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Season Journal
Standings
| # | Team | W | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit Engine-Roar | 15 | 0 | 30 |
| 2 | Oklahoma City Treasure-Chest | 13 | 2 | 26 |
| 3 | Boston Ring-Chasers | 12 | 3 | 24 |
| 4 | San Antonio Skyscrapers | 11 | 4 | 22 |
| 5 | Houston Blast-Off | 9 | 6 | 18 |
| 6 | New York Over-Timers | 9 | 6 | 18 |
| 7 | Denver Horse-Track | 8 | 7 | 16 |
| 8 | Toronto Border-Patrol | 8 | 7 | 16 |
| 9 | Cleveland Twin-Towers | 7 | 8 | 14 |
| 10 | Los Angeles Nursing-Home | 7 | 8 | 14 |
| 11 | Hdb | 6 | 9 | 12 |
| 12 | Minnesota Ice-Wall | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| 13 | Miami Heart-Attack | 4 | 11 | 8 |
| 14 | Philadelphia Injury-Report | 3 | 12 | 6 |
| 15 | Phoenix No-Defense | 2 | 13 | 4 |
| 16 | Orlando Magic-Beans | 1 | 14 | 2 |
Pre-season
Buckle up, pull your visor down, and clench everything you've got because tonight we are NOT talking about some pickup game at the park. Hell no. We're talking about an arena shaking so hard the neighbors called the cops three times before tip-off. We're talking about a franchise built on decades of sweat, tears, heart-stopping buzzer-beaters, and Draft picks so bold that half the league thought they'd lost their minds. And yet, here they are, back and hungrier than ever. Ladies and gentlemen... Hdb! Yeah sure, it's a team sport, we all agree on that. But when you've got Wilt Chamberlain on your roster, the word "team" basically means him plus four guys who pass him the ball. Standing at 216 cm, a first step more explosive than a rocket launch, and a fadeaway so silky that even the defenders applaud as they watch him score. Scouts had this dude flagged at 14. By 16, he was beating pros. Today? He's embarrassing them. What kills you about this guy is that he makes basketball look easy. You watch him and you think "well yeah, it's simple." And then you realize the defender in front of him is 6'9", runs a 4.4 forty, and he just dropped a step-back in his face like he was dribbling against a traffic cone at practice. It's not ease, it's absolute mastery disguised as nonchalance. And damn, is it beautiful to watch. Moment of truth, folks. You see the guy at the end of the bench, the one who looks completely lost among the giants? That's Trick Williams. A professional wrestler in civilian life. The kind of guy who handles steel chair better than a basketball, and who somehow ended up on a professional roster because the coach "had a vision." A vision, ladies and gentlemen. Probably somewhere between his second and third mojito at the All-Star Weekend party. Trick Williams has a unique playing style: he runs a lot, understands very little, and has an unfortunate tendency to treat canvas ring and the basketball exact same way. The fans already love him. Not for his stats (he has none) but because every time he steps on the court, it's Christmas morning. The budget here is absolutely insane, we're talking stratosphere money. This is Warriors and Suns territory. These guys are so loaded they've triggered the Second Apron: the league literally forbids them from signing free agents or combining salaries in trades. They have zero flexibility, handcuffed by their own damn wealth. It's "championship or crash and burn," no in-between.
Matchday 1 — vs Detroit Engine-Roar
82-126 (L)
Trick Williams locks eyes with the opponent! The stare of a professional wrestler who means business!
A thunderous slam from Stephen Curry goes in and out! Heartbreaking from downtown!
Wilt Chamberlain, this big fella, gets stripped at the buzzer! Heavy feet exposed!
This top-tier talent Stephen Curry caught ball-watching! Backdoor cut for an easy score!
Trick Williams blows past the towel! This raw talent showing shaky emotions under pressure!
Halftime! Wilt Chamberlain walks barefoot on the cold tunnel tiles. Little scoop: Wilt Chamberlain collects Pokemon cards. That Charizard is worth more than his first contract. Break's over, the players take their positions.
Wilt Chamberlain, this world-class player, sends the leather wide! The touch is off tonight!
This league veteran Steve can't close out! The legs are shot at the top of the key!
Steve dribbles carelessly and gets stripped! Another giveaway!
Rick Barry slams the basketball in frustration! Tendency to force bad shots on full display!
This respected competitor Rick Barry leaves the arena with head held high. Fought to the end.
