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ISSUE # 19
SHAGMAG
TABLE OF CONTENTS

150
Alejandra
Guilmant
Let’s welcome her
to the SHAGMAG
family.

How to Last Man of the Stuck in the

Longer than Hour Friend Zone?
8 Seconds Our exclusive SHAGMAG can tell
And we aren’t interview with you why.
talking about Jordan Belforth,
bull riding. the infamous
stockbroker and
author of The Wolf of
Wall Street

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CENSORSHIP: OUR LEAST FAVORITE C-WORD.
Erotic Short NBA Playoffs Small-town
Fiction Preview Sweetheart
Beauties abound Our guide on which Meet Lumin Welch
in the Appalachian teams to see. from Vero Beach,
Mountains. Florida.

67 78 116

94 Q&A
You asked, Julia answered.

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19
EDITORIAL

There may be a new sheriff in town, From handling horses to shooting

but SHAGMAG takes pride in still shots in the saloon, she proved she
being the most wanted. Even when could handle it all.
things get rowdy, we still manage to
hold onto the reins. I don’t wanna give too much away...
I say we saddle up and show
In this issue, SHAGMAG went west this town what we are made of.
and we definitely brought the wild Whaddayasay?
with us. And if anyone knows a
thing or two about being wild, it is
our September feature Alejandra
Guilmant.

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HOW TO

I L L U S T R AT I O N S BY S T E P H E N B L I S S
LAST
LONGER
A SHAGMAG GUIDE TO SUCCESS
By Julia Rose

Listen up fellas, if you’re riding a bull...

eight seconds may be an ideal time, but
if you’re meeting up with Tricia from Tinder,
you might be looking for something a tad
bit longer. Trust me when I say you aren’t
alone in this journey to learning how to
last longer. It’s time to take some notes,
SHAGMAG is about to give you the keys on
how to unlock the rules of not becoming
a two pump chump:
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 THE RIGHT GEAR

FIND THE RIGHT GEAR FOR YOUR GEAR.

There are plenty of products out there
with numbing effects to help lessen
the sensation in order to help you last
longer. Make sure to do your research
prior to using and ask your buddies
if they have any recommendations. I
would highly advise to not use a new
product for the first time right before
hooking up so be sure to test something
out before things get heated.
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 ROUND 2

SADDLE UP FOR ROUND 2.

Stamina fellas, that’s the name of the
game. Going another round doesn’t
mean right after, just means later on
in the night. Getting all of the nerves
out in round one, may leave you feeling
more confident heading into round
two. If your little sidekick doesn’t have
the willpower to armor up for another
battle, feel free to get creative with
other ways you can please her.

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 FOREPLAY
I’ve said it many, many times...
and I will say it again. The art of
foreplay is one most men still need
to master. Foreplay can be a game
changer when it comes to pleasuring
a woman. Even if you don’t last long
during the actual sex, your hands and
mouth can make up for the lost time.

KEGELS
Kegels are a well known sexercise for
women, but it turns out that men can
also use this secret to their advantage.
Kegel exercises can strengthen the
pelvic floor muscles and help you get
back some sexual stamina. Men can
perform kegels by contracting their
pelvic muscle for 3-5 seconds (think
about what it feels like when you start
peeing and then stop midstream). To
see results, perform three sets of 10
reps, three times a day for a couple
of weeks.

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EDGING
Edging is a skill that requires a
ton of self control. It’s all about
getting yourself to the edge of a
climax and then backing off for
several minutes or seconds and
stopping ejaculation and then
climaxing again. It can be done
on your own or with a partner
and can help you learn how to
control climaxing in order to
prevent cumming too quickly.

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TH I N K
O U
AB HING T
SOM ET
ELSE
Your grandma’s boobs, what you need to
get at the grocery store, the list is endless.
Think about anything, literally anything
else other than how good it feels. Focus
on your breathing and not making eye
contact (instead, focus on the picture
of her dog on her bedside table...even
during doggy this trick should work).

