Author Topic: The NBA thread (Read 1520692 times)

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #20640 on:** July 01, 2018, 08:40:44 PM »

I mean the handwriting was on the wall. It's been drifting this way for the last couple of weeks sadly but I was hoping he would have a last second change of heart. I get why he would do it from a life perspective. Big Market. Big Money. Big Endorsements. Who wouldn't want to live in LA over Cleveland. And I think he's at that phase where that is more what matters than getting another ring. I just detest that fanbase. It's gonna be brutal having to endure a fanbase made out of remington's and Kobe fanatics. That's death by a thousand cuts if I've ever seen it.

From a basketball perspective, I think they will be good not great unless Kawhi pops into the situation. They will be middle of the pack at best I would think in that brutal Western Conference.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #20641 on:** July 01, 2018, 09:00:21 PM »

Quote from: Exodust on July 01, 2018, 08:56:08 PM

Here's hoping we still get Kawhi somehow.

The problem is I think Philly and Boston have more to give if they really want to go after him. I actually don't think Boston would do it, but if I was Philly I would absolutely do it. I don't even care that he says he would leave in one year as I kinda don't believe that.

Kawhi, Simmons, and Embiid would be a handful.

team filler · « **Reply #20642 on:** July 01, 2018, 09:00:48 PM »

WE BACK!!

Nola · « **Reply #20643 on:** July 01, 2018, 09:01:41 PM »

https://twitter.com/DanFeldmanNBA/status/1013582015080386564

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #20644 on:** July 01, 2018, 09:06:17 PM »

Quote from: Nola on July 01, 2018, 09:01:41 PM

Yeah NBA needs like a WWE Raw/Smackdown brand style redraft at this point.

Kara · « **Reply #20645 on:** July 01, 2018, 09:15:53 PM »

People say there's no underlying justice to the operation of the universe but:

1. Jack has root for LeBron James now.
2. Stoney has to watch more Lakers games now than a person has to watch because the NBA forces people to watch a certain amount of Lakers games without regard for their quality of play.
3. Every Kobe hater who latched onto Bron to hide what they were instead of just being like bionic77 was (is?) with Jeffrey has to either pretend to like the Lakers now or admit they were frauds.
4. The Lakers get the greatest player to be swept twice in the NBA Finals (dare you to prove me wrong).
5. Jeanie Buss gets vindication for icing her failson brother from the job he got because he was best friends with his dad.

The universe.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #20646 on:** July 01, 2018, 09:15:56 PM »

btw I'm also low-key secretly fascinated to watch the Cavs next season for a lot of reasons...

I have a bet going with my brother about how Kevin Love will perform without Lebron in the mix and what level of player he is at this point.

Let's Cyber · « **Reply #20647 on:** July 01, 2018, 09:19:49 PM »

I can see Cleveland getting a 6th or 7th seed in the east tbh.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #20648 on:** July 01, 2018, 09:21:30 PM »

Quote from: Let's Cyber on July 01, 2018, 09:19:49 PM

I can see Cleveland getting a 6th or 7th seed in the east tbh.

I'm fascinated. I legit have no idea. Part of my brain thinks they will be god awful. And part of my brain says the East is so bad, they could do exactly as you say.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #20649 on:** July 01, 2018, 09:26:22 PM »

Quote from: Exodust on July 01, 2018, 09:23:49 PM

You guys can stop pretending that the Cavs are worth talking about now that Lebron left.

I can't let that life go.

:'(

Plus lets be honest. The Warriors are getting another chip next season. You need a lot of mini-stories to make the long season pass.

Let's Cyber · « **Reply #20650 on:** July 01, 2018, 09:38:58 PM »

Quote from: Stoney Mason on July 01, 2018, 09:21:30 PM

I'm fascinated. I legit have no idea. Part of my brain thinks they will be god awful. And part of my brain says the East is so bad, they could do exactly as you say.

Just to pencil in some teams...

1) Boston, with everyone healthy
2) Philly
3) Toronto. I'll say they regress after a 59 win season and new coach but I think they'll still be a very good team(in the regular season).