Trick Williams punches his locker when he gets to the locker room. Wilt Chamberlain slides down the wall to the floor. As for me, I powered through three coffees and a gas station sandwich. The glamorous life of sports journalism. That's a wrap! And now, 'The Price Is Right: Why Nobody Answers the Phone Anymore.'
Matchday 2 — vs Miami Heart-Attack
123-84 (W)
This up-and-coming baller Steve gets the crowd going early! The energy is building!
Trick Williams gets the friendly bounce! Even the Wilson respects a professional wrestler!
Wilt Chamberlain, this reliable star, manipulates the defense and drops the dime! Night-in night-out consistency!
Wilt Chamberlain, this giant, uses every inch to deliver an off-balance shot!
Wilt Chamberlain a charge taken with authority! This mountain of a man protecting the paint!
Into the tunnel. Trick Williams grabs a banana on the way and devours it. Little secret: Trick Williams watches cat videos between quarters. Says it's relaxing. The show goes on. Players take position. Silence. Whistle.
Stephen Curry, this versatile guy, glides to from downtown for a silky thunderous slam!
This established player Rick Barry puts the exclamation point! A free throw in transition!
This player on the come-up Rick Barry accidentally dunks on the wrong basket! Confusion!
Trick Williams, this dude out of nowhere, with the signature victory dance! The fans love it!
Wilt Chamberlain, this walking skyscraper, acknowledges the fans! A crowd fully behind them! A fist pump toward the bench!
Stephen Curry and Trick Williams chest bump so hard they each fly back three meters. On my end, I discovered the arena's coffee machine was broken. The game nearly went uncommentated. Good evening! Coming up: 'Dancing with the Stars: My Cousin's Wedding Edition.' Open bar.
Matchday 3 — vs Orlando Magic-Beans
135-89 (W)
The game begins and Rick Barry is ready! You can see a killer instinct written all over his face!
Wilt Chamberlain, this walking skyscraper, takes over along the baseline. A free throw! That's elite!
This raw talent Trick Williams connects on the pick-and-roll! Assist for a layup!
Wilt Chamberlain, this guy everybody knows, drops a fadeaway jumper under the basket! Pure artistry!
Rick Barry forces the shot-clock violation! Silky smooth technique on full display!
Rest time. Steve isolates in a corner of the locker room, headphones on. Juicy intel: Steve turned down an endorsement deal because he'd have to wear a mascot costume. Second half! The crowd is on its feet, and so are the players.
Stephen Curry strings together a bank shot from way beyond the arc. That dawg mentality on full display!
Rick Barry, this dude putting the league on notice, still going full throttle! No mercy tonight!
Wilt Chamberlain shoots the free throw and hits the top of the backboard! Yikes!
This well-respected player Rick Barry raises the arms in triumph! A finger to the lips to hush the crowd! The crowd follows!
Steve walks off the palace of hoops victorious! This guy with a proven track record owns this moment!
Steve, Rick Barry, and Wilt Chamberlain pose for a group photo at center court. Nobody has a phone. As for me, I powered through three coffees and a gas station sandwich. The glamorous life of sports journalism. That's all! Coming up: 'Hotel Hell: Airbnb With No Lock Edition.' Chills guaranteed.
Matchday 4 — vs Philadelphia Injury-Report
105-96 (W)
Trick Williams huddles with the team! Huddling up, the professional wrestler strategizes!
Wilt Chamberlain fades away and it's a pull-up jumper! This All-Star caliber talent proving the doubters wrong!
Stephen Curry forces the step-out-of-bounds! This headliner hawking the ball!
Trick Williams, this total unknown, drives and kicks! Perfect assist for a devastating dunk!
Steve fades away to the weak side! This established player exploiting the rotation!
End of the second quarter. Wilt Chamberlain is breathing so loud you can hear it from here. Anecdote: Wilt Chamberlain threw up before his first pro game. No more pre-game burgers ever since. We're back! The DJ cranks the volume, the players charge onto the court.
Stephen Curry fades away past the defense for a step-back three! Size advantage from this this tweener!
This player making noise Rick Barry has the arena rocking! A boiling cauldron off the charts!
This max-contract guy Wilt Chamberlain tips it to the teammate! An off-the-charts basketball IQ on full display!
Trick Williams bridges two worlds: the canvas ring and a bucket, bound by passion!
Wilt Chamberlain can breathe! The win is secured, it's over!
Wilt Chamberlain dumps his Gatorade on Steve who screams because it was cold. Trick Williams piles on. I spent this entire evening standing because my chair has been broken for three games. Nobody fixes it. Alright, good night! Up next: 'Planet Earth: Exploring the World from My Couch.' Immersive documentary.
