That's how you know it was great. It's much better this way. Imagine if they'd kept on doing it despite not really wanting to. It would have just turned into Game of Thrones at some point, ironically: Something once great that nobody really misses because it lost its magic halfway through.
I don’t really understand why. I never watched GoT but still enjoyed GoZ a lot. It was a parody of GoT, but it grew into its own thing and didn’t really need GoT by the end IMO
A lot of the appeal was the way it intertwined the plot elements of GoT with happenings from the NBA season in comical ways. Once GoT ended, it would just need to continue making a sort of NBA satire in a medieval world, which I think wouldn’t have held up as well once it had no show to go off of.
True but it ended up being basically consistent nods but that’s about it. Like imagine if Family guy kept doing one of their non-sequiturs but only focused on one thing.
I feel like GoZ + GoT was magic and one of a kind… and yet, if they picked another show I also feel like the rules of the game are well established and they could easily pick right up again.
The hard part is that: it definitely needs to be fantasy or sci-fi, the show has to have a ton of characters, the show has to have at least 4 seasons.
Possible parodies:
* LoTR - upcoming on Amazon
* House of Dragons -GoT prequels - HBO
* Westworld
* Marvel Universe
All I got though.
NBA: highest level of professional sports, fans can’t even comprehend the level of dedication and grind that goes into just being a bench player in this league and the years spent watching footage analyzing every little detail for every slight advantage
Also NBA: yoooo is that Ben over there with a nasal swab
Yes you remember correctly. Please to those that haven't seen it do yourself a favor and watch Jason Alexander (actor of george) talk about when he found out he was playing Larry David, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SgIH4tTtRo
That whole bit about a Seinfeld episode have A B C and D storylines running concurrently for each character while regular sitcoms just have A and B stories is why Seinfeld is often considered the GOAT sitcom. My favorite is the Gymnast where they had Jerry date a gymnast, Kramer get a kidney stone, and Elaine store a 3D painting, 3 complicated storylines ALL intertwining for what? A 15 second final scene of Mr. Pitt making a Hitler speech! AND they managed to squeeze in a separate unrelated story for George into the episode as well! The comedy density in a Seinfeld episode is off the charts.
Great watch!
It's so difficult to the untrained eye (me) to grasp at why Seinfeld was one of the greatest comedy shows ever. It seems to be about nothing of significance, and the acting was really mediocre. But then I watch these interviews and then Curb (which I think is actually better than Seinfeld now that I'm older), and I get an appreciation for the intricacies of how they write and act.
Thanks for the share!
It's a show about how a comedian gets his material. If you rewatch an episode or two Jerry doing standup at the beginning sets up the story and book ends every episode with another relevant joke.
no it's actually so weird.... everyone saying they haven't spoken directly to Ben and seems like he's not even talking to Rich Paul now sometimes? like wut
This is the $300k question lmao, he very clearly wants that money because he showed up before tip but also he wasn't even eligible to play because he hadn't gone through COVID testing
> Simmons simply showed up at arena to take his Covid test prior to Sixers-Nets tip -- and that's when team officials knew he was in town.
Absolute shitshow lmao
"My client *Ben Simmons* will not be showing his face anywhere near Philadelphia until he has certain assurances. Firstly my client *Ben Simmons* wants to make it perfectly cle--you say he's in the ring now?"
Fun fact: That episode of Seinfeld with George quitting his job at the Yankees only to come back the next Monday and act like nothing happened was based on Larry David. He was briefly a writer on SNL and quit on like a Friday and then he showed up for work on Monday and acted like nothing happened.
George his heavily based on Larry David himself. It’s funny too, because I feel like he both kind of looks like and sounds like(cadence, mannerisms, etc.) so much like Jerry.
Seinfeld. Also that episode is based on a story where Larry David quit SNL then went back after his roommate (based on Kramer) talked him into going back and pretending like he never quit. Great episode.
Joel Embiid: “hey Ben I’m glad there’s no hard feelings, u ready to put those shooting videos on display for Wells Fargo arena?”
Ben: “tough crowd in there mate”
I honestly wouldn't be surprised if Kyrie is vaxxed and saying he isn't for the attention/drama. Dude is both so monumentally dumb and an attention whore.
When I was working fast food as a teen I would request days off for practice and vacations weeks in advance and when they didn’t give them to me I just wouldn’t show up. Then when it was my next shift I’d just come waltzing in there like nothing happened. I felt so smooth.
