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Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on June 25, 2014, 03:22:47 PM
I was trying to find a thread for all NBA things, but all the NBA threads are pretty specific. Now we have one!

Anyways, I was laughing at The Heat trying to lure Lebron back by getting a better PG. Sad to see Chalmers' career come to this.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on June 25, 2014, 03:23:31 PM
Also, Dante Exum should be the first pick. He's definitely the safest, though his ceiling probably isn't as high as Wiggins, Parker or a healthy (lol) Embiid.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 25, 2014, 07:27:37 PM
Where is Melo going? Where is LeBron going? How quickly will Wiggins end up in the D-league? Who's going number 1 tomorrow?????
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on June 26, 2014, 12:58:25 AM
Looked up some numbers on Vonleh because I didn't know why he was projected to go so highly but he is a confirmed stud. Over 40% from 3!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on June 26, 2014, 07:24:39 PM
Are you guys watching this draft? This guy on the right is just hilarious. Bilas is getting so annoyed with him.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 26, 2014, 07:46:26 PM
Yeah Bill Simmons needs to quit talking so much.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 8manpick on June 26, 2014, 09:12:39 PM
Yeah Bill Simmons needs to quit talking so much.
Nope, he is great
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pissclams on June 26, 2014, 10:56:17 PM

Yeah Bill Simmons needs to quit talking so much.
Nope, he is great

he really is.  knows no player's names, just refers to them as "this kid"

amazing
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: bones129 on June 26, 2014, 11:45:02 PM
Are you guys watching this draft? This guy on the right is just hilarious. Bilas is getting so annoyed with him.

Yeah, the guy on the right wasn't anything to brag about. That said, Bilas isn't anything to brag about, either.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 26, 2014, 11:49:45 PM
I mean, Simmons is 100% Celtic fan, Bilas, well everyone knows about him.  So what about Simmons is all that great? He just talks alot without notes  :dunno:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Spracne on June 26, 2014, 11:55:26 PM
I mean, Simmons is 100% Celtic fan, Bilas, well everyone knows about him.  So what about Simmons is all that great? He just talks alot without notes  :dunno:

Simmons tells it like it is, even when he lies.  Bilas has the courage to look the devil in his eyes, and say, "I love you."
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 26, 2014, 11:58:10 PM
I mean, Simmons is 100% Celtic fan, Bilas, well everyone knows about him.  So what about Simmons is all that great? He just talks alot without notes  :dunno:

Simmons tells it like it is, even when he lies.  Bilas has the courage to look the devil in his eyes, and say, "I love you."

 :dubious:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: bones129 on June 26, 2014, 11:58:18 PM
I mean, Simmons is 100% Celtic fan, Bilas, well everyone knows about him.  So what about Simmons is all that great? He just talks alot without notes  :dunno:

Simmons tells it like it is, even when he lies.  Bilas has the courage to look the devil in his eyes, and say, "I love you."

Bilas will tell anyone "I love you" if it suits his personal purpose. Especially if money is involved. Isn't there a name for that?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Institutional Control on July 11, 2014, 11:25:39 AM
Lebron back to Cleveland.

http://www.si.com/nba/2014/07/11/lebron-james-cleveland-cavaliers
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on July 11, 2014, 11:28:58 AM
:surprised:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on July 11, 2014, 11:33:45 AM
 :surprised: :surprised:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Brock Landers on July 11, 2014, 11:34:15 AM
I was actually hoping for this outcome just so that guy who burned LeBron's jersey 4 years ago will feel like a complete dumbass.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on July 11, 2014, 11:39:04 AM
That letter's really great.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on July 11, 2014, 11:39:40 AM
I was actually hoping for this outcome just so that guy who burned LeBron's jersey 4 years ago will feel like a complete dumbass.

Well to be fair, LeBron probably won't wear #23 anymore.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on July 11, 2014, 11:42:30 AM
The Cavs still can't beat the Spurs in the finals
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on July 11, 2014, 11:43:51 AM
This will be fun.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on July 11, 2014, 11:45:12 AM
He has to be so happy to not play with Chalmers any more.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on July 11, 2014, 11:45:22 AM
The Spurs hit the lottery by not having their entire senior citizen roster stay healthy this season. No way they do it again.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Institutional Control on July 11, 2014, 11:47:22 AM
He has to be so happy to not play with Chalmers any more.

Wiggins, tho.

Poor 'bron.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on July 11, 2014, 11:49:35 AM
Wiggins is gone. If they somehow get Love, the Love/Irving/James trio will be 100x better than the big 3 in Miami.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: hatingfrancisco on July 11, 2014, 11:52:54 AM
Wiggins is gone. If they somehow get Love, the Love/Irving/James trio will be 100x better than the big 3 in Miami.

This. 
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on July 11, 2014, 11:55:50 AM
That letter's really great.

Pretty much the polar opposite of "the decision"
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on July 11, 2014, 12:02:22 PM
That letter's really great.

Pretty much the polar opposite of "the decision"

He is the prodigal son. He has matured and is ready to return as a grown man.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on July 11, 2014, 12:04:11 PM
That letter's really great.

Pretty much the polar opposite of "the decision"

He is the prodigal son. He has matured and is ready to return as a grown man.
Who's playing the role of fatted calf?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Brock Landers on July 11, 2014, 12:04:49 PM
That letter's really great.

Pretty much the polar opposite of "the decision"


Yeah if anybody still hates LeBron after reading that letter, there's just no hope for them.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on July 11, 2014, 12:12:41 PM
Is @Winters a LeBron or Miami fan? If the latter, t's and p's.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on July 11, 2014, 12:18:02 PM
Is @Winters a LeBron or Miami fan? If the latter, t's and p's.

He lived in Florida for a while, so...... :frown:.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on July 11, 2014, 12:24:01 PM
so wade opted out of his 41 million dollars over the next 2 years, and then lebron leaves. lol.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on July 11, 2014, 12:32:56 PM
so wade opted out of his 41 million dollars over the next 2 years, and then lebron leaves. lol.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BsR6YjECQAAtjbu.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Institutional Control on July 11, 2014, 12:34:36 PM
 :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Institutional Control on July 11, 2014, 12:55:30 PM
@MySportsLegion: the Heat twitter account has lost nearly 300,000 followers since LeBron's announcement."
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: joda on July 11, 2014, 01:27:12 PM
Remember when Wiggans was supposed to be "the next LeBron". Now he'll probably be traded because of LeBron
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Benja on July 11, 2014, 01:34:16 PM
so wade opted out of his 41 million dollars over the next 2 years, and then lebron leaves. lol.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BsR6YjECQAAtjbu.jpg)

holy cheek bones
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: _33 on July 11, 2014, 01:35:54 PM
This just confirms my longstanding position that Lebron is a great human being.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Benja on July 11, 2014, 01:36:11 PM
anyways, this is good for the nba. even i was getting a little tired of the seemingly purely egocentric career moves by star players. very intriguing. pretty much everyone will watch.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pete on July 11, 2014, 01:43:37 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/12/muze9a5u.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: hatingfrancisco on July 11, 2014, 01:45:35 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/12/muze9a5u.jpg)

 :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Benja on July 11, 2014, 01:58:18 PM
lol
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on July 11, 2014, 01:59:02 PM
OMG :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on July 11, 2014, 03:50:44 PM
 :lol:

http://deadspin.com/this-is-the-best-heat-fan-burns-lebron-jersey-video-1603741843?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on July 11, 2014, 03:55:22 PM
James is the most likeable NBA superstar since Magic Johnson. It's not even close.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Cartierfor3 on July 11, 2014, 04:01:16 PM
James is the most likeable NBA superstar since Magic Johnson. It's not even close.

Shaq was pretty likable
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: mocat on July 11, 2014, 04:10:36 PM
James is the most likeable NBA superstar since Magic Johnson. It's not even close.

Shaq was pretty likable

"it's not even close" is the most overused BBS-ism and it's not even close
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Winters on July 11, 2014, 04:13:39 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/12/muze9a5u.jpg)
:drink: x 15  :frown:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on July 11, 2014, 04:16:15 PM
shaq pouted a lot when he had to play second fiddle to Kobe.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: CHONGS on July 11, 2014, 04:16:40 PM
You had some great times Winters.... swings and roundabouts....
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Winters on July 11, 2014, 04:18:27 PM
You had some great times Winters.... swings and roundabouts....
An unbelievable time I'll cherish for the rest of my life
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on July 11, 2014, 04:21:37 PM
Rumors that The Heat have been in talks with Will Spradling about being their new PG. Sorry Winters.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: _33 on July 11, 2014, 06:03:10 PM
Bosh staying.  I'm very interested to see how the Heat fare next season.  If Napier turns out to be good they could be a good team. Hope they resign Beasley and he can get some time.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on July 11, 2014, 06:08:09 PM
James is the most likeable NBA superstar since Magic Johnson. It's not even close.

Shaq was pretty likable

"it's not even close" is the most overused BBS-ism and it's not even close

It really is. I shouldn't have used it.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on July 11, 2014, 06:12:56 PM
shaq pouted a lot when he had to play second fiddle to Kobe.

He was a much better and more important player than Bryant was. Pouting is bad, but he had legit gripes.

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on July 11, 2014, 06:29:30 PM
James is the most likeable NBA superstar since Magic Johnson. It's not even close.

Shaq was pretty likable

"it's not even close" is the most overused BBS-ism and it's not even close
/thread
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on July 12, 2014, 03:57:08 AM
James is the most likeable NBA superstar since Magic Johnson. It's not even close.

Shaq was pretty likable

"it's not even close" is the most overused BBS-ism and it's not even close
/thread

Great post. srs.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on July 12, 2014, 01:28:24 PM
I disagree. I hope the Cavs never win a championship. Hate not directed to LeBron, just the domino effect and all the breath holding. I want it to all be for not as LeBron wasn't needed to be landed to win a title.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Winters on July 12, 2014, 05:54:12 PM
Chris Bosh is a real man's man, ya know?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on July 12, 2014, 05:58:47 PM
I'd love it if Miami signed Wade and some other dude and then made the Finals.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on July 12, 2014, 08:33:19 PM
I'd love it if Miami signed Wade and some other dude and then made the Finals.

Beas
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ednksu on July 14, 2014, 01:16:53 AM
https://imgur.com/a/79WvK
If lots of players went "home."
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Winters on July 16, 2014, 12:21:06 AM
(https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/s235x165/10476007_743709132354621_2959186101425528943_n.jpg) Bosh, Wade & Beasley were probably the best players on the team anyways. They need to re-sign mike  :frown:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on July 16, 2014, 12:33:23 AM
As long as Mike is still there, I'm still a Heat fan.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: bones129 on July 16, 2014, 12:42:44 AM
As long as Mike is still there, I'm still a Heat fan.

 :thumbs:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ednksu on July 16, 2014, 01:58:10 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DUiOM9JkQQ&feature=youtu.be
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 16, 2014, 11:38:27 AM
@winters @nicname @metalhead

https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?v=741806309210262  :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on July 16, 2014, 01:05:02 PM
 :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: mocat on July 17, 2014, 03:04:29 PM
(https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/p480x480/10530872_10152215226352797_4016306030158822221_n.jpg?oh=0780fb4517bbab0565157e064bad887c&oe=543553D0)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Spracne on July 17, 2014, 07:56:04 PM
ESPN missing a great headline opportunity.  Current story on the front page about Ray Allen possibly joining the Cavs has this headline:

"Miami north? New Cav Miller recruiting Allen"

should be:

"Miami of Ohio? New Cav Miller recruiting Allen."

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 17, 2014, 08:16:00 PM
Also a story. Lebron trying to get Wiggins as far away from his team as possible. :surprised:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Spracne on July 17, 2014, 08:17:49 PM
Also a story. Lebron trying to get Wiggins as far away from his team as possible. :surprised:

If they can get Love, it makes sense.  Puts them in the title hunt immediately and turns LeBronBron/Cleveland into my mortal enemy  :curse:.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 17, 2014, 08:22:10 PM
Also a story. Lebron trying to get Wiggins as far away from his team as possible. :surprised:

If they can get Love, it makes sense.  Puts them in the title hunt immediately and turns LeBronBron/Cleveland into my mortal enemy  :curse:.
:) I know. Just wanted to see your reaction. :cheers:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 24, 2014, 02:33:27 PM
http://deadspin.com/frank-caliendo-reads-lebrons-letter-in-morgan-freemans-1610122169?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_facebook&utm_source=deadspin_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow  :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ednksu on July 30, 2014, 07:16:40 PM
Do we need a FIBA thread?
Coach K said Rose looks good.  :dunno:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: joda on August 01, 2014, 10:07:32 PM
Paul George  :sdeek:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on August 01, 2014, 11:31:36 PM
gross
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on August 01, 2014, 11:40:06 PM
He'll be back by the ASG. Gross, tho.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on August 01, 2014, 11:56:22 PM
Can you imagine the sound that makes?

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BuABRfQCIAA_BhH.jpg:large)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kim carnes on August 02, 2014, 12:01:56 AM
oh eff
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on August 02, 2014, 12:17:46 AM
He'll be back by the ASG. Gross, tho.

Yeah in 2016
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on August 02, 2014, 12:25:40 AM
He'll be back by the ASG. Gross, tho.

Yeah in 2016

I wasn't even going to waste my time responding to his idiotic post.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on August 02, 2014, 02:42:09 AM
Should spend more time focusing on bone and muscle strength and less time being a distraction. His career is over.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 02, 2014, 07:42:56 AM
Should spend more time focusing on bone and muscle strength and less time being a distraction. His career is over.
lol. That thing will heal in seconds.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on August 02, 2014, 08:34:32 AM
He'll be back by the ASG. Gross, tho.

Yeah in 2016

I wasn't even going to waste my time responding to his idiotic post.

Same type of injury as Kevin Ware... He was back in ~6 months. Science and modern medicine is an amazing thing. ERiI you should look into the wonders of science...I think you'll find it fascinating.

Indy may decide to sit him the entire year since he's a huge investment for the future. I also saw somewhere (I think that d-bag Rovell tweeted it) that Indy gets $6.5M in insurance if PG misses the entire year...
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on August 02, 2014, 06:25:01 PM
Should spend more time focusing on bone and muscle strength and less time being a distraction. His career is over.
lol. That thing will heal in seconds.
Nope. Over. :(
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on August 02, 2014, 06:34:30 PM
People recover from that, especially freak athletes.  The Pacer's are mumped though.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ednksu on August 02, 2014, 09:22:14 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BuClXdSCUAATFzk.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on August 02, 2014, 11:39:53 PM
He'll be back by the ASG. Gross, tho.

Yeah in 2016

I wasn't even going to waste my time responding to his idiotic post.

Same type of injury as Kevin Ware... He was back in ~6 months. Science and modern medicine is an amazing thing. ERiI you should look into the wonders of science...I think you'll find it fascinating.

Indy may decide to sit him the entire year since he's a huge investment for the future. I also saw somewhere (I think that d-bag Rovell tweeted it) that Indy gets $6.5M in insurance if PG misses the entire year...

Kevin Ware returned before he was fully named and reinjured his leg. Kevin Ware came back against a D2 school, George plays against the best athletes in the world.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: joda on August 05, 2014, 04:31:45 PM
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/11312366/becky-hammon-hired-san-antonio-spurs (http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/11312366/becky-hammon-hired-san-antonio-spurs)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on August 05, 2014, 04:41:37 PM
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/11312366/becky-hammon-hired-san-antonio-spurs (http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/11312366/becky-hammon-hired-san-antonio-spurs)

That's awesome. Go Spurs.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on August 05, 2014, 10:45:44 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BuClXdSCUAATFzk.jpg)

http://deadspin.com/that-image-of-paul-georges-x-ray-isnt-really-his-1616411097 (http://deadspin.com/that-image-of-paul-georges-x-ray-isnt-really-his-1616411097)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on August 05, 2014, 10:50:35 PM
Yeah, no dr is going to leak this only to be fired the next day for confidentiality violations
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Tobias on August 05, 2014, 10:51:53 PM
looks like fitlove's arm imo
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Spracne on August 05, 2014, 10:52:31 PM

Yeah, no dr is going to leak this only to be fired the next day for confidentiality violations

Indeed, no respectable doctor would want to tarnish his/her sterling reputation.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ednksu on August 07, 2014, 09:13:51 PM

Yeah, no dr is going to leak this only to be fired the next day for confidentiality violations

Indeed, no respectable doctor would want to tarnish his/her sterling reputation.
yeah he'd have to run for office after that..... :dubious:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ednksu on August 07, 2014, 09:14:04 PM
KD is out.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ednksu on October 24, 2014, 11:35:09 AM
Nash done for the season.


And this:
https://vine.co/v/ObKKdl1LD9l
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on October 28, 2014, 10:46:05 AM
 :Woohoo:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on October 28, 2014, 11:02:25 AM
:Woohoo:

Are you still on the Warriors bandwagon with steve?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on October 28, 2014, 11:03:26 AM
Thunder?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on October 28, 2014, 11:03:35 AM
:Woohoo:

Are you still on the Warriors bandwagon with steve?
They're a fun team to watch but I was never on that bandwagon. #ThunderUp
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on October 28, 2014, 11:04:05 AM
:Woohoo:

Are you still on the Warriors bandwagon with steve?
They're a fun team to watch but I was never on that bandwagon. #ThunderUp

jfc  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on October 28, 2014, 11:09:43 AM
:confused:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on October 28, 2014, 11:13:28 AM
:confused:

You disgust me.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Winters on October 28, 2014, 11:15:15 AM
 :excited: :excited: :excited: HEAT!  :excited: :excited: :excited:

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on October 28, 2014, 11:17:39 AM
:confused:

You disgust me.

(http://s1.totalprosports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/kd-in-your-face-posterizes-indiana-kevin-durant-gifs.gif)

 :love: :love: :love:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on October 28, 2014, 11:20:25 AM
Enjoy it while you can. He's going to be a great NY Knickerbocker.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 28, 2014, 11:31:33 AM
Is Ell a cavs fan? I really hope so...  :excited:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on October 28, 2014, 11:44:05 AM
Is Ell a cavs fan? I really hope so...  :excited:

Pfftt
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on October 28, 2014, 06:17:29 PM
Knicks over Spurs in the Finals.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 28, 2014, 06:19:58 PM
Knicks over Spurs in the Finals.
Did they get Bill walker back?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on October 29, 2014, 09:03:47 AM
Knicks over Spurs in the Finals.

Knicks won't get out of the 1st round. They are a .500 team at best. If they played in the West they'd lose 50 games.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on October 30, 2014, 04:23:45 PM
How many points does LeBron drop on NY tonight...40? 50??
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Spracne on October 30, 2014, 04:24:29 PM
How many points does LeBron drop on NY tonight...40? 50??

22
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on October 31, 2014, 05:44:44 PM
How many points does LeBron drop on NY tonight...40? 50??
Hey how'd that game turn out you rough ridin' dumbass?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on November 02, 2014, 10:28:44 PM
Makes sense that Beems is a Blazers fan based on the way they just melted down. ZING!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chuckjames on November 07, 2014, 11:40:40 AM
Are the Rockets for real? They havent played anyone yet, but Dwight looks rather good at basketball right now.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on November 07, 2014, 04:12:49 PM
We'll find out tomorrow when they host the undefeated powerhouse known as the Golden State Warriors.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Winters on November 07, 2014, 06:24:21 PM
The Heat would sweep the Cavs
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on November 07, 2014, 10:19:49 PM
The Heat would sweep the Cavs

so would the sixers and lakers
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: _33 on November 07, 2014, 10:31:15 PM
Known KU thug Darell "Shady" Arthur ejected in 1st qtr for attempted murder of Dion Waiters.  Pathetic.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on November 07, 2014, 10:36:48 PM
even after being away from lawrence for many years, still has the culture inside him. sad.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Winters on November 08, 2014, 10:00:02 AM
The Heat would sweep the Cavs

so would the sixers and lakers
The heat are a historically elite program unlike the two mentioned above.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ednksu on November 12, 2014, 10:58:53 AM
https://vine.co/v/Oi1qQFgjQMB
watch out for people with mustaches
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: _33 on November 12, 2014, 02:57:34 PM
The Heat would sweep the Cavs

so would the sixers and lakers
The heat are a historically elite program unlike the two mentioned above.

quoted for truth.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on November 20, 2014, 03:10:33 PM
http://deadspin.com/in-october-papa-johns-announced-one-of-those-standard-1661294019?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow :frown:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on November 21, 2014, 09:10:15 PM
first time watching this season and Lebron looks so skinny, I mean I know he lost weight but sheesh
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kim carnes on December 09, 2014, 12:17:42 AM
anyone see the john wall thing about the little girl with cancer?   :bawl:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 09, 2014, 12:26:14 AM
yeah  :cry:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on December 10, 2014, 01:00:07 AM
God damnit, the Knicks are awful.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on December 10, 2014, 01:26:50 AM
anyone see the john wall thing about the little girl with cancer?   :bawl:

i feel for john and that poor girl's family  :frown:, but i am really enjoying your emoticon right now
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on December 12, 2014, 03:38:55 PM
God damnit, the Knicks are awful.

Haven't been in here in a while. Wanted to see if anyone has been mushing your face about the Knickerbockers being the shittiest team in the shittiest conference. After seeing your post it doesn't even seem fun to joke about this.

At least you have Duke basketball!  :D
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 16, 2014, 09:20:57 PM
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/16/c2e133b12f14a2ba61569a443c756a19.jpg)

:cool:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 16, 2014, 09:45:18 PM
Jabari Parker tore his ACL :frown:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on December 17, 2014, 12:04:44 PM
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/16/c2e133b12f14a2ba61569a443c756a19.jpg)

:cool:

Stay out of my thread.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Spracne on December 17, 2014, 12:12:34 PM
Wiggs lookin' pretty good for RotY.  In your faces.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on December 17, 2014, 12:13:43 PM
It's not really RotY, it's "only decent rookie to not get injured".
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 17, 2014, 10:44:00 PM
 :billdance:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on December 18, 2014, 08:17:48 AM
It's not really RotY, it's "only decent rookie to not get injured".

Battle of attrition.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Institutional Control on December 18, 2014, 10:17:51 AM
Rondo to the Mavs?  Hope so.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Institutional Control on December 18, 2014, 05:14:20 PM
Done deal. :woot


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Winters on December 18, 2014, 06:23:48 PM
The Heat are the best 12-14 team in the league  :gocho:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on December 18, 2014, 08:01:42 PM
The Heat are the best 12-14 team in the league  :gocho:
They are also the only 12-14 team in the league. :D
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 19, 2014, 01:11:42 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5PaHKaIUAAMXv6.png)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on December 23, 2014, 01:20:51 AM
hopefully we are recruiting him already

http://espn.go.com/blog/cleveland-cavaliers/post?id=246
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 25, 2014, 07:23:47 PM
christmas uniforms are terrible this year. last two years have been great
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Winters on December 25, 2014, 08:19:28 PM
Cleveland  :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Winters on December 25, 2014, 08:22:26 PM
christmas uniforms are terrible this year. last two years have been great
Qft.

The first name's on the back was a dumb idea too
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ednksu on January 24, 2015, 05:55:00 AM
Klay Thompson is pretty good at this baskethoops game.
http://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2015/1/24/7880983/watch-every-shot-of-klay-thompsons-record-breaking-37-point-quarter
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on January 25, 2015, 06:56:53 PM
I have no doubt that my New York Knickerbockers will win a championship in the next 5 years. #1 pick this year then sign Durant when he's a FA.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on January 25, 2015, 08:59:05 PM
they need all the help they can get right now
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on February 03, 2015, 10:04:03 AM
https://vine.co/v/OFA3AVd5pBX

:D
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on February 10, 2015, 01:09:05 PM
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2359976-warriors-players-listen-to-big-seans-blessings-while-gambling-on-plane-home?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=programming-league

previously:

http://mashable.com/2014/12/09/nba-warriors-coco/
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on February 13, 2015, 08:45:05 PM
celeb game ended a bit ago, kevin hart is 4-time mvp.  pretty upset my girl skylar didnt win it  :cry:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on February 14, 2015, 09:33:18 PM
JUST SWITCHED IT OVER TO THE DUNK CONTEST AND SOMEONE JUST HAD A SCORE OF 50 ON THEIR DUNK AND I HAVE NO IDEA WHO THE PERSON IS  :Wha:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pissclams on February 18, 2015, 10:34:11 PM
jerome kersey died today, 52 yrs old
crap
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on February 20, 2015, 10:05:49 PM
golden state has too many good players, its not fair actually
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on February 21, 2015, 03:39:03 PM
Christopher Bosh :(

https://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA/status/569248511285432321
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 25, 2015, 09:24:05 PM
The pack is back! I consider the T-Wolves record 1-0
(http://media2.giphy.com/media/dri6utbuXE1NK/200_s.gif)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on March 02, 2015, 10:38:28 PM
http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2015/3/2/8138045/markieff-morris-ejected-for-hard-foul-on-former-teammate-goran-dragic

it just sucks you can not outgrow what you learn in Lawrence. Sad.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on March 03, 2015, 11:45:35 AM
If you hate the twins, you may enjoy this gif.

(http://i.imgur.com/Eq8doEy.gif)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: _33 on March 04, 2015, 08:23:08 PM
Bill and Beas on ESPN now fyi.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: OK_Cat on March 04, 2015, 11:14:15 PM
Just give the mvp to Westbrook now and get it over with, sheesh.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on March 05, 2015, 12:26:54 AM
Just give the mvp to Westbrook now and get it over with, sheesh.
I'm on board with this
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: bones129 on March 05, 2015, 12:28:58 AM
Bill and Beas on ESPN now fyi.

Both played a lot of minutes, not too many points. Beas fouls too much.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on March 09, 2015, 03:32:36 PM
http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/03/draymond-green-rips-dahntay-jones-after-jones-bumps-him-during-postgame-interview

draymond is great
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: _33 on March 11, 2015, 11:58:03 AM
http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/03/doc-rivers-mocks-draymond-green-green-gets-him-right-back-cool-story-glenn

I love Draymond Green
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on March 18, 2015, 10:31:48 PM
Warriors/Hawks is fun
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: bones129 on March 18, 2015, 11:12:07 PM
Heat(Cats) won by 2 tonight. Beas played 18 minutes and scored 6. HenryBill didn't play.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on March 20, 2015, 11:24:57 PM
i know everyone already knows buy Marcus smart is a huge piece of crap, I hope someone punches him in his stupid face if he ever pulls what he did tonight again
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: bones129 on March 20, 2015, 11:30:53 PM
i know everyone already knows buy Marcus smart is a huge piece of crap, I hope someone punches him in his stupid face if he ever pulls what he did tonight again

What did he do?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on March 20, 2015, 11:32:48 PM
i know everyone already knows buy Marcus smart is a huge piece of crap, I hope someone punches him in his stupid face if he ever pulls what he did tonight again

What did he do?

http://m.espn.go.com/nba/story?storyId=12528901&city=newyork
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: bones129 on March 20, 2015, 11:35:52 PM
i know everyone already knows buy Marcus smart is a huge piece of crap, I hope someone punches him in his stupid face if he ever pulls what he did tonight again

What did he do?


http://m.espn.go.com/nba/story?storyId=12528901&city=newyork

Wow. More than a face punch is in order. Even Stevens said it was wrong. Suspension and big fine warranted, IMO.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on March 20, 2015, 11:39:45 PM
I'll punch him
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on March 20, 2015, 11:46:27 PM
Can you imagine how hard he would have flopped if someone would have done that to him? Jesus, he would have to be carted off.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Spracne on March 20, 2015, 11:55:09 PM
Talk about a bonner killer...
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on March 20, 2015, 11:57:15 PM
Can you imagine how hard he would have flopped if someone would have done that to him? Jesus, he would have to be carted off.

Talk about a bonner killer...
:rofl:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on March 26, 2015, 12:29:22 PM
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/12561256/2015-front-office-rankings-top-coaches

Knicks and Lakers in the last two spots.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on March 28, 2015, 11:59:31 PM
durant out 4-6 months with a bone graft, NBA sucks ass this year and this thread shows it
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: bones129 on March 29, 2015, 12:06:49 AM
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/12561256/2015-front-office-rankings-top-coaches

Knicks and Lakers in the last two spots.

Sad, really. Jeanie needs to boot her brother out and steal Phil back from the Knicks.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on March 29, 2015, 12:35:02 PM
The NBA doesn't suck this year at all. There doesn't seem to be as much hype as past years because the best 5 or 6 teams play in small markets. There aren't a lot of diehard Hawks, Grizzlies, or Warriors fans out there...
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on March 29, 2015, 12:41:02 PM
The NBA doesn't suck this year at all. There doesn't seem to be as much hype as past years because the best 5 or 6 teams play in small markets. There aren't a lot of diehard Hawks, Grizzlies, or Warriors fans out there...

https://twitter.com/call_me_wallace
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on March 29, 2015, 12:41:54 PM
The NBA doesn't suck this year at all. There doesn't seem to be as much hype as past years because the best 5 or 6 teams play in small markets. There aren't a lot of diehard Hawks, Grizzlies, or Warriors fans out there...

https://twitter.com/call_me_wallace
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on March 29, 2015, 01:13:07 PM
The NBA doesn't suck this year at all. There doesn't seem to be as much hype as past years because the best 5 or 6 teams play in small markets. There aren't a lot of diehard Hawks, Grizzlies, or Warriors fans out there...

michigancat and I say "hello".
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on March 29, 2015, 01:15:00 PM


The NBA doesn't suck this year at all. There doesn't seem to be as much hype as past years because the best 5 or 6 teams play in small markets. There aren't a lot of diehard Hawks, Grizzlies, or Warriors fans out there...

michigancat and I say "hello".

Two isn't a lot. ;)

Warriors vs Cavs would be a fun Finals!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on March 29, 2015, 01:21:27 PM


The NBA doesn't suck this year at all. There doesn't seem to be as much hype as past years because the best 5 or 6 teams play in small markets. There aren't a lot of diehard Hawks, Grizzlies, or Warriors fans out there...

michigancat and I say "hello".

Two isn't a lot. ;)

Warriors vs Cavs would be a fun Finals!

Just had this conversation last night. Could be the best Finals series ever.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on March 29, 2015, 01:31:12 PM


The NBA doesn't suck this year at all. There doesn't seem to be as much hype as past years because the best 5 or 6 teams play in small markets. There aren't a lot of diehard Hawks, Grizzlies, or Warriors fans out there...

michigancat and I say "hello".

Two isn't a lot. ;)

Warriors vs Cavs would be a fun Finals!

Just had this conversation last night. Could be the best Finals series ever.
I think what makes this year so great is that there are so many teams that have a legit chance to win it all... Would it surprise you if GS, CLE, MEM, HOU, ATL, or SA were champs? Usually by this point in the season there are only 3 or 4 contenders. This year there are at least 6.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 29, 2015, 10:41:55 PM
The NBA doesn't suck this year at all. There doesn't seem to be as much hype as past years because the best 5 or 6 teams play in small markets. There aren't a lot of diehard Hawks, Grizzlies, or Warriors fans out there...

michigancat and I say "hello".

 :adios:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on March 30, 2015, 01:24:11 PM
The NBA doesn't suck this year at all. There doesn't seem to be as much hype as past years because the best 5 or 6 teams play in small markets. There aren't a lot of diehard Hawks, Grizzlies, or Warriors fans out there...

michigancat and I say "hello".

 :adios:

I feel terrible for forgetting about you. Lots of PAKs to be had during the NBA Playoffs. And we'll have to do it at Aggie Station so we can rub it in ERII's stupid Knicks-loving face.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on March 30, 2015, 02:45:55 PM
oh hi

http://www.nba.com/warriors/news/stephen-curry-ranks-second-nbas-most-popular-jerseys-list
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pissclams on March 30, 2015, 08:49:37 PM
it's pretty crazy, the amount of talent in the NBA right now

i like to contrast it to the early 90's but get really lost doing it
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 31, 2015, 01:06:44 AM
The NBA doesn't suck this year at all. There doesn't seem to be as much hype as past years because the best 5 or 6 teams play in small markets. There aren't a lot of diehard Hawks, Grizzlies, or Warriors fans out there...

michigancat and I say "hello".

 :adios:

I feel terrible for forgetting about you. Lots of PAKs to be had during the NBA Playoffs. And we'll have to do it at Aggie Station so we can rub it in ERII's stupid Knicks-loving face.

Aren't the knicks about to drop down to aaa or something?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: joda on March 31, 2015, 01:38:05 AM
The NBA doesn't suck this year at all. There doesn't seem to be as much hype as past years because the best 5 or 6 teams play in small markets. There aren't a lot of diehard Hawks, Grizzlies, or Warriors fans out there...

michigancat and I say "hello".

 :adios:

I feel terrible for forgetting about you. Lots of PAKs to be had during the NBA Playoffs. And we'll have to do it at Aggie Station so we can rub it in ERII's stupid Knicks-loving face.

Aren't the knicks about to drop down to aaa or something?

Would promotion/relegation with the D-League help prevent tanking :peek:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on March 31, 2015, 10:40:10 AM
The draft lottery is designed to discourage tanking. The team with the worst record has only won 3 times (90 Nets, 03 Cavs, 04 Magic). IMO it does more harm than good because it alienates your fanbase.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on March 31, 2015, 10:41:04 AM
Beverly is hurt.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on March 31, 2015, 10:41:56 AM
The draft lottery is designed to discourage tanking. The team with the worst record has only won 3 times (90 Nets, 03 Cavs, 04 Magic). IMO it does more harm than good because it alienates your fanbase.
Not gonna need the number 1 pick to get foster though. That's why this really doesn't make sense.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on March 31, 2015, 10:46:53 AM
The draft lottery is designed to discourage tanking. The team with the worst record has only won 3 times (90 Nets, 03 Cavs, 04 Magic). IMO it does more harm than good because it alienates your fanbase.
Not gonna need the number 1 pick to get foster though. That's why this really doesn't make sense.
:D

I feel bad for whoever the Knicks end up with. They have become the Browns of the NBA.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on March 31, 2015, 10:54:51 AM
The draft lottery is designed to discourage tanking. The team with the worst record has only won 3 times (90 Nets, 03 Cavs, 04 Magic). IMO it does more harm than good because it alienates your fanbase.
Not gonna need the number 1 pick to get foster though. That's why this really doesn't make sense.
:D

I feel bad for whoever the Knicks end up with. They have become the Browns of the NBA.
Kaminsky or Okafor.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on March 31, 2015, 11:03:12 AM
The draft lottery is designed to discourage tanking. The team with the worst record has only won 3 times (90 Nets, 03 Cavs, 04 Magic). IMO it does more harm than good because it alienates your fanbase.
Not gonna need the number 1 pick to get foster though. That's why this really doesn't make sense.
:D

I feel bad for whoever the Knicks end up with. They have become the Browns of the NBA.

Meh, yeah but Phil Jackson will turn things around.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Skipper44 on March 31, 2015, 11:09:54 AM
it's pretty crazy, the amount of talent in the NBA right now

i like to contrast it to the early 90's but get really lost doing it
there was better balance East v West but yeah, it is remarkable. 
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on March 31, 2015, 12:26:23 PM
The draft lottery is designed to discourage tanking. The team with the worst record has only won 3 times (90 Nets, 03 Cavs, 04 Magic). IMO it does more harm than good because it alienates your fanbase.

Warriors fans were cheering for tanking in 2012, because they got an extra draft pick if they finished with the 7th worst record or worse:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqIFR4pdzX8&feature=youtu.be
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Skipper44 on March 31, 2015, 05:10:28 PM
all the weird trade protections encourage too much tanking imo
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on April 01, 2015, 12:16:50 PM
Trade protections have to do with draft order and not how teams finish in the standings. Fortunately for GS no one behind them in the standings jumped into the top 3 during the lottery.

Protections are necessary when dealing future picks. If a GM doesn't include one it's a fireable move.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on April 01, 2015, 12:23:18 PM
The team that is really sweating things out this year is the Lakers. They are currently the 4th worst team and have a top 5 protected pick. If a couple of ping pong balls bounce the wrong way and they land in the 6th spot their pick goes to Philly. A big LOL at the Steve Nash trade if that happens...
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on April 02, 2015, 07:42:39 AM
Canadians
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Skipper44 on April 02, 2015, 01:00:29 PM
The team that is really sweating things out this year is the Lakers. They are currently the 4th worst team and have a top 5 protected pick. If a couple of ping pong balls bounce the wrong way and they land in the 6th spot their pick goes to Philly. A big LOL at the Steve Nash trade if that happens...
wouldn't you say that incentivizes LA's tanking?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 02, 2015, 02:24:48 PM
kyle korver scoring 11 points in like 60 seconds was super fun tho!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Winters on April 02, 2015, 02:34:56 PM
The draft lottery is designed to discourage tanking. The team with the worst record has only won 3 times (90 Nets, 03 Cavs, 04 Magic). IMO it does more harm than good because it alienates your fanbase.
Not gonna need the number 1 pick to get foster though. That's why this really doesn't make sense.
:D

I feel bad for whoever the Knicks end up with. They have become the Browns of the NBA.

Meh, yeah but Phil Jackson will turn things around.
He's no Pat Riley
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on April 02, 2015, 02:36:19 PM
The team that is really sweating things out this year is the Lakers. They are currently the 4th worst team and have a top 5 protected pick. If a couple of ping pong balls bounce the wrong way and they land in the 6th spot their pick goes to Philly. A big LOL at the Steve Nash trade if that happens...
wouldn't you say that incentivizes LA's tanking?

Sure, but they're going to lose 60+ games and there is a >50% chance of them NOT having a 1st round pick this year.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on April 02, 2015, 03:45:15 PM
The draft lottery is designed to discourage tanking. The team with the worst record has only won 3 times (90 Nets, 03 Cavs, 04 Magic). IMO it does more harm than good because it alienates your fanbase.
Not gonna need the number 1 pick to get foster though. That's why this really doesn't make sense.
:D

I feel bad for whoever the Knicks end up with. They have become the Browns of the NBA.

Meh, yeah but Phil Jackson will turn things around.
He's no Pat Riley

:D We'll soon find out!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: BringBackEcoKat on April 07, 2015, 10:43:08 PM
How about those Cavaliers though?    :alleyoop:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on April 08, 2015, 12:49:57 AM
I can see life is fun in the Winters' house
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Winters on April 08, 2015, 09:14:48 AM
How about those Cavaliers though?    :alleyoop:
It's like a goodwill of former released Miami Heat players. Quite the sentimental story for the trash city of Cleveland. 
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on April 10, 2015, 08:36:05 AM
Steph Curry broke his own NBA record last night with his 276th 3FG of the season. He has 3 of the top 5 3FGM seasons.

But before all of the Dubs fans get too excited, I'd be hoping that San Antonio stays in the 6 seed in the West. It would be pretty embarrassing to win 67 or 68 games and not even make it to the WCF. If the Spurs stay at 6 they'll at least have to go through Houston and Memphis before getting to Golden State.

And sorry, Winters, but the Heat suck. Getting outscored 57-27 in the 2nd half last night is one of the lamest things I've seen this season. Woof.  :'bye cruel world:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on April 14, 2015, 03:30:59 PM
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=962428020456438
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Winters on April 14, 2015, 04:50:48 PM

And sorry, Winters, but the Heat suck. Getting outscored 57-27 in the 2nd half last night is one of the lamest things I've seen this season. Woof.  :'bye cruel world:
It's NHL playoff season anyway bro  :peek:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on April 14, 2015, 05:02:49 PM
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on April 16, 2015, 03:08:35 PM
But before all of the Dubs fans get too excited, I'd be hoping that San Antonio stays in the 6 seed in the West. It would be pretty embarrassing to win 67 or 68 games and not even make it to the WCF. If the Spurs stay at 6 they'll at least have to go through Houston and Memphis the Clippers before getting to Golden State.

The Dubs got a little lucky last night. Not only are they avoiding the Spurs until the WCF, but now they get the Pels instead of OKC in the first round. The Thunder probably wouldn't have won the series, but Westbrook would've made it much more difficult.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on April 16, 2015, 03:15:19 PM
Davis creates a worse match-up problem than Westrbrook would have. Would have rather seen OKC.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on April 16, 2015, 04:05:23 PM
Davis creates a worse match-up problem than Westrbrook would have. Would have rather seen OKC.

Not sure I agree, but it's a moot point because GS will win this series in 4 or 5 games. Mostly I'm just sad that fans will be deprived of watching Curry and Westbrook combine for 100 points in a game.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: star seed 7 on April 17, 2015, 10:50:00 PM
fun time to be a huge #dubnation fan
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ednksu on April 22, 2015, 06:41:39 AM
http://fullyclips.com/2015/04/21/more-photos-of-the-new-clippers-uniforms-have-leaked/
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ednksu on April 22, 2015, 01:42:28 PM
does okc make a run at the massa?

yes I know this is also in the college coaching thread
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on April 22, 2015, 02:00:13 PM
does okc make a run at the massa?

yes I know this is also in the college coaching thread
He probably is like the 10th option.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: star seed 7 on April 23, 2015, 11:11:14 PM
the nba is so lol.  check the dubnation game at the end of the 3rd and they are down 20.  just look again and now they are down 3 with 20 seconds left.  they should just make the game 15 minutes long
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: star seed 7 on April 23, 2015, 11:19:27 PM
curry  :love:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on April 23, 2015, 11:21:54 PM


the nba is so lol.  check the dubnation game at the end of the 3rd and they are down 20.  just look again and now they are down 3 with 20 seconds left.  they should just make the game 15 minutes long

Well they wouldn't have had time to come back in a 15 minute game, dumbass
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: star seed 7 on April 23, 2015, 11:25:40 PM
they should only play the last 15 minutes, not the first 45 so in this case gs would already have won
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on April 23, 2015, 11:32:36 PM
they should only play the last 15 minutes, not the first 45 so in this case gs would already have won
This NBA noob thinks the game is 60 minutes
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: star seed 7 on April 23, 2015, 11:34:10 PM
lol, wow  :blank:

i'm tired ok  :frown:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on April 23, 2015, 11:47:20 PM
lol, wow  :blank:

i'm tired ok  :frown:
Me too. These games are on too late.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on April 24, 2015, 12:30:46 AM
10:30pm - What a stupid day, both my teams are going to lose.

11:30pm - This is the most fun day ever and I love being a fan of the Royals and Warriors.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on April 24, 2015, 09:38:33 AM
The NBA is my fave pro sports league, but their rules on fouls away from the ball are asinine. It blows my mind that teams like the Spurs are rewarded for fouls 80 feet from the basket but the W's almost had a catastrophe because of aggressive D on AD. The league needs to allow the officials to use common sense in those situations.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on April 24, 2015, 09:41:28 AM


11:29pm - What a stupid day, both my teams are going to lose.

11:30pm - This is the most fun day ever and I love being a fan of the Royals and Warriors.

FYP. There only about 6 Warriors/Royals fans in the world (half of them on gE) and that had to have been an incredible couple of minutes.

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on April 27, 2015, 01:54:12 AM


11:29pm - What a stupid day, both my teams are going to lose.

11:30pm - This is the most fun day ever and I love being a fan of the Royals and Warriors.

FYP. There only about 6 Warriors/Royals fans in the world (half of them on gE) and that had to have been an incredible couple of minutes.

Let me know when you bandwagon jackasses get to experience winning a real championship. Like, champs of the world, not just half the league. I've been blessed with 7 since '09.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on April 27, 2015, 10:07:12 AM


11:29pm - What a stupid day, both my teams are going to lose.

11:30pm - This is the most fun day ever and I love being a fan of the Royals and Warriors.

FYP. There only about 6 Warriors/Royals fans in the world (half of them on gE) and that had to have been an incredible couple of minutes.

Let me know when you bandwagon jackasses get to experience winning a real championship. Like, champs of the world, not just half the league. I've been blessed with 7 since '09.
It becomes more obvious with every post you make that you are a DJamer Wally sock.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on May 04, 2015, 01:03:27 PM
MVP!!!!

(http://gifrific.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Steph-Curry-Looks-For-Teammate-and-Dances.gif)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 04, 2015, 01:07:50 PM
Spurs/Clippers Saturday night was such an amazing game. God, the NBA is the best.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on May 04, 2015, 01:22:18 PM
Spurs/Clippers Saturday night was such an amazing game. God, the NBA is the best.

I was reacting pretty loudly to every play in the final 90 seconds. People at the bar told me to shut up because it's the NBA and that it's stupid. I told them they were too white for me to deal with. Then they all reacted to Paul's shot and Barnes' block. I showed those losers, huh?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 04, 2015, 01:23:38 PM
Way to go, stevesie.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on May 09, 2015, 12:04:54 PM
Big game tonight.  :excited:

(Going to bypass the part where I say I'm a Memphis fan and I get called DJDT) :users:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on May 09, 2015, 09:46:18 PM
GS coming back!  :popcorn:

also i like how espn integrated watchespn into their actual site  :thumbs:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on May 09, 2015, 10:13:52 PM
Dammit, Warriors. :frown:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on May 09, 2015, 10:16:43 PM
they were down big the whole game, so i guess its a good sign they could at least make it a game late  :dunno:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on May 09, 2015, 10:17:21 PM
Winner of game 4 is the winner of the series.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on May 09, 2015, 10:19:12 PM
i think thats a given in most series where the home court advantage team is down 1-2
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on May 09, 2015, 10:19:59 PM
Please Big Train. You're ruining a very intelligent sounding moment for me.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on May 09, 2015, 10:21:46 PM
sorry  :D
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on May 10, 2015, 02:20:32 PM
There is a great chance that all four 2nd round series go 6 games, and at least a couple will go 7.

I'm not rooting against GS, but if they lose it makes the rest of the playoffs that much more interesting. They've been the best team all season but the other 7 teams playing are all relatively even. I could see all of them making the Finals.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on May 10, 2015, 05:12:24 PM
The Playoffs have been about 1000x more entertaining than March Madness was this year.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on May 10, 2015, 05:18:57 PM
Lebron can do what Derrick do
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Winters on May 10, 2015, 08:21:42 PM
Cleveland sucks
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on May 11, 2015, 11:09:38 AM
The Playoffs have been about 1000x more entertaining than March Madness was this year.
https://twitter.com/ESPNStatsInfo/status/597778235515015168
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: GregKSU1027 on May 11, 2015, 10:20:27 PM
Cleveland sucks
I have the bulls winning this series but just barely...
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on May 12, 2015, 08:53:19 AM
Cleveland sucks
I have the bulls winning this series but just barely...
Da Bulls are not winning this series. After a couple of awful games in Chicago, Kyrie gets it going again tonight. Cavs by 13.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: _33 on May 12, 2015, 09:09:42 AM
The Playoffs have been are about 1000x more entertaining than March Madness was this is every year.

Hey, I FYP'd your post.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on May 12, 2015, 08:24:28 PM
bulls vs cavs coming down to the wire
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 12, 2015, 08:45:26 PM
 So many great games
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on May 13, 2015, 09:27:40 PM
ANOTHER close game  :popcorn:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on May 13, 2015, 09:36:15 PM
 :Wha:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on May 13, 2015, 09:37:34 PM
 :horrorsurprise:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on May 13, 2015, 09:40:18 PM
The Truth
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 15, 2015, 12:27:36 AM
Holy crap, that 4th quarter for Houston

:sdeek:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on May 15, 2015, 12:31:10 AM
michigancat, would you rather play Houston or LAC in the next round?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on May 15, 2015, 07:54:05 AM
i know this is old but i just saw it today and i liked them.

(http://i.imgur.com/tjDIjV3.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/6ZoOeEal.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 15, 2015, 08:19:20 AM
michigancat, would you rather play Houston or LAC in the next round?
Probably LA
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on May 15, 2015, 09:59:33 AM
LA is starting to show why you need more than 7 guys who can play. They are running out of gas.

GS still needs to get by Memphis. If Allen is back I'd get ready for a game 7 on Sunday.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: _33 on May 15, 2015, 10:09:29 AM
GS/Cavs Final will be fun.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 15, 2015, 12:22:52 PM
LA is starting to show why you need more than 7 guys who can play. They are running out of gas.

GS still needs to get by Memphis. If Allen is back I'd get ready for a game 7 on Sunday.

OK wally

But really, GS played like absolute garbage in both losses and still had chances to win.

I still can't believe what I saw in that 4th quarter last night. were you all asleep?!?!?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on May 15, 2015, 12:26:02 PM
LA is starting to show why you need more than 7 guys who can play. They are running out of gas.

GS still needs to get by Memphis. If Allen is back I'd get ready for a game 7 on Sunday.

OK wally

But really, GS played like absolute garbage in both losses and still had chances to win.

I still can't believe what I saw in that 4th quarter last night. were you all asleep?!?!?

Stopped watching because I assumed GS was the only team who could overcome that big of a 4th quarter deficit. :frown:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 15, 2015, 12:33:53 PM
I almost stopped watching. Harden wasn't anywhere! So crazy.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on May 15, 2015, 12:37:35 PM
LA is starting to show why you need more than 7 guys who can play. They are running out of gas.

GS still needs to get by Memphis. If Allen is back I'd get ready for a game 7 on Sunday.

OK wally

But really, GS played like absolute garbage in both losses and still had chances to win.

I still can't believe what I saw in that 4th quarter last night. were you all asleep?!?!?
(http://nbafunnymeme.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/cetjz1mwgaa5lu7.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 15, 2015, 12:46:55 PM
:)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 15, 2015, 04:37:57 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfYvtz3NbKE
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on May 16, 2015, 03:39:27 AM
How great was that third quarter 60 footer? The turnover right before is really what makes it extra top notch.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 16, 2015, 12:37:31 PM
Curry missed a lot of easy shots and finished with 32 and 10 assists. :sdeek:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on May 17, 2015, 05:08:00 PM
that foul by cp3 on howard  :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: GregKSU1027 on May 17, 2015, 09:32:50 PM
that foul by cp3 on howard 
Was pretty
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on May 20, 2015, 01:30:42 PM
https://twitter.com/GottliebShow/status/601067485484457984

Pretty embarrassing for W's fans everywhere, really.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 20, 2015, 01:33:31 PM
:jerk:

http://www.nba.com/video/channels/originals/2015/05/20/curry-flop-fine.nba/
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on May 20, 2015, 02:15:44 PM
Clearly the NBA and I don't have the same definition of "flop".
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on May 20, 2015, 02:42:06 PM
Yeah, when I saw the announcement I was expecting much worse. That's a pretty weak move by the NBA.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 20, 2015, 03:50:50 PM
Yeah, when I saw the announcement I was expecting much worse. That's a pretty weak move by the NBA.

especially considering Harden was playing in the same game.

(Note: I hate all flop fines)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 20, 2015, 03:51:32 PM
But oh man, what a game. NBA players are so good. These playoffs have been amazing and I don't want them to end.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: _33 on May 21, 2015, 10:01:09 PM
This Warriors/Rockets game is why you watch the NBA.  Fast paced, back and forth, good defense without fouling, better offense.  Just great.

Would like to see a little more chippyness, but other than that it has it all.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Nick Florences Beard on May 21, 2015, 10:10:08 PM
This Warriors/Rockets game is why you watch the NBA.  Fast paced, back and forth, good defense without fouling, better offense.  Just great.

Would like to see a little more chippyness, but other than that it has it all.

Yep. Pretty incredible game. I don't get likes college bball but not the NBA guy at all.

I really enjoy watching the Warriors in particular. Just a well oiled machine.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: _33 on May 21, 2015, 10:37:47 PM
Wow, what a finish.  Did the Rockets have any time outs?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Nick Florences Beard on May 21, 2015, 10:42:28 PM
Pretty sure they did. Harden just lost his mind.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 21, 2015, 10:44:20 PM
Harden should have just shot. What a game though.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on May 21, 2015, 10:51:23 PM
this game was a microcosm of the NBA playoffs so far this year.  :thumbs:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on May 22, 2015, 01:42:39 AM
Rockets had a timeout left.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on May 22, 2015, 01:42:50 AM
Rockets had a timeout left.

Can confirm.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: PIPE on May 22, 2015, 10:31:10 AM
Golden State's offense reminds me of the Spurs.....excellent ball movement.

Unlike Cleveland....lets have Lebron stand on the perimeter and dribble for 20 seconds and jack up a shot... :Yuck:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on May 22, 2015, 11:41:03 AM
Golden State's offense reminds me of the Spurs.....excellent ball movement.

Unlike Cleveland....lets have Lebron stand on the perimeter and dribble for 20 seconds and jack up a shot... :Yuck:
Leave it to PIPE to muck up another thread where he knows next to nothing about the topic :flush:

If LeBron carries this group of cast offs, nobodies, and gimpy all stars to the Finals it will be the most impressive thing he's done since the last time he took Cleveland to the Finals. Steph had a great year and was deserving of the MVP, but LeBron is still the best player on the planet.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 22, 2015, 02:09:27 PM
Golden State's offense reminds me of the Spurs.....excellent ball movement.

Unlike Cleveland....lets have Lebron stand on the perimeter and dribble for 20 seconds and jack up a shot... :Yuck:
Leave it to PIPE to muck up another thread where he knows next to nothing about the topic :flush:

If LeBron carries this group of cast offs, nobodies, and gimpy all stars to the Finals it will be the most impressive thing he's done since the last time he took Cleveland to the Finals. Steph had a great year and was deserving of the MVP, but LeBron is still the best player on the planet.

yeah. The East is pretty weak but the Hawks are solid
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on May 22, 2015, 02:37:58 PM
Golden State's offense reminds me of the Spurs.....excellent ball movement.

Unlike Cleveland....lets have Lebron stand on the perimeter and dribble for 20 seconds and jack up a shot... :Yuck:

oh good grief
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on May 24, 2015, 09:07:47 PM
this game is ova
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on May 24, 2015, 09:57:07 PM
these playoffs man  :Wha:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Spracne on May 24, 2015, 10:03:30 PM
this game is ova

Lolsacks...
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on May 24, 2015, 10:32:47 PM
this game is ova

Lolsacks...