Matchday 5 — vs Phoenix No-Defense
116-100 (W)
Steve dunks with energy from the opening whistle! This established player locked in!
Trick Williams scoops it up and in! The touch of a professional wrestler with the canvas ring!
Wilt Chamberlain with the chase-down defensive stop! What athleticism!
Steve with the touch pass! This player making noise barely had the Spalding and found the man!
Stephen Curry shoots the ball out of the trap! A killer instinct under pressure!
The players disappear. Steve has a makeshift neck brace out of a towel. Anecdote: Steve fell asleep on the bench during an exhibition game. Still got named MVP. Resetting the counters for this second half. Well, not really.
Rick Barry, this guy with a proven track record, absolutely nails a layup driving to the hoop! Take a bow!
This All-Star caliber talent Wilt Chamberlain acknowledges the fans! A Finals-like atmosphere of mutual respect!
Trick Williams motivates from the floor! Motivation of a professional wrestler who refuses to lose!
This league veteran Rick Barry is living their best moment right now at the buzzer!
Stephen Curry pumps the fist as the buzzer goes! This world-class player savors the win!
Steve does a handstand. Rick Barry holds him by the feet. The crowd holds its breath. I spent the evening explaining basketball rules to my new intern. He still thinks you can walk with the ball. See you at the next game! In the meantime: 'Pawn Stars: Selling a Pen Without a Cap.'
Matchday 6 — vs Los Angeles Nursing-Home
93-131 (L)
Trick Williams announces themselves! The professional wrestler has arrived and the building knows it!
Rick Barry forces a layup off the pick and roll! This player making noise trying too hard!
Wilt Chamberlain charges right into the defender! Turnover! Injury-prone body when controlling pace!
Stephen Curry gambles for the steal and pays the price! Lack of consistency!
Steve, this tweener, throws the hands up! Exasperated under the basket!
Halftime. Stephen Curry throws his towel on the floor walking in. Confession: Stephen Curry believes the away locker room is haunted. Refuses to go in alone. Resetting the counters for this second half. Well, not really.
Stephen Curry forces a bad bucket! This multi-time All-Star needs to trust teammates!
Rick Barry, this walking skyscraper, is drenched in sweat! Emptying the tank!
Steve, this solid build, telegraphs the pass! Intercepted on the low block!
Stephen Curry glares at the scoreboard! This headliner not happy with the situation!
This established player Steve shakes hands and moves on. In the end, injury-prone body proved costly.
Stephen Curry mutters 'damn' under his breath. Steve says 'yeah' in the same tone. On my end, I discovered the arena's coffee machine was broken. The game nearly went uncommentated. Thanks for watching. Coming up: '48 Hours: The Secret Life of Roundabouts.' Essential viewing.
Matchday 7 — vs Toronto Border-Patrol
109-115 (L)
Trick Williams stretches center court! Loosening up, the professional wrestler is getting ready!
Stephen Curry drives but overcooks it! Occasional mental lapses showing up again!
Steve loses the leather in traffic! This league veteran can't afford that!
Stephen Curry, this versatile guy, can't keep up with the speed! Limited stamina exposed!
Steve scores with freakish explosiveness. A devastating dunk from mid-range! Too smooth!
Halftime whistle. Steve has dried blood on his elbow but plays tough. Rumor has it Steve tried to recruit the pizza delivery guy for the team. The guy was 6'9". Here they come. You can read the determination on their faces.
This guy everybody knows Stephen Curry stares at the ref! That look could freeze water!
Rick Barry spins the pill awkwardly! The touch just isn't there for this well-respected player!
This multi-time All-Star Wilt Chamberlain with the savvy veteran play! Pure God-given talent experience showing!
Wilt Chamberlain short-arms the shot from fatigue! This max-contract guy has nothing left!
Stephen Curry walks off in silence. This bonafide star gave it all but it wasn't enough.
Rick Barry sits on the bench, staring into nothing. Trick Williams has his head in his hands. During the break, I tried doing crunches behind the console. My back remembers. We're packing up. Time for the late-night feature: 'Unsolved Mysteries: Where Is My Left Sock.'
Matchday 8 — vs Minnesota Ice-Wall
114-100 (W)
Steve fires up the crowd to open the game! This dude putting the league on notice starting strong!
Trick Williams dunks through traffic and scores! Incredible finish!
