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4921  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2021 NBA Season on: November 22, 2020, 04:46:59 PM
That Hayward signing was awful but probably necessary unfortunately for them.  No free agent wants to go there so they have to overpay and hope it pays off.  Until they can get a young core of drafted players it will be tough for them to pull anyone in. These smaller market teams always have to deal with this.
4922  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 🏈🏈 The American Football Discussion Thread 🏈🏈 on: November 22, 2020, 04:42:56 PM
Won't be touching the Carolina and Detroit game.  Carolina is beat up with teddy and cmc out but the lions Galloway is out and Stafford has a thumb issue which does t ever bode well for quarterbacks.  I bet a wierd play wins this like a pick 6 or a punt return or something wierd.  Seems like a coin flip to me at best.

And I'm in on the Bengals ML today vs Washington, and ML on clevland.  Every nfc east team is awful.  No analysis needed just bet against any team from the east and in the end you should do alright Smiley
4923  Economy / Economics / Re: Here is why btc will die as a crypto on: November 22, 2020, 03:47:36 PM
If you think the reason why bitcoin exist is to make fast and cheap transactions, you don't understand what cryptocurrency is about.

Bitcoin is not about sending money fast or cheap, but about sending it freely: Immutability, censorship-resistance, and permissionless.

All "fast" blockchains are just centralized and slower than visa. If you don't care about decentralization and just want to make fast transfers, you should use Visa.

Edit:
I just checked the mempool, it is completely empty. You should have used 1 sat/byte and paid less than 0.01 usd.
Next time, check the mempool before sending
You can do it here
 

Had a good laugh at this thread title, what ensues usually from the OP is just a clear lack of understanding.  They paid a higher fee than they'd like to see without looking if they need to.  You hit the nail on the head with your 2 points nothing more to add then this. 

The people who knock bitcoin are usually the least educated about bitcoin Smiley
4924  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Altcoin Discussion / Re: Altcoin season probably won't happen like the past? on: November 21, 2020, 04:02:17 PM
Is there a possibility that only bitcoin will remain bullish this year? Can altcoin season be left out? The reason why I'm asking is some are already doubting, what if only very few altcoins grows higher in value and things failed to go the same way as that of 2017? What's your answer?

I think a lot of people got burned from the last bull and most of the crypto money is in bitcoin.  Bitcoin dominance is way higher this time around so there is a good chance most alts will be left behind.  It will take a new group of new money for another alt pump.
4925  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 🏈🏈 The American Football Discussion Thread 🏈🏈 on: November 21, 2020, 03:57:31 PM
Good game actually from the Seattle defense.  Was quite surprised actually.  Figures I pick the over and its the one game their defense decides to show up lol.
4926  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2021 NBA Season on: November 21, 2020, 03:32:32 PM
Brrr. Suddenly the Nets became the 2nd favorite.
Now, what team will I be betting on this season to win impossible games.  Grin
GSW went down all of a sudden with just one news about Klay.
Well, I guess I might win some bets rooting for GSW now.
Curry is still there and so are Green and Wiggins. Who knows if suddenly Wiseman had the right chemistry with the team.
Then bandwagons will be back.  Wink

I think Golden State can not be champion this year. Although they had a very good team last season and they could not become the champion. There will be no difference this year. Klay Thompson is one of the most important players for this team, we saw the team's performance when he wasn't playing. Stephen Curry is not a player who can make a champion alone.
We can already understand how low their chances of being a champion when we see how high the odd is Smiley

I dont think you've seen steph at the top of his game.  There are very few players who can carry their teams and steph is one of the..  when he is on top of his game he is unstoppable.  At +1700 odds and the celtics at +1300, I'd rather take the warriors then i would boston.  At best I think boston is the 4th or 5th best team in the east.  Dont know why their odds are so high.
4927  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2021 NBA Season on: November 19, 2020, 11:53:13 PM
..I hope Wiggins has fully adjusted to the system already.

Wiggins only played 12 games as a Golden State Warriors. Even his average was good on that whole 12 games, that wasn't even a pressure game so maybe the usual Kerr's system isn't followed completely or prioritized.

We can only say if Wiggins is fit for the Warriors once Steph Curry back as he will adjust to new gameplay.

It's a great time to showcase what he got as Thompson will be out for the whole season. Feel disappointed with what happened to Klay as I'm expecting more competitive teams next season.

Hopefully we will see an improvement on Wiggins, for a player with a huge contract, he is expected to somehow lead the team, but since he is with Curry, he should help to make the warriors a great team again.

His stats https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/w/wiggian01.html... with Minnesota was improving but it's not really a big factor though as in crucial times, I don't see him step up like a superstar did, it's usually Towns who make it, I hope it's going to be different in GSW and his contribution will really have a big impact for the success of the team.

