What's wrong with teaming up?

[NumberSix]

Sorry man the title set it up too easy. I'm just fcuking around, we're cool

So is your sister. We were just fcuking around doe.

[ThePhantomCreep]

Doesn't teaming up actually show how alpha people are? Willing to do anything to win.... even if it means humiliation and shaming from fans???

Strength in numbers = beta
Strength from within = alpha

[Eye Test]

Strength in numbers = beta
Strength from within = alpha

2 in row with gasol as 2nd option = alpha among alphas

[oarabbus]

So is your sister. We were just fcuking around doe.

You're thinking of Jameer.

[Kvnzhangyay]

Strength in numbers = beta
Strength from within = alpha

That is the perceived notion. Is it not alpha to go AGAINST the perceived notion? Their not afraid to break traditional senses on whats alpha and whats beta, only solidifying the fact that their actually alpha. Teaming up really shows their killer instinct, I mean, their literally willing to do anything to win

[oarabbus]

That is the perceived notion. Is it not alpha to go AGAINST the perceived notion? Their not afraid to break traditional senses on whats alpha and whats beta, only solidifying the fact that their actually alpha. Teaming up really shows their killer instinct, I mean, their literally willing to do anything to win

The real question is would you rather win a championship as a beta or lose a championship as an alpha?

[SamuraiSWISH]

yeah but the correct metaphor would be if Superman teamed up with his enemies and ruled metropolis which would be....bad

Exactly.

Do the two best players join up in pick up games? No. It's a totaly lack of heart, character, and competitive spirit.

You want to beat your contemporaries.

[Kvnzhangyay]

Exactly.

Do the two best players join up in pick up games? No. It's a totaly lack of heart, character, and competitive spirit.

You want to beat your contemporaries.

No that is totally different. In the NBA its measured by how many championships you win, anyone with killer instinct would be doing anything to win, including flopping and teaming up, as why wouldn't you- it only shows how competitive you are by doing anything including those degrading things to win.

On the other hand, in pickup basketball, your playing for the actual competitiveness, not actually winning. This is because a onesided game is not fun

The NBA is not about fun, it is about winning

Winning pickup games =/= winning championships

[knicksman]

That is the perceived notion. Is it not alpha to go AGAINST the perceived notion? Their not afraid to break traditional senses on whats alpha and whats beta, only solidifying the fact that their actually alpha. Teaming up really shows their killer instinct, I mean, their literally willing to do anything to win

winning with the least amount of help is what alpha means

[AcquiringSteak]

this ************** was used in my english exam, damn bring out bad memories

[davehos]

because the only reason these superstars are taking less money during their primes is because of their endorsements. it's not fair to other players who only source of income is their contract.

This.

For polarity, so the Timberwolves may actually have a f'in chance to compete (no offense to Millbuck), the NBA needs to get rid of the individual salary cap and let the clubs go after these big names. These superstar players need to be going for max contracts. This "big 3" era needs to go. I'd rather see a more competitive landscape.

[Blue&Orange]

Yes because saving the world is the same as winning a basketball game.

Yes because fiction = reality