2023-24 NBA Thread

[MU82]

After my employer had everyone return to the office and declared that they would not be approving remote work for any employees, Mrs. TAMU and I decided we wanted to move back to Milwaukee. I told my boss that I loved my job and would love to continue on remotely from Milwaukee. She said no. I told her that was fine and that I would begin job searching immediately.

Over two years later I'm still working for the same employer, VPNing in from a lounge chair next to my pool in Glendale.

Sometimes you can go into your boss' office and demand procedural changes.

Nicely done, TAMU, and congrats on working on your terms. My son-in-law has a fairly similar story, and is working for his Seattle company while living in Charlotte, which we love because we get to see our grandkids several times a week.

In Doc's defense - seriously - he comes from an era when the boss ruled like a dictator and what he said goes.

Glad to see that these days many employers realize that happy employees who feel they have some say in the way things are done (even if only a tiny say in most cases) are productive employees.

[Frenns Liquor Depot]

After my employer had everyone return to the office and declared that they would not be approving remote work for any employees, Mrs. TAMU and I decided we wanted to move back to Milwaukee. I told my boss that I loved my job and would love to continue on remotely from Milwaukee. She said no. I told her that was fine and that I would begin job searching immediately.

Over two years later I'm still working for the same employer, VPNing in from a lounge chair next to my pool in Glendale.

Sometimes you can go into your boss' office and demand procedural changes.

Anyone who has worked for a large organization has seen things like this.  I would characterize this on the less generous end of an employer rewarding a high performer.

Employees are important and even more important when they are the product--sports owners figured this out a long long long time ago.

[4everwarriors]

After my employer had everyone return to the office and declared that they would not be approving remote work for any employees, Mrs. TAMU and I decided we wanted to move back to Milwaukee. I told my boss that I loved my job and would love to continue on remotely from Milwaukee. She said no. I told her that was fine and that I would begin job searching immediately.

Over two years later I'm still working for the same employer, VPNing in from a lounge chair next to my pool in Glendale.

Sometimes you can go into your boss' office and demand procedural changes.

Ya did that wrong. Shoulda told your boss ta shove the job up her heine, then get fired and collect unemployment, hey?

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Ya did that wrong. Shoulda told your boss ta shove the job up her heine, then get fired and collect unemployment, hey?

That's a weird response but best of luck if you ever take that approach

[Jockey]

Ya did that wrong. Shoulda told your boss ta shove the job up her heine, then get fired and collect unemployment, hey?

You CC can't collect unemployment in that case.

[Herman Cain]

Holiday to Celts
https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1708511470542037182?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1708511470542037182%7Ctwgr%5E22ac3b2d5f2daa244d0f77e11de8e338b3da35fd%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2F247sports.com%2Fcollege%2Fmarquette%2Fboard%2F104085%2FContents%2Fot-bucks-trade-for-dame--217008967%2F%3Fpage%3D1

[MuggsyB]

Wow.  I think Boston now has the edge over Milwaukee.  Although they did get rid of Robert Williams. But that team can be scary good if Porzingas holds up. 

[MUfan12]

Wow.  I think Boston now has the edge over Milwaukee.  Although they did get rid of Robert Williams. But that team can be scary good if Porzingas holds up.

They have a great starting five. After that...

[Herman Cain]

Wow.  I think Boston now has the edge over Milwaukee.  Although they did get rid of Robert Williams. But that team can be scary good if Porzingas holds up.

Celts updated Depth Chart

https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nba/boston-celtics/updated-celtics-depth-chart-after-jrue-holiday-trade-with-blazers/556007/?amp=1

[MU82]

It's juicy that Holiday will be on the East's other big contender. Bucks-Celtics games will be even more must-see TV.

[wadesworld]

Love Jrue. Hate he's on the Celtics.

[reinko]

Serviceable backup guard signed by the Bucks today, Cam Payne.

[MuggsyB]

Serviceable backup guard signed by the Bucks today, Cam Payne.

This absolutely helps imo. 

[MuggsyB]

They have a great starting five. After that...

True, but I'm not sure the Bucks do either. 

Guarding then is going to be a bitch.  Remember Derrick White was their most consistent player in the playoffs.  That's an evil S-5. 

[MU82]

This, involving Hornets bench player (and former Shaka Smart big recruit at Texas) Kai Jones:

https://theathletic.com/4915411/2023/09/30/hornets-kai-jones-status-nba/

The Charlotte Hornets are expected to have 2021 first-round pick Kai Jones away from the team indefinitely and there's no timetable for his return, according to league sources. Jones will miss camp due to personal reasons and the team remains in communication with him.

Jones went viral on Instagram Live in early September for a clip in which he was seen sweating and speaking quickly, while appearing to say the Hornets would not trade him. He later denied being on drugs or intoxicated in a post on X, formerly Twitter, on Sept. 11.

[forgetful]

Wow.  I think Boston now has the edge over Milwaukee.  Although they did get rid of Robert Williams. But that team can be scary good if Porzingas holds up.

Can't help but wonder if Milwaukee's move, which had to be done, may have also cemented a title for Boston.

[MuggsyB]

Can't help but wonder if Milwaukee's move, which had to be done, may have also cemented a title for Boston.

He does seem like a perfect fit for that squad.  I think it's really close between the Bucks and tbe C's.  If Middleton can get back to playing at his 2021 level the Bucks can take them out but that's a big question mark.  I think the Bucks absolutely made the right move and hopefully the can sign Giannis long-term. 

Call me crazy but I actually think Giannis' defense with Middleton's consistency are the two most important factors if they're gonna do some net cutting.  Giannis is the rare player that has the ability to dominate on both ends.  I don't think he was completely locked in last year at times.  He must eliminate opposing players and destroy their will and any grandiose plans of keeping him from a second chip.  I expect him drop the hammer a la  the 2021 playoffs with regularity. 

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

The Bucks had to do something to show Giannis that they wanted to improve the team. They had to have know that trading him back east was a possibility.

[HutchwasClutch]

Think it all comes down to health come playoff time for the Bucks.  Because last two playoffs since their title, Giannis and Middleton missed significant time.   

If the Bucks can keep Giannis, Dame, Middleton, and Lopez healthy, they're the best team and will win it all again.

[HutchwasClutch]

They have a great starting five. After that...

Yeah, it's very bleak after Derrick White and Horford, whichever is the 5th starter And Horford is 37 and cannot be counted on every night anymore. 

The best reserves are otherwise listed as Hauser, Kornet, and Pritchard.  That's barely G League good. 

[Jockey]

Holiday is a great player, but the C's lost a lot of grit and toughness getting rid of Smart and both Williams.

[MU82]

The best reserves are otherwise listed as Hauser, Kornet, and Pritchard.  That's barely G League good.

It's early. They still have plenty of time to trade for Joey.

[PointWarrior]

Wow.  I think Boston now has the edge over Milwaukee.  Although they did get rid of Robert Williams. But that team can be scary good if Porzingas holds up.

You're afraid of the Celtics every season...

[wadesworld]

Jrue is a HUGE upgrade over Smart. And with him getting to be the 4th or even 5th option on offense should make him more efficient offensively.

[MuggsyB]

I have to say the Milwaukee/Boston match-up is really good for the NBA.  I cannot think of anything in recent years as exciting as these two teams battling both in the reg season and playoffs.  It's absolute must see TV.  And there are obviously some intriguing rivalries in the West.