitor to Democracy.
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/06/21/mike-pence-aide-john-eastman-disbarment-00103080
Trump continues to hurt his legal defense by trying to defend himself in the court of public opinion rather than the actual law court.
https://twitter.com/BradMossEsq/status/1672248069230870528
Sen Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) is holding up military promotions of flag officers because he is protesting the Pentagon's abortion policy
https://thehill.com/policy/defense/4063373-military-holds-fifth-month-republicans-tuberville/
I think the therm "fuckwit" applies to Senator Tuberville.
About tv appearances where Trump incriminates himself? Yeah... Jack Smith submitted them as evidence and they are absolutely being used against him. I guess he had the right to remain silent...
https://www.msnbc.com/the-beat-with-ari/watch/trump-s-tv-confessions-pave-path-to-prison-jack-smith-sends-trump-his-own-interviews-in-new-filing-184190021804
Dan Crenshaw called out by [checks notes] Joe Exotic
https://twitter.com/RonFilipkowski/status/1672056435868327936
Speaking of Tiger King, Doc Antle found guilty of four felonies related to animal trafficking
https://ew.com/tv/doc-antle-tiger-king-convicted-lion-trafficking/
Freedom Cockass infighting. #LetThemFight
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/06/23/house-freedom-caucus-members-00103296
DBD AV CLUB
The Bear S2 (E1-2). Season 1 was a frenetic and loud clash-of-cultures in the kitchen and people's lives. The physical pacing of season 1 was occasionally punctuated by a gut-punch reveal of a character's personal challenge and let you sit in that pain. People worked like mad because they would wallow in that pain whenever they sat still.
Season 2 shifts gears. It's tone is now resolve - the conflict is less person against person, more team against the odds. The slower pacing exposes some actors weaker acting abilities, but the writing is still very good. 14/19, points off for sub-par acting - but I'm still all in.
Attended an entirely new Opera last night- El último sueño de Frida y Diego. Very interesting, new this year (I think) and about artists at least I am very familiar with their work. We found that it might have good music, but lacked drama and action. Very good dinner before at Monsieur Benjamin - street parking free!
which Opera company? Multiple people in my life associated with SF based Opera houses
The big one, 100 years old this year, the facility across from City Hall.
ah, one of my closest friends is a high up muckity muck in the Philanthropy department
ELSEWHERE IN COLLEGE
Ball State's golf team gets a commit from... Happy Gilmore. His birthname is Landon, but he naturally got the nickname. https://twitter.com/happygilmore_44/status/1672200067355230208
Villanova acquires Cabrini
https://twitter.com/LacrosseNetwork/status/1672271274221903876
It was a quiet day for the Pac-12 in the NBA draft outside of UCLA. fUCLA's Jaime Jaquez taken in the 1st round (18th) , WSU's Mouhamed Gueye taken (2/39), UCLA's Amari Baily (2/41), UCLA's Jaylen Clark (2/53).
Hence the overall decline of the conference of champions
#5 LSU beats #1 Wake Forest 2-0. LSU advances to the Championship series versus Florida.
Tigers preserve a 0-0 tie via this play: https://twitter.com/cjzero/status/1672046936084590593
... and win it on this https://twitter.com/JackBenjaminPxP/status/1672083708243845122
I just noticed that the LSU pitcher's 116th pitch of the night was 100 mph
CAL
Broncos vs. Bears continues.
https://twitter.com/jonrothstein/status/1672050144034865161
Go Bears!!!
Bears get an apparent commit from a '25 RB: Carter Jackson from Granite Bay. He joins JoJo Solis. If they both stick, that will be pretty impressive backfield. I am especially excited about Solis.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Ct1yb4kOvXO/?hl=en
So'oto adds Special Teams to his responsibility. First time ST coach.
https://twitter.com/calfootball/status/1672295957722177536
Better than telling them to go practice "whatever you guys do on special teams" in the corner I guess
Silly Russkis... Wagner chief has "declared war" on the Russian Ministry of Defense. Is it coup time? Lawdy