Wiggins will definately benefit under the vertical leadership of steph and draymond.  Over in Minnesota the stars were young.  He was the Canadian player of the year when he came out and was a lot of hype around him.  The only issue he needs to clean up is his efficiency and with steph getting the most looks that shouldn't be an issue there
4928  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2021 NBA Season on: November 19, 2020, 11:31:10 PM
And yeah, the warriors will be at the bottom of the league again...
To say they are bottom of the west because klay is out is wrong.  Steph and Draymond on their game will have them competing.  I'm not a fan of Golden state but to say they can't beat the likes of Portland or suns , etc is crazy.  Ya'll shouldn't doubt steph

I agree, they have Wiggins as well, Wiseman is gonna be an excellent rookie imo, Ky Bowman and Eric Paschall had some great moments last year, i expect them to play even better this year. What i'm hearing is that the Warriors are close to signing Kelly Oubre Jr. ( he is no Klay but he is a solid player) Warriors should be given cap space for a disabled player exception that's around $10mil if i'm not mistaken. They will have a decent enough roster to be in playoff contention, bottom of the table...hell no!

Me, I just feel that Thompson is really different, the amount of energy he brings to the team is incomparable so I think Warriors will struggle a bit this season. Curry is also prone to injury and I hope he will not just keep the load himself and must be effective in distributing it as a PG, if his teammates are consistent, hopefully, then I believe they would be able to compete, I hope Wiggins has fully adjusted to the system already.

No doubt klay is one of the best shooters in the world and has ice in his veins during clutch times.  Agreed steph is prone but if he can carry the load while the rest of the team will just have to pick it up.  I can see a 50-32 type of season for them without klay.
4929  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2021 NBA Season on: November 19, 2020, 10:34:04 PM
Honestly there are tons of places where you can read about the draft and you can see what people think about the players and how they will be a fit but it is really not the best of draft classes to begin with from projected potentials so there is really no need to assume what teams got.

However, one thing really shocked me was Lamelo Ball to Charlotte Hornets. Because, they got Terry Rozier for such a huge amount just recently, so why would they want to get Lamelo as well when they could have gotten someone at the wing or a big?

Or, maybe they might want to get rid of Rozier if they think their future is with Lamelo or they were expecting to trade Lamelo instead? I don't know what will happen but maybe they could play them bot together like combo guards instead of rotating them at PG position between each other?

In the 3 hole lamelo was the only puck.  Best available.  Literally the next pick was a guy who didn't even start a game in college.  You always draft the best player available not just for a hole and reach for someone you can trade down for.  Lamello is young rozier can help him along and if lamelo isn't ready no worries you have rozier. 
4930  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2021 NBA Season on: November 19, 2020, 10:30:22 PM
"Source: Golden State’s Klay Thompson has suffered a season-ending Achilles tear."
https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1329492642896470016

Awful news for basketball fans and the GSW in particular, Klay is out for the season.


It means that another good player loses the opportunity to be great, and I don't believe that he will able to play at the same level after recovering from two serious injuries. And yeah, the warriors will be at the bottom of the league again...

Sad news for GSW we all know what he's contributions to the team, and I agree even he recover from that two injuries he's moves will be limited.

He's the best shooter of this era from my opinion, not only that but also a good defender, GSW quest for another trip to finals will be tough unless

they'll be able to get someone who can work the same level as Klay to this team. Too early and there are always unexpected changes before

the last day of trading process. Fast recovery for Klay!

Very sad news indeed, I was expecting that the warriors would be a great contender this season but "THIS"... I think they have no chance to be in the finals in anymore, or even in the playoffs, they would still struggle without Klay Thompson, wish them good luck and Thompson's speedy recovery.

To say they are bottom of the west because klay is out is wrong.  Steph and Draymond on their game will have them competing.  I'm not a fan of Golden state but to say they can't beat the likes of Portland or suns , etc is crazy.  Ya'll shouldn't doubt steph
4931  Economy / Speculation / Re: Will Bitcoin be Trade at $318,000 by End of 2021? on: November 19, 2020, 09:30:29 PM
Bitcoin now reached $18k value which is near at the last ATH value. However there are some people that predicts more than the value of last time ATH.

Citibank Executive Says Bitcoin Will Trade at $318,000 by End of 2021

 Citibank Group’s Global head of Citifxtechnicals product, Tom Fitzpatrick expects to see the price of bitcoin peaking at $318,000 by end of 2021. Although he concedes that his prediction might seem improbable, Fitzpatrick argues that such a surge will still be the weakest rally for the digital asset when compared to other assets such as gold. He also adds that bitcoin is all about the”unthinkable rallies followed by painful corrections.” Bitcoin will see huge price swings before finally settling at the predicted price suggests Fitzpatrick.