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 MAN OF THE HOUR

Q: YOU ARE ONE OF THE BEST SALESPEOPLE ON EARTH,
BUT WHAT’S YOUR BEST ADVICE ON SELLING YOURSELF
TO WOMEN? ANY TIPS, TRICKS, OR SALES ADVICE TO
PICKING UP A GIRL? OR GETTING A DATE?
A: Influence is at the heart of everything we do.
Your ability to influence and persuade others is
the key to success. It doesn’t matter if it’s closing
a million-dollar business deal, or convincing
your kids to eat their vegetables, or trying to get
a girl to go out on a date with you – if you can’t
connect with your audience and influence them
to understand that what you’re proposing is in
their best interest, you don’t stand a chance.
Q: IF YOU WERE 23 YEARS OLD TODAY, WHAT WOULD
YOU BE THE “WOLF” OF? STILL WALL STREET? OR ARE
THERE BETTER OPPORTUNITIES?
Q: WHAT’S YOUR ELEVATOR PITCH TO SUCCESS IN LIFE,
LOVE, AND BUSINESS?
A: Create a clear, powerful vision for your future.
Find a career, a partner, a mission that makes
you want to jump out of bed every morning. For
me, it’s easy. I love what I do. I feel like I haven’t
worked a day in my life. Above everything else,
the money, the cars, the beach houses, all of
which I love trust me, it truly all comes down to
my kids. Everything I do, I do for them. And now,
with the new company we launched, Straight
Line Hiring, I get to work with two of them
(Bowen and Carter) every day. It’s honestly the
best of both worlds.

A: It’s a great question. I’m a born salesman. It

doesn’t matter if I were born today or 20 years
from today – I’ll always be in sales to some
degree.

Q: KNOWING WHAT NOT TO DO IS JUST AS IMPORTANT

AS KNOWING WHAT TO DO. WHAT IS ONE THING
SOMEONE SHOULD AVOID IN ANY SALE? (FIRST THING
THAT COMES TO MIND, THE DEAL BREAKER).

A: At this point in my life, I would say: Acting

unethically.

Q: IN YOUR OPINION, WHAT DO YOU THINK ATTRACTS

WOMEN TO A MAN THE MOST AND WHY?

A: I think there are many things, but confidence

always helps. Every form of persuasion, whether
it’s in business or in your personal relationships,
is about creating a state of absolute certainty
inside of your prospect. That starts with confidence.

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Q: WHAT’S ONE FAILURE OR MISTAKE THAT
TAUGHT YOU THE BIGGEST LESSON?

A: Well, when I was 22, I started my

first company. It was a meat and
seafood business.

I started out with one truck. Then

grew to 26 trucks. I was making a
ton of money, or so I thought at the
time. I was also making a ton of
mistakes.

I was over-expanding. And I was

under-capitalized. And I was doing
it all on credit.

Making all the mistakes a young

entrepreneur makes. Before I knew
it, I was out of business and I was
ashamed. I declared bankruptcy.
And I couldn’t believe it. “How could
this happen?” Right?

It taught me a valuable lesson. If

you’re going to fail, fail fast. So,
one, you don’t lose a lot of money.
And two, more importantly, you
don’t lose a lot of time. Even the
richest man in the world can’t buy
more time. And, as always, take
what you’ve learned from every
loss, and pivot toward a new and
hopefully more successful idea.

Eventually, you’ll hit on the right

formula.

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 MAN OF THE HOUR

Q: FILL IN THE BLANKS:

WHETHER YOU’RE
SELLING CARS OR
APPROACHING
A GIRL AT A BAR,
MAKING ANY
SALE REQUIRES
__, __ AND __.
A: BEING SHARP AS A TACK, ENTHUSIASTIC AS HELL, AN
EXPERT IN YOUR FIELD