 :gocho:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on May 25, 2015, 08:09:54 PM
good luck rusty :ump:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on May 25, 2015, 08:23:31 PM
good grief, what is going on rusty?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on May 25, 2015, 08:31:30 PM
GS just wants to finish this off at home, right?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on May 25, 2015, 08:32:58 PM
idk but the rockets are putting on a rough ridin' clinic right now
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on May 25, 2015, 08:36:51 PM
45 point first quarter  :sdeek:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on May 25, 2015, 09:16:16 PM
OMG. The rockets seriously can not miss, Harden hit a 3/4 shot as time expired  :horrorsurprise:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on May 25, 2015, 09:21:05 PM
OMG. The rockets seriously can not miss, Harden hit a 3/4 shot as time expired  :horrorsurprise:
They're fortunate to be up 10.

That Steph fall :sdeek:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on May 25, 2015, 09:33:25 PM
OMG. The rockets seriously can not miss, Harden hit a 3/4 shot as time expired  :horrorsurprise:
They're fortunate to be up 10.

That Steph fall :sdeek:

Yeah that fall was  :sdeek:

like all games this playoffs, this will probably come down to the wire
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 25, 2015, 09:45:26 PM
I told you guys before that only the last 15 minutes mean anything
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on May 25, 2015, 10:09:06 PM
Whoever decided to put Steph back in the game should be fired.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on May 25, 2015, 10:19:18 PM
hit his first shot finally and getting involved, seems fine
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on May 26, 2015, 09:03:42 PM
lebron going to the finals for the 5th year in a row  :sdeek:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on May 27, 2015, 08:42:32 AM
lebron going to the finals for the 5th year in a row  :sdeek:

so is James Jones  :sdeek:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on May 27, 2015, 08:55:50 AM
lebron going to the finals for the 5th year in a row  :sdeek:

so is James Jones  :sdeek:
Jones was on the Heat in '11 but never played in a Finals game. What LeBron has done is absolutely incredible.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on May 27, 2015, 08:57:09 AM
TownieCat, are you telling me what James Jones did is not as impressive as LeBron James?  :sdeek:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on May 27, 2015, 09:02:22 AM
I really hope Kyrie gets healthy over the next 8 days. Cavs-Ws is the series everyone has wanted for the past 3 months. They split in the regular season.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on May 27, 2015, 09:08:18 AM
TownieCat, are you telling me what James Jones did is not as impressive as LeBron James?  :sdeek:
(http://media.giphy.com/media/5aLrlDiJPMPFS/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on May 27, 2015, 09:27:55 AM
Well, he's no Robert Horry.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on May 27, 2015, 09:45:51 AM
Did you know that 12 of the 14 NBA Finals from 1994-2007 featured either Steve Kerr or Robert Horry on the roster? I mean wow! Talk about hitting the jackpot in the Role Player Lottery!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 27, 2015, 11:59:07 PM
https://vine.co/v/eb6OpHOgwK5

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2359976-warriors-players-listen-to-big-seans-blessings-while-gambling-on-plane-home
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 28, 2015, 08:09:14 AM
Guys, I'm really excited for this series. I think it will be fun
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on May 28, 2015, 08:18:57 AM
Warriors in 6
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on May 28, 2015, 09:58:33 AM
I'm not a parent, but is it normal to let your toddler stay up so late?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: mhkpasa on May 28, 2015, 10:53:38 AM
9-9:30 PM isn't terrible  :dunno: LPIQ
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 28, 2015, 10:54:05 AM
I'm not a parent, but is it normal to let your toddler stay up so late?

It's probably normal for NBA players in the playoffs to let their toddlers stay up that late. I mean what do they have to do tomorrow?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on May 28, 2015, 12:47:13 PM
This is going to be so much fun, you guys.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on May 28, 2015, 01:32:32 PM
This is going to be so much fun, you guys.
Stevesie, do you have an NFL team? If not, I suggest that you adopt the Dallas Cowboys. TIA.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on May 28, 2015, 01:33:44 PM
This is going to be so much fun, you guys.
Stevesie, do you have an NFL team? If not, I suggest that you adopt the Dallas Cowboys. TIA.

I am spoken for.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on May 28, 2015, 01:35:43 PM
This is going to be so much fun, you guys.
Stevesie, do you have an NFL team? If not, I suggest that you adopt the Dallas Cowboys. TIA.

I am spoken for.
What are they paying you? I'll double it. It's been 20 years without a Super Bowl appearance and your Midas touch is just what they need.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on May 28, 2015, 01:40:21 PM
This is going to be so much fun, you guys.
Stevesie, do you have an NFL team? If not, I suggest that you adopt the Dallas Cowboys. TIA.

I am spoken for.
What are they paying you? I'll double it. It's been 20 years without a Super Bowl appearance and your Midas touch is just what they need.

This is not the year.

(http://www.titansonline.com/assets/images/imported/TEN/photos/Article_Images/2014/10-October/mariota600-050215.jpg)


Also of note: They went to the Championship Game in the respective sport the year I became a fan of theirs!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on May 28, 2015, 01:45:30 PM
Well that's interesting. So you're a fan of teams that came up 1 yard and 90 feet short of tying up the final game of the season? This sounds more like some sort of hell than a blessing.

New prediction for the Finals: Cavs in 7. Steph misses a game tying 3 at the buzzer in game 7.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on May 28, 2015, 01:46:35 PM
Well that's interesting. So you're a fan of teams that came up 1 yard and 90 feet short of tying up the final game of the season? This sounds more like some sort of hell than a blessing.

Add in '98 in there and it's pretty obvious the Cavs win in 7.

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on May 28, 2015, 01:47:29 PM
Well that's interesting. So you're a fan of teams that came up 1 yard and 90 feet short of tying up the final game of the season? This sounds more like some sort of hell than a blessing.

Add in '98 in there and it's pretty obvious the Cavs win in 7.





:frown:




:bawl:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on May 29, 2015, 11:43:41 AM
Hey idiots, (TC & Stevesie) please shut up and take it to twitter DMs or something.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on May 29, 2015, 12:18:19 PM
Hey idiots, (TC & Stevesie) please shut up and take it to twitter DMs or something.
I can't wait til the Knicks draft their next bust. Until they escape the lottery you need to shut your fat face.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on May 29, 2015, 12:21:42 PM
Seriously. Take one look at NY's roster and convince me that team isn't ran by a kindergarten class in Queens or something.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on May 29, 2015, 12:24:44 PM
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/12125440/jr-smith-dion-waiters-involved-3-team-trade-new-york-knicks-cleveland-cavaliers-oklahoma-city-thunder (http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/12125440/jr-smith-dion-waiters-involved-3-team-trade-new-york-knicks-cleveland-cavaliers-oklahoma-city-thunder)

I mean, WTF was this???
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 30, 2015, 09:57:47 AM
So wordy!!!

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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 30, 2015, 10:53:39 AM
JR smith is the greatest 3 point shooter ever?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: _33 on May 30, 2015, 10:57:23 AM
If Lebron had Phil Jackson, like those two clowns, he would have already won 20 rings probably.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 30, 2015, 11:03:02 AM
It's a very interesting talking point. Let's ignore Shaq, Pippen, etc. and talk about lottery picks. Someone is pretty grumpy over Lebron.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on May 30, 2015, 11:45:24 AM
Steve Kerr has the highest 3 pt % of all time so.....
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Winters on May 30, 2015, 11:51:52 AM
Ray Allen guys...



Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on May 30, 2015, 12:31:40 PM
Cavs in 6  :gocho:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Winters on May 30, 2015, 12:42:22 PM
Cavs in 6  :gocho:
Gross. Should we ban TBT?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on May 30, 2015, 12:44:04 PM
it may not even go to 6 games TBH
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 30, 2015, 01:03:24 PM
Cavs in 6  :gocho:
Gross. Should we ban TBT?

Maybe we should just invent a procedure to scoop the poop out of his brains
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 31, 2015, 01:09:48 AM
I walked into my office today to find this on my chair. I have a great staff

(http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/graphics/product_images/pDSP1-21196400p275w.jpg)

 :emawkid:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on May 31, 2015, 02:06:04 AM
Welcome aboard!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 31, 2015, 01:19:34 PM
Happy to jump on, the Warriors may be the most likeable team the NBA has had in a while :excited: for some reason it is very hard for me to have A NBA team
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 31, 2015, 03:58:18 PM
Very rare for mir to choose the correct pro team  :thumbs:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 01, 2015, 11:44:26 AM
So wordy!!!

related

(https://espnfivethirtyeight.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/paine-datalab-lebron-cast-2.png?w=610&h=2028)

http://fivethirtyeight.com/datalab/where-this-years-cavs-rank-among-lebrons-nba-finals-supporting-casts/
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 8manpick on June 01, 2015, 11:47:41 AM
Pretty surprised at GSW -220 / CLE +185. Seems like a closer series than that
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 01, 2015, 12:00:43 PM
So wordy!!!

related

(https://espnfivethirtyeight.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/paine-datalab-lebron-cast-2.png?w=610&h=2028)

http://fivethirtyeight.com/datalab/where-this-years-cavs-rank-among-lebrons-nba-finals-supporting-casts/
I'm not sure exactly how these numbers were calculated, but they agree with my "eye test".

And holy crap, Dirk! :surprised:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 04, 2015, 06:02:12 PM
 :popcorn:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 0.42 on June 04, 2015, 06:59:16 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGsaAk3XIAAca5I.jpg:large)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Spracne on June 04, 2015, 07:00:24 PM
Literally out of bounds!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 04, 2015, 07:00:50 PM
I found out from Gottlieb today that Klay Thompson is dating Kyrie Irving's ex.  :surprised:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Tobias on June 04, 2015, 07:07:27 PM

Literally out of bounds!

:D
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on June 04, 2015, 07:22:00 PM
 :love:

https://twitter.com/regularbarnett/status/606605486335619072
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 04, 2015, 07:25:02 PM
he's gonna have a triple double to lead off this series
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 04, 2015, 07:26:48 PM
He's the only reason why i'll watch. I love you curry, but LeBron is the Tiger of the NBA.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Winters on June 04, 2015, 07:31:17 PM
Warriors in 6
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 04, 2015, 07:34:57 PM
 :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: GregKSU1027 on June 04, 2015, 08:30:39 PM
Warriors in 6
Im with ya
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 04, 2015, 08:37:16 PM
this is already getting ugly for GS  :sdeek:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Tobias on June 04, 2015, 09:08:58 PM

this is already getting ugly for GS  :sdeek:

:sdeek:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 04, 2015, 09:09:58 PM
not worried  :zzz:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 04, 2015, 09:41:31 PM
Let's go, Cavs! :driving:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on June 04, 2015, 09:41:59 PM
this game delivers
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 04, 2015, 10:27:24 PM
(http://33.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_me4amkiqdZ1rrhjaso1_400.gif)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Tobias on June 04, 2015, 10:35:36 PM

this game delivers

wow
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 04, 2015, 10:54:02 PM
Six more of those, please :love:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 04, 2015, 11:00:04 PM
Ames High Little Cyclones in the motherfuckin house  :excited:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 04, 2015, 11:00:42 PM
the NBA, man.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: GregKSU1027 on June 04, 2015, 11:02:08 PM
Golden State- 1
Lebron James- 0
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 04, 2015, 11:10:48 PM
It doesn't look good for the cavs without Kyrie, though.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Skipper44 on June 04, 2015, 11:18:02 PM
Six more of those, please :love:
there will be 3 more games, maybe one in Cleveland will be close if JR gets hot :(
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 04, 2015, 11:25:40 PM
LeBron almost won a Finals game on the road by himself. The rest of the Cavs will pick it up. This series will go at least 6, and likely 7.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 04, 2015, 11:27:37 PM
LeBron almost won a Finals game on the road by himself. The rest of the Cavs will pick it up. This series will go at least 6, and likely 7.
Hope so. The problem is those other cavs aren't very good.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 04, 2015, 11:33:30 PM
LeBron almost won a Finals game on the road by himself. The rest of the Cavs will pick it up. This series will go at least 6, and likely 7.
Hope so. The problem is those other cavs aren't very good.
They are much better than what they showed tonight tho. Other than Mozgov the supporting cast played below their abilities.

It will be interesting to see if Blatt continues to run so many isos with James. Game 2 is always about adjustments and I don't think they can win playing like that. If Dellavedova has to play big minutes then they'll need to change too.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on June 05, 2015, 12:24:11 AM
Yes, the rest of the Cavs did not play well. But that was the best (statistically) that Lebron has ever played in a Finals Game. I doubt he continues at that level. And Curry and Thompson played a bit below their level too.

All that when really my biggest take away from game 1 is this: If Lebron makes that last shot OR the put back goes in, everyone is freaking out and saying since Cleveland stole on in GS they are now the favorites (especially since that means Irving never gets hurt). Instead GS pulls away in OT, and now everyone is saying GS could possibly sweep. This is a 6+ game series. And it will be a fun one.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 05, 2015, 08:12:10 AM
e Golden State, I just don't like that the Raiders are supporting them. #TeamLebron Last night was a lot of fun tho!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 05, 2015, 08:22:37 AM
GS escaped with a win, I'm not really that worried
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Spracne on June 05, 2015, 09:29:02 AM
Yes, the rest of the Cavs did not play well. But that was the best (statistically) that Lebron has ever played in a Finals Game. I doubt he continues at that level. And Curry and Thompson played a bit below their level too.

All that when really my biggest take away from game 1 is this: If Lebron makes that last shot OR the put back goes in, everyone is freaking out and saying since Cleveland stole on in GS they are now the favorites (especially since that means Irving never gets hurt). Instead GS pulls away in OT, and now everyone is saying GS could possibly sweep. This is a 6+ game series. And it will be a fun one.

Lebron was 18/38, 25% from 3 and 60% from the line. So, unless points scored is literally the only statistic that matters, I don't see how you can make that assertion. 
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 05, 2015, 04:28:37 PM
Congrats on the Championship GS.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 05, 2015, 04:30:16 PM
 :frown:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on June 05, 2015, 11:12:54 PM
Not as fun to win it this way.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 07, 2015, 07:14:28 PM
 :bwpopcorn:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 07, 2015, 08:28:12 PM
#We'reallwitnesses
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 07, 2015, 09:06:56 PM
wow speights. don't open dunk a lot  :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 07, 2015, 09:32:07 PM
 :surprised:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 07, 2015, 09:43:43 PM
opcorn:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Cartierfor3 on June 07, 2015, 09:51:34 PM
I wish MLB and NFL had someone as snarky and honest and grumpy as Van Gundy calling big games.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 07, 2015, 09:54:24 PM
OVERTIME AGAIN  :Wha:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 07, 2015, 09:55:21 PM
is lebron not clutch anymore? 2 games in a row he could have won it and didn't. God damnit
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Spracne on June 07, 2015, 10:08:51 PM
is lebron not clutch anymore? 2 games in a row he could have won it and didn't. God damnit
I dont know, but I'll definitely forget all about that the next time he manages to make a gw shot.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 07, 2015, 10:10:51 PM
He complains a lot
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 07, 2015, 10:14:51 PM
is lebron not clutch anymore? 2 games in a row he could have won it and didn't. God damnit
I dont know, but I'll definitely forget all about that the next time he manages to make a gw shot.

eff you spracne i know what you did there
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Cartierfor3 on June 07, 2015, 10:19:18 PM
i watch too much NCAA hoops. i forget how great the nba is
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 07, 2015, 10:19:47 PM
Lebron deserved that.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 07, 2015, 10:20:09 PM
THIRTY-NINE SIXTEEN AND ELEVEN
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 07, 2015, 10:21:51 PM
Lebron deserved that.
yup. stud.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 07, 2015, 10:24:14 PM

He's easily the best player in history
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 07, 2015, 10:27:42 PM
guys I know I already gave the ship to GS, but LeBron is a stud and I wouldn't put anything past him
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 07, 2015, 10:29:16 PM
Those refs! Woof!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 07, 2015, 11:11:34 PM
He complains a lot

There may not be a superstar in the history of the league that gets treated the way he does from officials. He doesn't get any calls ever. LOL at the officials putting Delly on the line but not allowing Lebron to draw a foul

He's easily the best player in history of the Cleveland Cavaliers

absolutely
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 07, 2015, 11:14:23 PM
The igodula hack and Green holding him down on the jump ball were unbelievable no calls
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on June 07, 2015, 11:17:20 PM
Team Lebron. He's been Michael, Magic and Bird all rolled in one this series.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: bones129 on June 07, 2015, 11:30:57 PM
Team Lebron. He's been Michael, Magic and Bird all rolled in one this series.

 :thumbs:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 07, 2015, 11:31:59 PM
I still want the Warriors to win
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on June 07, 2015, 11:54:02 PM
I said from the beginning of the season that if GS didn't win it then I wanted Lebron to win. But holy crap he complains about calls at a Curtis Kelly rate.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on June 08, 2015, 12:40:34 AM
He's the most unlikeable NBA player since Reggie Miller.

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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 08, 2015, 08:12:51 AM
I said from the beginning of the season that if GS didn't win it then I wanted Lebron to win. But holy crap he complains about calls at a Curtis Kelly rate.
Just because you are 6'8 and built like Hercules doesn't mean you can't get fouled. The non-call where Iggy hacked him across both arms while shooting was complete bullcrap.

Meanwhile if you breathe on Steph while he's thinking about shooting it's 2 (or sometimes 3) FTs every time.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 08, 2015, 09:02:59 AM
Yeah, I have no problem with Lebron overreacting like that. A. He's carrying his whole team. B. He's getting hacked a lot! and C. He's amazing!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 8manpick on June 08, 2015, 09:19:54 AM

I said from the beginning of the season that if GS didn't win it then I wanted Lebron to win. But holy crap he complains about calls at a Curtis Kelly rate.

That just sounds lovable :ck:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on June 08, 2015, 09:57:10 AM
LeBron gets plenty of no calls himself. He's a bruiser.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 08, 2015, 10:46:19 AM
Delly was 3/10, had 6 TOs and still managed to completely dominate the league MVP.  What an embarrassing performance by Steph.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on June 08, 2015, 12:40:10 PM
Delly was 3/10, had 6 TOs and still managed to completely dominate the league MVP.  What an embarrassing performance by Steph.

Agreed. Don't know why you're using Delly's offense as reason to believe that he's bad at defense, but you do you.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on June 08, 2015, 12:44:00 PM
I said from the beginning of the season that if GS didn't win it then I wanted Lebron to win. But holy crap he complains about calls at a Curtis Kelly rate.
Just because you are 6'8 and built like Hercules doesn't mean you can't get fouled. The non-call where Iggy hacked him across both arms while shooting was complete bullcrap.

Meanwhile if you breathe on Steph while he's thinking about shooting it's 2 (or sometimes 3) FTs every time.
This was after he took like 6 steps on the post, right?

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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 08, 2015, 12:44:44 PM


Delly was 3/10, had 6 TOs and still managed to completely dominate the league MVP.  What an embarrassing performance by Steph.

Agreed. Don't know why you're using Delly's offense as reason to believe that he's bad at defense, but you do you.

I didn't call him bad on defense. I was just pointing out that he was very lackluster on one side of the court and still much better than his counterpart.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on June 08, 2015, 12:45:17 PM
Man, remember when Lebron and grabbed the jump ball and just held it then got mad at the call? HACKED!!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 08, 2015, 12:46:19 PM
I said from the beginning of the season that if GS didn't win it then I wanted Lebron to win. But holy crap he complains about calls at a Curtis Kelly rate.
Just because you are 6'8 and built like Hercules doesn't mean you can't get fouled. The non-call where Iggy hacked him across both arms while shooting was complete bullcrap.

Meanwhile if you breathe on Steph while he's thinking about shooting it's 2 (or sometimes 3) FTs every time.
This was after he took like 6 steps on the post, right?

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Every time JR made a dumb foul I thought about how you can take the player out of the Knicks but you can't take the Knicks out of the player.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 08, 2015, 12:48:05 PM
Man, remember when Lebron and grabbed the jump ball and just held it then got mad at the call? HACKED!!!
https://twitter.com/TrapGawdd/status/607728544395837440

:ROFL:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on June 08, 2015, 12:48:29 PM
JR is the reason the Cavs are even in the finals.

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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 08, 2015, 12:53:06 PM
Rofl at that vid
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 08, 2015, 01:40:25 PM
That video is really dumb. There's so many Bron haters out there. It's so weird.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: mocat on June 08, 2015, 02:25:04 PM
lebron clearly changed his pivot foot and traveled (not a  :cyclist: travel but an IRL travel) right before getting hacked. so the ref that was standing right there missed 2 obvious calls, but the result of the play was what would have happened anyway so wgaf?

the jump ball was more subtle but still should have been called
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 08, 2015, 02:34:51 PM
That video is really dumb. There's so many Bron haters out there. It's so weird.

 :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on June 08, 2015, 02:39:19 PM
Lebron was berating a ref after the FT's from the jump ball foul. Any other player would have been T'd up.

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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: mocat on June 08, 2015, 02:44:39 PM
That video is really dumb. There's so many Bron haters out there. It's so weird.

 :lol:

yeah that was pretty lol
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 08, 2015, 02:45:01 PM
I think Lebron should have his own holiday.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on June 08, 2015, 02:55:54 PM
I think Lebron should have his own holiday.

cry baby day
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Spracne on June 08, 2015, 03:06:04 PM
I think Lebron should have his own holiday.

I'd probably just stay close to home, because you know it'd be one of those holidays where ever-y-body travels.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 08, 2015, 03:07:18 PM
#TeamLeBron
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 08, 2015, 03:07:48 PM
the way people whine about Lebron makes it really hard to not want him to win.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 08, 2015, 03:08:44 PM
I about started a fight at my pickup game (with a friend) this morning for summarizing MiR's post about how he doesn't get superstar treatment.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on June 08, 2015, 03:11:23 PM
the way people whine about Lebron makes it really hard to not want him to win.

It's interesting that you find whining annoying and therefore want to cheer for Lebron.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 08, 2015, 03:11:49 PM
I think Lebron should have his own holiday.

I'd probably just stay close to home, because you know it'd be one of those holidays where ever-y-body travels.
:lol: :dubious:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 08, 2015, 03:15:36 PM
the way people whine about Lebron makes it really hard to not want him to win.

It's interesting that you find whining annoying and therefore want to cheer for Lebron.

The way people hate him plus the crap team he's carrying makes it seem like he's an underdog, and I like underdogs.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on June 08, 2015, 03:18:35 PM
the way people whine about Lebron makes it really hard to not want him to win.

It's interesting that you find whining annoying and therefore want to cheer for Lebron.

The way people hate him plus the crap team he's carrying makes it seem like he's an underdog, and I like underdogs.

I know what you meant. I still like Lebron. It's pretty dumb that he was barely in the MVP conversation, because he should win it every year, people just get bored with it. Steph's highlights are the only reason he won.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 08, 2015, 03:20:51 PM
steph is the greatest shooter in history, but I pretty much agree.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on June 08, 2015, 03:21:47 PM
His handles are some of the best all time, too.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on June 08, 2015, 03:25:13 PM
Curry has a pretty game and good style. LeBron has an ugly game and bad style. Curry is easily the superior player.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: mhkpasa on June 08, 2015, 04:05:46 PM
Steph was the best player on the best team, so the MVP award was warranted.

But Curry has his worst shooting performance since 2010, and the game was won by 2 in OT. If Lebron had that night, it's a double digit blowout.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 08, 2015, 04:05:46 PM
Would you rather have LeBron for 69 games or Steph for 80? Because IMO that's why LeBron didn't win the MVP this year. Everyone wrote him off when he took a 2 week break to heal some nagging injuries in early January.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 08, 2015, 04:09:34 PM
Steph was the best player on the best team, so the MVP award was warranted.

But Curry has his worst shooting performance since 2010, and the game was won by 2 in OT. If Lebron had that night, it's a double digit blowout.
I hate the "best player on the best team" criteria people use for the MVP. Take Steph off the Warriors and they still win 55+ games. Take LeBron off the Cavs and they may not win 20.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: mhkpasa on June 08, 2015, 04:13:47 PM
Steph was the best player on the best team, so the MVP award was warranted.

But Curry has his worst shooting performance since 2010, and the game was won by 2 in OT. If Lebron had that night, it's a double digit blowout.
I hate the "best player on the best team" criteria people use for the MVP. Take Steph off the Warriors and they still win 55+ games. Take LeBron off the Cavs and they may not win 20.

Yeah we are making the same point, but on different scales. Yeah Steph was more OPOY.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Mr Bread on June 08, 2015, 04:15:03 PM
i like them both.  they're both fabulous in their own ways. 
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Mr Bread on June 08, 2015, 04:15:17 PM
anybody who doesn't like them both almost certainly has a tiny baby dick and is fat.  #haters
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 08, 2015, 04:15:56 PM
anybody who doesn't like them both almost certainly has a tiny baby dick and is fat.  #haters

this is true, but everyone loves steph.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on June 08, 2015, 04:23:12 PM
I don't like consensus greatest players on principle. I want to see them go down.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Mr Bread on June 08, 2015, 04:25:00 PM
I don't like consensus greatest players on principle. I want to see them go down.

baby-dicked fatty outed.  color me unsurprised.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on June 09, 2015, 02:51:34 AM
anybody who doesn't like them both almost certainly has a tiny baby dick and is fat.  #haters

Yes, 100%. Or they are a girl and have zero dick, so I don't know how to insult them.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on June 09, 2015, 05:34:15 PM
Mr Bread has really declined as a poster. Sad.

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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: GregKSU1027 on June 09, 2015, 06:31:01 PM
He's the most unlikeable NBA player since Reggie Miller.

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Patrick Beverly is up there

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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Spracne on June 09, 2015, 07:59:25 PM
anybody who doesn't like them both almost certainly has a tiny baby dick and is fat.  #haters

Yes, 100%. Or they are a girl and have zero dick, so I don't know how to insult them.

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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 09, 2015, 08:18:44 PM
Cavs got this game on lock
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 09, 2015, 09:33:31 PM
Kyrie who?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Spracne on June 09, 2015, 09:44:26 PM
Kyrie who?

Elei, son...
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Tobias on June 09, 2015, 09:49:10 PM
rough ridin' greatness
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 09, 2015, 10:03:04 PM
Warriors. Let's go!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 09, 2015, 10:09:05 PM
6 point lead. Let's go Oakland!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 09, 2015, 10:20:01 PM
Curry messed up there.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 09, 2015, 10:20:35 PM
Lots of travelling
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 09, 2015, 10:31:41 PM
Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 09, 2015, 10:35:01 PM
Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good
Pffttt.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Tobias on June 09, 2015, 10:44:18 PM
who is this shumpert dude?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 09, 2015, 10:46:15 PM
Great call. Warrior's ball. Suck it
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 09, 2015, 10:46:41 PM
Oh God.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Tobias on June 09, 2015, 10:47:39 PM
good lord that initial call was unjust and likely illegal
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 09, 2015, 10:50:50 PM
When is Lebron gonna let the hair go?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 09, 2015, 10:51:20 PM
Suck it Lebron haters!!!! Suck it!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 09, 2015, 10:51:41 PM
Jeez
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 09, 2015, 10:52:21 PM
I don't think it was conclusive that Klay touched the ball
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 09, 2015, 10:52:34 PM
When is Lebron gonna let the hair go?
When you let the lebron hate go!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 09, 2015, 10:53:04 PM
But my God how do people hate Lebron.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 09, 2015, 10:56:22 PM
But my God how do people hate Lebron.
Cause they're losers. It's the 9th wonder of the world. If MJ never existed, ppl would love this guy.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Spracne on June 09, 2015, 11:01:13 PM
Wacky: Spracs, what does Lebron mean to Basketball?

Spracne: Everything
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 09, 2015, 11:05:33 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/09/89e0cfcd7f762e846e5e23e90ded9943.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 09, 2015, 11:39:10 PM
Also, how badly does Mark Jackson want the Cavs to win?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 09, 2015, 11:49:00 PM
Also, how badly does Mark Jackson want the Cavs to win?
I wouldn't go that far. Sure it has to be tough to watch another coach have this kind of success with his former team, but I bet he really wants Steph to get a ring. They had a great relationship.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 09, 2015, 11:52:33 PM
Also, how badly does Mark Jackson want the Cavs to win?
I wouldn't go that far. Sure it has to be tough to watch another coach have this kind of success with his former team, but I bet he really wants Steph to get a ring. They had a great relationship.
He called Lebron the greatest player in the world like a dozen times tonight. Obviously he hates Steph.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 10, 2015, 03:44:54 AM
When is Lebron gonna let the hair go?

You mean t the shoe polish? I think it is hilarious watching his hairline change throughout the game.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 10, 2015, 04:10:36 AM
When is Lebron gonna let the hair go?

You mean t the shoe polish? I think it is hilarious watching his hairline change throughout the game.
Hahahah is that what it is really?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 10, 2015, 01:15:30 PM
geez

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOw95bLv1dQ&app=desktop
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Spracne on June 10, 2015, 01:17:50 PM
When is Lebron gonna let the hair go?

You mean t the shoe polish? I think it is hilarious watching his hairline change throughout the game.
Hahahah is that what it is really?

I thought it was one of those top-of-the-line hair systems, myself.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Brock Landers on June 10, 2015, 01:26:50 PM
It's time for Lebron to admit that his plugs didn't take and just embrace the bald look.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 10, 2015, 04:12:31 PM
geez

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOw95bLv1dQ&app=desktop
That's ridiculous
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 10, 2015, 04:14:23 PM
Is Lebron hate like Shaq hate? Just bigger and stronger than everyone else who's played the position before?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 10, 2015, 04:43:30 PM
Who hated Shaq? :confused:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 10, 2015, 05:00:51 PM
I think Lebron hate is partially nostalgia - people like to think players were better in their day

partially his interactions w/ refs

partially "take my talents to south beach"
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 10, 2015, 05:12:21 PM

I think Lebron hate is partially nostalgia - people like to think players were better in their day

partially his interactions w/ refs

partially "take my talents to south beach"

I think also people resent the physicality of his game and discount his achievements because of it.  Same reason why people will put Tim Duncan on par with Shaq, wilt gets a lot of hate too.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on June 10, 2015, 05:39:00 PM
LeBron makes it easy. And fun.

http://deadspin.com/5811396/lebron-james-is-still-a-cocksucker
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 10, 2015, 06:22:26 PM

I think Lebron hate is partially nostalgia - people like to think players were better in their day

partially his interactions w/ refs

partially "take my talents to south beach"

I think also people resent the physicality of his game and discount his achievements because of it.  Same reason why people will put Tim Duncan on par with Shaq, wilt gets a lot of hate too.
This is what I meant WC
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 10, 2015, 06:32:14 PM

I think Lebron hate is partially nostalgia - people like to think players were better in their day

partially his interactions w/ refs

partially "take my talents to south beach"

I think also people resent the physicality of his game and discount his achievements because of it.  Same reason why people will put Tim Duncan on par with Shaq, wilt gets a lot of hate too.

but no one really disliked Shaq like they dislike LeBron. chum brings up good points but I don't think most of his haters know that stuff.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 10, 2015, 07:33:42 PM


I think Lebron hate is partially nostalgia - people like to think players were better in their day

partially his interactions w/ refs

partially "take my talents to south beach"

I think also people resent the physicality of his game and discount his achievements because of it.  Same reason why people will put Tim Duncan on par with Shaq, wilt gets a lot of hate too.

but no one really disliked Shaq like they dislike LeBron. chum brings up good points but I don't think most of his haters know that stuff.

No one disliked Shaq because he is so much more personally likeabke, but I don't think he gets (or got) nearly enough credit considering how dominant he was.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 11, 2015, 12:49:58 PM

I think Lebron hate is partially nostalgia - people like to think players were better in their day

partially his interactions w/ refs

partially "take my talents to south beach"

I think also people resent the physicality of his game and discount his achievements because of it.  Same reason why people will put Tim Duncan on par with Shaq, wilt gets a lot of hate too.
This is what I meant WC
Oh, gotcha. That makes sense. I totally agree with that too.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Dub on June 11, 2015, 06:42:35 PM
The Lebron hate is cause he had an unprecedented amount of hype in high school and entered the league and named himself The King.  People immediately were rooting for him to fail without ever seeing him play.  It's the sports media hype, people get annoyed with it and root for those people to fail (ie Tom Brady, Yankees, etc.)

The hype machine was 1/1000th of what it is now in the days of Shaq, Will, Jordan, etc.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 11, 2015, 07:05:06 PM
He named himself the King? I was unaware of this. Link?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Dub on June 11, 2015, 07:34:39 PM
Quote
But that's the rushed, inflated world LeBron James lives in. It is no surprise that he already refers to himself in the third person -- "LeBron stays humble by just being LeBron," he says -- or that he shouts "King James!" or "You sorry!" after he's dunked on you.

Given to himself in H.S. then blown up by Nike/Adidas/ESPN

http://espn.go.com/magazine/vol5no26next.html
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Dub on June 11, 2015, 07:35:09 PM
That being said go Bron Bron/Cavs!   :D
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 11, 2015, 07:36:17 PM
Oh, wow! He was right tho! He is the king! Go bron bron!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Tobias on June 11, 2015, 07:39:31 PM
that article made me like him even more
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 11, 2015, 08:31:26 PM
did you really just ask that question?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Dub on June 11, 2015, 09:00:06 PM
Dubs aren't done yet

Is this directed at me?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: OK_Cat on June 11, 2015, 09:00:37 PM
Lol at Lebron
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: OK_Cat on June 11, 2015, 09:01:09 PM
And lol at security trying to block the ESPN camera from getting a shot of Lebron crying
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 11, 2015, 09:54:27 PM
 :popcorn:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 11, 2015, 10:25:16 PM
Heard lebron had his weiner out on camera?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 11, 2015, 10:27:49 PM
Heard lebron had his weiner out on camera?
Yep. Just saw the vine
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 11, 2015, 10:39:44 PM
Heard lebron had his weiner out on camera?
Yep. Just saw the vine

wrong account
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on June 11, 2015, 10:44:34 PM
Steph is back!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 11, 2015, 10:45:56 PM
Heard lebron had his weiner out on camera?
Yep. Just saw the vine

wrong account
Huh?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 11, 2015, 11:24:52 PM
https://twitter.com/warriorsworld/status/609208305739653120
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 11, 2015, 11:27:33 PM
https://twitter.com/warriorsworld/status/609208305739653120

"eff off, rough ridin' pussy"  ?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 11, 2015, 11:28:02 PM
Steph is just amused
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 12, 2015, 01:23:11 AM
So suffice it to say that Kyrie Irving is the only black guy in America with a Friends tattoo. I mean WTF?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 12, 2015, 03:18:36 AM
So suffice it to say that Kyrie Irving is the only black guy in America with a Friends tattoo. I mean WTF?
https://twitter.com/JackPMoore/status/608702641980317697?s=09 (https://twitter.com/JackPMoore/status/608702641980317697?s=09)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 12, 2015, 03:19:19 AM
Also wtf.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: felix rex on June 12, 2015, 07:16:27 AM
I would enjoy a Lebron version of the political Facebook thread.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 12, 2015, 09:37:26 AM
Why does Lebron suck at free throws? :confused:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: PIPE on June 12, 2015, 09:50:08 AM
He distracts himself by doing some stupid shoulder shake before he shoots......disrupts his rithymm...
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Dub on June 12, 2015, 10:21:53 AM
Why does Lebron suck at free throws? :confused:

That article said he shot like 50 or 60 something percent in high school.  So I guess he's improved a little?  :dunno:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: felix rex on June 12, 2015, 01:35:41 PM
Thanks, guys.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 12, 2015, 01:38:30 PM
https://twitter.com/warriorsworld/status/609208305739653120

"eff off, rough ridin' pussy"  ?
I love Curry, but he's far from intimidating when it comes to a fight.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on June 12, 2015, 01:45:43 PM
I love Curry, but he's far from intimidating when it comes to a fight.

Hater
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 12, 2015, 01:46:18 PM
Lebron's concussion probably affected his FT's last night.

Also, :D

http://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2015/06/12/kanye-west-nba-finals-cavaliers-warriors-podium
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 12, 2015, 01:48:34 PM
 :love:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 12, 2015, 09:24:19 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/iY2IKH1.gif)

my absolute favorite thing about kanye is when he notices he's smiling
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 12, 2015, 10:53:13 PM
Ninja shirt
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Spracne on June 12, 2015, 10:56:21 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/iY2IKH1.gif)

my absolute favorite thing about kanye is when he notices he's smiling
o m gi
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on June 13, 2015, 11:19:32 AM
he has a great smile.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 14, 2015, 07:50:56 PM
jr smith is on fire tonight
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 14, 2015, 08:15:10 PM
Yet another fantastic game so far.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 14, 2015, 08:37:22 PM
Let's go warriors.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 14, 2015, 08:52:44 PM
This is such a fantastic game.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 14, 2015, 09:13:53 PM
Game over
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 14, 2015, 09:14:54 PM
LeBron says not so fast!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 14, 2015, 09:23:05 PM
Holy crap!  :Wha:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: bones129 on June 14, 2015, 09:25:36 PM
This is incredible.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 14, 2015, 09:25:37 PM
Two championships is still pretty good guys.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 14, 2015, 09:32:32 PM
Game over
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 14, 2015, 09:33:24 PM
Warriors just want it more right now. What a game.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: bones129 on June 14, 2015, 09:35:49 PM
Curry. Amazing.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 14, 2015, 09:36:43 PM
Curry is the GOT shooter in the NBA and it's not even close right now, and that's saying something.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 14, 2015, 09:36:49 PM
Yeah. This is an incredible game/series.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Canary on June 14, 2015, 09:47:31 PM
That was an amazing shot.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 14, 2015, 09:47:44 PM
Should have went with the M V P chant there
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 14, 2015, 09:55:40 PM
You almost feel bad for Lebron at this point
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on June 14, 2015, 09:56:51 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CHge8syUYAA3Dle.png:large)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on June 14, 2015, 09:57:12 PM
You almost feel bad for Lebron at this point

I definitely feel bad for Lebron.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 14, 2015, 10:21:54 PM
Curry is the GOT shooter in the NBA and it's not even close right now, and that's saying something.
lol. No.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 14, 2015, 10:24:55 PM
Curry is the GOT shooter in the NBA and it's not even close right now, and that's saying something.
lol. No.

who is better? and don't say Ray Allen or Reggie Miller cuz curry has passed them
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 14, 2015, 10:25:07 PM
Blatt's presser has been brutal
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on June 14, 2015, 10:30:11 PM
Curry is the GOT shooter in the NBA and it's not even close right now, and that's saying something.
lol. No.

3rd in all time 3pt%, he owns 3 of the top 5 records for most 3's in a season (including #1 and #2), most 3's in a single Finals series, and only player to hit 7 3's twice in the same Finals series. I mean seriously, what else are you looking for 6 years into his career?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: BrokenSky1113 on June 15, 2015, 12:29:34 AM
Curry is the GOT shooter in the NBA and it's not even close right now, and that's saying something.
lol. No.

3rd in all time 3pt%, he owns 3 of the top 5 records for most 3's in a season (including #1 and #2), most 3's in a single Finals series, and only player to hit 7 3's twice in the same Finals series. I mean seriously, what else are you looking for 6 years into his career?

And he passes the eye test in flying colors.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 15, 2015, 05:46:33 AM
You almost feel bad for Lebron at this point

I definitely feel bad for Lebron.
Why? To both of you.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 15, 2015, 08:55:32 AM
I read that wrong last night, Stevesie. I thought you were saying "all time". I agree with currently.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 15, 2015, 10:14:49 AM
curry is the best shooter of all time

You almost feel bad for Lebron at this point

I definitely feel bad for Lebron.
Why? To both of you.

because he's amazing and playing with a bunch of scrubs and still coming really close to winning a title.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 8manpick on June 15, 2015, 10:21:18 AM

I read that wrong last night, Stevesie. I thought you were saying "all time". I agree with currently.

He was saying all-time, and yes, Steph Curry is the best all time.  What he has done the last three years is unprecedented
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on June 15, 2015, 10:41:10 AM
You almost feel bad for Lebron at this point

I definitely feel bad for Lebron.
Why? To both of you.

I can't remember the last time someone wanted a title so badly and played so well to achieve it. That being said, that is the risk when you put all of your money into three players. When on (or two!) of them get hurt, you only have scrubs left.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) on June 15, 2015, 01:17:29 PM
Saying someone is the greatest _______ of all time is the GOAT way to start an ostensibly never ending sports related discussion/argument.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Canary on June 15, 2015, 03:48:39 PM
Saying someone is the greatest _______ of all time is the GOAT way to start an ostensibly never ending sports related discussion/argument.
that is so true.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 15, 2015, 04:31:07 PM
Ok. I can understand that. I have a hard time feeling bad for a guy who gets what he wants where ever he goes and it not working out sometimes.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) on June 15, 2015, 10:45:28 PM
Like, Wilt Chamberlain had a season where his fg% was 73%, but nobody would ever say he's a good shooter, let alone the GOAT because he's a center and hardly anyone ever saw him shoot. If I had to guess, Curry's coach has a better shooting percentage than he does. GOAT? 
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 15, 2015, 10:46:58 PM
i didnt know fsd played basketball too!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 15, 2015, 10:55:31 PM
Curry is definitely a better a shooter than Steve Kerr and without a doubt the best shooter ever.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) on June 15, 2015, 11:00:21 PM
Curry is definitely a better a shooter than Steve Kerr and without a doubt the best shooter ever.

Kerr was a pretty good shooter.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 15, 2015, 11:00:43 PM
Curry is definitely a better a shooter than Steve Kerr and without a doubt the best shooter ever.

Kerr was a pretty good shooter.
He sure was.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) on June 15, 2015, 11:07:55 PM
Pete Marivich, Oscar Robertson and Jerry West would tee it up long range with reckless abandon, despite no 3 pointer
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 15, 2015, 11:10:34 PM
Pete Marivich, Oscar Robertson and Jerry West would tee it up long range with reckless abandon, despite no 3 pointer
All worse shooters than Curry. This isn't taking much time at all.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 15, 2015, 11:13:20 PM
this is actually way longer than my longest estimate when i first said it
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on June 16, 2015, 12:20:14 AM
Kerr has a higher 3pt%, but he also averaged 6 points a game over his career, and less than one 3 made per game.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 16, 2015, 08:31:24 AM
Kerr has a higher 3pt%, but he also averaged 6 points a game over his career, and less than one 3 made per game.
Curry's three point percentage is crazy good but what makes it even crazier is how high his usage is. Look at this list:

http://www.basketball-reference.com/leaders/fg3_pct_career.html

Reggie Miller is the only other real star on the list and even his usage was quite a bit lower than Curry's.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 16, 2015, 09:23:44 AM
Dan Marle SP* and Ray Allen!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 8manpick on June 16, 2015, 09:34:13 AM
Dan Marle SP* and Ray Allen!
Majerle never shot 40% on threes for a season.  Put down the NBA Jam controller.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 16, 2015, 10:53:02 AM
yeah, I actually didn't realize how good Ray Allen was in Seattle. Had pretty high usage and good percentages, but still not in the same league as Steph.

http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/a/allenra02.html

http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/curryst01.html
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on June 16, 2015, 11:46:17 AM
The best is Jordan.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Dub on June 16, 2015, 11:51:19 AM
So does Bron force a game 7 or is this thing over?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on June 16, 2015, 11:52:57 AM
Kerr has a higher 3pt%, but he also averaged 6 points a game over his career, and less than one 3 made per game.
Curry's three point percentage is crazy good but what makes it even crazier is how high his usage is. Look at this list:

http://www.basketball-reference.com/leaders/fg3_pct_career.html

Reggie Miller is the only other real star on the list and even his usage was quite a bit lower than Curry's.


Are you quoting me to agree with me or did you misinterpret my post? Honest question.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 16, 2015, 11:54:21 AM
So does Bron force a game 7 or is this thing over?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7OyKAFu50M
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 16, 2015, 11:56:36 AM


So does Bron force a game 7 or is this thing over?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7OyKAFu50M (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7OyKAFu50M)

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on June 16, 2015, 12:00:44 PM
Jordan tho
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 16, 2015, 12:04:32 PM
Kerr has a higher 3pt%, but he also averaged 6 points a game over his career, and less than one 3 made per game.
Curry's three point percentage is crazy good but what makes it even crazier is how high his usage is. Look at this list:

http://www.basketball-reference.com/leaders/fg3_pct_career.html

Reggie Miller is the only other real star on the list and even his usage was quite a bit lower than Curry's.


Are you quoting me to agree with me or did you misinterpret my post? Honest question.

are you serious? Curry's usage is 29% this year WHILE he's shooting 44% from 3. That combination is ridiculous.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on June 16, 2015, 12:05:37 PM
Kerr has a higher 3pt%, but he also averaged 6 points a game over his career, and less than one 3 made per game.
Curry's three point percentage is crazy good but what makes it even crazier is how high his usage is. Look at this list:

http://www.basketball-reference.com/leaders/fg3_pct_career.html

Reggie Miller is the only other real star on the list and even his usage was quite a bit lower than Curry's.


Are you quoting me to agree with me or did you misinterpret my post? Honest question.

are you serious? Curry's usage is 29% this year WHILE he's shooting 44% from 3. That combination is ridiculous.

Right, I was saying that it's unimportant that Kerr's % was so high because he barely touched the ball.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: felix rex on June 16, 2015, 12:37:25 PM

Curry is definitely a better a shooter than Steve Kerr and without a doubt the best shooter ever.

Fun fact: Kerr played at the private school across the street from me right now.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 16, 2015, 12:41:45 PM

Curry is definitely a better a shooter than Steve Kerr and without a doubt the best shooter ever.

Fun fact: Kerr played at the private school across the street from me right now.

yeah wasn't his dad murdered in Lebanon? (that would be a slightly less fun fact)


Kerr has a higher 3pt%, but he also averaged 6 points a game over his career, and less than one 3 made per game.
Curry's three point percentage is crazy good but what makes it even crazier is how high his usage is. Look at this list:

http://www.basketball-reference.com/leaders/fg3_pct_career.html

Reggie Miller is the only other real star on the list and even his usage was quite a bit lower than Curry's.


Are you quoting me to agree with me or did you misinterpret my post? Honest question.

are you serious? Curry's usage is 29% this year WHILE he's shooting 44% from 3. That combination is ridiculous.

Right, I was saying that it's unimportant that Kerr's % was so high because he barely touched the ball.

I know steve, yeesh.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on June 16, 2015, 12:58:37 PM
I'M NOT USED TO YOU AGREEING WITH ME!!!!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: felix rex on June 16, 2015, 01:47:28 PM


Curry is definitely a better a shooter than Steve Kerr and without a doubt the best shooter ever.

Fun fact: Kerr played at the private school across the street from me right now.

yeah wasn't his dad murdered in Lebanon? (that would be a slightly less fun fact)

Yeah, they tend to not put that on the banners in the gym.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 16, 2015, 01:51:25 PM


Curry is definitely a better a shooter than Steve Kerr and without a doubt the best shooter ever.

Fun fact: Kerr played at the private school across the street from me right now.

yeah wasn't his dad murdered in Lebanon? (that would be a slightly less fun fact)

Yeah, they tend to not put that on the banners in the gym.

Quote
Four years after his father's murder, Steve Kerr played a game at Arizona State in which he was greeted with mocking chants by 10 to 15 fans of "P.L.O." and "where's your dad?" during the pregame warm-up.[10][11] Though teary-eyed, Kerr scored 20 points in the first half, making all six of his 3-point attempts.[11]

:sdeek:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Tobias on June 16, 2015, 02:03:18 PM
i like to imagine that felix rex has never read this thread before and just gets all sorts of google alerts for things like 'egypt' and 'lebanon' and just goes "ah crap, goEMAW.com! :users:"
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 16, 2015, 02:52:27 PM
http://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2015/6/15/8786645/lil-b-cursed-or-not-cursed-video-sportsnation
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) on June 16, 2015, 04:13:18 PM
Wilt Chamberlain is the best shooter of all time and his usage is absurd.

100 rough ridin' points
Shot 73% from the field in one season 68% in another.
And every night he consumed copious amounts of drugs and alcohol, and slept with a dozen women. If he had worked out like Curry and had the 3 pointer he would have shot 130% from the field and averaged 70 ppg.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) on June 16, 2015, 04:16:55 PM
Unless and until the nba makes a rule prohibiting players from hovering around the 3pt line for more than three seconds, it's not even debatable that Wilt the Stilt is the GOAT. 73% FG%, 100 points, 30,000 women, are you rough ridin' serious?!?!?!?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 16, 2015, 04:39:02 PM
I don't know how him disrespecting women, has anything to do with his greatness? :confused:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on June 16, 2015, 05:35:12 PM
Jordan fought a gambling addiction his entire career.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Dub on June 16, 2015, 05:36:44 PM
Jordan fought a gambling addiction his entire career.

Still does.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 16, 2015, 05:50:32 PM
Wilt Chamberlain is the best shooter of all time and his usage is absurd.

100 rough ridin' points
Shot 73% from the field in one season 68% in another.
And every night he consumed copious amounts of drugs and alcohol, and slept with a dozen women. If he had worked out like Curry and had the 3 pointer he would have shot 130% from the field and averaged 70 ppg.

now I've heard it all, SMDH
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 16, 2015, 07:12:33 PM
fsd bringing hard facts for once
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 16, 2015, 08:53:46 PM
Yeah. I'm all about that GS life.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on June 16, 2015, 09:07:51 PM
flop
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 16, 2015, 09:14:52 PM
GS just stamping them.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on June 16, 2015, 09:16:36 PM
are the cavs minus bron bron, the worst collection of role players the finals have ever seen?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 16, 2015, 09:19:30 PM
This game isn't close to being in doubt.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Dub on June 16, 2015, 09:21:55 PM
are the cavs minus bron bron, the worst collection of role players the finals have ever seen?

For sure
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 16, 2015, 09:25:50 PM
Shirts and skins
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Dub on June 16, 2015, 09:34:16 PM
Swisher is the worst
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 16, 2015, 09:57:55 PM
So...does Lebron just say that he is the best player in the league and that he proved that, dropped the mic and walk off at the presser?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) on June 16, 2015, 10:19:25 PM
I don't know how him disrespecting women, has anything to do with his greatness? :confused:

What kind of mumped up impotent dork would take the position that having sex with a woman is disrespectful to her?
 :ROFL:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 16, 2015, 10:20:30 PM
#zapped
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 16, 2015, 10:21:57 PM
Bron isn't bringing a title to Cleveland.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Dub on June 16, 2015, 10:49:54 PM
JR turning it on finally with 2 min left in the series  :ROFL:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: bones129 on June 16, 2015, 10:55:28 PM
This is getting kind of interesting.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: bones129 on June 16, 2015, 10:58:04 PM
Not interesting any more.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: CHONGS on June 16, 2015, 11:00:28 PM
Happy to see luke get another ring
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) on June 16, 2015, 11:06:02 PM
Can you imagine the headlines if Cleveland were playing Oakland in the world series (yes, I know they're both in the al)?

"Small Market Series likely the end of baseball"

"Nobody watches baseball anymore per anticipated world series ratings"


Meanwhile, we have this fuckfest. I can't tell you how boring it's been watching 5 players from golden state try and tackle lebron as he dribbles towards the baseline. When did the nba become the suck fest that is cbb???  The nba rough ridin' sucks, and I'm not sure it isn't staged by the same people that put on the WWF.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 16, 2015, 11:15:06 PM


Can you imagine the headlines if Cleveland were playing Oakland in the world series (yes, I know they're both in the al)?

"Small Market Series likely the end of baseball"

"Nobody watches baseball anymore per anticipated world series ratings"


Meanwhile, we have this fuckfest. I can't tell you how boring it's been watching 5 players from golden state try and tackle lebron as he dribbles towards the baseline. When did the nba become the suck fest that is cbb???  The nba rough ridin' sucks, and I'm not sure it isn't staged by the same people that put on the WWF.

San Francisco isn't a small market you goof.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 16, 2015, 11:31:51 PM
are the cavs minus bron bron, the worst collection of role players the finals have ever seen?

For sure

This Cavs team minus Lebron would kick the dogshit out of Iverson's 76ers.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 16, 2015, 11:33:18 PM
are the cavs minus bron bron, the worst collection of role players the finals have ever seen?

For sure

This Cavs team minus Lebron would kick the dogshit out of Iverson's 76ers.
Hahaha yes. Easily.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 16, 2015, 11:34:45 PM
Bron isn't bringing a title to Cleveland.

Hopefully he does soon, he and his legacy deserves it.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 16, 2015, 11:50:29 PM
are the cavs minus bron bron, the worst collection of role players the finals have ever seen?

For sure

This Cavs team minus Lebron would kick the dogshit out of Iverson's 76ers.
Hahaha yes. Easily.

Reading about that team is hilarious. The 76ers won the east that year with only 56 wins. The rough ridin' Milwaukee Bucks finished 2nd in the east in 2001. The second best player for the Sixers in 01 was Aaron McKie and they didn't have injuries.

People talk about how bad the east is now but from the time MJ retired in 1998 to the Pistons title in 2004. The east won 5 finals games in 5 seasons  :Yuck:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on June 16, 2015, 11:52:29 PM
are the cavs minus bron bron, the worst collection of role players the finals have ever seen?

For sure

This Cavs team minus Lebron would kick the dogshit out of Iverson's 76ers.

Minus love and irving? 01 mutumbo would have a jillion blocks.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 16, 2015, 11:55:31 PM
 dikembe was pretty good
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 17, 2015, 12:07:58 AM
Dike was good but in 2001 he didn't have his best season,  wasn't terrible by any means but he wasn't at his best. Shaq had his best finals series in 01. Speaking to how bad the sixers were that year and the fact that they had no depth, Dikembe played 43 minutes a game over 23 games in the playoffs far and away the most he played. I don't really remember too many details about that series but it wouldn't be shocking that Mutombo's fatigue contributed to the huge series Shaq had.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 17, 2015, 12:09:47 AM
are the cavs minus bron bron, the worst collection of role players the finals have ever seen?

For sure

This Cavs team minus Lebron would kick the dogshit out of Iverson's 76ers.
Hahaha yes. Easily.

