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re: Ballers S1E2 "Raise Up"

Posted on 6/29/15 at 12:27 am to
Posted by JBeam
Guns,Germs & Steel
Member since Jan 2011
68377 posts
Posted on 6/29/15 at 12:27 am to
Yet again, TD goes there. I shouldn't be shocked.

I guess Entourage was catering towards Italians. What in the world was HBO thinking.
This post was edited on 6/29/15 at 12:30 am
Posted by JJ27
Member since Sep 2004
60388 posts
Posted on 6/29/15 at 1:44 am to
Not sure how this is catering to black people when it could actually be taken offensively with a lot of stereotypes that are being used thus far. The rampant adultery, poor money management, the star being from Crenshaw, white gold diggers, etc.
This post was edited on 6/29/15 at 2:52 am
Posted by NIH
Member since Aug 2008
112680 posts
Posted on 6/29/15 at 7:43 am to
How is that different from rap lyrics
Posted by Napoleon
Kenna
Member since Dec 2007
69108 posts
Posted on 6/29/15 at 8:14 am to
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Rock is gonna drop Reggie's arse at some point. Book it.


I was thinking that too. He loans 300 large, when he don't have it, to someone who just pisses money away with a MC Hammer entourage. At least he got the papers signed, but I feel like the Cowboys won't do the deal, and he will end up broke. I don't think the Rock gets that 300k back. I fell like the lineman turned car dealer will come back to the NFL.
Posted by Napoleon
Kenna
Member since Dec 2007
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Posted on 6/29/15 at 8:16 am to
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Oh God I hope they have a segment about players nailing hot female broadcasters. Because you know it happens



I've been a fan of Ariel Kebbel for a long time now.

Posted by cjared036
Houston, tx
Member since Dec 2009
9569 posts
Posted on 6/29/15 at 8:18 am to
I cant imagine the Rock's character being left with nothing but $3500.

Posted by RBWilliams8
Member since Oct 2009
53417 posts
Posted on 6/29/15 at 8:19 am to
I agree. Please let it be soon.
Posted by RBWilliams8
Member since Oct 2009
53417 posts
Posted on 6/29/15 at 8:22 am to
I can imagine him being left with $303,500.... Giving the $300k away put him in the hole but I'll imagine as long as the DT doesn't get hurt its a sound investment. May not get the $300k back directly but he signed a big contract and established himself a little more in the business.
Posted by LeonPhelps
Member since May 2008
8185 posts
Posted on 6/29/15 at 8:22 am to
quote:

I was thinking that too. He loans 300 large, when he don't have it, to someone who just pisses money away with a MC Hammer entourage. At least he got the papers signed, but I feel like the Cowboys won't do the deal, and he will end up broke. I don't think the Rock gets that 300k back. I fell like the lineman turned car dealer will come back to the NFL.


I sincerely hope this show doesn't become a series of setbacks, such as Rock not getting that money back and struggling with potential bankruptcy. I had to stop watching both Dowton Abbey and Halt and Catch Fire because the negative events outweighed the positive 5 to 1. There are some morose, misery-loving people out there, but I am definitely not one of them.
Posted by RBWilliams8
Member since Oct 2009
53417 posts
Posted on 6/29/15 at 8:23 am to
The Miami rep kind of eluded to them needing his experience/brain. I can see him coaching in the future bc he seems to have his shite together and knows the position well.
This post was edited on 6/29/15 at 8:24 am
Posted by RBWilliams8
Member since Oct 2009
53417 posts
Posted on 6/29/15 at 8:31 am to
Got has more setbacks than triumphs. It's the "thing" now. People tune in to drama. If they keep the positives:negatives on par with entourage I think it would be good.
Posted by tylerdurden24
Member since Sep 2009
46514 posts
Posted on 6/29/15 at 9:06 am to
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The rampant adultery, poor money management, the star being from Crenshaw, white gold diggers, etc.


But they're not stereotypes. This show is actually pretty well grounded in the reality of off-the-field issues for guys in and out of the NFL (and football in general). Every bit of this rings true.

Now, that doesn't make it the best show on TV by any stretch but it's pretty true to the source material. Maybe the lives of professional athletes just aren't really that intriguing or intelligent
Posted by cjared036
Houston, tx
Member since Dec 2009
9569 posts
Posted on 6/29/15 at 12:16 pm to
well then I would have lent him $200k. leaving me with $103.5k.

no way I take that kinda chance on someone with that many hanger ons. I would have crushed Reggie the first chance I saw him being an a-hole.
Posted by 632627
LA
Member since Dec 2011
12770 posts
Posted on 6/29/15 at 12:29 pm to
I'll keep watching the show, but at this point it's barely above average.
Posted by CrippleCreek
Member since Apr 2012
2345 posts
Posted on 6/29/15 at 12:39 pm to
quote:

no way I take that kinda chance on someone with that many hanger ons. I would have crushed Reggie the first chance I saw him being an a-hole.



I certainly wouldn't want The Rock's character taking care of my money if I knew that's how he handled his own.
Posted by MasCervezas
Ocean Springs
Member since Jul 2013
7958 posts
Posted on 6/29/15 at 2:24 pm to
so the guy that was haggling with the dallas coach, he's the actual sports agent right? And the Rock just wants to be his financial advisor?
Posted by Jwodie
New Orleans
Member since Sep 2009
7206 posts
Posted on 6/29/15 at 3:19 pm to
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so the guy that was haggling with the dallas coach, he's the actual sports agent right? And the Rock just wants to be his financial advisor?


That's my understanding, yes.
Posted by wildtigercat93
Member since Jul 2011
112338 posts
Posted on 6/29/15 at 8:03 pm to
The reggie fricker would've gotten frickin smoked by the rock I think that's what he wants though

This show will answer the age old question of "how do these guys go broke"


I really hope they keep the car salesmen clean. He's really the only relatable character in the show, and I have a bad feeling they will drag him into some bullshite
Posted by Captain Crown
Member since Jun 2011
50815 posts
Posted on 6/29/15 at 8:10 pm to
I like the show it's just not much too think about entertainment.
Posted by Macintosh504
Leveraging Salaries University
Member since Sep 2011
52634 posts
Posted on 6/29/15 at 8:11 pm to
It's too short imo
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