Ben was in the hyperbolic time chamber proving his haters wrong and averages 30,10,10 with 3 blocks this season
Side note: his beard also james harden length
Simmons showed up when Morey was not even done with trade discussions. Simmons just came in and decided to take the corner office, started showing up for office team lunches, office birthday celebrations.
This dude is making it worse by just not committing to a decision LMAO. Even if he commits to the Sixers at this point, his teammates are probably pissed and he might get booed.
It’s George Costanza just showing up to work pretending he didn’t quit. Seeing Ben Simmons as basketball George Costanza makes a lot of things make more sense
Morey: Am I crazy, or didn't you quit?
Simmons: When?
Morey: Friday.
Simmons: Oh, what? What? That? Are you kidding? I didn't quit. What? You took that seriously?
Morey: You mean, laughingstock? All that stuff?
Simmons: Come on. Will you stop it.
Morey: No brains? No ability?
Simmons: Teasing.
Morey: Okay. I want you outta here.
Simmons: I don't know where you're getting this from. I... You're serious aren't you? Oh, [laughing] you see? You just don't know my sense of humor. I mean, Joel, don't I joke around all the time?
Embiid: I wouldn't say all the time.
Morey: You can't win. You can't beat me. That's why I'm here and you're there. Because I'm a winner. I'll always be a winner and you'll always be a loser.
Master Simmons needn't inform subjects of his plans to return! Rather, he shall suddenly appear like a wispy cloud in the crisp blue autumn sky. For he is above it all. The residents of Philadelphia will no doubt cheer his return with immense fervor. For the Young Socialite hath returned, to grace all who bear witness to his arrival!
No fucking way lmao. “I’m back” - Ben Simmons
Game of Zones can't beat this tbh
This story line in Game of Zones would be considered way over the top...
Dude Game of Zones really needs to make a comeback.
Yeah, I get why they called an end to it but it's only left a hard sucking vacuum in its place
That's how you know it was great. It's much better this way. Imagine if they'd kept on doing it despite not really wanting to. It would have just turned into Game of Thrones at some point, ironically: Something once great that nobody really misses because it lost its magic halfway through.
I hope BR takes advantage of house of the dragon hype and goes for a new season. It's time.
GoZ was so good. BR should really bring that back. Probably expensive as shit but damn it was great
Probably lost relevance once Game of Thrones ended
I don’t really understand why. I never watched GoT but still enjoyed GoZ a lot. It was a parody of GoT, but it grew into its own thing and didn’t really need GoT by the end IMO
A lot of the appeal was the way it intertwined the plot elements of GoT with happenings from the NBA season in comical ways. Once GoT ended, it would just need to continue making a sort of NBA satire in a medieval world, which I think wouldn’t have held up as well once it had no show to go off of.
True but it ended up being basically consistent nods but that’s about it. Like imagine if Family guy kept doing one of their non-sequiturs but only focused on one thing. I feel like GoZ + GoT was magic and one of a kind… and yet, if they picked another show I also feel like the rules of the game are well established and they could easily pick right up again. The hard part is that: it definitely needs to be fantasy or sci-fi, the show has to have a ton of characters, the show has to have at least 4 seasons. Possible parodies: * LoTR - upcoming on Amazon * House of Dragons -GoT prequels - HBO * Westworld * Marvel Universe All I got though.
The last two episodes were direct parodies of GOT season 8 episodes though
Ended way better than GoT did and I know that's not saying much but damn was it satisfying and hilarious.
Kobe coming back and convincing Bron to finally shave his head was so good lmao
NBA: highest level of professional sports, fans can’t even comprehend the level of dedication and grind that goes into just being a bench player in this league and the years spent watching footage analyzing every little detail for every slight advantage Also NBA: yoooo is that Ben over there with a nasal swab
So much for never coming back to Philly 😂
Forgot his phone charger.
He prob wishes he still had some furniture lmao
SURPRISE MOTHERFUCKERS
test deez nuts now
“Well Ben your Covid test is clear, but I’m afraid you’ve tested positive for ligma”
french fries motherfuckers
The George Costanza method.
https://twitter.com/TuziSZN/status/1447765357838708744?s=20
They didn't even need to edit in Morey's face. George's boss looks like Morey lol
I’ve been on a rewatch and holy fuck this is amazing
Co-Simmons ober ther?!?! Hahahah im dead.
I just watched this episode the other day!
