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Hey Jacob.
Great Evaluation And Analysis
- I think you really do a great job of evaluating players and coming up with different analysis or ideas for teams or players, to understand the value of players or make possible changes and adjustments.
- It's really fun to hear your thoughts on players or trades, and in particular I think your draft prospect bullet point breakdowns are an excellent example of that.
- In terms of evaluating players, one thing I think that I look at extremely differently than you is ages of players, and in particular young players who might be truly valuable or even untouchable, and also when players are going to be entering or in their prime.
Potential Of Young Players
- Lowry was 26, about 3 years older than Barnes is now, when he was traded to the Raptors and he wasn't that great of a player yet, being traded for a future first round pick.
- Masai didn't want to include the young Siakam or Anunoby in the Kawhi trade, and they were basically nothings on offense at about age 23 and 21 after each averaged about 7 points the previous year.
- Josh Giddey is still just 22 and he already shot 38% 3PT on 4 3PA this year while Caruso shot 35% on 3 3PA.
- James Harden was about 23 and playing on the bench for OKC the previous year when he was traded to Houston.
- Shai was a bit younger at about 21 when he was traded away after his 10 PPG rookie year along with a 20 PPG Danilo Gallinari and about 5 first round picks for a 28 year old Paul George.
- Barnes is just 23, already won rookie of the year, and has already been an All-Star, so he'll just be entering his age 24 season next year!
Trading Away Young Players
- Trading players like that who are under 25, who you drafted very high, who you could have as a franchise player for the next 10 years, and who could be a top 10 player in the NBA might not be wise at all, regardless of who you are trading them for.
- So I think you generally don't want to ever trade young players with All-NBA potential who haven't proven themselves like Harden, Shai, or Siakam, let alone young players who have already proven themselves to some degree like Doncic, Carter, or Barnes.
- Carter's rookie year he was already 22 by the way, a year younger than Barnes was this year.
- Also, on top of Barnes ability, he seems to already be a natural leader even at his extremely young age, which may be quite uncommon for such a young person, and certainly wasn't the case for players like DeRozan or Lowry at age 23 for instance.
Trading For Priming Players
- To go along with that, it can be worth realizing or wanting players who could potentially be top players in the NBA while entering and playing through their primes, which I see as age 27 to 33.
- Again, Barnes will still just be 24, so his prime might not even start for 3 years.
- In particular, it is worth noting that the Raptors have many young players now, while Giannis will be 31 next year.
- Even more importantly and really worth considering is that three of the biggest acquisitions of proven players by the Raptors were for Ibaka, Kawhi, and Ingram, who were all 27 when the Raptors traded for them.
- So, they were all just entering their prime years, and you could potentially have had them for at least 6 years of their whole prime, which was just starting.
- Meanwhile, Barnes and some other players on the Raptors like Quickley, Barrett, and Agbaji are younger and will be entering their prime in a couple years.
Consider Age And Potential
- When we look at trades or when we are evaluating players I think it is primarily important to always consider their age and potential first, instead of just comparing what players are in the deal now or how good they are now.
- In particular, I think it is worth knowing that 23 is still very young and that giving up anyone who has any potential to be one of the best players in the league when they enter their prime may not be wise at all.
- Also, it is worth considering that keeping, having, or getting players who could be one of the better players in the league when entering their prime at about age 27 may also be extremely valuable, and that getting players who are 32 or just past their prime may be much less valuable and not worth giving up these potential young and prime entering players for.
Amateur Hour Sports - Jacob's YouTube Channel
Theory - Because the feelings of living things exist, these feelings of living things may matter and mean something.
- When we are harmed, injured, or attacked we can feel hurt
- When we are hugged, satisfied, or accepted we can feel good
- Living things have feelings and emotions which matter to them
- It matters to us if we feel suffering, misery, pleasure, or happiness
- Our life may matter and have meaning because we feel it has meaning
- Our life and feelings may matter and have meaning because they exist
May 6, 2025
The world is in a better place than ever because of many people with caring hearts and intelligent minds who genuinely want to make life better.
I think that Apple or any company making operating systems should display an even amount of 16 apps in home screen tabs, app folders, and app menus on iOS, tvOS, and other operating systems, instead of the hard to organize and odd amount of 9 apps.
What
- Display 16 apps in folders, or alternatively 24
- Grid of 4x4 apps in folders, or alternatively 4x6
- Always show an even amount of app columns
- Always show an even amount of app rows
Why
- Grouping apps in groups of 2, 4, or 6 makes sense logically
- With groups of 4 people can easier create a mental model
- Rotating from portrait and landscape shows the same apps
- People may be buying or using less apps with folders of 9
I wonder if the names of executive positions should be simplified with chief as C-Level, general as G-Level, senior as S-Level, and vice as V-Level. Each department could have simpler titles, with marketing having "Marketing Officers" instead of long vice president titles.
