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The 2019 Takies With Blake Griffin, Brooks Koepka, Blake Bortles, And Many More Celebrities

Friday, July 12, 201910 takes

The 2019 Takies are here. But first Woj dropped a Woj bomb so we discuss Chris Paul being traded for Russ Westbrook. Fyre Fest of the Year.  The 2019 Takies with special celebrity appearances from Billy Gunn, Andy Dick, Perry Ellis, Bob Vance from Vance Refrigeration, Bruno Mars the Chihuaha and More.  Takies given out include  -Worst Take of the Year (-)-Boston Sports Heartbreak of the Year (-)-Chonk Athlete of the Year (-)-AAF Week of the Year (-)-Mike Tomlin Quote of the Year(-)-Still Alive Person Of the Year (-) And many many more including the all important Blake of the Year (-)

Recap

Win
Take Slip·Jul 12, 2019
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Bill Belichick is the type of coach who would cut off his dick one year too early rather than one year too late.

Belichick's the kind of guy who would cut off his dick one year too early instead of one year too late. That's why he's won all those titles. [Mike] Vrabel is chasing a ghost.

The sentiment that Belichick moves on from assets early to avoid decline is a widely held sports truth during the Patriots dynasty era.
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Take Slip·Jul 12, 2019
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Meryl Streep is a 'bad bitch' who deserves respect.

Meryl Streep, such a bad bitch, I'm starting to respect her.

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Take Slip·Jul 12, 2019
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Jay Williams claiming Duke could beat the Cavs was his 'arrival moment' in the hot take industry.

The saying, 'Duke can beat the Cavs,' is like Jay Williams' arrival moment. He's just letting everyone know, hey, I'm here now to just spew some bullshit out here. I'm for real.

Win
Take Slip·Jul 12, 2019
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Zion Williamson is one bad weekend in Vegas away from becoming 'real chonk'.

I've said he's [Zion] one bad weekend in Vegas away from real chonk.

Zion's weight has been a recurring issue throughout his career.
Win
Take Slip·Jul 12, 2019
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Zion Williamson is the rare Duke player that everyone will root for.

Zion is like the rare dude from Duke that everyone is going to root for.

Zion was arguably the most popular and beloved prospect since LeBron James entering the league.
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Take Slip·Jul 12, 2019
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Zion Williamson would actually play worse if he lost weight.

I think [Zion Williamson] would actually get worse if he lost weight. There's something about his body. He's got power that he can just jump into. It doesn't look as much like an offensive foul if a fat guy runs into you as opposed to like a big jacked up dude.

This remains a debated topic throughout Zion's career, as weight is often linked to his frequent injuries, though his power is undeniable.
Push
Take Slip·Jul 12, 2019
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Russell Westbrook and James Harden will fight over having only one ball in Houston.

There's only one ball, and I'm excited for Russell Westbrook and James Harden to fight over that ball.

The duo had a reasonably successful regular season but struggled in the playoffs and Westbrook requested a trade after just one year.
Loss
Take Slip·Jul 12, 2019
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Chris Paul essentially has to retire now after being traded to the Thunder.

I actually think Chris Paul has to retire now, right? ... [He'll] get traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder for basically a guy who will hold the ball even more in Russell Westbrook.

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Chris Paul did not retire; he led OKC to the playoffs and remained an All-Star caliber player for several more years with the Suns and Warriors.
Win
Take Slip·Jul 12, 2019
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Anytime a sports front office says a relationship is 'fine' and reports are false, they are lying.

Anytime, and this counts for coaching, front office, whatever it may be, anytime someone says our relationship is fine and these media reports are false, they are lying. They are always lying, and it always ends up being a trade. The fact that the Houston Rockets tried to convince everyone that James Harden and Chris Paul didn't hate each other's guts is absolutely laughable.

History repeatedly supports the idea that 'votes of confidence' or 'denials of rifts' are precursors to trades or firings.

Interview

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Take Slip·Jul 12, 2019
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Winning 'Blake of the Year' makes a career's worth of naysayers and haters worth it.

I'd like to thank my family for believing me this whole time. Obviously, there's been a lot of ups and downs and a lot of naysayers, a lot of haters, but somehow we made it here. I'm at a loss for words. ... At the end of the day, it's worth it.