Wednesday, November 13, 2019

The Waiver Wire Episode 8 - White Flag


Kenneth Bell
I know what y'all thinking.
What is Kenneth Bell doing leading a Co-Op meeting?


Kenneth Bell
Well let me tell y'all.
Seeing as Prop Vinson is in 8th place, the Co-Op needs a bit of help.
I'm here to be that assistance.
Cops looking at y'all hard, they don't want us to be organized.
They want us to beef over corners.
And kill each other over bullshit.
Speaking of which, I'd like to recognize Kevlo Stanfield.


Kenneth Bell
As you all know Kevlo Stanfield and my associate, Jesse Barksdale,
was going to war over territory.
But rest assured, that shit is water under the bridge.
We done worked that shit out and ain't no more problems.


Kenneth Bell
Listen, a year ago, the entire SCGD unit made the playoffs.
This year? Not so much.
They don't want us to work together.
They know how much strength we have in numbers.
We do this right, one of us in this room will win the League Championship.


Kenneth Bell
And as the Undisputed #1 Power Ranked Manager in the league.
I think I've earned the right to be the bank.
Funneling clean fiances to the Co-Op in exchange for the profit of
that blue meth from The Greek.


Kevlo Stanfield appears to take offense to the #1 Ranking.


Kenneth Bell
If we share and share alike...
Resources, information, fiances, corners and profit off the top.
Ain't no reason why we can't win it all.
Let's stop being gangsters.
And start being businessmen.


"It's not about the money." - Victor Oumar


Det. Howard
So... I've got Kenneth Bell this week.
Any ideas? Any suggestions on who I should start?


Det. Joyce
Fuck if I know?
We've lost back to back games to him.
And SCGD is 1-2 on the year going against Bell.


Det. Howard
Well that doesn't really help.
I don't think we should give up.

Det. Joyce
Giving up? Who says we're giving up?
I'm just saying, no one expects you to win against Kenneth Bell.
We need a fresh look and it's not gonna be from you.


Det. Minh
Where's McLuu?

Det. Joyce
Who knows.
Probably doing something useful, instead of wasting time in here.


Det. Minh
The hell is your problem, Joyce?
You think you're all high and mighty up there in 2nd place?
Too damn good to work a case with us, outside of playoff position?


Det. Joyce
Look Minh, I take this shit seriously.
I took a bullet for this job.
And for a second year in a row, I'm the best Seattle cousin in the league.
I'm not peeling over and giving up.
I just don't believe a Fantasy Manager in 10th place is going to do anything
to Kenneth Bell except strengthen his grip on number 1.
If there's anyone who can beat Kenneth Bell come playoff time, it's me.
And when that time comes, I'll be ready.


Det. Minh
I'm surprised by you.
Two time League Champion, and now you're ready to go rogue.
You want to take the McLuu route.
Playing hero ball and think this shit is all about you.
It takes a team to win it all.

Det. Joyce
Say what you want about McLuu.
But he's right when he says we need a new approach.
Fact is, we're all fighting for playoff spots.
But if comes down to me versus you.
I'm picking me every single time.

*Commercial*


*Commercial*



In the street, Kevlo Stanfield's corner continues to sell Rocksonberg's blue meth.


From out of nowhere, Victor Oumar blasts a shotgun shell at Kevlo's team.


Victor Oumar
Where's the stash at yo?

The fallen Fantasy Player points to the stash.


Victor Oumar grabs Rocksonberg's drugs and money, 
throwing them into a truck.


Victor Oumar lights the car on fire.


The truck explodes.

Jaylen Samuels
You're a dead man, Oumar.

Victor Oumar
Oh yeah? You listen here.
You tell that boy Kevlo, that I burned the money.
It's not about money.. it's about sending a message.
It's about hurting his people.
You tell him, he ain't man enough to see me in the street.
You tell him, and you tell The Greek too.
I'll burn all his blue meth until Kevlo meet me in the streets.

*Commercial*


*Commercial*


In the Sunset district, Justinmonger goes out for a spin with his Fantasy team.


Police sirens go off and Justinmonger is pulled over.


JuJu Smith-Schuster and Det. Tai are on the scene.


Det. Tai
Erik Stevens aka Justinmonger.
It appears you've been a busy man.
Forensics got you linked to several murders this season.
Stay in the car.


Det. Tai
Yeah, I got a positive id on the suspect.
Erik Stevens aka Justinmonger.


JuJu Smith-Schuster
On the ground!
Spread your arms! You're under arrest you son of a bitch.


Justinmonger
You're a disappointment JuJu.
You ain't shit without AB.


Det. Tai
You're going away for a long time, Justinmonger.
Unless, you want to tell us about your time as a member of the Barksdale organization.
Last season, you had a testimony for us.
We can work something out.


Before Justinmonger can answer, Mr. Nobody arrives.


Mr. Nobody
Gentlemen, fine work you've done here.
I'll take it from here.

Det. Tai
Who the hell are you?


Mr. Nobody retrieves the Time Stone from Justinmonger.

Mr. Nobody
I'm Nobody.
I work with our mutual friend, The Baugh.
And I'm here to clean up.


Mr. Nobody
If you fine gentlemen can take a look here.
We will be conducting a comprehensive eye exam to ensure that our officers are in tip top shape.

Mr. Nobody flashes the Neuralyzer.


Mr. Nobody
Now, Mr. Smith-Schuster, you really need to pick one last name.
As nice as it is, your name is too long to say.
In addition, you need to watch less anime and stop trying to come up with TD celebrations.
There's really no point if you aren't scoring them without AB.
And Det. Tai, I'm going to help you get out of this Championship drought that you're in.
Maybe focus less on the experimental project players.
It's an interesting strategy, but it doesn't really work without the rolling waiver priority or ability to pick up players on the same day.
Maybe make a trade with someone.
If they'll let you.


Back on the corner, Julio Jones runs his corner.
As Barksdale has now relinquished control of the streets,
Julio Jones is now a free agent and runs his own independent corner.


A truck pulls up across the street.


Kevlo Stanfield and his Fantasy Team come out of the truck.


Kevlo approaches Julio.


Kevlo Stanfield
You did good with this block.
What's your name again? Willi-o? Woolie?


Julio Jones
You know my name.


Kevlo Stanfield
Yeah. Well here's the thing.
With this spot all built up and shit, I'ma need it.


Julio Jones
What?


Kevlo Stanfield
Yeah, with Barksdale waving the white flag, giving up on the season.
I'm gonna need all his corners.
You got two choices, join my fantasy team and score me some points.
Or step the fuck off.


David Johnson and Robby Anderson step to Julio to intimidate him.



Julio stands alone with no backup from Jesse Barksdale.