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Wow, miss a few hours and all that happened? Yeesh.
And why is that a picture of Jimmy Butler
And why is that a picture of Jimmy Butler
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I definitely don't know all of these people, but I don't think they are wildly uneven though I did think Dwyane's team had more of an advantage based on these lineups. I think Calvin will be on DK if necessary.
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Ok, that made me feel better. I hardly know anybody.
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I think it's because it's in Salt Lake. It's not like it's typically a list of heavy hitters, but this is particularly underwhelming from a name recognition standpoint. NBA All Star weekend is an event that most are looking to attend and have fun at. That goes for both celebrities and fans. But in Salt Lake? That's a no, especially for black people (for many of us, it's more like a hell no). And they've got fairly strict alcohol laws in Utah. Their marijuana laws are antiquated. So I'm guessing the invites were turned down more this year than in others from all because it's outwardly at least, not appearing like it's possible to be the same level of fun party atmosphere it typically is.
Also, they usually pull from other local pro sports teams and I think SLC only has a MLS team. And then they'll pull in people from the host city. But who is from SLC or even Utah? It's not just Steve Young, Zach Wilson, and the Osmonds, but it's not a long list that'd be a big attraction either for NBA fans.
BUT, I think some of the people that are lesser stars might be able to actually play basketball. There's an actor there that I'm sure played college basketball, one of those guys is a Peloton instructor that I have to assume can play. And as bizarre as I find it, Peloton instructors have become minor celebrities. Go figure.
Arike and Diamond will no doubt still have to carry their teams.
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I very much would want to visit to Utah for few weeks. For the fantastic nature not to see all the religious weirdos of course.
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The religious weirdos are all in SLC. The rest of the state, especially around the border with Colorado, is very liberal.
I have done ARCHES and CANYONLAND, the two national parks to the south. They are wonderful, and the nearest town (Moab) is gorgeous. As you, I want to return to do Zion, Bryce and Capitol Reef.
I have done ARCHES and CANYONLAND, the two national parks to the south. They are wonderful, and the nearest town (Moab) is gorgeous. As you, I want to return to do Zion, Bryce and Capitol Reef.
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I've been to about dozen national parks in US. Liked them all, but have never been to Utah or Colorado...
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I'm not sure why that's your impression. Mormons are still all over that state. SLC has less Mormons now than it used to. Areas near Provo (where BYU is) and Ogden are still grand majority Mormon among others.ponchi101 wrote: ↑Sat Feb 11, 2023 5:25 pm The religious weirdos are all in SLC. The rest of the state, especially around the border with Colorado, is very liberal.
I have done ARCHES and CANYONLAND, the two national parks to the south. They are wonderful, and the nearest town (Moab) is gorgeous. As you, I want to return to do Zion, Bryce and Capitol Reef.
And how are areas "very liberal" while voting for the current Republican party? And the Colorado side of most of that Utah-Colorado border is the area Lauren Boebert represents. Wondering what county or area you're talking about that would be considered very liberal.
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The areas I have been to. Moab is a very liberal town, with people smoking pot openly. LGBTQ friendly. The Castle Rock area is also very open.JazzNU wrote: ↑Fri Feb 17, 2023 6:07 amI'm not sure why that's your impression. Mormons are still all over that state. SLC has less Mormons now than it used to. Areas near Provo (where BYU is) and Ogden are still grand majority Mormon among others.ponchi101 wrote: ↑Sat Feb 11, 2023 5:25 pm The religious weirdos are all in SLC. The rest of the state, especially around the border with Colorado, is very liberal.
I have done ARCHES and CANYONLAND, the two national parks to the south. They are wonderful, and the nearest town (Moab) is gorgeous. As you, I want to return to do Zion, Bryce and Capitol Reef.
And how are areas "very liberal" while voting for the current Republican party? And the Colorado side of most of that Utah-Colorado border is the area Lauren Boebert represents. Wondering what county or area you're talking about that would be considered very liberal.
Indeed, forgot about BYU and those sections. You make a point there.
My point: it is a very beautiful state. I would still not move there.
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That Slam Dunk contest role: Maybe time to retire that competition? It is not as if any big star is competing.
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Ahh, I see. Could be a difference with how things are in SA, but LGBTQ friendly doesn't necessarily mean liberal. Unlikely to be far right, but not necessarily liberal. Pot smoking can be the same, especially that close to Colorado and their lenient recreational marijuana laws. Not saying Moab isn't liberal, but those two things alone don't tell me a ton. Orange County, CA is the best example of those two things not necessarily going hand in hand.ponchi101 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 17, 2023 3:56 pm
The areas I have been to. Moab is a very liberal town, with people smoking pot openly. LGBTQ friendly. The Castle Rock area is also very open.
Indeed, forgot about BYU and those sections. You make a point there.
My point: it is a very beautiful state. I would still not move there.
Been hearing about it for all the wrong reasons as of late, but Moab looks like a beautiful area.
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Can't blame them either. I've heard more fan talk about getting rid of it than I've heard there been more of an official push to end it. I've seen some revamped ideas as well that are interesting, but most don't resemble the current format of the contest.
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It is, by now there is so very little you can do that it is truly new. The impressive dunks in real games are when somebody posterizes somebody else (ala Ja) or when somebody does a pretty alley-oop combo.
But we may have seen it all.
But we may have seen it all.
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