What
- Level - Title - Abbreviation - Codename
- C-Level - Chief Marketing Officer - CMO - Chief/Leader
- G-Level - General Marketing Officer - GMO - General/Admiral
- S-Level - Senior Marketing Officer - SMO - Major/Colonel
- V-Level - Vice Marketing Officer - VMO - Captain/Commander
Past
- Level - Title - Abbreviation
- Chief - Chief Marketing Officer - CMO
- Executive - Executive Vice President of Marketing - EVP
- Senior - Senior Vice President of Marketing - SVP
- Vice - Vice President of Marketing - VP
I think formulating an ideology and creating ways of living based solely on practical habits or action instead of theoretical beliefs or dogma may be beneficial and essential to further maintain and improve our overall wellbeing and happiness.
On Beliefs, Theories & Dogmas
Beliefs, theories, dogmas, and myths can often be harmful as they can be used to promote rituals based upon mere suspicion, and therefore they may not be practically helpful.
- I think we should reserve belief only as a tool to believe in ourselves to do something
- Beliefs, theories, and dogmas may be harmful and unhelpful in making life better for all
- It may be worth striving to focus only on knowing things instead of believing in things
- Decoupling beliefs from practices within church and communities may be important
On Practices, Habits & Actions
Practices, habits, actions, and plans may shape our positive wellbeing and happiness if we proactively create good practices, or our negative suffering and misery if we do not.
- As for ideology, I might broaden its definition to include not just beliefs, but practices
- Whatever we call it, I think creating habits and practices to make life better can succeed
- It may be worth focusing not on what is right or true, but what is good or better for all
- Focusing on practices, habits, action, and values may be worthwhile and important
April 22, 2025
If you think the power and magnificence of 3-6-9 is the key to the universe, just wait until you learn how to simplify things and fully realize the incredible power and simplicity of 2-4-6.
Independence and any feelings of superiority may be an illusion created within a capitalistic or any societal system where we in fact rely on others in countless ways, common for those in elevated classes, positions of power, or with certain knowledge, skills, or traits to feel.
I wonder if we should use bullet lists for all or most of our writing, and particularly to make concise, argumentative list essays that present a single plan, idea, practice, or habit with points describing the action or steps the author suggests.
Names
- List Essay or Bullet Essay
- Brief or Bullet
What
- Can a bullet list of points be an essay?
- Should we write more ideas and plans as argumentative essays in bullet list form?
- We could call this simplified and brief style of writing a "List Essay" or "Bullet Essay"
- Argumentative essays with a single idea would work particularly well as a list essay
- Any idea, plan, practice, habit, policy, strategy, or rule could work well as a list essay
- Any and all types of writing may be simpler, better, and read easier as bullet lists too
Why
- Many books, essays, texts, articles, and literary works are way too long
- We need to focus on brevity and simplifying our information and important actions
- Maybe we should shorten our ideas and other information and just get to the point
- It is easier and quicker to skim a list of lines and points than long paragraphs or essays
- An idea should often focus on what and why changes are to be made more so than how
- A bulleted list encourages the author to describe their idea or information much simpler
How
- Use bulleted lists instead of paragraphs, hopefully which will fit on a single line
- Shorter sentences might be preferred, but sentences of any length would work
- Possibly make groups of 6 points or less separated with headings for further simplicity
- Create a What section with a simple description of your idea, plan, action, or habit
- Often create a Why section to outline the reasons for the idea or explain your argument
- Optionally create How, Steps, or Rules sections to further detail your plan, idea, or action
April 8, 2025
I love the old iPad mini 5 with its completely flat back, no camera bump, and a naturally uniform screen. I dislike the iPhone mini 13 with a wobbly back, humongous camera bump, and imbalanced intrusive notch. While out of style, I wonder if Steve Jobs would feel the same way.
Meditate every day because it improves your wellbeing and your mind by helping you to become more relaxed, focused, and aware of all the unnecessary thoughts in your head, which can make you happier and more relaxed and focused on each day you meditate.
What
- Sit down and breathe slowly and deeply for some amount of minutes at least once a day
- Attempt to clear your mind of thoughts and focus on one thing, such as your breathing
- Focus on your breath, body, surroundings, or close your eyes to focus on one thing
- Don't worry if thoughts creep into your mind, just try to let them go, breathe, and focus
- You can also try saying a mantra like "I'm grateful for today. I'm hopeful for the future."
