Exclusive Anthony Davis Sweepstakes Entry: Blazers

Must have some insight. As a journalist and insider in my own business (1/10000000 the power of Woj), I can get away with this kind if méthods once. But the club "leaked" wrongly in the rumour will be mad at me. I am sure on his scale he has the same relations to maintain.

 

They could potentially flip them at the deadline

 

I’m not saying those teams aren’t interested, but by tweeting only two specific teams (Boston and LA) it suggests to the casual fan that they’re essentially the only teams in the hunt and it’ll come down to one or the other. Just check out the comments on any of those tweets.

 

I dunno what the rush is. These offers will be there by the deadline too. I'm guessing this is Rich Paul's last ditch effort to get this done before BOS can actually make an offer on July 1.

 

Ok I unterstand better.

 

Stop. Me becoming a coach because my buddy owns the program isn't nepotism.

It's choosing someone to place in the position that you trust and you know will do a good job.

 

Chris. Paul.

 

What do the Lakers have to offer? What would the Blazers offer for Lonzo Ball? Maybe Trent Jr? How about for Kyle Kuzma? I

Very interesting! What did Olshey give up to get Chris Paul?

 

Not what the dictionary says but hey, The Merriam Webster is a piece of shit anyway.

nep·o·tism
/ˈnepəˌtizəm/
noun

1. the practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs.
   "his years in office were marked by corruption and nepotism"

 

You have access to the same internet search engines that I do right?

It's common knowledge that Chris Paul was traded to the Clippers when NO was the GM.

https://www.espn.com/los-angeles/nb...rs-new-orleans-hornets-agree-chris-paul-trade

 

Well they're rich so.. They probably bought Walker's ass.

 

Interesting that it includes friends. I was also under the same impression as @Hoopguru that nepotism was for family and cronyism was the word for getting friends in jobs they shouldn't have.

 

Neil is gonna fail once again!

 

Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball and the No. 4 pick is a shit offer. Similar talent can be found through free agency every year.
Ingram is solid for sure, but like many free agents he is a bit of a tweener.
Ball is also a solid player. But good point guards with below average 3 pt shooting can also easily be found.

I am sure they will eventually offer Kuzman but right now they are just trying to boost his stock by saying he is off the table. Hopefully the Pelicans don't fall for it.

 

Here's what I don't get:

Why is it a jinx to say something positive is gonna happen but NOT a jinx when you say something negative will occur?

This is why I don't believe in Jinxes.

 

I see your reverse jinx tho!

 

I’ve worked a couple times in Koehler,WI if that means anything.

 

Even if we get rid of Evan Turner's salary in the process?

 

The agent is supposed to work for the player. In this case, AD works for rich Paul who works for Lebron.

 

The instances previously cited are not examples of nepotism. Both in your job, and I'm assuming your coaching, you demonstrated ability and were therefore pursued. Contacts are very important and can go a long way towards getting a job - nobody is saying that's bad. But, as people have mentioned it sounds like this Rich Paul guy is doing his client more harm than good. Without any knowledge of the guy, I'm guessing he didn't have any experience and was given the job based SOLELY on his connection, rather than any previous work performance. That's nepotism. Jared Kushner/Ivanka Trump having whatever positions they have is nepotism. Nobody said you were benefiting from nepotism.