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jesmu84

#2100
June 03, 2025, 09:28:41 AM
Quote from: MuggsyB on June 03, 2025, 08:17:15 AMNepotism exists everywhere.  But has been in the Boston front office for some time. 

How can nepotism exist in a pure meritocracy like the USA?

Uncle Rico

#2101
June 03, 2025, 10:52:30 AM
Quote from: jesmu84 on June 03, 2025, 09:28:41 AMHow can nepotism exist in a pure meritocracy like the USA?

Beats a DEI hire
"Things that take place in the home, they call crime ... If a man has a little fight with the wife, they say this was a crime, see?"

JWags85

#2102
June 03, 2025, 11:06:48 AM
Quote from: MU82 on June 03, 2025, 03:51:15 AMI agree it's not a valid comparison. But I also think it's legit to wonder if Austin would have gotten that job were his last name not Ainge.

This new Jazz gig?  Very possibly.  Its not like he got an assistant GM job with an NBA team at 24.  He had a bunch of lower level gigs before joining the Cs and then worked his way up, including years after Danny left the organization.

Nepotism and meritocracy don't have to be mutually exclusive.  Plenty of people get a job from a connection, familial or otherwise, and excel from that point...just like plenty of nepotism-fueled careers completely fizzle out.  I know of two people who got sought after finance jobs early in their 20s due to family corrections who suddenly decided to "leave" the field a few years later to pursue notably less impressive jobs.

Butt Johnson

#2103
June 03, 2025, 12:30:45 PM
Quote from: jesmu84 on June 03, 2025, 09:28:41 AMHow can nepotism exist in a pure meritocracy like the USA?

I'd much rather my large wet son inherit my family dental business than some ETHNIC buying it
#BanGBWarrior

The Sultan

#2104
June 03, 2025, 01:40:42 PM
Tibs out as Knicks coach.
"I am one of those who think the best friend of a nation is he who most faithfully rebukes her for her sins—and he her worst enemy, who, under the specious and popular garb of patriotism, seeks to excuse, palliate, and defend them" - Frederick Douglass

The Sultan

#2105
June 03, 2025, 01:41:01 PM
Quote from: Shaka Shart on June 03, 2025, 12:30:45 PMI'd much rather my large wet son inherit my family dental business than some ETHNIC buying it

Make sure to cash the check quickly though.
"I am one of those who think the best friend of a nation is he who most faithfully rebukes her for her sins—and he her worst enemy, who, under the specious and popular garb of patriotism, seeks to excuse, palliate, and defend them" - Frederick Douglass

Jockey

#2106
June 03, 2025, 01:43:27 PM
Quote from: The Sultan on June 03, 2025, 01:40:42 PMTibs out as Knicks coach.

Gotta be a personality deal.

The Sultan

#2107
June 03, 2025, 01:59:01 PM
Quote from: Jockey on June 03, 2025, 01:43:27 PMGotta be a personality deal.

A defensive coach isn't great if a team can't play defense. Wonder if Hurley takes this one.
"I am one of those who think the best friend of a nation is he who most faithfully rebukes her for her sins—and he her worst enemy, who, under the specious and popular garb of patriotism, seeks to excuse, palliate, and defend them" - Frederick Douglass

Billy Hoyle

#2108
June 03, 2025, 02:13:09 PM
Quote from: The Sultan on June 03, 2025, 01:59:01 PMA defensive coach isn't great if a team can't play defense. Wonder if Hurley takes this one.

First call has to go to Brad Stevens. Make him say no.
"Kevin thinks 'mother' is half a word." - Mike Deane

The Sultan

#2109
June 03, 2025, 02:35:59 PM
I can't think of a more generic and uninspiring than the new Orlando Magic logo.
"I am one of those who think the best friend of a nation is he who most faithfully rebukes her for her sins—and he her worst enemy, who, under the specious and popular garb of patriotism, seeks to excuse, palliate, and defend them" - Frederick Douglass

cheebs09

#2110
June 03, 2025, 02:36:31 PM
Quote from: The Sultan on June 03, 2025, 01:59:01 PMA defensive coach isn't great if a team can't play defense. Wonder if Hurley takes this one.

I think he's much more likely to take this than the Lakers. Close to home, 3Peat not possible at UCONN, and not having to deal with LeBron.