Rick Barry, this giant, clamps down in the clutch! Elite a charge taken!
This jersey-selling name Stephen Curry finds the open man! Assist and a half-court heave!
This top-tier talent Wilt Chamberlain recognizes the over-help and punishes it!
Halftime. Wilt Chamberlain is holding his ribs walking toward the tunnel. I've been told Wilt Chamberlain once ordered a pizza during a timeout. The coach was not amused. Play resumes. The DJ drops a beat to hype up the crowd.
Wilt Chamberlain, this giant, carves up the defense for an off-balance shot! Beautiful!
Wilt Chamberlain, this big fella, gestures for more noise! The crowd goes nuts!
Stephen Curry, this combo guard, boxes out for the teammate! This certified bucket doing the dirty work!
Rick Barry, this giant, sets the tone with insane court vision! Leader!
This respected competitor Steve wraps up a sensational performance! Victory is sweet!
Wilt Chamberlain slides across the court in his socks while Steve splashes water on everyone. I tried taking notes during the game. My notebook is full of incomprehensible scribbles. Thanks! And now, 'Neighbors from Hell: The Community Compost Bin Saga.' Episode 1 of 74.
Matchday 9 — vs Houston Blast-Off
110-87 (W)
This jersey-selling name Wilt Chamberlain catches the Wilson early and goes to work! Opening salvo!
This dark horse Trick Williams does it again! A bucket with effortless precision!
This diamond in the rough Trick Williams with the screen navigation! Gets through and contests!
This reliable star Stephen Curry with the behind-the-back dish! Highlight-reel pass!
Stephen Curry, this big-name player, manipulates the defense with the eyes! Night-in night-out consistency!
The locker room. Rick Barry sprawls out full-length on the bench. Rumor has it Rick Barry does 100 push-ups before every game. Or 10. Depends who you ask. Back on the court. The coach changed the starting five, that'll be a surprise.
Rick Barry, this long boy, dominates under the basket and puts up a bank shot! Unstoppable!
Wilt Chamberlain in a standing ovation! This bonafide star has been waiting for this stage!
Wilt Chamberlain drives the outlet to the young player! This bonafide star building the future!
The legend of Rick Barry grows! This guy with a proven track record adding another chapter in transition!
Wilt Chamberlain, this elite player, embraces the teammates! A slide across the hardwood! Sweet victory!
Stephen Curry rips the net off the rim. Wilt Chamberlain wraps it around his neck like a scarf. Tonight I learned Stephen Curry used to be a professional wrestler before basketball. Found out during a timeout. Threw me off completely. Thanks for being here. Coming up: 'Forbidden Zone: Behind the Scenes of a Vending Machine.'
Matchday 10 — vs Denver Horse-Track
93-112 (L)
This franchise guy Stephen Curry in the starting lineup! Let's see what this franchise guy brings!
Wilt Chamberlain goes to work the ball right into the defender's hands! Occasional mental lapses!
Stephen Curry, this all-around player, commits the travel! Tendency to force bad shots in the footwork!
This certified bucket Stephen Curry picks up the cheap foul! Tendency to force bad shots showing!
Steve with the smooth pull-up jumper! This dude putting the league on notice making it look easy!
Halftime! Steve is limping slightly heading off the court. Intel: Steve refuses to play if the ball isn't inflated to exactly 8 PSI. Not 7.9, not 8.1. Eight. Resumption imminent. The players wrap up their express warm-up.
Trick Williams kicks the air! The frustration of a professional wrestler who knows they can do better!
Wilt Chamberlain misfires driving to the hoop! This world-class player searching for answers!
Wilt Chamberlain reads the defense perfectly! Natural-born leadership and a sky-high basketball IQ!
Stephen Curry is visibly tired! This top-tier talent needs a timeout badly!
This world-class player Stephen Curry stares at the scoreboard. Not the outcome this world-class player wanted.
Rick Barry's eyes are glassy. Wilt Chamberlain mumbles 'we'll get them next time' without believing it. Confession: I bet against my favorite team tonight. Superstition. It works half the time. Good night! And now: 'Naked and Afraid: Lost in the Shopping Mall.'
Matchday 11 — vs New York Over-Timers
74-117 (L)
The temple of basketball welcomes Trick Williams! The professional wrestler with the canvas ring has arrived!
Wilt Chamberlain fires a layup under the basket but can't connect! Tendency to force bad shots showing!
This dude putting the league on notice Rick Barry dribbles off the foot! Unforced error!
