2018-19 NBA Season Thread

[Patrick Bateman 3903]

That's a bad loss by Boston.... To the Magic?  At fucking home?  If they don't win home court by a game..... think about that one.

[BigOrange1 6422]

this is incredible:

 

[Vic Mackey 46935]

Lmao

 

[Machinator 32097]

 

[Goo Punch 4275]

good for him. and i love the implications. 

[texasstrong12 4668]

No shot in hell this Lakers team makes the playoffs unless they drastically improve on the defensive end. This might be the worst defensive team in the league. 

Edited October 23, 2018 by texasstrong12

[Patrick Bateman 3903]

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Edited October 23, 2018 by Patrick Bateman
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[Machinator 32097]

Good lord, players only broadcasts are an abomination.

[Goo Punch 4275]

holy shit damian lillard killed this:

 

 

[Patrick Bateman 3903]

 

[ChiTownDoc 21098]

7 hours ago, UTDD said:

I don't think a lot had Trae Top 3 but most mock drafts and analysts had Trae over Sexton and both were drafted at about where they were expected.  I recall most mock drafts and analysts having Trae between 5-6 a lot, and Sexton sometimes crept up that high but mostly he was 7 or lower and he went 8.  One I recall that was very close had Trae at # 8 and then Sexton at # 9 (SI).  Trae would have gone higher if he was a little bigger (his wingspan is the much more concerning measurable than his height) and faster , that's just how it goes for smaller players, always going to be some skepticism there.  He should pile up some good stats on the roster they have right now, so it's a great learning opportunity for him to get a lot of experience this year.

Repped you. 

Really meant Shaggy.  Not actual experts.   That’s no surprise. 

[Goo Punch 4275]

 

[Dutchrudder 11115]

It's funny how before the season, looking at rosters and such, people thought Lebron would finally miss the finals for the first time in 8 years. Now 0-3, this might be the time to ask if this will be the first time in his career he misses the playoffs.

[Kermit 3128]

I still can’t believe they wouldn’t trade Ingram for Kawhi and then signed Rondo and Lance. This is going well for them. I realize it’s only three games, but still. 

[Vic Mackey 46935]

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[Dutchrudder 11115]

Then maybe the players shouldn't vote for him to be the players association president?  

Were those two ever teammates anyways?

Rondo's one of the last people that should be complaining about being a good teammate. Dude quit on his Mavs team and tanked them in the playoffs. Not that they were going to win that series, but he did everything he could to hurt his own team. 

Edited October 23, 2018 by Dutchrudder

[Vic Mackey 46935]

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[Catdaddyhorn 3444]

On 10/22/2018 at 4:25 PM, hobbes2702 said:

I think Trae will have a pretty good pro career. He isn’t Steph and will never reach that level imo. The thing that will hang over him is the trade. IMO Doncic is the best player from this draft not named Ayton and trading him for Trae Young is gonna look bad on the Hawks for a long time imo 

Trae is more of a PG than Steph. The true comparison for Trae is Mark Price or Steve Nash.  

[Blotto 23432]

Crazy ending in the Detroit Philly game. Down 2, Reddick hits a 3pt shot with 6 seconds left and gets fouled, so a 4 pt play. Griffen then drives for a layup and gets fouled, getting the 3 pt play for the win.

[Vic Mackey 46935]

42 minutes ago, Blotto said:

Crazy ending in the Detroit Philly game. Down 2, Reddick hits a 3pt shot with 6 seconds left and gets fouled, so a 4 pt play. Griffen then drives for a layup and gets fouled, getting the 3 pt play for the win.

Blake had a great game. 50 pts and 14 boards. And was 5/10 from 3. 

[hobbes2702 12804]

On 10/23/2018 at 12:23 AM, Machinator said:

Good lord, players only broadcasts are an abomination.

Seriously it’s got to stop

[pacman 7328]

4 hours ago, Blotto said:

Crazy ending in the Detroit Philly game. Down 2, Reddick hits a 3pt shot with 6 seconds left and gets fouled, so a 4 pt play. Griffen then drives for a layup and gets fouled, getting the 3 pt play for the win.

Embiid thought process, if there was any, was strange. Leave the guy who has 47 points at that point in time to jump out on the 3 point line. This left a clean lane for Griffin to get to 50 points. I mean, if it comes down to it, I am okay with giving up  left leaning three pointer over leaving the top scorer in the game.

[MNLonghornFUKM 8799]

Everyone knew rondo was a shit stain. Cp3 is sort of marketed to be liked by society but i think most of us can see through the bullshit.... even most rocket fans who now pretend to like him after years of disdain

[52-80 19086]

Like JR Smith, Rondo is exactly who is he.  So people love him or hate him. 

CP3 is a faker, and that's what people take umbrage with.  Has nice guy image but plays dirty.  He's also politically savvy which is another thing that players/teammates dont like... and ex-teammates have said as much. 