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vv
MAN OF THE HOUR

Q. “WHAT YOU SAY” OR “HOW YOU SAY IT”.. IF
YOU COULD ONLY CHOOSE ONE, WHAT IS MORE
IMPORTANT?
A: You need the right words and the right
tonality. In my mind, they’re inseparable.
Q. PART OF SELLING IS ABOUT IDENTIFYING YOUR
PROSPECTS’ WANTS & NEEDS. IN YOUR OPINION
FROM EXPERIENCE, WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE
THE TOP 3 WANTS & NEEDS OF ANY WOMAN?
A: I think I’d be a fool to group every
woman together. Each woman is
unique. Like with sales, the best way
to find out what a woman wants? Ask
questions. And LISTEN.
Q. WHAT’S BEEN YOUR FAVORITE
SALE OF YOUR LIFE? AND WHY?
A: Honestly? The
next one. I’ve
been blessed
with a great
life, but I’m
always looking
ahead to the
next deal,
slaying at high
speeds.
Q. IS IT POSSIBLE TO TURN A “NO” INTO A “YES”
IN REGARDS TO SALES OR GETTING THE GIRL?
A: Depends on how good of a salesperson
you are. (laughs)
Q. WHAT’S MORE IMPORTANT IN YOUR MIND;
HAVING THE ABILITY TO GIVE A GREAT FIRST
IMPRESSION OR BE A WORLD CLASS CLOSER?
A: Each one is useless without the other,
I’m afraid.
Q. DO YOU THINK IT’S POSSIBLE FOR
ANY GUY TO DATE ANY GIRL? EVEN
IF SHE IS “OUT OF HIS LEAGUE”.
A: I think if you’re assuming that
anyone is out of your league, be it
a woman, or a client, you’ve already
lost that battle. If you want to be
a world-class closer,
you’ve got to get
rid of your limiting
beliefs and start
envisioning your
future as a place
where you’ve al-
ready won, and
you’ve got the
car, money, and
yeah, the girl, too.

Q. WHAT’S THE
WOLF OF WALL
STREET’S GO TO
PICK UP LINE?

A: To not use a
pick-up line.

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FROM THE
FRIEND ZONE

I L LU S T R AT I O N S B Y K I N E A N D E R S E N
TO THE
END ZONE
By Daniella Soloway

It’s all too often guys hit up SHAGMAG and

ask why they are stuck in the friend zone
(and what they can do about it). We get it.
The friend zone can suck. But, it doesn’t
have to. If you have stronger feelings for
the lucky lady, let’s see what you can do
about it.

Here’s the list of what probably got you

there in the first place. Plus, we’ll dish on
potential ways you may be able to change
your situation.

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SHOOT
YOUR SHOT
Have you ever actually expressed
how you feel to your friend? Have
you even given hints (i.e. tried
something a little more romantic
during one-on-one time together)
to imply that you’re interested in
something more than friendship?
You can buy her flowers, take her to
a fancy date spot and see if she gets
the hint. Or, you can compliment
how pretty she looks when you
next see her. Then, pay attention
to her reaction! Regardless of the

SHE
route you take, honesty is the best
policy, and a conversation can put
you both on the same page.

KNOWS
TOO MUCH
Good friends share a lot of spicy
details. This ain’t her first rodeo,
so if you’ve been dishing the
details about all your hookups or
past relationships, you may have
shown her one too many red flags.
At this point, there’s no reason
to try to convince her otherwise.
Just appreciate what you’ve got
with the friendship and keep on
looking for your special someone
elsewhere.

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 STOP
BEING A
PUSSY
If you’ve been good friends with
her for a while, there’s a very real
fear of losing it all. That’s something
that you have to consider before
you make your move. A good way
to know what step to take next
is to weigh the pros and cons
of being more than friends and
staying friends. Consider if you
could go back to being friends if a
relationship didn’t work out. If not,
is it worth losing her altogether?
(Keep in mind that timing has a lot
to do with it all, so some patience
could lead to the situation evolving
organically).
Explicit consent is required before engaging in any sexual activity.

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 YOU’VE You’re always around when she calls and
you support her in whatever she does.
When a girl finds a guy she can trust with

BEEN
her whole life, she might not want to risk
losing it by lighting up the sparks. By all
means, do not stop being a good friend
(the nice guys don’t have to finish last),
but you can try to make yourself less

MR. NICE available and see how it could change

things. While friendship is the basis of
a strong partnership, it can also stop all
your chances of becoming more if you

GUY
don’t set clear boundaries.
Explicit consent is required before engaging in any sexual activity.