The Citibank boss cites some of bitcoin’s key attributes which include the digital currency’s “limited supply, ease of movement across borders, and opaque ownership.”

https://news.bitcoin.com/citibank-executive-says-bitcoin-will-trade-at-318000-by-end-of-2021/




Is there any truth in what Citibank Executive said? What  do you think guys?


I would trust a citibank executive and his crypto price predictions let alone legacy investment instruments lol.  Looking a year ahead in crypto right now is almost impossible.  Take it in month segments, i can say bitcoin will be $500k in 5 years but i mean valuable is that prediction its a guess at best. 
4932  Economy / Computer hardware / Re: WTS 2 3090 RTX GPU FE on: November 19, 2020, 09:01:25 PM
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I will assume you accept escrow here on site.  Otherwise I dont know what verified twitter has to do with selling here on bitcointalk.  Use of escrow or gtfoh pretty much.
4933  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 🏈🏈 The American Football Discussion Thread 🏈🏈 on: November 19, 2020, 05:40:08 PM
Arizona the Public Play today and the way they have been looking not surprised.
I dont like the Seattle Defense and to be honest, R. Wilson has not been looking like R. Wilson the last couple of games. Will he wake up today?

Im still on the fence but probaly give Wilson a chance. Lets hope he wakes up!

He didn't look like Wilson the last game but the game before he still threw for 390 yds and 2 TDs.  Last time he faced Arizone he put up 388 yards and 3 TDs..so I think he will "wake up" this game but I'm not sure it's enough to cover the -3 AZ spread, which is exactly how much they lost by last time they faced off in week 7.  They are at home this time however, so that certainly helps some.

The thing that has me on the fence is that Carson should be back too so thats huge.  He can burn clock when they are up or give a viable run option so the defenses can't play cover 2 otherwise Seattle will burn them with the run.  I might just bet the over and root for both offenses lol.  Now that I think of it thats my play over it is Smiley
4934  Economy / Collectibles / Re: Free Dash Coin - Heads or Tails ? on: November 19, 2020, 04:23:34 PM
I think somewhere I've seen these coins. 

Tails - wheelz1200
4935  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 🏈🏈 The American Football Discussion Thread 🏈🏈 on: November 19, 2020, 02:32:31 PM
Who's everyone got for tonights game.  I think i have to take Arizona.  Seattle's defense is just way too pitiful for its offense to overcome for this one.  Think murray runs wild in this one and gets 50-80 yards rushing keeping drives alive.  Its gotta pass runs off somewhat that they can't keep anyone from scoring at will
4936  Economy / Collectibles / Re: Casascius DEMO coin on: November 19, 2020, 04:51:13 AM
Thank you for talking about this. I do not think there is that much demand because demo are not loaded.
I guess people don care.
Anyway pm me how much you are looking for the demo coin. Rainbowsky

Thats a scummer move.  Meh no one wants it pm me a price though for it I will take it off your hands.  

OP just hit ignore user when people respond like that.  DEMO coins have PLENTY of interest
4937  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2021 NBA Season on: November 19, 2020, 04:33:45 AM
Alright, 2020 (virtual) NBA Draft is still on, the top three picks are as follows:

1. Timberwolves - Anthony Edwards
2. Warriors - James Wiseman
3. Hornets - LaMelo Ball


These were the top three prospects coming into the draft and there were no surprises.
I think Anthony Edwards will be a good fit for the T'Wolves and their young core - Towns, Russell and Culver.
Can't say the same for Charlotte as they already have Terry Rozier and Devonte' Graham, one too many PGs here but you gotta draft the best available player and it was LaMelo.

Wizards have a nice pick @9 imo drafting Deni Avdija.
An excellent young prospect coming from the EuroLeague, i've watched a few Maccabi Tel Aviv matches with him and can say that he has great upside, athletic 6'9 forward with great iq/vision.

I'm also happy to see Cole Anthony (Greg Anthony's kid) drafted by Orlando @15.
He was among the top prospects coming from high school but he had a setback in his first-year with UNC injuring his knee. Can't wait to see him play in the NBA, he is my favorite player off this year's draft.

An odd draft.  To me its average at best.  As a knick fan im not sure how I fell like obi, I feel like Tyrese Haliburton was the play there.  Dude can ball, and the knicks need people to spread the floor.  With Mitchell and Randle jamming the inside and rj liking to drive need more kick guys.  Think Tyrese was the play but hope I'm wrong.  Be nice if obi ends up with an amare s type career id take that Smiley
4938  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2021 NBA Season on: November 19, 2020, 12:32:43 AM
I see that noone mentions Milwaukee Bucks and big moves they did on Monday/Tuesday

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30333660/sources-milwaukee-bucks-agree-deals-new-orleans-pelicans-jrue-holiday-sacramento-kings-bogdan-bogdanovic

First they sent George Hill, Eric Bledsoe and three first round picks to exchange for Jrue Holiday. After that they decided to go for another shooting guard (even tho Jrue is more of a PG) and acquired Bogdan Bogdanovic from Kings in exchange for Ersan Ilyasova, Donte DiVincenzo and D.J. Wilson. Jrue and Bogdanovic could compliment Giannis well, as having a pretty decent shooter as Bogdanovic will make more room for Giannis and his drives, while he will spread the court for them. On top of that, Jrue is an elite defender, and when you are aiming as high as Bucks, that is a must have.