Reading about that team is hilarious. The 76ers won the east that year with only 56 wins. The rough ridin' Milwaukee Bucks finished 2nd in the east in 2001. The second best player for the Sixers in 01 was Aaron McKie and they didn't have injuries.

People talk about how bad the east is now but from the time MJ retired in 1998 to the Pistons title in 2004. The east won 5 finals games in 5 seasons  :Yuck:
I was a huge AI fan. Tyrone Hill, Eric Snow, Aaron McKie, Matt Geiger, Mutumbo in is waning years. I mean, my word.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 17, 2015, 12:11:44 AM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/16/12acc781a03f2f14f825eca0e394c5be.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Spracne on June 17, 2015, 12:16:02 AM
The Bron greatness deniers are out in full force on FB. Shaking my dang head...
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 17, 2015, 12:17:49 AM
The Bron greatness deniers are out in full force on FB. Shaking my dang head...
He is great. One of the greatest. If not the greatest. I just don't like him.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 17, 2015, 12:20:20 AM
That game 1 win was so HOLY crap!!! I hated the Lakers so much and was so :emawkid: that night but you knew the 76ers didn't have a shot.

That AI step over of Lue was :love: honestly I didn't like AI until that very moment
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 17, 2015, 12:22:40 AM
The Bron greatness deniers are out in full force on FB. Shaking my dang head...

I hope he does this damn press conference so we don't have to hear/read the classless debate
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 17, 2015, 12:39:08 AM
Wade's interview with Curry was hilariously bitter toward Lebron.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 17, 2015, 01:14:12 AM
That game 1 win was so HOLY crap!!! I hated the Lakers so much and was so :emawkid: that night but you knew the 76ers didn't have a shot.

That AI step over of Lue was :love: honestly I didn't like AI until that very moment
Yes. That step over was phenom. I feel worse for AI not getting a title than Bron Bron not getting a Cleveland title.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on June 17, 2015, 09:42:40 AM
That game 1 win was so HOLY crap!!! I hated the Lakers so much and was so :emawkid: that night but you knew the 76ers didn't have a shot.

That AI step over of Lue was :love: honestly I didn't like AI until that very moment
Yes. That step over was phenom. I feel worse for AI not getting a title than Bron Bron not getting a Cleveland title.

I didn't remember it but a kid who is a huge NBA fan works for me and brings it up once a week.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Skipper44 on June 17, 2015, 11:30:37 AM
(http://cdnl.complex.com/assets/CHANNEL_IMAGES/SNEAKERS/2013/05/content/1369363027_grxws5m11sa.gif)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Winters on June 17, 2015, 11:46:52 AM
Warriors in 6
Im with ya
:gocho:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 17, 2015, 12:04:05 PM
(http://cdnl.complex.com/assets/CHANNEL_IMAGES/SNEAKERS/2013/05/content/1369363027_grxws5m11sa.gif)
:love:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 17, 2015, 11:55:47 PM
Wade's interview with Curry was hilariously bitter toward Lebron.

Wade has said more than once that he and Lebron are still very close and talk fairly often.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 17, 2015, 11:59:11 PM
Wade's interview with Curry was hilariously bitter toward Lebron.

Wade has said more than once that he and Lebron are still very close and talk fairly often.

I'm sure he has.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 18, 2015, 12:07:53 AM
Wade's interview with Curry was hilariously bitter toward Lebron.

Wade has said more than once that he and Lebron are still very close and talk fairly often.

I'm sure he has.

You don't seem like someone who would call someone a liar just to appear correct about wild ass speculation
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 18, 2015, 12:34:03 AM
Wade's interview with Curry was hilariously bitter toward Lebron.

Wade has said more than once that he and Lebron are still very close and talk fairly often.

I'm sure he has.

You don't seem like someone who would call someone a liar just to appear correct about wild ass speculation
Did you see the interview?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 18, 2015, 07:57:12 AM
Wade's interview with Curry was hilariously bitter toward Lebron.

Wade has said more than once that he and Lebron are still very close and talk fairly often.

I'm sure he has.

You don't seem like someone who would call someone a liar just to appear correct about wild ass speculation
Did you see the interview?

On the Sportscenter set, yes and nothing struck me as outside of a basic interview when watching it. After your post I searched to see if I missed something and the YouTube video cuts off before the interview is done.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 24, 2015, 10:25:09 PM
a guy i work with's cousin is projected to be drafted tomorrow.  he left work early today and flew out to NYC to accompany his cousin at the draft.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Spracne on June 24, 2015, 10:26:33 PM
You douche...
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 24, 2015, 10:30:01 PM
 :confused:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Spracne on June 24, 2015, 10:34:07 PM
Would your colleague have to IRL change his name if you divulged the name of this cager?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 24, 2015, 10:36:50 PM
i can tell you after the fact if he got drafted or not  :D
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Tobias on June 24, 2015, 10:38:39 PM
@LifeofBigTrain
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 24, 2015, 10:39:46 PM
 :)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 25, 2015, 11:23:31 PM
he got drafted you guys  :party:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 25, 2015, 11:32:55 PM
Congrats!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 26, 2015, 05:02:17 PM
Random fact: my managers brother is the main nba insider for ESPN and lives in hawaii. Last name rhymes with hord.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: bones129 on June 27, 2015, 01:14:59 AM
Why does ESPN continue to employ Jay Bilas?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: BrokenSky1113 on June 27, 2015, 10:03:36 AM
Why does ESPN continue to employ Jay Bilas?

Duke bias
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 28, 2015, 03:08:05 PM
Lebron opting out. I hope he and love have some fun with this.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 28, 2015, 03:09:50 PM
if lebron wants to win he is gonna force love to take less than max contract and he'll do it himself too, just like what they did in Miami
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 28, 2015, 03:19:22 PM
if lebron wants to win he is gonna force love to take less than max contract and he'll do it himself too, just like what they did in Miami
Meh. I hope there is more drama than that.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Winters on July 01, 2015, 02:34:20 PM
Who has a summer league pass so I can watch Henry and Rod kick some ass?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: EMAWmeister on July 08, 2015, 11:37:50 PM
So, DeAndre Jordan...
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Institutional Control on July 09, 2015, 07:13:29 AM
So, DeAndre Jordan...

The Mavs are mumped.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Tobias on July 09, 2015, 08:01:35 AM
doesn't even have to move
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on July 09, 2015, 08:14:53 AM
A lot of media dorks made a really big deal out of a card game last night :zzz:

The NBA free agency rules are bizarre. They need to do away with the negotiations-but-no-signing period.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on September 18, 2015, 01:07:11 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=30&v=S9mtToQOrrs
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on September 18, 2015, 01:14:16 PM
That's pretty good. The NBA is the best.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on September 18, 2015, 01:16:51 PM
Hawks are BITB
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on September 18, 2015, 01:35:30 PM
Hawks are BITB
Didn't they have a singles night last year?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on September 18, 2015, 01:38:43 PM
Hawks are BITB
Didn't they have a singles night last year?
They did something with tinder I think at least
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on September 20, 2015, 04:29:30 PM
the hawks are hot garbage.

#CavsNation
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on October 07, 2015, 04:39:24 PM
http://nypost.com/2015/10/07/matt-barnes-attacks-knicks-coach-fisher-for-dating-ex-wife/ (http://nypost.com/2015/10/07/matt-barnes-attacks-knicks-coach-fisher-for-dating-ex-wife/)



Can't wait for Knicks v. Grizzlies this season.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TopCat on October 08, 2015, 08:48:57 AM
KD gonna obliterate the West this year.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on October 13, 2015, 02:58:09 PM
:D

https://twitter.com/SherwoodStrauss/status/654013847410376704

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=7&v=-Wi8zDC7-CU

:excited:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on October 13, 2015, 03:26:43 PM
:D

https://twitter.com/SherwoodStrauss/status/654013847410376704

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=7&v=-Wi8zDC7-CU

:excited:
The Clips-Warriors games should be fun this year...

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13880717/draymond-green-stephen-curry-rip-teams-criticizing-golden-state-warriors-title (http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13880717/draymond-green-stephen-curry-rip-teams-criticizing-golden-state-warriors-title)

Last week, center Andrew Bogut also responded to the critics in an interview with KNBR radio.

"I've actually got my [championship] ring fitted for my middle finger, so they can kiss that one," Bogut said.



Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 14, 2015, 10:35:26 AM
So, uh, Lamar Odom.  :frown:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on October 14, 2015, 10:39:11 AM
 :frown:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on October 14, 2015, 10:45:35 AM
goddammit just link to whatever you're reading when you do this and save me precious seconds of my day.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 14, 2015, 10:47:46 AM
http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/herbal-viagra-odom-alarms-health-regulators-article-1.2396593?utm_content=buffer5b795&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=NYDailyNewsTw

4 day bender at a brothel has him unresponsive and fighting for his life. No joke.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 14, 2015, 10:49:51 AM
http://www.tmz.com/2015/10/14/lamar-odom-upset-keeping-up-with-the-kardashians-herbal-viagra/
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 16, 2015, 02:41:54 PM
https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/status/655104400571125762
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 23, 2015, 04:29:49 PM
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13947630/brothel-worker-says-lamar-odom-was-pain
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on October 23, 2015, 06:49:55 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/23/da2be964a5b248d4cf74df6bc9e1b04d.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Winters on October 29, 2015, 12:03:06 PM
Justise Winslow  :love:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 09, 2015, 03:15:44 PM
 :barf:
http://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2015/11/4/9668830/orlando-magic-evan-fournier-never-google-SERIOUSLY-DO-NOT-DO-IT-I-SEE-YOU-THINKING-ABOUT-IT
http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/11/evan-fourniers-new-nickname-is-dont-google
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on November 10, 2015, 12:43:57 PM
Super Mario to Memphis :love:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on November 10, 2015, 12:47:01 PM
Super Mario to Memphis :love:

Memphis has been a hot mess this year  :frown:

yeah :frown:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Winters on November 11, 2015, 03:10:26 PM
Justise Winslow  :love:
Winters are you a stud Heat fan? Can't wait to see more of the Dragon and Bosh play together.
I'm excited for this #heat team. Should be fun especially with the two you mentioned above.

Also, Whiteside is a monster.  :peek:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: BringBackEcoKat on November 11, 2015, 10:05:28 PM
As far as I'm concerned, the heat is complete dog crap now without their star player Henry Walker. I can't wait till the Suns put them back in their place in January.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on November 20, 2015, 12:29:17 AM
Can we talk about some hogwash before I post what I was going to say? I just typed "nba" and then "nba thread" and then "official nba" into our rough ridin' search engine and this thread was never a result. My God.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on November 20, 2015, 12:29:47 AM
Anyways, HOLY crap YOU GUYS DID ANYONE ELSE WATCH THAT CLIPPERS VS WARRIORS GAME!??!?!?!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on November 20, 2015, 12:32:34 AM
I've been on an Ancient Aliens binge all night. Good game?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on November 20, 2015, 12:34:42 AM
DOWN 23, STEPH CURRY (WITH 40 POINTS) HELPS THE WARRIORS COME BACK AND BEAT THE CLIPPERS!!! LOTS OF THREES BY BOTH TEAMS IN THE FOURTH QUARTER!!! LANCE STEPHENSON TALKING crap (FROM THE BENCH) TO REIGNING MVP STEPH CURRY!!! IGGY GETS LEFT WIDE OPEN AND NAILS A THREE TO SEAL THE DEAL, PUTS HIS HANDS LIKE THIS :dunno: ALL TROTS BACK LIKE THAT ALL THE WAY TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE COURT AND THEN GIVES A TEAMMATE A HIGH FIVE!!! WOW GUYS JUST WOW!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 20, 2015, 12:43:32 PM
Anyways, HOLY crap YOU GUYS DID ANYONE ELSE WATCH THAT CLIPPERS VS WARRIORS GAME!??!?!?!

Saw the 4th quarter, absolutely ridiculous, two wins from the record
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Cartierfor3 on November 20, 2015, 12:50:08 PM
that sounds awesome. i don't follow the NBA that much before the playoffs, but usually enjoy it when I watch it. Stevesie, maybe PM me sometime if there's a game coming up I should tune into
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 20, 2015, 12:56:42 PM
What record?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 20, 2015, 12:58:29 PM
Oh, I see. That record seems pretty low

What if dub nation goes undefeated?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on November 29, 2015, 06:11:47 PM
Kobe :frown:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on November 29, 2015, 07:22:28 PM
He should've retired after last year. It's sad seeing him as a shell of his former self.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 29, 2015, 07:28:45 PM
What if dub nation goes undefeated?

 :dunno:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 29, 2015, 07:39:17 PM
What if dub nation goes undefeated?

 :dunno:

According to ESPN's metrics they have greater than a 60% chance to win each of their remaining games except for the two games at San Antonio, they have a 55% win probability in each of those.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Winters on December 04, 2015, 12:03:46 PM
Heat really beat the pud out of the Thunder last night.  :gocho:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 12, 2015, 10:17:30 PM
the bucks?  what in the world  :dunno:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: bones129 on December 13, 2015, 12:48:53 AM
the bucks?  what in the world  :dunno:

Had to happen sooner or later.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on December 13, 2015, 12:45:47 PM
I think having a 2OT game the night before had something to do with it.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on December 13, 2015, 01:35:59 PM
Fire Luke Walton
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on December 17, 2015, 11:17:48 AM
Fire Luke Walton
How does anyone entrust the Warriors to Luke Walton? Because Bill had the greatest game in NCAAB history? I don't see how this makes Luke worthy of this awesome gift.

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on December 17, 2015, 11:20:48 AM
"Coaching" in the NBA is overrated. It's mostly about managing personalities and egos. The Warriors don't have issues to deal with, so you can pretty much just roll the ball out there.

And by nearly all accounts Luke Walton was a likeable teammate his entire career.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on December 17, 2015, 11:27:57 AM
"Coaching" in the NBA is overrated. It's mostly about managing personalities and egos. The Warriors don't have issues to deal with, so you can pretty much just roll the ball out there.

And by nearly all accounts Luke Walton was a likeable teammate his entire career.

Thanks for calming my nerves. I feel better about all of this now.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on December 18, 2015, 09:29:59 PM
holy rough ridin' crap, the spurs have larmarcus aldridge too  :sdeek: :sdeek: :sdeek:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on December 18, 2015, 09:40:28 PM
Yeah, I'm not handing the Dubs the trophy just yet. Spurs are going to be tough. About to get to 23-5...
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on December 18, 2015, 09:46:05 PM
thats pretty close to unfair, like how does that even happen
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on December 19, 2015, 10:10:01 PM
thats pretty close to unfair, like how does that even happen

People take pay cuts.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on February 12, 2016, 06:10:57 PM
Joey bats is playing in the 'celebrity' all star game :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on February 12, 2016, 06:14:28 PM
Do you guys listen to Bill Simmons podcast?  It is pretty heavy On NBA and has me jazzed for some NBA
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on February 12, 2016, 07:34:56 PM
Do you guys listen to Bill Simmons podcast?  It is pretty heavy On NBA and has me jazzed for some NBA
Oh yeah. Kinda missed Friday Rollin today. Now that the NFL is done I'm really looking forward to the next 4 months of BS pods.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on February 14, 2016, 07:47:05 PM
Even tho there is 0 defense at all I still really like the all star game
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on February 23, 2016, 09:48:56 AM
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14828139/kyrie-irving-cleveland-cavaliers-says-bed-bugs-blame-absence (http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14828139/kyrie-irving-cleveland-cavaliers-says-bed-bugs-blame-absence)

 :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on February 27, 2016, 11:27:10 PM
Curry buried a 32ft jumper to ice the thunder tonight.  the warriors are just unfair.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on April 16, 2016, 03:48:47 PM
anyone watching warriors vs rockets?  Curry is just murdering them.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on April 16, 2016, 11:52:59 PM
lol wtf

https://twitter.com/bleacherreport/status/721561501044051968
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on April 16, 2016, 11:57:18 PM
:lol:

https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/201561409828
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on April 16, 2016, 11:57:56 PM
I mean are you rough ridin' kidding me :lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: bones129 on April 17, 2016, 12:07:15 AM
 :ROFL:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Winters on April 18, 2016, 03:55:52 PM
Heat  :shy:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on April 19, 2016, 12:16:09 AM
It was worth staying to the end of this warriors/rockets game to finally see Beas be Beas.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on April 19, 2016, 07:04:43 AM
The playoffs are the absolute best.  OKC losing in typical OKC fashion was great. 
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on April 19, 2016, 08:00:24 AM
The playoffs are the absolute best.  OKC losing in typical OKC fashion was great.
It's the greatest sporting event in the world.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Winters on May 05, 2016, 12:31:02 PM
Heat win tonight and we're another step closer to Heat/Cavs ECF  :drool: :curse:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on May 05, 2016, 01:01:29 PM
I'm sitting out until the conference finals.  Forgot how long these playoffs are.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 05, 2016, 01:17:03 PM
I'm sitting out until the conference finals.  Forgot how long these playoffs are.

what a terrible mistake
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on May 05, 2016, 02:06:32 PM
The past three nights have produced:
-The craziest 13 seconds of whistle-free basketball all season
-A half court buzzer beater to send a game to OT
-One team making 25 3FG in a game
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 05, 2016, 02:27:28 PM
Happened to turn to sportscenter after that 13 second deal and it reminded me why I hate sportscenter and their stupid hur hur hur broadcast
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Tobias on May 05, 2016, 02:30:12 PM
ESPN :curse:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on May 05, 2016, 02:45:51 PM
 :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 05, 2016, 04:24:16 PM
ESPN :curse:

I'm sure fs1 is just as bad. Same with national sports talk radio. Yuck
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 05, 2016, 06:17:45 PM
I don't think I've watched SportsCenter since the internet became a thing.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Cire on May 05, 2016, 06:47:39 PM
I don't think I've watched SportsCenter since the internet became a thing.

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 08, 2016, 09:31:59 PM
They were giving away Braum's t-shirts in the peak tonight, someone get me one.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Tobias on May 08, 2016, 09:39:34 PM
:love:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kim carnes on May 08, 2016, 11:06:21 PM
I don't think I've watched SportsCenter since the internet became a thing.

Cool story bro
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 8manpick on May 09, 2016, 05:50:40 AM
I don't think I've watched SportsCenter since the internet became a thing.

Cool story bro
TCFSC
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 10, 2016, 12:19:32 AM
What a great night of basketball.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 10, 2016, 12:38:53 AM
What a great night of basketball.
Steph in OT. Man.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kim carnes on May 10, 2016, 12:43:58 AM
My boy Steph was nails in OT
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Skipper44 on May 10, 2016, 10:06:24 AM
Heat win tonight and we're another step closer to Heat/Cavs ECF  :drool: :curse:
seems like last night's failure at the end of regulation might of broke the Raptors, a Heat-Cavs ECF is as good as the East has had since the Celtics-Heat in 2012 :popcorn:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on May 10, 2016, 10:26:26 AM
The Cavs will beat either of those puds in 5 games (or less).

Wade is 34 and by the time this series is over he won't have anything left in the tank. Toronto is doomed without Valanciunas.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Skipper44 on May 10, 2016, 10:55:24 AM
On paper w/o Bosh & Whiteside less than 100 I agree but I think the entire Miami organization has all sorts of mindfuckery planned for LeBron
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Winters on May 10, 2016, 10:58:15 AM
On paper w/o Bosh & Whiteside less than 100 I agree but I think the entire Miami organization has all sorts of mindfuckery planned for LeBron
Whiteside should be back for the ECF sometime if they can make it.  :peek:


I almost threw my shoulder out last night when D-Wade picked that one doofus to seal the game w/ a ferocious dunk.  :love:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on May 10, 2016, 11:08:55 AM
I think the Warriors might have a harder time in the WCF than Cleveland in the ECF
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Winters on May 10, 2016, 11:10:03 AM
I think the Warriors might have a harder time in the WCF than Cleveland in the ECF
I think everyone thought that going into the playoffs tho, imo.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kim carnes on May 10, 2016, 01:30:28 PM
I think the Warriors might have a harder time in the WCF than Cleveland in the ECF
I think everyone thought that going into the playoffs tho, imo.

Yeah, really weird post by ww
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on May 10, 2016, 09:32:59 PM
Craig :frown:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on May 11, 2016, 09:00:17 AM
OKC seemed too happy last night.  Spurs are going to win the series.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on May 11, 2016, 09:38:38 AM
Thunder will win game 6 by double digits. Spurs are done.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on May 12, 2016, 08:40:07 PM
Thunder playing their ass off. Spurs look old and slow.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on May 12, 2016, 08:51:10 PM
Yeah, Thunder are trying to murder them.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on May 12, 2016, 08:54:46 PM
Well this is fantastic
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 12, 2016, 10:26:05 PM
Sad night for white midwesterner causal NBA fans
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: OK_Cat on May 12, 2016, 11:01:37 PM
Great season to be a Royals/Thunder combo fan
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 13, 2016, 09:16:05 AM
Sad night for white midwesterner causal NBA fans

All the white midwesternery people I know like golden state  :dunno:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Skipper44 on May 13, 2016, 10:03:58 AM
Sad night for white midwesterner causal NBA fans

All the white midwesternery people I know like golden state  :dunno:
they were all OKC fans previously anyways so this is a no lose situation
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on May 13, 2016, 10:26:05 AM
I really wanted a Heat Cavs series, but with all of the injuries  :bawl:

Cavs are gonna fo' fo' fo' into the Finals.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on May 13, 2016, 10:42:29 AM
Most people want a Heat-Cavs ECF, but the Raps would make for a better series. Miami is an old team and won't have any gas left in the tank after two 7 game series.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pissclams on May 16, 2016, 08:11:49 PM
reggie miller's voice, ugh (http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/horror/hanging-smiley-emoticon.gif)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on May 16, 2016, 08:30:51 PM
this is going to be fun
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 16, 2016, 08:34:12 PM
this is going to be fun
Nice and chippy already!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pissclams on May 16, 2016, 08:45:57 PM
i hated reggie when he was a player too
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Cire on May 16, 2016, 09:19:00 PM
Warriors are gong to walk through


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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on May 16, 2016, 09:28:06 PM
Is this your first time watching the NBA playoffs?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pissclams on May 16, 2016, 09:35:57 PM
reggie miller?  more like annoying ass filler
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: OK_Cat on May 16, 2016, 10:32:16 PM
Man, I love being a thunder fan
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on May 16, 2016, 10:35:19 PM
I did not expect this after the first half.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) on May 16, 2016, 10:38:13 PM
This is the direct result of those dorkstore blinking bracelets
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kim carnes on May 16, 2016, 10:46:32 PM
As a lifelong warriors fan this one really stings
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 16, 2016, 10:48:15 PM
This is the direct result of those dorkstore blinking bracelets
Yeah what was up with that
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on May 16, 2016, 10:53:42 PM
https://twitter.com/alexiskmorgan/status/732414070964412417
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on May 16, 2016, 11:46:56 PM
That game 1 win was so HOLY crap!!! I hated the Lakers so much and was so :emawkid: that night but you knew the 76ers didn't have a shot.

That AI step over of Lue was :love: honestly I didn't like AI until that very moment

I was super confident in the sixers and bet them on the game 1 money line and watched at that weird rusty's last chance replica in johnson county and bought shots for everyone.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Powercat Posse on May 17, 2016, 12:31:37 AM
Game 5 at SA.... Okc Outscored Spurs 38-23 in last 16:30 of game. Held SA to 6-28 FG

Tonight at GS... Okc Outscored GS 39-21 in the last 15:30 of game. Held GS to 8-28 FG, 5 TOs

And Okc is +58 on the boards the last 6 games

3 straight road wins over teams that went 79-3 at home in Reg season

Okc is here to play.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Cire on May 17, 2016, 05:55:05 AM
I didn't think they had it in them.  Great game


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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on May 17, 2016, 06:28:33 AM
Warriors are gong to walk through


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I agree
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 17, 2016, 08:45:54 PM
Warriors are gong to walk through


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I agree

wetwillie is the king of this, I feel like he has a chart of every sports prediction made on this blog.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on May 17, 2016, 08:56:28 PM
Warriors are gong to walk through


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I agree

wetwillie is the king of this, I feel like he has a chart of every sports prediction made on this blog.

I also track Game of Thrones predictions with no mercy
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on May 17, 2016, 10:18:59 PM
I would take 1,000 Reggie Millers over one Stephen A. Smith.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pissclams on May 17, 2016, 10:30:21 PM
they can both take a hike in the poconos
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: mhkpasa on May 19, 2016, 08:07:40 AM
Anyone have some context on this? Other than everyone hates Dion? Somebody thought Dion had just missed him in transition? :dunno:

https://twitter.com/kicksonfire/status/733125572134473728
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: mhkpasa on May 19, 2016, 08:09:56 AM
https://twitter.com/GottliebShow/status/733113975970353154
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 19, 2016, 08:19:54 AM
LOL
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 19, 2016, 08:22:12 AM
There was also a weird scene where it looked like Mo Cheeks was trying to separate Westbrook from someone on the Thunder bench during a free throw in the second half.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 19, 2016, 08:24:29 AM
Heh

 https://twitter.com/JenniCarlson_OK/status/733126399599353856?s=09
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: mhkpasa on May 19, 2016, 10:42:32 AM
this helps

https://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA/status/733115091109941248
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on May 22, 2016, 08:12:58 PM
Whoa. Is this one over?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on May 22, 2016, 08:16:35 PM
When green fouls  westbrook 30 ft from basket I'd say it's over.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 22, 2016, 08:24:55 PM
Jeez
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 22, 2016, 08:29:03 PM
Lmao at waiters' raise the roof
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on May 23, 2016, 11:52:01 AM
Gaymond should be suspended
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 23, 2016, 12:11:56 PM
Gaymond

:lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 23, 2016, 12:15:04 PM
I think that's the first time in months someone replied to a stunted post, I think you just made his day.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 23, 2016, 12:50:07 PM
I think that's the first time in months someone replied to a stunted post, I think you just made his day.
It was a great nickname
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on May 23, 2016, 12:56:37 PM
 :love:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on May 23, 2016, 05:04:50 PM
this whole gaymond thing is very :bwpopcorn:

couldn't care less what happens, drama either way
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on May 23, 2016, 06:27:44 PM
No suspension
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on May 23, 2016, 07:26:30 PM
Conference realignment insider Greg Swaim has NBA sources too.

(http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww92/TommyRoanoke/Screenshot_20160523-170037_1_zpsvwauukz9.jpg) (http://s709.photobucket.com/user/TommyRoanoke/media/Screenshot_20160523-170037_1_zpsvwauukz9.jpg.html)

(http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww92/TommyRoanoke/Screenshot_20160523-170111_1_zpsoicjx3nc.jpg) (http://s709.photobucket.com/user/TommyRoanoke/media/Screenshot_20160523-170111_1_zpsoicjx3nc.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on May 23, 2016, 09:58:17 PM
Drake gets all of the attention, but the Sikh guy in the Raps jersey is Toronto's true #1 fan.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on May 23, 2016, 09:59:31 PM
 :Woot:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on May 24, 2016, 01:36:21 AM
okc - gsw gonna be the best game ever :bwpopcorn:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on May 24, 2016, 08:13:22 PM
Thunder look like they are about to knock GSW the eff out.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on May 24, 2016, 09:11:59 PM
I was thinking that it looks like OKC is trying to kill GS. Kill them dead.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pissclams on May 24, 2016, 09:12:54 PM
Thunder look like they are about to knock GSW the eff out.
finally just flipped over to it, wth golden state?  they're getting worked. 
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on May 24, 2016, 09:14:59 PM
Thunder look like they are about to knock GSW the eff out.
finally just flipped over to it, wth golden state?  they're getting worked. 

72 points at half I mean for fucks sake
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 24, 2016, 10:41:00 PM
A lot of Midwesterner soccer dorks rooting for golden states demise. :frown: :bawl:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on May 24, 2016, 10:42:53 PM
gaaaaaymond  :lol:

gsw now regretting going all out for 73. looking tired
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Tobias on May 24, 2016, 10:46:45 PM
A lot of Midwesterner soccer dorks rooting for golden states demise. :frown: :bawl:

@ them in here so we can poke fun!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on May 24, 2016, 10:47:08 PM
A lot of Midwesterner soccer dorks rooting for golden states demise. :frown: :bawl:

Gaymonds demise*
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: OK_Cat on May 24, 2016, 11:47:49 PM
Thunder up, friends! Feels great.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Winters on May 25, 2016, 12:25:15 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/BFzwDdiCqG4/
Disgusting
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 25, 2016, 12:40:32 PM
Why would you do that to your kiddo?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on May 25, 2016, 12:42:25 PM
lol at that oklahoman in the dead center background.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on May 25, 2016, 12:49:19 PM
I blame Seattle for transplanting an awful culture into such a beautiful Midwestern city.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Dub on May 26, 2016, 05:15:04 PM
Hey official NBA Threaders...  is GS toast tonight or should I bet a couple farms?  +230  :surprised:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on May 26, 2016, 05:18:14 PM
I think they will pull one out before OKC wins game 6
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Dub on May 26, 2016, 05:49:27 PM
I think they will pull one out before OKC wins game 6

Good. Cause I didn't wait for an answer before I put farms down  :D
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on May 26, 2016, 05:50:11 PM
Yeah, this is going back to OKC, but it will be the last game in Oracle.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: OK_Cat on May 26, 2016, 09:13:37 PM
You morons. Thunder win tonight and beat the ever loving crap out of whichever turd makes it from the east
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Dub on May 26, 2016, 09:48:09 PM
 :ohno:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on May 26, 2016, 09:52:47 PM
Hang in there dub,  it's going to get bumpy.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Dub on May 26, 2016, 10:05:59 PM
 :cool:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on May 26, 2016, 10:24:43 PM
Grats dub!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Dub on May 26, 2016, 10:30:06 PM
(https://media.giphy.com/media/l41lFvtuqmey9QTAY/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on May 26, 2016, 10:30:48 PM
can you imagine if GSW win the next two?  Would be amaze to see the OKC meltdown.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on May 27, 2016, 12:32:36 AM
schadenfreude
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on May 28, 2016, 10:32:08 PM
Holy crap, game six delivers
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 28, 2016, 10:40:48 PM
Holy crap, game six delivers
Hope they ask Durant about Curry's D
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 28, 2016, 10:41:36 PM
But man, what a game. The NBA is the rough ridin' best.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on May 28, 2016, 10:44:12 PM
The worst KD game I've ever watched.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on May 28, 2016, 10:45:50 PM
One bucket in the last 5 min and it was a rough ridin' put back by Roberson. 
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on May 28, 2016, 10:48:08 PM
Klay was on a mission. Just read that his older brother played for Asbury at Pepperdine.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on May 28, 2016, 10:49:53 PM
One bucket in the last 5 min and it was a rough ridin' put back by Roberson.

Yeah, they sort of self-destructed. Might not have won even if they hadn't, but they could have kept it closer.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: OK_Cat on May 28, 2016, 11:27:43 PM
KD will never win a 'ship. Good riddance, loser.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 28, 2016, 11:37:02 PM
KD still hit some amazing shots.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 28, 2016, 11:48:18 PM
 https://twitter.com/BruhReport/status/736768057742221313?s=09
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on May 29, 2016, 01:34:17 AM
this has to be the most amazing series ever
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Powercat Posse on May 29, 2016, 03:08:31 AM
KD still hit some amazing shots.

He was 10-31 FG.  He is shooting 42% on FG 27% on 3pt and 3.8 TOs in playoffs this year. 
Carrer stat are 48%, 38%, and 3.2 TOs

Go watch the replay. 99-96 Okc up. Durant is double teamed, if he hits wide open Ibaka it's a layup or 2 FTs.  Instead, pass behind him and a KD turnover.  Then KD gets back and doesn't play Defense. He should have picked up Curry in transition , who was closest GS guy to him.  He doesn't, Curry gets uncontested 3pt and KD barely moves to try and challenge shot. 

Only way Okc wins game 7 is if Westbrook does his magic in late 3rd and late 4th qtr (like he did game 5 at SA and game 1 at GS). 
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Post by: chum1 on May 29, 2016, 10:15:24 AM
Durant could absolutely go off in game 7. There are two players on each team that could.
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Post by: michigancat on May 29, 2016, 10:23:34 AM
Westbrook could also go off in the first half or for an entire game. There's lots of possibilities, really.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Powercat Posse on May 29, 2016, 11:30:32 AM
Late in game, GS had made 19 3s and Okc was like 3-22 from 3pt, and yet Okc was up 99-96.

Both Okc superstars had a TO after that point and both led to transistion 3 pt makes. 

Okc just could not distant that 5-7 point lead, then once the game was tied, they totally panicked and were a train wreck the final 3 minutes
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kim carnes on May 29, 2016, 12:01:35 PM
Last nite was big for me
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Post by: Skipper44 on May 29, 2016, 04:51:25 PM
this has to be the most amazing series ever
it's incredible, minimum 4 1st ballot HoFers all in their prime.  You have to go back to the 80s Cs vs Lakers series to match that
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on May 29, 2016, 06:31:37 PM
The 2013 Finals was pretty incredible, but yeah, this is fun too.

Probably the best WCF since 2002.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on May 29, 2016, 06:33:51 PM
This series has also had 4 blowouts :zzz:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: GregKSU1027 on May 30, 2016, 04:18:29 PM
I feel like  I have said this on goEMAW before but this season is the Thunder's make or break season.
Kevin Durant's Contract for OKC will end after this season, his contract being $20,158,622 to be exact is crazy. A lot of people think that he will chase the rings if OKC doesn't win it all this year, I am one of those people. This team means a lot to me and I would hate to see KD leave OKC behind and pull a lebron. He has mentioned that he would like to have his number retired in OKC so if that means anything to the GM at OKC they would do as much as they could to keep one of the founding stars on board.

OKC would have rings if James Harden wouldn't have been traded. The trade occurred in the fall of 2012 right after a preaseason game against the Dallas Mavericks. I was in attendance and it was when I first realized how much I loved the NBA and especially the OKC Thunder. As soon as I returned home that night I turned on SportsCenter to see if my family would have been on TV that night. To my surprise, James Harden had been traded. He was traded along with four other players for Kevin Martin, Jeremy Lamb and a 1st round pick from both the Houston Rockets and Toronto Raptors. The seasons before the trade with Harden were disappointing needless to say, 09-10 was a loss in the first round in the playoffs, 10-11 a loss in the western conference finals, 11-12 was a loss in the finals to the seemingly unstoppable Miami Heat. The year of the trade, the thunder lost in the western conference semis to you guessed it, the Houston Rockets. Since OKC traded Harden, KD has been MVP and they lost in the western conference finals to the spurs. Last year Westbrook lead the team single-handedly and won the scoring title with the absence of KD.

This year the Thunder have been poised as an underdog against the thought to be juggernauts of the west, Golden State and San Antonio. They routed the Mavericks in the opening round of the 2016 Playoffs 4 to 1, then moved on to the next juggernaut the Spurs who everyone thought it would be game over for the OKC squad and Kevin Durant would be moving out for good. But the OKC Squad returned to Prime-time form to beat the Spurs in a series of 6, 4 to 2. And here we are where the team and the fans have been wanting to be for a long time. Game 7 against one of the greatest teams to be assembled.

IF OKC wins they keep their leader and star Kevin Durant and the team keeps building around him and RUSS
IF OKC loses they lose KD and the team crumbles around him.
A lot is at stake for the forward momentum of this team as well as the town of Oklahoma City, and the game of Basketball
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 30, 2016, 07:05:12 PM
Kd should go to golden state  :love:
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Post by: Skipper44 on May 30, 2016, 07:47:03 PM
There have been rumblings about just that but win or lose I think KD signs a year deal to get lined up with Westbrook, I don't think he leaves him this summer
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: GregKSU1027 on May 30, 2016, 08:39:17 PM
A lot of talk had said that he would be willing to play for DC because he is from there

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Post by: wetwillie on May 30, 2016, 08:51:11 PM
Was Klay Thompson an assassin at wahington state too?  I don't remember this guy being so amazing.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 30, 2016, 10:23:52 PM
Get mumped new $ fans
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Post by: TownieCat on May 30, 2016, 10:27:08 PM
The Warriors are very Royals-y. OKC has won 6 of the last 8 quarters but it doesn't matter because Klay and Steph just hit every big shot.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on May 30, 2016, 10:28:16 PM
Very Oklahoma way to lose a series.  I mean LOL.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 30, 2016, 10:38:29 PM
Very Oklahoma way to lose a series.  I mean LOL.

You mean to get beat by the better team playing their best?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 30, 2016, 10:42:42 PM
If anyone with two functioning eyes thinks Jordan's Bulls are better than this Warriors team, they should be dismissed as brain dead.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on May 30, 2016, 11:16:03 PM
F-Y, Greg.  And speaking for Kevin, bye.

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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: OK_Cat on May 30, 2016, 11:19:23 PM
Sports are rough ridin' stupid
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 30, 2016, 11:38:40 PM
If anyone with two functioning eyes thinks Jordan's Bulls are better than this Warriors team, they should be dismissed as brain dead.
I legit think the game is too different to compare. I don't think those Bulls teams would come close to the Thunder or Cavs, either.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: mocat on May 30, 2016, 11:41:38 PM
Would Jordan's bulls teams beat Geno's huskies? idk
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Post by: kim carnes on May 30, 2016, 11:45:32 PM
If anyone with two functioning eyes thinks Jordan's Bulls are better than this Warriors team, they should be dismissed as brain dead.
I legit think the game is too different to compare. I don't think those Bulls teams would come close to the Thunder or Cavs, either.

Why are u 2 clowns even talking about this?  It's incredibly annoying/dumb when people compare teams from two different eras.

On another note.  From a viewership perspective, warriors v cavs >>>> thunder v cavs.   I mean, there is nothing more enjoyable than watching Steph hoist up those ridiculous shots.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 30, 2016, 11:48:36 PM


If anyone with two functioning eyes thinks Jordan's Bulls are better than this Warriors team, they should be dismissed as brain dead.
I legit think the game is too different to compare. I don't think those Bulls teams would come close to the Thunder or Cavs, either.

Why are u 2 clowns even talking about this?  It's incredibly annoying/dumb when people compare teams from two different eras.


That's what I said
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 31, 2016, 12:28:30 AM
If anyone with two functioning eyes thinks Jordan's Bulls are better than this Warriors team, they should be dismissed as brain dead.
I legit think the game is too different to compare. I don't think those Bulls teams would come close to the Thunder or Cavs, either.

I agree that the Cavs and Thunder are also better than the Bulls. I don't agree that the game is too different to compare. The game has continued to evolve; players are more refined, coaches and scouts have more tools and information than they ever have. Scottie Pippin was named one of the 50 best players of all time and he is the same guy who is the third best player on this Golden State team.

If I said the Warriors are better than the 33 straight win Lakers or 60s Celtics no one would flinch because of course they're better; we didn't see those teams so we don't have to parse our rationalize why this team is better.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: mhkpasa on May 31, 2016, 10:10:25 AM
I definitely wanted OKC to win. But at least the GSW clinch allows me to firmly root for Lebron & the Cavs. Had it been OKC v CLE I would have been very conflicted.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 31, 2016, 10:12:26 AM
Why do all midwesterners hate the warriors? They're a fun team to watch. Curry is adorable. Klay is savage and seems humble, etc. So many OKC t-shirt fans in the Midwest.  :frown: As a casual NBA fan, I wanted to see the best two teams go at it. I'm satisfied.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: mhkpasa on May 31, 2016, 10:18:00 AM
Nothing against the Warriors, they are amazing to watch. I tend to be more of a casual fan of individual players; I do not own an NBA tshirt. Just personal preference of Lebron or Durant before Steph.  :dunno: Draymond is not doing GSW any favors.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 31, 2016, 10:18:34 AM
Why do all midwesterners hate the warriors? They're a fun team to watch. Curry is adorable. Klay is savage and seems humble, etc. So many OKC t-shirt fans in the Midwest.  :frown: As a casual NBA fan, I wanted to see the best two teams go at it. I'm satisfied.
They're flashy and Draymond is emotional?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 31, 2016, 10:19:57 AM
I think what WackyCat08 is trying to say is only alums of okc are the real thunder fans
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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 31, 2016, 10:20:32 AM
Why do all midwesterners hate the warriors? They're a fun team to watch. Curry is adorable. Klay is savage and seems humble, etc. So many OKC t-shirt fans in the Midwest.  :frown: As a casual NBA fan, I wanted to see the best two teams go at it. I'm satisfied.
They're flashy and Draymond is emotional?
Wasn't the bulls the same way? Rodman was no fan favorite, but ppl sure did love the crap out of them. They were great for the NBA.

Nothing against the Warriors, they are amazing to watch. I tend to be more of a casual fan of individual players; I do not own an NBA tshirt. Just personal preference of Lebron or Durant before Steph.  :dunno: Draymond is not doing GSW any favors.
That's fair.
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Post by: Tobias on May 31, 2016, 10:20:40 AM
also not humble :frown:
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Post by: ChiComCat on May 31, 2016, 10:21:00 AM
Midwesterners were rooting for the midwest team?! :horrorsurprise:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 31, 2016, 10:21:18 AM
I think what WackyCat08 is trying to say is only alums of okc are the real thunder fans
You sure don't hear from them until the playoffs start.  :dunno:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Tobias on May 31, 2016, 10:24:18 AM
they're too busy JO'n to soccer
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on May 31, 2016, 10:24:41 AM
Why aren't there more Thunder fans in Northern California? Seems like everyone there wanted the Warriors to win. I JUST DON'T GET IT!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on May 31, 2016, 10:42:35 AM
 I was rooting for Golden State to win 73 games but also wanted OKC to mush their faces.

I will be rooting hard for Cleveland in the Finals.

Curry is arrogant and Draymond was a bitch in the WCF.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 31, 2016, 10:44:58 AM
I want Lebron to win one for Cleveland.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on May 31, 2016, 10:47:51 AM
I don't think Cleveland stands a chance.  Kyrie and Love are going to have to play out of their minds for it to be close.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 31, 2016, 10:48:26 AM


Curry is arrogant and Draymond was a bitch in the WCF.

yes!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 31, 2016, 10:48:52 AM
I don't think Cleveland stands a chance.  Kyrie and Love are going to have to play out of their minds for it to be close.
It will be very competitive. Come on.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 31, 2016, 10:50:16 AM
I don't know any NBA fans in Iowa, Missouri, or Kansas that have a strong dislike for either OKC or Golden State. I also imagine its it's difficult most NBA fans who live in either place to have fierce loyalty to any NBA team given the only team even close to being local has been around for 8 years.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 31, 2016, 10:51:21 AM
No twolves or Bulls fans in Iowa?
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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 31, 2016, 10:54:29 AM
I don't know any NBA fans in Iowa, Missouri, or Kansas that have a strong dislike for either OKC or Golden State. I also imagine its it's difficult most NBA fans who live in either place to have fierce loyalty to any NBA team given the only team even close to being local has been around for 8 years.
Yes, this is what I was trying to say in a certain way, but twitter would make you think otherwise. I would imagine most of the ppl in these states are casual fans as well, if they're fans at all.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on May 31, 2016, 11:15:27 AM


I don't think Cleveland stands a chance.  Kyrie and Love are going to have to play out of their minds for it to be close.
It will be very competitive. Come on.

Yeah Cleveland has been playing very well and will be rested. Plus they are actually capable of making 3 pointers  (lots of them) to keep up with GS.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on May 31, 2016, 11:39:43 AM
https://twitter.com/ESPNStatsInfo/status/737664206753783808

The NBA is about to make the other American pro sports leagues look like a bunch of peasants.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on May 31, 2016, 12:59:09 PM
I like him, the nut kicking thing was stupid though.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on May 31, 2016, 01:08:16 PM
Draymond and the Warriors eventually did the right thing.  An adequate way to end this season.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 31, 2016, 01:22:52 PM
No twolves or Bulls fans in Iowa?

I am one of two Timberwolves fan I know and my fandom preceded my residency here. I don't know any Bulls fans, I don't think they are considered the local market. Most NBA fans around here are Warriors fans because of Harry Barnes. The Warriors and T-Wolves are covered as the local teams by the news stations.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: OK_Cat on May 31, 2016, 01:42:18 PM
I'm firmly #thunder but will be cheering for GSW in the finals. Curry is amazeballs.
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Post by: Skipper44 on May 31, 2016, 02:33:34 PM
I like him, the nut kicking thing was stupid though.
yes, when he struts around like a tough guy but resorts to flailing nut kicks it's hard to enjoy his tremendous versatility.   

I will be rooting for CLE, I would love for Lebron to get one there and it is super easy to hate Frisco fans.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on May 31, 2016, 02:39:39 PM
Between the Giants, Dubs, and Sharks it is hard to root for the Bay Area right now.

LeBron is still the best basketball player on the planet. He almost won the Finals by himself last year. If Kyrie gives him any help at all the Cavs will win the series this year.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 31, 2016, 02:48:54 PM
Between the Giants, Dubs, and Sharks it is hard to root for the Bay Area right now.

LeBron is still the best basketball player on the planet. He almost won the Finals by himself last year. If Kyrie gives him any help at all the Cavs will win the series this year.

Go die
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Tobias on May 31, 2016, 02:49:37 PM
JoffreyCat
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 31, 2016, 02:50:46 PM
I just want the fans to stop being butthurt he left Cleveland for Miami, because I mean, like come on!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 31, 2016, 02:51:25 PM
crazy midwesterners not from Cleveland are cheering for Lebron
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on May 31, 2016, 02:51:38 PM
I'll be a Warriors fan for as long as they have Curry.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 31, 2016, 02:53:57 PM
crazy midwesterners not from Cleveland are cheering for Lebron
:Woot: :excited: :cheers:

I also rooted for MJ too. When I don't have a dog in the fight, I want to see the best of the best, be the best! :emawkid:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: bonercat on May 31, 2016, 02:55:38 PM
No twolves or Bulls fans in Iowa?

I am one of two Timberwolves fan I know and my fandom preceded my residency here. I don't know any Bulls fans, I don't think they are considered the local market. Most NBA fans around here are Warriors fans because of Harry Barnes. The Warriors and T-Wolves are covered as the local teams by the news stations.

I'm a Nuggets and Timberwolves fan myself. South Dakota tends to cover those two the most as well.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on May 31, 2016, 02:57:08 PM
crazy midwesterners not from Cleveland are cheering for Lebron
:Woot: :excited: :cheers:

I also rooted for MJ too. When I don't have a dog in the fight, I want to see the best of the best, be the best! :emawkid:

Yeah, this is why I'm rooting for the Warriors.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: mhkpasa on May 31, 2016, 03:58:44 PM
 :dunno:
https://twitter.com/SBNation/status/737466019527036932
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on May 31, 2016, 04:06:19 PM
That was a very dangerous move by Green. Reminded me of the play that dislocated Kevin Love's shoulder last year, only this looked intentional.

Draymond Green is a punk bitch and makes his entire team extremely hateable.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 31, 2016, 04:14:47 PM
clearly trying to put his hand down to brace himself. :)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: mhkpasa on May 31, 2016, 04:37:33 PM
That was a very dangerous move by Green. Reminded me of the play that dislocated Kevin Love's shoulder last year, only this looked intentional.

Draymond Green is a punk bitch and makes his entire team extremely hateable.

Both intentional
https://twitter.com/christockton/status/737467615275163649
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 31, 2016, 04:57:18 PM
it was very different, good grief

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ef_PCSfX3Bw
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: mhkpasa on May 31, 2016, 05:19:21 PM
Well of course they aren't identical, I can see, but they both involve attempting to drag someone down by pulling on the arm and having it look incidental, no? Good grief?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 31, 2016, 05:27:00 PM
Well of course they aren't identical, I can see, but they both involve attempting to drag someone down by pulling on the arm and having it look incidental, no? Good grief?

yes, good grief. Reggie Miller and Chris Weber both thought the Green play should have been a no-call and said it happens all the time. Adams had his elbow in Green's ear and Green was falling. Olynyk just flat out reached for and grabbed an arm with two hands.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on May 31, 2016, 05:55:47 PM
I was rooting for Golden State to win 73 games but also wanted OKC to mush their faces.

I will be rooting hard for Cleveland in the Finals.

Curry is arrogant and Draymond was a bitch in the WCF.

feel the same way about everything but curry, i think he's awesome. his 3's still blow my mind.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on May 31, 2016, 06:28:35 PM
Kevin Love will be the reason Cle wins the 'ship.

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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 31, 2016, 10:52:00 PM
Well of course they aren't identical, I can see, but they both involve attempting to drag someone down by pulling on the arm and having it look incidental, no? Good grief?

yes, good grief. Reggie Miller and Chris Weber both thought the Green play should have been a no-call and said it happens all the time. Adams had his elbow in Green's ear and Green was falling. Olynyk just flat out reached for and grabbed an arm with two hands.

Rusty, comeonman!

Also I hate Reggie and C-Web as analysts. It's shocking how much worse they are than Van Gundy and Jackson.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: _33 on May 31, 2016, 10:57:35 PM
Well of course they aren't identical, I can see, but they both involve attempting to drag someone down by pulling on the arm and having it look incidental, no? Good grief?

yes, good grief. Reggie Miller and Chris Weber both thought the Green play should have been a no-call and said it happens all the time. Adams had his elbow in Green's ear and Green was falling. Olynyk just flat out reached for and grabbed an arm with two hands.

Rusty, comeonman!

Also I hate Reggie and C-Web as analysts. It's shocking how much worse they are than Van Gundy and Jackson.

Yes. Every time Reggie Miller calls the NBA "The Association" I want to kick him in the nuts Draymond Green style.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on June 01, 2016, 08:00:22 AM
If people didn't talk so much about Green, I'd barely notice him. Like, he'd be just another scrubby Harrison Barnes role player type to me. His game is boring as hell. Can he even dunk? I honestly have no idea.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 01, 2016, 08:19:25 AM
CWebb is fine, Reggie is gawd awful. But yeah Jackson-JVG are BITB.

I wonder if the Warriors success still eats at Jackson or if he's moved on? This all could have been his...
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 01, 2016, 10:36:03 AM
If people didn't talk so much about Green, I'd barely notice him. Like, he'd be just another scrubby Harrison Barnes role player type to me. His game is boring as hell. Can he even dunk? I honestly have no idea.

he can dunk
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 01, 2016, 10:38:27 AM
CWebb is fine, Reggie is gawd awful. But yeah Jackson-JVG are BITB.

I wonder if the Warriors success still eats at Jackson or if he's moved on? This all could have been his...

there was a great moment in the Spurs/Thunder series where JVG was praising the job Billy Donovan's done. Mark Jackson's like, "hold up, he got a great situation here". Was pretty great.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on June 01, 2016, 10:41:25 AM
If people didn't talk so much about Green, I'd barely notice him. Like, he'd be just another scrubby Harrison Barnes role player type to me. His game is boring as hell. Can he even dunk? I honestly have no idea.

He gets triple doubles like crazy.  I agree that he doesn't have the most exciting game, but he does everything well.  Defend any position, rebound, score, and pass.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Cartierfor3 on June 02, 2016, 12:19:17 PM
There are only 48 minutes of ball in a game. why does there need to be 2 off days between each game?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Dub on June 02, 2016, 12:36:10 PM
Cavs +6 tonight?  :dunno:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 02, 2016, 12:36:49 PM
Meh, having playoff games at like noon is way more wtf
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: mhkpasa on June 02, 2016, 09:33:58 PM
https://twitter.com/AmazingSprtsPic/status/738551399311642625
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on June 02, 2016, 09:34:56 PM
Did Green just try and fail to dunk?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 02, 2016, 09:39:55 PM
Did Green just try and fail to dunk?
That flop was beautiful. Still tho, #TeamLebron
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on June 02, 2016, 09:47:08 PM
I have to give Cleveland credit they are playing better defense than I anticipated.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on June 02, 2016, 09:49:58 PM
Green dunked. I saw it.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 02, 2016, 09:59:08 PM
Good game so far.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on June 02, 2016, 10:02:32 PM
Green's dunk was very boring, though. Probably not nearly as exciting as a Harrison Barnes dunk.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on June 02, 2016, 10:20:45 PM
Man what a collapse by Cleveland.  Lebron is going to shred Kevin and Kyrie in the post game presser.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on June 03, 2016, 09:18:41 AM
I'm gonna be like usher and give you my confession. I don't think I've ever watched an NBA game in its entirety
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: slobber on June 04, 2016, 03:56:54 PM
Hypothetically, you and your buddy are captains of a pickup NBA basketball game that happens to have NBA refs, with NBA rules, on an NBA court, with all of the current NBA players to choose from. I have either 1 or 2 fingers behind my back and you choose 1.  IT WAS 1!!!! Who do you pick first?


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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 04, 2016, 04:22:07 PM
Steph, but I'm biased
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 05, 2016, 12:28:36 AM
LeBron James 11 times out of 10.

Steph is cute and all, but his supporting cast is very cushiony for him. Hell freezes over before James' team wins a Finals game with him scoring 11 points.

1. James
2. Durant
3. Kawhi
4. Westbrook
5. Curry

Curry is an incredible shooter (GOAT?), but he also gets to play with a couple all stars and the Finals MVP. Must be nice...
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 05, 2016, 12:34:14 AM


LeBron James 11 times out of 10.

Steph is cute and all, but his supporting cast is very cushiony for him. Hell freezes over before James' team wins a Finals game with him scoring 11 points.

1. James
2. Durant
3. Kawhi
4. Westbrook
5. Curry

Curry is an incredible shooter (GOAT?), but he also gets to play with a couple all stars and the Finals MVP. Must be nice...

Kevin Love and Kyrie aren't all stars? Still, I have no issue with choosing Lebron over Steph, even though shooting is probably the most important skill a basketball player can have and according to you Steph is the greatest shooter of all time. Lebron is really good!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: slobber on June 05, 2016, 11:23:53 AM
James, Curry, Durant. Would probably be my order. But man, what a second pick as well!


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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kim carnes on June 05, 2016, 08:57:35 PM
Draymond really sticking it to chum
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on June 05, 2016, 09:00:30 PM


I don't think Cleveland stands a chance.  Kyrie and Love are going to have to play out of their minds for it to be close.
It will be very competitive. Come on.

