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Posted on 12/31/20 at 6:16 pm to Xenophon
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Portland was ok if you were exactly like everyone else, before the riots. Likely sucked as a pro athlete. I’ve been through there after the riots, and it was disgusting.
Blazers practice in Tualatin. Most of the players live near there, Lake Oswego, or West Linn. Washington County and the portions of Clackamas County west of the river are very nice. Far nicer than suburbs in most other cities. Wine country is next door. Other perks are legal weed, one of the best strip club scenes in the country, no sales tax, Nike & Addidas NA HQs, and a beautiful setting. Professional athletes can afford to live outside of the hood and gentrified neighborhoods east of the river, so they wouldn’t be impacted by those east coast trust fund losers burning down portions of downtown.
This post was edited on 12/31/20 at 6:17 pm
Posted on 12/31/20 at 7:04 pm to dj30
Green Bay? You’ve obviously never been to Door County.
Milwaukee is pretty damn cool, too.
Cincy? It’s fair.
Cleveland has to be the worst. Maybe Sacramento.
Milwaukee is pretty damn cool, too.
Cincy? It’s fair.
Cleveland has to be the worst. Maybe Sacramento.
Posted on 12/31/20 at 9:17 pm to TnMountaineer
San Antonio. For the city that ranks 7th in US population, the employment opportunities for pro athletes are barely there.
Posted on 12/31/20 at 9:54 pm to Gravitiger
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LOL no. It's widely regarded as the most racist city/venue in the NBA.
SLC and Mormons most racist city; come now. Not sure I even understand what racist even means anymore.
e.g., white person stared at me? Mostly white peoples at the restaurant? Too many white people?
Posted on 12/31/20 at 9:56 pm to JohnnyRebel
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Jacksonville is basically Memphis with a beach.
Stayed downtown in Jacksonville once for a conference; what a shithole; there’s only so many times you can go to a hollowed out Landing.
Posted on 12/31/20 at 10:22 pm to Bengalbio
The Landing sure isn’t what it once was.
Posted on 12/31/20 at 10:23 pm to Bengalbio
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Stayed downtown in Jacksonville once for a conference; what a shithole; there’s only so many times you can go to a hollowed out Landing
That’s a shame. I’m pretty sure the landing is no more. Also I can tell you don’t know Jax. The best two bar areas are Riverside, and at the Beach. Downtown is a shite hole. Jax overall though is nicer than Memphis, and I’ve spent a lot of time in both cities.
Posted on 12/31/20 at 11:32 pm to real turf fan
Surprised San Antonio hasn’t been said more.
Posted on 12/31/20 at 11:50 pm to cubsfan5150
Well Chris Webber complained about there being no good soul food places when he played for Sacramento. I imagine Memphis has soul food in spades!
Before New Orleans had a team, Houston and Dallas were two favorite road trips for lots of players because of the women. New Orleans was very popular with the players when they first started playing there. Don't know if that's still the case.
Before New Orleans had a team, Houston and Dallas were two favorite road trips for lots of players because of the women. New Orleans was very popular with the players when they first started playing there. Don't know if that's still the case.
Posted on 1/1/21 at 2:20 am to Bengalbio
quote:Being called racial slurs from classy courtside fans?
SLC and Mormons most racist city; come now. Not sure I even understand what racist even means anymore.
e.g., white person stared at me? Mostly white peoples at the restaurant? Too many white people?
When it comes to racially abusive fans, the NBA has a Utah problem
Utah Jazz fans have a reputation for crossing the line, including racial taunts
This post was edited on 1/1/21 at 2:21 am
Posted on 1/1/21 at 2:29 am to DBG
I guess I am missing something with Portland and Salt Lake City. The whole Northwest and anywhere in the Rockies sounds very appealing to me. Beautiful scenery, outdoor activities, low humidity in the summer, and low cost of living would entice me. And none of those cities other than maybe Seattle are a pain in the neck to drive in. But maybe I'm in the minority.
Posted on 1/1/21 at 2:32 am to CRDNLSCHMCPSN11
For average middle class white family men who grew up skiing and camping, Utah is awesome. For young, single, giant black men who have never really been into the outdoors, whose size makes those activities exceptionally difficult/annoying/not fun, and whose contracts explicitly prevent them anyway, it's not a huge draw. Memphis and NOLA clubs are more appealing.
This post was edited on 1/1/21 at 2:47 am
Posted on 1/1/21 at 2:39 am to Gravitiger
Fair enough. I realize I could very well be in the minority. I remember Curry complaining about how little there is to do in Salt Lake City a few years ago.
Posted on 1/1/21 at 2:44 am to CRDNLSCHMCPSN11
Don't get me wrong. I plan to retire to southern Utah. I just don't think most professional athletes find it a very attractive place to spend their prime.
Posted on 1/1/21 at 2:51 am to cubsfan5150
Tennessee has no state income tax. Factor in cost of living in Memphis, and you'd be hard-pressed to find a place where a professional athlete's contract is worth more.
Posted on 1/1/21 at 2:53 am to Gravitiger
One of my old work buddies is somewhere near Salt Lake City. He loves it. But I could see why pro athletes wouldn't. Jazz rarely sign any notable players, but Malone and Stockton chose to stick around a very long time. I would love to escape to most places out west, and leave the brutal humidity of the summer and boring scenery here behind once and for all.
Posted on 1/1/21 at 3:03 am to CRDNLSCHMCPSN11
quote:Don't let people fool you with the whole "but it's a dry heat" thing. When the summer wind blows out there it's like walking on hot coals into a hair dryer.
brutal humidity of the summer
Posted on 1/1/21 at 8:32 am to TheWalrus
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East Memphis/Germantown/Collierville suburban area is pretty much the same as the suburbs in any big city.
If generic suburbs are the best part of your city .... it sucks.
Posted on 1/1/21 at 9:05 am to Gravitiger
quote:And still isn't even remotely comparable to humid heat in the deep south
Don't let people fool you with the whole "but it's a dry heat" thing. When the summer wind blows out there it's like walking on hot coals into a hair dryer.
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