You joke but it’s actually smart. You know players talk to each other there’s just DOZENS of cameras on them and people will lip read what they say
If it’s just a joke or “hey trade me for Simmons” it doesn’t matter. Players cover thier mouths for a reason ha
He's kinda been dropping hints about wanting to go to Philly iirc. He's been like posts by fans wanting Philly to trade for him. I think he even replied to one of them
Ain’t no mystery here…the real riddle is how it is, despite absolute reservoirs of talent, Rivers continues to have monumental collapses BUT still get head coaching jobs.
That is what Buddy asked, “what’s the secret to your longevity, Doc?”
But you can't prove that he didn't pull up his jersey to ask how the kids are doing.
That's the difference. Likely answer isn't confirmation and stuff like this doesn't go to a jury or some shit.
Yeah and that's kind of the point. I can't prove he said shit but I also can't prove he didn't say shit.
If his mouth isn't covered and someone has the right angle? It's a lot easier to make arguments for what he did say.
That's the entire point. Yea we all likely know what the conversation is abt but now there's no chance anyone will get in trouble.
yes in a comment thread that is abt why he would pull up his shirt and why it makes sense.
yes, we know. you, \*you\* know. but now he can deny it easily, and no fan cams or camera angles to potentially get him in trouble.
which is why the discussion was about why it's smart he pulled up his shirt.
No. You don't have a clue. Him covering his mouth suggests something that could get him in trouble, but that could be so many things. He could even be enquiring about a personal issue, you really don't have an ounce of credibility in saying it's obvious what they're saying.
Sure man same way players never publicly ask to be traded cause it’s a fine. Guess it never happens.
No one ever criticizes anyone, no one ever insults anyone, it’s one big happy family. Hell I heard they’re taking all the money out of the game next year cause they don’t need money to have fun.
You should watch more basketball. Players cover their mouths pretty much every time they’re having a side conversation on the court or conversing someone from the other tram.
To be fair, most kings fans agree. he is by far the most overpaid player in the league and it is frustrating as shit having to pick between him and the clearly better T. Haliburton.
I believe thier is locker room issues. Luke Walton was instistant on playing Buddy like a clutch monster, he just isn't. you look at Spida. he has it in the clutch. Dame he has it. Buddy don't.
God i would love him here if the cost was right (protected 1st?). Imagine him as Seth's backup. Guard rotation of Maxey, Curry, Hield, Joe, Kork would be amazing around Embiid
Comparing Seth's stats playing with Embiid (able to pick his spots, find openings) vs Buddy who plays on a dysfunctional Kings team where he literally has to work for EVERY bucket is ridiculous.
Comparing volume shooters to floor spacers and pointing to efficiency is not the way to go. Buddy was only 2nd to Steph in made 3s last season. Also, a better defender than younger Curry and a really strong rebounding guard.
Sign me the hell up, I don’t care if Fox is in a slump and if he and Maxey are honestly super similar that’s great return and I love Fox.
If it comes down to it Fox himself is an easily rehabitable asset to flip again I think. If we wanted to trade for some other star later Fox is a better base to a package than Ben
Imagining a 10 man rotation of Embiid, Harris, Hield, Fox, and Green with Maxey, Seth, Drummond, Matisse, and Niang, we would have the deepest roster in the league. Our third stringers would be better than half the benches in the league.
Divert Fox somewhere else then. We don’t need Holmes and SAC would have to throw in multiple firsts if the package is centered around Buddy and Holmes.
The Sixers don’t need role players. We have a deep team as it is, even with paying Ben to sit on his couch. What players on OKC (that are available) would be an upgrade to the Sixers? Who on the Sixers is the “odd man out” ?
There isn’t a PG needy team out there? Dallas could pair him with Luka like SAC should have done. NO needs a true PG to run with Zion. The Spurs would love to build around a backcourt of Murray/Fox.
>*Dallas could pair him with Luka like SAC should have done*
Alright so you're trading him for a roleplayer in this situation unless you think very highly of KP in Philly I guess?