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 YOU DROPPED
Explicit consent is required before engaging in any sexual activity.

THE BALL
Being in the friend zone can’t just be blamed
on her. It could be that when you first started
talking, you waited too long to make a move.
So, she assumed you weren’t interested in
more and she lined you up as a friend. Did she
ever commit the three-touch rule? If so, she
was trying to tell you she liked you, and you
just missed the cue. The good news is that
if she had initial interest in something more,
that feeling could still be there and you could
try to gauge her temperature. You can do this
by being straight up and asking her. Or, if that
feels too risky, start small with gestures like
cooking for her or taking her to her favorite
restaurant and treating it like a date. Her
reaction could show you where her head is at.

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EROTIC FICTION BY G.S. POST

ORGY MOUNTAIN
S
unset over the Appalachians always
brought Bill a sense of joy. He was on his
way to find a job as a cattle or ranch hand.
About an hour’s ride outside of Knoxville, Bill
noticed a covered wagon splayed across the
road with only three wheels attached. Women
in matcing white blouses and leather boots
surrounded the wagon. Across the side of
it was ST. BESSUS HOME FOR TROUBLED
WOMEN.
“Can I help you ladies?”
He asked.
are doing out in this country on a wagon?”
The girls laughed at that. “Well, we’re not
really troubled at all. We just want’ people
to leave us alone.” They all laughed again.
“Fair enough,” Bill said. He looked at
the night sky. It was basically night now.
“Tell you what,” he said, “how ‘bout I
camp out here with y’all, and in the
morning, we go and fix
your wagon?”

One of the women “Sounds good, but the

with curly red hair, mountain wind is cold,”
large breasts and ass, said the redhead. “You’ll
laughed. She said, “Not want to sleep in the wagon
unless you got an extra with us tonight.”
wagon wheel, mister.”
Bill didn’t need to be asked
He got off his horse and twice. He hitched his horse to
approached the group. There a nearby tree and climbed
must have been ten or so into the wagon. Soon after
girls around the wagon. he settled in, the women
The girls were giggling with came into the wagon one by
each other. The redhead one. The redhead plopped
stood out in front, with down next to him. A skinny
a sly look on her brunette laid down
face. on his other side.
A third, darker
Bill chuckled. skinned, placed
“And may I herself at Bill’s
ask what a group feet.
of troubled women

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The rest of the group lined the inside ring of
the wagon until it was full.
Before Bill could close his eyes, the redhead
pushed her large bosom against his. She
overlapped his thigh with hers. Bill thought
it must be an innocent mistake. How wrong
he was when she began nibbling at his
earlobe and rubbing his britches right at the
crotch.
“It’s been a while,” she whispered, unzipping
his fly.
His cock was rock hard by the time her
mouth found it. She started slowly, using
her tongue, eventually bobbing up and down
faster, using a hand to work the shaft. Bill,
stunned and ecstatic, looked over to see
the brunette staring at him, rubbing a nipple
with one hand and playing with herself
underneath her white dress. Bill flicked his
eyes down toward the redhead as if to say,
well, feel free to join in.
The brunette smiled and slid down next to
the redhead, gently sucking Bill’s balls before
switching with her friend and taking his cock
into her mouth. The redhead propped herself
up and began to finger herself with one hand,
reaching over to play with the brunette with
the other, whose small but shapely ass was
thrust into the air as she sucked Bill off.
Eventually, the redhead grabbed the brunette
by the shoulders, whispered “my turn” and
squatted over Bill’s ready cock before sliding
it deep inside her. Both Bill and the redhead
let out a deep moan as Bill plunged in all the
way to his balls. Bill could feel the curves of
her ass clap against his thighs with every
thrust. The brunette shimmied her way onto
all fours and positioned herself so that she
could suck on Bill’s balls while the redhead
rode him.
After a few moments of ecstasy, Bill opened
his eyes and noticed that the dark skinned
girl was kneeling next to him, watching. Her
eyes glistened in the warm lamplight. She
was totally naked. Her breasts were shapley
and well defined and Bill could make out her
dark, puffy nipples.
Bill jerked his neck towards his shoulder and
said, “Hop on.”
She smiled and straddled his face. Bill
opened his mouth and caressed her pussy
with his tongue, starting slowly at first and
then speeding up, switching between circular
and back and forth motions until her hips
began to buck up and down. She let out a
loud moan and then slowly got off Bill’s face.
Although the redhead was still riding him, Bill
was able to sit up slightly to see the rest of
the wagon. Every woman there was awake.
Not only were they all awake, staring intently
at the scene unfolding before them. Some
were naked and some still had their dresses
on, but they were all touching themselves to
Bill and his three partners.
Seeing this was all too much for Bill, as he
lifted the redhead off of his cock. He got onto
his knees, stroked himself a couple times
before letting out a final moan and finishing
all over the redhead’s ass and the brunette’s
waiting mouth.
Bill collapsed onto the wagon floor, exhausted.
As he began to drift asleep he thought to
himself, ain’t no way I’m ever giving up the
trail life.
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 By Trevor Blevins