Butt Johnson

#2111
June 03, 2025, 02:40:53 PM
Quote from: The Sultan on June 03, 2025, 02:35:59 PMI can't think of a more generic and uninspiring than the new Orlando Magic logo.

I think the new jerseys are pretty great though. Good mix of old and new.
#BanGBWarrior

tower912

#2112
June 03, 2025, 02:57:03 PM
Thibodeau had hit his ceiling.  And he does not win the hearts of the fanbase.
Luke 6:45   ...A good man produces goodness from the good in his heart; an evil man produces evil out of his store of evil.   Each man speaks from his heart's abundance...

It is better to be fearless and cheerful than cheerless and fearful.

Uncle Rico

#2113
June 03, 2025, 03:21:10 PM
The Knicks have to call Gregg McDermott
"Things that take place in the home, they call crime ... If a man has a little fight with the wife, they say this was a crime, see?"

cheebs09

#2114
June 03, 2025, 03:44:37 PM
Quote from: Uncle Rico on June 03, 2025, 03:21:10 PMThe Knicks have to call Gregg McDermott

But seriously, can they call Doc?

Jay Bee

#2115
June 03, 2025, 03:53:38 PM
Tyler's parents wrote a letter

Great season(s) for them, but he can be frustrating as sh1t to watch as a fan.
The portal is NOT closed.

MuggsyB

#2116
June 03, 2025, 05:45:35 PM
Would Jay Wright take that job? 

Uncle Rico

#2117
June 03, 2025, 05:53:32 PM
Quote from: MuggsyB on June 03, 2025, 05:45:35 PMWould Jay Wright take that job? 

No
"Things that take place in the home, they call crime ... If a man has a little fight with the wife, they say this was a crime, see?"

The Sultan

#2118
June 03, 2025, 05:53:57 PM
Quote from: MuggsyB on June 03, 2025, 05:45:35 PMWould Jay Wright take that job? 

I doubt he would be a good fit. Apparently he was a bit of a micromanager.
"I am one of those who think the best friend of a nation is he who most faithfully rebukes her for her sins—and he her worst enemy, who, under the specious and popular garb of patriotism, seeks to excuse, palliate, and defend them" - Frederick Douglass

MU82

#2119
June 03, 2025, 05:57:23 PM
Quote from: MuggsyB on June 03, 2025, 05:45:35 PMWould Jay Wright take that job? 

Why? He's already got generational wealth, and he's being paid big money for an easy gig now.
"It's not how white men fight." - Tucker Carlson

"Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism." - George Washington

"In a time of deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." - George Orwell

MuggsyB

#2120
June 03, 2025, 06:02:55 PM
Quote from: MU82 on June 03, 2025, 05:57:23 PMWhy? He's already got generational wealth, and he's being paid big money for an easy gig now.

Double generational wealth?  And additional prestige.  But I do think it's a longshot.

Mike Malone?

Uncle Rico

#2121
June 03, 2025, 06:18:31 PM
Quote from: MuggsyB on June 03, 2025, 06:02:55 PMDouble generational wealth?  And additional prestige.  But I do think it's a longshot.

Mike Malone?

Greg Gard is the first call I'm making.  He just gets it done
"Things that take place in the home, they call crime ... If a man has a little fight with the wife, they say this was a crime, see?"

GB Warrior

#2122
June 03, 2025, 06:21:47 PM
Quote from: MuggsyB on June 03, 2025, 06:02:55 PMDouble generational wealth?  And additional prestige.  But I do think it's a longshot.

Mike Malone?

US Catholic Church is back, boys, despite Tim Dolan's best efforts

tower912

#2123
June 03, 2025, 06:26:52 PM
Shaka.


Somebody with experience and a thick skin.
Luke 6:45   ...A good man produces goodness from the good in his heart; an evil man produces evil out of his store of evil.   Each man speaks from his heart's abundance...

It is better to be fearless and cheerful than cheerless and fearful.

MuggsyB

#2124
June 03, 2025, 06:50:16 PM
Quote from: GB Warrior on June 03, 2025, 06:21:47 PMUS Catholic Church is back, boys, despite Tim Dolan's best efforts

Huh?  I'm lost. 
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