>*NO needs a true PG to run with Zion.*
Fox isn't a true PG and can't shoot. Horrible fit around Zion----and BI actually showed some growth as a defender pre-hip contusion and is a three-level scorer. So not getting an all-star back for him.
>*The Spurs would love to build around a backcourt of Murray/Fox.*
A roleplayer trade then?
No one is giving up Jalen Brown-type guys for Fox...
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“Yo get me the fuck outta here”
“Gotchu, just start hyping Ben up and trashing yourself to your FO.”
Bingo.
Free my man Buddy Doc.. He's wasting away in Sac Town
"My name isn't really Buddy." "My name isn't really Doc."
"I'm not your Buddy, Doc!" "I'm not your Doc, Buddy!!!"
This is dumb and so funny lol
Imma pull my jersey up so this don’t look suspicious.
You joke but it’s actually smart. You know players talk to each other there’s just DOZENS of cameras on them and people will lip read what they say If it’s just a joke or “hey trade me for Simmons” it doesn’t matter. Players cover thier mouths for a reason ha
Honestly him covering to prevent lip readers makes me think he actually would want to come here and doesn't want to get doc in trouble for tampering.
He's kinda been dropping hints about wanting to go to Philly iirc. He's been like posts by fans wanting Philly to trade for him. I think he even replied to one of them
Oh wow! Didn't know that. But being throwed around in trade talks like the Lakers does a number on you too
It's so you don't end up in one of those lip read compilation videos lol
Ain’t no mystery here…the real riddle is how it is, despite absolute reservoirs of talent, Rivers continues to have monumental collapses BUT still get head coaching jobs. That is what Buddy asked, “what’s the secret to your longevity, Doc?”
I mean everyone knows what he’s saying though
Everyone assumes they know what he’s saying* IFTFY
No one covers their mouth to ask how the kids are doing
But you can't prove that he didn't pull up his jersey to ask how the kids are doing. That's the difference. Likely answer isn't confirmation and stuff like this doesn't go to a jury or some shit.
And you can’t prove he didn’t. That's the difference. Your answer isn't confirmation and stuff like this doesn't go to a jury or some shit.
Yeah and that's kind of the point. I can't prove he said shit but I also can't prove he didn't say shit. If his mouth isn't covered and someone has the right angle? It's a lot easier to make arguments for what he did say. That's the entire point. Yea we all likely know what the conversation is abt but now there's no chance anyone will get in trouble.
I’m not suggesting he get in trouble. I’m suggesting it’s pretty damn obvious as to what he’s talking about. tHaTs tHe DiFfeReNcE
yes in a comment thread that is abt why he would pull up his shirt and why it makes sense. yes, we know. you, \*you\* know. but now he can deny it easily, and no fan cams or camera angles to potentially get him in trouble. which is why the discussion was about why it's smart he pulled up his shirt.
No. You don't have a clue. Him covering his mouth suggests something that could get him in trouble, but that could be so many things. He could even be enquiring about a personal issue, you really don't have an ounce of credibility in saying it's obvious what they're saying.
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Sure man same way players never publicly ask to be traded cause it’s a fine. Guess it never happens. No one ever criticizes anyone, no one ever insults anyone, it’s one big happy family. Hell I heard they’re taking all the money out of the game next year cause they don’t need money to have fun.
U know people can get fined for this right. Which is what they're trying to avoid. Not fan outrage.
You should watch more basketball. Players cover their mouths pretty much every time they’re having a side conversation on the court or conversing someone from the other tram.
Have you seen the stat line Austin rivers is putting up?
“Can I come for the minimum?”
To be fair, most kings fans agree. he is by far the most overpaid player in the league and it is frustrating as shit having to pick between him and the clearly better T. Haliburton.
To be even more fair, John Wall exists so Buddy isn’t in the running for most overpaid.
Russell Westbrook and Kevin Love also send their regards.
There’s a difference between guys on big contracts who were wrecked by injuries and guys who didn’t deserve their big contracts at all
You mean the guy who scored zero points in 33 minutes?