The 2019-20 NBA season will be remembered as the most

unusual in the history of professional basketball. With the loss of
one of the game’s all-time greats in Kobe Bryant back in January
to the suspension of the season in March due to coronavirus,
the NBA is now back underway and gearing up for the playoffs
after a four month hiatus. v NBA teams entered “the bubble” at
Disney World with 16 making their way into the postseason, but
which teams are best poised to raise the Larry O’Brien Trophy
and be named NBA Champions? Let’s take a look.

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THE FOUR FAVORITES
MILWAUKEE BUCKS Giannis Antetokounmpo is the
talk of the league, and when you watch him, you
can understand why. The reigning (and soon to be
two-time) MVP is a physical force that can only
be compared to Shaq or Wilt Chamberlain. He
is a touted elite-level playmaker and defender.
With sharpshooters like Khris Middleton and
Kyle Korver complementing the only notice-
able weakness in Giannis’ game, and versatile
centers in the Lopez twins anchoring the
middle, the Bucks have a near-perfect support-
ing cast for their MVP. One big question mark
for the Bucks is their starting point guard, with
elite defender Eric Bledsoe currently recovering
from COVID-19. But expect to see him back for
the playoffs. All things considered, the Bucks
will live and die by what Giannis can do for
them, and he’ll have to do better than he did
last year when the Raptors took four games in
a row over Milwaukee.

LOS ANGELES LAKERS The Lakers are the most star-

studded team going into the playoffs.
With the superstar duo LeBron James
and Anthony Davis leading the Lake
Show, AD is looking for his first ring
while LeBron is adding to his case
of being as one of the greatest of
all-time. While LeBron’s prolific
style speaks for itself in his 17th
season, the Lakers have some
concerns. The Lakers are miss-
ing some key defensive guards
in Avery Bradley and Rajon Rondo,
but are still spoiled with talent. The
additions of Dion Waiters and J. R.
Smith are the exact type of catch-and-
shoot threats that LeBron has found success
(and won championships) with, and Anthony Davis is a
Swiss Army knife-type player who excels at whatever
is asked of him at either end of the court. Also, don’t
discount the production that Kyle Kuzma offers
the Lakers on both ends of the court, adding to
their roster depth. The Lakers are the number one-
seed in the West, and will be as good of a team as
any going into the playoffs with King James calling
the shots.

