AsiaSunset
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06-29-17 11:16 AM - Post#230449
There's a pretty extensive story in SI about Harrison and how he became Ball's agent. There is more to the story than most of us realized - a worthwhile read:
https://www.si.com/nba/2017/06/28/lonzo- ball-agent...
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penn nation
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Re: Harrison Gaines 06-29-17 11:36 AM - Post#230453
In response to AsiaSunset
That's a fantastic article. Not sure if P38 will be enjoying it or rueing what was lost, though.
Interesting that they did not interview Miller for the story. Bromwell certainly didn't reveal much.
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Penn90
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06-29-17 12:36 PM - Post#230457
In response to penn nation
The whole article is a bunch of fluff that glosses over the truth: Gaines hung around long enough to ingratiate himself with LaVar Ball.
We'll see if he actually represents Lonzo Ball or if he becomes a gofer for LaVar Ball. My money's on the latter.
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palestra38
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Re: Harrison Gaines 06-29-17 01:04 PM - Post#230459
In response to penn nation
I rue everything that was lost during the Miller era. I'm generally a guy who doesn't regret things--they happen and you live with them---but the eventual run to the last game of the season with Miller's last team (under Jerome) showed what might have been had there not been the critical injuries and the inability to deal with setbacks that led to Miller blowing up.
Interesting, however, that Miller was the fall guy at U Conn after its down year last year.
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final479
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Re: Harrison Gaines 06-29-17 07:55 PM - Post#230472
In response to palestra38
Good for Harrison. He's hustling and creating opportunities for himself.
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Penndemonium
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06-30-17 02:00 PM - Post#230496
In response to final479
I think we all feel a bit bad when a student transfers out and gives up their Ivy degree. In the case of Gaines, everyone had further concerns that he was going to Riverside where he might have a lesser academic AND basketball experience. It sounds like everything has worked out just fine.
An Ivy degree opens doors, but fire in the belly trumps college degree.
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caughtinasnare
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06-30-17 08:54 PM - Post#230510
In response to Penndemonium
Harrison wanted this way back during his time at Penn. Couldn't be happier for him, though my hope is that Lavar doesn't make life too hard on him.
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palestra38
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07-17-17 12:48 PM - Post#230957
In response to caughtinasnare
Follow up article on Gaines in the Summer DP
http://www.thedp.com/article/2017/07/penn- mens-bas...
Interesting stuff on that team (oh, what could have been...) and in particular, Remy Cofield. No spoilers, though, so you'll have to read the article.
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penn nation
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07-17-17 12:57 PM - Post#230958
In response to palestra38
"no confidence in the basketball team's leaders."
If he means Miller, that's one thing. If he means he had no confidence in emerging star Rosen, that's quite another.
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palestra38
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07-17-17 12:58 PM - Post#230960
In response to penn nation
He clearly was talking about Miller.
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Jay O
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07-18-17 08:04 PM - Post#231020
In response to palestra38
I don't know what they're thinking not quoting Remy Cofield in more articles. It's so obvious that when they do talk to him, great new tidbits come out, but the DP so rarely let's him contribute. What gives? FREE. REMY. COFIELD.
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penn nation
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07-18-17 08:45 PM - Post#231022
In response to Jay O
FREE. REMY. COFIELD.
I was waiting for someone to trot that out.
Also interesting that once again Miller is not quoted--did they even bother to approach him or anyone on his staff? I know the other article had some puff quotes from Bromwell and co.
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palestra38
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07-19-17 07:50 AM - Post#231027
In response to penn nation
I think Miller is somewhere in Thailand in search of low-cost whistles.
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palestra38
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07-19-17 10:22 AM - Post#231041
In response to palestra38
Actually, Miller was in Vegas last week:
http://www.theday.com/article/20170711/SPOR T07/170...
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QHoops
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07-19-17 11:44 AM - Post#231044
In response to palestra38
Not to restart this discussion yet again, but take a gander at the comments following that article (Warning: strong stomach required).
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Silver Maple
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Harrison Gaines 07-19-17 12:05 PM - Post#231048
In response to QHoops
I considered weighing in with an dissenting POV, but decided it wouldn't be worth the tsoris. Also, comments were closed.
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palestra38
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Re: Harrison Gaines 07-19-17 12:42 PM - Post#231052
In response to Silver Maple
I feel like doing that every time there is a comment about Jerome Allen and everyone here chirps in about what a saint the guy is.
But I hold my tongue there too. Say no evil about the dead.
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Carl0731
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Re: Harrison Gaines 07-19-17 12:50 PM - Post#231053
In response to palestra38
Apparently, he took Brown to the NCAA tournament. Who knew?
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Silver Maple
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07-19-17 02:17 PM - Post#231062
In response to Carl0731
And no mention of the train wreck in Philadelphia.
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SomeGuy
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07-20-17 10:54 PM - Post#231132
In response to palestra38
Interesting. I'm far from a Miller fan, but I'm surprised he seems to be struggling to find work. You'd think UCONN's associate head coach would be a valuable assistant somewhere. Doesn't sound like he's holding out for a head job or anything like that.
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