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NBA wine article - 2/13/2018 9:49:07 AM

ChrisinCowiche

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I like Carmelo's suitcase in the intro graphic clip...

http://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/22358028/the-nba-obsession-wine

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RE: NBA wine article - 2/13/2018 9:56:50 AM

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Literally "ballah" bottles.

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RE: NBA wine article - 2/13/2018 1:07:28 PM

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Good and interesting article. BUT, they all talk about how much they know about wine, then talk about Vivino, and tout it as "like Netflix for wine," stating "it's life-changing." Not really so awesome, in my estimation. BUT, at least the NBA is getting into wine. That's something.

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RE: NBA wine article - 2/13/2018 3:05:07 PM

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What ??? No Cristal ??

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RE: NBA wine article - 2/13/2018 3:16:52 PM

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Vanilla Puddin is $8 at TW. I'll take a pass.

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RE: NBA wine article - 2/14/2018 10:42:26 AM

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When we’ve visited Napa a lot of places have noted that athletes can be good consumers and some are quite into it. Also hear that some have tag-alongs who care less. Interesting article.

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RE: NBA wine article - 2/14/2018 10:46:29 AM

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Vanilla Puddin is $8 at TW. I'll take a pass.

Yea, I noticed the "Vanilla Puddin" reference. Cringgggeeeee.

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RE: NBA wine article - 2/16/2018 10:26:14 AM

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'Melo's been my guy since he played for SU. I knew I liked him for a reason.

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RE: NBA wine article - 2/16/2018 11:56:09 AM

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Wonder if D Wade will be happy with his wine a few years from now?

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RE: NBA wine article - 2/18/2018 1:09:38 PM

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Interesting thread. Living in San Antonio I found that Greg Popovich not only is an avid collector but has ownership in A-Z. Additionally several players developed the bug i.e. the little general and Shawn Elliot. I used to taste, buy and trade with Shawn. Great guy.

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RE: NBA wine article - 2/20/2018 12:23:17 PM

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I loved this article for the fact that it portrays these NBA players as real humans who have interests beyond basketball. I especially enjoy that the article portrays many of the players as being critical thinkers.

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RE: NBA wine article - 2/20/2018 12:59:37 PM

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'Melo's been my guy since he played for SU. I knew I liked him for a reason.

When he played for Denver he was known for his taste for fine wine and fine cigars. Love that he brought his own wine along on vacation because he didn't trust the palate of the people he was there with. Smart guy!

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