- You may also spend time focusing or contemplating on single projects, goals, or dreams
Why
- Breathing deeply may provide oxygen to the brain which is key for our brain functioning
- Relaxing our mind may allow it to make new connections, which occurs when we sleep
- It may help us become more focused, improve our concentration, and get things done
- It may help us become more relaxed, improve our happiness, and feel naturally calmer
- It may help us process our thoughts, be more creative, and improve our critical thinking
- It may help us slow down and recognize that the thoughts in our head are not our reality
April 1, 2025
I wonder if we should show respect for those that are currently weaker or younger than us, and shake hands after we win instead of gloating or putting others down at the end of a competition.
Dear Anonymous Athlete,
Thanks
- You should be very proud of yourself for everything you have achieved in your life
- You have had an exceptional career as a basketball player due to your hard work
- You have made your own life as well as your family much better in many ways
- You have brought joy to many people who enjoy watching a fun competition
Gifts
- You are also lucky to have been given some incredible and uncommon physical gifts
- You are lucky to have been given an amazing opportunity and life partially by chance
- We should realize we could easily have been born as someone else without such gifts
- We should consider treating opponents and others as we would our young children
Respect The Weak
- Unwritten rules like not scoring at the end of the game can be confusing to understand
- I think the reason for this unwritten rule is not so both teams stop trying at the end
- The weaker team losing should always keep competing until the very end to catch up
- The stronger team should show some mercy, not run up the score, and shake hands after
Competition Can Be Good
- Competition is good because it makes all of us better, even the weakest and youngest
- Competition is good if the older and stronger show respect for the younger and weaker
- Competition can be bad if the stronger and older do not show some level of respect to those that are currently weaker or younger than them for competing and taking part, which could cause some people, who are not lucky enough to be as intelligent or strong, to give up and not want to compete or contribute to society at all
- Competition can be bad if the strong rub it in the face of the weak or young at every opportunity and never come to realize or learn to understand that the goal should be to ultimately pass on their superior skills and knowledge to future generations through competition and to make us all better in the process
Quote
- "Once the game is over, the king and the pawn go back in the same box." - Italian Proverb
March 25, 2025
When you say anything of extreme importance and honesty, expect others to react quickly, negatively, and defensively.
Ask open-ended questions by remembering the acronym WHI and starting with why, what, how, and in what way, in order to become a better listener who encourages longer and more revealing answers from people.
- WHI? - Why? - What? How? In what way? - Yes/Open
- WHO? - Who? - When? Where? Would you? - No/Closed
- Asking open-ended questions allows others to share their thoughts
- Asking open-ended questions allows you to become a better listener
- Why, what, how, and "in what way" encourage long open answers
- Who, when, where, and "would you" encourage short fixed answers
March 25, 2025
I think we should rename and change the pronunciation we use for the letter "w" from its three syllables of "duhble-yoo", to a simpler sound of only one syllable, just like every other letter in the alphabet. I suggest "wee".
What
- Pronounce the letter "w" as "wee"
Why
- All other letters in the alphabet are a single syllable
- Saying the letter "w" becomes shorter and simpler
- Spelling out words becomes shorter and simpler
- Reciting the alphabet becomes shorter and simpler
Options
March 11, 2025
A person who has and does many different practices, habits, activities, or interests.
polyprax
noun
- A person who has and does many different practices, habits, activities, or interests, possibly instead of having only one job or working for a living.
- A person who may have many different purposes or roles, and who follows their own goals and dreams to do things for themself, others, and the world.
- A person who may have many different purposes, goals, missions, or aims throughout their lifetime.
- A person who may have many different roles, crafts, positions, or professions throughout their lifetime.
- A person who may choose to try and live a simple life focused on action and practices instead of money and materials, or doing and being instead of paying and buying.
- A person who may focus on thinking about and doing things for themselves and other people instead of paying for things or buying things for people and themselves.
Similar New Definitions
- Polyprax - A person who has many different practices, habits, activities, or interests.
- Polyskop - A person who has many different purposes, goals, aims, or objectives.
- Polyepan - A person who has many different roles, crafts, positions, or professions.
- Polyergo - A person who has many different jobs, duties, work, or chores.
- Polytech - A person who makes many different things, crafts, objects, or artworks.
- Polykano - A person who does many different things, actions, deeds, or tasks.
Similar Existing Definitions
- Polymath - A person who knows or understands many different learnings or subjects.
- Polyglot - A person who can speak or write many different languages or vocabularies.
Updated - March 11, 2025
Original - September 4, 2024
Matter not losing or failure, only learning for the future.
All we need is food, water, shelter.
All we want is touch and affection.
They expect us to pay for their food and drinks.
They expect us to buy gifts and the kitchen sink.
They want luxuries and money from we.
They want everything, with our slavery.
March 3, 2025
Sometimes when we're happy our life isn't as good as we think it is. Sometimes when we're sad our life isn't as bad as we think it is.
Happiness may be easier not knowing how everything really works.