This max-contract guy Wilt Chamberlain fouls reaching in! Lack of consistency on defense!
Wilt Chamberlain, this established star, with the frustrated foul! Ego the size of Texas in tough moments!
Halftime! Trick Williams walks barefoot on the cold tunnel tiles. Did you know Trick Williams keeps a photo of his dog in his right shoe? It's a Bichon. Both teams return. You can tell the coach gave them an earful.
Steve, this tweener, gets the look from the right corner but the lid's on the rim!
This potential breakout star Trick Williams can barely get up the court! Fatigue setting in!
Wilt Chamberlain throws it away! Occasional mental lapses under pressure from the right corner!
Wilt Chamberlain storms to the bench! This world-class player is visibly upset!
Steve posts up to the tunnel in disappointment. This dude putting the league on notice will learn from this.
Steve collapses into the first available chair. Trick Williams stays standing, eyes glazed over. I spent the evening explaining basketball rules to my new intern. He still thinks you can walk with the ball. Good evening! Coming up: 'Dancing with the Stars: My Cousin's Wedding Edition.' Open bar.
Matchday 12 — vs Cleveland Twin-Towers
96-97 (L)
Tip-off! Stephen Curry gets us started! Let's go!
A hook shot from Wilt Chamberlain! This big-name player reminding everyone why they're on top!
Steve, this combo guard, gets blown by on the perimeter! Lack of consistency in the legs!
Steve, this solid build, gets stuffed trying a tear drop! Denied!
Trick Williams fights through fatigue! That professional wrestler toughness is for real!
Halftime! Steve checks his stats on the board and winces. Anecdote: Steve once shot at the wrong basket during warm-ups. Nobody has forgotten. Come on, second half! The best is yet to come. Or the worst. Who knows.
This hooper's hooper Steve misses the free throws! Shaky emotions under pressure at the line!
Wilt Chamberlain steps back angrily after the turnover! This max-contract guy spiraling!
Rick Barry, this colossus, stands tall when the team needs this up-and-coming baller most!
Wilt Chamberlain, this All-Star caliber talent, commits the late turnover! Sometimes predictable game with the ball!
Trick Williams had the chances but couldn't convert. This dark horse left wanting.
Wilt Chamberlain's gaze is cold, distant. Steve's gaze is hot, angry. On my end, I ate a hot dog so disgusting I'd classify it as a traumatic experience. Alright, good evening! Now it's 'Love Is in the Parking Lot.' Romance guaranteed.
Matchday 13 — vs Boston Ring-Chasers
81-126 (L)
Steve opens with a reverse layup! This respected competitor making an early statement!
Steve dunks the ball into nothing! Heavy feet on full display tonight!
Steve with the errant pass! This up-and-coming baller needs to settle down!
Steve reacts too late to rotate! Occasional mental lapses on the help side!
This top-tier talent Wilt Chamberlain slaps the floor in anger! The frustration is palpable!
Rest. Wilt Chamberlain buries his head in a wet towel and doesn't move. Fun fact: Wilt Chamberlain tried to patent a celebration after a three-pointer. The application was rejected. The players charge out of the tunnel. Smells like a comeback.
This hooper's hooper Steve whiffs on a bank shot! The crowd groans!
Rick Barry is gassed! This next-level player bent over at half court! Defense that's basically a suggestion catching up!
Rick Barry with a wild pass that sails out! This up-and-coming baller giving it away!
This headliner Stephen Curry hangs the head after the miss! Deflated from way beyond the arc!
This multi-time All-Star Stephen Curry tips the hat to the winner. Respect despite the pain.
Trick Williams bites his lip, fists clenched. Steve shakes his head slowly, in disbelief. On my end, I discovered the arena's coffee machine was broken. The game nearly went uncommentated. We're signing off. And now: 'Musical Chairs: Subway Seat Edition.' Winner takes all.
Matchday 14 — vs San Antonio Skyscrapers
91-104 (L)
Trick Williams sets the tone early! The professional wrestler came to play tonight!
A thunderous slam from Wilt Chamberlain hits the iron! Tendency to force bad shots under the spotlight!
Wilt Chamberlain dishes the pill right to the defense! Costly mistake by this guy everybody knows!
Stephen Curry falls asleep on the weak side! Hot head exposed!
A finger roll from Stephen Curry! Another dagger! This multi-time All-Star closing the door!
Rest. Rick Barry buries his head in a wet towel and doesn't move. Small detail: Rick Barry wears mismatched socks every game. Calls it a strategy. There they are. The coach must have found the right words.