Yeah Cleveland has been playing very well and will be rested. Plus they are actually capable of making 3 pointers  (lots of them) to keep up with GS.

I hope Cleveland puts up a better fight at home.  So far they don't look like they belong on the same court.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 05, 2016, 09:01:27 PM
Draymond really sticking it to chum
Boring threes
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on June 05, 2016, 09:28:22 PM
How negligent have agents been in not routing their free agent clients to eastern conference teams over the last decade?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 05, 2016, 09:40:22 PM


I don't think Cleveland stands a chance.  Kyrie and Love are going to have to play out of their minds for it to be close.
It will be very competitive. Come on.

Yeah Cleveland has been playing very well and will be rested. Plus they are actually capable of making 3 pointers  (lots of them) to keep up with GS.

I hope Cleveland puts up a better fight at home.  So far they don't look like they belong on the same court.
Damn, I may have overestimated the cavs
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 05, 2016, 10:04:09 PM
Kyrie is the most overrated player in the league. This series is a joke and I'm even more pissed about OKC losing the WCF now.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 05, 2016, 10:06:55 PM
The Cavs will beat either of those puds in 5 games (or less).

Wade is 34 and by the time this series is over he won't have anything left in the tank. Toronto is doomed without Valanciunas.

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 05, 2016, 10:15:06 PM


The Cavs will beat either of those puds in 5 games (or less).

Wade is 34 and by the time this series is over he won't have anything left in the tank. Toronto is doomed without Valanciunas.

What's your point?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: sonofdaxjones on June 05, 2016, 10:16:04 PM
Looks like back-to-back for the Warriors who I watched live and in living color sweep the 1975 Finals.    For lifetime Warriors fan cRustyofSanFran this has to be a real treat.

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 05, 2016, 10:17:45 PM


The Cavs will beat either of those puds in 5 games (or less).

Wade is 34 and by the time this series is over he won't have anything left in the tank. Toronto is doomed without Valanciunas.

What's your point?

Hypocrisy.  LeBron and the boys were your team, and now that they are doomed you are changing your tone. Sad.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 05, 2016, 10:20:53 PM
Looks like back-to-back for the Warriors who I watched live and in living color sweep the 1975 Finals.    For lifetime Warriors fan cRustyofSanFran this has to be a real treat.

My grandparents were also alive in the 70's, man, what a different time and a great one to be alive :cyclist:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: sonofdaxjones on June 05, 2016, 10:27:48 PM
Looks like back-to-back for the Warriors who I watched live and in living color sweep the 1975 Finals.    For lifetime Warriors fan cRustyofSanFran this has to be a real treat.

My grandparents were also alive in the 70's, man, what a different time and a great one to be alive :cyclist:

I would say most of the people who post on this board had grandparents and parents who were alive in the 70's.   So, I don't really know what that means.   
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 05, 2016, 10:30:52 PM
It wasn't my best effort Dax, I was making an old joke and the mid 70's seems like a century ago.  So maybe that was a better joke that you are like a century old to me :dunno:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: sonofdaxjones on June 05, 2016, 10:33:32 PM
It wasn't my best effort Dax, I was making an old joke and the mid 70's seems like a century ago.  So maybe that was a better joke that you are like a century old to me :dunno:

 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 05, 2016, 10:45:29 PM
I am 100% a bandwagon Warriors fan based on proximity to where I live, just like the Thunder fans in this thread.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: sonofdaxjones on June 05, 2016, 11:50:30 PM
I am 100% a bandwagon Warriors fan based on proximity to where I live, just like the Thunder fans in this thread.

That's cool cRustySanFranCat, but just hope KC doesn't get an NBA team and then the Warriors are better then them, because if you talk about it WackyTuck will just be out-oh-his-mind with  :curse:   
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 06, 2016, 03:44:41 AM
Weird and random
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on June 06, 2016, 07:08:55 AM
Draymond really sticking it to chum

Absolutely not. I was talking about my perception of him and I didn't even watch the game.

Draymond really sticking it to chum
Boring threes

Sounds like a bench player having a exceptionally good game type stuff, which isn't inconsistent with my perception of him.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 06, 2016, 07:48:58 AM




The Cavs will beat either of those puds in 5 games (or less).

Wade is 34 and by the time this series is over he won't have anything left in the tank. Toronto is doomed without Valanciunas.

What's your point?

Hypocrisy.  LeBron and the boys were your team, and now that they are doomed you are changing your tone. Sad.

:jerk:

You have the reading comprehension of a 7 year old. In no way did I claim the Cavs as my team.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on June 06, 2016, 08:18:36 AM
LeBron James 11 times out of 10.

Steph is cute and all, but his supporting cast is very cushiony for him. Hell freezes over before James' team wins a Finals game with him scoring 11 points.

1. James
2. Durant
3. Kawhi
4. Westbrook
5. Curry

Curry is an incredible shooter (GOAT?), but he also gets to play with a couple all stars and the Finals MVP. Must be nice...

I don't think James will ever win another title unless he ends up on the same team as Steph, or maybe if Steph pulls a Jordan and quits. Curry is just too damned good to let that happen.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on June 06, 2016, 08:25:30 AM
https://twitter.com/matthewacherry/status/739684066220347394
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 06, 2016, 08:31:18 AM
How negligent have agents been in not routing their free agent clients to eastern conference teams over the last decade?

Steph is a free agent next summer and some people* believe he'll go home to Charlotte.



*Mostly Hornets fans/NC residents
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on June 06, 2016, 08:34:26 AM
How negligent have agents been in not routing their free agent clients to eastern conference teams over the last decade?

Steph is a free agent next summer and some people* believe he'll go home to Charlotte.



*Mostly Hornets fans/NC residents

Yeah, that's the most imminent and prominent example of an upcoming decision.  :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 06, 2016, 08:52:20 AM
How negligent have agents been in not routing their free agent clients to eastern conference teams over the last decade?

Steph is a free agent next summer and some people* believe he'll go home to Charlotte.



*Mostly Hornets fans/NC residents

Yeah, that's the most imminent and prominent example of an upcoming decision.  :lol:

Yeah, that's almost as bad as the K-Staters who think they could get Patterson to come home.

Free agency next summer is going to be incredible though. If Durant does the 1 year opt out you can add him to this list:

http://hoopshype.com/2016/05/14/nba-free-agency-2017-the-top-players/ (http://hoopshype.com/2016/05/14/nba-free-agency-2017-the-top-players/)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on June 06, 2016, 10:01:01 AM
I would assume more players will be added to the 2017 with 1 year options.  You mentioned Durant, who almost certainly will.  Howard may but may also be shaky enough to take a max from a team he likes.  Wouldn't be surprised to see Wade, Horford, and DeRozan try for 1 year opt-outs too.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 06, 2016, 10:57:02 AM
Draymond really sticking it to chum

Absolutely not. I was talking about my perception of him and I didn't even watch the game.

Draymond really sticking it to chum
Boring threes

Sounds like a bench player having a exceptionally good game type stuff, which isn't inconsistent with my perception of him.

In all seriousness I know exactly what you're saying. It's baffling that he's 2nd team All-NBA when you watch him play. I can kind of understand the defensive accolades, but I don't even think he's the best defender on his team.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on June 06, 2016, 11:04:22 AM
Draymond really sticking it to chum

Absolutely not. I was talking about my perception of him and I didn't even watch the game.

Draymond really sticking it to chum
Boring threes

Sounds like a bench player having a exceptionally good game type stuff, which isn't inconsistent with my perception of him.

In all seriousness I know exactly what you're saying. It's baffling that he's 2nd team All-NBA when you watch him play. I can kind of understand the defensive accolades, but I don't even think he's the best defender on his team.

He is a + defender but not an elite one.  Being able to guard anybody on the other team is something that is elite though.  Lebron can probably do it but that's really it for the NBA.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 06, 2016, 11:08:53 AM
Green fills up the entire box score: 14.0pt/9.5reb/7.4ast/1.5stl/1.4blk

Kind of a crazy line of stats, but he's the first person in NBA history to accomplish a 14/9/7/1/1 season.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 06, 2016, 11:14:32 AM
Green fills up the entire box score: 14.0pt/9.5reb/7.4ast/1.5stl/1.4blk

Kind of a crazy line of stats, but he's the first person in NBA history to accomplish a 14/9/7/1/1 season.

Even if you just do 14/9/7 it's only been done 13 times (8 players).
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on June 06, 2016, 11:16:36 AM
Bogut's block party in the first half was really fun to watch
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on June 06, 2016, 06:57:11 PM
Kyrie is the most overrated player in the league.

http://deadspin.com/how-good-is-kyrie-irving-really-1780806442
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 06, 2016, 08:24:34 PM
Kyrie is the most overrated player in the league.

http://deadspin.com/how-good-is-kyrie-irving-really-1780806442
:thumbs:

If I were LeBron I'd get as far away from Kyrie as possible. He had something like 13 possessions where he never passed the ball in Game 1.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 06, 2016, 08:58:47 PM
these loses are just killing TownieCat  :frown:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on June 08, 2016, 02:59:45 AM
kyrie and love must be the worst big 3 players ever. 42% shooting during reg for klove? angel must have been giving him shooting lessons  :lol: (pre 15-16 angel  :frown:)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on June 08, 2016, 09:02:08 PM
Cleveland holding curry to 2 points in the first half is amazing. 
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 8manpick on June 08, 2016, 09:15:57 PM
Remember when they held him to 10 all game in game 1?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kim carnes on June 08, 2016, 09:53:19 PM
This series has been complete garbage
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 09, 2016, 12:14:04 PM
I watched half of the first game, and I normally really like the NBA
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 10, 2016, 09:34:45 PM




I don't think Cleveland stands a chance.  Kyrie and Love are going to have to play out of their minds for it to be close.
It will be very competitive. Come on.

Yeah Cleveland has been playing very well and will be rested. Plus they are actually capable of making 3 pointers  (lots of them) to keep up with GS.

I hope Cleveland puts up a better fight at home.  So far they don't look like they belong on the same court.
Damn, I may have overestimated the cavs

Maybe I didn't!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on June 10, 2016, 09:37:48 PM
great bump
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 10, 2016, 10:42:36 PM
Kyrie is lukewarm garbage.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 10, 2016, 10:47:34 PM
Kyrie is lukewarm garbage.
He's been terrible the second half. Just awful.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kim carnes on June 10, 2016, 10:57:59 PM
It's a good time to be a warriors fan
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) on June 10, 2016, 11:02:16 PM
The NBA game is unwatchable. Basketball in general is at an historic low.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 10, 2016, 11:12:12 PM
The NBA game is unwatchable. Basketball in general is at an historic low.
:love:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 10, 2016, 11:19:06 PM
It's refreshing to not have mich bitch about the playoffs this year
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kim carnes on June 10, 2016, 11:22:35 PM
The NBA game is unwatchable. Basketball in general is at an historic low.

I don't even know what to say to this post.  like, you're just so dumb
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 10, 2016, 11:29:05 PM
It's refreshing to not have mich bitch about the playoffs this year
Did I bitch about them one year? I thought I loved them every year.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 10, 2016, 11:32:04 PM
It's refreshing to not have mich bitch about the playoffs this year
Did I bitch about them one year? I thought I loved them every year.

Maybe it was the SB, it was some sports thing that you were insensible about.  Rethinking it was the SB.  I'm sorry :frown:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 11, 2016, 12:00:04 AM
This has been one of the least competitive NBA playoffs in recent memory. Lots of blowouts. Tonight felt "close" because it was actually a single digit game in the last two minutes.

Even the 6 and 7 game series have been teams trading lopsided scores.

:frown:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 11, 2016, 08:22:07 AM
last night also felt "close" because it was close most of the game.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 11, 2016, 10:00:43 AM
At no point in the 4th quarter did it feel like Cleveland was going to win.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 11, 2016, 01:50:40 PM
https://twitter.com/easymoneyjay/status/740705585566355456
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: mocat on June 12, 2016, 08:47:54 AM
LSU freak
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 12, 2016, 08:52:36 AM
LSU freak
I stopped watching immediately
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on June 13, 2016, 12:31:00 PM
Draymond was trying to get up and avoid being stepped over.  Blatant attempt for the NBA to add more games to the series.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 13, 2016, 12:44:10 PM
It won't matter. Warriors by 20 tonight.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 13, 2016, 12:53:35 PM
Draymond was trying to get up and avoid being stepped over.  Blatant attempt for the NBA to add more games to the series.
No, he took a clear shot at Lebron from behind after he had already stood up. One is really quick before the one that missed.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Skipper44 on June 13, 2016, 01:12:33 PM
Heady play by LBJ and Draymond really needs to become more of a Charles Oakley tough guy and less the nut punching Bill Laimbeer he is now
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on June 13, 2016, 01:32:16 PM
the nut punching Bill Laimbeer

Link?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on June 13, 2016, 01:51:23 PM
Draymond was trying to get up and avoid being stepped over.  Blatant attempt for the NBA to add more games to the series.
No, he took a clear shot at Lebron from behind after he had already stood up. One is really quick before the one that missed.


Lebron James puts Draymond Green between his legs by unnecessarily walking over him.  I think Draymond was trying to get Lebron off so he could get up but not anywhere near an intentional nut shot.  He could have easily connected from there.  Even the push that missed wouldn't have been more than a shove that happens on almost every possession. 

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 13, 2016, 01:59:10 PM
Draymond was trying to get up and avoid being stepped over.  Blatant attempt for the NBA to add more games to the series.
No, he took a clear shot at Lebron from behind after he had already stood up. One is really quick before the one that missed.


Lebron James puts Draymond Green between his legs by unnecessarily walking over him.  I think Draymond was trying to get Lebron off so he could get up but not anywhere near an intentional nut shot.  He could have easily connected from there.  Even the push that missed wouldn't have been more than a shove that happens on almost every possession. 



I don't think you're seeing the shot in question. I didn't see it the first couple of times I watched it either. It's right here when James is clearly past:

https://youtu.be/cxlThiXNNjg?t=49

Might not have been an intentional nut shot, but was clearly unnecessary contact.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on June 13, 2016, 02:03:53 PM
It was an intentional nut shot motivated by Lebron disrespecting him with the famous move AI did to who is now Lebron's coach.

https://twitter.com/ayeshacurry/status/742094664631652352
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Skipper44 on June 13, 2016, 02:43:33 PM
the nut punching Bill Laimbeer

Link?
this is more a kneeing but my beta machine is acting up
(https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQMgqKwd5pdzPgN8F7vvYWfkvI8uCEbzjqTflJ8s_aB4-21sSnz1w)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on June 13, 2016, 02:54:48 PM


Might not have been an intentional nut shot, but was clearly unnecessary contact.

I saw it upon rewatching after your first post.  I just think it warrants a flagrant much less than the OKC no-call.

My biggest issue overall is that Draymond was allowed to play vs OKC when the contact was more egregious, imo, and him playing would help the NBA create a better series.  Against the Cavs and up 3-1, he is penalized when it could hurt GS and create a better series.  I don't think he is suspended if the series is 2-2 and I think the NBA is keeping a finger on the scales to their benefit.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 13, 2016, 03:00:37 PM


Might not have been an intentional nut shot, but was clearly unnecessary contact.

I saw it upon rewatching after your first post.  I just think it warrants a flagrant much less than the OKC no-call.

My biggest issue overall is that Draymond was allowed to play vs OKC when the contact was more egregious, imo, and him playing would help the NBA create a better series.  Against the Cavs and up 3-1, he is penalized when it could hurt GS and create a better series.  I don't think he is suspended if the series is 2-2 and I think the NBA is keeping a finger on the scales to their benefit.

The OKC "no-call" was changed to a flagrant 2 (unless there's another I'm missing). He's only suspended because he's had so many flagrant points. If he'd done another nut shot during the OKC series he would have been suspended then.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: mhkpasa on June 13, 2016, 03:01:23 PM
Right..he wasn't suspended for that Lebron shot alone. Cumulative.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on June 13, 2016, 03:03:20 PM


Might not have been an intentional nut shot, but was clearly unnecessary contact.

I saw it upon rewatching after your first post.  I just think it warrants a flagrant much less than the OKC no-call.

My biggest issue overall is that Draymond was allowed to play vs OKC when the contact was more egregious, imo, and him playing would help the NBA create a better series.  Against the Cavs and up 3-1, he is penalized when it could hurt GS and create a better series.  I don't think he is suspended if the series is 2-2 and I think the NBA is keeping a finger on the scales to their benefit.

The GSW play was arguably basketball.  Kicking your leg to draw a foul call has been around for a long time.  The Cleveland play was a punch.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on June 13, 2016, 03:08:05 PM
I know that he wasn't suspended for the Lebron shot alone.  Didn't realize how they changed the punishment in the OKC game.

Still don't think the Cavs thing was anywhere close to a punch.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on June 13, 2016, 03:17:12 PM
Still don't think the Cavs thing was anywhere close to a punch.

It's impossible to argue that it was any sort of basketball play.  That's the difference.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 13, 2016, 03:20:32 PM
Still don't think the Cavs thing was anywhere close to a punch.

It's impossible to argue that it was any sort of basketball play.  That's the difference.

and it still was regarded by the league as a lesser foul than the Steven Adams play.

Rather than a punch, I'd probably describe it as a backhanded nut-flick.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on June 13, 2016, 03:25:57 PM
Still don't think the Cavs thing was anywhere close to a punch.

It's impossible to argue that it was any sort of basketball play.  That's the difference.

and it still was regarded by the league as a lesser foul than the Steven Adams play.

Rather than a punch, I'd probably describe it as a backhanded nut-flick.

Sure, what it wasn't was an arguable inadvertent follow-through to a shot or steal attempt or something.  Lebron baited him and Draymond took it.  I think it all got handled appropriately.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 13, 2016, 03:27:55 PM
Still don't think the Cavs thing was anywhere close to a punch.

It's impossible to argue that it was any sort of basketball play.  That's the difference.

and it still was regarded by the league as a lesser foul than the Steven Adams play.

Rather than a punch, I'd probably describe it as a backhanded nut-flick.

Sure, what it wasn't was an arguable inadvertent follow-through to a shot or steal attempt or something.  Lebron baited him and Draymond took it.  I think it all got handled appropriately.

agreed. I think I'm the only person in SF who does though.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on June 13, 2016, 03:36:35 PM
Lebron absolutely baited him and maybe I am giving Draymond too much leeway for that.

Regardless of all of it, I think the Warriors win tonight. 
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on June 13, 2016, 03:40:44 PM
Lebron absolutely baited him and maybe I am giving Draymond too much leeway for that.

Regardless of all of it, I think the Warriors win tonight. 

Yeah, and I hope there's a camera with and on Draymond both for however he's watching the game and however he gets into the arena at the buzzer to party.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 13, 2016, 03:50:12 PM
He's supposedly watching the game in a suite at an A's game across the parking lot.

Also, very lame of the A's to not adjust their game time tonight.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 13, 2016, 07:29:42 PM
He's supposedly watching the game in a suite at an A's game across the parking lot.

Also, very lame of the A's to not adjust their game time tonight.
They've never changed a game time for the playoffs as far as I can tell and there's a good chance they'll have a decent turnout because of people wanting to be close to the warriors.

Plus attendance at A's + attendance at warriors will still be less than a Raider game.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on June 13, 2016, 10:22:51 PM
Chum1 has no idea draymond isn't playing in this game.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 13, 2016, 10:38:05 PM
Kyrie is not terrible this game
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on June 13, 2016, 10:44:02 PM
I hope lebron baits green into a fight in game 6. 
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 13, 2016, 10:46:42 PM
Kyrie is lukewarm garbage.
Yikes!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Skipper44 on June 13, 2016, 11:53:35 PM
 :ksu:
I hope lebron baits green into a fight in game 6.
green gets suspended for 7 with a flagrant or 2 technicals in game 6
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: mhkpasa on June 14, 2016, 08:02:00 AM
:ksu:
I hope lebron baits green into a fight in game 6.
green gets suspended for 7 with a flagrant or 2 technicals in game 6

I mean you'd have to send in Mosgov or Jones to tempt Green into something stupid, right? But, probably not worth the terrible +/- if they get stuck on the floor between free throws or TOs.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on June 14, 2016, 08:12:49 AM
Celebrating two years in a row in Cleveland would be pretty funny.

Kyrie was impressive.  At some point before long, Lebron needs to adjust for Kyrie to be the #1 option on offense
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on June 14, 2016, 09:22:17 AM
:ksu:
I hope lebron baits green into a fight in game 6.
green gets suspended for 7 with a flagrant or 2 technicals in game 6

I mean you'd have to send in Mosgov or Jones to tempt Green into something stupid, right? But, probably not worth the terrible +/- if they get stuck on the floor between free throws or TOs.

DellavaNOva.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on June 14, 2016, 09:23:09 AM
:ksu:
I hope lebron baits green into a fight in game 6.
green gets suspended for 7 with a flagrant or 2 technicals in game 6

I mean you'd have to send in Mosgov or Jones to tempt Green into something stupid, right? But, probably not worth the terrible +/- if they get stuck on the floor between free throws or TOs.

DellavaNOva.

Or Love.  Seems if the Cavs can get rid of Love OR Green, they're good.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: mhkpasa on June 14, 2016, 09:23:32 AM
:ksu:
I hope lebron baits green into a fight in game 6.
green gets suspended for 7 with a flagrant or 2 technicals in game 6

I mean you'd have to send in Mosgov or Jones to tempt Green into something stupid, right? But, probably not worth the terrible +/- if they get stuck on the floor between free throws or TOs.

DellavaNOva.

Wow, how could I forget CLE's true weapon, Dirty Delly
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on June 16, 2016, 06:14:38 PM
Score predicto's for tonight?

Cavs 98
Warriors 94

Towniecat's boy Kevin Love goes off for 30 and 15

Lebron dunks on Draymond


Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 16, 2016, 06:16:16 PM
Townie is going to party his face off if the Cavs win
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on June 16, 2016, 08:38:32 PM
Holy hamburgers
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on June 16, 2016, 09:11:28 PM
Cavs winning the series down 3-1 would really be something. 
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 16, 2016, 10:48:24 PM
:dance:

Draymond's bitch-ness has rubbed off on the beloved Steph Curry :surprised:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 16, 2016, 10:49:28 PM
Seriously tho LeBron is rough ridin' incredible. 
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on June 16, 2016, 10:55:06 PM
I have a feeling Curry is going to explode game 7. GS is hurting bad though

I've never seen him lose his crap so fast and so much. He was complaining about every call.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on June 16, 2016, 11:07:30 PM
Man I thought draymond was going to get T'd up towards the end there.  Don't think they can beat GSW on the road at full strength.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on June 16, 2016, 11:19:32 PM
Man I thought draymond was going to get T'd up towards the end there.  Don't think they can beat GSW on the road at full strength.

Silly spot to go off - down a lot, obvious shoving. Classic Gaymond
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: mhkpasa on June 17, 2016, 08:05:10 AM
 :jerk:


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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: mhkpasa on June 17, 2016, 08:08:10 AM
https://twitter.com/Josh_Ward/status/743652675066167296
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: mhkpasa on June 17, 2016, 08:13:40 AM
https://twitter.com/KennyDucey/status/743646555199111169
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 17, 2016, 08:39:15 AM
The King was on a mission, but I don't know if they can win in Cali.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on June 17, 2016, 08:48:48 AM
https://twitter.com/Josh_Ward/status/743652675066167296

Holy crap.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on June 17, 2016, 09:57:11 AM
Cavs winning the series down 3-1 would really be something.
Just expect no matter what the outcome that Believeland will be playing a bunch next week
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on June 17, 2016, 11:53:08 AM
https://twitter.com/KennyDucey/status/743646555199111169
Anyone good at lipreading?

I feel happy for LeBron and sad for the Warriors at the same time. I'm so ambivalent about all of this.

 :bball:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on June 17, 2016, 11:54:41 AM
Part of me still doesn't like LeBron and part of me is enjoying that he is playing with a higher intensity than he generally has in the past.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on June 17, 2016, 11:57:05 AM
I mean steph threw his mouthpiece at the son of one of the cavs owners and his wife went batshit crazy on Twitter and Kerr gave no fucks at the presser.  That is quality entertainment.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on June 17, 2016, 12:12:31 PM
Cavs have the at the moment best player, and arguably 3rd best player in Irving. TT is up there as well. With Iguodala being hurt, Bogut out, and cavs at 100%, I think they have a pretty damn good shot, even with Curry zoned in. Then again, this is the biggest game in LeBron's career
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 18, 2016, 11:44:33 AM
All of this stuff with Ayesha has absolutely nothing to do with basketball, nothing.  Yet it's being talked about more than the game itself.  Color me not surprised a Lawrence writer would say this is perfect.

https://twitter.com/mctait/status/744208469742460928
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: mocat on June 18, 2016, 01:57:14 PM
https://twitter.com/SteveKerr/status/440219555437109248?s=09
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on June 19, 2016, 07:55:29 PM
I think Cleveland should not be allowed to win because of those ugly uniforms they're wearing.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kim carnes on June 19, 2016, 08:05:19 PM
Who is this draymond guy?  Never noticed him before
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 19, 2016, 08:22:58 PM
I think Cleveland should not be allowed to win because of those ugly uniforms they're wearing.

I agree
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kim carnes on June 19, 2016, 08:46:06 PM
Varejao has no business being on an NBA basketball court
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on June 19, 2016, 09:01:20 PM
Varejao has no business being on an NBA basketball court

His flops early vs Love  :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on June 19, 2016, 09:09:57 PM
I don't think the city of Cleveland is going to be a safe place to be tonight
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on June 19, 2016, 09:34:00 PM
Wow eff you gaymond
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on June 19, 2016, 09:39:11 PM
Turns out Lebron and Kyrie could have beat the 96 bulls.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on June 19, 2016, 09:39:23 PM
 :excited: :excited: :excited:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 19, 2016, 09:40:21 PM
Turns out Lebron and Kyrie could have beat the 96 bulls.
No doubt
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 19, 2016, 09:41:42 PM
Pretty happy for Lebron. What a great person and player.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on June 19, 2016, 09:42:59 PM
Pretty happy for Lebron. What a great person and player.

The very best. Holy crap did he earn this
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 19, 2016, 09:43:32 PM
Well darn
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 19, 2016, 09:52:43 PM
Lol, I've never seen adam silver before. Why are they booing him?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on June 19, 2016, 09:56:43 PM
I thought for sure lebron had broken his wrist on that landing.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 19, 2016, 09:56:51 PM
https://twitter.com/espn_macmahon/status/744720974004817920
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on June 19, 2016, 09:58:47 PM
Tyronn Lue: it's not about me right now, it's about the players.

Like, does anyone think this guy actually did anything of consequence for that team?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kim carnes on June 19, 2016, 10:02:56 PM
Yeah, he did a much better job of coaching than Kerr
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on June 19, 2016, 10:20:42 PM
Lol, I've never seen adam silver before. Why are they booing him?

Rigged NBA
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pvegs on June 19, 2016, 10:32:37 PM
LeBron is the greatest. The Warriors pissed down their legs like a Cats team late against KU.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Powercat Posse on June 19, 2016, 11:54:47 PM
Nba finals --
Most points
Most rebounds
Most assists
Most steals
Most blocks

Most Valuable Player NBA finals.  Well done LBJ.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: bones129 on June 20, 2016, 01:04:34 AM
CAVS!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on June 20, 2016, 09:26:02 AM
that was a pretty satisfying end of the season.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: slobber on June 20, 2016, 09:30:29 AM
Good game. Were the boos really for the commissioner?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 20, 2016, 09:39:01 AM
Good game. Were the boos really for the commissioner?
Lots of Warrior fans legitimately think the commissioner suspended Draymond just to prolong the series.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on June 20, 2016, 10:48:41 AM
Hopefully Lebron goes to LA now. 
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 20, 2016, 10:52:23 AM
Looking back, it's safe to say the NBA payoffs is the greatest sporting event in the world, even with all the blowouts. So much drama, so many incredible plays, great strategy, etc. Wonderful
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on June 20, 2016, 10:53:32 AM
Too long, too many teams.  Needs to eliminate 2 teams from each conference.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 20, 2016, 11:19:50 AM
Too long, too many teams.  Needs to eliminate 2 teams from each conference.
eliminating 2 teams would reduce the number of games but wouldn't make it shorter
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 20, 2016, 11:28:28 AM
Tyronn Lue: it's not about me right now, it's about the players.

Like, does anyone think this guy actually did anything of consequence for that team?

Played Jefferson a lot more than most would have thought.

Picked on Curry on defense.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 20, 2016, 11:29:45 AM
Tyronn Lue: it's not about me right now, it's about the players.

Like, does anyone think this guy actually did anything of consequence for that team?

Played Jefferson a lot more than most would have thought.

He played more minutes than Love did in the Finals  :Wha:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on June 20, 2016, 11:31:02 AM
Too long, too many teams.  Needs to eliminate 2 teams from each conference.
eliminating 2 teams would reduce the number of games but wouldn't make it shorter

I know, but that's the biggest thing for me. The NBA overall is a pretty awful product in the regular season with 50% getting into the playoffs and about 30% of teams pretty openly tanking.  There are basically 16 playoff spots for 22ish teams trying to get them.  If you try and have an all-star, you should be able to get in.  Fixing the lottery should also be a priority.

To shorten: First round is back to best of 5.  Games every other day with an extra day for travel.  The finals took almost 3 weeks and that is stupid.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 20, 2016, 11:37:05 AM
Too long, too many teams.  Needs to eliminate 2 teams from each conference.
eliminating 2 teams would reduce the number of games but wouldn't make it shorter

I know, but that's the biggest thing for me. The NBA overall is a pretty awful product in the regular season with 50% getting into the playoffs and about 30% of teams pretty openly tanking.  There are basically 16 playoff spots for 22ish teams trying to get them.  If you try and have an all-star, you should be able to get in.  Fixing the lottery should also be a priority.

To shorten: First round is back to best of 5.  Games every other day with an extra day for travel.  The finals took almost 3 weeks and that is stupid.

The 2-2-1-1-1 format affected the length more than anything. The only unnecessary off day was between Games 1 and 2.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on June 20, 2016, 11:40:59 AM
Too long, too many teams.  Needs to eliminate 2 teams from each conference.
eliminating 2 teams would reduce the number of games but wouldn't make it shorter

I know, but that's the biggest thing for me. The NBA overall is a pretty awful product in the regular season with 50% getting into the playoffs and about 30% of teams pretty openly tanking.  There are basically 16 playoff spots for 22ish teams trying to get them.  If you try and have an all-star, you should be able to get in.  Fixing the lottery should also be a priority.

To shorten: First round is back to best of 5.  Games every other day with an extra day for travel.  The finals took almost 3 weeks and that is stupid.

The 2-2-1-1-1 format affected the length more than anything. The only unnecessary off day was between Games 1 and 2.

Yea, that needs to go too.  Back to 2-3-2.  Would shave at least a week off the playoffs right there.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: mhkpasa on June 20, 2016, 11:53:28 AM
 :thumbs: :thumbs:
http://www.nba.com/video/channels/playoffs/finals/2016/06/20/20160620-gm7-finals-mini-movie.nba/
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on June 20, 2016, 12:07:13 PM
I've always loved 2-2-1-1-1. 2-3-2 appears to burden the higher seed too much if they happen to lose one of the first two.

The overall symmetry of just about every aspect of the NBA playoffs gives it the appearance of being extremely fair.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 20, 2016, 12:38:19 PM
It seems very weird to have the first three rounds be one format, and then a different format for the Finals. 2-2-1-1-1 is the best way.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on June 20, 2016, 02:46:24 PM
2-3-2 was for when cross-country travel was basically doing the oregon trail by covered wagon.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: slobber on June 20, 2016, 03:00:29 PM
2-2-2-1


Royals aren't gonna win 'em all
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on June 20, 2016, 03:02:10 PM
It seems very weird to have the first three rounds be one format, and then a different format for the Finals. 2-2-1-1-1 is the best way.

Are you saying they use 2-3-2 in the first 3 rounds? Because if you are, you're not only wrong but also a dumbass.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 20, 2016, 06:13:04 PM
https://theringer.com/golden-state-warriors-villains-nba-finals-8868bfa6274b#.pw140nwit
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: mocat on June 20, 2016, 10:46:07 PM
https://theringer.com/golden-state-warriors-villains-nba-finals-8868bfa6274b#.pw140nwit

I chuckled at the most kilimanjaro scalings per capita comment. Lot of butt hurt in there tho
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 21, 2016, 07:23:13 AM
I'm happy for Cleveland
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 22, 2016, 03:16:01 PM
Derrick Rose to the Knicks? Meh.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Skipper44 on June 22, 2016, 04:20:59 PM
Such a Knick move but at least they didn't give up any picks and actually got one back. 

I will say his slashing ability complements shooters like Melo & Porzingas better than most of the Bulls rosters when Rose was there.  As much as I hate when people say this about cbb & cfb blue bloods I do think the NBA is better when the Knicks are good.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on June 22, 2016, 04:52:17 PM
Perfect landing spot for Dwight Howard
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 22, 2016, 04:53:49 PM
Such a Knick move but at least they didn't give up any picks and actually got one back. 

I will say his slashing ability complements shooters like Melo & Porzingas better than most of the Bulls rosters when Rose was there.  As much as I hate when people say this about cbb & cfb blue bloods I do think the NBA is better when the Knicks are good.
The Knicks have been terrible for most of the past 15 years and the NBA has done just fine.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 22, 2016, 04:56:02 PM
I wish the season started tomorrow. :frown:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on June 22, 2016, 05:28:01 PM
New York mother fuckin Knickerbockers. We're back!

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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Skipper44 on June 22, 2016, 06:50:36 PM
New York mother fuckin Knickerbockers. We're back!

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@towniecat
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 22, 2016, 07:13:53 PM
http://www.theonion.com/articleslideshow/look-back-derrick-rose-chicago-bulls-all-time-grea-53142#0
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 22, 2016, 07:19:33 PM
This is just like Christmas for ERII
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on June 23, 2016, 02:14:23 PM
You assholes can't jump on the bandwagon after we sign Durant too.


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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pissclams on June 23, 2016, 09:13:12 PM
team/fan affiliations aside, what are your top 3 nba jerseys? 
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 23, 2016, 09:21:55 PM
team/fan affiliations aside, what are your top 3 nba jerseys?
Blazers
Lakers gold
maybe the heat home whites?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 23, 2016, 09:23:51 PM
Favorite logos are blazers, spurs, heat
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pissclams on June 23, 2016, 09:27:22 PM
phila
knicks (love the logo/subway token idea) + same colorway as syracuse
lakers gold
runner up: thunder home
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 23, 2016, 10:35:28 PM
Blazers (black), Cavs (navy), Wizards (white)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 23, 2016, 10:40:46 PM
yeah wizards home is a really good one
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pissclams on June 23, 2016, 10:49:55 PM
runner up: thunder home

White Midwesterny ones?

yes i think so.  kinda plain which i like.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 23, 2016, 11:03:01 PM
worst uniforms?

Mavs
Rockets
OKC roads
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on June 23, 2016, 11:23:43 PM
The Spurs never look good.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 23, 2016, 11:29:13 PM
I kind of have a soft spot for the Spurs since they're like the last with an ABA logo.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pissclams on June 23, 2016, 11:33:55 PM
Spurs are terrible
rockets are terrible
Suns are terrible
kings are terrible
Toronto are terrible

I could go on for days
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: mocat on June 24, 2016, 06:20:56 AM
Milwaukee is disgusting
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: mocat on June 24, 2016, 06:21:10 AM
Utah is disgusting
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: mocat on June 24, 2016, 06:21:56 AM
Bulls are pretty good
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on June 24, 2016, 09:11:31 AM
Fun draft
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Winters on June 24, 2016, 09:40:28 AM
worst uniforms?

Mavs
Rockets
OKC roads
Hawks
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 24, 2016, 10:30:12 AM
OKC is gonna win 60+ next year with a starting 5 of Russ, Oladipo, KD, Kanter, & Adams and Roberson, Payne, and Sabonis coming off the bench  :love:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 24, 2016, 11:05:38 AM
Maybe if KD doesn't go to team ERII
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Skipper44 on June 24, 2016, 12:07:28 PM
OKC is gonna win 60+ next year with a starting 5 of Russ, Oladipo, KD, Kanter, & Adams and Roberson, Payne, and Sabonis coming off the bench  :love:
I love Sabonis going there but I said the same when OKC drafted Perry Jones
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Skipper44 on June 24, 2016, 12:09:15 PM
Also, I love all versions of the Nuggets "8 bit" Mountain & Skyline jerseys
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 24, 2016, 12:17:56 PM
Maybe if KD doesn't go to team ERII

He may do that next summer, but he'd be leaving tens of millions dollars on the table if he leaves OKC this year.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 24, 2016, 12:26:47 PM
OKC is gonna win 60+ next year with a starting 5 of Russ, Oladipo, KD, Kanter, & Adams and Roberson, Payne, and Sabonis coming off the bench  :love:
I love Sabonis going there but I said the same when OKC drafted Perry Jones

Jones had injury issues and a questionable "motor". Sabonis has neither of those problems.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on June 24, 2016, 03:25:15 PM
Sabonis was a great pick up.  Assuming that Durant makes the best financial decision and returns, OKC will be trying to resign him and Westbrook next year.  Instead of worrying about resigning Ibaka and Adams as well, they have an Adams replacement in Sabonis along with another year of Oladipo on their rookie deals. 

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 24, 2016, 03:47:53 PM
Sabonis was a great pick up.  Assuming that Durant makes the best financial decision and returns, OKC will be trying to resign him and Westbrook next year.  Instead of worrying about resigning Ibaka and Adams as well, they have an Adams replacement in Sabonis along with another year of Oladipo on their rookie deals.
Oladipo is an upgrade over Waiters and has a much more affordable contract. Win-win.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on June 26, 2016, 07:36:12 PM
Sabonis was a great pick up.  Assuming that Durant makes the best financial decision and returns, OKC will be trying to resign him and Westbrook next year.  Instead of worrying about resigning Ibaka and Adams as well, they have an Adams replacement in Sabonis along with another year of Oladipo on their rookie deals.
Oladipo is an upgrade over Waiters and has a much more affordable contract. Win-win.

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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pissclams on June 26, 2016, 07:52:00 PM
barkley's interview with bill simmons from simmons' new hbo show is pretty great re: his top 10 NBA players

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0XlR2zRihE
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 27, 2016, 09:42:09 AM
Sabonis was a great pick up.  Assuming that Durant makes the best financial decision and returns, OKC will be trying to resign him and Westbrook next year.  Instead of worrying about resigning Ibaka and Adams as well, they have an Adams replacement in Sabonis along with another year of Oladipo on their rookie deals.
Oladipo is an upgrade over Waiters and has a much more affordable contract. Win-win.

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The only thing worse than your posts is your haircut.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 27, 2016, 09:43:18 AM
Oh man, that's a slam
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pissclams on June 27, 2016, 10:19:43 AM
barkley's interview with bill simmons from simmons' new hbo show is pretty great re: his top 10 NBA players

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0XlR2zRihE

hard not to agree with him
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on June 27, 2016, 10:29:32 AM
making fun of a mans haircut is off limits,  you should apologize immediately.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 27, 2016, 10:49:10 AM
he has Tim Duncan over LeBron? He can get mumped. But I like listening to him talk nonetheless.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pissclams on June 27, 2016, 03:45:52 PM
he has Tim Duncan over LeBron? He can get mumped. But I like listening to him talk nonetheless.

people need to quit projecting/forecasting lebron's future stats when considering the player that he is


tim duncan
5× NBA champion (1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2014)
3× NBA Finals MVP (1999, 2003, 2005)
2× NBA Most Valuable Player (2002–2003)
15× NBA All-Star (1998, 2000–2011, 2013, 2015)
NBA All-Star Game MVP (2000)
10× All-NBA First Team (1998–2005, 2007, 2013)
3× All-NBA Second Team (2006, 2008–2009)
2× All-NBA Third Team (2010, 2015)
8× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1999–2003, 2005, 2007–2008)
7× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1998, 2004, 2006, 2009–2010, 2013, 2015)
NBA Rookie of the Year (1998)
NBA Shooting Stars champion (2008)
Twyman–Stokes Teammate of the Year Award (2015)
San Antonio Spurs all-time leading scorer


lebron can't touch that resume

it's like tiger woods.  he coulda been the best but oh well.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 27, 2016, 04:10:09 PM
Tim Duncan was great but he had a million times more help than LeBron has had overall
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 27, 2016, 04:13:47 PM
I don't like it when people call Duncan the "best power forward of all time" because he definitely played the center position.

LeBron is still in his prime so comparing him to retired (or soon to be retired) players is dumb.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on June 27, 2016, 04:15:21 PM
Tim Duncan was great but he had a million times more help than LeBron has had overall

Miami?  Also, one of the reasons he didn't have help in Cleveland pt 1 is because Lebron tries to play GM too much.  Lebron the player is very good.  Lebron the GM is not.

All of that said, Duncan vs Lebron debate isn't settled yet.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 27, 2016, 04:17:39 PM
Tim Duncan was great but he had a million times more help than LeBron has had overall

Miami?  Also, one of the reasons he didn't have help in Cleveland pt 1 is because Lebron tries to play GM too much.  Lebron the player is very good.  Lebron the GM is not.

All of that said, Duncan vs Lebron debate isn't settled yet.

Yes the 4 years he was in Miami he had help and look what happened. The time in Cleveland before, none. Which is why I put the 'overall' qualifier in there. 

Imagine what LeBron could have done with the role players that Duncan had his whole career
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pissclams on June 27, 2016, 05:19:43 PM
so you're imagining how good lebron could be, meanwhile, duncan has the burritos next to his name
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on June 27, 2016, 05:36:45 PM
Everyone post your favorite Tim Duncan memory.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Tobias on June 27, 2016, 06:20:05 PM
Everyone post your favorite Tim Duncan memory.

he played the game the right way
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 27, 2016, 06:28:23 PM
Everyone post your favorite Tim Duncan memory.
https://youtu.be/kOygTd1NWCM (https://youtu.be/kOygTd1NWCM)
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Post by: Trim on June 27, 2016, 10:02:04 PM
Everyone post your favorite Tim Duncan memory.
https://youtu.be/kOygTd1NWCM (https://youtu.be/kOygTd1NWCM)

Yep, that's my only Tim Duncan memory.
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Post by: michigancat on June 28, 2016, 12:04:27 AM


he has Tim Duncan over LeBron? He can get mumped. But I like listening to him talk nonetheless.

people need to quit projecting/forecasting lebron's future stats when considering the player that he is


tim duncan
5× NBA champion (1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2014)
3× NBA Finals MVP (1999, 2003, 2005)
2× NBA Most Valuable Player (2002–2003)
15× NBA All-Star (1998, 2000–2011, 2013, 2015)
NBA All-Star Game MVP (2000)
10× All-NBA First Team (1998–2005, 2007, 2013)
3× All-NBA Second Team (2006, 2008–2009)
2× All-NBA Third Team (2010, 2015)
8× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1999–2003, 2005, 2007–2008)
7× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1998, 2004, 2006, 2009–2010, 2013, 2015)
NBA Rookie of the Year (1998)
NBA Shooting Stars champion (2008)
Twyman–Stokes Teammate of the Year Award (2015)
San Antonio Spurs all-time leading scorer


lebron can't touch that resume

it's like tiger woods.  he coulda been the best but oh well.

lol, Lebron has passed him on MVP's in fewer seasons. Of course he can touch that resume.

Duncan has the lead on all NBA second teams though.
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Post by: pissclams on June 28, 2016, 12:10:43 AM
is that the most important stat to you?
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Post by: michigancat on June 28, 2016, 06:27:25 AM
is that the most important stat to you?
It's the most important on the list you copied and pasted from wikipedia.
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Post by: pissclams on June 28, 2016, 08:04:11 AM
is that the most important stat to you?
It's the most important on the list you copied and pasted from wikipedia.

should i have gotten his list of accomplishments from another source and then typed them out myself?  tell me, i want to get better.

unfortunately for lebron in these types of discussions, people care more about championships than mvps.  which they should.
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Post by: michigancat on June 28, 2016, 08:13:40 AM


unfortunately for lebron in these types of discussions, people care more about championships than mvps.  which they should.

Well then I guess Robert Horry belongs in the discussion
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 28, 2016, 08:23:56 AM


he has Tim Duncan over LeBron? He can get mumped. But I like listening to him talk nonetheless.

people need to quit projecting/forecasting lebron's future stats when considering the player that he is


tim duncan
5× NBA champion (1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2014)
3× NBA Finals MVP (1999, 2003, 2005)
2× NBA Most Valuable Player (2002–2003)
15× NBA All-Star (1998, 2000–2011, 2013, 2015)
NBA All-Star Game MVP (2000)
10× All-NBA First Team (1998–2005, 2007, 2013)
3× All-NBA Second Team (2006, 2008–2009)
2× All-NBA Third Team (2010, 2015)
8× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1999–2003, 2005, 2007–2008)
7× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1998, 2004, 2006, 2009–2010, 2013, 2015)
NBA Rookie of the Year (1998)
NBA Shooting Stars champion (2008)
Twyman–Stokes Teammate of the Year Award (2015)
San Antonio Spurs all-time leading scorer


lebron can't touch that resume

it's like tiger woods.  he coulda been the best but oh well.

lol, Lebron has passed him on MVP's in fewer seasons. Of course he can touch that resume.

Duncan has the lead on all NBA second teams though.

Duncan being on the All NBA 3rd team in 2015 was a joke.
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Post by: Rage Against the McKee on June 28, 2016, 08:34:53 AM


unfortunately for lebron in these types of discussions, people care more about championships than mvps.  which they should.

Well then I guess Robert Horry belongs in the discussion

Robert Horry was a journeyman. Tim Duncan had a team built around him.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pissclams on June 28, 2016, 08:46:32 AM


unfortunately for lebron in these types of discussions, people care more about championships than mvps.  which they should.

Well then I guess Robert Horry belongs in the discussion

if he's on your list, great- seems like a weird pick though

duncan accomplished more in his nba career than lebron has to this point, sorry?
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Post by: michigancat on June 28, 2016, 09:01:56 AM


unfortunately for lebron in these types of discussions, people care more about championships than mvps.  which they should.

Well then I guess Robert Horry belongs in the discussion

Robert Horry was a journeyman. Tim Duncan had a team built around him.

Yeah, I guess number of championships isn't the best metric for determining a player's greatness.
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Post by: pissclams on June 28, 2016, 09:30:27 AM
maybe not, but neither is mvp
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 28, 2016, 09:31:11 AM
maybe not, but neither is mvp

One is clearly better than the other
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Post by: pissclams on June 28, 2016, 01:16:51 PM
they all matter
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Post by: michigancat on June 28, 2016, 07:54:00 PM
they all matter
Not equally
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Post by: pissclams on June 29, 2016, 01:44:43 AM
ok?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on July 01, 2016, 02:30:52 PM
Some very average NBA players are signing outrageous contracts  :bwpopcorn:
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Post by: yoga-like_abana on July 01, 2016, 02:46:30 PM
OJ Mayo  :sdeek:
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Post by: The Big Train on July 01, 2016, 03:03:12 PM
He's still in the league?
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Post by: TownieCat on July 01, 2016, 03:11:23 PM
He's still in the league?

*was. Did too much blow and now he's banned for (at least) 2 years.
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Post by: The Big Train on July 01, 2016, 03:12:20 PM
He's still in the league?

*was. Did too much blow and now he's banned for (at least) 2 years.

Beas won that battle :emawkid:
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Post by: TownieCat on July 01, 2016, 03:30:45 PM
Chandler Parsons is going to make twice as much money as Steph Curry next year. Chandler rough ridin' Parsons.
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Post by: Winters on July 01, 2016, 04:56:58 PM
Whiteside  :cool:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Winters on July 01, 2016, 04:57:51 PM
Who will feel the #PatRileyMist next? Stay tuned.
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Post by: stunted on July 02, 2016, 11:08:58 PM
OJ Mayo  :sdeek:

If only he went to KSU he would have been on the right track
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on July 04, 2016, 10:48:28 AM
:blank:
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Post by: wetwillie on July 04, 2016, 10:52:39 AM
Too bad for OKC they will become irrelevant after Westbrook leaves next year.
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Post by: kim carnes on July 04, 2016, 11:04:23 AM
Smart move by kd
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Post by: The Big Train on July 04, 2016, 11:15:24 AM
Smart move by kd

How?
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Post by: kim carnes on July 04, 2016, 11:35:25 AM
Smart move by kd

How?

How is it not???
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on July 04, 2016, 11:38:22 AM
Smart move by kd

How?

How is it not???

It's not like the Thunder were some scrub team.  They were up 3-1 on the Warriors and had it locked up, Klay had that historical game to end it.  I don't know it's just a lame move IMO
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Post by: Trim on July 04, 2016, 12:18:29 PM
NBA's gotta get that franchise out of oklahoma.
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Post by: Powercat Posse on July 04, 2016, 01:30:01 PM
Smart move by kd

How?

How is it not???

It's not like the Thunder were some scrub team.  They were up 3-1 on the Warriors and had it locked up, Klay had that historical game to end it.  I don't know it's just a lame move IMO

I lost a lot of respect for KD.  Winning a title is the ultimate goal and I get that.  But great superstars want that challenge.  The challenge of him winning a title in Okc was definitely achieveable.  I meen Okc could have been Nba favorite by Vegas odds or at least top 2.   So instead he joins a team that went 73-9, has a 2 time MVP and a super deep talent roster already.    We came up just short this year and I don't want the challenge to help an already talented Okc team go for a title in 2017. 

Wasn't there a lot of speculation that KD didn't want to play with Westbrook because he wanted to be the man on his team and not part of a 1-2 superstar punch.  I guess joining a team with the MVP, a 2nd team all nba (Draymond) and a 3rd team all nba (Klay) would suggest that being the Man wasn't that important I guess

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Post by: _33 on July 04, 2016, 01:41:07 PM
I didn't lose any respect for Durant because I don't lose/gain respect for people I've never met based on idiotic things like where they choose to play basketball, but it does make the Warriors less likeable.  They won't be the villain the Heat were for those years with Lebron but they will def be less liked.
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Post by: kim carnes on July 04, 2016, 02:07:35 PM
I lost a lot of respect for posse after that post
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Post by: CHONGS on July 04, 2016, 02:45:03 PM
I bet kd will cry himself to sleep knowing he lost posse's respect.
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Post by: pissclams on July 04, 2016, 06:14:57 PM
i would have respected durant a lot more had he signed with the worst team in the league.  i'd like to see him do it the right way.
instead, what we're left is is nothing more than a rodman to the bulls move.  so weak, kd, so damn weak. #lostrespect.
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Post by: wetwillie on July 04, 2016, 06:25:36 PM
player option after year 1 is great, he can do the exact same thing next year and play with a bunch of other studs.  The new NBA is the tits. 
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pissclams on July 04, 2016, 06:29:51 PM
i like the fact that there isn't a salary cap.  i mean, there kinda is, but there really isn't.  and really like that some owners are like wgaf.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on July 04, 2016, 06:41:06 PM
NBA's gotta get that franchise out of oklahoma.

Let me paint the scene,

It was March 24th 1984 2:00 AM in Baltimore, Maryland...... 
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on July 04, 2016, 07:57:04 PM
It will take 3 or 4 years for the league to regain some balance. Too many guys like Curry and Thompson making way under market value right now.

Good for KD if this is what makes him happy.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on July 04, 2016, 09:44:15 PM
I just wish Aubrey McClendon was still here for all this.
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Post by: MakeItRain on July 05, 2016, 12:47:01 AM
Smart move by kd

How?

How is it not???

It's not like the Thunder were some scrub team.  They were up 3-1 on the Warriors and had it locked up, Klay had that historical game to end it.  I don't know it's just a lame move IMO

I lost a lot of respect for KD.  Winning a title is the ultimate goal and I get that.  But great superstars want that challenge.  The challenge of him winning a title in Okc was definitely achieveable.  I meen Okc could have been Nba favorite by Vegas odds or at least top 2.   So instead he joins a team that went 73-9, has a 2 time MVP and a super deep talent roster already.    We came up just short this year and I don't want the challenge to help an already talented Okc team go for a title in 2017. 

Wasn't there a lot of speculation that KD didn't want to play with Westbrook because he wanted to be the man on his team and not part of a 1-2 superstar punch.  I guess joining a team with the MVP, a 2nd team all nba (Draymond) and a 3rd team all nba (Klay) would suggest that being the Man wasn't that important I guess

Where was this c & p'ed from, you certainly don't really feel this way?
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Post by: Skipper44 on July 05, 2016, 10:07:47 AM
Durant definitely made the West less competitive next year which is only a win for GS fans and the "I only watch the playoffs, I want to see history " types.

One silver lining is I just heard Lebatard lay out the Wade to Cleveland via Denver or Milwaukee scenarios that would make a Cle v GS Finals maybe the greatest generational grudge match ever.
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Post by: yoga-like_abana on July 05, 2016, 10:12:07 AM
I don't remember the talking heads bitching so much about a move ever.. Am I forgetting stuff with regards to Lebron & Bosh going to Miami or the big 3 in Boston?
I know Lebrons was just a ridiculous soap opera but I don't remember him or the others getting called out so much for making a move to help them better win a title.
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Post by: Rage Against the McKee on July 05, 2016, 10:15:54 AM
Smart move by kd

How?

How is it not???

It's not like the Thunder were some scrub team.  They were up 3-1 on the Warriors and had it locked up, Klay had that historical game to end it.  I don't know it's just a lame move IMO

I lost a lot of respect for KD.  Winning a title is the ultimate goal and I get that.  But great superstars want that challenge.  The challenge of him winning a title in Okc was definitely achieveable.  I meen Okc could have been Nba favorite by Vegas odds or at least top 2.   So instead he joins a team that went 73-9, has a 2 time MVP and a super deep talent roster already.    We came up just short this year and I don't want the challenge to help an already talented Okc team go for a title in 2017. 

