Former Shockers Media Mentions & Updates

[Shocker Dude]

That makes Fred the 12th highest paid player in the NBA and the 3rd highest paid PG. Not bad for a guy who was barely rated as a top-100 guy out of HS.

https://www.espn.com/nba/salaries

Not including pre and post season games, he will be paid $528 k per game.

[ShauXTyme]

Not including pre and post season games, he will be paid $528 k per game.

Which - when you really think about it - is just stupid. I get the whole “market value” thing, but we (people) are so screwed up that we’re now willing to pay for tickets/shoes/clothing, etc. which creates this market value. While, at the same time, ***** and complain about the cost of eggs or whether we should be paying off student loans.

Good for Fred.

Too bad for society.

[shoxlax]

Which - when you really think about it - is just stupid. I get the whole “market value” thing, but we (people) are so screwed up that we’re now willing to pay for tickets/shoes/clothing, etc. which creates this market value. While, at the same time, ***** and complain about the cost of eggs or whether we should be paying off student loans.

Good for Fred.

Too bad for society.

You just wonder when the professional sports salary bubble will hit and teams start defaulting on contracts. Same with the NIL collective nonsense over paying for hacks that give you zero to little return on investment.

[Shockm]

You just wonder when the professional sports salary bubble will hit and teams start defaulting on contracts. Same with the NIL collective nonsense over paying for hacks that give you zero to little return on investment.

When the bubble bursts, is that called Mutually Assured Destruction?

[shock]

You just wonder when the professional sports salary bubble will hit and teams start defaulting on contracts. Same with the NIL collective nonsense over paying for hacks that give you zero to little return on investment.

It will burst when millions of people quit consuming content, be it tv, internet articles, etc. sports drives viewers, viewers drive ad revenue, ad revenue pays the bills. It’s not the tickets, beer, hotdogs, and popcorn that makes the money; all that is just part of the experience, which is why some teams are able to offer that stuff pretty much at cost. It’s product placement and ad placement that is paying players. When NIL balances, it will be due to advertising money evening out the huge expenses.

[WstateU]

[SubGod22]

Hoop Dirt - Heiar named Head Basketball Coach at D1 JUCO Mineral Area College

MAC Athletic Director Jim Gerwitz says he’s excited about this opportunity for Mineral Area College Basketball.

“Greg brings a wealth of knowledge on the court and off the court in recruiting, including having coached a NJCAA National Championship team,” he said.

Heiar’s previous assistant coaching assignments include Loras College (2002-2003), Chipola College (2003-2004), University of Southern Mississippi (2009-2011), Wichita State University (2011-2017), Louisiana State University (2017-2020), East Tennessee State University (2020-2021). His head coaching stints include Chipola College (2004-2009), Northwest Florida State College (2021-2022), and New Mexico State University (2022-2023).

Heiar’s lengthy career has not been without controversy, but Gerwitz said the hiring committee carefully considered the entirety of Coach Heiar’s college coaching career, contacted past administrators, and received overwhelmingly positive feedback regarding his ability to develop student-athletes, promote success both in the classroom and on the court, and create a championship culture that will provide a springboard for players to be successful at Mineral Area College and beyond.

[MikeKennedyRulZ]

Notables on NBA Summer League Rosters:

Craig Porter Jr. - Cleveland
Tyson Etienne - Atlanta
Dex Dennis - Orlando
Grant Sherfield - Phoenix
TP for my bunghole - San Antonio

link to schedule below:

https://www.nba.com/news/2023-summer-league-schedules

[MikeKennedyRulZ]

Forgot to add RCIV playing for Philadelphia.

[WstateU]

Notables on NBA Summer League Rosters:

Craig Porter Jr. - Cleveland
Tyson Etienne - Atlanta
Dex Dennis - Orlando
Grant Sherfield - Phoenix
TP for my bunghole - San Antonio

link to schedule below:

https://www.nba.com/news/2023-summer-league-schedules

"TP for my bunghole" is actually playing pretty well...

[MikeKennedyRulZ]

"TP for my bunghole" is actually playing pretty well...

It was one game, but yes, he played decent. I am confident his attitude and douchery will even out.

[SubGod22]

[MikeKennedyRulZ]

Good for him. Great opportunity for a class act guy.

[WstateU]

[Shock Top]

Could be Top 5-6, had we had a better HC situation the last two seasons..