They way I see it, since Giannis becomes unrestricted free agent next year and due Bucks fear of loosing him as it becomes more and more popular to sacrifice some money in exchange for title shot, they decided to go all in and will push for the this season's title.  I just hope this works,  Bucks reach the final so Giannis signs supermax contract next year. It would be shame to see once again "Anthony Davis" type of scenario, as it makes NBA less interesting when top talents are concentrated in few teams.



Thoughts? Do Bucks have what it takes this year to go for the title?

Oh wow just commenting again on that trade.  Yeah its 3 first round picks but in the 2 years in between they agreed to a pick swap too.  Oh wow, the bucks just ransomed their next decade for jrue holiday.  I know they are trying to make moves but they DEFINATELY could have gotten more than jrue for that.
4939  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2021 NBA Season on: November 18, 2020, 10:07:58 PM
Bogdan Bogdanovic is one of the best players in NBA ...
Don't you think that you are exaggerating just a "little" bit? I mean, Bogdan is a decent player, but still far away from one of the players in NBA. In a contender team he could be 3rd or 4th string, not a first option that will carry a team, like all those those franchise players. Unless you mistaken Bogdan Bogdabovic with Bojan Bogdanovic which is a superior player and underrated too, but even though I am his fan I still wouldn't name him one of the best in the league.


I think that is a bit much.  If giannis bounces, those first round picks might be all lottery picks.  All for jrue holiday.  That is crazy.  I do get it though, its tough for Milwaukee to get free agents to come in to a lower market.  Most want to go to the larger markets like LA.  I just think they got fleeced on that one.
They did give a lot, but I think that was one of the requirement in order for Giannis to sign the new contract. Their hands are tied really, they are small market team and if they loose him they won't be able to attract another free agent of his caliber easily. Since they brought new players, I am pretty sure that Giannis signs supermax next year. Unless they get kicked out of playoff early or some other disaster, but chances for that happening are slim to none.


I hope they kept George Hill. Great defender.
Yeah he  is a good team player and would be a good backup for Jrue, but latter  is superior in every way. Jrue was in All-defensive first team in 2018 and all defensive 2nd team in 2019 so he knows thing or two about quality defense. Anyway, I hope this gamble works out for them.

Oh I agree.  Milwaukee hit a homerun with the freak and have to do everything they can to keep him for that 5 year supermax.  But on the other end imagine how bad they will be for a half if not a whole decade if he splits.  I actually hope he stays.  I miss the 80s and 90s where player liked to stay on their teams and actually liked going up against the best instead of teaming up with the best.  It killed it a little for me.
4940  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2021 NBA Season on: November 18, 2020, 02:37:00 PM
I see that noone mentions Milwaukee Bucks and big moves they did on Monday/Tuesday

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30333660/sources-milwaukee-bucks-agree-deals-new-orleans-pelicans-jrue-holiday-sacramento-kings-bogdan-bogdanovic

First they sent George Hill, Eric Bledsoe and three first round picks to exchange for Jrue Holiday. After that they decided to go for another shooting guard (even tho Jrue is more of a PG) and acquired Bogdan Bogdanovic from Kings in exchange for Ersan Ilyasova, Donte DiVincenzo and D.J. Wilson. Jrue and Bogdanovic could compliment Giannis well, as having a pretty decent shooter as Bogdanovic will make more room for Giannis and his drives, while he will spread the court for them. On top of that, Jrue is an elite defender, and when you are aiming as high as Bucks, that is a must have.

They way I see it, since Giannis becomes unrestricted free agent next year and due Bucks fear of loosing him as it becomes more and more popular to sacrifice some money in exchange for title shot, they decided to go all in and will push for the this season's title.  I just hope this works,  Bucks reach the final so Giannis signs supermax contract next year. It would be shame to see once again "Anthony Davis" type of scenario, as it makes NBA less interesting when top talents are concentrated in few teams.



Thoughts? Do Bucks have what it takes this year to go for the title?

I think that is a bit much.  If giannis bounces, those first round picks might be all lottery picks.  All for jrue holiday.  That is crazy.  I do get it though, its tough for Milwaukee to get free agents to come in to a lower market.  Most want to go to the larger markets like LA.  I just think they got fleeced on that one.
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