Wasn't there a lot of speculation that KD didn't want to play with Westbrook because he wanted to be the man on his team and not part of a 1-2 superstar punch.  I guess joining a team with the MVP, a 2nd team all nba (Draymond) and a 3rd team all nba (Klay) would suggest that being the Man wasn't that important I guess

Winning a title in OKC was not achievable. Not when there are better players than Durant playing on better teams.
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Post by: Skipper44 on July 05, 2016, 10:16:56 AM
Oh there were definitely people calling out LeBron but Miami wasn't as good as GS and Cle was like half as talented as OKC. 
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 05, 2016, 10:20:26 AM
When your bad person fans try and steal your talent, i'd want to leave too!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65qyPfZe9Eg
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Post by: steve dave on July 05, 2016, 10:29:33 AM
I don't get around to watching much NBA basketball though I like the playoffs. But man, NBA free agency is the best.
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Post by: steve dave on July 05, 2016, 10:30:49 AM
like crazy money, crazy moves, the top 50 best players basically all going to different teams. it's so fun.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on July 05, 2016, 10:55:32 AM
Summer 2017 NBA free agency >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Summer 2016 NBA free agency

The salary cap is going to jump another~$20M or so next summer. A majority of the players who have agreed to deals this summer are doing 2 year contracts with an opt out after the first year, so they will just do this all over again in 12 months. Add on top of that the other players whose deals expire after 16-17...

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Post by: wetwillie on July 05, 2016, 10:58:48 AM
its amazing.  Hopefully durant keeps signing 2 year deals with player options every year and tries to go to the most stacked team he can as many times as he can.
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Post by: michigancat on July 05, 2016, 11:07:09 AM
OKC fans must be devastated. GSW fans are like, "huh. next seasons will be interesting."

If I'm a GSW fan I don't want Klay and Steph chucking 3's traded for Durant chucking 2's.
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Post by: Trim on July 05, 2016, 11:21:48 AM
OKC fans must be devastated. GSW fans are like, "huh. next seasons will be interesting."

If I'm a GSW fan I don't want Klay and Steph chucking 3's traded for Durant chucking 2's.

Yep, everyone lamenting that the 16-17 season is over seems to think that it'll be 15-16 but with GS getting 30 points added to their score for each game.  They basically swapped Durant for Barnes and Bogut.  They'll contrast with the Spurs even more now.  Getting Durant was about eliminating OKC more than anything else.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on July 05, 2016, 11:37:10 AM
I don't see how any team will be able to guard the combination of Durant-Curry-Thompson-Green. It's a matchup nightmare.

Also, Golden State somehow stole Zaza Pachulia for like $3M.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on July 05, 2016, 11:46:53 AM
I don't see how any team will be able to guard the combination of Durant-Curry-Thompson-Green. It's a matchup nightmare.

Also, Golden State somehow stole Zaza Pachulia for like $3M.

Popovich has about 10 months to figure out how to trump smallball with his frontcourt of Aldridge, Gasol and Leonard.  And the Cavs will probably come up with an even better way of guarding GSW than having Kevin Love lock down Steph Curry in crunch time.
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Post by: mhkpasa on July 05, 2016, 12:22:38 PM
What happens when DWade joins Bron Bron in Believeland?  :runaway:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on July 05, 2016, 12:30:51 PM
I hope he has the good sense not to
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: mhkpasa on July 05, 2016, 12:37:32 PM
https://twitter.com/ConradKaz/status/750380807731175424
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Skipper44 on July 05, 2016, 12:55:05 PM
For some reason Miami doesn't want to give Wade the "thank you Kobe" contact
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pissclams on July 05, 2016, 01:40:57 PM
dwade is like 500 years old
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on July 05, 2016, 02:09:08 PM
I don't see how any team will be able to guard the combination of Durant-Curry-Thompson-Green. It's a matchup nightmare.

Also, Golden State somehow stole Zaza Pachulia for like $3M.

Popovich has about 10 months to figure out how to trump smallball with his frontcourt of Aldridge, Gasol and Leonard.  And the Cavs will probably come up with an even better way of guarding GSW than having Kevin Love lock down Steph Curry in crunch time.

You're probably right. Never bet against Pop.

Side note: Kawhi should fire his agent for letting him sign a 5 year deal last summer. He is going to be making about half of his market value by the time he can opt out.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on July 05, 2016, 03:55:53 PM
David West to Golden State  :bwpopcorn:
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Post by: The Big Train on July 05, 2016, 05:59:14 PM
dwade is like 500 years old

I bet he could still put you on a poster
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Post by: pissclams on July 05, 2016, 06:52:56 PM
dwade is like 500 years old

I bet he could still put you on a poster

you would bet that a 12x NBA all star could put me on a poster?  you're quite the gambler, nick papagiorgio
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Post by: chum1 on July 05, 2016, 06:57:54 PM
I don't really have any opinion on KD/GS. It's always fun to be against the heavy favorite to win it all, though.
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Post by: ChiComCat on July 06, 2016, 08:31:50 AM
Great offseason.  With Westbrook on the trade block, this will only get better.

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Post by: Winters on July 06, 2016, 10:30:55 AM
Our boy Tyler Johnson may be gone to Brooklyn  :bawl:

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources--nets-to-sign-tyler-johnson-to--50m-offer-sheet-145854260.html
Don't fear we have Josh Richardson  :gocho:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Winters on July 06, 2016, 10:31:27 AM
The heat have had an awful off-season tho :frown:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on July 06, 2016, 10:40:14 AM
The heat have had an awful off-season tho :frown:

The problem with the Heat is that they are good but not good enough to really compete for a title.  Every offseason is essentially pass/fail based on adding a star to get them over the hump.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on July 06, 2016, 10:43:51 AM
The heat have had an awful off-season tho :frown:

The problem with the Heat is that they are good but not good enough to really compete for a title.  Every offseason is essentially pass/fail based on adding a star to get them over the hump.

The other problem they have is that Bosh is eating up nearly $24M of cap space and no one knows if he'll be able to play again  :frown:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on July 06, 2016, 10:49:47 AM
The silver lining is McGruder's chance of making the team increase more and more each day!  :bball:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on July 06, 2016, 09:29:40 PM
T's & P's, Winters.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Winters on July 07, 2016, 09:18:05 AM
I'm never watching basketball again. What a stupid rough ridin' sport.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on July 07, 2016, 10:18:27 AM
:frown:
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Post by: wetwillie on July 07, 2016, 10:19:08 AM
I don't really get the current Chicago roster at the moment.  Seems like the anti hoiberg roster.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on July 07, 2016, 10:27:51 AM
I don't really get the current Chicago roster at the moment.  Seems like the anti hoiberg roster.

Yeah, will be interesting to see him try to win games in the 80s or 90s. It's a lineup of guys who can defend very well, but not a lot of 3PT shooters other than Miritic and McDermott.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trogdor on July 07, 2016, 12:28:14 PM
The silver lining is McGruder's chance of making the team increase more and more each day!  :bball:

Your wish has been granted
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on July 07, 2016, 12:55:50 PM
@winters!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 07, 2016, 12:59:00 PM
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/kansas-state/article88198572.html
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 11, 2016, 11:32:28 AM
https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/752536748329144320
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on July 11, 2016, 11:33:09 AM
Shocking
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on July 11, 2016, 12:16:00 PM
He probably kicked someone in the balls at a bar or something.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on July 11, 2016, 12:19:43 PM
I mean, it is kind of shocking that someone with so much going for him would get into that type of situation.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on July 11, 2016, 12:23:44 PM
I mean, it is kind of shocking that someone with so much going for him would get into that type of situation.

They've said an assault with no injuries.  Pretty mild offense for a 26 year old visiting his college town :dunno:
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Post by: Skipper44 on July 11, 2016, 12:39:08 PM
I mean, it is kind of shocking that someone with so much going for him would get into that type of situation.
not for a guy who couldn't help be baited into a confrontation at the end of a decided game and get suspended
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on July 11, 2016, 01:34:45 PM
Duncan  :Crybaby:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pissclams on July 27, 2016, 11:59:12 AM
amar'e stoudemire... bonsoir, sweet prince
 :blank:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on July 27, 2016, 12:05:43 PM
Tragedy he retired a knick and not a Sun.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on July 27, 2016, 12:16:13 PM
Whenever I think of Amare the first thing in my mind is that the 2007 Suns were cheated by his suspension in the Spurs series.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on July 30, 2016, 04:27:36 PM
About to watch Jamal Crawford vs. Zach Levine at the pro-am. $5 courtside seats.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on July 30, 2016, 11:27:52 PM
Crawford's team won.  Isaiah Thomas played in the game after.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on October 25, 2016, 11:21:21 PM
spurs!!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on October 26, 2016, 12:25:15 AM
In all of today's excitement, I missed the games.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on October 26, 2016, 09:14:27 AM
I watched the first half and halftime show. Shaq and Charles are convinced the spurs would kick the warriors ass in a 7 game series. Charles loathes the warriors
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: mhkpasa on October 26, 2016, 10:10:08 AM
I watched the first half and halftime show. Shaq and Charles are convinced the spurs would kick the warriors ass in a 7 game series. Charles loathes the warriors

Charles also went on the record saying Klay Thompson is the 2nd best overall player in the league to LeBron
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on October 29, 2016, 12:13:58 AM
CRAZY STATS THIS YEAR
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on October 29, 2016, 09:51:05 AM
CRAZY STATS THIS YEAR
Anthony Davis looked pretty good last night
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on October 31, 2016, 11:34:07 PM
too many people forgot about him.

would love to see him or westbrook break the NBA like curry last year
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Skipper44 on November 01, 2016, 12:01:27 PM
this is a fun quiz if you are as old ballz as I am. 

http://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2016/10/28/trivia-quiz-random-nba-players-1990s (http://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2016/10/28/trivia-quiz-random-nba-players-1990s)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on November 01, 2016, 02:18:08 PM
Missed 3. I'm 31.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on November 03, 2016, 10:16:21 PM
warriors thunder on now! :excited:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on November 03, 2016, 11:43:56 PM
This could not be any worse for Thunder fans. :frown:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Tobias on November 03, 2016, 11:44:58 PM
:love:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on November 04, 2016, 01:16:22 AM
:emawkid:
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Post by: Trim on November 04, 2016, 01:28:10 AM
:emawkid:

https://twitter.com/oklahomacat/status/794387458909605888
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on November 04, 2016, 01:28:24 AM
:emawkid:
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Post by: MakeItRain on November 04, 2016, 02:27:04 AM
I think the real story of the night was how good my guy KG was with sheed in his studio during inside.
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Post by: stunted on November 04, 2016, 11:45:06 PM
:emawkid:

https://twitter.com/oklahomacat/status/794387458909605888

 :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on November 04, 2016, 11:48:19 PM
lakers :surprised:

that curry commercial is really good a+

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Post by: Skipper44 on November 04, 2016, 11:52:07 PM
The 1st half was basically a dunk contest- Tarik Black looked like Amare Stoudemire
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on November 05, 2016, 01:18:08 AM
I think the real story of the night was how good my guy KG was with sheed in his studio during inside.

Just watched this. Wish 'sheed would've been in the main studio.

Barkley mocking the idea of working for espn was great.
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Post by: MakeItRain on November 05, 2016, 10:53:08 AM
I think the real story of the night was how good my guy KG was with sheed in his studio during inside.

Just watched this. Wish 'sheed would've been in the main studio.

Barkley mocking the idea of working for espn was great.

My man started talking in spanish :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on November 05, 2016, 11:16:42 AM
I think the real story of the night was how good my guy KG was with sheed in his studio during inside.

Just watched this. Wish 'sheed would've been in the main studio.

Barkley mocking the idea of working for espn was great.

My man started talking in spanish :lol:

Muy bueno.

Why is that show still done in Atlanta at 2 in the morning?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on November 10, 2016, 12:45:24 PM
Makes me sad that Beasley isn't thriving with Harden, and stuck in Milwaukee. But at least he is in the NBA
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Post by: chum1 on December 17, 2016, 02:51:45 PM
https://twitter.com/WORLDSTARVlNE/status/809999855653306368
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Post by: SdK on December 17, 2016, 06:17:01 PM
Favorite player of all time.
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Post by: star seed 7 on December 25, 2016, 02:31:07 PM
Cleveland has such an ugly court
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Post by: michigancat on December 25, 2016, 03:15:08 PM
Great game
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Post by: Skipper44 on December 25, 2016, 04:12:44 PM
Ridiculous
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on December 25, 2016, 08:58:24 PM
kyrie is amazing. cleveland now have won 4 in a row vs gsw. the 2015 title should have been cleveland's as well.
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Post by: star seed 7 on December 26, 2016, 12:35:16 AM
kyrie is amazing. cleveland now have won 4 in a row vs gsw. the 2015 title should have been cleveland's as well.

 :jerk:
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Post by: stunted on December 26, 2016, 01:58:23 PM
fap all you want.

cavs completely own curry. liggins shut him down, and what kind of fraud mvp gets subbed out on the most important defensive possession. and they think picking up a guy who's 4-18 vs leking will help :lol:
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Post by: GregKSU1027 on January 12, 2017, 03:54:22 AM
Russell Westbrook is this team's heart and soul and has been for quite sometime but what would I know I'm a just a t-shirt fan ????

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Post by: michigancat on January 12, 2017, 10:45:08 PM
Kevin Harlan always reminds us when an ex-jayhawk is on the court. :jerk:
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Post by: kim carnes on January 12, 2017, 10:56:46 PM
Kevin Harlan always reminds us when an ex-jayhawk is on the court. :jerk:

He does it for the cats too man
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on January 12, 2017, 11:00:56 PM
Kevin Harlan always reminds us when an ex-jayhawk is on the court. :jerk:

He does it for the cats too man

true but that doesn't happen quite as much
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on January 19, 2017, 04:12:01 AM
I'm glad Joel Embiid is having fun.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Winters on January 29, 2017, 09:07:40 AM
My heat (super sexy seven game win streak) beat the Warriors and Dwade this week but basketball is still a stupid sport.  :Chirp:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on February 11, 2017, 04:10:30 AM
Guys. Rodney got owned on a dunk attempt last night. :(
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Post by: The Big Train on February 11, 2017, 05:39:11 AM
Even LeBron does on occasion, Rod will be fine
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on February 11, 2017, 06:21:38 AM
Oh I know. I was just sad to keep him blocked to the floor by that man.
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Post by: fun muffin on February 11, 2017, 09:42:18 AM
How was that not a foul?!?!?!  Smashed into Rod with his body mid-air. 


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Post by: SdK on February 18, 2017, 11:37:57 AM
Cal was quoted as saying a team of his past UK players would win the NBA finals. Personally, I don't know, but I would love to see that team compete for a season. NBA is so stacked with Cal's UK players.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on February 19, 2017, 07:23:36 PM
Who is that guy that just murdered the anthem?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on February 19, 2017, 07:24:07 PM
I've seen him in commercials and I don't know why. Pop star?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on February 20, 2017, 12:28:03 AM
How amazing was the Westbrook/Durant oop and bench celebration? :love:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ednksu on February 20, 2017, 01:14:06 AM
http://ballislife.com/the-funniest-reactions-to-the-golden-state-warriors-all-star-photoshoot/
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on February 20, 2017, 01:28:29 AM
http://ballislife.com/the-funniest-reactions-to-the-golden-state-warriors-all-star-photoshoot/
Pretty great
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on February 23, 2017, 06:52:17 PM
Cal was quoted as saying a team of his past UK players would win the NBA finals. Personally, I don't know, but I would love to see that team compete for a season. NBA is so stacked with Cal's UK players.

wall
bledsoe
davis
towns
cousins

+ backups of noel, kanter, booker, knight. yea they would murder everyone.
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Post by: OK_Cat on February 23, 2017, 07:24:51 PM
The thunder got mcbuckets :love:


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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on February 23, 2017, 11:46:08 PM
Curry's third quarter

:sdeek:
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Post by: Stevesie60 on February 24, 2017, 12:09:51 AM
Curry's third quarter

:sdeek:

Been wondering all season when we'd see last season's MVP again. So much fun to watch.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on February 24, 2017, 12:11:49 AM
Curry's third quarter

:sdeek:

Been wondering all season when we'd see last season's MVP again. So much fun to watch.
We actually saw it the last time they played the Clippers, too. When he gets like that it's just unreal.
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Post by: Stevesie60 on February 24, 2017, 12:14:15 AM
Also, sure he scored 20 points in the 3rd quarter, but 17 of them were in the last 3:37

 :Wha:
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Post by: mhkpasa on February 24, 2017, 07:20:56 AM
https://twitter.com/ByTimReynolds/status/834983052862447617
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Post by: SdK on February 26, 2017, 08:21:17 AM
Cal was quoted as saying a team of his past UK players would win the NBA finals. Personally, I don't know, but I would love to see that team compete for a season. NBA is so stacked with Cal's UK players.

wall
bledsoe
davis
towns
cousins

+ backups of noel, kanter, booker, knight. yea they would murder everyone.
I think so. Not year one. But year two. Fools would get wrecked.
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Post by: SdK on March 02, 2017, 10:51:02 PM
Taj Gibson. Man. OKC is getting and away with calls though
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Post by: SdK on March 03, 2017, 11:06:09 PM
Boogie is going to cost NO this game at the end. It's awkward watching him and Davis play together. The off season will do wonders. Both had a great night but they clearly don't have a flow yet.
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Post by: stunted on March 04, 2017, 11:23:34 PM
https://streamable.com/126e4

 :love: :love:
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Post by: michigancat on March 05, 2017, 12:59:29 AM
McOrebs!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on March 05, 2017, 08:46:22 AM
:lol:
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Post by: yoga-like_abana on March 06, 2017, 12:04:55 PM
love it  :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on March 06, 2017, 07:29:11 PM
okc or gsw minus kd?

maybe okc doesn't pick up the solid pieces they did if kd stayed. but golden state is looking meh
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Post by: star seed 7 on March 06, 2017, 07:31:19 PM
gsw is  :zzz: till the playoffs
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Post by: Powercat Posse on March 07, 2017, 07:42:12 PM
gsw is  :zzz: till the playoffs

Spurs might just sneak up and steal the 1 seed
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Post by: michigancat on March 07, 2017, 09:38:05 PM
Warriors have a brutal scheduling week.
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Post by: michigancat on March 08, 2017, 10:47:09 PM
@stunted!

Quote
“At All-Star weekend I get a text from a random number, and it goes ‘Yo this Draymond.’ And I’m like, ‘Okay, what up Dray, what’s going on man how you doing?’” Jefferson said on his podcast. “(He replies) ‘I just want to let you know’ — he just sends this text on All-Star weekend, and he’s an All-Star, he’s got his own thing going on All-Star weekend — ‘We’re going to (bleeping) destroy your podcast.’”

http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/03/07/draymond-green-spars-with-cavs-richard-jefferson-about-podcasts/
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Post by: Institutional Control on March 14, 2017, 02:49:16 PM
Pelinka said. “This brand, this Lakers brand, can give hope in the corners of the globe. If we’re doing our job here, and we’re the Lakers, we can bring joy and hope to everyone across the world.”
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Post by: wetwillie on March 14, 2017, 02:51:01 PM
What was with iggy dropping the n bomb and saying Massa to that reporter the other day? 
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Post by: ednksu on March 19, 2017, 05:58:52 PM
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/so-apparently-shaquille-oneal-is-a-flat-earther-too-035813782.html

 :sdeek: :sdeek: :sdeek: :sdeek: :sdeek: :sdeek:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on April 15, 2017, 11:25:38 AM
I think I'm going down to Portland next Saturday for Game 3 vs. GSW.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on April 16, 2017, 11:43:29 AM
I think I'm going down to Portland next Saturday for Game 3 vs. GSW.

I am!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on April 16, 2017, 04:35:14 PM
Cool have fun
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on April 16, 2017, 05:36:28 PM
Bulls in 5
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Post by: wetwillie on April 19, 2017, 09:14:04 AM
Bulls in 5

Is Boston the worst 1 seed the NBA playoffs have ever had?
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Post by: yoga-like_abana on April 19, 2017, 09:40:41 AM
Bulls in 5

Is Boston the worst 1 seed the NBA playoffs have ever had?
I watched some of the 4th quarter.. boston looked dreadful
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Post by: TownieCat on April 20, 2017, 02:51:18 PM
Bulls in 5

Is Boston the worst 1 seed the NBA playoffs have ever had?

Yes, but to be fair 53-29 should not be good enough for a 1 seed. Most years that is how many wins the 3 seed has.

IMO, it is more of an indictment of how Cleveland finished the season than it is of Boston's team. The Cavs absolutely choked away the 1 seed.
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Post by: Stevesie60 on April 22, 2017, 10:42:54 AM
If you started a franchise and the NBA said you could have any player to build said franchise, who would you choose?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on April 22, 2017, 12:06:44 PM
Anthony Davis
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on April 22, 2017, 12:07:49 PM
If I can add more, I'd say an all UK lineup and ask if the rest of the team's just want to forfeit.
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Post by: SdK on April 22, 2017, 12:13:57 PM
Davis
Cousins
Monk
Fox
Booker
Wall
Bledsoe
Anthony-Towns
Jamal Murray
Poythress
Randle
Kanter
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on April 22, 2017, 12:20:26 PM
Bulls in 5

Is Boston the worst 1 seed the NBA playoffs have ever had?
I watched some of the 4th quarter.. boston looked dreadful

No rondo bulls might be in troubz now
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Post by: Skipper44 on April 22, 2017, 01:48:11 PM
If you started a franchise and the NBA said you could have any player to build said franchise, who would you choose?
i would get my Freak on
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Post by: Trim on April 22, 2017, 10:00:05 PM
These people HATE Draymond. If I hear a GAYmond, I'm gonna lose it.
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Post by: Tobias on April 22, 2017, 10:41:25 PM
@stunted
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Post by: SdK on April 23, 2017, 06:36:43 AM
Davis
Cousins
Monk
Fox
Booker
Wall
Bledsoe
Anthony-Towns
Jamal Murray
Poythress
Randle
Kanter
I reserve the option to make a trade for Harrison at some point.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on April 23, 2017, 09:05:12 AM
If you started a franchise and the NBA said you could have any player to build said franchise, who would you choose?
i would get my Freak on

This is the correct answer.
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Post by: Brock Landers on May 04, 2017, 08:28:24 PM
Kelly Ooobray Jr., what an embarrassment.  KU trash gonna KU trash I guess.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on May 04, 2017, 11:50:13 PM
What did he do?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: _33 on May 05, 2017, 06:53:55 AM
I was fine with it.  I hate Kelly Olynyk though.  lol they were both named Kelly.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on May 05, 2017, 08:13:26 AM
Olynyk took that hit/push like a bitch.

There are several very hate-able players involved in this series, but Smart and Olynyk are #1 and #2.
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Post by: SdK on May 05, 2017, 08:49:05 AM
Kinda looked to me like Olynyk gave a forearm to the head. Either way it was a stupid play by Oubre. I do enjoy that instead of huffing and puffing Kelly actually did something physical. Will hurt his team though. What a bonehead.
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Post by: TownieCat on May 05, 2017, 09:26:07 AM
Kinda looked to me like Olynyk gave a forearm to the head. Either way it was a stupid play by Oubre. I do enjoy that instead of huffing and puffing Kelly actually did something physical. Will hurt his team though. What a bonehead.

I absolutely HATE the replay rule for technical fouls, but Olynyk would have received one for his screen if this had been a college game. It will be interesting to see if the NBA suspends Oubre or not. He deserved to be ejected, but it was a shove to the chest and not a punch. That should be taken into account.
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Post by: SdK on May 05, 2017, 10:52:08 AM
Kelly should not be suspended, either of them. Play on. The NBA needs the drama.
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Post by: Brock Landers on May 05, 2017, 11:10:17 AM
They both flopped.  Olynyk is more hateable and also has a man bun so he probably deserved it.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on May 05, 2017, 11:23:30 AM
Olynyk's always done right by me.  Good work, Olynyk.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on May 05, 2017, 11:39:49 AM
They both flopped.  Olynyk is more hateable and also has a man bun so he probably deserved it.

First time I have seen a guy "flop" and get up wanting to fight like that.

Olynyk is listed at 7'0 240 and Oubre tossed him like a rag doll. Everyone associated with the Celtics should be embarrassed.

Oubre wasn't at KU long enough and didn't really have much of an impact while he was there for me to dislike him. Until the playoffs started I had completely forgotten about him.
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Post by: Trim on May 05, 2017, 04:07:44 PM
100% trying to skype or whatever towniecat this summer w/olynyk in tow.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on May 05, 2017, 06:57:37 PM
:lol:

https://twitter.com/__jay__g/status/860316944662093825
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on May 14, 2017, 04:17:13 PM
zaza - if you can't beat them, injure them
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on May 14, 2017, 04:48:32 PM
:lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: mhkpasa on May 25, 2017, 10:35:41 PM
Check out @World_Wide_Wob's Tweet: https://twitter.com/World_Wide_Wob/status/867933115980718080?s=09

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Post by: Stevesie60 on May 26, 2017, 11:44:44 AM
Wow, the Cavs and Warriors in the Finals. Whoever could have predicted this?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on June 01, 2017, 08:39:14 PM
OH MY GOD (!)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 01, 2017, 08:41:58 PM
On pace for 140 to 120

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Post by: chum1 on June 01, 2017, 08:42:25 PM
These teams are pretty damn good.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on June 01, 2017, 08:46:17 PM
Greatest sporting event in the world
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: _33 on June 01, 2017, 08:47:29 PM
Sad that warriors had to resort to forming a super team and ruining parody in the NBA in order to beat lebron. #sad
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 01, 2017, 08:57:50 PM
The Warriors are going to run the league for a bit it seems. Good for them.

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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on June 01, 2017, 09:04:06 PM
The Warriors are going to run the league for a bit it seems. Good for them.

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I remember my first NBA finals
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Post by: SdK on June 01, 2017, 09:04:14 PM
Durantula is dunking all over them

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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 01, 2017, 09:06:20 PM
The Warriors are going to run the league for a bit it seems. Good for them.

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I remember my first NBA finals
Hahaha I'm no fan of the NBA. They've decided the allow this crap to happen. I hope the Warriors blow them out.

The same league that blocked CP3 to the Lakers let Golden State get Durant. Makes no sense. These finals are fun though.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on June 01, 2017, 09:08:02 PM
The Warriors are going to run the league for a bit it seems. Good for them.

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I remember my first NBA finals
Hahaha I'm no fan of the NBA. They've decided the allow this crap to happen. I hope the Warriors blow them out.

The same league that blocked CP3 to the Lakers let Golden State get Durant. Makes no sense. These finals are fun though.

I think you are counting Cleveland out before the first half of the first game friend.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 01, 2017, 09:10:20 PM
The Warriors are going to run the league for a bit it seems. Good for them.

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I remember my first NBA finals
Hahaha I'm no fan of the NBA. They've decided the allow this crap to happen. I hope the Warriors blow them out.

The same league that blocked CP3 to the Lakers let Golden State get Durant. Makes no sense. These finals are fun though.

I think you are counting Cleveland out before the first half of the first game friend.
You are right. I'm trying to get more invested. If I make a wild claim it will make me care more.

Durant. Secretary of (Golden) State.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 01, 2017, 09:40:41 PM
This is a joke.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: _33 on June 01, 2017, 10:00:52 PM
The Warriors are going to run the league for a bit it seems. Good for them.

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I remember my first NBA finals
Hahaha I'm no fan of the NBA. They've decided the allow this crap to happen. I hope the Warriors blow them out.

The same league that blocked CP3 to the Lakers let Golden State get Durant. Makes no sense. These finals are fun though.

The CP3 to the Lakers was a proposed trade of Paul from the Hornets (a team owned by the NBA at the time) to the Lakers at an unbelievable bargain.  You can obviously argue that it was a mistake but it is in no way relevant or comparable to the Warriors signing Durant who was a free agent.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 01, 2017, 10:06:11 PM
I was operating under the assumption it was about parity. Not so?

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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: _33 on June 01, 2017, 10:12:10 PM
The commissioner has no power to stop a free agent signing.  He had the power to nix a trade as the acting owner of one of the teams.  It was a unique situation.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 01, 2017, 10:18:32 PM
Awww ok. I was talking out of my ass. I thought it was all about keeping the playing field levelish.

Thanks for correcting me.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 04, 2017, 07:33:41 PM
This has the feel of another absolute blowout.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on June 04, 2017, 07:45:26 PM
hmmmm
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 04, 2017, 09:10:45 PM
It's fun watching a team draft well, add an All Star in free agency and go on a run.

Hearing KD is willing to accept less money a la Tom Brady is nice as well.

Shame the NBA had to suspend Green to help out Cleveland last year.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on June 04, 2017, 09:12:55 PM
When I see the people in courtside seats at these Golden State games, I always think of how absurdly wealthy they must be.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 04, 2017, 09:18:13 PM
As do I. I like when guys have t shirts over their thousand dollar collared shirts. It makes me laugh a bit. It looks silly. But I'd willing to look silly to sit courtside.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 04, 2017, 09:29:10 PM
House of Cards reference:

Secretary of (Golden) State K. Durant
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 04, 2017, 09:29:32 PM
This has the feel of another absolute blowout.

Confirmed.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 06, 2017, 02:55:36 PM
That Kobe-Jalen promo on ESPN. Lolaf
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 07, 2017, 08:07:00 PM
Rascal Fatts?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 07, 2017, 08:07:06 PM
Flatts*
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 07, 2017, 08:07:10 PM
Gross.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Canary on June 07, 2017, 10:03:02 PM
Ugly game 3, but at least it's a close score.  Hoping for a GS sweep, but doubtful it can happen.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 07, 2017, 10:31:22 PM
Let's go GS!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 07, 2017, 10:45:16 PM
Broom city.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Canary on June 07, 2017, 10:48:06 PM
That was quite a fourth quarter for GS.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on June 07, 2017, 11:32:57 PM
havent even watched since my spurs lost but looks about as zzzz as expected. another championship* for the warriors
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Tobias on June 07, 2017, 11:41:02 PM
wtf was with the cavs just jacking up whatever threes they could muster with the lead midway through 4th?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 07, 2017, 11:44:55 PM
wtf was with the cavs just jacking up whatever threes they could muster with the lead midway through 4th?
They were rough ridin' gassed
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Tobias on June 07, 2017, 11:46:48 PM
 it was painful to watch
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 09, 2017, 07:26:16 PM
Will have Warriors win tonight or take the night off and win at home?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 09, 2017, 09:16:25 PM
It would appear. Nice gesture.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on June 09, 2017, 09:54:58 PM
Uhhh...LeBron just threw the ball off the backboard to himself, caught it in the air, and dunked it.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on June 09, 2017, 09:56:08 PM
https://twitter.com/Deadspin/status/873372777784508416
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Canary on June 09, 2017, 10:14:10 PM
I'm still going for another comeback win by GS.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 12, 2017, 09:10:11 PM
Ballgame.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 12, 2017, 09:18:09 PM
I'm sure West and Thompson each said no homo before they kissed.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kim carnes on June 12, 2017, 11:03:38 PM
 :excited:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 12, 2017, 11:10:47 PM
:excited:

 :thumbs:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on June 12, 2017, 11:11:55 PM
This is the best team in NBA history.  Feels great to have been witness to it.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 13, 2017, 01:06:02 AM
The Warriors are probably the best team in history but they're definitely the most beautiful to watch. Hooray for Oakland.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on June 13, 2017, 02:26:27 AM
what should the cavs do in the offseason? paul george?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 13, 2017, 04:37:41 AM
Not waste any money. LeBron is gone after next season.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 13, 2017, 06:54:08 AM
Durant is literally amazing
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pissclams on June 13, 2017, 09:15:04 AM
today's nba game is what i call "pussy ball" 
fact:  the 95 bulls would take the 17 gsw 4-0
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 13, 2017, 09:26:31 AM
today's nba game is what i call "pussy ball" 
fact:  the 95 bulls would take the 17 gsw 4-0
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on June 13, 2017, 10:09:55 AM
The Warriors are probably the best team in history but they're definitely the most beautiful to watch. Hooray for Oakland.
wut? did wacky login to your account?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 13, 2017, 10:33:32 AM
Not waste any money. LeBron is gone after next season.

If that is the case then it would be foolish to waste the final year of LeBron by doing nothing. Make one more run at a 'ship before the window closes.

That said, I don't think LeBron is leaving. He will not do any better than Kyrie as a sidekick. Since beating Golden State is the bar, they need to unload one of either Love or Thompson because it's impossible to play both of them vs the Warriors. I would get rid of Love since he's on the books for $7M more than Thompson.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 13, 2017, 10:34:29 AM
The Warriors are probably the best team in history but they're definitely the most beautiful to watch. Hooray for Oakland.
wut? did wacky login to your account?
I may have been a 5 at this point but I was  trying to say you can possibly make an argument that there has been a better team in history but there hasn't been one that played the game more beautifully.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Skipper44 on June 13, 2017, 11:23:48 AM
I agree if we limit it to teams that won championships - I think the 7 seconds or less Suns were more fun with Amare's awesome dunk shots in addition to all the threes.

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pissclams on June 13, 2017, 12:19:17 PM
run tmc was pretty fun to watch, not sure how beautiful tho but pretty beautiful

(http://cdn3-www.hoopsvibe.com/assets/uploads/2011/07/file_167563_0_1990-91RunTMC.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 13, 2017, 12:52:27 PM
I agree if we limit it to teams that won championships - I think the 7 seconds or less Suns were more fun with Amare's awesome dunk shots in addition to all the threes.
Nope
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on June 13, 2017, 02:12:37 PM
I started looking these up and got carried away, but these are pretty good.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/uJo4WwHWR811K/source.gif)

(http://31.media.tumblr.com/51551aa35016fa0516c3f370ceb9462a/tumblr_mtriwqCi7G1qjpqono1_500.gif)

(http://i42.tinypic.com/1z4a7lu.gif)

(https://media.giphy.com/media/nmrq3bToYFaxy/giphy.gif)

(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2fscwtYmw1qcmnsoo1_r1_500.gif)

(https://media.giphy.com/media/ajU7QgOq6Fs9a/giphy.gif)

(https://media.giphy.com/media/9VJLyIitQeEvK/giphy.gif)

(http://i38.tinypic.com/2ls8ffd.gif)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Cartierfor3 on June 13, 2017, 02:31:44 PM
Remember when NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant got schooled by Cartier Martin?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Skipper44 on June 13, 2017, 02:39:58 PM
I agree if we limit it to teams that won championships - I think the 7 seconds or less Suns were more fun with Amare's awesome dunk shots in addition to all the threes.
Nope
No stiffs like Zaza or David West give them the edge in fun imo
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on June 19, 2017, 04:59:52 PM
the nba is just stupid now lmao
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 19, 2017, 05:11:23 PM
I miss Allen Iverson.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 19, 2017, 05:43:30 PM
the nba is just stupid now lmao

:lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on June 23, 2017, 10:25:20 AM
The Knicks were the big winners on draft night.


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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 24, 2017, 03:21:23 PM
The Knicks were the big winners on draft night.


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It's almost sad what Phil has done to a once proud franchise...




Almost.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 28, 2017, 08:22:02 AM
It's no surprise that ERII is a fan of the most dysfunctional franchise in American sports.  :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 28, 2017, 09:51:48 AM
Loved listening to Lebatard show and them theorizing that Phil was trying to get fired for a long time.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on June 28, 2017, 11:13:49 AM
Paul to the Rockets should be interesting.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Skipper44 on June 28, 2017, 11:22:50 AM
I wonder how Harden will be transitioning back to his playing style in OKC.  Harden is kind of a headcase and CP3 is a no nonsense guy even tho they are supposedly friends.

HOU is still two or three good players short of giving GSW a series imo
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on June 28, 2017, 01:13:02 PM
I wonder how Harden will be transitioning back to his playing style in OKC.  Harden is kind of a headcase and CP3 is a no nonsense guy even tho they are supposedly friends.

HOU is still two or three good players short of giving GSW a series imo

Melo would likely do the trick
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 28, 2017, 02:32:51 PM
My sources tell me about a super team being formed in New York for the 2018 season. LeBron, Paul, Wade, Melo, George.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on June 28, 2017, 03:12:03 PM
My sources tell me about a super team being formed in New York for the 2018 season. LeBron, Paul, Wade, Melo, George.

Like super old team?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 28, 2017, 03:15:38 PM
Ala Boston. Yes.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on June 29, 2017, 10:26:03 AM
My sources tell me about a super team being formed in New York for the 2018 season. LeBron, Paul, Wade, Melo, George.

I don't think your sources know how the salary cap works  :D
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 29, 2017, 10:30:30 AM
My sources tell me about a super team being formed in New York for the 2018 season. LeBron, Paul, Wade, Melo, George.

I don't think your sources know how the salary cap works  :D
The older guys are going to take dimes on the dollar and let the younger guys get paid. BronBron helps his bud Melo get a ship. A real East Coast/West Coast battle about to go down. I'm  #TeamPac
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on June 30, 2017, 08:47:34 PM
My sources tell me about a super team being formed in New York for the 2018 season. LeBron, Paul, Wade, Melo, George.

I don't think your sources know how the salary cap works  :D
The older guys are going to take dimes on the dollar and let the younger guys get paid. BronBron helps his bud Melo get a ship. A real East Coast/West Coast battle about to go down. I'm  #TeamPac

Excellent prediction per usual

https://twitter.com/ramonashelburne/status/880964647481819136
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 30, 2017, 08:59:00 PM
How long is that contract?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on June 30, 2017, 09:22:11 PM
How long is that contract?

I admittedly don't know much about renting players for a year in the NBA but I gotta think they have to believe he is a better than 50/50 shot to sign to a new deal to trade for him.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on June 30, 2017, 09:35:26 PM
Ok.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on July 01, 2017, 09:12:33 AM
Looking like a 1 year contract.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on July 04, 2017, 02:44:07 PM
media pulling a fitz with gordon hayward?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on July 04, 2017, 07:11:34 PM
media pulling a fitz with gordon hayward?

Will there be room for lebron now :ohno: ?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on July 04, 2017, 07:13:04 PM
Gordon Yahward going to the Celtics. He will be reunited with his college coach.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Skipper44 on July 05, 2017, 03:13:24 PM
media pulling a fitz with gordon hayward?
maybe ghost writing a players tribune piece pays really well
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on July 06, 2017, 02:38:05 PM
good on gordon for taking the high road instead of getting butthurt like sweaty patterson
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on July 08, 2017, 06:36:06 PM
Harden's contract. Wow.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Shooter Jones on July 10, 2017, 10:20:21 AM
Someone fill me in with some cliff's of all the big moves, please. Who all did the Thunder get? Will they be good?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on July 10, 2017, 10:30:44 AM
Someone fill me in with some cliff's of all the big moves, please. Who all did the Thunder get? Will they be good?

OKC traded for Paul George. He is very good. They also signed Patrick Patterson in free agency. He will be a good role player.

LAC traded Chris Paul to Houston. Atlanta traded Dwight Howard to Charlotte. Chicago traded Jimmy Butler to Minnesota. Paul Milsap signed with Denver. Gordon Hayward signed with Boston. Zach Randolph and 57 year old Vince Carter signed with Sacramento.

Michael Beasley is still a free agent.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Shooter Jones on July 10, 2017, 01:18:46 PM
Someone fill me in with some cliff's of all the big moves, please. Who all did the Thunder get? Will they be good?

OKC traded for Paul George. He is very good. They also signed Patrick Patterson in free agency. He will be a good role player.

LAC traded Chris Paul to Houston. Atlanta traded Dwight Howard to Charlotte. Chicago traded Jimmy Butler to Minnesota. Paul Milsap signed with Denver. Gordon Hayward signed with Boston. Zach Randolph and 57 year old Vince Carter signed with Sacramento.

Michael Beasley is still a free agent.

Thanks, TC.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on July 11, 2017, 09:19:27 AM
Probably going to be a Rockets fan temporarily until Lebron goes to the Lakers then I'm all in on LA.

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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Shooter Jones on July 12, 2017, 11:14:08 AM
Probably going to be a Rockets fan temporarily until Lebron goes to the Lakers then I'm all in on LA.

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Even if they get Carmelo?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on July 12, 2017, 08:03:38 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0ktwMUQkbA

take a joke kd! :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on July 12, 2017, 08:13:02 PM
That was awk as fucks
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Skipper44 on July 12, 2017, 09:35:55 PM
I am no fan of the forehead but "Russell Westbrook, what do you think?" was  :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on July 21, 2017, 05:32:30 PM
rip cavs
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on July 21, 2017, 05:42:41 PM
3 titles isn't bad for Bron.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on July 21, 2017, 09:12:48 PM
he's gotta be leaving now

though it is weird with kyrie. he's one of the most talented players, but he can't carry a team, and the cavs didn't do great with kyrie in and lebron out.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on July 24, 2017, 10:36:47 PM
https://twitter.com/mikeascotto/status/889653402531241988
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on July 24, 2017, 11:11:34 PM
Good for Wes.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on August 22, 2017, 06:54:54 PM
Get your dick out MIR!



https://twitter.com/sportscenter/status/900137794227630084
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on August 22, 2017, 07:29:46 PM
great move for both sides
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on August 22, 2017, 07:39:19 PM
Gonna lol when Boston knocks Cleveland out of the playoffs.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on August 23, 2017, 11:29:25 AM
Gonna lol when Boston knocks Cleveland out of the playoffs.

Cleveland still has LeBron tho.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SdK on August 23, 2017, 12:43:02 PM
Gonna lol when Boston knocks Cleveland out of the playoffs.

Cleveland still has LeBron tho.

This checks out.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Skipper44 on August 23, 2017, 01:35:36 PM
Get your dick out MIR!



https://twitter.com/sportscenter/status/900137794227630084
I think MIR is a T wolves fan so he's had his D out for months already

I don't think Boston can beat Cle with Smart/Hayward/Brown trying to defend LeBron in the playoffs but they are in great shape when he goes to LA next year
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on August 23, 2017, 05:00:12 PM
not when they trade the nets pick for cousins and wade joins

 :pray:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Skipper44 on August 23, 2017, 05:23:58 PM
I don't think CLE is sending the Nets pick to NO for Cousins when he will be a UFA next summer but Wade probably ends up in Cleveland by Valentines Day. 

I think there is no way Lebron is resigning with CLE and that was why Kyrie wanted out.  In a perfect CLE world they flip the Nets pick for a young up and comer that helps this years playoff run and is a building block going forward with IT and Love.  They need an athletic wing in the worst way, maybe it will be Fournier in Orlando after Wes makes him expendable
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on August 24, 2017, 07:17:52 AM
If the Nets suck (probably will) then that pick could be either Bagley or Porter. Very doubtful Cleveland trades it.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on September 18, 2017, 12:43:45 PM
https://twitter.com/harrisonmc15/status/909634206355066880

 :lol:

first being butthurt about the espys joke (ya he was in on it  :rolleyes:), then his shoe insoles, now this

 :lol:




yea im salty, sue me
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: IPA4Me on September 18, 2017, 01:09:26 PM
Holy crap. He's going to get roasted all year on the court.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on September 18, 2017, 01:43:10 PM
I think it's more likely that someone who has access to KD's account tweeted that out than it is he has sock accounts.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on September 18, 2017, 01:44:47 PM
I think it's more likely that someone who has access to KD's account tweeted that out than it is he has sock accounts.

true. still hilarious!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on September 18, 2017, 03:01:28 PM
 :lol:

he was doing it on his private instagram too
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on September 18, 2017, 06:28:40 PM
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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on September 19, 2017, 07:21:16 PM
Quote
“I played a little too much, and that (expletive) really hurt me,” Durant, who first addressed the situation on a TechCrunch panel about athletes and branding, told USA TODAY Sports afterward. “To know that I affected Billy Donovan and the Thunder – like I love those people and I don’t never (want to hurt them).
“That was just me being a total (expletive) idiot. I own up to it. I want to move on from it. It probably hit me probably harder than what everybody (thought). Everybody else was telling me to relax, to snap out of it, but I was really, really upset with myself more than anything. It’s not the fact that people were talking about me, because I deserve that, but I’m just more upset with myself that I let myself go that far, you know what I was saying? It was a joke to me at first. I was doing it all summer, and it went too deep. I went too hard… I haven’t slept in two days, two nights. I haven’t ate. It’s crazy, because I feel so (expletive) pissed at myself and I’m mad that I brought someone into it.”
“I look at my life as like a big playground streetball game, because I play in the NBA and I try to – when I think about playing in the NBA, that’s how small I try to make it, so I can control it and so I can really feel the joy of playing basketball,” he explained. “It’s just another way of me talking trash. Like I said, I took it too far, and I regret talking about Billy and the Thunder. It’s just stupid of me. I feel so bad about this (expletive), because I don’t never want to affect anybody else with what I say.”
“No, (there’s) no different account,” he said. “I was just on there talking. It kind of looked that way – it did kind of look that way.”
“I was at home (in his Oakland Hills home),” Durant said. “I fell asleep watching football. I woke up, had charged my phone, and I just happened to look on Twitter. And I see (the person’s comment that sparked his response), and I just don’t remember it. I remember what I said and how I said it, but I just forget everything else. I forgot everything else. I was only focused on that convo, and that was unfortunate. I look like an idiot. My peers are going to look at me like an idiot. All the jokes – bring ‘em. I deserve it.
“The second I realized what I did, I felt like (expletive). Like I said, I look at that stuff as a joke and a big game. Sometimes when I’m in it, I take it too far and I’m in it too much, too deep. But it’s just out of sight, out of mind. I won’t fall into that problem again. I definitely have to move on and not worry about anybody on Twitter, even though it’s fun, you know what I mean?”
“I’m moreso disappointed in myself, that I was acting so childish,” he said. “What I thought was a joke is serious to everybody else, and I lost sight of that and I apologize for that. But I’m going to move on. I’m going to move on, and I’m going to play basketball. You can take what you want from it, do what you want with it, but it happened. I’m going to take it on the chin and move on.”

you know what, i got pretty addicted to shitposting in the pit last year. i can see where he is coming from.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on September 26, 2017, 05:34:50 PM
 :excited:

cavs please flip that pick. one more star and they're even or above golden state

thomas/rose
wade/smith/korver
james/crowder
love/?
cousins/thompson
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TownieCat on September 29, 2017, 02:56:36 PM
OKC extends Russ for $205M/5years.

Sam Presti may have locked up the 2018 Executive of the Year and it's only September 29.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: XocolateThundarr on September 29, 2017, 11:48:36 PM
If I don't get @gooch to a OKCNBAPAK this year, I will consider myself a failure.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on September 30, 2017, 02:01:32 AM
You've got minor league sports right there in wichita.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: GregKSU1027 on December 02, 2017, 10:48:55 AM
Westicles is getting called up from D-League! #gocats

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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on December 13, 2017, 09:05:40 PM
I really dislike the abolishment of home and away uniforms.

I'd be OK with neither team wearing white as long as the home team was wearing the lighter color.  This Charlotte-in-teal at Houston-in-black game would look adequate if it was in Charlotte.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on December 25, 2017, 11:27:28 AM
When do they put our guy in the game?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on December 25, 2017, 11:38:57 AM
He's in.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on December 25, 2017, 12:29:53 PM
A Pullen/Beasley reunion!!! :excited:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: bones129 on December 25, 2017, 03:48:19 PM
Did not watch, but heard Jake didn't play.  :shakesfist:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: The Big Train on January 06, 2018, 09:23:42 AM
https://twitter.com/officialnbabuzz/status/949164367249059840
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on February 08, 2018, 12:16:11 PM
:runaway:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on February 08, 2018, 12:20:30 PM
:runaway:

ain't that the truth

wow
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on February 08, 2018, 02:35:58 PM
Trim-centric negative consequence of IT to the Lakers: he's now scheduled to be in a game in Minnesota on 2/15 instead of at his jersey retirement game at UW that I have tickets to.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: mhkpasa on February 08, 2018, 04:41:59 PM
https://twitter.com/DellyFact/status/961684136644751360
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on February 08, 2018, 07:11:27 PM
IT coming off the bench after lonzo?

will be very :bwpopcorn:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: mhkpasa on February 09, 2018, 08:17:31 AM
https://twitter.com/NBCSNorthwest/status/961834056907304960
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on February 09, 2018, 08:31:51 AM
Holy crap. :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on July 01, 2018, 07:22:06 PM
LeBron just signed with the Lakers.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: bucket on July 01, 2018, 07:38:35 PM
https://twitter.com/_Iwundu25/status/1013578860351361025
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pissclams on July 01, 2018, 09:38:08 PM
4 yrs $154M
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on July 01, 2018, 09:43:16 PM
Lakers Vs Boston like the good old days
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pissclams on July 01, 2018, 10:00:15 PM
lance stephenson to the lakers
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on July 01, 2018, 10:03:04 PM
Really disappointed there was no prime time announcement show on ESPN.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pissclams on July 01, 2018, 10:03:30 PM
javale mcgee to the lakers
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Spracne on July 01, 2018, 10:12:42 PM
Cole Aldrich just got poached by the Lakeshow

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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on July 02, 2018, 12:43:37 AM
Lebron in LA is amazing.

Lebron & Lavar is going to be off the hook.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 8manpick on July 02, 2018, 09:58:09 AM
Lebron in LA is amazing.

Lebron & Lavar is going to be off the hook.
I doubt Lonzo is there by the time the season starts
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on July 02, 2018, 07:43:08 PM
https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1013943700408455168

unreal
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on October 16, 2018, 05:05:56 AM
https://twitter.com/tole_cover/status/1052046504343601152
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on October 16, 2018, 09:55:30 AM
https://twitter.com/tole_cover/status/1052046504343601152

I've watched this like a dozen times
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on October 17, 2018, 01:07:57 PM
 :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Institutional Control on October 17, 2018, 08:20:12 PM
I’m excited to see NBA Rookie of the Year Luca Doncic play in his first real NBA game tonight.


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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on October 21, 2018, 06:03:17 PM
https://streamable.com/1jpxg

beautiful
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on November 08, 2018, 11:45:45 AM
https://twitter.com/WorldWideWob/status/1060377859112558592
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on December 30, 2018, 10:53:45 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181230/8a6c9f64e2d9fb238dcb3c66368806ed.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on January 04, 2019, 01:30:41 PM
the playoffs are going to be amazing this year
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: cas4ksu on January 04, 2019, 03:13:53 PM
GSW vs. Houston last night was wild. Had it all. Blown calls, big shots.

Great game.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Institutional Control on January 04, 2019, 03:17:10 PM
You guys should all jump on the Luka Doncic bandwagon now before it fills up.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on January 04, 2019, 03:21:14 PM
You guys should all jump on the Luka Doncic bandwagon now before it fills up.

It's not full?

Also, Harden is insane. My god.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on January 04, 2019, 03:25:38 PM
In case anyone missed maybe the worst call I can remember.

https://twitter.com/Deadspin/status/1081072887619092480
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on January 04, 2019, 03:38:50 PM
In case anyone missed maybe the worst call I can remember.

https://twitter.com/Deadspin/status/1081072887619092480

I don't know if a call could get any worse
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on January 04, 2019, 04:00:24 PM
You guys should all jump on the Luka Doncic bandwagon now before it fills up.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/39qFkz5bbPpz33BAF3/giphy.gif)
(https://media1.giphy.com/media/Ca6Pi8FXcRvLovnbSx/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on January 04, 2019, 04:11:53 PM
also I still love watching Trae Young even though he kinda sucks. He's just fun to watch. Bad trade for the Hawks too LOL.

And the Warriors announcers HAAAAAAAATED Trae. They are pretty awful overall but man did they hate Trae Young.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on January 04, 2019, 04:17:59 PM
i dont get the trae young hate, seems like a good guy and plays exciting basketball. i think he'll get it together.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: cas4ksu on January 08, 2019, 08:06:40 PM
I kind of forgot how much Trae Young was under the microscope last season.

You couldn't watch a night of college basketball when OU wasn't playing without him being mentioned at least a dozen times.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on January 08, 2019, 08:31:15 PM
I kind of forgot how much Trae Young was under the microscope last season.

You couldn't watch a night of college basketball when OU wasn't playing without him being mentioned at least a dozen times.
I've never seen a college player play like him, he deserved it all
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on January 09, 2019, 08:45:05 AM
I don't know if Trae is NBA good, but he is interesting.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: cas4ksu on January 09, 2019, 09:05:41 AM
I kind of forgot how much Trae Young was under the microscope last season.

You couldn't watch a night of college basketball when OU wasn't playing without him being mentioned at least a dozen times.
I've never seen a college player play like him, he deserved it all

No doubt. Loved watching him in college. Glad he didn't go to KU or I would have had to hate him.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on January 09, 2019, 10:12:13 AM
I don't know if Trae is NBA good, but he is interesting.
According to advanced stats guys he's pretty bad. But I don't care, he's fun to watch
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on January 09, 2019, 11:33:29 AM
I don't know if Trae is NBA good, but he is interesting.
According to advanced stats guys he's pretty bad. But I don't care, he's fun to watch

Agree.  I think he has a ridiculous ceiling if the right coach helps develop him.  He is the only one in the draft class that could turn out better than Doncic, IMO.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on January 16, 2019, 06:09:19 AM
https://twitter.com/_MarcusD3_/status/1085418973003431937
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on January 19, 2019, 11:17:37 AM
it's over
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Skipper44 on January 19, 2019, 01:32:05 PM
Maybe the newness wears off and there is a meltdown in the playoffs :crossfingers:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: treysolid on January 23, 2019, 08:56:58 PM
so, uh, this james harden fella. he's pretty good.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on January 25, 2019, 08:17:55 PM
They had Harden at 42.5 points tonight...seems high vs Leonard and Green though, I should have bet
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on January 25, 2019, 09:23:25 PM
lebron wants a new coach and lakers want a star asap. who should they get? i think blake would be a hot pickup. averaging 30+ on 50%+ in jan, shoots 3's well. sad to see him rot in detroit.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on January 25, 2019, 09:35:13 PM
End of rockets raptors is wild
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 30, 2019, 08:27:26 AM
Could you imagine what Lebron would do to one of his teammates if they were drinking wine on the sideline? I've never had a problem with him and always thought "The Decision" was a bit over the top with the negative feedback, but not a good look last night.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on January 30, 2019, 09:03:04 AM
lebron wants a new coach and lakers want a star asap. who should they get? i think blake would be a hot pickup. averaging 30+ on 50%+ in jan, shoots 3's well. sad to see him rot in detroit.

