Official NBA Thread

[420seriouscat69]

Weird and random

[chum1]

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.

[TownieCat]

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.

You have the reading comprehension of a 7 year old. In no way did I claim the Cavs as my team.

[Rage Against the McKee]

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.

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https://twitter.com/matthewacherry/status/739684066220347394

[TownieCat]

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

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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. 

[TownieCat]

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. 

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/

[ChiComCat]

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.

[michigancat]

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.

[ChiComCat]

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.

[TownieCat]

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.

[TownieCat]

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).

[wetwillie]

Bogut's block party in the first half was really fun to watch

[chum1]

Kyrie is the most overrated player in the league.

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

[TownieCat]

Kyrie is the most overrated player in the league.

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

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.

[The Big Train]

these loses are just killing TownieCat 

[stunted]

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  (pre 15-16 angel  )

[wetwillie]

Cleveland holding curry to 2 points in the first half is amazing. 

[8manpick]

Remember when they held him to 10 all game in game 1?

[kim carnes]

This series has been complete garbage

[The Big Train]

I watched half of the first game, and I normally really like the NBA

[michigancat]

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!

[wetwillie]

great bump

[TownieCat]

Kyrie is lukewarm garbage.