OT: Other Sports: Broncos, Nuggets, Rockies, etc...Part VI

[Pokecheque]

My old man’s all time favorite athlete. His impact on the game and American culture in general cannot be understated.

 

[5280]

There’s a pretty neat deal going on tonight on ESPN regarding the old Negro League’s Rickwood Field in Birmingham, AL. They are playing a legit MLB game at the stadium. It should be worth checking out and especially now that it coincides with Mays’ death since he played on the same field when he was younger.

 

[henchman21]

There’s a pretty neat deal going on tonight on ESPN regarding the old Negro League’s Rickwood Field in Birmingham, AL. They are playing a legit MLB game at the stadium. It should be worth checking out and especially now that it coincides with Mays’ death since he played on the field when he was younger.

Stuff like this and Field of Dreams games are really neat for the MLB to do.

 

[expatriatedtexan]

Stuff like this and Field of Dreams games are really neat for the MLB to do.

Although they won't ever do it again because of ticket revenue, that was the huge appeal of the Lake Tahoe game for me. Seeing an NHL rink setup in such a beautiful outdoor location was basically a love letter to the idea of pond hockey.

 

[henchman21]

Although they won't ever do it again because of ticket revenue, that was the huge appeal of the Lake Tahoe game for me. Seeing an NHL rink setup in such a beautiful outdoor location was basically a love letter to the idea of pond hockey.

The NHL has been trying to figure out a way to have the Battle of Alberta at Lake Louise for about a decade now. I bet it'll happen at some point.

 

[famicommander]

Because the NBA salary cap is the dumbest thing ever, the Nuggets will decline their 1 year minimum option on Vlatko Cancar's contract but then sign him to a new minimum contract that will, for some reason, actually pay him more money but at a lower salary cap hit than if we had picked up the option.

 

[famicommander]

Basketball Index graded out Peyton Watson as the #1 rim-protecting forward in the NBA last season and Christian Braun as the #7 rim-protecting guard.

 

[famicommander]

Reggie Jackson has picked up his 1 year player option so he'll be back unless they can trade him (I hope they trade him).

 

[henchman21]

Reggie Jackson has picked up his 1 year player option so he'll be back unless they can trade him (I hope they trade him).

I can’t imagine the 1973 AL MVP is going to add much.

 

[expatriatedtexan]

I can’t imagine the 1973 AL MVP is going to add much.

I used to love his candy-bar.

 

[Markster]

I can’t imagine the 1973 AL MVP is going to add much.

He should be very good in October to get the season started.

 

[Pokecheque]

I can’t imagine the 1973 AL MVP is going to add much.

He was an assassin too y'know...

 

[BobRossColton]

So who will the nuggets be drafting tonight?

 

[Grackle Party]

So who will the nuggets be drafting tonight?

ESPN

DaRon Holmes II, PF/C, Dayton | Age: 21.8

Most NBA teams are operating under the assumption that Holmes has received a promise from the Nuggets, as he canceled a half-dozen workouts shortly after the NCAA withdrawal deadline, a scenario that is similar to what we saw play out last year with Jalen Pickett.

Holmes (6-foot-10 in shoes) has skills as a pick-and-roll finishing, floor-spacing big man who can pass and create off the dribble, giving him intriguing versatility. -- Givony

 

[henchman21]

ESPN

DaRon Holmes II, PF/C, Dayton | Age: 21.8

Most NBA teams are operating under the assumption that Holmes has received a promise from the Nuggets, as he canceled a half-dozen workouts shortly after the NCAA withdrawal deadline, a scenario that is similar to what we saw play out last year with Jalen Pickett.

Holmes (6-foot-10 in shoes) has skills as a pick-and-roll finishing, floor-spacing big man who can pass and create off the dribble, giving him intriguing versatility. -- Givony

Legit my favorite measurement

 

[JWK]

DaRon Holmes to the Nuggets was the worst kept secret for like 2 weeks

 

[BobRossColton]

7 ft wingspan is nice..

 

[Muffin]

Nba trades are so insane. Three 2nd picks to move up a few spots.

 

[famicommander]

Nba trades are so insane. Three 2nd picks to move up a few spots.

We needed to jettison some 2nd rounders anyway. We don't need a bunch of Tysons and Picketts cluttering up the roster.

Now we need to find a team dumb enough to trade for Zeke.

 

[hockeyfish]

Nba trades are so insane. Three 2nd picks to move up a few spots.

Bla Blabla has been traded for 12 1st round picks, 47 2nd round picks, and the signing rights to all people living in Estonia. Bla Blabla is expected to be bought out of his contract after the trade, resulting in a cap benifit of 12.3 trillion.

 

[The Merchant]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1806154272825892993

 

[willy702]

Nba trades are so insane. Three 2nd picks to move up a few spots.

More a statement that they have zero use for any more 2nds. Already got a bunch of them sitting on the end of the bench with little hope of getting into the rotation.

 

[willy702]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1806154272825892993

Funny not one highlight gives me confidence of what he'll do as a Nugget player. Lots of iso-ball, virtually no movement to the basket to receive a pass. The threes look kinda timid and at college length makes me think they may not go down as much in the pros. I guess the only offset is that he may not see the floor much when Joker is out there so some bully ball might be ok.

Team is strapped now and can't really do much other than hope draft picks work out I suppose. Backup centers are pretty easy to get and kinda undervalued with the way the game has gone.

 

[BobRossColton]

Funny not one highlight gives me confidence of what he'll do as a Nugget player. Lots of iso-ball, virtually no movement to the basket to receive a pass. The threes look kinda timid and at college length makes me think they may not go down as much in the pros. I guess the only offset is that he may not see the floor much when Joker is out there so some bully ball might be ok.

Team is strapped now and can't really do much other than hope draft picks work out I suppose. Backup centers are pretty easy to get and kinda undervalued with the way the game has gone.

Some defensive play or receiving would of been nice.

 

[MaKarter]

Funny not one highlight gives me confidence of what he'll do as a Nugget player. Lots of iso-ball, virtually no movement to the basket to receive a pass. The threes look kinda timid and at college length makes me think they may not go down as much in the pros. I guess the only offset is that he may not see the floor much when Joker is out there so some bully ball might be ok.

Team is strapped now and can't really do much other than hope draft picks work out I suppose. Backup centers are pretty easy to get and kinda undervalued with the way the game has gone.

You can find much better video of him that shows his fit with the Nuggets. He is a good screener and uses open space really well. Add in the pick and roll and pick and pop ability with the big dunks then you have someone the Nuggets loved.