After that, it's anyone's guess.

Indiana is up and coming. I wouldn't be surprised to see them overtake Toronto.

The Bucks have been dysfunctional with flashes of Greek Freak brilliance. Maybe Budenholzer turns them into a legit East contender, it isn't out of the question.

I don't trust Washington. At all.

The Pistons could be interesting but their roster is built so much differently than Dwane Casey's Raptors I imagine there will be some growing pains.

Maybe the Heat put together another winning campaign but I don't anyone sees them as a real threat.

I see no reason the Cavs can't make the playoffs, even if it is as a lower seed.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #20651 on:** July 01, 2018, 09:45:31 PM »

My issue depends on who Kevin Love is. Is he really even a super good player anymore. Can he stay healthy with an increased load. I need to see who is gonna score 20 on that team next year on a consistent basis. Who is gonna drive the ball and score from the guard position like a modern team needs to.

The defense will be awful like it was last year.

The offense doesn't imo have a go to guy like even the other lower tier playoff style teams do.

I think it could be really bad. But maybe Love and Clarkson, Hood, Jeff Green will elevate a bit with the opportunity now given to them.

Nola · « **Reply #20652 on:** July 01, 2018, 10:31:44 PM »

https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1013609373246074880

team filler · « **Reply #20653 on:** July 01, 2018, 10:35:44 PM »

https://twitter.com/TheBrantWhite/status/1013609459988549634

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #20654 on:** July 01, 2018, 10:38:57 PM »

lolkers

TEEEPO · « **Reply #20655 on:** July 01, 2018, 10:50:12 PM »

lakers keep taking them L's

benjipwns · « **Reply #20656 on:** July 01, 2018, 10:52:19 PM »

The other major market is also making moves kids

Mario Hezonja: Agreed to a one-year, $6.5 million with the New York Knicks.
Luke Kornet: Agreed to a one-year deal to remain with the New York Knicks.

benjipwns · « **Reply #20657 on:** July 01, 2018, 10:55:45 PM »

Quote

Glenn Robinson III: Agreed to a two-year, $8.3 million deal with the Detroit Pistons.

1989 NBA FINALS REMATCH IS GO

Nola · « **Reply #20658 on:** July 01, 2018, 10:57:45 PM »

Elfrid Payton to the Pels.

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1013617155177418752

benjipwns · « **Reply #20659 on:** July 01, 2018, 11:00:00 PM »

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It will be the first time since 2009-10 the Eastern Conference champion will not have LeBron James.

wow, talk about crazy predictions ESPN, calm down, let's see how the season goes first

agrajag · « **Reply #20660 on:** July 01, 2018, 11:01:27 PM »

Wow it will take some getting used to seeing Bron in a yellow uniform

Nola · « **Reply #20661 on:** July 01, 2018, 11:05:23 PM »

https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1013618110388101121

TEEEPO · « **Reply #20662 on:** July 01, 2018, 11:16:15 PM »

i'm expecting a noel signing any minute

benjipwns · « **Reply #20663 on:** July 01, 2018, 11:27:09 PM »

Quote from: Exodust on July 01, 2018, 11:24:54 PM

Magic Johnson what is you doing?

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When told that this is a different job than being the point guard who orchestrated the Lakers' "Showtime" dynasty, Johnson reminded people of who he is.

"I'm Magic Johnson. I am still the same dude," he said. "I am not going to change. No pressure on me. I am going to do my job. That's what I do. I do my job. I'm excited. It's fun. I am looking forward to it."

naff · « **Reply #20664 on:** July 01, 2018, 11:28:17 PM »

Quote from: Exodust on July 01, 2018, 09:04:32 PM

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We got Lebron, might get Kawhi, and actually not be shit like we've been for the past half decade whew Lakers baybeeeeee

Maybe Boogie still? I would be hype to watch the Lakers if they get Boogie.

Nola · « **Reply #20665 on:** July 01, 2018, 11:32:19 PM »

Quote from: naff on July 01, 2018, 11:28:17 PM

Quote from: Exodust on July 01, 2018, 09:04:32 PM
(Image removed from quote.)

