Jayhawks in the NBA

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They probably aren't qualified to be moral mentors, but they are certainly qualified to be work ethic mentors. They have absolutely maximized every ounce of talent they possess. Knuckle heads, no doubt. But we have had far more naturally talented/gifted players than them not succeed due to what I perceive as lack of work ethic and focus.
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DeletedUser wrote: Tue Sep 17, 2024 2:30 pm They probably aren't qualified to be moral mentors, but they are certainly qualified to be work ethic mentors. They have absolutely maximized every ounce of talent they possess. Knuckle heads, no doubt. But we have had far more naturally talented/gifted players than them not succeed due to what I perceive as lack of work ethic and focus.
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jokes aside, if Self wants them to be part of the program then i’m good with it

more NBA faces on the bench would seem to be a good thing, generally
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beasley played for KU?!
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I thought it went well with the post above about how some people don't reach their potential.
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i kinda get disgusted by guys that win the genetics lottery and can’t help but squander it away
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Joel inks 3-year $192+M extension
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KUTradition wrote: Fri Sep 20, 2024 8:45 am Joel inks 3-year $192+M extension
Lulz. As long as he keeps wearing Skechers, I wouldn't pay him $5 to play for me.
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KUTradition wrote: Fri Sep 20, 2024 8:45 am Joel inks 3-year $192+M extension
76ers have been notoriously bad with the contracts they've given out. Does this mean embiid probably has injuries and they don't get 3 good years out of him?

(I do think his play has warranted the supermax extension making him one of the highest paid in the league, and the 3 year window makes sense. Probably all he has left playing at this level, hopefully.)
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he should feel free to make 25-50 million dollar donation to his alma mater.
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MICHHAWK wrote: Fri Sep 20, 2024 1:13 pm he should feel free to make 25-50 million dollar donation to his alma mater.
He may want to wait to see who is elected President first.
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RainbowsandUnicorns wrote: Fri Sep 20, 2024 10:18 am
KUTradition wrote: Fri Sep 20, 2024 8:45 am Joel inks 3-year $192+M extension
Lulz. As long as he keeps wearing Skechers, I wouldn't pay him $5 to play for me.
Why?
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Overlander wrote: Fri Sep 20, 2024 8:10 pm
RainbowsandUnicorns wrote: Fri Sep 20, 2024 10:18 am
KUTradition wrote: Fri Sep 20, 2024 8:45 am Joel inks 3-year $192+M extension
Lulz. As long as he keeps wearing Skechers, I wouldn't pay him $5 to play for me.
Why?
Ask Clayton Kershaw and Harry Kane. Injury risk.
I was being somewhat sarcastic but I am leery of a guy with a substantial injury history wearing Skechers.
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i’ve never worn them, but i’d be highly skeptical of their quality relative to Nike, Adidas, etc.

but, gotta get that money
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KUTradition wrote: Sat Sep 21, 2024 7:41 am i’ve never worn them, but i’d be highly skeptical of their quality relative to Nike, Adidas, etc.

but, gotta get that money
Off the shelf. Agree.

I don't imagine what Embiid wears is the same quality/material that are mass produced and sold at Dicks Sporting Goods.
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DeletedUser wrote: Sat Sep 21, 2024 11:55 am
KUTradition wrote: Sat Sep 21, 2024 7:41 am i’ve never worn them, but i’d be highly skeptical of their quality relative to Nike, Adidas, etc.

but, gotta get that money
Off the shelf. Agree.

I don't imagine what Embiid wears is the same quality/material that are mass produced and sold at Dicks Sporting Goods.
What do you think the differences in quality/materials are between the shoes sold in stores and on the Skechers website and the shoes he wears on his feet are?
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I guess I am not a shoe snob.
If they fit, feel good, and don’t look stupid, good enough for me.
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Overlander wrote: Sat Sep 21, 2024 10:18 pm I guess I am not a shoe snob.
If they fit, feel good, and don’t look stupid, good enough for me.
That's how it should be for everybody but if I was paying you 50 million (a lot more over a longer period of time) to play basketball, and you had a history of foot and knee injuries, I wouldn't be happy that you choose to wear garbage shoes.
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I guess my thoughts are, Joel can wear whatever the hell he wants to. And the Sixers can pay him whatever the hell they want to pay him.
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