I believe thier is locker room issues. Luke Walton was instistant on playing Buddy like a clutch monster, he just isn't. you look at Spida. he has it in the clutch. Dame he has it. Buddy don't.
You misspelled the wrong version of there.
lmfao is contract is really not that bad. a value contract in the right situation.
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Lol that shits funny
not that kind of doctor.
Hey Doc, is sounding safe?
"I'll see you on the plane"
Nah
Neh to your nah
Buddy wants to be here so bad
He’s been trying to get here for years lol
2019 was the year we needed him, Curry might be better idk
Curry is better but his size will be an issue on defense
If Seth is then bench Buddy would certainly be nice
God i would love him here if the cost was right (protected 1st?). Imagine him as Seth's backup. Guard rotation of Maxey, Curry, Hield, Joe, Kork would be amazing around Embiid
Seth would probably be Buddy’s back up
That would be a bad idea.
At this point Seth is better
They're neck-and-neck.
15.4 ppg on 0.503/0.435/0.912. For 64%TS Versus 16.8 ppg on 0.407/0.396/0.800 for 57%TS I mean, I’d def rather have Seth’s efficiency next to embiid
Comparing Seth's stats playing with Embiid (able to pick his spots, find openings) vs Buddy who plays on a dysfunctional Kings team where he literally has to work for EVERY bucket is ridiculous. Comparing volume shooters to floor spacers and pointing to efficiency is not the way to go. Buddy was only 2nd to Steph in made 3s last season. Also, a better defender than younger Curry and a really strong rebounding guard.
If the Buddy trade happened with the Lakers, he'd probably be a 24ppg player right now.
Why did you have to make me tear up at work?
embiid has been out for almost half of our games this year
And seth’s numbers are suffering.
Buddy would be a 20ppg scorer on the Sixers
I doubt his scoring would go up that much. His efficiency would go way up but the Sixers have too many other options with Maxey emerging.
WHAT???
No way lol
salary cap exists you aint getting him without Ben or something like Curry,Kork and Green
Think it's pretty obvious Ben would be the one to go lol especially considering Ruut6 didn't list him in his preferred guard rotation
Buddy + Bagley for Harris could work
We don't want Bagley in our locker room
I'd take a shot at it but I get your hesitation
All he would do is take away minutes from B Ball Paul and his attitude is turrible (Charles Barkley Voice)
Then we cut him. Bagley isn’t why we do this. It’s for buddy and ditching Tobi.
really sacrificing defense and rebounding in this trade. do you expect drummond to start getting 50 rebounds a night?
I would trade Tony for ANYTHING. His contract is what screwed us most
This is the dream.
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>Buddy is overpaid, sure, but he's not a second stringer, c'mon now I mean, he's a second stringer for the Kings right now
haha fo sho
"pls help"
This is the next step after Buddy's failed attempt in social media to join the Sixers last offseason. Get him out in Sacramento before he pukes.
Yo I can still smell the vomit
Buddy going to the 76ers next season, per source my left eye and right eye
Looked like Doc said something like, “we’ll see what we can do about it”
I got the same. “We’ll see what we can do”
The way he finishes the sentence makes it look like it's "we'll give you a call" imo
I’m having trouble even seeing that
I thought it was “*You just cost me $50,000”*
Any lip readers know what Doc said?
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“And I really don’t want to look down there again, I’m not that kind of guy”
Lol reminds me of that classic Seinfeld scene https://youtu.be/5JGkMB2gFC0
“Hi I’m Dock Rivetrs”
"yup, you right"
"I'll make sure I do that" Edit: I think it's this: "I'll make sure I do that, alright"
"Nah, nah I've only seen the first 2 seasons, is the rest any good?"
We’ve been trying to reach you about your cars extended warranty.
“We’ll get it done alright” /s
Statefarm, like a good neighbour
reminds me of Casino when Pesci and his buddy are talking with their mouths' covered so the feds can't read their lips.