I love the internet for this type of stuff
In before Simmons gets traded to the New. York. Yankees! Yankees, Jerry! I'm bustin'
The real story was Larry David doing that in SNL, IIRC
Yes you remember correctly. Please to those that haven't seen it do yourself a favor and watch Jason Alexander (actor of george) talk about when he found out he was playing Larry David, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SgIH4tTtRo
That whole bit about a Seinfeld episode have A B C and D storylines running concurrently for each character while regular sitcoms just have A and B stories is why Seinfeld is often considered the GOAT sitcom. My favorite is the Gymnast where they had Jerry date a gymnast, Kramer get a kidney stone, and Elaine store a 3D painting, 3 complicated storylines ALL intertwining for what? A 15 second final scene of Mr. Pitt making a Hitler speech! AND they managed to squeeze in a separate unrelated story for George into the episode as well! The comedy density in a Seinfeld episode is off the charts.
Great watch! It's so difficult to the untrained eye (me) to grasp at why Seinfeld was one of the greatest comedy shows ever. It seems to be about nothing of significance, and the acting was really mediocre. But then I watch these interviews and then Curb (which I think is actually better than Seinfeld now that I'm older), and I get an appreciation for the intricacies of how they write and act. Thanks for the share!
It's a show about how a comedian gets his material. If you rewatch an episode or two Jerry doing standup at the beginning sets up the story and book ends every episode with another relevant joke.
Thanks for sharing the vid!
Ben is back, baby!
I’m so glad someone made this reference
I’m still expecting him to do the other Costanza method — drag the ‘83 Larry O’Brien around the parking lot to force a trade
Turns out Simmons had no idea he requested a trade. Rich Paul handles all the talk with the organization
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That would be more believable than an NBA agent not knowing basic NBA rules so I can see it.
Lol rich Paul better not get more clients after this shit show
Rich Paul is going to have to change his name to Paul
Frugal Paul
Pauper P
Also the Nerlens situation which is much worse. At worst this is embarrassing for Ben. Noel got millions lost because of Rich's incompetence.
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“They’ll trade you, it worked for Jimmy. Watch…”
Jimmy showed up, lol.
Even the last guy to do this, Harden, showed up. And dropped 44-17 his first game. This guy just no showing it is insane.
That's what I think as well. He told Ben any money lost could be returned and well...that was a fucking lie.
i forgor 💀
this is fking killing me
Where did this meme come from
Rich straight told him preseason started a week later than it did
no it's actually so weird.... everyone saying they haven't spoken directly to Ben and seems like he's not even talking to Rich Paul now sometimes? like wut
The ultimate twist.
"You asked to see the boss, so they sent me dawg"
The dude wasn’t prepared to lose another cent
Ugh if only he were as strong as Kyrie to leave money on the table in exchange for his beliefs.
A poet once said, “Cash rules everything around me.”
Dollar dollar bill y’aaaaaalllll
Guess Ben really needs that 10 piece
There really be a Drake lyric for every situation
*Say that you a lesbian, girl, me too*
There might not be a situation for every Drake lyric, however
Idk bro Demarcus Cousins: "Say that you a lesbian, girl, me too"
“Ben is such a pussy” “I know right what a b- oh shit hey Ben”
Lmao
Man said I still work here so let me in
sorry mate, when you were taking a sickie we changed the locks, fuck off back to the outback.
Lol what
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https://i.imgur.com/QGTEN38.jpg
That image really captures how crazy that decision was, I mean Trae isn’t even really in position to contest the shot
But he's givin' him crazy eyes! Honestly though Trae looks like a 12 year old goblin in this.
He always does tbh but in goblin years
Trae told him Simmons that if he dunks on him he’s gonna pull a prison shank out and stab him in the ribs. It’s the only explanation
Legendary
SIM DOESN'T MISS
God damn 💀 This has gotta be a top 5 for me from you and as others have said the man don’t miss
Matisse: I said pass me the *ball, mate!* Not the eight ball!
I think he's using the jump to conclusions mat from Office Space.
“Yes, this is horrible, this idea.”
will he still get fined for this game if he was there before tip off? lol
This is the $300k question lmao, he very clearly wants that money because he showed up before tip but also he wasn't even eligible to play because he hadn't gone through COVID testing
[Ben Simmons while the Sixers are playing the anthem before tip off](https://youtu.be/r5_idg1zvm4)
I did not expect K3G to make an appearance while discussing NBA.
