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Why do no big time players want to play in Boston?
Posted on 6/13/19 at 8:35 am
Posted on 6/13/19 at 8:35 am
I know they had racial issues back in the Bill Russell days, but what gives now days? They have a top coach, stable management, are proven winners, and are one of the most successful franchises all in sports.
They are also a top 10 market. You would think from how often players go out of their way to say they don't want to play there that it was Cleveland.
They are also a top 10 market. You would think from how often players go out of their way to say they don't want to play there that it was Cleveland.
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Posted on 6/13/19 at 8:38 am to saints5021
There is a perception of it being racist based on some players experiences.
Right or wrong i get why some people would not want to play there.
To me, Dallas has never been a player destination basketball wise and i have 0 idea why.
Right or wrong i get why some people would not want to play there.
To me, Dallas has never been a player destination basketball wise and i have 0 idea why.
Posted on 6/13/19 at 8:38 am to saints5021
Why does 90% of Black posters on Facebook and other sites want AD to Lakers ? Fact
This post was edited on 6/13/19 at 10:17 am
Posted on 6/13/19 at 8:39 am to saints5021
Kyrie is just a weird guy.
Lebron has always hated Boston since his early playoff runs and by proxy klutch.
Who else is there?
Lebron has always hated Boston since his early playoff runs and by proxy klutch.
Who else is there?
Posted on 6/13/19 at 8:47 am to saints5021
They've traditionally built through the draft or traded
Posted on 6/13/19 at 8:48 am to Mystery
Garnett wanted nothing to do with them.
Posted on 6/13/19 at 8:48 am to saints5021
My guess is that a lot of it has roots in the Lakers vs Celtics feud of the 80s.
The Lakers were a flashy, fast team with guys like Kareem, Magic, and Worthy as their faces. The Celtics were a slow, methodical team mainly with white guys like Bird and McHale as their faces.
The historical issues with race in places like Southie probably don’t help.
The Lakers were a flashy, fast team with guys like Kareem, Magic, and Worthy as their faces. The Celtics were a slow, methodical team mainly with white guys like Bird and McHale as their faces.
The historical issues with race in places like Southie probably don’t help.
Posted on 6/13/19 at 8:57 am to teke184
History of being a racist city. And din't the organization handle the Isiah Thomas fiasco weirdly. If memory serves me correct he did everything he could for the team and was lied to and then traded. That kind of bad player handling goes a long way for future perspective players.
Posted on 6/13/19 at 9:00 am to saints5021
And Gordon Hayward signed with them.
And Horford signed with them.
Boston is okay.
And Horford signed with them.
Boston is okay.
This post was edited on 6/13/19 at 9:02 am
Posted on 6/13/19 at 9:03 am to Buck Dancer
Boston is racist and liberal. Just like the south used to be.
Posted on 6/13/19 at 9:04 am to saints5021
Because these guys want to be celebrities moreso than champions. LA and NY are the best markets for celebrities. Boston isn't as sexy market even though they are currently a solid team and historically may be the best franchise in NBA history
Take Davis for example. He's tired of losing in NOLA. That's understandable until you realize his "preferred" destinations are LA and NY...both of whom have been as bad, if not worse than NOLA since Davis has been in the league.
The NBA markets its individual players better than any major US sport (that's largely because they are fewer players both on the teams and playing field than the others). NBA guys have the best chance at becoming world-wide mega celebrities (see Jordan, Lebron, etc). All these guys (except maybe Kawhi) want to be Jordan/Lebron the mega-star moreso than Jordan/Lebron the champion. Going to LA/NY is perceived to be the easier route vs. doing like Steph Curry and elevating himself along with a largely unremarkable franchise though years of tremendous play.
Take Davis for example. He's tired of losing in NOLA. That's understandable until you realize his "preferred" destinations are LA and NY...both of whom have been as bad, if not worse than NOLA since Davis has been in the league.
The NBA markets its individual players better than any major US sport (that's largely because they are fewer players both on the teams and playing field than the others). NBA guys have the best chance at becoming world-wide mega celebrities (see Jordan, Lebron, etc). All these guys (except maybe Kawhi) want to be Jordan/Lebron the mega-star moreso than Jordan/Lebron the champion. Going to LA/NY is perceived to be the easier route vs. doing like Steph Curry and elevating himself along with a largely unremarkable franchise though years of tremendous play.
Posted on 6/13/19 at 9:07 am to teke184
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The historical issues with race in places like Southie probably don’t help.
When was the last time you saw Southie? Blacks dont like brunch???
Posted on 6/13/19 at 9:15 am to saints5021
Always thought Atlanta would be a bigger “destination” as well. Huge city, lots of stuff to do, cheaper than a lot of big cities.
Posted on 6/13/19 at 9:29 am to saints5021
Kevin Garnett said it best when he accepted the trade there. He mentioned that he had no desire to play in Boston but once he got there, he fell in love with the atmosphere around the Celtics.
Posted on 6/13/19 at 9:31 am to St Augustine
Atlanta is the city version of a “suitcase college”. Lots of people there, but no one actually from there and no real emotional investment in the area.
Posted on 6/13/19 at 9:32 am to teke184
Yeah look at falcons fans 
Posted on 6/13/19 at 9:37 am to Mystery
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And Gordon Hayward signed with them.
And Horford signed with them.
Boston is okay.
Horford wants to retire and is willing to take a smaller long-term deal to do it. It's self-serving as well, but I think the perception is largely built simply because of a handful of players that are wanting either of the glamour markets and Kyrie, who is just an oddball.
Posted on 6/13/19 at 9:41 am to saints5021
Cold weather town. If you are stuck having to deal with that, would rather do it in a more glamour city. NY, Chi, Philly are all better in that regards based on my experience.
Posted on 6/13/19 at 9:49 am to saints5021
AD is trying to get himself to LA, maybe NY.
There are 26+ teams in the same boat here, including yours.
There are 26+ teams in the same boat here, including yours.
This post was edited on 6/13/19 at 9:50 am
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