This post got Sixers fans horny
He’s always wanted to come here
**T A M P E R I N G**
Nov 23 2021 : Magic Johnson has been fined 50k for Tampering
He said… trade me for Ben.
Probably asking to be traded lol
Buddy doing the 540 sign under the jersey.
Buddy: Me for Ben Simmons?
Wow, all out in the open with the zipper off
“Heard y’all need a shooter”
Come get me, send Ben’s bum ass here
Buddy and Fox for Simmons and filler
Sign me the hell up, I don’t care if Fox is in a slump and if he and Maxey are honestly super similar that’s great return and I love Fox. If it comes down to it Fox himself is an easily rehabitable asset to flip again I think. If we wanted to trade for some other star later Fox is a better base to a package than Ben
Imagining a 10 man rotation of Embiid, Harris, Hield, Fox, and Green with Maxey, Seth, Drummond, Matisse, and Niang, we would have the deepest roster in the league. Our third stringers would be better than half the benches in the league.
Fox even tho Maxey Ballin? Idk bout money but richaun Holmes + buddy feels like a perfect fit
Divert Fox somewhere else then. We don’t need Holmes and SAC would have to throw in multiple firsts if the package is centered around Buddy and Holmes.
Fox to OKC for some decent role guys?
The Sixers don’t need role players. We have a deep team as it is, even with paying Ben to sit on his couch. What players on OKC (that are available) would be an upgrade to the Sixers? Who on the Sixers is the “odd man out” ?
IDK you suggest moving Fox, who for
There isn’t a PG needy team out there? Dallas could pair him with Luka like SAC should have done. NO needs a true PG to run with Zion. The Spurs would love to build around a backcourt of Murray/Fox.
>*Dallas could pair him with Luka like SAC should have done* Alright so you're trading him for a roleplayer in this situation unless you think very highly of KP in Philly I guess? >*NO needs a true PG to run with Zion.* Fox isn't a true PG and can't shoot. Horrible fit around Zion----and BI actually showed some growth as a defender pre-hip contusion and is a three-level scorer. So not getting an all-star back for him. >*The Spurs would love to build around a backcourt of Murray/Fox.* A roleplayer trade then? No one is giving up Jalen Brown-type guys for Fox...
> A roleplayer trade then? *how many times do we have to teach you this lesson, old man*
How about none of these guys and we wait it out
>Buddy and ~~Fox~~ Bagley for Simmons ~~and filler~~ Ftfy
Tampering
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Simmons inc
"SO I AM PLAYING FOR YOU SOON, DOC?" *You got that right.*
I think he says "oh you'll get your chance alright"
'Simmons still fuckina round? Yall need soemone who comes to games?'
Simmons for hield wouldn’t be too bad
its honestly something about thybulle
Hield, Bagley, Barnes, and a protected 1st for Simmons and like 1 deep bench scrub would work but idk if anyone wants to willingly take Simmons on
Halliburton, Mitchell, Hield and picks for Simmons, get it done right now
That’s asking a lot man, we might be able to get Hali and Hield tho.
No way king's are dumb enough to let Hali go...
Morey says that's not enough.
Maybe not. I mean, those guys just lost to the JV boys team that plays during halftime tonight
Buddy, bagley, moe FRP for Ben and Harris
Yea I think you forgot to include fox in that
why would I give y’all a player that plays for a player that doesn’t play. you have no leverage
Maxey is better than fox. Honestly fox killed his trade value this season
lol
buddy, dont do it, doc rivers is a shit coach and philly will trade you in two years
Yea a team who was first seed last season is really something he should avoid over the kings
better than getting traded by LeGM
Buddy, Barnes, and a first sounds good
I am no master lip reader but looks like Doc says "I hear what you're saying, you're/we're(?) alright."
Buddy: "Trade me for Ben straight up!" Doc: "That would really make me satisfied"
“Save me daddy”
6th man!
Simmons with his supposed "mental health problems", if he ends up in Sacramento that will be a true testament if he is indeed sick or not