We got Lebron, might get Kawhi, and actually not be shit like we've been for the past half decade whew Lakers baybeeeeee

Maybe Boogie still? I would be hype to watch the Lakers if they get Boogie.

Thankfully(from my perspective) it seems like they won't have the money to sign him anymore.

They have basically burned through their cap space according to Marks on ESPN and into their room exception.

naff · « **Reply #20666 on:** July 01, 2018, 11:49:09 PM »

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #20667 on:** July 01, 2018, 11:50:05 PM »

Quote from: Exodust on July 01, 2018, 11:34:49 PM

Rumor is Boogie probably didn't want a one year deal.

The prospect of Bron, Kawhi and Boogie all in purple and gold was to good to be true :'(

Yeah they are just filling out the team. With Lebron signing a 4 year deal, that was a discussion between him and the front office that next year they will go for another big free agent and just roll with what they have for this season.

It's probably a good thing to not over-pay for Kawhi with a gun to your head.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #20668 on:** July 01, 2018, 11:52:50 PM »

It's too bad that the LeBron signing had to be overshadowed by the signing of John Tavares by the Leafs.

naff · « **Reply #20669 on:** July 01, 2018, 11:55:00 PM »

I have never rooted for the Lakers in my life. As a kid i chose the Stockton Malone Jazz partially as my team because they were opposing the end of the Showtime era Lakers (my californian cousins are all big lakers fans). But really, as a foreigner I watch whatever team i like. Boogie, Kawhi, Stephenson, McGee and Bron sounds like a riot (possibly literally).

benjipwns · « **Reply #20670 on:** July 02, 2018, 12:24:05 AM »

actually thinking about it rather than snarking, i kinda quite like the Knicks current situation of playing the "second or third draft" market, Kanter, Hezonja, Beasley, Trey Burke, etc. And both Beasley and Burke they did fairly long background checks, talking to recent teams/players about if the players legit matured and got themselves out of their way, etc.

Similarly, been wondering if Andray Blatche might pop up again soon since his China deal is done. Would rather have him around to tinker with than Anthony Randolph who totally wasn't that great in Yurop even if he cut down on his stupid mistakes.

The best part about JaVale McGee's return is that he's almost totally the same dude and that's seemingly why the Warriors wanted him.

benjipwns · « **Reply #20671 on:** July 02, 2018, 12:29:34 AM »

Also, Lakers need to bring Love back to LA. Send Deng for him.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #20672 on:** July 02, 2018, 01:28:55 AM »

Jack Remington having to root for Lebron almost makes me think there might be a god

Like, some trickster god like Loki or whatever, but still

Nola · « **Reply #20673 on:** July 02, 2018, 01:42:09 AM »

Jesus Christ lol

seagrams hotsauce · « **Reply #20674 on:** July 02, 2018, 01:53:38 AM »

lmao

team filler · « **Reply #20675 on:** July 02, 2018, 02:00:08 AM »

Quote from: Jack Remington on July 02, 2018, 01:41:09 AM

This is everything I ever dreamed of. Plan the fucking parade, fam.

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #20676 on:** July 02, 2018, 02:28:48 AM »

I'm already looking forward to the midseason, when LeBron forces the Lakers to mortgage their future for marginal shooters.

benjipwns · « **Reply #20677 on:** July 02, 2018, 02:52:43 AM »

HE ACCEPTED THE CHALLENGE, SO MUCH RESPECT

Quote from: benjipwns on June 12, 2018, 02:46:12 PM

https://twitter.com/stephenasmith/status/1006576289376030720

https://twitter.com/stephenasmith/status/1012779960187084800
https://twitter.com/stephenasmith/status/1013576614834200576
https://twitter.com/stephenasmith/status/1013618285756047361

team filler · « **Reply #20678 on:** July 02, 2018, 03:01:59 AM »

benjipwns · « **Reply #20679 on:** July 02, 2018, 03:39:17 AM »

