Manu was a great player, but if we’re giving him credit for what he could’ve done with the green light, we need to give guys like Dame credit for what they could’ve done playing next to someone like Timmy.
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When the Process Sixers were openly tanking, the other owners pressured the league into doing something about it because it was hurting their bottom line. This would be even more blatant than what Sam Hinkie was doing
Five years of no basketball after high school? Yes, it’s too late. Your competition has been playing high level ball that entire time. You’re not closing that skill gap.
Could they win the superbowl in year 1?
There’s no way you actually think this is even remotely possible.
Five great defenders, but only one seven footer, and not an especially agile one at that.
The GMs in the East were probably hesitant to make risky win-now moves. I’m not convinced that the players themselves were especially concerned.
Historically, the AL and NL were two separate leagues. There was little to no inter-league play, so the World Series was almost like an exhibition - something extra played after the seasons ended. People didn’t really think of the AL/NL pennants as conference championships.
And then a third time in Washington.