I don't see Detroit trading Griffin unless his contract is almost up.  They don't really have another way to acquire that talented of a player.  Even if they do manage to improve their team, they won't really be competing and won't sell enough tickets.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on January 30, 2019, 11:36:08 AM
Could you imagine what Lebron would do to one of his teammates if they were drinking wine on the sideline? I've never had a problem with him and always thought "The Decision" was a bit over the top with the negative feedback, but not a good look last night.

lol
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on January 30, 2019, 11:37:22 AM
http://www.truthaboutit.net/2010/04/when-michael-jordan-smoked-cigars-in-front-of-the-washington-bullets-before-playoff-games.html

goats do goat things
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on January 31, 2019, 03:28:38 PM
 :runaway:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on February 03, 2019, 07:33:29 AM
https://twitter.com/WorldWideWob/status/1091876187834593280
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on February 14, 2019, 07:41:40 AM
holy crap that's amazing
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Benja on February 21, 2019, 07:01:51 PM
I don't know if Trae is NBA good, but he is interesting.
According to advanced stats guys he's pretty bad. But I don't care, he's fun to watch

I absolutely hated him in college. Awful efficiency and turnovers. His NBA career has actually gone better than I would have thought so far, even though some are killing him. And yes, the advanced metrics hate him.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on April 05, 2019, 06:55:59 PM
All of the reactions to this make it a work of art.

https://twitter.com/NBATV/status/1114009446110253056
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on April 05, 2019, 09:20:57 PM
I don't know if Trae is NBA good, but he is interesting.
According to advanced stats guys he's pretty bad. But I don't care, he's fun to watch

Agree.  I think he has a ridiculous ceiling if the right coach helps develop him.  He is the only one in the draft class that could turn out better than Doncic, IMO.
Btw he played incredible after the break
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on April 07, 2019, 08:29:03 AM
solid 23/9 february and later, he could really become a harden type and pretty soon
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: GregKSU1027 on April 09, 2019, 11:50:18 AM
I have the Kansas City Knights on NBA 2k19 in year 2020. I'll send the starting roster here. I drafted Ja Morant and Bol Bol as my core.


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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: GregKSU1027 on April 16, 2019, 10:32:58 AM
NBA playoffs have been an absolute mess so far.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on April 16, 2019, 01:22:46 PM
NBA playoffs have been an absolute mess so far.

it's wonderful. best sporting event in the world.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on April 16, 2019, 01:26:24 PM
if by mess you mean a bundle of what the fucks, awesomeness, and drama, then yea
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on June 27, 2019, 09:53:13 PM
https://www.reddit.com/r/gifs/comments/c67ygy/slam_dunk/
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 27, 2019, 10:55:08 PM
Let me help you with that grandpa

(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/OrdinarySpotlessCopperhead-size_restricted.gif)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on June 27, 2019, 11:00:42 PM
 :D
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on June 28, 2019, 08:30:31 AM
knows crypto technical stuff but doesn't know how to post a gif, smh
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on June 28, 2019, 09:28:10 AM
Some people like to read comments to something like that :dunno:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on June 28, 2019, 02:41:42 PM
SMH, DBT, SMH!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on July 01, 2019, 08:22:33 AM
It's going to be a weird season
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on July 03, 2019, 12:41:21 AM
https://twitter.com/andrewyang/status/1146234971524198404?s=21

 :Wha:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 8manpick on July 03, 2019, 06:23:37 AM
Rodney is getting paid! :party: :kstategrad:
https://twitter.com/chrisbhaynes/status/1146243854250598401?s=21
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on July 06, 2019, 01:15:44 AM
 :runaway: :runaway: :runaway:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on July 06, 2019, 09:13:48 AM
:surprised:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on July 06, 2019, 04:28:06 PM
Can’t wait to watch epic duo Rod M. and Kawhi L. run roughshod over the league next year.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on July 06, 2019, 06:28:19 PM
really is disappointing kawhi left. felt so right in toronto.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Shooter Jones on July 08, 2019, 12:18:30 PM
Looking like the Thunder will only have 4 players on their roster with 27 1st round picks over the next 8 years in a few days.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on July 31, 2019, 11:40:12 PM
http://easymoneysnake.com/
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on October 07, 2019, 02:37:35 AM
wow. china has the nba completely by the balls.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 8manpick on October 07, 2019, 03:27:24 PM
wow. china has the nba completely by the balls.
Pretty great timing for the South Park episode last week
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on October 14, 2019, 10:56:20 PM
it sounds like lebron james is true to the episode as well? i didn't watch it because it sounds like it's anti-china propaganda
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pissclams on October 15, 2019, 10:35:12 AM
i think lebron tried to be a little too woke
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on October 15, 2019, 11:58:55 AM
I read it was pro-China propaganda.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on October 15, 2019, 01:26:38 PM
morey thinks he's woke. just more western people who think they know best for other countries without understanding everything :jerk:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on October 15, 2019, 02:34:38 PM
The people protesting in Hong Kong probably just don't understand everything, too.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on October 15, 2019, 03:18:16 PM
I don't quite understand why people are so upset with LeBron. Obviously a ridiculously unique situation but any CEO of a company who relies on China for as much revenue as the NBA does will take stances against statements like Morey's.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 8manpick on October 15, 2019, 06:38:38 PM
I don't quite understand why people are so upset with LeBron. Obviously a ridiculously unique situation but any CEO of a company who relies on China for as much revenue as the NBA does will take stances against statements like Morey's.
I assume it’s because he has built a whole lot of his brand and persona on very public moral stands over the last few years. People are upset to find out that was more about making money than personal conviction.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on October 15, 2019, 11:37:30 PM
I don't quite understand why people are so upset with LeBron. Obviously a ridiculously unique situation but any CEO of a company who relies on China for as much revenue as the NBA does will take stances against statements like Morey's.
I assume it’s because he has built a whole lot of his brand and persona on very public moral stands over the last few years. People are upset to find out that was more about making money than personal conviction.

what should his public moral stand be in regards to HK and China that would satisfy folks? (even though most people mad at him also think he should shut up and dribble)

but all social justice causes are different. he probably has a better chance of influencing change for something like education or racial justice in the US than China//HK.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on October 16, 2019, 01:07:17 AM
on a more positive note, the nba has some exciting rookies this year

zion of course
morant
tacko
herro
whoever the hell carsen edwards is just went crazy
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on October 16, 2019, 09:39:12 AM
I don't quite understand why people are so upset with LeBron. Obviously a ridiculously unique situation but any CEO of a company who relies on China for as much revenue as the NBA does will take stances against statements like Morey's.
I assume it’s because he has built a whole lot of his brand and persona on very public moral stands over the last few years. People are upset to find out that was more about making money than personal conviction.

what should his public moral stand be in regards to HK and China that would satisfy folks? (even though most people mad at him also think he should shut up and dribble)

but all social justice causes are different. he probably has a better chance of influencing change for something like education or racial justice in the US than China//HK.

Either say nothing or support Hong Kong. Publicly supporting a communist dictatorship over the people who just don't want to live under that is a bad look.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on October 16, 2019, 09:43:54 AM
yeah I guess he could have said "no comment".

Still, the outrage and self righteousness feels fake and forced when our entire economy is completely intertwined and supports this "communist dictatorship". Whether or not it's right, we're all complicit.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on October 16, 2019, 09:52:55 AM
I think Lebron's stance seems far more fake. Unless he wants to go into detail about why he believes the people of Hong Kong are wrong to not want to be a part of China, he probably shouldn't criticize other people for supporting them.

https://twitter.com/KingJames/status/952902403422150657
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on October 16, 2019, 10:11:29 AM


I think Lebron's stance seems far more fake. Unless he wants to go into detail about why he believes the people of Hong Kong are wrong to not want to be a part of China, he probably shouldn't criticize other people for supporting them.

https://twitter.com/KingJames/status/952902403422150657

Did he say the people of Hong Kong were wrong? All I saw was he said that Morey (who quickly deleted his tweet) made a mistake?

Also I don't think people in HK are trying to no longer be a part of China, just have more autonomy. China participates in some mumped up crap to be sure but what they're doing with HK is pretty mild on the scale of evil.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on October 16, 2019, 10:20:54 AM


I think Lebron's stance seems far more fake. Unless he wants to go into detail about why he believes the people of Hong Kong are wrong to not want to be a part of China, he probably shouldn't criticize other people for supporting them.

https://twitter.com/KingJames/status/952902403422150657

Did he say the people of Hong Kong were wrong? All I saw was he said that Morey (who quickly deleted his tweet) made a mistake?

Also I don't think people in HK are trying to no longer be a part of China, just have more autonomy. China participates in some mumped up crap to be sure but what they're doing with HK is pretty mild on the scale of evil.

They are fine being in China as long as they don't have to live under Chinese authority. They don't want China to be able to extradite Hong Kong citizens, and they would like to be able to voice their opinion without fear of arrest. They also want to be able to have votes that count. I guess that's not the same as "not wanting to be part of China" but it's basically the same.

The tweet he criticized said "Fight for freedom. Stand with Hong Kong." How is it possible to say that message is wrong without saying the people of Hong Kong are wrong?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on October 16, 2019, 11:50:45 AM


I think Lebron's stance seems far more fake. Unless he wants to go into detail about why he believes the people of Hong Kong are wrong to not want to be a part of China, he probably shouldn't criticize other people for supporting them.

https://twitter.com/KingJames/status/952902403422150657

Did he say the people of Hong Kong were wrong? All I saw was he said that Morey (who quickly deleted his tweet) made a mistake?

Also I don't think people in HK are trying to no longer be a part of China, just have more autonomy. China participates in some mumped up crap to be sure but what they're doing with HK is pretty mild on the scale of evil.

They are fine being in China as long as they don't have to live under Chinese authority. They don't want China to be able to extradite Hong Kong citizens, and they would like to be able to voice their opinion without fear of arrest. They also want to be able to have votes that count. I guess that's not the same as "not wanting to be part of China" but it's basically the same.

The tweet he criticized said "Fight for freedom. Stand with Hong Kong." How is it possible to say that message is wrong without saying the people of Hong Kong are wrong?

You can believe Morey didn't fully consider the implications when he made that tweet but still agree with the content. No doubt LeBron was sloppy but I don't think it diminishes his calls for human rights domestically and it shouldn't prevent him from speaking out on certain issues in the future.

Bill Simmons has a pretty balanced take on it.

https://www.theringer.com/the-bill-simmons-podcast/2019/10/16/20917014/lebrons-stumble-and-highest-nba-contender-ceilings-bill-simmons-podcast
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kat Kid on October 16, 2019, 01:24:20 PM
I stand with Charmain Xi.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: meow meow on October 16, 2019, 02:01:54 PM
haven't been following the news, is the hong kong thing something dennis rodman can fix?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 8manpick on October 18, 2019, 08:23:09 AM
https://www.reddit.com/r/videos/comments/dji6wa/dave_chappelle_explains_lebrons_position_perfectly/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on October 23, 2019, 01:21:19 PM
My favorite storylines this season are:

1.How good will the Warriors be? I think they will be much better, especially come playoff time, than they’re being given credit for.

2. The LAL v LAC battle. The Lakers are going to be pretty decent I think, but good God, the Clippers are absolutely loaded. I don’t see how any team can really compete with them in a seven game series. Should Kawhi earn another title and maybe another Finals MVP, where do we start putting him in terms of all time greats? And how high can he rise. He’s just now fully into his prime. SCARY.

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on October 23, 2019, 02:49:17 PM
Clips are fun to watch. Great characters on that team
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on October 23, 2019, 02:57:39 PM
Clips are fun to watch. Great characters on that team

Yes! Can't wait until Rod gets healthy. He's a great fit.

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on October 25, 2019, 10:34:37 AM
it was fun having a supervillain team. who should i hate this season? i want to hate boston but they aren't going to be a great team. don't mind the LA teams and i like lebron a lot.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Skipper44 on October 25, 2019, 12:41:41 PM
Houston?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on October 25, 2019, 12:47:31 PM
Houston?

they might also be bad and PJ Tucker is my favorite role player in the league.

stunz I'd suggest just relishing the Warriors totally sucking all year. They might be hilariously bad this year
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on October 25, 2019, 12:50:37 PM
I'll still root against the Warriors until they prove on the court that they suck. I pretty much always root against the best team.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on October 25, 2019, 12:53:06 PM
I'll still root against the Warriors until they prove on the court that they suck. I pretty much always root against the best team.

clippers might be the best. It's a shame they don't have Chris Paul because then they'd be a lot easier to hate. I suppose you can dislike PatBev but he's too untalented to really really hate.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 8manpick on October 25, 2019, 12:54:45 PM
I'll still root against the Warriors until they prove on the court that they suck. I pretty much always root against the best team.

clippers might be the best. It's a shame they don't have Chris Paul because then they'd be a lot easier to hate. I suppose you can dislike PatBev but he's too untalented to really really hate.
Also PatBev is super loveable. Total JYC(lipper)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on October 25, 2019, 12:56:00 PM
I'll still root against the Warriors until they prove on the court that they suck. I pretty much always root against the best team.

clippers might be the best. It's a shame they don't have Chris Paul because then they'd be a lot easier to hate. I suppose you can dislike PatBev but he's too untalented to really really hate.
Also PatBev is super loveable. Total JYC(lipper)

Agree 100%, but I can see how people would hate on him like they hate on Draymond
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on October 26, 2019, 12:06:39 AM
i guess i could still hate the warriors a little, but i like steph. with the arena in sf, it's probably a bunch of smug tech nerds that don't care about bball.

i think the clippers will really grow on me. pat bev is someone who is lovable as an underdog but will be insufferable on the leagues best team. paul george isn't very likable. i like kawhi, but he's already got his rings so don't feel bad rooting against him.

philly is a dark horse hateable team. denver as well, jokic is a dirty player, and murray seems annoying from the little i've seen of him. utah and their racist fans.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on October 27, 2019, 12:51:39 AM
Lol clippers

https://streamable.com/38fh8
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on October 31, 2019, 07:57:19 AM
stunz I'd suggest just relishing the Warriors totally sucking all year. They might be hilariously bad this year

Hmm

https://twitter.com/bubbaprog/status/1189742354103713793
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on October 31, 2019, 08:23:46 AM
so now curry has a broken left hand...

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 31, 2019, 01:54:57 PM
I'll still root against the Warriors until they prove on the court that they suck. I pretty much always root against the best team.

clippers might be the best. It's a shame they don't have Chris Paul because then they'd be a lot easier to hate. I suppose you can dislike PatBev but he's too untalented to really really hate.
Also PatBev is super loveable. Total JYC(lipper)

JYCs aren't dirty players
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on October 31, 2019, 02:28:34 PM
stunz I'd suggest just relishing the Warriors totally sucking all year. They might be hilariously bad this year

Hmm

https://twitter.com/bubbaprog/status/1189742354103713793

To be fair, my Suns might finally be not bad!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on October 31, 2019, 09:15:24 PM
without ayton too!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on November 13, 2019, 10:24:00 AM
 :grin:

https://twitter.com/TreyfromNY/status/1194414606317428739
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on November 13, 2019, 01:36:54 PM
I'm happy to see Trae blowing up. Dubs fans are uneasy because they think he might end up better than Steph. (And he might)

https://twitter.com/NBATV/status/1194464409793388544?s=19
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on November 25, 2019, 11:28:04 AM
Man the talent in the NBA now is just sick.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on December 10, 2019, 08:47:43 PM
https://twitter.com/DearOldCrimson/status/1204510902176714753
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on December 14, 2019, 03:57:40 PM
https://twitter.com/HawksOnFSSE/status/1205635817353465856

@michigancat
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on December 15, 2019, 10:17:27 AM
https://twitter.com/HawksOnFSSE/status/1205635817353465856

@michigancat

:love:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 15, 2019, 10:47:08 AM
That's pretty good
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on January 03, 2020, 09:35:57 AM
I went to my first NBA game last night. It was fun! Lots of sensory stimulation! The game went by quickly because there was so damn much going on everywhere.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on January 03, 2020, 09:44:33 AM
I went to my first NBA game last night. It was fun! Lots of sensory stimulation! The game went by quickly because there was so damn much going on everywhere.
Which game
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on January 03, 2020, 09:48:52 AM
I went to my first NBA game last night. It was fun! Lots of sensory stimulation! The game went by quickly because there was so damn much going on everywhere.
Which game

Nuggets at Pacers. It was close until the end when the Nuggets just dumped the ball down to Jokic over and over and he made every shot he took.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on January 03, 2020, 02:51:41 PM
That's awesome chum1. Never been to a game but I imagine its mind-blowing with all the big crazy athletic people, and then there's all the fun stuff that goes on during breaks.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 8manpick on January 03, 2020, 03:20:57 PM
I've been to a few Bulls games.  Was very fun in 2014 the game before the playoffs.  Since then, they have been bad, and games weren't as fun.  Did get to see Westbrook and Oladipo playing for OKC a couple years ago.  Westbrook was great to see live.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on January 03, 2020, 03:27:54 PM
Like, my impression from regular season NBA games on TV is that there would be very few fans and a pretty lackadaisical environment. Those Pacers fans were pretty great, though. They were super into it.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: waks on January 06, 2020, 05:24:59 AM
I've been to two NBA games. Heat/Thunder and some Phoenix game. Both were regular season and pretty boring.  :dunno: I'm sure the playoffs would be a blast though.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on January 10, 2020, 10:49:27 AM
I never thought I could root for Chris Paul but he's made the Thunder lovable
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Post by: bucket on January 26, 2020, 01:47:44 PM
https://twitter.com/kaitlancollins/status/1221516027105828867

wtf
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Post by: GregKSU1027 on January 26, 2020, 01:48:34 PM
rough ridin' wild


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Post by: star seed 7 on January 26, 2020, 01:59:20 PM
Wtf
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Post by: nicname on January 26, 2020, 02:01:13 PM
RIP Mamba

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Post by: stunted on January 26, 2020, 02:36:27 PM
Maaaaaan what the eff :frown:
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Post by: MakeItRain on January 26, 2020, 07:01:21 PM
https://twitter.com/ILoveMyCulture/status/1221581539961659392
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Post by: Stevesie60 on January 27, 2020, 03:16:41 PM
Don't know how many of you listen to Pardon My Take but it's absolutely disheartening to hear those guys be somber for an entire episode. Immediately took me out of the shock of the news and into grieving.
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Post by: stunted on January 28, 2020, 09:56:22 AM
everytime i go to read more about kobe, still can't believe it. the man was basically a god on this earth.
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Post by: Trim on January 30, 2020, 02:31:38 PM
Uncomfortable lol ts the bachelor not editing out from the credit scene from monday night's episode when the date yelled "kobe!" for the bachelor as he shoots and proceeds to brick his like 10th shot in a row.
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Post by: pissclams on January 31, 2020, 09:07:25 AM
i heard that too and had a bit of a jaw drop moment
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Post by: 8manpick on February 16, 2020, 11:12:34 PM
Didn't watch, but it sounds like it was a great all-star game. Every single person on Twitter other than MIR appears to have loved the Elam Ending
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Post by: Trim on February 16, 2020, 11:17:58 PM
Lol at how salty the Big3 is about it.
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Post by: MakeItRain on February 17, 2020, 03:24:57 AM
Didn't watch, but it sounds like it was a great all-star game. Every single person on Twitter other than MIR appears to have loved the Elam Ending

I know it was one game but I'm more pissed at everyone who thought that it was a success. They clearly would have been blowing it no matter what. Agendites.

The point of the Elam Ending is to shorten the amount of time the end of game situation is supposed to take. It took at least 20 minutes of real time for the two teams to essentially race to see who could score 2 baskets first. It absolutely didn't save time, and this was an all star game, I can't believe how long it would have taken if it were a meaningful regular season game or a playoff game.

Too many timeouts, too many and way too lengthy reviews, and really really really bad offensive basketball. The flow was garbage. It finally ending with Anthony Davis making the second of two free throws, after badly bricking the first, was just perfect.
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Post by: 8manpick on February 17, 2020, 07:36:07 AM
Some of that seems easy to fix. Limit timeouts after the target score is set, free throws take away the other teams points when you are within one.
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Post by: Trim on February 17, 2020, 11:17:54 AM
Lol at how salty the Big3 is about it.

https://twitter.com/icecube/status/1229443159572107265
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Post by: michigancat on February 17, 2020, 12:29:08 PM
Instant replay is bad. Didn't watch last night but if they can't figure it out in 30 seconds, the original call stands. Or don't have it at all
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Post by: ChiComCat on February 17, 2020, 12:33:49 PM
Instant replay is bad. Didn't watch last night but if they can't figure it out in 30 seconds, the original call stands. Or don't have it at all

NBA officials will also let a soft foul go in exchange for letting a team keep possession.  Then a challenge happens and they have to change it to a turnover (although maybe not now that you can challenge fouls).  I remember this happening to Chris Paul late in a playoff game and it was ridiculous.
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Post by: MakeItRain on February 17, 2020, 03:52:07 PM
Instant replay is bad. Didn't watch last night but if they can't figure it out in 30 seconds, the original call stands. Or don't have it at all

NBA officials will also let a soft foul go in exchange for letting a team keep possession.  Then a challenge happens and they have to change it to a turnover (although maybe not now that you can challenge fouls).  I remember this happening to Chris Paul late in a playoff game and it was ridiculous.

They, at least the officials last night, are also a lot more liable to kowtow to whining players in review situations. Late in the game the referees called what seemed to be a very obvious foul. LeBron threw the biggest tantrum in all star game history and after what seemed to be a two plus minute review, after a full timeout, they reversed it.
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Post by: Spracne on February 17, 2020, 03:53:06 PM
I, for one, actually enjoyed watching all stars actually give a damn in an all-star game.
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Post by: MakeItRain on February 17, 2020, 03:53:57 PM
Although I don't favor it, there are arguments to be had for the Elam Ending, last night was not one of them. The entire Wichita regional of TBT was a much better watch.
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Post by: MakeItRain on February 17, 2020, 03:55:44 PM
I, for one, actually enjoyed watching all stars actually give a damn in an all-star game.

This was great, although it was also a contributor to how bad the offenses were late.
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Post by: meow meow on February 18, 2020, 09:29:24 AM
it was def exciting and competitive at the end, but the issues i saw was it put a lot of pressure on the officials on what they were willing and not willing to call in a next basket wins situation.  i also thought the game would end on an exciting 3 or something, and to see it end on a free throw was very anti-climatic and ironic.
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Post by: nicname on February 18, 2020, 01:12:07 PM
Although I don't favor it, there are arguments to be had for the Elam Ending, last night was not one of them. The entire Wichita regional of TBT was a much better watch.

Wichita TBT was great.
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Post by: stunted on February 18, 2020, 11:57:47 PM
yea it was nice they tried. eventually someone will get injured and people will go crazy about it. but really playing 1 extra game when all stars can play 80, 90+ games in a season, along with workouts, practices, and pickup games, is nothing
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Post by: stunted on February 23, 2020, 06:18:31 AM
love what the rockets are doing. so innovative
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Post by: Stevesie60 on February 24, 2020, 03:35:49 PM
love what the rockets are doing. so innovative

Meh, if it was the 2.4 ball it wouldn't be. We like whole numbers tho

I, personally, LOVE whole numbers.
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Post by: chum1 on February 25, 2020, 10:38:24 PM
Lol

https://twitter.com/CTWritePretty/status/1232520906024468480
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Post by: michigancat on February 25, 2020, 10:39:44 PM
Ha ha ha
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Post by: Spracne on February 26, 2020, 12:27:11 AM
The look on the defender's face was my exact expression.
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Post by: meow meow on February 26, 2020, 08:30:42 AM
what was the call?  player control foul?  3 second teabag?
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Post by: stunted on March 10, 2020, 02:56:38 PM
hot take: lonzo will be better than ben simmons, possibly as early as next season.
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Post by: Spracne on March 10, 2020, 04:28:09 PM
Lonzo sux
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Post by: Institutional Control on March 11, 2020, 08:39:31 PM
NBA is suspending the season.


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Post by: MakeItRain on March 28, 2020, 12:16:01 AM
https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/1243703191444717568
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Post by: MakeItRain on May 05, 2020, 12:06:19 AM
https://twitter.com/nnniess22/status/1257532988809674752
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Post by: michigancat on July 02, 2020, 10:58:23 AM
Might restart my slingtv to catch this reset NBA season.

of course it's right after YTTV price goes up :rolleyes:
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Post by: fun muffin on July 09, 2020, 04:21:14 PM
So ESPN has to fire Stephen Jackson right?    Amazing he's still got a job. 
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Post by: wetwillie on July 09, 2020, 06:17:43 PM
Cliffs on what he said?
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Post by: 8manpick on July 09, 2020, 07:27:11 PM
Jewish banker globalist conspiracies.
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Post by: bucket on July 09, 2020, 10:17:12 PM
So ESPN has to fire Stephen Jackson right?    Amazing he's still got a job.

He works for ESPN?  :confused:
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Post by: steve dave on July 22, 2020, 09:42:33 PM
this is my new favorite follow.

I've been a 6 hammered drunk at that exact spot like 4 times minimum.

https://twitter.com/NBABubbleLife/status/1286128054348083200
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Post by: steve dave on July 22, 2020, 09:42:59 PM
THIS IS NOW A DISNEY WORLD/NBA COMBO FAN THREAD
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Post by: steve dave on July 22, 2020, 09:44:14 PM
this is not one of the officially sanctioned hotel arcades. this is some conference room garbage.

https://twitter.com/NBABubbleLife/status/1286110308809883648
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Post by: chum1 on July 22, 2020, 11:12:58 PM
I want to be in a fun bubble.
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Post by: MakeItRain on July 23, 2020, 12:06:08 AM
Couldn't be me, even in middle age, I need my freedom of movement. Also they have the media in Coronado Springs :flush:
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Post by: michigancat on July 30, 2020, 05:53:28 PM
we're back! great combo of fake noise/sounds from the court.
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Post by: DaBigTrain on July 30, 2020, 06:31:05 PM
 :Woohoo:
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Post by: steve dave on July 30, 2020, 07:13:00 PM
Disney Athlete Overload!


https://twitter.com/sportingkc/status/1288988447353589761


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Post by: steve dave on July 30, 2020, 07:23:45 PM
also lmao


https://twitter.com/chriscjackson/status/1288989076243218437


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Post by: 8manpick on July 30, 2020, 08:21:05 PM
Trump is not going to like this kneeling stuff.
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Post by: DaBigTrain on July 30, 2020, 08:35:18 PM
Marcus Morris jersey says “Education Reform”.  Now I know he means well but LOL.  He probably didn’t do a single assignment himself at KU.
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Post by: michigancat on August 03, 2020, 05:24:01 PM
I think it's delightfully weird
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Post by: chum1 on August 03, 2020, 05:41:35 PM
I think it's awesome. A virtual crowd. Like out of a sci-fi movie.
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Post by: steve dave on August 06, 2020, 09:13:05 PM
imagine getting room 836 for your disney trip where this guy showed up and beat this other guys ass (or vice versa). like two trips in one!

https://twitter.com/ComplexSports/status/1291467337170812930
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Post by: Stevesie60 on August 06, 2020, 10:29:58 PM
That........does not sound real.
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Post by: michigancat on August 06, 2020, 10:43:31 PM
A highlight of the restart is how often they need to use the delay because it's so easy to pick up the cussing
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Post by: yoga-like_abana on August 07, 2020, 09:12:14 AM
A highlight of the restart is how often they need to use the delay because it's so easy to pick up the cussing
they don't get paid to be role models
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Post by: steve dave on August 10, 2020, 12:59:17 PM
this is funny but I can 100% confirm that these lakes are filled to the very top with giant bass you can catch basically every time you launch your lure out there.

https://twitter.com/jasongay/status/1292875208454529025
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Post by: kim carnes on August 12, 2020, 08:45:26 PM
The nuggets have done quite well for themselves in the draft over the past few years.
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Post by: steve dave on August 13, 2020, 11:45:00 AM
they get custom team magic bands!

https://twitter.com/NBABubbleLife/status/1293951090472321024
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Post by: Institutional Control on August 23, 2020, 05:47:18 PM
Man... Luka.


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Post by: MakeItRain on August 23, 2020, 09:49:56 PM
Man... Luka.


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Really fun series
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Post by: 8manpick on August 24, 2020, 07:44:45 AM
That was awesome.  I can't believe that LAC didn't defend that better.
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Post by: Stevesie60 on August 24, 2020, 05:31:33 PM
8man can confirm I was the inaugural member of the Luka bandwagon (est. Aug 19, 2020)
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Post by: Institutional Control on August 25, 2020, 08:55:54 AM
Super adorable.

https://twitter.com/Mavs_FFL/status/1298017882991886336?s=20
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Post by: nicname on August 25, 2020, 09:56:58 PM
Marcus Morris being a POS squawk vid


https://streamable.com/mglxo2

https://mobile.twitter.com/TheHoopCentral/status/1298477193052397568


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Post by: MakeItRain on August 25, 2020, 11:17:47 PM
Rough night for the bandwagon
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Post by: nicname on August 26, 2020, 12:04:58 AM
As a Kawhi Stan, and with Rod on the team, and being a Doc fan, I really want to like the Clippers, but man they are like a murders row of assholes.
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Post by: MakeItRain on August 26, 2020, 10:25:55 PM
Who else other than which ever morris eff head is on that team? I used to hate the crap out of pat bev but he seems like he's much less dirty than he was when he was younger.
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Post by: michigancat on August 26, 2020, 10:49:05 PM
Who else other than which ever morris eff head is on that team? I used to hate the crap out of pat bev but he seems like he's much less dirty than he was when he was younger.
Pandemic P? but yeah overall they're a pretty likeable and hard working team.
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Post by: MakeItRain on August 28, 2020, 11:01:23 PM
Who else other than which ever morris eff head is on that team? I used to hate the crap out of pat bev but he seems like he's much less dirty than he was when he was younger.

Well, never mind on this, eff pat bev.
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Post by: Institutional Control on August 30, 2020, 03:21:44 PM
rough ridin' Morris twins.


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Post by: michigancat on August 30, 2020, 03:28:33 PM
rough ridin' Morris twins.


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I didn't think there was anything in the stepping on his foot but that foul was pretty bad. of course he got ejected so there you go
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Post by: MakeItRain on August 31, 2020, 01:26:55 AM
I thought the foot stepping was significantly worse than hitting luka in the face.
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Post by: nicname on August 31, 2020, 10:21:38 PM
Lol with all the crap I’ve talked on the rockets (especially ex rocket Chris Paul) and Westbrook rooting I find myself pulling hard for Paul and OKC this season. The NBA is weird man.
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Post by: Trim on August 31, 2020, 10:26:06 PM
Lol with all the crap I’ve talked on the rockets (especially ex rocket Chris Paul) and Westbrook rooting I find myself pulling hard for Paul and OKC this season. The NBA is weird man.

I want okc to remain a perennial first-round loser above all, but houston can go to hell immediately thereafter.
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Post by: michigancat on August 31, 2020, 10:34:56 PM
I want Houston to win, love watching them play
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Post by: nicname on August 31, 2020, 10:41:04 PM
And  :lol: Paul with tech, an Oscar worthy flop on my fave rocket PJ tucker, then back to back triples lol
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Post by: nicname on August 31, 2020, 10:50:06 PM
What an ungodly performance by Paul.
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Post by: MakeItRain on August 31, 2020, 11:58:44 PM
Houston...love watching them play

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Post by: michigancat on September 01, 2020, 12:09:58 AM
Houston...love watching them play

(http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/196157.gif)
I really do, harden is the best scorer, Russ was terrible tonight but when he is going downhill it's unreal, and PJ Tucker is my favorite non-star in the league. Also love playing three guards and a pair of SF's most of the time.

OKC is fun, too! Glad there's a seventh game
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Post by: MakeItRain on September 01, 2020, 05:42:15 PM
I can't stand watching James Harden
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Post by: michigancat on September 01, 2020, 05:49:23 PM
I can't stand watching James Harden

too bad, he's just a master at everything he does (on offense at least). Shooting, drives, passing, he's amazing. Problem is he gets too tired and you probably don't like that he gets fouled all the time. BUT PEOPLE FOUL HIM ALL THE TIME!
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Post by: MakeItRain on September 01, 2020, 05:55:07 PM
I can't stand watching James Harden

too bad, he's just a master at everything he does (on offense at least). Shooting, drives, passing, he's amazing. Problem is he gets too tired and you probably don't like that he gets fouled all the time. BUT PEOPLE FOUL HIM ALL THE TIME!

He does get fouled a lot and I appreciate playing to contact, and he does it as much as any guard I've seen. However, he is Floppy von Flopburg.
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Post by: michigancat on September 01, 2020, 06:01:13 PM
I can't stand watching James Harden

too bad, he's just a master at everything he does (on offense at least). Shooting, drives, passing, he's amazing. Problem is he gets too tired and you probably don't like that he gets fouled all the time. BUT PEOPLE FOUL HIM ALL THE TIME!

He does get fouled a lot and I appreciate playing to contact, and he does it as much as any guard I've seen. However, he is Floppy von Flopburg.

how can a soccer fan get so mad about flopping
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Post by: DaBigTrain on September 01, 2020, 06:06:21 PM
Marcus Smart is still king flopper
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Post by: MakeItRain on September 01, 2020, 06:13:05 PM
I can't stand watching James Harden

too bad, he's just a master at everything he does (on offense at least). Shooting, drives, passing, he's amazing. Problem is he gets too tired and you probably don't like that he gets fouled all the time. BUT PEOPLE FOUL HIM ALL THE TIME!

He does get fouled a lot and I appreciate playing to contact, and he does it as much as any guard I've seen. However, he is Floppy von Flopburg.

how can a soccer fan get so mad about flopping

I hate it there too, hate it in hockey too.
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Post by: michigancat on September 01, 2020, 06:26:23 PM
speaking of flops, Marcus Smart almost got away with a CRAZY one :lol:
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Post by: DaBigTrain on September 01, 2020, 10:08:31 PM
speaking of flops, Marcus Smart almost got away with a CRAZY one :lol:

He's King Flopper.
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Post by: nicname on September 03, 2020, 11:58:12 PM
Yeah, I totally gave up on the end of Tor v BOS game 3.
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Post by: michigancat on September 05, 2020, 03:05:52 PM
Wonderful Houston game. Small ball defense is great against teams that can't shoot
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Post by: puniraptor on September 07, 2020, 10:30:58 PM
You guys didn't tell me that Bill Walker was in the B.League now :surprised:
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Post by: puniraptor on September 07, 2020, 10:43:40 PM
You guys didn't tell me that Bill Walker was in the B.League now :surprised:
crap that was 19-20, I missed it
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Post by: puniraptor on September 07, 2020, 10:48:36 PM
You guys didn't tell me that Bill Walker was in the B.League now :surprised:
crap that was 19-20, I missed it
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Post by: nicname on September 09, 2020, 10:17:43 PM
Holy crap. Rod’s hair!


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Post by: nicname on September 09, 2020, 10:18:38 PM
Lol potato quality photo work there lol
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Post by: MakeItRain on September 10, 2020, 12:17:16 PM
Sager family getting real sloppy on Twitter last night, yikes
(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/ImportantWanBlackwidowspider-small.gif)

https://twitter.com/THESagerbomb/status/1303888628494544902

https://twitter.com/CraigSagerJr/status/1303912689341739010

https://twitter.com/CraigSagerJr/status/1304042688992489472

https://twitter.com/CraigSagerJr/status/1303907617979469830
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Post by: 8manpick on September 10, 2020, 01:42:17 PM
oh my.

Great Boston - Toronto game last night btw.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on September 10, 2020, 01:51:38 PM
The Danuel House situation

:fatty:
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Post by: yoga-like_abana on September 10, 2020, 02:19:34 PM
I've really enjoyed the playoffs other than watching lebron. His athleticism is still mystifying he's just a bully to refs and get's his way & it's very annoying
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Post by: MakeItRain on September 10, 2020, 02:36:46 PM
The Danuel House situation

:fatty:

I don't understand why they have covid-19 testers who aren't in the bubble, it makes no sense. If they are in the bubble then let adults be adults.
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Post by: michigancat on September 10, 2020, 02:45:15 PM
The Danuel House situation

:fatty:

I don't understand why they have covid-19 testers who aren't in the bubble, it makes no sense. If they are in the bubble then let adults be adults.
I would guess the 30 or so seconds of masked up time to get a sample has lower transmission risk than sexy time in a hotel room
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on September 10, 2020, 02:53:34 PM
The Danuel House situation

:fatty:

I don't understand why they have covid-19 testers who aren't in the bubble, it makes no sense. If they are in the bubble then let adults be adults.
I would guess the 30 or so seconds of masked up time to get a sample has lower transmission risk than sexy time in a hotel room

Well I'm gonna guess each player doesn't have an individual tester and they are testing daily, correct? This woman is spending hours a day with either players and or league and team personnel. Anyway he's denying it and I'm apt to believe him given the initial rumor had him laid up with Taylor Rooks which also wasn't true.
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Post by: nicname on September 11, 2020, 09:56:37 PM
Both the Celtics and Raptors are so easy to root for. Heat too. Like all these team’s left in the East.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on September 12, 2020, 04:27:31 AM
eff the heat
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Post by: michigancat on September 12, 2020, 09:10:57 PM
Wasn't able to watch tonight but my goodness did LA figure out how to shut down Houston offensively in game 3 and 4
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on September 12, 2020, 09:55:49 PM
Time for some dummy to give Dantoni his 5th chance.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on September 13, 2020, 12:16:12 AM
He's so old though
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Post by: stunted on September 13, 2020, 01:38:30 PM
i don't find celtics very likable, i think they were on my list of teams i was going to root against. jaylen brown seems annoying in a chris paul kind of way (although cp3 was awesome this year). i just don't like tatum. marcus smart obviously sucks. daniel theis looks like a dbag. gordon hayward likes trump. enes kanter, we get it, turkey has a dictator.

but kemba and tacko are very  :love:
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Post by: Trim on September 13, 2020, 01:59:01 PM
enes kanter, we get it, turkey has a dictator.

:lol:
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Post by: michigancat on September 13, 2020, 02:27:31 PM
good finish to clippers/nuggs. MPJ is pretty fun to watch
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Post by: ChiComCat on September 14, 2020, 09:03:10 AM
good finish to clippers/nuggs. MPJ is pretty fun to watch

I was surprised he fell that far in the draft.  I know he had been banged up but he had so much more upside than anybody after Young.
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Post by: Stevesie60 on September 15, 2020, 04:16:46 PM
I don't think the Celtics have anyone on their roster that will be in the talk for MVP at any point in their career, but no other team has that many players that are capable of taking over a game on the right night.
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Post by: nicname on September 15, 2020, 10:44:33 PM
Denver is very fun. They play with joy. Despite adopting the Clippers with Kawhi’s move there, they are absolutely not fun to watch and play with zero joy. The good guys won.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on September 16, 2020, 11:23:47 AM
Jokic is one of the top 10 best players in the league.

Also  :surprised: that Bam block.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on September 16, 2020, 12:32:10 PM
Jokic is one of the top 10 best players in the league.

Also  :surprised: that Bam block.

Missed that block live. BOS v MIA should be a treat. Bunch of ballers on those teams. Real "gamers"
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Post by: michigancat on September 16, 2020, 12:56:46 PM
The NBA is great! Can't wait to see how the rest of the playoffs go.
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Post by: Stevesie60 on September 16, 2020, 08:19:31 PM
I bet Celtics to win in either 5 or 6, $25-$80. LFG (sorry Winters)
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Post by: MakeItRain on September 16, 2020, 10:21:07 PM
I bet Celtics to win in either 5 or 6, $25-$80. LFG (sorry Winters)

That's a great bet.
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Post by: nicname on September 20, 2020, 09:15:58 PM
Holy crap. The end of the Denver v Lakers game was bonkers.
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Post by: michigancat on September 20, 2020, 10:07:09 PM
Holy crap. The end of the Denver v Lakers game was bonkers.
Wtf was Plumlee doing
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Post by: michigancat on September 20, 2020, 10:11:45 PM
And WTF are people doing defending Plumlee on Twitter
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Post by: stunted on September 24, 2020, 12:26:40 AM
as an asian, tyler herro's last name seriously triggers me every time i see it.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on September 24, 2020, 04:23:27 AM
as an asian, tyler herro's last name seriously triggers me every time i see it.


 :lol: :lol:
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Post by: nicname on September 24, 2020, 02:28:50 PM
Holy crap. The end of the Denver v Lakers game was bonkers.
Wtf was Plumlee doing

Late response, but what a prime example of inserting a guy into the game cold to play defense in the most pivotal point of the game basically never going well.

I saw that the play LA drew up was designed to set up Lebron for a shot he's hit multiple game winners on, including at least twice in the playoffs. So, from what I've read it was an honest mistake to switch on to Lebron or not a mistake at all.

But again, my word, putting in a dude who had played 9 minutes the entire game into that situation is just a recipe for disaster.

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Post by: nicname on September 24, 2020, 02:31:38 PM
One cool thing about the bubble to me in these playoffs has been how it has allowed for teams to grab momentum from each other game to game without impact from the fans, etc. It also seems being in the bubble and really not having that arena atmosphere has highlighted the teams that "want it more" game to game.

I don't think we'd be seeing the results we have if the playoffs had played out as they normally do. It's pretty cool.

That said, I think we'd all rather have the normal setup.
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Post by: kim carnes on September 24, 2020, 10:04:42 PM
Fellas, I luv the nuggets
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Post by: DaBigTrain on September 24, 2020, 10:15:51 PM
Good game coming down to the wire
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Post by: stunted on September 25, 2020, 03:53:39 AM
a nuggets-heat final would have been the most lovable finals ever.
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Post by: yoga-like_abana on September 25, 2020, 04:23:36 PM
a nuggets-heat final would have been the most lovable finals ever.
agreed.. kinda hoping the heat can beat the lakers when that time comes
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Post by: michigancat on September 25, 2020, 05:27:58 PM
Haven't watched enough, but I kind of like the Lakers tbh. Murray is a ball of energy forcing the issue which is fun to watch.

yeah the Murray was amazing last night. He's been amazing all playoffs but his footwork an creativity seemed to really be on point last night.
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Post by: nicname on September 25, 2020, 07:55:39 PM
Haven't watched enough, but I kind of like the Lakers tbh. Murray is a ball of energy forcing the issue which is fun to watch.

yeah the Murray was amazing last night. He's been amazing all playoffs but his footwork an creativity seemed to really be on point last night.

Loved when Reggie or C-Webb were like, “Whoa, Murray getting away with a blatant travel there.” Then they showed the replay and were like “Welp, never mind.”
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Post by: star seed 7 on September 28, 2020, 01:24:18 PM
https://tuckbot.tv/#/watch/j19yvp
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Post by: michigancat on September 28, 2020, 01:45:39 PM
https://tuckbot.tv/#/watch/j19yvp

:D

why is that hosted on a virus site tho
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Post by: yoga-like_abana on September 28, 2020, 01:49:00 PM
I want Butler to get a ring more than I want Lebron to lose
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Post by: star seed 7 on September 28, 2020, 01:52:46 PM
https://tuckbot.tv/#/watch/j19yvp

:D

why is that hosted on a virus site tho

I saw it on reddit and this was an easier to link mirror.
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Post by: Trim on September 28, 2020, 04:53:25 PM
https://tuckbot.tv/#/watch/j19yvp

Ok, go Heat.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 02, 2020, 12:56:41 PM
This dude is an idiot
https://twitter.com/espn/status/1311706101495345155
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Post by: nicname on October 02, 2020, 01:04:26 PM
I've heard rumors of a possible Paul George move to Brooklyn. I can't imagine disliking a team more if it were to happen.
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Post by: michigancat on October 02, 2020, 01:20:35 PM
This dude is an idiot
https://twitter.com/espn/status/1311706101495345155

eh I think he's right on that one. I'd probably prefer Kyrie getting a single late game bucket to LeBron and I would definitely prefer KD.

the "I don't have a head coach" was a little more WTF'y IMO
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Post by: MakeItRain on October 02, 2020, 02:39:33 PM
This dude is an idiot
https://twitter.com/espn/status/1311706101495345155

eh I think he's right on that one. I'd probably prefer Kyrie getting a single late game bucket to LeBron and I would definitely prefer KD.

the "I don't have a head coach" was a little more WTF'y IMO

Yes the head coach thing was so Kyrie/KD. What the hell did Steve Nash get into?

As far as the last second shot thing, LeBron is 3rd in all time makes only being MJ and Mamba. It was a stupid take, but that's not new for him.
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Post by: nicname on October 02, 2020, 03:07:59 PM
If I’m Steve Nash.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201002/e7d6df16cbf2ac167b06953f964d2b06.gif)


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Post by: Trim on October 02, 2020, 03:32:03 PM
Does Nash at some point get frustrated and suit up?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 02, 2020, 05:16:26 PM
His defense wouldn't be any worse.
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Post by: nicname on October 02, 2020, 10:29:07 PM
Does Kelly Olynik have no post offense? Seems odd not to feed post with Davis having 4 fouls and heat in bonus for like 8 years in the 4th quarter


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Post by: michigancat on October 02, 2020, 10:32:25 PM
Does Kelly Olynik have no post offense? Seems odd not to feed post with Davis having 4 fouls and heat in bonus for like 8 years in the 4th quarter


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
He has no post game
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Post by: MakeItRain on October 02, 2020, 11:32:19 PM
This season is ending like a wimper unseen since Lakers v. Nets in 2002. That crap was so unmemorable I had to look that year up.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on October 03, 2020, 01:11:13 AM
This season is ending like a wimper unseen since Lakers v. Nets in 2002. That crap was so unmemorable I had to look that year up.

Yeah, but the Nets just sucked for a finals team. What happened to the Heat is sad. Lakers prob still win in 6 with Bam and Dragic healthy tho.

Kings were robbed!
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Post by: yoga-like_abana on October 03, 2020, 09:14:44 AM
The Finals aren't that exciting  :frown:
Eastern conference is weak and Miami losing a couple key guys game 1 doesn’t help
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 03, 2020, 11:43:29 PM
This season is ending like a wimper unseen since Lakers v. Nets in 2002. That crap was so unmemorable I had to look that year up.

Yeah, but the Nets just sucked for a finals team. What happened to the Heat is sad. Lakers prob still win in 6 with Bam and Dragic healthy tho.

Kings were robbed!

You're kidding yourself if you didn't think the Lakers wouldn't also beat the crap out of them and that dumb ass zone, if they were full strength. I legitimately think the Heat are, at best, the 6th best team in the West. They're as good as the Thunder. The Nuggets would have ate that dumb zone up.
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Post by: michigancat on October 04, 2020, 09:14:31 PM
Well well well

I like Jimmy Butler a lot
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on October 04, 2020, 09:34:40 PM
Jimmy Butler has brass rough ridin' balls
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Post by: nicname on October 04, 2020, 09:38:54 PM
That’s a damn Iverson game
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Post by: MakeItRain on October 05, 2020, 12:34:16 PM
Gentlemen's Sweep
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Post by: 8manpick on October 05, 2020, 12:42:01 PM
Gentlemen's Sweep
Lol that’s pretty good
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on October 06, 2020, 10:49:42 PM
LeBron going for Dr Pepper #4 on Friday
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Post by: wetwillie on October 09, 2020, 08:14:05 PM
This will be the first NBA game I have watched this year
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Post by: DaBigTrain on October 09, 2020, 10:41:07 PM
Morris with the eff up to lose the game.  Unreal
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on October 09, 2020, 10:57:47 PM
James and Butler going blow for blow down the stretch in game 5 was the stuff of legends.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on October 09, 2020, 11:08:24 PM
Kobe probably would've preferred they wear their home gold and win the game.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on October 09, 2020, 11:54:59 PM
Kobe probably would've preferred they wear their home gold and win the game.

Opened this thread expecting this. Leaving thread satisfied.
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Post by: MakeItRain on October 10, 2020, 12:23:23 AM
This Lakers team will be one of the more assy champions in our lifetime. Markieff, Danny Green, and Caruso on the court in a buzzer beater situation
(https://media1.giphy.com/media/MG7Ox4h7r2riU/giphy.gif)
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Post by: michigancat on October 10, 2020, 12:26:08 AM
This Lakers team will be one of the more assy champions in our lifetime. Markieff, Danny Green, and Caruso on the court in a buzzer beater situation
(https://media1.giphy.com/media/MG7Ox4h7r2riU/giphy.gif)
I don't know what they'll do if AD can't go
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Post by: kim carnes on October 10, 2020, 12:32:11 AM
This Lakers team will be one of the more assy champions in our lifetime. Markieff, Danny Green, and Caruso on the court in a buzzer beater situation
(https://media1.giphy.com/media/MG7Ox4h7r2riU/giphy.gif)

I hate the lakers but this is a terrible take. 
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Post by: nicname on October 10, 2020, 01:23:35 AM
Yes plz, I’ll have more of this...

[youtube] https://youtu.be/0spXnX0l638[/youtube]
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Post by: chum1 on October 10, 2020, 09:42:57 AM
Lol

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ej8Gxp9WkAIQvM8?format=png&name=900x900)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 10, 2020, 11:43:53 AM
This Lakers team will be one of the more assy champions in our lifetime. Markieff, Danny Green, and Caruso on the court in a buzzer beater situation
(https://media1.giphy.com/media/MG7Ox4h7r2riU/giphy.gif)

I hate the lakers but this is a terrible take.

Nice job offering counter examples
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Post by: kim carnes on October 10, 2020, 06:04:22 PM
This Lakers team will be one of the more assy champions in our lifetime. Markieff, Danny Green, and Caruso on the court in a buzzer beater situation
(https://media1.giphy.com/media/MG7Ox4h7r2riU/giphy.gif)

I hate the lakers but this is a terrible take.
Nice job offering counter examples

I wanted to give you a chance to come to your senses.  You’re calling a team with greatest to ever play and a top 5 player in the league ass.  They would absolutely beat last years raptors and the warriors before they got KD.
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Post by: michigancat on October 10, 2020, 07:47:30 PM
The roster after those two is about as bad as it gets though.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kim carnes on October 10, 2020, 09:42:41 PM
The roster after those two is about as bad as it gets though.

They were the number one seed in a very deep western conference
They beat the nuggets decisively (who beat a very deep clippers team)
They have kuz, rajon, dwight in addition to the folks mir mentioned (green wouldve been on the floor for the raptors as well)
They’re good at defense
THEY HAVE AD AND LEBRON
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on October 10, 2020, 09:53:08 PM
Danny Green alone justifies the assy label.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kim carnes on October 10, 2020, 10:27:24 PM
Danny green has already won championships on two different teams averaging significant minutes and he’s about to win a third
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Post by: michigancat on October 10, 2020, 10:32:46 PM


The roster after those two is about as bad as it gets though.

They were the number one seed in a very deep western conference
They beat the nuggets decisively (who beat a very deep clippers team)
They have kuz, rajon, dwight in addition to the folks mir mentioned (green wouldve been on the floor for the raptors as well)
They’re good at defense
THEY HAVE AD AND LEBRON

They are definitely very good at defense
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on October 11, 2020, 10:45:13 AM
people need to get off danny green's back about it.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 11, 2020, 11:27:52 AM
This Lakers team will be one of the more assy champions in our lifetime. Markieff, Danny Green, and Caruso on the court in a buzzer beater situation
(https://media1.giphy.com/media/MG7Ox4h7r2riU/giphy.gif)

I hate the lakers but this is a terrible take.
Nice job offering counter examples

I wanted to give you a chance to come to your senses.  You’re calling a team with greatest to ever play and a top 5 player in the league ass.  They would absolutely beat last years raptors and the warriors before they got KD.

You still haven't come up with a team that doesn't have a worst five on the court at the end of a finals game, I'll even let you include Rondo and make it 6.

The only other NBA champion with even arguably a worse top 6 is Cleveland but even they had a younger Lebron and a capable JR Smith to go with weirdo Kyrie. Honestly it's a testament to how good LeBron and AD are to have to drag those bums up and down the floor in the finals.

What I don't understand is why Vogel even had those five on the court together. Why is Markieff getting minutes over Kuz, especially when you aren't getting any stops at all and you need scores? Rondo and KCP closed out game 4, where the hell were they? Why did Lebron only guard Butler on the last defensive set, that was completely broken?

That group of five on the floor was assy, there's no doubt about it, but maybe the focus should be on Vogel for putting that trash on there. BTW, Danny Green has two rings, not one, and he wasn't looked at to close down games for either team. I know he doesn't play, but does anyone think Green is a better shooter than JR Smith?

 
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Post by: MakeItRain on October 11, 2020, 11:28:40 AM
people need to get off danny green's back about it.

Lakers fans hate him so much.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on October 11, 2020, 11:32:33 AM
i saw that advanced stats have him as a winning player
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Post by: michigancat on October 11, 2020, 12:49:29 PM
This Lakers team will be one of the more assy champions in our lifetime. Markieff, Danny Green, and Caruso on the court in a buzzer beater situation
(https://media1.giphy.com/media/MG7Ox4h7r2riU/giphy.gif)

I hate the lakers but this is a terrible take.
Nice job offering counter examples

I wanted to give you a chance to come to your senses.  You’re calling a team with greatest to ever play and a top 5 player in the league ass.  They would absolutely beat last years raptors and the warriors before they got KD.

You still haven't come up with a team that doesn't have a worst five on the court at the end of a finals game, I'll even let you include Rondo and make it 6.

The only other NBA champion with even arguably a worse top 6 is Cleveland but even they had a younger Lebron and a capable JR Smith to go with weirdo Kyrie. Honestly it's a testament to how good LeBron and AD are to have to drag those bums up and down the floor in the finals.

