NBL 23/24/25 Season Thread

[ManOfClay]

Burn them all James

 

[brucetiki]

via the club -

Over the past week the Adelaide 36ers have focused on supporting Kendric Davis and Montrezl Harrell, both practically and emotionally, in relation to the charges against them at Monday’s Tribunal hearing.

The Club has retained highly experienced counsel, James McLeod, to represent both players. James has extensive experience in sports law, including in relation to racially based, derogatory or offensive language issues.

The Club and the players will not make any further comment until the conclusion of this process.

How to say you're pissed with the NBL without saying you're pissed with the NBL

 

[ManOfClay]

How to say you're pissed with the NBL without saying you're pissed with the NBL

Its ok the nbl’s clowns are already running deflection

 

[Royces Hart]

Its ok the nbl’s clowns are already running deflection

I hate that campaigner.

 

[ManOfClay]

I hate that campaigner.

He’s a nitwit

 

[ManOfClay]

Melbourne respond to Adelaide’s comment without responding

 

[amazingjoshy]

Melbourne respond to Adelaide’s comment without responding

 

[brucetiki]

Melbourne respond to Adelaide’s comment without responding

Sure Jan

 

[El Doederino]

Melbourne respond to Adelaide’s comment without responding

That is an entirely inappropriate statement

Leave it to the investigation to make that statement in its findings if it is the case

 

[El Doederino]

I also don’t understand the point of the statement. Who is it trying to protect? If a racial statement was made, then wouldn’t Melbourne be as keen as the 36ers to know that and deal with it?

Hooded bloke and his mates who had the seats must have Larry by the curlies.

 

[ManOfClay]

NBL and their paid shills like Lowery still happy to use Trezz for clicks and clout.

2pm today for the hearing/farce

 

[El Doederino]

Interesting timing for this puff piece

https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/how-larry-kestelman-revived-the-broken-nbl-brand-and-the-300m-gamble-that-paid-off/news-story/d2b4140f235dc18c46d23926fe83aa22

How Larry Kestelman revived the broken NBL brand, and the $300m gamble that paid off​

When Larry Kestelman took the biggest risk of his career, the NBL was a broken brand. A decade later he reflects on the hardworking journey that has turned it into a $300m empire.

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November 25, 2024 - 9:19AM

 

[skam85]

Hearing 3 games for Trez and 2 for KD.

Hope they fight both

 

[NSWCROW]

BREAKING: Following the ugly scenes in the Melbourne United vs Adelaide 36ers game, the NBL Single Member Tribunal has handed a 3-game suspension, $3,685 fine for Adelaide's Montrezl Harrell, and 2-game suspension for Adelaide's Kendric Davis.

Annnnd it's a big farewell to Adelaide's playoff hopes

 

[skam85]

Annnnd it's a big farewell to Adelaide's playoff hopes

At least one of them will be challenged. Gut feel KD.

 

[ManOfClay]

Better than I expected but still worth fighting

 

[brucetiki]

What do Adelaide do? Complain to Melbourne about Melbourne?

The NBL have set a precedent here - it’s perfectly ok to abuse and attack players. You’ll get off with no penalty and the players defending themselves get punished

 

[eddiesmith]

Got off lightly given previous suspension for Bayne for engaging with a coach and no suspension for punching opposition players.

 

[latinoheat]

Hearing 3 games for Trez and 2 for KD.

Hope they fight both

What a joke. The nbl is a farce !

 

[El Doederino]

So in the post match press conference, when Melbournes coach responding about a question on the fan interaction says “obviously we’ve crossed the line”, what did he mean by that?

 

[CakeEater]

Tough for Harrell and Davis.

Hearing Super Kai Sotto is the replacement import

 

[brucetiki]

Tough for Harrell and Davis.

Hearing Super Kai Sotto is the replacement import

His fan base would gladly throw a few chairs to get back in the NBL

 

[GC2015]

Interesting timing for this puff piece

https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/how-larry-kestelman-revived-the-broken-nbl-brand-and-the-300m-gamble-that-paid-off/news-story/d2b4140f235dc18c46d23926fe83aa22

How Larry Kestelman revived the broken NBL brand, and the $300m gamble that paid off​

When Larry Kestelman took the biggest risk of his career, the NBL was a broken brand. A decade later he reflects on the hardworking journey that has turned it into a $300m empire.

...

"The league boss confirmed he has received up to a dozen proposals and conversations for new franchises, including Geelong, Gold Coast, Canberra and second teams in Perth and Sydney. Kestelman wants to expand – with a long-term vision of four new teams in the next five years – but only if the model and timing aligns."

We know Gold Coast is going to be one of the four expansion teams over the next five years after the announcement of the new indoor arena. Something tells me a second Perth team will be prioritised due to the fact that they can use the time difference to their advantage on Friday/Saturday nights. It'll probably be Sydney2 and Canberra beyond that with Geelong being the one that misses out IMO.

 

[ManOfClay]

The sideshow continues

 

[brucetiki]

The sideshow continues

That is a terrible look for the NBL. It just makes them look like they handed out punishments to gain notoriety and for advertising.

Out of curiosity, is the 'full board' Adelaide can appeal to run by the NBL or BA? If it's the NBL, there's little point in complaining, because you'd just be complaining to Melbourne about Melbourne.

If it's BA, they should 100% appeal and really question the motivation behind the sanction.