Having GM’ed in this league for a minute or two now, I have long made the argument that players I have drafted along the way are like sons and daughters to me. People I have come to know and love, who have grown up in this league, and who are really doing some incredible things… even though they might not be associated with me or my team at this point in time.
I could wax on for faaaar more than 300 words about all the wonderful people and prospects I met through London, and perhaps even longer still about the absolutely fantastic people in Colorado… how proud I am of the place we’ve all created there, or how important each one of them is to me, but let's be realistic. You don’t see Kim Jong-un talking about how amazing his accountant is… so like any good Tyrant, I’ll avoid the aforementioned groups and say simply I love you all, specifically I love how much you have feared me.
So, on to the meat of the thing. I want to mention and thank my “dads” from the London Royals. The guys who took a gamble, rolled the dice, and drafted a completely new user, over many more qualified options. You both are fantastic, and I want to shout you out.
@DeadlyPlayer : I love Deadly. Plain and simple. Everything that London has become originates in him. He may be the single most committed individual to anything in this league that I have had the pleasure to work with. His dedication to London is inspiring, and regardless of if he realizes it or not his handiwork is over everything that team has stood for all these seasons later. Deadly is one of the best locker room guys I’ve ever seen, and the way he interacted with prospects in London is top notch work, and a blueprint that many followers after him have come to know and follow. Have there been a few “motherfuckers” along the way? Sure, but every single one was well worth it. I am sad he’ll be leaving us in Colorado after this coming season, but I’m forcing myself to believe maybe it’s just him pretending to be his favorite player, Andrew Luck…. Because he’s coming back right? Right? RIGHT?
Love you Deadly <3
@Modern_Duke : Just today I told the Yeti locker room I’d kiss Duke on the mouth, and it’s absolutely true. Duke has always been an inspiration for me in team management, as well as a steadying, reliable force in any War Room I’ve been a part of. I remember early on in my GMing career with London, after debating a decision for several hours, Duke yelling at me to “just make a fucking decision and move on.” And ya know what…. He was right. Duke’s a big part of why I’m still in the league, and I’m incredibly thankful we were able to bring him back to Colorado. No War Room is complete without a Modern_Duke, but this one is mine… get your own.
I could wax on for faaaar more than 300 words about all the wonderful people and prospects I met through London, and perhaps even longer still about the absolutely fantastic people in Colorado… how proud I am of the place we’ve all created there, or how important each one of them is to me, but let's be realistic. You don’t see Kim Jong-un talking about how amazing his accountant is… so like any good Tyrant, I’ll avoid the aforementioned groups and say simply I love you all, specifically I love how much you have feared me.
So, on to the meat of the thing. I want to mention and thank my “dads” from the London Royals. The guys who took a gamble, rolled the dice, and drafted a completely new user, over many more qualified options. You both are fantastic, and I want to shout you out.
@DeadlyPlayer : I love Deadly. Plain and simple. Everything that London has become originates in him. He may be the single most committed individual to anything in this league that I have had the pleasure to work with. His dedication to London is inspiring, and regardless of if he realizes it or not his handiwork is over everything that team has stood for all these seasons later. Deadly is one of the best locker room guys I’ve ever seen, and the way he interacted with prospects in London is top notch work, and a blueprint that many followers after him have come to know and follow. Have there been a few “motherfuckers” along the way? Sure, but every single one was well worth it. I am sad he’ll be leaving us in Colorado after this coming season, but I’m forcing myself to believe maybe it’s just him pretending to be his favorite player, Andrew Luck…. Because he’s coming back right? Right? RIGHT?
Love you Deadly <3
@Modern_Duke : Just today I told the Yeti locker room I’d kiss Duke on the mouth, and it’s absolutely true. Duke has always been an inspiration for me in team management, as well as a steadying, reliable force in any War Room I’ve been a part of. I remember early on in my GMing career with London, after debating a decision for several hours, Duke yelling at me to “just make a fucking decision and move on.” And ya know what…. He was right. Duke’s a big part of why I’m still in the league, and I’m incredibly thankful we were able to bring him back to Colorado. No War Room is complete without a Modern_Duke, but this one is mine… get your own.