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THE FOUR FAVORITES CONT.
TORONTO RAPTORS While the Toronto
Raptors are the defending champions,
a lot of spectators have had a hard time
looking past Kawhi Leonard’s departure.
Despite being without Leonard, head
coach Nick Nurse has transformed the
Raptors, and they once again look like a
contender. Pascal Siakam, the reigning
Most Improved Player, has made another
major leap in his skillset and is now a
bonafide elite scorer who benefits
greatly from Kyle Lowry’s playmaking
mastery. Lowry, one of the most
underrated players in the league, has
several perfect pick-and-roll partners
alongside him with Pascal Siakam,
Serge Ibaka, and former Defensive
LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS Player of the Year Marc Gasol.
As the premier defensive Together, these players bring a
team in the NBA, the dimension to their game that
Clipperswere transformed can separate the Raptors
this past offseason when for any other team in the
they picked up reigning league. Also, keep your
Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard, eyes on Fred VanVleet
as well as Paul George, and OG Anunoby as the
who finished third in the postseason heats up,
2019 MVP voting. Kawhi as both have stepped
Leonard is one of the their game up without
most skilled players of Leonard. The Raptors
his generation and seems are as well rounded a
to get better with each team that will be featured
passing season. With injury in the postseason and are
concerns causing Leonard to poised for a likely rematch
be one of the most prominent against the Bucks in the
players to sit out games the past Eastern Conference Finals.
two seasons for “load management,”
the four month coronavirus hiatus has
given the whole league time to recover.
This is especially advantageous for
Kawhi Leonard. Besides their high caliber
starters, the Clippers also feature two of
the best bench players in the league with
three-time Sixth Man of the Year Lou Williams
along with budding star Montrezl Harrell.
Arguably the deepest team in the league this
season, the Clippers are eager to get out from
under the Lakers’ shadow in LA, and as such,
they are going to be one of the hardest teams
to bet against COVID-19.

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THE NEXT GROUP UP
DENVER NUGGETS The Nuggets have one
of the best players in the league to watch
in Nikola Jokic. The Joker has some of the
most astonishing playmaking skills and the
fact that he’s a 7 foot center makes him a
matchup nightmare, with Gregg Popovich
recently comparing Jokic to Larry Bird and
Moses Malone. Besides Jokic, the Nuggets’
offense is going to be largely reliant on the
production of Jamal Murray and Michael Porter
Jr., and both players go hot-and-cold in streaks.
With the Nuggets being one of the teams
that has been hit hardest by COVID-19, the
Nuggets’ chances are a complete toss-up, but
they have a big hill to climb against some of the
deeper, more experienced teams in the playoffs.

BOSTON CELTICS After losing Kyrie Irving and Al

Horford in the offseason, the addition of Kemba Walker
has paid dividends for the Celtics. A veteran locker-room
presence who is proficient in anything that’s needed
of him, the playmaking skills of Walker have helped
turn Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum into the stars
they’ve always had the potential of becoming. My main
concerns when it comes to the Celtics are their depth
and their defensive capabilities. I really don’t like the
defensive matchups of Daniel Theis or Enes Kanter on
any of the elite frontcourts in the NBA, but if they can
minimize their defensive deficiencies, the offense will
be there. Brown, Tatum, Walker, and former All-Star
Gordon Hayward can all fill it up, and Marcus Smart is
one of the biggest X-factors for any team that has hopes
of getting to the Finals. At their best, this is a team that
could play spoiler for the Bucks or Raptors.

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THE NEXT GROUP UP CONT.

MIAMI HEAT I don’t see any teams being excited to see the
Heat in the Playoffs. This team is so multi-faceted that I could
truly see them beating any other team if they are firing on
all cylinders. With Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo running
this team, you have two guys who form a scary pick-and-roll
threat, can create their own offense, and give up nothing easily
on the defensive end. Complemented by young three-point
specialists in Tyler Herro and Duncan Robinson, a former
All-Star point guard in Goran Dragic, and one of the brightest
rookies in the league in Kendrick Nunn, the Heat have shown
the defensive capabilities of the Clippers and the offensive
capabilities of the Lakers at different points this season. Keep
an eye on Nunn’s status; however, as he’s recently left the
bubble, and his absence takes a lot away from
the Heat.

HOUSTON ROCKETS
The Rockets are playing a style
of basketball that is entirely unique to
them. Their highly-analytical play that
emphasizes almost entirely threes and
layups has virtually no regard for defense or
rebounding, but it doesn’t change how effective it
can be at its best. The Rockets will live and die by James
Harden and Russell Westbrook, and you can definitely be in
worse positions than relying on two former league MVPs. That
being said, this is the shortest team in the league, and I have a
hard time getting past their design as a team that doesn’t put
a center on the court. A lot of games can be won or lost off of
a rebounding advantage, and the Rockets just aren’t built to
compete with teams like the Lakers or Bucks in that regard.
The Rockets are as dangerous on the offensive end as anyone
when they get rolling, but that defensive end is most likely not
up to task.

