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sports1 year ago•8 min saved

"Celtics' Bold Moves and Trust Issues Shape Their NBA Finals Journey"

The 2024 Boston Celtics exemplify a new model for NBA superteams, focusing on depth and balanced roster construction rather than assembling multiple superstars. Unlike the 2008 Celtics or other past superteams, the current Celtics built their success through methodical additions of very good players like Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, rather than relying on a few high-profile stars. This approach aligns with the new financial restrictions of the NBA, making it difficult to maintain a team of three superstars. The Celtics' strategy has led them to one of the best seasons in NBA history, showcasing a modern blueprint for building a superteam.

via CBS Sports|

#2024-season #boston-celtics #nba

sports1 year ago•6 min saved

"2024 NFL Draft: Experts' Superteams, Day 2 Fits, and QB-Needy Team Rankings"

ESPN's draft analysts, including Mel Kiper Jr. and Matt Miller, conducted a 10-round, 40-pick draft to build superteams of top prospects for the 2024 NFL draft, with specific required positions for each roster. The draft provided insight into positional value and the impact of prospects at the next level. Each analyst shared their team roster and strategy, with Kiper expressing dissatisfaction with his picks, while Miller aimed for top players at each position group. Reid focused on high-upside players and a strong offensive line, and Yates prioritized explosive wide receivers and targeting top-rated players at each position on his board. Fans can vote for the best roster.

via ESPN|

#2024-nfl-draft #draft-analysis #nfl

sports1 year ago•23 min saved

"MLB Superteams: Building the 2024 Dodgers and Fantasy Outlook for Yoshinobu Yamamoto"

The 2024 Los Angeles Dodgers have made headlines by investing over $1 billion in guaranteed salary to sign two star players, Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, joining the ranks of historical MLB superteams. The article explores the construction of superteams in baseball history, including the 1927 New York Yankees, the 1942 St. Louis Cardinals, the 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers, the 1972 Oakland A's, and the 2009 New York Yankees, highlighting their innovative player acquisition methods and success on the field.

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#los-angeles-dodgers #mlb #new-york-yankees

sports2 years ago•0 min saved

NFL Pro Bowl 2024: New Skills Competitions and Tug-of-War Added

The NFL has added tug-of-war to the Pro Bowl games, giving linemen an activity to participate in. The Pro Bowl games include 10 different events, with the winning side receiving $88,000 per player and the losers receiving $44,000. The NFL replaced the Pro Bowl game with the Pro Bowl games last year, and it seems unlikely that the Pro Bowl game will return anytime soon.

via NBC Sports|

#linemen #nfl #pro-bowl

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

Aces Dominate Liberty in Clash of Superteams

The Las Vegas Aces dominated the New York Liberty in their first clash, winning 98-81. The Aces outscored the Liberty 27-14 in the third quarter, establishing a comfortable lead. Both teams downplayed the "superteam" label, but the Aces' strong performance showcased their championship potential. The Aces, with a record of 14-1, are currently the team to beat in the WNBA. The Liberty, at 10-4, are in third place. The Aces' balanced scoring, efficient shooting, and strong ball movement have made them a formidable force in the league. The Aces will face their only loss of the season, the Connecticut Sun, in their next game.

via ESPN|

#basketball #las-vegas-aces #new-york-liberty