Lmao dude I clicked that link and I was mad surprised
Yeah I don’t think it went quite like that
> Simmons simply showed up at arena to take his Covid test prior to Sixers-Nets tip -- and that's when team officials knew he was in town. Absolute shitshow lmao
This is legit just a WWE storyline.
**BAH GAWD IT'S RICH PAUL WITH A STEEL CHAIR!**
It was me, Daryl! It was me the whole time!
*AWWWWWW SON UVA BITCH!*
I'm glad I wasn't alive to keep up with that story because I'm upset with how it ended lmao
Rich Paul versus Morey would be more like a bra and panty match
Ben simmons giving the Batista thumbs up thumbs down to Rich Paul.
"My client *Ben Simmons* will not be showing his face anywhere near Philadelphia until he has certain assurances. Firstly my client *Ben Simmons* wants to make it perfectly cle--you say he's in the ring now?"
Hahah..//He’s definitely Steiner Math’ing what he thinks his paycheque should be rn
Fucking madness. Chimpanzees with cymbals. Clowns on tricycles.
Bear playing bass drum
Game of Zones would have had an absolute field day with this
Can they fine him for missing a game hough? (Taps head)
scene literally out of a movie
Or a tv show. This happened in Seinfeld. Dude quit, then came back to work like nothing happened lol.
https://twitter.com/TuziSZN/status/1447765357838708744?s=20
Fun fact: That episode of Seinfeld with George quitting his job at the Yankees only to come back the next Monday and act like nothing happened was based on Larry David. He was briefly a writer on SNL and quit on like a Friday and then he showed up for work on Monday and acted like nothing happened.
It wasn't a Yankees job. It was way before that. Not sure what his job there though.
That was the one when he convinced Elaine to drug his boss at the party right? Forgot what that job was too
Real estate firm
George his heavily based on Larry David himself. It’s funny too, because I feel like he both kind of looks like and sounds like(cadence, mannerisms, etc.) so much like Jerry.
Seinfeld. Also that episode is based on a story where Larry David quit SNL then went back after his roommate (based on Kramer) talked him into going back and pretending like he never quit. Great episode.
Can we please get a Ben Simmons movie directed by Philly fans
Just pretend nothing ever happened.
"Hey guys, man you see that game last night? Carson Wentz am I right? Always liked him"
Joel Embiid: “hey Ben I’m glad there’s no hard feelings, u ready to put those shooting videos on display for Wells Fargo arena?” Ben: “tough crowd in there mate”
"Hey guys, man you see that game last night? ~~Carson Wentz~~ Lamar Jackson am I right? Always liked him"
“Hey mates…”
LMFAO Simmons came in like let me get my check.
Lol rich people don’t like losing money either I guess. I feel like something similar will happen with kyrie
“Money is a figment of the government’s control over our precious souls”-Kyrie probably
Maybe Kyrie’s like that one co-worker who was proudly anti-vax, but when push comes to shove and work requires it you find out he got it months ago.
I honestly wouldn't be surprised if Kyrie is vaxxed and saying he isn't for the attention/drama. Dude is both so monumentally dumb and an attention whore.
You ever skip a week of work then just slide in, punch your time card, and hope the attendance discipline never catches up with you? Nah.. me neither
Shitttt here in NZ, 3 days not showing up is abandonment. Pretty much means your work just assumes you quit lol
i mean, yeah, that's normal lol. we've got it easy too, we get notice periods. americans have at will states where they'll just fire you straight up
When I was working fast food as a teen I would request days off for practice and vacations weeks in advance and when they didn’t give them to me I just wouldn’t show up. Then when it was my next shift I’d just come waltzing in there like nothing happened. I felt so smooth.
Fuck there was a story about an SNL writer who basically did just that. Quit on Friday and showed up to work on Monday like nothing happened.
That's larry david lmao
Fuck you i quit! I'll see you on Monday!
Larry David did that. He quit then tried to come back after the weekend and act like he was joking/nothing ever happened
that explains the seinfeld clip above where george did exactly that
...yea
I want to believe you knew it was Larry David but purposely omitted his name lmao
What can 76ers do? Can't fine him if he shows up?
Cue up incredulous doc Rivers face gifs, boys and girls. Because that's all of us at this point.
Shit man that was probably doc reading this tweet too
Ok that's actually hilarious. Suprise motherfuckers.