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 THE UNDERDOGS
UTAH JAZZ The Jazz’s success begins and
ends with Donovan Mitchell and Rudy
Gobert. Mitchell is an offensive maestro
from his guard position and Gobert’s resume
as a defender speaks for itself, with
two Defensive Player of the Year awards
to his name. While those two aren’t really
in doubt, the Jazz are missing their best
shooting threat in Bojan Bogdanović, and
that severely limits Utah’s ability to space the
floor. While the offseason addition of Mike
Conley has allowed Mitchell more time off
the ball, Conley is having a down year, with his
points per game down to 14.4 from 21.1 last
season with the Grizzlies, and his assists per
game at 4.5 from 6.4 last season. The Jazz
have some good pieces, but they don’t have
enough pieces to be in consideration with
the league’s elite.

OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER

Billy Donovan deserves a world of praise
for his job with this iteration of the Thunder.
When Chris Paul arrived in OKC for Russell
Westbrook, the narrative was whether or
not he would even suit up for the Thunder,
given the lack of expectations for the
team. Instead, the Thunder have secured
their playoff spot, have an unexpectedly
high level of chemistry, and have found
their star guard of the future in the
Kentucky product Shai Gilgeous-
Alexander. Much like the Utah Jazz, the
Thunder have pieces, but it doesn’t look like
they have enough pieces. Luckily for the
Thunder, they’re more focused on their
long term outlook, and with the assets
they own from the Clippers and Rockets,
their outlook is as bright as any team in the
league.

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PHILADELPHIA 76ERS The Sixers on-court
chemistry has been like water and oil for
the majority of the season. This can be
accounted for because of the spacing
issues created by the combination
of Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons at
the helm of the team, the additions
of Al Horford and Josh Richardson
failing to propel the team to take
their next step, and the up-and-
down play of Tobias Harris. This
team has been underperforming
since nearly the beginning of the
season. That being said, Philly has
so many quality players that you
can’t entirely count them out from
making a run, but with Ben Simmons
going down with a knee injury, their
chances look as bleak as ever. The loss
of Simmons means that the Sixers will
be without their best playmaker and
someone who can negate some of
the best guards and wing threats
that the other elite teams would
have to offer. Unless something
unforeseen starts to click with the
Sixers soon, this postseason will be a
wash.

DALLAS MAVERICKS One of the best duos

in the league, the international tandem of
Luka Dončić and Kristaps Porzi ņģis is one
of the most unique pairings the NBA has ever
seen. The Mavs get crucial minutes out of Tim
Hardaway Jr. and Seth Curry, both bringing
a shooting prowess that opens things up for
their two stars. While Mark Cuban has to be
happy with his young core, especially with Dončić
on track to become a future league MVP, there
is still a lot of room for the Mavericks to grow
to reach the same level as the Western Confer-
ence elites. The defensive struggles I’ve seen
out of the Mavs as well as their tendency to
fold under-pressure in crunch time leaves it
hard for me to envision a meaningful run for
Dallas, regardless of how good they can be at
their best.

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Q&A
Q: EXAMPLES OF SUBTLE WAYS TO SHOW
INTEREST IN SOMEONE THAT YOU SHOULDN’T
NECESSARILY BE SHOWING INTEREST TO - A
COWORKER, ETC?
- SCOTT

A: Well Scott, the first thing I would do is ask myself if

it would be worth showing interest. Where do you see it
going? It isn’t worth showing interest in my opinion if the
risk isn’t going to bring you a reward. If it is worth it and
you want to make the jump, I would start by being old
school. Little notes here and there, buying them lunch on
break (if you pay she should definitely get the hint), picking
up on her coffee order and grabbing her one on your way
to work. The list is endless, but like I said, make sure you’re
ready to pick up the pieces before you start dropping hints.

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Q: OFTENTIMES WE FALL FOR PROBLEMATIC PEOPLE.