What I don't understand is why Vogel even had those five on the court together. Why is Markieff getting minutes over Kuz, especially when you aren't getting any stops at all and you need scores? Rondo and KCP closed out game 4, where the hell were they? Why did Lebron only guard Butler on the last defensive set, that was completely broken?

That group of five on the floor was assy, there's no doubt about it, but maybe the focus should be on Vogel for putting that trash on there. BTW, Danny Green has two rings, not one, and he wasn't looked at to close down games for either team. I know he doesn't play, but does anyone think Green is a better shooter than JR Smith?

 

2016 cavs had Kevin Love too
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Post by: kim carnes on October 11, 2020, 02:09:24 PM
Danny is a career 40% 3pt shooter.  They got the shot they wanted, they just missed.  I view markieff as a very serviceable nba player.  Anyways, it’s kind of lol that you guys think the Cavs or raptors had a better roster than these lakers but you’re entitled to your opinions.
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Post by: chum1 on October 11, 2020, 02:15:46 PM
(https://i1.wp.com/thesportspaigeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/20200818_210408.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on October 11, 2020, 07:02:25 PM
Kobe probably would've preferred they wear their home gold and win the game.

Opened this thread expecting this. Leaving thread satisfied.

Miami blew it tonight.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on October 11, 2020, 07:17:50 PM
Danny Green fans are loving this brilliant Danny Green performance.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on October 11, 2020, 07:29:32 PM
Danny Green 1-5
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kim carnes on October 11, 2020, 08:05:34 PM
Danny doing all the little things right tonight enroute to his third championship
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on October 11, 2020, 08:53:32 PM
We did it guys. Congrats everybody.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on October 11, 2020, 09:07:33 PM
Not sure if Lebron has 3 more rings left in him, but he is definitely the GOAT if he can get three more.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on October 11, 2020, 09:23:31 PM
On one hand, it's boring that the same dude is in The Finals every year. On the other, whether or not he'll win The Finals is a toss up.
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Post by: michigancat on October 11, 2020, 09:26:24 PM
Not sure if Lebron has 3 more rings left in him, but he is definitely the GOAT if he can get three more.
He's the GOAT now
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on October 11, 2020, 09:40:56 PM
What the NBA did with the bubble this year was flat out incredible.  Just unreal they could keep that many people safe, fed, contained, and without a single positive test once there is crazy.  The NBA is the model organization for all other professional sports organizations.
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Post by: michigancat on October 11, 2020, 10:20:21 PM
About time for another Lakers title, does Kostas recieve a ring if they win(I think he has a 2 way contract) and will he be like lol Giannis?
https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/1315490184998260736
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Post by: wetwillie on October 11, 2020, 10:23:42 PM
Did the virtual crowd have spike lee heckling Lebron?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 11, 2020, 11:54:56 PM
Danny is a career 40% 3pt shooter.  They got the shot they wanted, they just missed.  I view markieff as a very serviceable nba player.  Anyways, it’s kind of lol that you guys think the Cavs or raptors had a better roster than these lakers but you’re entitled to your opinions.

Even if the Cavs and Raptors had worse rosters, I said the Lakers have "one of the worst" but apparently reading isn't a strong suit of yours.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 11, 2020, 11:57:36 PM
About time for another Lakers title, does Kostas recieve a ring if they win(I think he has a 2 way contract) and will he be like lol Giannis?
https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/1315490184998260736

I found it hilarious that he was first row center of the trophy ceremony. That's a bold scrub.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on October 12, 2020, 10:57:06 AM
well said

https://twitter.com/DavidDTSS/status/1315664497663762433
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Post by: 8manpick on October 12, 2020, 11:03:13 AM
Lebron just wants his damn respect
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on October 12, 2020, 11:44:36 AM
well said

https://twitter.com/DavidDTSS/status/1315664497663762433
Think you can hate lebron and not be a loser.  I think he's as fake as they come, he's an incredible basketball player and athlete though.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on October 12, 2020, 12:14:07 PM
well said

https://twitter.com/DavidDTSS/status/1315664497663762433
Think you can hate lebron and not be a loser.  I think he's as fake as they come, he's an incredible basketball player and athlete though.

loser take
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on October 12, 2020, 01:45:43 PM
well said

https://twitter.com/DavidDTSS/status/1315664497663762433
Think you can hate lebron and not be a loser.  I think he's as fake as they come, he's an incredible basketball player and athlete though.

loser take
go fake pose for another photo op bron
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pissclams on October 12, 2020, 07:56:50 PM
the best thing about this finals series is that it ended in 6 and didn’t interfere with the bachelorette premiere scheduled for tuesday night
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on October 12, 2020, 08:08:27 PM
I don’t get how you can hate a guy that builds schools
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kim carnes on October 12, 2020, 08:17:22 PM
I don’t get how you can hate a guy that builds schools

He funded a percentage of a school.  Something tons of other rich people have done and half the people on this board want to eat the rich.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wetwillie on October 12, 2020, 08:23:43 PM
I don’t think yla hates Lebron because he is rich but I certainly could be wrong
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kim carnes on October 12, 2020, 08:26:09 PM
What can i say, he’s inline with the rest of the board re: hating ppl who fund small portions of educational institutions
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 12, 2020, 09:26:12 PM
I don’t get how you can hate a guy that builds schools

He funded a percentage of a school.  Something tons of other rich people have done and half the people on this board want to eat the rich.

(https://media.tenor.com/images/9a0b8de23cbccf10d018d46555c9d625/tenor.gif)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on October 13, 2020, 02:53:44 AM
An odd thing about this NBA season is that it just ended and would regularly start over again in just a few short weeks. When will they begin 20-21? The possibilities are endless in these wacky covid times.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on October 13, 2020, 08:01:06 AM
I don’t think yla hates Lebron because he is rich
Correct.. just his guts
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on October 26, 2020, 04:11:55 PM
:surprised:

https://twitter.com/quintonlucaskc/status/1320835008731533314
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on October 27, 2020, 03:14:30 PM
Oh wow.

NBA needs (in my opinion) to get to 32 teams. Let's just be the biggest fans we can possibly be to show the NBA how much we'd support a team, what'd'ya say, fellas?!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on November 02, 2020, 02:56:03 PM
https://twitter.com/ddale8/status/1323361814919467011
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on November 02, 2020, 03:06:50 PM
he does suck
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on November 16, 2020, 12:19:36 PM
what are teams anymore
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 8manpick on November 16, 2020, 01:24:58 PM
what are teams anymore
It’s very weird
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Institutional Control on November 16, 2020, 01:26:52 PM
The Kansas City Raptors will be my 2nd favorite team.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on November 16, 2020, 01:42:59 PM
as a general fan of the nba without a team, i like it. new storylines every year. like harden, kd, irving on one team, how is that going to work?!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on November 16, 2020, 01:47:52 PM
it's become a soap opera ever since lebron.. remember "the decision"  :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on November 16, 2020, 02:57:59 PM
KD would be better off trading himself to Houston along with some good young Nets for Harden AND Westbrook.  Or having nothing to do with Houston and trading Kyrie for like, anything.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on November 16, 2020, 03:03:21 PM
Glad my Suns are getting Chris Paul for relatively little.  Here comes a run at that 4/5 series.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 16, 2020, 03:49:49 PM
https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/status/1328409366085693441

https://twitter.com/Jake_Trotter/status/1328401695823568896
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on November 16, 2020, 04:24:05 PM
The OKC Blue are gonna be stacked.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on November 16, 2020, 04:29:49 PM
the NBA spends the entire regular season talking about where Giannis is going on broadcasts because they that's the kind of stuff that gets NBA twitter excited but it's dumb to the average fan.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on November 16, 2020, 04:34:27 PM
Oubre should net another mid to late first-rounder for OKC before the season is done.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on November 17, 2020, 07:43:48 AM
https://twitter.com/Jake_Trotter/status/1328401695823568896

not to mention rubio, oubre, gallinari - 3 movable contracts and incredible-looking guys.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: waks on November 17, 2020, 12:14:55 PM
The Kansas City Raptors will be my 2nd favorite team.
Any chance this actually happens? Everything I've read about it dates back to October. I would love it if KC had an NBA franchise but I'd get behind an NHL franchise even more.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 17, 2020, 12:47:42 PM
The Kansas City Raptors will be my 2nd favorite team.
Any chance this actually happens? Everything I've read about it dates back to October. I would love it if KC had an NBA franchise but I'd get behind an NHL franchise even more.

None. The Raptors and the NBA are trying to get them to Toronto. If that doesn't work, there are several cities that make more sense in a pandemic than KC. The schedule will be compact, they aren't going to select a city that maximizes the travel.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Institutional Control on November 17, 2020, 12:56:23 PM
Buzzkill.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: waks on November 17, 2020, 01:08:40 PM
The Kansas City Raptors will be my 2nd favorite team.
Any chance this actually happens? Everything I've read about it dates back to October. I would love it if KC had an NBA franchise but I'd get behind an NHL franchise even more.

None. The Raptors and the NBA are trying to get them to Toronto. If that doesn't work, there are several cities that make more sense in a pandemic than KC. The schedule will be compact, they aren't going to select a city that maximizes the travel.
Bummer. I've read Louisville is KC's main competition and it seems that would reduce the travel impact some as well.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 17, 2020, 01:57:22 PM
The Kansas City Raptors will be my 2nd favorite team.
Any chance this actually happens? Everything I've read about it dates back to October. I would love it if KC had an NBA franchise but I'd get behind an NHL franchise even more.

None. The Raptors and the NBA are trying to get them to Toronto. If that doesn't work, there are several cities that make more sense in a pandemic than KC. The schedule will be compact, they aren't going to select a city that maximizes the travel.
Bummer. I've read Louisville is KC's main competition and it seems that would reduce the travel impact some as well.

Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Tampa, Newark, and Nashville are also possibilities. Louisville and KC were listed as the most likely because they don't have NHL anchor tenets, but Louisville does have an anchor tenet and the Raptors are used to sharing with an NHL team. KC is a good option because their building offers the most flexibility, but the travel is a real problem.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 17, 2020, 04:30:55 PM
How about the entire women's NCAA tournament as a consolation? I think the men's tournament in KC if Indianapolis doesn't work out is a possibility, the women's tournament in KC is a much better chance of happening.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kid In the Hall on November 18, 2020, 02:04:15 PM
The Kansas City Raptors will be my 2nd favorite team.
Any chance this actually happens? Everything I've read about it dates back to October. I would love it if KC had an NBA franchise but I'd get behind an NHL franchise even more.

None. The Raptors and the NBA are trying to get them to Toronto. If that doesn't work, there are several cities that make more sense in a pandemic than KC. The schedule will be compact, they aren't going to select a city that maximizes the travel.
Bummer. I've read Louisville is KC's main competition and it seems that would reduce the travel impact some as well.

Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Tampa, Newark, and Nashville are also possibilities. Louisville and KC were listed as the most likely because they don't have NHL anchor tenets, but Louisville does have an anchor tenet and the Raptors are used to sharing with an NHL team. KC is a good option because their building offers the most flexibility, but the travel is a real problem.

I have a buddy who works for the Raptors and when asked about the chance of them playing in KC, his response was "Is there a number less than zero?"

As MIR said, they will do everything they can to stay in Toronto (most people don't realize that the Blue Jays were VERY close to hammering out details to stay in Toronto before they simply ran out of time). If the Raptors can't stay in Toronto, Tampa and Newark are the most likely second choices.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on November 18, 2020, 06:59:18 PM
Torn achilles for Klay.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 18, 2020, 09:29:09 PM
The NBA draft is fantastic, so much better than the NFL draft. I love the celebrations of excellence and family instead of the deluge of poverty porn.

Also I love Obi Toppin.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 8manpick on November 19, 2020, 10:12:07 AM
The NBA draft is fantastic, so much better than the NFL draft. I love the celebrations of excellence and family instead of the deluge of poverty porn.

Also I love Obi Toppin.
Enjoyed last night. Toppin is great. I’m not excited about the Bulls drafting Williams, was hoping for Avdija. RJ Hampton shouldn’t have dropped so far.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Institutional Control on November 19, 2020, 11:40:50 AM
The list of uber famous people who went to my son's high school just got bigger.

Cole Beasley
Weston McKennie
RJ Hampton
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 19, 2020, 12:28:52 PM
The list of uber famous people who went to my son's high school just got bigger.

Cole Beasley
Weston McKennie
RJ Hampton

Impressive
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: GregKSU1027 on November 19, 2020, 12:30:38 PM
Torn achilles for Klay.
Rest In Pepperonis


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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on November 19, 2020, 01:26:01 PM
why do I hate lamelo ball already?  he kinda reminds me of bryce harper, where you just have to think all of the other players hate his guts too
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: GregKSU1027 on November 19, 2020, 01:49:48 PM
https://twitter.com/espn/status/1329476041094688773?s=21

Everyone on here should watch this
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on November 19, 2020, 02:25:49 PM
i enjoyed that. i want to try a version of that for 90s kids.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on November 19, 2020, 02:26:18 PM
why do I hate lamelo ball already?  he kinda reminds me of bryce harper, where you just have to think all of the other players hate his guts too

Lavar reminds me of Trump
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Institutional Control on November 21, 2020, 09:58:38 PM
Yes!!!!!

https://twitter.com/espn_macmahon/status/1330318474883846157?s=21


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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on November 23, 2020, 02:04:46 AM
am i dumb or why is there so many bad contracts. like who else is offering hayward 4 years 110, or even 100 million? or 3 years 90 mill? hell he'd probably take 2 years 60 mill.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 23, 2020, 04:09:35 AM
am i dumb or why is there so many bad contracts. like who else is offering hayward 4 years 110, or even 100 million? or 3 years 90 mill? hell he'd probably take 2 years 60 mill.

Boston offered him 1 year $30 million. Jordan is getting dragged for that contract.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 8manpick on November 23, 2020, 07:47:55 AM
am i dumb or why is there so many bad contracts. like who else is offering hayward 4 years 110, or even 100 million? or 3 years 90 mill? hell he'd probably take 2 years 60 mill.

Boston offered him 1 year $30 million. Jordan is getting dragged for that contract.
In Boston he had a 34.5m player option. I’d guess there was at least another team (NY) around 3 for 80 or better. Still nuts he got the 4th year
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 23, 2020, 10:12:51 AM
am i dumb or why is there so many bad contracts. like who else is offering hayward 4 years 110, or even 100 million? or 3 years 90 mill? hell he'd probably take 2 years 60 mill.

Boston offered him 1 year $30 million. Jordan is getting dragged for that contract.
In Boston he had a 34.5m player option. I’d guess there was at least another team (NY) around 3 for 80 or better. Still nuts he got the 4th year

So Charlotte was rumored to be looking to trade for Westbrook, I'm wondering if they opted to do this instead of pursuing Westbrook or Houston wasn't biting on a trade forcing this move for Charlotte.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on November 23, 2020, 03:19:31 PM
Yea Gordon wanted out no matter. Maybe he’ll prove us all wrong! Hope not, still bitter about 2010.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 23, 2020, 09:38:48 PM
 :cry:

https://twitter.com/okcthunder/status/1331030758488748034
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Institutional Control on November 24, 2020, 08:45:00 AM
OH man. I've seen Quick Change so many times at Mavs games that I can't even count.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on January 03, 2021, 12:55:34 PM
the standings don't make sense right now
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on January 05, 2021, 08:50:44 PM
Warriors fun again for two games in a row
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on January 06, 2021, 11:50:04 PM
Warriors fun again for two games in a row

Kind of want to jump on the dub bandwagon. Would love to see them make a real run
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 07, 2021, 12:32:40 AM
Warriors fun again for two games in a row

Kind of want to jump on the dub bandwagon. Would love to see them make a real run

Sorry, not welcome. The nets are over there in the corner, they have room.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on January 07, 2021, 08:25:37 AM
We have room with my Suns.  You could be one of the Valley Boyz
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on January 07, 2021, 12:26:15 PM
Warriors fun again for two games in a row

Kind of want to jump on the dub bandwagon. Would love to see them make a real run

Sorry, not welcome. The nets are over there in the corner, they have room.

I really want them to push for one more post-KD. Would love to see them win one.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on January 07, 2021, 12:53:21 PM
Warriors fun again for two games in a row

Kind of want to jump on the dub bandwagon. Would love to see them make a real run

Sorry, not welcome. The nets are over there in the corner, they have room.

I really want them to push for one more post-KD. Would love to see them win one.

man if they had Klay this year they could be close. Wiseman is a fun addition.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on January 07, 2021, 01:40:41 PM
Love seeing Steph doing his thing
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kim carnes on January 07, 2021, 01:43:33 PM
Warriors fun again for two games in a row

Kind of want to jump on the dub bandwagon. Would love to see them make a real run

Sorry, not welcome. The nets are over there in the corner, they have room.

I really want them to push for one more post-KD. Would love to see them win one.

man if they had Klay this year they could be close. Wiseman is a fun addition.

Ya it sucks, really took the wind out of my sails before the season even started.  Even with Klay I don’t think they’d have a chance of winning it this year though (but it would be a lot more fun!)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Spracne on January 07, 2021, 02:18:50 PM
You guys don't mind cheering on the squawk-laden Warriors? :tsc:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on January 07, 2021, 02:28:43 PM
why do I hate lamelo ball already?  he kinda reminds me of bryce harper, where you just have to think all of the other players hate his guts too

Lavar reminds me of Trump
a flopper too
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on January 07, 2021, 02:30:31 PM
You guys don't mind cheering on the squawk-laden Warriors? :tsc:

wiggins is boring but LMAO @ Oubre blowing kisses to the Sacramento bench on Monday after starting the season like 2-40 from 3
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Spracne on January 07, 2021, 02:33:09 PM
Lol, yeah. Oubre has started out some kind of awful. Hopefully he gets it together. Those eyes, tho...
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on January 07, 2021, 02:45:17 PM
Lol, yeah. Oubre has started out some kind of awful. Hopefully he gets it together. Those eyes, tho...

warriors twitter can be fun

https://twitter.com/warriorsworld/status/1347236721356754945

https://twitter.com/AndyKHLiu/status/1345923238346383361
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on January 07, 2021, 02:50:10 PM
self destroys nba prospects, i root for them because i feel bad
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: GregKSU1027 on January 07, 2021, 03:09:14 PM
https://twitter.com/BrooklynNets/status/1347272292682919936?s=20
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: CHONGS on January 07, 2021, 03:32:28 PM
I need an nba team.  I was for the Suns while Barkley was there, but goddamn Micheal Jordan. I didn't like post Barkley crews, including the Nash years so I gave up.

It would be easy to go Bulls, but woof man woof.

Bucks?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on January 07, 2021, 03:33:51 PM
I need an nba team.  I was for the Suns while Barkley was there, but goddamn Micheal Jordan. I didn't like post Barkley crews, including the Nash years so I gave up.

It would be easy to go Bulls, but woof man woof.

Bucks?


grizzlies

relatively close and Ja Morant is fun
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 07, 2021, 05:03:44 PM
Warriors fun again for two games in a row

Kind of want to jump on the dub bandwagon. Would love to see them make a real run

Sorry, not welcome. The nets are over there in the corner, they have room.

I really want them to push for one more post-KD. Would love to see them win one.

man if they had Klay this year they could be close. Wiseman is a fun addition.

Ya it sucks, really took the wind out of my sails before the season even started.  Even with Klay I don’t think they’d have a chance of winning it this year though (but it would be a lot more fun!)

No they wouldn't have.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on January 07, 2021, 05:05:50 PM
THEY WOULD HAVE HAD A CHANCE DAMMIT
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 07, 2021, 08:38:54 PM
I love them but even with Klay, they are a piece short, maybe even two for the added depth needed to make a deep run in June.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on January 09, 2021, 11:19:25 PM
I would also love to add to my lamelo ball hate.. I watched the brothers game last night and lamelo was a stat chasing bitch trying to be the youngest to get a triple double in the nba.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on January 11, 2021, 12:46:53 PM
yla's favorite player of all time is larry bird, throws chest passes with elbows flared out, and makes sure his hands stay on top of the ball when dribbling.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on January 11, 2021, 01:28:09 PM
yla's favorite player of all time is larry bird, throws chest passes with elbows flared out, and makes sure his hands stay on top of the ball when dribbling.
orlando magic shaq was my fave of all time idiot
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 11, 2021, 01:41:35 PM
yla's favorite player of all time is larry bird, throws chest passes with elbows flared out, and makes sure his hands stay on top of the ball when dribbling.

Bird didn't play like that tho
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on January 11, 2021, 01:48:16 PM
yla's favorite player of all time is larry bird, throws chest passes with elbows flared out, and makes sure his hands stay on top of the ball when dribbling.

Bird didn't play like that tho

do you think his modern fans know that? Hell his fans in his prime probably didn't realize it or at least saw him how they wanted to see him
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 11, 2021, 02:21:26 PM
yla's favorite player of all time is larry bird, throws chest passes with elbows flared out, and makes sure his hands stay on top of the ball when dribbling.

Bird didn't play like that tho

do you think his modern fans know that? Hell his fans in his prime probably didn't realize it or at least saw him how they wanted to see him

No, he's always been the poster boy for 1950's fundamental basketball, even when he played, even though dude was plenty flashy and talked mad crap. I guys that's what happens when the constant comparison point is the Showtime Lakers.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on January 19, 2021, 09:19:37 AM
Warriors second unit gonna save them
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Shooter Jones on January 19, 2021, 09:57:11 AM
I need an nba team.  I was for the Suns while Barkley was there, but goddamn Micheal Jordan. I didn't like post Barkley crews, including the Nash years so I gave up.

It would be easy to go Bulls, but woof man woof.

Bucks?

OKC.

I mean, they have like 24 first round picks over the next 6 years. At some point they'll be a super team and you can say you were a fan before they dom'd the NBA!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on January 31, 2021, 11:23:24 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CKtzTG9BFEo/

michigancat your guys are talking crap on our guy :curse:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on January 31, 2021, 11:30:09 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CKtzTG9BFEo/

michigancat your guys are talking crap on our guy :curse:
They were both ruthless
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 31, 2021, 12:39:33 PM
I actually didn't have an issue with what Draymond said, Clay on the other hand was completely out of pocket and he knows Rodney would beat the eff out of his cornball ass.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on January 31, 2021, 12:44:00 PM
I actually didn't have an issue with what Draymond said, Clay on the other hand was completely out of pocket and he knows Rodney would beat the eff out of his cornball ass.

lol Klay actually joined the broadcast for the entire third quarter and it was great.

And you can kinda tell Klay realized he took it a little far after he said it.

I wonder what Juan T-A said
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on January 31, 2021, 01:55:57 PM
yea his postgame interview with steph was hilarious.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on January 31, 2021, 09:15:40 PM
Lol how rare is 5 point last second comebacks? 2 days in a row of them
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 8manpick on February 01, 2021, 08:49:40 AM
I actually didn't have an issue with what Draymond said, Clay on the other hand was completely out of pocket and he knows Rodney would beat the eff out of his cornball ass.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210201/bddcad10426f9f29123c9e731b174008.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on February 01, 2021, 09:31:25 AM
Lol amazing
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on February 01, 2021, 09:39:35 AM
kinda blew my mind that Rodney was at KSU 10+ years ago
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 01, 2021, 10:33:42 PM
I think I'm more pissed about this now than I was on Saturday night. What the eff were Klay Thompson and Draymond even doing?  Rodney didn't even try anything, is he not allowed to talk to anyone? None of the warriors players who were actually there had a damn thing to say, because that was completely innocuous. It was complete trash for those guys to publicly trash anyone like that, especially a dude who never talks and that everyone really likes. Good to know what Klay thinks of role players in the league.

He's still talking crap
https://twitter.com/gswchris/status/1356394576412516352
He makes a very unconvincing tough guy.

Rusty, what the eff is this trash? This rough ridin' dork thinks he can run his mouth too?
(https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1155636056/image_400x400.jpg)
https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/article/What-was-Rodney-McGruder-s-beef-with-15911757.php
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on February 02, 2021, 09:41:16 AM
I think I'm more pissed about this now than I was on Saturday night. What the eff were Klay Thompson and Draymond even doing?  Rodney didn't even try anything, is he not allowed to talk to anyone? None of the warriors players who were actually there had a damn thing to say, because that was completely innocuous. It was complete trash for those guys to publicly trash anyone like that, especially a dude who never talks and that everyone really likes. Good to know what Klay thinks of role players in the league.

He's still talking crap
https://twitter.com/gswchris/status/1356394576412516352
He makes a very unconvincing tough guy.

Rusty, what the eff is this trash? This rough ridin' dork thinks he can run his mouth too?
(https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1155636056/image_400x400.jpg)
https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/article/What-was-Rodney-McGruder-s-beef-with-15911757.php

I responded in the other thread, but yeah watching the full video it's a really bad look for Klay. And I generally love NBA beef but this is especially silly. Also lost in all of this is the irony that JTA is a two-way player who's 28 years old and has played 20 NBA games.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on February 02, 2021, 11:33:28 PM
man there's a lot of spice surrounding the warriors

https://twitter.com/JoshEberley/status/1356836036047896578
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on February 12, 2021, 12:22:41 AM
Great to see steph doing his thing
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on February 27, 2021, 10:31:10 AM
I like nike, but wait a minute. It's beyond time to go back to white/light uniforms at home, colored/dark on the road.

https://twitter.com/SInow/status/1365484669601386496
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on February 27, 2021, 11:25:58 AM
I like nike, but wait a minute. It's beyond time to go back to white/light uniforms at home, colored/dark on the road.

https://twitter.com/SInow/status/1365484669601386496

The NBA has been in grievous violation of uniform sanctity for years. It needs to stop, not just to avoid this type of tragedy in the future, but for the betterment of society as a whole.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 25, 2021, 02:41:43 PM
Wes Westicles traded to the Pelicans.   :cry:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 25, 2021, 09:49:31 PM
Zion and SVG, I like it!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on April 20, 2021, 10:40:06 PM
:lol:

https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/vivian-flores-and-the-lakers-catfish-story-explained
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on April 20, 2021, 11:42:54 PM


https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/vivian-flores-and-the-lakers-catfish-story-explained
Reminded me of this

https://deadspin.com/is-an-espn-columnist-scamming-people-on-the-internet-5906658

Also Steph is pretty ridiculous right now.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 19, 2021, 11:30:18 PM
Obviously the play-in tournament is stupid but this Warriors-Lakers game is a lot of damn fun
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 19, 2021, 11:41:34 PM
Floppy McFlop Flop-Flop
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 19, 2021, 11:43:49 PM
Watching these motherfuckers fall on the floor every time a warrior got within 3 inches of them was frustrating. And lol at lebron continuing the bullshit in the post game interview. These dudes are washed, no damn way they're getting out of the west.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 19, 2021, 11:54:11 PM
https://twitter.com/QUANSOICYY/status/1395236918162558978
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 19, 2021, 11:55:12 PM
https://twitter.com/CJMcCollum/status/1395235681778036738

https://twitter.com/CJMcCollum/status/1395238607036641280
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 20, 2021, 12:20:07 AM
Great night for NBA Twitter all around
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on May 20, 2021, 12:47:08 AM
What a game. Curry is unreal. Lol at Lebron’s douchbaggery overshadowing his game winner.

AD was clutch as usual. Two and done is pretty fun.

I’d love to see the Warriors get another title post KD. Hopefully next season
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on May 20, 2021, 08:37:45 AM
Draymond got two terrible offensive fouls because the Lakers knew they just had to go flying off to the side when they hit his screens.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 21, 2021, 10:28:38 PM
JTA is such a bad basketball player, complete trash. This roster stinks.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 21, 2021, 10:53:47 PM
JTA is such a bad basketball player, complete trash. This roster stinks.
Hot garbage outside of Steph and Dray
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 21, 2021, 10:59:06 PM
And JTA is like an ok role player but he talks trash like he's Steph. Really kinda annoying
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on May 23, 2021, 06:47:03 PM
The Garden is going off right now. Love to see it.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on May 25, 2021, 12:48:25 PM
Watching Suns Lakers G2 tonight :love:

O/U of 5.5 on consecutive defensive possessions where Caruso hits the ground trying for a charge
O/U of 1.5 on the number of times that Lebron writhes on the ground for at least 5 seconds
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 25, 2021, 12:55:28 PM
way over on both
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on May 25, 2021, 11:48:34 PM
Lol at the empty staples center when other teams are playing in near full arenas.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on May 25, 2021, 11:59:46 PM
 LeBron and AD are too clutch.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 26, 2021, 03:10:04 PM
Lol at the empty staples center when other teams are playing in near full arenas.

There were definitely fans there, I have no idea who the Clippers had that dumb set up, guarantee the Lakers set up will be much better.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 26, 2021, 11:35:25 PM
https://twitter.com/PrimeBi/status/1397729823485739009
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 26, 2021, 11:39:37 PM
Joel Myers doing nbatv games gives me early Fox sports college football broadcast nostalgia.

Great pbp voice
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 27, 2021, 12:11:33 AM
Gotta say, I did not love them doing the Clippers Mavs game, they kinda made a ton of mistakes which is weird because I know he does a ton of basketball. He also kinda sounded real old.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: sonofdaxjones on June 01, 2021, 10:18:09 PM
https://twitter.com/badsportsrefs/status/1399922848639111169?s=21
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Post by: stunted on June 04, 2021, 06:58:03 AM
Dax is definitely the guy who stands up and does the traveling motion during games
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Post by: yoga-like_abana on June 04, 2021, 10:45:03 AM
It was early mornin' yesterday
I was up before the dawn
And I really have enjoyed my stay
But Lebron must be movin' on


Goodbye Lebron
It's been nice
Hope you find your
Paradise
Come tomorrow
Feel no pain
Feel no pain
Lebron
Lebron
Lebron
Lebron's goin' away
See ya
See ya, Lebron
See ya
Oh
Goodbye Lebron
Goodbye Lebron
Goodbye Lebron
Goodbye Lebron
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Post by: michigancat on June 04, 2021, 11:01:56 AM
Dax is definitely the guy who stands up and does the traveling motion during games

honestly I'm not sure there was a travel...dax's of the world don't understand the rules very well
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Post by: ChiComCat on June 04, 2021, 11:32:10 AM
I don't hate Lebron the person but I do hate Lebron the basketball player
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Post by: sonofdaxjones on June 04, 2021, 02:01:25 PM
Why bother complaining about traveling?  It's not called.

I do find a bit of humor in the too cool for schoolers who like basketball played like 4 year olds in the local rec league.

And yeah, that was traveling. 

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Post by: MakeItRain on June 04, 2021, 03:14:52 PM
I don't hate Lebron the person but I do hate Lebron the basketball player

Same
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Post by: nicname on June 04, 2021, 08:37:01 PM
The basketball world, from players, coaches and media to die-hard fans, rivals and casuals will never give LeBron James the type of deep reverence heaped upon other legends of the game, even guys who he is far and away better and more accomplished at basketball than.

Outside of Steph Curry, it’s hard to imagine anyone currently in the NBA earning it. Dame Lillard may, even without ever truly threatening for a title.
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Post by: michigancat on June 04, 2021, 08:44:37 PM
I love attack the rim Lebron but don't care for fadeaway jumper Lebron
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Post by: MakeItRain on June 04, 2021, 08:47:12 PM
The basketball world, from players, coaches and media to die-hard fans, rivals and casuals will never give LeBron James the type of deep reverence heaped upon other legends of the game, even guys who he is far and away better and more accomplished at basketball than.

Outside of Steph Curry, it’s hard to imagine anyone currently in the NBA earning it. Dame Lillard may, even without ever truly threatening for a title.

Petty simple explanation for that, he and KD will forever be considered ring chasers and not just at the end of their careers. They are the only two superstars in the history of the sport who have done this, and I don't think the superteam, composed through free agency, will be a thing that lasts beyond these current dudes.
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Post by: Kat Kid on June 04, 2021, 09:46:24 PM
Luka is fun as hell.
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Post by: michigancat on June 04, 2021, 10:37:17 PM
Luka is fun as hell.
Yes, he reminds me of Harden
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Post by: nicname on June 04, 2021, 10:42:34 PM
Kawhi in terminator mode. Tim Hardaway is cool.
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Post by: yoga-like_abana on June 05, 2021, 10:28:52 AM
I don't hate Lebron the person but I do hate Lebron the basketball player
I hate both but to be fair it's not all his fault. Too much money to be lost
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Post by: nicname on June 05, 2021, 06:46:23 PM
The basketball world, from players, coaches and media to die-hard fans, rivals and casuals will never give LeBron James the type of deep reverence heaped upon other legends of the game, even guys who he is far and away better and more accomplished at basketball than.

Outside of Steph Curry, it’s hard to imagine anyone currently in the NBA earning it. Dame Lillard may, even without ever truly threatening for a title.

Petty simple explanation for that, he and KD will forever be considered ring chasers and not just at the end of their careers. They are the only two superstars in the history of the sport who have done this, and I don't think the superteam, composed through free agency, will be a thing that lasts beyond these current dudes.

Outside of Steph and maybe Dame, who do you think may get that type of love?
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Post by: 8manpick on June 05, 2021, 10:18:55 PM
Giannis could. Needs to win in the playoffs
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Post by: nicname on June 05, 2021, 11:06:39 PM
Giannis could. Needs to win in the playoffs

Yes!
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Post by: nicname on June 05, 2021, 11:36:29 PM
The Olajuwon-Drexler-Maxwell era Rockets unis are the WOAT. At least they maintained uniform integrity.

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Post by: nicname on June 05, 2021, 11:37:30 PM
 Why don’t teams wear white/light at home anymore. WTF? This is pissing me tf off
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Post by: michigancat on June 05, 2021, 11:41:36 PM
Why don’t teams wear white/light at home anymore. WTF? This is pissing me tf off

signs of getting old thread
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Post by: Institutional Control on June 17, 2021, 05:40:48 PM
Bad week for the Mavs.


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Post by: MakeItRain on June 17, 2021, 06:57:36 PM
LOL at a tout forcing a NBA GM and head coach out
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Post by: MakeItRain on June 17, 2021, 09:34:01 PM
I don't know how people respect James Harden. I might hate him more than any basketball player ever. Fraudster.

https://twitter.com/WrigleyFieId/status/1405702671173095428
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Post by: stunted on June 19, 2021, 12:25:18 AM
Good for clippers. I want to like the Jazz but their fans have a bad reputation
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Post by: chum1 on June 19, 2021, 07:27:23 AM
When I think about Jazz fans, I think about the Stockton/Malone teams in the playoffs and the TV broadcast going to commercial and a camera shot of the crowd full of white haired old ladies and other churchgoer looking types wholesomely clapping in time to Pump Up the Jam.
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Post by: stunted on June 21, 2021, 11:54:33 AM
are the suns the team to root for? i think chris paul deserves a ring. i didn't like him before with all the whining and teacher's pet vibe he gave off. but i admire what he's doing, taking each situation in stride and made the best of it.
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Post by: Skipper44 on June 21, 2021, 12:24:33 PM
i say yes to the Suns - even without CP they are the most fun to watch team left in the playoffs.  Only the Hawks are close but Trae's flopping and petulant bs make it tough to enjoy all of Collins & Cappella's DOBs.

Mil and LAC are just the best at the moment of the slow, no movement, stand in the corner iso ball that is way too common in today's NBA
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Post by: michigancat on June 21, 2021, 12:32:21 PM
I love Trae Young so much. Hawks all the way.
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Post by: Trim on June 21, 2021, 12:41:37 PM
Too much trash in the Suns crowd now.
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Post by: stunted on June 21, 2021, 02:35:52 PM
atlanta winning would be fun just cause how f-ing weird it would be
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Post by: Cire on June 21, 2021, 02:43:54 PM
Fear the deer


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Post by: MakeItRain on June 21, 2021, 05:19:45 PM
Too much trash in the Suns crowd now.

It's really odd, even suns in 4 guy gives me conflicting feelings.

Go Bucks.
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Post by: Skipper44 on June 21, 2021, 07:09:16 PM
Too much trash in the Suns crowd now.

It's really odd, even suns in 4 guy gives me conflicting feelings.

Go Bucks.
my Linkedin stalking suggests he is a pretty typical CU trustifarian so the conflict is real (at least for me)
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Post by: MakeItRain on June 21, 2021, 11:21:47 PM
Too much trash in the Suns crowd now.

It's really odd, even suns in 4 guy gives me conflicting feelings.

Go Bucks.
my Linkedin stalking suggests he is a pretty typical CU trustifarian so the conflict is real (at least for me)

Heard him on barstool and he's a massive tool, the dude he gave the beats to was an even bigger tool.
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Post by: Trim on June 21, 2021, 11:41:20 PM
The trash are the Suns fans now trying to go viral fighting 25-1 in their own arena.
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Post by: ChiComCat on June 22, 2021, 08:47:09 AM
I enjoy Suns in 4 guy because there was enough video that seemed to justify it (including the video of the guy who got beat making excuses afterwards).  I don't need to hear his takes on barstool though

Agree that whatever was happening on the concourse of the Clips game was incredibly trashy and lame.
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Post by: nicname on June 22, 2021, 09:22:59 AM
Nicname fan/fun meter 2021 Conference Finals edition

1. Suns - Fun team, great uniforms (especially the black ones). Great ball movement and playmaking. Awesome crowd atmosphere.

2. Clippers - more like able than last years clippers by miles. Showing grit w/o Leonard. Ty Lue > Doc???

3. Hawks - Trae Young is cool and fun. Don’t know much. Haven’t seen them much.

4. Bucks - Snooze button imo. Nice job knocking out the Nets tho. I’ve never bought into the Bucks. Just boring all around.
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Post by: Trim on June 22, 2021, 11:12:33 AM
1. Suns - great uniforms (especially the black ones). Awesome crowd atmosphere.

:dubious:  :dubious:

2. Clippers - more like able than last years clippers by miles. Showing grit w/o Leonard. Ty Lue > Doc???

"Playoff P," Pat Bev and one of the druggie Morrises? :dubious:  Everyone's > Doc.

I'm with the Hawks.
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Post by: michigancat on June 22, 2021, 11:56:34 AM
https://twitter.com/TheAthletic/status/1406819552852279305

plus Trae taking a bow at MSG

:lol:
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Post by: ChiComCat on June 23, 2021, 09:20:09 AM
Ayton  :love:
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Post by: Skipper44 on June 23, 2021, 09:40:35 AM
DOB ftw - I like where nicname & myself are itt
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Post by: 8manpick on June 23, 2021, 01:17:16 PM
That was a great game, but the replay nonsense really ruined the experience
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Post by: nicname on June 23, 2021, 01:22:56 PM
That was a great game, but the replay nonsense really ruined the experience

Totally. Good for the Suns that they were able to overcome the frame-by-frame of the ball last touching Booker's fingers on the poke away by Beverly. NCAA and NBA need to re-write the rule interpretation to adjust to modern technology. A poke away that ends up out of bounds has always remained with the offense unless it hits off the offensive players body on the way out.
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Post by: ChiComCat on June 23, 2021, 02:31:47 PM
That was a great game, but the replay nonsense really ruined the experience

Totally. Good for the Suns that they were able to overcome the frame-by-frame of the ball last touching Booker's fingers on the poke away by Beverly. NCAA and NBA need to re-write the rule interpretation to adjust to modern technology. A poke away that ends up out of bounds has always remained with the offense unless it hits off the offensive players body on the way out.

I was more annoyed at stopping a play so they could go back and review to give Booker an offensive foul, all based on how big of a show Pat Beverley put on.  Call it on the court if you want to review it but don't stop a play to then decide if you want to make a call. 

I'm hoping the NBA will be about done with this crew.  They're atrocious and Foster hates CP3 so it can only help the Suns.
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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 23, 2021, 09:46:04 PM
Holy crap! This is great!
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Post by: michigancat on June 24, 2021, 01:07:47 AM
Yep, the NBA is the best
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Post by: ChiComCat on June 24, 2021, 08:17:20 AM
Trae's ability to not give a eff is exactly what Giannis needs
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Post by: ChiComCat on June 24, 2021, 08:17:39 AM
Also, his outside shot would help too
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Post by: nicname on June 24, 2021, 11:41:04 AM
The NBA truly is FANtastic.
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Post by: pissclams on June 29, 2021, 07:52:44 PM
what the hell happened to the eastern conference
we’re talking about the best that the east can offer is the bucks and the hawks?

we’re talking about the conference that birthed detroit’s three-peat, jordan’s bulls, bird’s celtics, john starks and patrick rough ridin' ewing.  this is embarrassing, don’t @ me with how great the nba is. the nba I referenced was great and gtfo of my lawn
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Post by: chum1 on June 29, 2021, 08:03:56 PM
Not counting the years that the Lakers, Warriors, and Spurs won, the Eastern Conference has won 24 out of the last 25 championships. That's DOMINANT!
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Post by: stunted on June 29, 2021, 11:45:44 PM
You transport any of those teams to the present, they’d get wrecked by the hornets
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Post by: pissclams on June 30, 2021, 07:47:44 AM
Not counting the years that the Lakers, Warriors, and Spurs won, the Eastern Conference has won 24 out of the last 25 championships. That's DOMINANT!
but they suck

You transport any of those teams to the present, they’d get wrecked by the hornets

absolutely wrong.  next, you're going to tell me that lebron is the goat.
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Post by: ChiComCat on July 01, 2021, 08:15:45 AM
Hey Pat Beverly and the Clippers
(https://media.giphy.com/media/9Rp27Gpwjx1n2/giphy.gif)
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Post by: pissclams on July 01, 2021, 08:28:11 AM
i'm glad the suns won, they'll win the champy
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Post by: stunted on July 02, 2021, 04:44:04 AM
the injuries suck but it's been fun watching playoffs where anything can happen, and seeing new faces having a chance at it all. superteams :zzz:
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Post by: MakeItRain on July 02, 2021, 02:20:24 PM
the injuries suck but it's been fun watching playoffs where anything can happen, and seeing new faces having a chance at it all. superteams :zzz:

If Giannis doesn't come back the finals will be a sweep.
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Post by: dal9 on July 02, 2021, 07:12:23 PM
the injuries suck but it's been fun watching playoffs where anything can happen, and seeing new faces having a chance at it all. superteams :zzz:

If Giannis doesn't come back the finals will be a sweep.
pretty bold statement after last night's game
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Post by: MakeItRain on July 02, 2021, 09:39:37 PM
the injuries suck but it's been fun watching playoffs where anything can happen, and seeing new faces having a chance at it all. superteams :zzz:

If Giannis doesn't come back the finals will be a sweep.
pretty bold statement after last night's game

Last night? That was the hawks without their best player and the suns are better than the hawks even if they had young.
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Post by: chum1 on July 06, 2021, 10:18:41 PM
The Phoenix fans are hyped.
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Post by: nicname on July 06, 2021, 11:06:05 PM
The Phoenix fans are hyped.

Their team is pretty rad. Uniforms are great. City is hype. I hope and believe they will be really good for awhile. Phoenix is cool. If vacation in Phoenix.
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Post by: _33 on July 07, 2021, 02:44:21 PM
The Phoenix fans are hyped.

Their team is pretty rad. Uniforms are great. City is hype. I hope and believe they will be really good for awhile. Phoenix is cool. If vacation in Phoenix.

Well they sucked complete crap before Chris Paul and now they rule complete crap with Chris Paul so if they want to be good for a long time they will need to replace him in the next couple years since he is one hundred years old.
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Post by: Skipper44 on July 07, 2021, 03:25:22 PM
The Phoenix fans are hyped.

Their team is pretty rad. Uniforms are great. City is hype. I hope and believe they will be really good for awhile. Phoenix is cool. If vacation in Phoenix.

Well they sucked complete crap before Chris Paul and now they rule complete crap with Chris Paul so if they want to be good for a long time they will need to replace him in the next couple years since he is one hundred years old.
people forget but PHX was the only team to go undereated in the bubble AND they did it with out Chris Paul!!

but seriously i agree 100% CP3 has been exactly what the Suns needed but PHX has been a solidly above  average franchise, especially in the superior Western conference
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Post by: ChiComCat on July 08, 2021, 08:15:24 AM
They finally drafted well to get some talent to go around Booker in Bridges and Ayton.  Ayton and Cam Johnson have made giant steps in this playoff alone.  Between that and Monty Williams, Phoenix got to a point where they were good enough to be attractive to Paul and he took them to another level.

I think one of the best things that they've done is develop Cam Payne to be the backup.  He pushes the ball and largely creates chaos which is great with a second unit as well as a good complement to Paul who is typically more methodical.  I'm worried they might think he is the answer post-Paul though and I think part of his success comes from that change of pace.
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Post by: nicname on July 08, 2021, 08:48:22 AM
Right on Chi, it’s cool that they’ve bucked modern conventional wisdom as well. Not only are they the best passing team in basketball, but going with a true center like Ayton dominating pick and rolls and having a pair of guards that carve teams up from the midrange is really fun to watch. They’re abusing Lopez in the the Bucks drop defense.

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Post by: _33 on July 09, 2021, 09:22:56 AM
Well they were 34-39 before the bubble and they were 19-63 in 18-19.  Then 51-21 this season.  Chris Paul has made a huge difference.
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Post by: ChiComCat on July 09, 2021, 10:14:27 AM
Well they were 34-39 before the bubble and they were 19-63 in 18-19.  Then 51-21 this season.  Chris Paul has made a huge difference.

Absolutely, I didn't mean to downplay that.  I just think they built the infrastructure that was attractive and capable to be changed by Paul by improving from 19-63 to 34-39 + the bubble 8.
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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 14, 2021, 10:37:53 PM
What a clown show!
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Post by: Cire on July 14, 2021, 10:47:51 PM
The Booker thing was incredible

Glad they lost


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Post by: stunted on July 16, 2021, 11:49:36 AM
dame gone, all the talk of loyalty
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Post by: stunted on July 17, 2021, 10:34:39 PM
God damn, that gutsy oop was insane. Crazy how it once looked like Suns were destined to win it all
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Post by: DaBigTrain on July 17, 2021, 10:35:34 PM
WOW!
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Post by: nicname on July 17, 2021, 10:43:40 PM
Holy crap this finals is great.
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Post by: MakeItRain on July 18, 2021, 12:55:48 AM
https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/status/1416613646415826947
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Post by: DaBigTrain on July 20, 2021, 10:00:12 PM
Got a good game going to the 4th quarter!
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Post by: 8manpick on July 20, 2021, 10:10:31 PM
Great series
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Post by: waks on July 20, 2021, 11:02:38 PM
Wish it had gone to seven but it was refreshing seeing two teams in it that never make it. Seemed like Chris Paul kind of sucked but his stats would suggest otherwise.
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Post by: nicname on July 20, 2021, 11:20:23 PM
Bucks and Milwaukee both very likeable
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Post by: stunted on July 20, 2021, 11:23:07 PM
i bet logan landers is celebrating this win rn :Woot:
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Post by: chum1 on July 21, 2021, 06:31:58 AM
https://twitter.com/Giannis_An34/status/1004553970709196802
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Post by: pissclams on July 21, 2021, 11:20:14 AM
his thumbs have #longbones
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Post by: waks on July 21, 2021, 12:11:38 PM
his thumbs have #longbones
Is that a pint glass?  :eek:
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Post by: Cire on July 21, 2021, 12:18:48 PM
There are an incredible amount of adorable giannis stories out there. The movie will be great

https://twitter.com/greydydiaz/status/1417866440514883589?s=21


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Post by: stunted on July 21, 2021, 12:51:07 PM
prime giannis or prime lebron?

i go prime giannis. winning first title younger and with his original team. better stats (less assists but way more rebounds). better defense.

i just think he won't have the same longevity.
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Post by: Cire on July 21, 2021, 03:51:45 PM
Giannis for those reasons


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Post by: ChiComCat on July 21, 2021, 04:02:44 PM
I'm sad that my Suns lost but I don't have the capacity to hate the Bucks.  Good for them.  Hardly an unlikeable player amongst them.
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Post by: Skipper44 on July 21, 2021, 04:12:00 PM
prime giannis or prime lebron?

i go prime giannis. winning first title younger and with his original team. better stats (less assists but way more rebounds). better defense.

i just think he won't have the same longevity.
Giannis seems to be a “better” teammate but I think peak Lebron’s ability to create for others and defend elite perimeter players makes him superior.  Regardless, they are in a class by themselves for the type of athletic plays they have made
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Post by: stunted on July 21, 2021, 04:55:35 PM
But have you considered how cool Giannis is and how Lebron is super corny

I'm sad that my Suns lost but I don't have the capacity to hate the Bucks.  Good for them.  Hardly an unlikeable player amongst them.

In hindsight I should have rooted for the bucks. Booker Paul and Crowder are just so whiny. Great to see Lopez win, he seems nice
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Post by: nicname on July 21, 2021, 05:15:36 PM
I'm sad that my Suns lost but I don't have the capacity to hate the Bucks.  Good for them.  Hardly an unlikeable player amongst them.

As a Suns bandwagon rider, fully agreed. Best feel good champ since Dallas, and prob Detroit before that
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Post by: CHONGS on July 21, 2021, 05:27:50 PM
Can you imagine Space Jam with Giannis?
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Post by: michigancat on July 21, 2021, 05:28:31 PM
prime giannis or prime lebron?

i go prime giannis. winning first title younger and with his original team. better stats (less assists but way more rebounds). better defense.

i just think he won't have the same longevity.
Giannis seems to be a “better” teammate but I think peak Lebron’s ability to create for others and defend elite perimeter players makes him superior.  Regardless, they are in a class by themselves for the type of athletic plays they have made

I think everyone should be done comparing players across eras even though they won't. (and yes peak LeBron and peak Giannis were very different eras). The game has just changed too much over time for it to make sense.
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Post by: Cire on July 21, 2021, 07:48:48 PM
prime giannis or prime lebron?

i go prime giannis. winning first title younger and with his original team. better stats (less assists but way more rebounds). better defense.

i just think he won't have the same longevity.
Giannis seems to be a “better” teammate but I think peak Lebron’s ability to create for others and defend elite perimeter players makes him superior.  Regardless, they are in a class by themselves for the type of athletic plays they have made

I think everyone should be done comparing players across eras even though they won't. (and yes peak LeBron and peak Giannis were very different eras). The game has just changed too much over time for it to make sense.
Agree


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Post by: waks on July 22, 2021, 12:08:22 AM
I'm sad that my Suns lost but I don't have the capacity to hate the Bucks.  Good for them.  Hardly an unlikeable player amongst them.
Disagree. I don't like Portis or Middleton but that could just be that I had money on the Suns to cover.
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Post by: MakeItRain on July 22, 2021, 12:12:54 AM
prime giannis or prime lebron?

i go prime giannis. winning first title younger and with his original team. better stats (less assists but way more rebounds). better defense.

i just think he won't have the same longevity.
Giannis seems to be a “better” teammate

I don't even rock with LeBron, but
(https://www.memesmonkey.com/images/memesmonkey/8a/8aa13adb0ffc52ac563ea4cec680e2d5.jpeg)
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Post by: stunted on July 23, 2021, 01:47:52 PM
He’s quit on his team a couple times, is a sore loser.

Look at the leadership here by Giannis, teaching his teammates to stay humble  :love:

https://youtu.be/YAJrFW83j5Q
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Post by: Trim on July 23, 2021, 02:43:01 PM
:lol:
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Post by: Cire on July 25, 2021, 10:02:46 AM
Haha


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Post by: stunted on July 31, 2021, 08:36:13 AM
USA-Czech is the first I’ve watched, and the game is so much different than the NBA. Less fouls and flopping, the NBA is such a crap product
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Post by: stunted on August 11, 2021, 02:57:14 AM
https://www.thescore.com/nba/news/2189346

amazing story. from pistons blogger scoring 2 ppg as a high school senior to the nba
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Post by: dal9 on August 11, 2021, 12:17:39 PM
 :thumbsup:
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Post by: stunted on September 27, 2021, 07:34:54 PM
this whole antivax thing by a few players is very  :bwpopcorn:

really curious what's going to happen.
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Post by: Trim on September 27, 2021, 08:01:21 PM
Nike should cut Kyrie.
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Post by: kim carnes on September 27, 2021, 09:47:13 PM
kyrie and wiggins won’t be able to play in home games
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Post by: Trim on September 27, 2021, 09:53:41 PM
I still haven't seen the rationale for why visiting unchip'd can play at GSW/NYK/BKN.
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Post by: michigancat on September 28, 2021, 06:48:10 AM
I still haven't seen the rationale for why visiting unchip'd can play at GSW/NYK/BKN.

Yeah it's really weird
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Post by: stunted on September 29, 2021, 12:17:30 AM
https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1442989152643940355

pretty harsh. hope they enforce it, i think they will. kyrie is a star but doubt he has enough pull especially given he's a weirdo
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Post by: MakeItRain on September 29, 2021, 02:15:53 AM
I just listened to Wiggins comments to the media, and lol, who in the hell does he think he is?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on September 29, 2021, 12:28:38 PM
I’m just surprised the most apathetic player in the NBA cares about some issue like vaccines so much.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on September 29, 2021, 01:29:46 PM
Wiggins now has some support.

https://twitter.com/tedcruz/status/1443269646006767622
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on September 29, 2021, 09:17:04 PM
Wiggins now has some support.

https://twitter.com/tedcruz/status/1443269646006767622

lol, Jonathan Isaac is so happy on parler right now.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on October 01, 2021, 07:19:39 PM
Kyrie will refuse it, lose 20 million, and try (and fail) at becoming the Kaepernick of the antivax movement. Calling it now.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on October 03, 2021, 09:40:30 PM
I just listened to Wiggins comments to the media, and lol, who in the hell does he think he is?