Rick Barry posts up and kicks the stanchion! This solid pro losing composure!
This next-level player Steve short-arms a finger roll from the left corner! Not enough lift!
Stephen Curry, this tweener, uses the jab step to freeze the defender! Crafty!
Wilt Chamberlain pulls up but can't sustain the effort! Ego the size of Texas emptying the tank!
Stephen Curry, this established star, takes the loss hard. Defense that's basically a suggestion at the wrong moments.
Steve and Rick Barry walk side by side without looking at each other. The silence is deafening. Tonight I had a revelation: Rick Barry runs exactly like my neighbor when he misses the bus. Good evening! Now: 'Destination Unknown: The Roundabout in Scranton, PA.' Total adventure.
Matchday 15 — vs Oklahoma City Treasure-Chest
88-132 (L)
Stephen Curry shoots onto the floor! The crowd roars for this top-tier talent!
Trick Williams blows past but the shot rims out! Ego the size of Texas rears its ugly head!
Rick Barry coughs up the orange! Tendency to force bad shots strikes again from way beyond the arc!
This guy everybody knows Wilt Chamberlain commits the and-one foul! Tendency to force bad shots in positioning!
Stephen Curry, this combo guard, waves off the play call! Hot head hurting the team!
Break. Rick Barry asks the medical staff for coffee. Request denied. They say Rick Barry has a ritual where he touches the basket post three times. If someone watches, starts over. The players come back running. Did someone set the locker room on fire?
Rick Barry, this long boy, gets the separation but can't finish! Injury-prone body!
This guy everybody knows Stephen Curry has heavy legs! The pace has been brutal!
This world-class player Wilt Chamberlain gets pickpocketed in the paint! Sloppy handling!
This established star Wilt Chamberlain fouls hard out of frustration! Tendency to rush showing!
Stephen Curry reflects on what could have been. Shaky emotions under pressure the difference tonight.
Steve collapses into the first available chair. Trick Williams stays standing, eyes glazed over. I learned tonight that Steve used to be a professional wrestler. That explains the unique running style. Until next time! Up next: 'Life Unplugged: A Day Without WiFi.' A shocking documentary.
Hdb finishes #11 (6W-9L). Better luck next season! MVP: Wilt Chamberlain.
Season Journal
Buckle up, pull your visor down, and clench everything you've got because tonight we are NOT talking about some pickup game at the park. Hell no. We're talking about an arena shaking so hard the neighbors called the cops three times before tip-off. We're talking about a franchise built on decades of sweat, tears, heart-stopping buzzer-beaters, and Draft picks so bold that half the league thought they'd lost their minds. And yet, here they are, back and hungrier than ever. Ladies and gentlemen... Hdb!
Yeah sure, it's a team sport, we all agree on that. But when you've got Wilt Chamberlain on your roster, the word "team" basically means him plus four guys who pass him the ball. Standing at 216 cm, a first step more explosive than a rocket launch, and a fadeaway so silky that even the defenders applaud as they watch him score. Scouts had this dude flagged at 14. By 16, he was beating pros. Today? He's embarrassing them.
What kills you about this guy is that he makes basketball look easy. You watch him and you think "well yeah, it's simple." And then you realize the defender in front of him is 6'9", runs a 4.4 forty, and he just dropped a step-back in his face like he was dribbling against a traffic cone at practice. It's not ease, it's absolute mastery disguised as nonchalance. And damn, is it beautiful to watch.
Moment of truth, folks. You see the guy at the end of the bench, the one who looks completely lost among the giants? That's Trick Williams. A professional wrestler in civilian life. The kind of guy who handles steel chair better than a basketball, and who somehow ended up on a professional roster because the coach "had a vision." A vision, ladies and gentlemen. Probably somewhere between his second and third mojito at the All-Star Weekend party. Trick Williams has a unique playing style: he runs a lot, understands very little, and has an unfortunate tendency to treat canvas ring and the basketball exact same way. The fans already love him. Not for his stats (he has none) but because every time he steps on the court, it's Christmas morning.
The budget here is absolutely insane, we're talking stratosphere money. This is Warriors and Suns territory. These guys are so loaded they've triggered the Second Apron: the league literally forbids them from signing free agents or combining salaries in trades. They have zero flexibility, handcuffed by their own damn wealth. It's "championship or crash and burn," no in-between.
Hdb finishes #11 (6W-9L). Better luck next season! MVP: Wilt Chamberlain.
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