WHY DO YOU SUPPOSE THAT IS?
- ANONYMOUS

A: Honestly, I believe all people are somewhat problematic,

some more than others, but I don’t feel like you will ever find
a person that isn’t packing some sort of baggage. I think
we are drawn to different people for different reasons, so
this is a harder question to answer. But, that being said, it
is important to be patient with people and realize that you
have just as many (if not) more problems as they do.

Q: HOW DO GIRLS FEEL ABOUT GUYS WHO ARE VERY

QUIET IN BED?
- CONNOR

A: Everyone has their sexual preferences. Personally if a

guy is too silent, I will feel like he is not turned on or isn’t
liking what I am doing. I need at least a little bit of feedback
in order to make sure I am pleasing my partner. You don’t
have to over vocalize if you like something but subtle hints
and moans should do just fine.

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Q: WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO APPROACH A GIRL IF

ALL YOU ARE TRYING TO DO IS HOOK UP?
- NICK

A: A question that a lot of men have. I think the easiest answer

to this is what not to do. Do not, I repeat, do not try to lie and
act like you want something more. Be upfront about what your
expectations are. I can’t promise that you will get all positive
feedback, but it’s your best option, because the end result of
you lying will be much worse. Some girls will be down just to
hook up if the ground rules are laid out and expectations are
clear. Remember people are people though and someone is
bound to catch feelings so be respectful of that.

Q: ARE WOMEN MORE ATTRACTED TO A MAN’S

INTELLIGENCE OR BODY?
- MATT S

A: I can’t speak for all girls, obviously... but personally I am

initially really attracted to the body, but being attracted
to the body only lasts so long. If a man cannot hold a
conversation, it’s an immediate turn off. So overall, I would
say a body might capture my attention, but intelligence is
what keeps it.

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LUMIN WELCH
HOMETOWN: Vero Beach, FL INSTAGRAM: @luminwelch

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“Live life Draw your favorite animal:

with an
open
heart &
mind.
What is your favorite
pick up line?

The bend and snap.

What is your favorite

thing about your small
town?

The beaches are incredibly

beautiful.

What’s your secret

talent?

I can play classical piano.

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What was your first job?

Hollister model.

Do you have a nickname?

Nope, Lumin.

How old were you when you

had your first kiss?

13 years old.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Honestly, I laugh at the dumbest

things that aren’t even jokes.

Describe yourself in three

words.

Adventurous, outgoing, kind hearted.

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What is one thing on your

bucket list?

Naked Skydive (just like my parents).

What is your favorite

holiday?

Halloween.

The hottest thing about a guy

is...

His hair.

What were you most known

for in high school?

Being the life of the party.

What is your favorite food?

Pizza.

Biggest pet peeve?

Socks and sandals.

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Issue 19 September 2020

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seven seconds in heaven with

ALEJANDRA
GUILMANT
THREE WORDS TO
DESCRIBE ME:
Cute but psycho.

MY IDEAL GUY:
The guys I’m attracted
to, they have to have that
thing you can’t put your
finger on, je ne sais quoi.

SOMETHING YOU’D BE
SURPRISED TO KNOW:
I’m actually shy.

MY FAVORITE
ICEBREAKER:
Do you like peyote?

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THE REASON WHY

I’M ON A WANTED

SHAG
POSTER:
Something for the
feminist movement
I guess, but it has
to be funny.

THE FOOD THAT

MATCHES MY
PERSONALITY:
All food. It’s my
number one hobby
plus I love to cook.

MY IDEAL DATE:
Food, an adventure, and
great conversation.

TWO TRUTHS & A LIE:

MAG

My first concert was

Ozzy Osbourne.
I had a pet snake
called Lola.
I won second place in
a chess tournament
in middle school.

in middle school
Lie:I won second place in a chess tournament

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SOMETHING I’M
PASSIONATE ABOUT BUT SOCIALS:
DON’T SHARE ON SOCIAL
MEDIA: @aleguilmant
Intimate moments with @aleguilmant
my family and friends.

TIPS FOR SLIDING INTO A

GIRL’S DM’S:
Make it short, smart and not
too serious. I hate people that
take themselves too
seriously!

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