[huge 3788]

If there is ONE THING in this world I won't stand for it is political savvy!

[BigOrange1 6422]

pretty awesome article on the players tribune written by darius miles (and edited by quentin richardson):

https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles/what-the-hell-happened-to-darius-miles

[pacman 7328]

That was a good read, little bit of insight for the judgement crowd on athlete bankruptcy. I wish he would have touched on it more but I get it wasn't the point of his story.

Edited October 24, 2018 by pacman

[Patrick Bateman 3903]

First h2h of Trae vs Doncic and Doncic had the better line (although front loaded) while Young's team comes back and wins.  That was an atrocious loss for the Mavs, who were up 26 in the first half.  Ouch.  Neither guy shot great.  Young was particularly bad from the field but got to the line a ton.  You could make the case the Hawks won in spite of Young, who was -6 on the game.  Neither was sharp but 1-0 for Young.

[Machinator 32097]

Don't remember the last time I saw the Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio threads all collectively subdued like this.

[Gut Wagon 8052]

28 minutes ago, Machinator said:

Don't remember the last time I saw the Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio threads all collectively subdued like this.

Can't speak to the Dallas or Houston points of view, but it's been over 20 years since we've seen a Spurs roster so outmanned. I don't think even Pop can turn this into lemonade. 

[Vic Mackey 46935]

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[Message Board User 12389]

I'm beginning to think there's a possibility the Cavs might not make the Finals.

[Vic Mackey 46935]

Curry did this in just 3 quarters.

[Vic Mackey 46935]

 

[Patrick Bateman 3903]

Those throwbacks are sweet..... Steph went bonkers tonight.  Bonkers.

This is how he started the night..... should've known, indeed.

 

[MNLonghornFUKM 8799]

pretty awesome article on the players tribune written by darius miles (and edited by quentin richardson):
https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles/what-the-hell-happened-to-darius-miles

Loved playing with the clippers back in 2001 with odom,miles,maggette etc. The head knock after baskets were awesome too

[Goo Punch 4275]

who would win in an all time game of HORSE? I've got either Steph or Larry. 

[Underdog 28451]

Larry’s pretty old now, so have to give the edge to Steph. 

 

If we’re talking HORSE, throw in Pete.  Just 3pt. Shooting or Around the World, Bird & Steph. 

[UTDD 362]

It was cool to see 2016 Steph again, that was an old school cheat code video game session.  Wow.  In other news to me, I really like how both Kawhi and Giannis look so far, I am already starting to think they are serious MVP candidates (at least more than I thought initially coming into the season) but we'll see after 20 games or so.  I really like Toronto's defensive potential, they just have so many long and quick defenders.  They definitely can beat Boston if they play well - and right now I still favor Boston - but Toronto having Kawhi is a big difference from DeRozen if he plays in the playoffs at a high level. 

Really bad loss by Dallas, that is a game they could and should have won, but still nice seeing the young kids develop game by game.  

[Patrick Bateman 3903]

Hmmm..... 1-3, defense struggling, now a bum hamstring.  Does it mean they'll all of sudden miss the playoffs?  Of course not, but it could impact seeding at the end of the year.  2nd best in the West early in the season seems up for grabs.

 

[Goo Punch 4275]

no worries, hamstring injuries are famously easy to recover from and rarely get reaggrivated, so.

Edited October 25, 2018 by Goo Punch

[Machinator 32097]

 

[Reynolds Woodcock 4669]

 

lol, that is crazy. He has been ridiculously good through the first 5 games.

[Goo Punch 4275]

if only pistol pete had played his entire college and pro career with a three point line. 

[Dutchrudder 11115]

So who will be the last team to win their first game this season, the Cleveland Cavaliers or Oklahoma City Thunder?

[Vic Mackey 46935]

Rockets are offering 4 first round picks to Minnesota for Jimmy Butler.

[Patrick Bateman 3903]

2 minutes ago, Vic Mackey said:

Rockets are offering 4 first round picks to Minnesota for Jimmy Butler.

Includes..... not only.  So probably Gordon, another asset and those picks.  As stated in another thread, doubt those last couple of picks even matter, they'd be so far away, management doesn't give a shit as they would never be able to use them most likely.

Thibs torpedo'd a deal to Miami a few weeks ago, you wonder if it can be put back together and when Taylor just decides to say, "fuck Thibs" and do it himself.

 

[Michael Knight 12891]

Lol like Minnesota knows what to do with draft picks

[HookEm 2444]

Minnesota: 4 first round picks? Sure, let's take 4 point guards.

[Vic Mackey 46935]

Lol like Minnesota knows what to do with draft picks

And it's not like they would be great picks seeing as Houston will be at the top of the West for years to come. Curious to see what else they offer Minnesota.