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SteveInBaltimore
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I guess I don't get why "ring-hunting" seems to have a negative connotation

I know in baseball free agents typically will say they WANT to go somewhere and win a World Series, but they always wind up going to whoever offers the most money, which may or may not be the best chance to win it all. And people tend to look down at them for chasing the bucks. But in basketball it seems like players are looked down at not for chasing the most bucks but for wanting to win????? I'm not an NBA fan but it sure seems bass ackwards to me.
Posted: 07/28/2026 at 12:16 PM ET
(In response to this post by Pride_and_Joy)

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LeBron to the 76ers. Dang it! If we only had enough NIL!! 😂**
HokieNL • 07/24/26 02:46 PM ET
I’ve got $20 for Bronnie. **
GreenvilleVT • 07/29/26 02:08 PM ET
Does he still have eligibility since he didn't play in college?**
atlhokie1 • 07/28/26 10:48 AM ET
He finally figured out how to maximize roster vs. salary cap
UpperQuad • 07/24/26 03:53 PM ET
Likely unpopular opinion
VTFuzz • 07/27/26 08:43 AM ET
It should be unpopular. It's an objectively horrible take.
BG Hokie • 07/28/26 09:38 AM ET
He's a clown and will never be the Goat he thinks he is**
ModerateHokie • 07/29/26 12:30 PM ET
I get what you are saying
VTFuzz • 07/29/26 05:36 AM ET
"Objectively horrible take" -- about an opinion.
Pride_and_Joy • 07/28/26 02:12 PM ET
No, I used objectively very much on purpose. Didn't read the rest of what
BG Hokie • 07/28/26 03:47 PM ET
No need for name-calling.
Pride_and_Joy • 07/28/26 04:14 PM ET
Jordan was a unicorn.....
2hhoop3 • 07/28/26 09:53 AM ET
He’s definitely ring hunting. lol. **
Pride_and_Joy • 07/26/26 07:34 PM ET
I guess I don't get why "ring-hunting" seems to have a negative connotation ◄
SteveInBaltimore • 07/28/26 12:16 PM ET
Nostalgia. Back in our day, players were more likely to play for a team or
BG Hokie • 07/28/26 01:52 PM ET
For me, it's not nostalgia.
Pride_and_Joy • 07/28/26 02:20 PM ET
Doesn't always work
VaTechHokiesACC • 07/28/26 01:06 PM ET
It does seem like the super teams sometimes end up being less than
Pride_and_Joy • 07/28/26 05:10 PM ET
It makes him seam like a "me" guy instead of a team guy
UpperQuad • 07/28/26 12:25 PM ET
Well, after the Miami mess I'm not surprised.**
atlhokie1 • 07/28/26 10:39 AM ET
He’s several years too late unfortunately.
SC_Hokie • 07/25/26 05:52 PM ET
I disagree. This Sixer team is legit. **
VaTechHokiesACC • 07/28/26 01:04 PM ET
The 1980s had Bird, Dr. J, Ewing, Moses, Bob Lanier, Isiah Thomas, etc.
UpperQuad • 07/26/26 12:46 AM ET
Well.
SC_Hokie • 07/26/26 05:56 PM ET
You had me until Banchero and Wagner.
Pride_and_Joy • 07/28/26 05:16 PM ET