A deeply religious man.  In fact, the only belief he holds deeper is not losing checks for missing home games.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on October 04, 2021, 01:45:16 PM
Isaac seemed to give a pretty well-reasoned answered when asked about his decision not to get chipped.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pissclams on October 04, 2021, 03:44:01 PM
i wonder what he said
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on October 04, 2021, 04:54:48 PM
i wonder what he said

Isaac?

https://twitter.com/ClayTravis/status/1442852144646922246?s=20

Note: This Travis tweet is the only video I could find of Isaac's response that didn't also include several minutes of some youtuber giving their opinion on it.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on October 04, 2021, 05:04:17 PM
i wonder what he said

Isaac?

https://twitter.com/ClayTravis/status/1442852144646922246?s=20

Note: This Travis tweet is the only video I could find of Isaac's response that didn't also include several minutes of some youtuber giving their opinion on it.

that was terrible and full of incorrect data. also eff him for acting like it's about loving someone who disagrees with you
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on October 04, 2021, 08:31:35 PM
also, I think the worst possible reason someone has given for not getting vaxxed is because people call them idiots for not getting vaxxed
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on October 04, 2021, 09:48:42 PM
Quote
He explained after the game he used the moment to pray and he felt kneeling would not fix the problems in the world. He explained to reporters his belief that the world’s problems could only be solved through coming together in prayer.

I have doubts he would have gotten the vaccine even if he never had covid before.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on October 04, 2021, 11:11:31 PM
:Yuck:

Quote
Recovery: Isaac tore his ACL on Aug. 2, 2020, in a regular-season seeding game shortly after the 2019-20 season resumed in Orlando. It was only his second game back from a hyperextended left knee, which kept him out for 31 games. "Recovery has been great," Isaac told reporters during the Magic's media day last week. "... Markelle [Fultz] has been right beside me each and every day so we've been able to feed off each other. I'm seeing great progress not just with my knee, but just with my game overall."

Return: Isaac's return to the floor remains unclear. "I will not elaborate on timelines," Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman said on media day, noting that both Isaac and Fultz are coming along well in rehab.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32301091/nba-preseason-injury-updates-klay-zion-kawhi-more
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on October 05, 2021, 11:03:07 AM
also, I think the worst possible reason someone has given for not getting vaxxed is because people call them idiots for not getting vaxxed

I've been getting particularly annoyed with the "Why do people want me to vaxxed so badly?  Seems fishy" people
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on October 05, 2021, 11:56:38 AM
I just listened to Wiggins comments to the media, and lol, who in the hell does he think he is?

A deeply religious man.  In fact, the only belief he holds deeper is not losing checks for missing home games.

:lol:

Quote
"It's not really something we believe in as a family," he said. "They know that I had to. It came down to get the vaccination or don't play basketball. I'm 26. I have two kids. I want more kids. I'm trying to do something that will generate as much money as I can for my kids and my future kids, [create] generational wealth. So, I took the gamble, took the risk, and hopefully, I'm good."

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32341148/warriors-andrew-wiggins-explains-decision-get-covid-19-vaccine-options-were-get-vaccinated-not-play-nba
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pissclams on October 05, 2021, 08:06:36 PM
fortunately his religion is ok with having children out of wedlock
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 05, 2021, 10:07:23 PM
lol
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on October 10, 2021, 10:34:27 PM
Kyrie is really going to let down his best bud KD and lose 20 million dollars because of Instagram conspiracy theories
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on October 11, 2021, 07:39:32 AM
Kyrie is really going to let down his best bud KD and lose 20 million dollars because of Instagram conspiracy theories
It's so bizarre. And everyone on the Nets is like "welp what are you gonna do? :dunno:"
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on October 11, 2021, 07:04:26 PM
Lol their quotes are hilarious. 100% sigh energy. Have to dance around his feelings so much.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on October 12, 2021, 10:25:13 AM
:bwpopcorn:

https://twitter.com/AlbaneseLaura/status/1447942384365486085
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on October 12, 2021, 10:42:31 AM
:bwpopcorn:

https://twitter.com/AlbaneseLaura/status/1447942384365486085

Good. It's like when my mom was super against getting the vaccine I told her very bluntly that I was done arguing with her about getting it or not, but if she wants to make that personal choice to not get it, then she will have to live with the consequences. The consequences included not going to my grandpas 90th birthday party or holding her nieces newborn. She ended up getting it in part because I was so blunt about it and I was very happy she did.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on October 12, 2021, 11:07:22 AM
:bwpopcorn:

https://twitter.com/AlbaneseLaura/status/1447942384365486085

Good. It's like when my mom was super against getting the vaccine I told her very bluntly that I was done arguing with her about getting it or not, but if she wants to make that personal choice to not get it, then she will have to live with the consequences. The consequences included not going to my grandpas 90th birthday party or holding her nieces newborn. She ended up getting it in part because I was so blunt about it and I was very happy she did.

Both are "personal decisions" but still impact other people. I'm sure you and your grandpa wanted your mom to attend his birthday and your sibling wanted her to meet your niece. I'm glad she got the shot but not doing that would have been really hurtful to her family.

Likewise, Kyrie is making his team worse and hurting his teammates' livelihoods. I mean they'll all be fine, but it's a "personal decision" that impacts an awful lot of people.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on October 14, 2021, 12:39:44 AM
 :jerk:

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32394146/nba-website-offers-glimpse-uniform-matchups-2021-22-season
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on November 03, 2021, 09:32:37 PM
officially jumping on the warriors bandwagon

#dubs4lyfe
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on November 03, 2021, 09:35:01 PM
:jerk:

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32394146/nba-website-offers-glimpse-uniform-matchups-2021-22-season

the worst
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on November 05, 2021, 11:59:42 PM
officially jumping on the warriors bandwagon

#dubs4lyfe

scoot over i'm getting in
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on November 06, 2021, 06:54:18 AM
Imagine if they had LaMelo.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Cire on November 06, 2021, 08:34:33 AM
Can’t root for anyone with klay on the team


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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on November 06, 2021, 08:41:37 AM
Can’t root for anyone with klay on the team


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Honestly what the eff is wrong with you
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kim carnes on November 06, 2021, 01:01:03 PM
Can’t root for anyone with klay on the team


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Uhhh… what
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Winters on November 06, 2021, 05:11:45 PM
Heat vs. Warriors final is going to be a lot of fun. @Stevesie60
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Skipper44 on November 07, 2021, 08:53:48 PM
Can’t root for anyone with klay on the team


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Honestly what the eff is wrong with you
i am note cire but i guess it has to do with this
https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/2929065-klay-thompson-roasts-rodney-mcgruder-on-video-before-tunnel-altercation.amp.html (https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/2929065-klay-thompson-roasts-rodney-mcgruder-on-video-before-tunnel-altercation.amp.html)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on November 07, 2021, 08:55:16 PM
Heat vs. Warriors final is going to be a lot of fun. @Stevesie60

For me, yes
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on November 09, 2021, 01:29:24 AM
https://mobile.twitter.com/joelrushnba/status/1457928022028283909?s=21

F the Morris twins
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 8manpick on November 09, 2021, 09:59:02 AM
https://mobile.twitter.com/joelrushnba/status/1457928022028283909?s=21

F the Morris twins
Hell yeah
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on November 09, 2021, 10:22:40 AM
https://twitter.com/basketballtalk/status/1458104493615239175
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on November 09, 2021, 11:33:42 PM
That's not the kind of smoke you want.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on November 13, 2021, 08:49:45 AM
Dubs going dumb on everyone this season. Curry looking like the MVP.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on November 16, 2021, 10:23:14 PM
For one game I want to see Steph go for 100
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on November 23, 2021, 10:04:15 AM
did anyone else really hope Isaiah Stewart would make it to Lebron? Would've been great to see IMO
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 23, 2021, 08:59:29 PM
did anyone else really hope Isaiah Stewart would make it to Lebron? Would've been great to see IMO

No, not really. Seemed a bit performative to me
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on December 04, 2021, 11:25:23 AM
LOL pretty adorable Jokic vid

https://twitter.com/TheMeadowlands/status/1467141130961801219
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: steve dave on December 08, 2021, 08:55:17 PM
I went to a Boston v. Sixers game in Boston the other day and it was my first NBA game. It was super fun! Like, I've been to lots of NFL games and it's not really my scene and I've been to NHL games and they are an experience but, again, kind of a pain in my ass. I can definitely see myself being an NBA going to games guy based on this one single experience if I lived within walking distance!

OF NOTE:
1. Boston fans are super nice. Just all friendly and chill.
2. Getting into and out of the arena was even less of a pain in the ass then getting into and out of Kauffman. It was a full arena and it never felt annoyingly busy or crowded.
3. Bought lil steve dave a stuffed larry bird and a tatum jersey at the game. He wore the jersey to school the day I got back and my wife was telling me he was asking alexa what the score was of the game the entire night while I was there after he found out I was going.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on December 08, 2021, 10:39:56 PM
Did you take the T to get there? TD Bank Garden is cool, downtown Boston is awesome. Next time you find yourself there, Boston's North end is very close to the arena and you'll find some of America's best Italian restaurants there.

C's fans are really cool, they don't act like Red Sox and Patriots fans, obviously there is a lot of crossover, but Celtics games are a different vibe, even when they are really good, which they aren't now
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on December 09, 2021, 08:23:14 AM
I went to a Boston v. Sixers game in Boston the other day and it was my first NBA game. It was super fun! Like, I've been to lots of NFL games and it's not really my scene and I've been to NHL games and they are an experience but, again, kind of a pain in my ass. I can definitely see myself being an NBA going to games guy based on this one single experience if I lived within walking distance!

OF NOTE:
1. Boston fans are super nice. Just all friendly and chill.
2. Getting into and out of the arena was even less of a pain in the ass then getting into and out of Kauffman. It was a full arena and it never felt annoyingly busy or crowded.
3. Bought lil steve dave a stuffed larry bird and a tatum jersey at the game. He wore the jersey to school the day I got back and my wife was telling me he was asking alexa what the score was of the game the entire night while I was there after he found out I was going.

What an eclectic collection of favorite teams that child will have.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Skipper44 on December 09, 2021, 09:59:33 AM
he was asking alexa what the score was of the game the entire night while I was there after he found out I was going.
this made my morning
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: steve dave on December 10, 2021, 01:34:05 PM
Did you take the T to get there? TD Bank Garden is cool, downtown Boston is awesome. Next time you find yourself there, Boston's North end is very close to the arena and you'll find some of America's best Italian restaurants there.

C's fans are really cool, they don't act like Red Sox and Patriots fans, obviously there is a lot of crossover, but Celtics games are a different vibe, even when they are really good, which they aren't now

We were staying at the Liberty (pretty rad hotel) so we just walked.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: steve dave on December 10, 2021, 01:40:14 PM
I went to a Boston v. Sixers game in Boston the other day and it was my first NBA game. It was super fun! Like, I've been to lots of NFL games and it's not really my scene and I've been to NHL games and they are an experience but, again, kind of a pain in my ass. I can definitely see myself being an NBA going to games guy based on this one single experience if I lived within walking distance!

OF NOTE:
1. Boston fans are super nice. Just all friendly and chill.
2. Getting into and out of the arena was even less of a pain in the ass then getting into and out of Kauffman. It was a full arena and it never felt annoyingly busy or crowded.
3. Bought lil steve dave a stuffed larry bird and a tatum jersey at the game. He wore the jersey to school the day I got back and my wife was telling me he was asking alexa what the score was of the game the entire night while I was there after he found out I was going.

What an eclectic collection of favorite teams that child will have.

lmao, yes. His lineup is:

MLB: Astros (his name starts with "H" and at the age of about 3 he became aware of a team with a giant "H" in their logo)
NFL: Bucs (liked them before they won the super bowl because his flag football team was the Patriots so he was a patriots fan but then they traded Brady so he became a Bucs fan. Then they won the super bowl while we were at Disney World and Gronk came to the Magic Kingdom but we were at Hollywood Studios that day but still pretty cool!)
NBA: Celtics (see thread)
NHL: Not really aware of the sport yet
College sports: KSU all (obviously)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: steve dave on December 10, 2021, 01:41:01 PM
He's also like the rusty/chum1 of sports fans in that he likes to root against whatever everyone else likes.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on December 10, 2021, 02:23:01 PM
He's also like the rusty/chum1 of sports fans in that he likes to root against whatever everyone else likes.

He'll be a great K-State fan
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on December 10, 2021, 02:25:31 PM
He's also like the rusty/chum1 of sports fans in that he likes to root against whatever everyone else likes.

He'll be a great K-State fan

yes it set me up well for a life of Oakland A's/Crystal Palace fandom. Astros and Celts and Brady are a little too good for my taste but they are all well hated at least.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: steve dave on December 10, 2021, 07:42:05 PM
He's also like the rusty/chum1 of sports fans in that he likes to root against whatever everyone else likes.

He'll be a great K-State fan

yes it set me up well for a life of Oakland A's/Crystal Palace fandom. Astros and Celts and Brady are a little too good for my taste but they are all well hated at least.

the astros are the most hated team in baseball. and baseball has the evil empire!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on December 20, 2021, 09:42:46 AM
Love it

https://twitter.com/KDTrey5/status/1472926334234107904
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Institutional Control on January 05, 2022, 10:13:28 PM
I don’t think I’ll ever love another athlete as much as I  love Dirk.

(https://media2.giphy.com/media/YlkCKp0EttSa7jxg6y/giphy.gif)


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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Institutional Control on January 05, 2022, 10:14:02 PM
I teared up a little during the number retirement ceremony.


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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on January 05, 2022, 10:16:58 PM
he was great on punk'd
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 06, 2022, 01:30:37 AM
KG was better
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Winters on January 06, 2022, 04:54:09 PM
KG was better
KG never had a 2011 playoffs.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on March 11, 2022, 10:58:30 PM
Wow I move to SA and this happens.

https://twitter.com/nba/status/1502499037773189120
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on March 12, 2022, 09:09:08 PM
https://twitter.com/jmettt/status/1502820394700529670

bruh
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on March 13, 2022, 07:35:24 PM
:dubious:

https://twitter.com/kpelton/status/1503147171394187265

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kid In the Hall on March 31, 2022, 10:29:11 AM
Might be luked, but Sneed got the call-up for the Jazz a couple of weeks ago. I had no idea until I randomly looked at a box score from the other day...

https://www.nba.com/player/1630270/xavier-sneed
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on April 01, 2022, 11:00:28 AM
That's cool :love:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 01, 2022, 05:34:51 PM
This Warriors-Grizzlies series is going to be SPICY

:love:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 01, 2022, 08:25:35 PM
This Warriors-Grizzlies series is going to be SPICY

:love:

Five games
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on May 02, 2022, 08:40:52 AM
This Warriors-Grizzlies series is going to be SPICY

:love:

Five games

Yeah, I think Memphis had to get that one to have a chance.  Hope I'm wrong!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 02, 2022, 08:58:57 AM
I bet it goes 6
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on May 03, 2022, 09:03:37 PM
This Warriors-Grizzlies series is going to be SPICY

:love:

INDEED.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 03, 2022, 09:29:22 PM
This Warriors-Grizzlies series is going to be SPICY

:love:

INDEED.
LOL Kerr was HOT for his interview. Love it
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 04, 2022, 01:06:42 PM
they are super woke and ratings KICKING ASS.  NFL and others too
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 04, 2022, 01:24:41 PM
they are super woke and ratings KICKING ASS.  NFL and others too

All without bron and the Lakers. Steph has been a much better ratings driver but the media narrative doesn't reflect that. Ja is going to be a ratings driver on the same level of Steph as will Zion if he comes back in shape and healthy.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 04, 2022, 04:15:47 PM
they are super woke and ratings KICKING ASS.  NFL and others too

All without bron and the Lakers. Steph has been a much better ratings driver but the media narrative doesn't reflect that. Ja is going to be a ratings driver on the same level of Steph as will Zion if he comes back in shape and healthy.

yeah I hope we get a couple more Steph vs. Ja series. SOOOOO fun.

(and after last night I think there's a good chance for 5 games, warriors shot like doodoo and Ja had 47)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on May 04, 2022, 05:30:00 PM
Great playoffs!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on May 04, 2022, 10:24:16 PM
So many enjoyable teams this season.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on May 05, 2022, 08:23:18 AM
The Suns might be the best 4th quarter team ever.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kim carnes on May 05, 2022, 12:49:37 PM
they are super woke and ratings KICKING ASS.  NFL and others too

All without bron and the Lakers. Steph has been a much better ratings driver but the media narrative doesn't reflect that. Ja is going to be a ratings driver on the same level of Steph as will Zion if he comes back in shape and healthy.

yeah I hope we get a couple more Steph vs. Ja series. SOOOOO fun.

(and after last night I think there's a good chance for 5 games, warriors shot like doodoo and Ja had 47)

to be fair, the grizzlies shot even worse and 3 of their 4 best players played like ass or were ejected
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: steve dave on May 13, 2022, 10:04:08 PM
I went to a Boston v. Sixers game in Boston the other day and it was my first NBA game. It was super fun! Like, I've been to lots of NFL games and it's not really my scene and I've been to NHL games and they are an experience but, again, kind of a pain in my ass. I can definitely see myself being an NBA going to games guy based on this one single experience if I lived within walking distance!

OF NOTE:
1. Boston fans are super nice. Just all friendly and chill.
2. Getting into and out of the arena was even less of a pain in the ass then getting into and out of Kauffman. It was a full arena and it never felt annoyingly busy or crowded.
3. Bought lil steve dave a stuffed larry bird and a tatum jersey at the game. He wore the jersey to school the day I got back and my wife was telling me he was asking alexa what the score was of the game the entire night while I was there after he found out I was going.

folks, dad of the year over here
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Winters on May 16, 2022, 12:48:06 PM
Heat vs. Warriors final is going to be a lot of fun. @Stevesie60
:Wha:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: GregKSU1027 on May 16, 2022, 12:50:40 PM
Heat vs. Warriors final is going to be a lot of fun. @Stevesie60
:Wha:
Yoohoo this is dope!


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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on May 23, 2022, 10:43:04 AM
officially jumping on the warriors bandwagon

#dubs4lyfe

scoot over i'm getting in

w00t!!!!11!!!! @Stevesie60
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on May 23, 2022, 10:43:55 AM
Heat vs. Warriors final is going to be a lot of fun. @Stevesie60
:Wha:
Yoohoo this is dope!


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 :billdance:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Spracne on May 23, 2022, 01:38:38 PM
Wiggins appears to be a real dude.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on May 23, 2022, 04:23:30 PM
Wiggins appears to be a real dude.

Does this guy make everything about KU or what
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Winters on May 23, 2022, 04:32:38 PM
Wiggins appears to be a real dude.

Does this guy make everything about KU or what
I should ban him.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Spracne on May 23, 2022, 04:40:19 PM
Have you mongos even been watching the playoffs? He absolutely destroyed my Mavs last night.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Winters on May 23, 2022, 04:41:53 PM
Have you mongos even been watching the playoffs? He absolutely destroyed my Mavs last night.
He had a neat dunk for sure.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Spracne on May 23, 2022, 04:43:25 PM
Have you mongos even been watching the playoffs? He absolutely destroyed my Mavs last night.
He had a neat dunk for sure.

En route to 27 points and 11 boards, yes.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on May 23, 2022, 05:06:45 PM
spracne outed as someone who doesn’t listen just waits for his turn to speak.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 23, 2022, 08:35:08 PM
Wiggins appears to be a real dude.

A real dude who is best as the 4th option on a team.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Spracne on May 24, 2022, 03:00:11 AM
Wiggins appears to be a real dude.

A real dude who is best as the 4th option on a team.

Yes. He has finally found where he fits in the league. He is not comfortable as a leading dude. Never was, even at KU. But his role on the Warriors suits him. He doesn't feel the pressure to be "the dude," just a dude. And now, a potential champy dude.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on May 24, 2022, 05:44:28 AM
mir's comment wasn't an invitation to elaborate on it.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Spracne on May 24, 2022, 07:47:35 PM
mir's comment wasn't an invitation to elaborate on it.

My bad. Cool sig.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on May 25, 2022, 11:42:47 PM
It’s really going to be a Celtics Warriors finals. Super random.

But the real question on every kstaters minds is how did university of Kansas basketball player markieff morris do last game?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Spracne on May 25, 2022, 11:46:53 PM
It’s really going to be a Celtics Warriors finals. Super random.

But the real question on every kstaters minds is how did university of Kansas basketball player markieff morris do last game?

Idk. How'd he do? I don't even know if he's in the playoffs or for whom he plays. My previous remarks re: Wiggins had to do with the fact that they were playing my local team. Therefore, I watched. No need to be a huge bitch about it.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on May 26, 2022, 03:03:36 PM
Now he’s overexplaining lol. Like we already know you try your best to make everything about KU. You have potential to be a decent poster but you make everything about KU and get SUPER butthurt when things go slightly bad.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Spracne on May 26, 2022, 03:31:20 PM
I am enraged right now. Make sure to tune in tonight to see if the Golden State Wigginses can punch their ticket to the finals against the Mavs.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on May 26, 2022, 09:40:44 PM
The Warriors are a great story.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on May 27, 2022, 12:54:37 AM
How do the 4th best players on the Warriors and Celtics compare?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pissclams on May 27, 2022, 07:56:53 AM
the celtics are going to beat gsw for the troph
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: steve dave on May 29, 2022, 10:25:48 PM
WOW
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on May 30, 2022, 01:39:34 AM
ECF was great. Kudos to Boston for beating the Jordanesque Butler led Heat. Crazy to think Boston may have not only the best player, but the second best player in the finals. Last time that happened (arguably) Kyrie Irving was the one putting the Warriors to sleep — with a little help from the league.

This Boston crew has been battling for this for awhile now, but the Warriors story arc would be legendary to win this one sans-KD and after all of the injuries.

Gonna be great.

The NBA Playoffs are truly fantastic.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 30, 2022, 08:37:37 AM
The Heat whine more than Putin.  Take the L fam
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on May 30, 2022, 08:41:26 AM
How does Wiggins match up against the Celtics?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pissclams on May 30, 2022, 09:46:49 AM
should be a fun series, boston is going to take it in 6
gsw doesn’t have enough guns to beat boston’s defense
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on June 02, 2022, 03:39:54 PM
Looks like this will be a Finals with uniform integrity.

https://lockervision.nba.com/
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Winters on June 02, 2022, 04:08:25 PM
Unwatchable finals.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on June 02, 2022, 09:52:44 PM
Looks like this will be a Finals with uniform integrity.

https://lockervision.nba.com/

There is hope for humanity.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 02, 2022, 10:34:29 PM
I went to a Boston v. Sixers game in Boston the other day and it was my first NBA game. It was super fun! Like, I've been to lots of NFL games and it's not really my scene and I've been to NHL games and they are an experience but, again, kind of a pain in my ass. I can definitely see myself being an NBA going to games guy based on this one single experience if I lived within walking distance!

OF NOTE:
1. Boston fans are super nice. Just all friendly and chill.
2. Getting into and out of the arena was even less of a pain in the ass then getting into and out of Kauffman. It was a full arena and it never felt annoyingly busy or crowded.
3. Bought lil steve dave a stuffed larry bird and a tatum jersey at the game. He wore the jersey to school the day I got back and my wife was telling me he was asking alexa what the score was of the game the entire night while I was there after he found out I was going.

I would like to point out that since MY visit and MY purchase of a Tatum jersey and stuffed larry bird for MY son the Celtics they have whipped ass. Also the Astros have. lil sd lives a blessed sports life.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on June 03, 2022, 02:22:54 AM
nice game by wiggins
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 03, 2022, 06:21:33 AM
Great game
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on June 03, 2022, 09:32:22 AM
which team should a neutral fan root for? or rather which should a neutral fan root more against?

golden state has the underdog thing, but i don't buy it, with all the success they've had recently they can gtfo with that. but if they win, it makes KD's rings look worse.

boston is more of a homegrown underdog team, tatum and brown are likeable stars and deserve it. but eff boston.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 03, 2022, 10:09:56 AM
which team should a neutral fan root for? or rather which should a neutral fan root more against?

golden state has the underdog thing, but i don't buy it, with all the success they've had recently they can gtfo with that. but if they win, it makes KD's rings look worse.

boston is more of a homegrown underdog team, tatum and brown are likeable stars and deserve it. but eff boston.

golden state fans are tech bros vs boston fans are racists
draymond vs. marcus smart are great players to have on your team but hate to play against
steph/klay and tatum/brown are extremely (and almost equally) likeable
both coaches seem like great guys
tiebreaker might be juan toscano anderson talking trash to Rodney McGruder
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on June 03, 2022, 10:36:18 AM
I kind of like that Brad Stevens was once seen as a boy wonder coach but the Celtics are having the most success, with largely the same group, once they got a new coach
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on June 03, 2022, 10:39:18 AM
last one is a big one. but he's a scrub, and now he's a scrub on the biggest stage, very embarrassing. fanbases are both very spoiled, but tech bros over racists of course.

warriors have wiggins too.

LETS GO WARRIORS, STRENGTH IN NUMBERS (had to google their slogan)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on June 03, 2022, 10:39:47 AM
Celts are elite
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Skipper44 on June 03, 2022, 10:46:55 AM
tiebreaker might be juan toscano anderson talking trash to Rodney McGruder
Klay and Draymond were very mean and condescending to Rod - go celtics
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 03, 2022, 10:48:47 AM
apparently draymond complimented rod on his podcast.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on June 03, 2022, 11:15:25 AM
How do the 4th best players on the Warriors and Celtics compare?

funny i brought this up the other day. this series is truly going to be a battle between the 4th best players. the player for golden state being wiggins. former kansas basketball player.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 03, 2022, 11:21:35 AM
Wiggins and Horford are both pretty quiet humble guys
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pissclams on June 03, 2022, 11:56:36 AM
i like kerr
the celtics are trashy racists
tatum isn’t a celtic, just getting paid by them
gsw is an easy “root for” team, boston isn’t

and lastly, run tmc > *
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on June 03, 2022, 01:01:08 PM
Forgot about Mitch Richmond. Fun fact, he played his last 2 years of college in the same state as Wiggins did
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on June 03, 2022, 01:38:25 PM
5:10      Al Horford makes 27-foot three point jumper (Payton Pritchard assists)   106   103
5:08      Warriors Full timeout   106   103
5:08      Draymond Green enters the game for Otto Porter Jr.   106   103
4:54      Draymond Green bad pass (Al Horford steals)   106   103
4:49      Al Horford makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jayson Tatum assists)   109   103
4:22      Draymond Green misses 31-foot three point jumper   109   103

4:20      Al Horford defensive rebound   109   103
4:09      Payton Pritchard misses 26-foot three point jumper   109   103
4:06      Draymond Green defensive rebound   109   103
3:55      Stephen Curry misses 28-foot step back jumpshot   109   103
3:53      Payton Pritchard defensive rebound   109   103
3:47      Celtics Full timeout   109   103
3:47      Jordan Poole enters the game for Kevon Looney   109   103
3:47      Marcus Smart enters the game for Payton Pritchard   109   103
3:40      Al Horford makes 17-foot jumper (Jayson Tatum assists)   111   103
3:23      Al Horford shooting foul   111   103
3:23      Draymond Green misses free throw 1 of 2   111   103
3:23      Warriors offensive team rebound   111   103
3:23      Draymond Green misses free throw 2 of 2   111   103


MIN   FG    3PT    FT   OREB DREB REB  AST   STL   BLK    TO    PF    +/-   PTS
38    2-12   0-4   0-3     3       8      11       5       2        0         3     6       -1     4
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on June 03, 2022, 02:48:59 PM
apparently draymond complimented rod on his podcast.

recently or back around the incident?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pissclams on June 08, 2022, 08:41:05 PM
what a great start by boston, i love to see basketball being played at such a high level.
the warriors came out looking old, tired, or just off on defense, need to match boston’s intensity because boston came to take this

really want gsw to tie the series
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pissclams on June 08, 2022, 09:12:02 PM
 :Stretcher:  gsw = apollo creed in rocky 4
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pissclams on June 08, 2022, 09:50:57 PM
 :excited: gsw = rocky b?

the 7 point possession  :excited:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Spracne on June 08, 2022, 09:59:30 PM
:excited: gsw = rocky b?

the 7 point possession  :excited:

Yes, Rocky B, said Sampson.

Also, I hate these McIrish bastards.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kim carnes on June 08, 2022, 10:00:44 PM
what a great start by boston, i love to see basketball being played at such a high level.
the warriors came out looking old, tired, or just off on defense, need to match boston’s intensity because boston came to take this

really want gsw to tie the series

The series is tied…
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pissclams on June 08, 2022, 10:04:17 PM
what a great start by boston, i love to see basketball being played at such a high level.
the warriors came out looking old, tired, or just off on defense, need to match boston’s intensity because boston came to take this

really want gsw to tie the series

The series is tied…
i’m working off very little sleep today, my mind’s eye had boston up one.  does my mind need glasses?  lmao
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 08, 2022, 10:07:32 PM
Boston stole one on the road so it feels like they're ahead

Also a 7 point possession LMAO
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 08, 2022, 10:10:01 PM
Warriors deserve to lose based on this fourth. Major woof
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 08, 2022, 10:34:56 PM
celtics (america's team) wow
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Tobias on June 08, 2022, 11:38:22 PM
Yes, Rocky B, said Sampson.

i enjoyed this :thumbs:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kim carnes on June 10, 2022, 08:53:56 PM
Kerr is too big of a bitch to bench draymond when he has no business being on the floor
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on June 10, 2022, 09:21:01 PM
Kerr is too big of a bitch to bench draymond when he has no business being on the floor

Gotta hope he freaks out and gets ejected soon.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kim carnes on June 10, 2022, 10:20:37 PM
Kerr is a clown
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on June 10, 2022, 10:23:11 PM
Kerr is a clown

You PI’d him into getting Draymond out just enough to get this lead. :thumbs:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on June 10, 2022, 10:40:54 PM
Kerr is a clown

You PI’d him into getting Draymond out just enough to get this lead. :thumbs:

That uniform integrity tho!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on June 10, 2022, 11:04:48 PM
Kerr is a clown

You PI’d him into getting Draymond out just enough to get this lead. :thumbs:

That uniform integrity tho!

:love:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 10, 2022, 11:06:21 PM
Steph is the best player ever. What a game
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Cire on June 10, 2022, 11:59:03 PM
His shoes were fire

And Boston got ref’d




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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 11, 2022, 01:35:36 AM
Kerr is a clown
lol
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pissclams on June 13, 2022, 10:26:24 PM
what a night for wiggi and for gsw
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pissclams on June 13, 2022, 10:33:19 PM
wiggi is going to charter a lear jet to kc then shuttle to LFK to rock chalk his ballz off on mass st 2nite

huge game for him, very happy for our hawk buds around the globe
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pissclams on June 13, 2022, 10:44:59 PM
phew unwinding from the game, huh guys?

we’re going to meet up here again soon, gnite nba headz
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 8manpick on June 13, 2022, 10:52:01 PM
That was a fun game!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Spracne on June 13, 2022, 10:59:54 PM
Wiggs is increds. Who would have thought  :sdeek:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on June 13, 2022, 11:10:20 PM
I would have thought for the #1 overall pick he would have had a better career but glad he’s finally around players better than he is
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on June 13, 2022, 11:18:54 PM
Good for wiggins having this success before he dies and goes to hell for getting vaccinated against god’s wishes.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Winters on June 14, 2022, 09:07:47 AM
Good for wiggins having this success before he dies and goes to hell for getting vaccinated against god’s wishes.
T's and P's
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 16, 2022, 10:04:01 PM
Klay Thompson should be investigated for point shaving.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 16, 2022, 10:07:30 PM
I originally liked Tatum but I think he's the biggest whiner to officials in the league
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 16, 2022, 10:08:45 PM
I originally liked Tatum but I think he's the biggest whiner to officials in the league
Love Jaylen Brown though. He's better than I realized.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 16, 2022, 10:09:56 PM
And I like Smart despite the flopping
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 16, 2022, 10:12:39 PM
And I like Smart despite the flopping

Gross, all of it. He'd be such a marketable player if he didn't flop and have shitty dos.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 16, 2022, 10:26:18 PM
Klay should retire on top and go become a gamer or something.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pissclams on June 16, 2022, 10:30:58 PM
wiggi’s defense wow
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: CHONGS on June 16, 2022, 10:42:53 PM
Warriors do it again
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Spracne on June 16, 2022, 10:44:07 PM
Proud of my guy Wiggs.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 16, 2022, 10:47:22 PM
Maple Jordan showed out this series, he probably played better this series than Iggy when they weirdly gave him the MVP.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on June 16, 2022, 10:47:37 PM
 :D

https://twitter.com/TylerIAm/status/1537418544132116480
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 16, 2022, 10:51:20 PM
That's fantastic
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Spracne on June 16, 2022, 10:56:15 PM
lmao. Just an authentic, somewhat shy dude.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Tobias on June 16, 2022, 11:20:59 PM
:tsc:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on June 17, 2022, 05:31:36 PM
Warriors are a treat. Did you hear allay drop that “holy cannoli” last night? He’s such a goober brah!


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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Spracne on June 17, 2022, 05:43:53 PM
:D

https://twitter.com/TylerIAm/status/1537418544132116480

Every time this thread gets bumped, I watch and laugh good naturedly at this 10x. Just a nice guy. He was gifted incredible physical tools, and he might have lived up to the "Maple Jordan" moniker if he'd only been more of a competitive bad person, like Jordan or dax. That's not his personality, though. Glad he found the right fit at GS.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on June 17, 2022, 05:46:58 PM
Klay should retire on top and go become a gamer or something.

Totally.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on June 30, 2022, 02:33:57 PM
:runaway:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 30, 2022, 09:31:23 PM
He might be washed. I don't know how anyone can take Durant, Harden, and Kyrie seriously at this point.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Winters on July 01, 2022, 12:28:14 PM
He might be washed. I don't know how anyone can take Durant, Harden, and Kyrie seriously at this point.

Yeah, I wouldn't give up the house for him.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on July 01, 2022, 03:17:42 PM
harden's alright, durant and irving are clowns
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on July 10, 2022, 03:02:16 AM
omg

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FXRCU_AacAEaPMz?format=jpg&name=medium)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 10, 2022, 08:32:58 AM
I don't get it
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on July 10, 2022, 10:37:12 AM
his whole thing is about preaching loyalty but every offseason he makes passive aggressive statements about potentially leaving. he clearly wants to leave a lot of the time but he's built up the loyalty thing so much that it almost seems like he's stuck in portland because of it. people are bored of it now.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on July 19, 2022, 04:10:50 PM
Good for wiggins having this success before he dies and goes to hell for getting vaccinated against god’s wishes.
T's and P's

He knows.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34268790/golden-state-warriors-andrew-wiggins-regrets-getting-covid-19-vaccine-all-star-title-season
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on July 19, 2022, 04:27:55 PM
Good for wiggins having this success before he dies and goes to hell for getting vaccinated against god’s wishes.
T's and P's

He knows.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34268790/golden-state-warriors-andrew-wiggins-regrets-getting-covid-19-vaccine-all-star-title-season

lol what a colossal dumbass
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Winters on July 19, 2022, 04:37:47 PM
Good for wiggins having this success before he dies and goes to hell for getting vaccinated against god’s wishes.
T's and P's

He knows.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34268790/golden-state-warriors-andrew-wiggins-regrets-getting-covid-19-vaccine-all-star-title-season
:lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 19, 2022, 11:27:24 PM
Good for wiggins having this success before he dies and goes to hell for getting vaccinated against god’s wishes.
T's and P's

He knows.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34268790/golden-state-warriors-andrew-wiggins-regrets-getting-covid-19-vaccine-all-star-title-season

dickhead.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on July 20, 2022, 12:07:45 AM
embarrassed to ever call him a kansan
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on July 25, 2022, 08:59:16 PM
:dubious: @Kat Kid @nicname

https://twitter.com/DetroitPistons/status/1551729289497911297
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kat Kid on July 26, 2022, 11:31:45 AM
Awful
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on July 26, 2022, 12:03:04 PM
Gross at the time. Prob a good one off now.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on July 26, 2022, 12:07:49 PM
Gross at the time. Prob a good one off now.

You already know that’ll be at home against a road team forced to wear white.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on July 26, 2022, 12:11:13 PM
Gross at the time. Prob a good one off now.

You already know that’ll be at home against a road team forced to wear white.

Yes. But at least it’ll be a reg season game no one will watch. Not the damn playoffs. Also, kudos to Boston and GSW for a wonderful finals of integrity.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on July 26, 2022, 12:33:42 PM
It's a great special jersey
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on July 26, 2022, 12:49:34 PM
Also, kudos to Boston and GSW for a wonderful finals of integrity.

 :clap:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 26, 2022, 04:32:13 PM
:dubious: @Kat Kid @nicname

https://twitter.com/DetroitPistons/status/1551729289497911297

Fugly from a fugly era of NBA basketball
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kat Kid on July 26, 2022, 07:13:08 PM
The hornets and magic had baller pin stripes.  The Jazz probably had the best of the goofy logos/bold colors. But that awful logo and the teal were the worst.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on July 26, 2022, 07:25:51 PM
The hornets and magic had baller pin stripes.  The Jazz probably had the best of the goofy logos/bold colors. But that awful logo and the teal were the worst.

Grizzlies, Raptors, >>>

Hornets were great during the NBA Jam era too. Not really same thing tho.

Barkley Phoenix we’re cleaner but similar. Barley Rockets = woof.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on September 07, 2022, 03:27:22 PM
:dubious:

https://twitter.com/JLEdwardsIII/status/1567588630293520384
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 05, 2022, 09:15:19 PM
Godddamnit Dray :frown:
https://twitter.com/YahooSports/status/1577832465254813697
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on October 05, 2022, 10:06:07 PM
:lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 07, 2022, 12:36:48 PM
Safe to say that whoever leaked this is sick of Draymond's crap
https://twitter.com/Phil_Lewis_/status/1578379846627069953
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on October 08, 2022, 08:10:30 AM
Safe to say that whoever leaked this is sick of Draymond's crap

Bob Myers?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on January 13, 2023, 12:58:00 PM
I went to my first NBA game of the year (Nets/Celtics). It's just amazing how good they are, wow. Like I watch a ton of NBA and seeing it live just reminded me how insane they all are. And KD didn't even play!


Side note it was my first time in the upper deck at Barclays and holy crap do they treat fans that sit up there like garbage. Insane lines for everything, one (of two) escalators was down, it was crazy crowded, just unreal for an arena that new. to add insult to injury on your escalator ride you can see a buffet line on the suite level. :rolleyes: Of course lower bowl concourse is fine.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on February 07, 2023, 11:23:44 AM
https://twitter.com/Super70sSports/status/1623004368625709073?s=20&t=E8wkOIMLDnnz-5NesQkc5A
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on February 09, 2023, 04:05:44 PM
:runaway:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on February 11, 2023, 10:30:27 PM
https://twitter.com/_Talkin_NBA/status/1624598897153777666

this physically hurts to watch
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on February 11, 2023, 10:37:52 PM
:lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Tobias on February 11, 2023, 10:40:55 PM
holy crap :sdeek:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on February 12, 2023, 01:13:56 AM
https://twitter.com/BlewXVinny/status/1624625630682705920
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 13, 2023, 09:48:11 AM
https://twitter.com/_Talkin_NBA/status/1624598897153777666

this physically hurts to watch

You can't possibly be this miserable
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on February 13, 2023, 10:23:51 AM
i didn't mean that in a bad way. them talking about lebron while he's sitting right freaking there is both super awkward and hilarious.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on February 13, 2023, 10:27:38 AM
i didn't mean that in a bad way. them talking about lebron while he's sitting right freaking there is both super awkward and hilarious.

yeah it is very strange and kinda cringey. I'm not mad but it made me uncomfortable lol
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 13, 2023, 10:39:51 AM
i didn't mean that in a bad way. them talking about lebron while he's sitting right freaking there is both super awkward and hilarious.

yeah it is very strange and kinda cringey. I'm not mad but it made me uncomfortable lol

My apologies, stunted.

It was wholesome a.f. to me. I can't imagine the wild crap the players have heard and seen with the fans sitting literally right next to them. Bro was clearly 100% unfazed by that 12 year old fanning out.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on February 13, 2023, 10:42:32 AM
I'm more referring to the interview when he's sitting right there. Regardless it ain't that deep.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 13, 2023, 11:11:14 AM
I'm more referring to the interview when he's sitting right there. Regardless it ain't that deep.

Yeah, I know I was saying that he's probably well skilled at tuning conversations out that happens in those seats. Remember this one :ROFL:
(https://media.tenor.com/0OwBkaJCKK8AAAAd/chris-rock-kobe.gif)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 13, 2023, 12:56:18 PM
I'm more referring to the interview when he's sitting right there. Regardless it ain't that deep.

Yeah, I know I was saying that he's probably well skilled at tuning conversations out that happens in those seats. Remember this one :ROFL:
(https://media.tenor.com/0OwBkaJCKK8AAAAd/chris-rock-kobe.gif)

I forgot Spade was there next to Rock haha
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on February 14, 2023, 11:40:01 AM
was def wholesome but espn gonna espn
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 25, 2023, 10:06:18 PM
Holy crap, and lol
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 25, 2023, 10:10:57 PM
https://twitter.com/NewMediaSports_/status/1629694391924170755
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pete on February 26, 2023, 03:45:12 PM
How did you guys pick your fav NBA team?  All my other sports rooting interests are geography based.  The Timberwolves would be my best option I suppose, because I spend increasingly more time in MN.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Spracne on February 26, 2023, 03:48:06 PM
https://twitter.com/NewMediaSports_/status/1629694391924170755

They should have just given that one to Embiid.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 27, 2023, 12:53:13 AM
How did you guys pick your fav NBA team?  All my other sports rooting interests are geography based.  The Timberwolves would be my best option I suppose, because I spend increasingly more time in MN.

I've had about half the league at one time or another as a favorite NBA team and it's always tied to a player. I currently don't have a favorite but in my lifetime that mantle has gone to, in order
Philadelphia
Chicago
Phoenix
Minnesota
Boston
Minnesota again
Oklahoma City
Golden State
I'd love to pick New Orleans as my new favorite, but the big boy can't stay on the court
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on February 27, 2023, 08:26:24 AM
How did you guys pick your fav NBA team?  All my other sports rooting interests are geography based.  The Timberwolves would be my best option I suppose, because I spend increasingly more time in MN.

I picked mine out of spite.  It was '93 everyone loved the Bulls so I became a Suns fan.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on February 27, 2023, 08:37:28 AM
How did you guys pick your fav NBA team?  All my other sports rooting interests are geography based.  The Timberwolves would be my best option I suppose, because I spend increasingly more time in MN.

I picked mine out of spite.  It was '93 everyone loved the Bulls so I became a Suns fan.
I was a Knicks fan back then for the same reason. Since then golden state is my favorite but only because of Steph. Who cares if he's not there.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on February 27, 2023, 10:01:48 AM
If you’re compelled to pick a team, pick whichever ownership group you like best.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on February 27, 2023, 10:14:17 AM
i don't even pick a team or watch games, i just follow the drama
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on March 25, 2023, 10:23:05 AM
I’d put this in the proper nowell thread but don’t want to take away from the games there.

Quote
DALLAS -- The home crowd loudly booed at the American Airlines Center during a timeout midway through the third quarter Friday night, when the Dallas Mavericks trailed the Charlotte Hornets by 18 points.

"We probably should have been booed in the first quarter," Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said after a 117-109 loss to an undermanned Charlotte team that dropped Dallas (36-38) to 11th place in the Western Conference standings, a spot out of the play-in scenario.

Dallas is 7-12 since All-Star guard Kyrie Irving joined the team following a blockbuster trade with the Brooklyn Nets that Mavs management hoped would boost their chances to contend this season. That includes 3-7 when Irving and Doncic, who have both dealt with nagging injuries, are in the starting lineup together.

Irving scoffed at what he called "the pretty words that sports loves to put in, like hope and concern," saying that an adjustment period was anticipated after a major midseason trade. The injuries to Doncic and Irving, who has missed a total of four games due to right foot soreness, have complicated that process.

Nevertheless, Irving attributed the Mavs' poor start against the Hornets to a lack of energy.

"We're a very poised group on days where I feel like we put in the best effort, and then on days where kind of the energy falters or we don't start off well or the offense isn't going or people aren't making shots, there could be some emotional pulling in other directions that can dictate the outcome of games," said Irving, who had 18 points, nine rebounds and seven assists but shot poorly (6 of 16 from the floor, including 1 of 8 from 3-point range).

"And we're still feeling each other out in a way of getting used to each other's efforts and attitudes and temperament. And that's a real thing. That's a human thing. That's a human element. Whether people believe it in basketball or not, there's a very fine line between winning basketball games and everyone being on the same page and losing basketball games and things splintering and pointing fingers."

As much as Kidd considered the boos deserved, Irving considered the fans' reaction to be irrelevant.

"So? So what? Just the way I feel about it," Irving said. "I've been in New York City, so I know what that's like. You obviously want to play well, but it's only five people on the court that can play for the Dallas Mavericks. If the fans want to change places, then hey, be my guest. Got years of work ahead to be great enough to be on this level. But our focus isn't necessarily on the boos. It should be on our performance and just being there for each other."

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35940160/mavs-booed-jason-kidd-calls-effort-luka-doncic-admits-frustrations

https://twitter.com/dameshek/status/1639320924888637440
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 25, 2023, 12:07:37 PM
I'm surprised that Dameshek didn't do that in a blaccent while mixing in some ebonics. Growth. Onward and upward.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on March 29, 2023, 07:31:11 PM
https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/1262qzj/herb_jones_appears_to_tell_draymond_hes_getting/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_content=1&utm_term=1

I don’t know how to post Reddit vids, but Draymond trash talking, then getting told by dude he is trash talking that he is getting subbed out is pure as it gets.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pissclams on March 29, 2023, 09:53:17 PM
https://twitter.com/historyinmemes/status/1641263759430696966?s=61&t=kHH-k8anwIfPUMhwWRaDiA
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on March 29, 2023, 10:28:25 PM
https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/1262qzj/herb_jones_appears_to_tell_draymond_hes_getting/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_content=1&utm_term=1

I don’t know how to post Reddit vids, but Draymond trash talking, then getting told by dude he is trash talking that he is getting subbed out is pure as it gets.

https://twitter.com/B24Dunk/status/1640926010223804418
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on March 30, 2023, 06:47:37 AM
Draymond is great
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Cire on March 30, 2023, 10:32:58 AM
lol
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on March 30, 2023, 11:04:57 AM
LMAO

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CqapMEagR5j/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= (https://www.instagram.com/reel/CqapMEagR5j/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on April 09, 2023, 07:37:59 PM
https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/1645164774186172416

https://twitter.com/ChristopherHine/status/1645165534965649408

https://twitter.com/barstoolsports/status/1645172892814958592
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on May 10, 2023, 01:08:14 AM
Seems like all the likable teams are up. Fun playoffs
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on May 10, 2023, 11:04:56 PM
https://twitter.com/stillmoneymakin/status/1656509267715710976

irl lmao live
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pissclams on May 12, 2023, 09:35:41 PM
brunson played a hell of a series and I hate to see the knicks lose
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Skipper44 on May 12, 2023, 09:52:49 PM
agree and i really wanted to watch a game 7 in MSG

i can't believe how dead the crowd is in this LA-GSW game rn
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 12, 2023, 10:35:27 PM
rough ridin' Miami teams messing up my sports watching
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kim carnes on May 12, 2023, 11:20:43 PM
Kerr still sucks at coaching
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on May 12, 2023, 11:22:14 PM
Kerr still sucks at coaching

 :lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 13, 2023, 11:17:46 AM
(https://media1.giphy.com/media/3h3ZcimVNfmi0MVvGA/giphy.webp?cid=6c09b9527fd06eac9ea2dc9cf95b7113408471a728ad86f9&ep=v1_internal_gifs_gifId&rid=giphy.webp&ct=g)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on May 13, 2023, 12:14:39 PM
How did Andrew Wiggins do?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on May 16, 2023, 11:19:06 PM
Spurs got the #1 pick! Generational talent coming here!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 17, 2023, 01:13:21 PM
Celts
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on May 20, 2023, 12:21:01 AM
Jimmy and Grant getting in each others faces. Love itttttt
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on May 21, 2023, 09:30:26 PM
The Heat are teaching the Celtics a very stern lesson in this ECF, and especially this game 3. They led by as much as 30 in the 4th quarter.

6 players in double figures and up 97-70 w 8 to go in the 4th now. Only Gabe Vincent w more than 20 rn for miami.

AND UNIFORM INTEGRITY.



Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 21, 2023, 11:53:15 PM
Celts coach is going to get run, and they need a pg.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 26, 2023, 01:14:11 AM
Jimmy Butler has a type
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1d/Shakira_for_VOGUE_in_2021_2.png)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/99/Rachel_Nichols.png)

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on May 27, 2023, 09:22:25 PM
butler choking
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on May 28, 2023, 09:41:19 AM
Insane finish to ECF game 6.

Bam and Butler ice cold all game. Heat trail by double figures in 4th. Come back to take lead. Fall behind 7 or so w/ 2:30ish to go. Scrap for a chance to tie or lead three times in final minute.

Butler gets a foul call on Boston while shooting a three, cans all the fts w/ 3 seconds to play. Boston gets a tough look for a Smart three to end it. He misses, but Derrick White is there for the putback w .2 remaining and the Celtics earn game 7 in Boston.

Awesome finish. Butler got blocked like 10 times.

3-0 to game 7. Wow.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 28, 2023, 11:35:58 AM
Mazzula was guilty of one of the worst cases of coaching malpractice I've ever seen when he challenged that foul. It was a clear foul and was going to be 2 shots and he could have carried his challenge into overtime. White bailed his dumb ass out.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on May 28, 2023, 12:01:41 PM
I’m in the region and could go to the first finals game in Denver on Thursday and have been going back and forth with it. Tickets are crazy expensive tho. Like the cheapest nosebleed seats are like ~$800 a piece and up. Floor seats are $20k a ticket :sdeek:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on May 28, 2023, 12:13:45 PM
Tatum has to be the biggest whiner in sports. Hate watching him because it's constant
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on May 31, 2023, 10:23:42 PM
AND UNIFORM INTEGRITY.

Go Heat.

https://lockervision.nba.com/
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stunted on June 01, 2023, 02:22:12 PM
gotta go for jimmy. would have to be one of the greatest finals victories in history. jokic will get his eventually but this might be jimmy's last chance. although as we've learned from these playoffs can't ever count him out
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on June 22, 2023, 08:53:58 AM
It's draft day! As of now I'm going to AT&T center to watch the draft, should be nuts!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 22, 2023, 10:37:16 AM
Go Quis and Key
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on June 22, 2023, 06:02:27 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230622/565daf1d2d92cbd4ce49c88712cddf8a.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on October 14, 2023, 01:04:23 PM
This reaction of 6’10” Thomas Bryant getting dunked on by Victor Wembanyma, and also Wembanyama’s teammate No. 28 mean-mugging Bryant.  :lol: :lol:

https://reddit.com/r/nba/s/n2ZVeDVE3H

Sorry for dumb Reddit link dunno how to post Reddit vids

Here is another less funny vid of the dunk.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWBxl87b5i0
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Trim on October 16, 2023, 08:37:50 PM
https://twitter.com/kylekuzma/status/1713927309328019813
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on November 10, 2023, 11:34:24 AM
Going to see Wemby play tonight :excited:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on November 10, 2023, 06:58:31 PM
Letttssssss gooooooooo(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231111/2e79eb43b6c3d02fb168c13c4f56b413.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on November 13, 2023, 08:40:39 AM
good god those courts are even worse in person than on tv.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on November 28, 2023, 09:59:51 PM
Best seats I've ever had for an NBA game! It was so great. The in season tournament has people talking!

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231129/3d0f39a72bdab13d716cde9302160cfe.jpg)

I was hoping to see Markquis but he's injured. :frown:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pissclams on November 30, 2023, 09:59:26 PM
https://twitter.com/garyparrishcbs/status/1730427625787535429?s=61&t=kHH-k8anwIfPUMhwWRaDiA


there’s nothing not to love about this
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on December 09, 2023, 10:02:08 PM
They need a better name and a way to help people understand what's doing on but dang nice job with the in-season tournament
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kat Kid on December 13, 2023, 12:23:29 PM
Does anyone still like Draymond? I used to like him and then thought he was kind of funny, but he is firmly in Grayson Allen dirtbag territory for me and will never be out of it. I would respect him if he took responsibility for anything.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chum1 on December 13, 2023, 01:23:17 PM
https://twitter.com/HubieTalksHoops/status/1734649280130957803
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on December 13, 2023, 01:25:08 PM
Does anyone still like Draymond? I used to like him and then thought he was kind of funny, but he is firmly in Grayson Allen dirtbag territory for me and will never be out of it. I would respect him if he took responsibility for anything.

The "foul" he was supposedly flailing to get would've been such a touch call too.  His excuse is that he wasn't trying to hit him, he was flopping for a very bitch call.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kat Kid on December 13, 2023, 02:17:38 PM
Does anyone still like Draymond? I used to like him and then thought he was kind of funny, but he is firmly in Grayson Allen dirtbag territory for me and will never be out of it. I would respect him if he took responsibility for anything.

The "foul" he was supposedly flailing to get would've been such a touch call too.  His excuse is that he wasn't trying to hit him, he was flopping for a very bitch call.

I heard his defense of it before I saw the video and could not believe that is the lie he went with.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicname on December 13, 2023, 02:37:09 PM
https://twitter.com/HubieTalksHoops/status/1734649280130957803


 :love:

Gimme Costas!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on December 14, 2023, 08:43:56 AM
FS1 has used roundball rock since they've started broadcasting college basketball, they murdered all of the mystique and nostalgia of that song
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on December 14, 2023, 11:51:20 AM
Tim Robinson's version is better

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-uSWAJd9GE

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Cire on December 14, 2023, 01:09:43 PM
Tim Robinson's version is better

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-uSWAJd9GE



that was great
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: michigancat on December 14, 2023, 03:50:13 PM
Does anyone still like Draymond? I used to like him and then thought he was kind of funny, but he is firmly in Grayson Allen dirtbag territory for me and will never be out of it. I would respect him if he took responsibility for anything.

lmao my daughter just sent me this - it was circulating at her school on social media

(https://i.imgur.com/vrHPPcb.png)