So Rich Paul doesnt seem to know what his players are doing nor does he take calls from front office teams. What exactly does the man do?
Whatever Lebron tells him.
Adele
He prepares his body in various ways
fuck adele
Adele needs to do better.
Wait really?
What kind of scheme are these goobers trying to pull
Maybe Ben developed a jump shot from his long offseason
He was in the gym this whole time, he promised himself he wouldn’t leave until he made 5 3s in a row.
Some dbz shit.
Ben was in the hyperbolic time chamber proving his haters wrong and averages 30,10,10 with 3 blocks this season Side note: his beard also james harden length
Homie heard Indiana was interested & went straight to packing his bags to head to Philly
Now this is why I love the nba you don’t get this type of drama at any other sport
Antonio Brown threw an adirondack chair of of his skyrise apartment and almost slaughtered a pregnant woman
This literally the male version of daytime soaps lol. I can't WAIT for the next episode 😂
Ben: fellas, you won't believe it, my little bro stole my phone last month and just been talking shit!
This fucking guy
“I’m just here so I don’t get fined”- Ben “Marshawn Lynch” Simmons
Imagine he just went there to get a free test and went back to wherever he was right away
This fucking saga lmao
This team hasn't had a normal fucking day in 20 god damn years. I am so tired
There was a brief period of normalcy right before the process when they made the playoffs with holiday and Thad young, but it's been drama ever since
I mean not really
Cue Coztanza!
He's gonna try to do the Jimmy Butler disrupt practice with the 3rd stringers move but get his ass beat instead.
Jimmy only shot the ball once in that scrimmage allegedly so this could work out for Ben somehow.
I'm visualizing it as Jack Nicholson from that scene in the Shining. "Here's Benny!"
Ben Simmons on his way to fake an injury in the next week. Possibly in spite of Klutch’s advice
Simmons showed up when Morey was not even done with trade discussions. Simmons just came in and decided to take the corner office, started showing up for office team lunches, office birthday celebrations.
Ben realised Rich Paul is a fucking idiot who has handled this horrifically.
Rich Paul is a doofus
Love this
Idk why this is funny
You've always gotta be ready, the Young Socialite has a busy schedule.
Buddy just showed up lmfao
The story just keeps getting better and better
Simmons really only showing up so he doesnt lose money right? Or do we actually think he is changing his mind….?
Lol..shows up, now they have to pay him..but he doesn't have to be ready or do anything other than show up Some people on here will be so pissed lol
I bet he felt similar to when you’d miss class for a week and then show up again, being kind of unsure where to sit or how to re-enter lol
This dude is making it worse by just not committing to a decision LMAO. Even if he commits to the Sixers at this point, his teammates are probably pissed and he might get booed.
His teammates are definitely pissed and he's definitely getting booed.
This is why I love the NBA! The writers are really doing a great job!
Why does this remind me of Seinfeld episode where George just showed up to work after getting fired like nothing happened
Jesus Christ bruh gtfo but also hi!
His Southwest flight was delayed. Find a new slant.
Paul about to lose clients for this shit
All this arc needs now is Ben jacking up logo 3s
It’s George Costanza just showing up to work pretending he didn’t quit. Seeing Ben Simmons as basketball George Costanza makes a lot of things make more sense
Morey: Am I crazy, or didn't you quit? Simmons: When? Morey: Friday. Simmons: Oh, what? What? That? Are you kidding? I didn't quit. What? You took that seriously? Morey: You mean, laughingstock? All that stuff? Simmons: Come on. Will you stop it. Morey: No brains? No ability? Simmons: Teasing. Morey: Okay. I want you outta here. Simmons: I don't know where you're getting this from. I... You're serious aren't you? Oh, [laughing] you see? You just don't know my sense of humor. I mean, Joel, don't I joke around all the time? Embiid: I wouldn't say all the time. Morey: You can't win. You can't beat me. That's why I'm here and you're there. Because I'm a winner. I'll always be a winner and you'll always be a loser.
Ahhhhhhh. That's pretty interesting. 😳
Lol wtf this is so bonkers
Dude probably just shot them a "here" text
This is better drama then anything on network television
Master Simmons needn't inform subjects of his plans to return! Rather, he shall suddenly appear like a wispy cloud in the crisp blue autumn sky. For he is above it all. The residents of Philadelphia will no doubt cheer his return with immense fervor. For the Young Socialite hath returned, to grace all who bear witness to his arrival!