Quote from: André Snellings, ESPN Fantasy

It all comes down to the ring. If LeBron leads the Lakers to a title, then it is a huge benefit to his legacy. This would be the third team he has led to a championship, and he'd have done it for the most glamorous organization in the league. But he must lead it to that title. Anything short of that and one of the most rabid fan bases in the NBA would be disappointed and the King's legacy would be tarnished in ways it wouldn't have been had he stayed in Cleveland. This was a high-risk, high-reward move for LeBron, who has set himself up to be compared to the ghost of Kobe Bryant every day from now until he wins a ring.

benjipwns · « **Reply #20680 on:** July 02, 2018, 03:44:58 AM »

Quote from: ToxicAdam on July 02, 2018, 02:28:48 AM

I'm already looking forward to the midseason, when LeBron forces the Lakers to mortgage their future for marginal shooters.

At least they probably never have to worry about LeBron telling the front office he wants J.R. Smith around now.

benjipwns · « **Reply #20681 on:** July 02, 2018, 04:27:50 AM »

They'll probably be begging the Suns to send them Ariza for LeBron, likely agreeing to take on Chriss and Chandler just to get rid of him, after the 8-14 start.

benjipwns · « **Reply #20682 on:** July 02, 2018, 04:29:10 AM »

And doubly so whenever Lonzo finally has enough and demands "him or me" and they dump LeBron for conditional second round picks.

eleuin · « **Reply #20683 on:** July 02, 2018, 09:07:05 AM »

Quote from: Kara on July 01, 2018, 09:15:53 PM

People say there's no underlying justice to the operation of the universe but:

1. Jack has root for LeBron James now.
2. Stoney has to watch more Lakers games now than a person has to watch because the NBA forces people to watch a certain amount of Lakers games without regard for their quality of play.
3. Every Kobe hater who latched onto Bron to hide what they were instead of just being like bionic77 was (is?) with Jeffrey has to either pretend to like the Lakers now or admit they were frauds.
4. The Lakers get the greatest player to be swept twice in the NBA Finals (dare you to prove me wrong).
5. Jeanie Buss gets vindication for icing her failson brother from the job he got because he was best friends with his dad.

The universe.

what about the lebron haters who just happened to be kobe fans

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #20684 on:** July 02, 2018, 11:12:00 AM »

Thon Maker

https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--4ZoSYD92--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/tpb5brntkzj8sjy1tcix.mp4

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #20685 on:** July 02, 2018, 12:12:21 PM »

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1013816787832623106

benjipwns · « **Reply #20686 on:** July 02, 2018, 02:39:47 PM »

https://twitter.com/stephenasmith/status/1013840289843343362

On that note:

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After meeting with the Oklahoma City Thunder Sunday night in L.A., free agent guard Tyreke Evans will meet with the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, sources told ESPN's Chris Haynes.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #20687 on:** July 02, 2018, 05:08:17 PM »

https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1013858205355728896

Nola · « **Reply #20688 on:** July 02, 2018, 05:29:00 PM »

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1013895779512090625

Fuck!!!

Also, WTF Lakers? Add Rondo and Stephenson on the second worst three point shooting team?

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #20689 on:** July 02, 2018, 05:31:09 PM »

Probably about to trade Lonzo and his windbag dad, then

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #20690 on:** July 02, 2018, 05:31:23 PM »

fun podcast

benjipwns · « **Reply #20691 on:** July 02, 2018, 05:56:00 PM »

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Free agent guard Jose Calderon has agreed to a one-year, $2.4 million deal with the Detroit Pistons, league sources tell ESPN's Chris Haynes.

COMING FOR YOU LAKERS

benjipwns · « **Reply #20692 on:** July 02, 2018, 05:57:40 PM »

Noel's deal is for the league minimum, dis market.

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Mike Scott: Agreed to a one-year deal with the LA Clippers.

benjipwns · « **Reply #20693 on:** July 02, 2018, 06:25:16 PM »

https://twitter.com/ramonashelburne/status/1013900649224761344

benjipwns · « **Reply #20694 on:** July 02, 2018, 06:29:05 PM »

ESPN is totally pumped
https://twitter.com/lindacohn/status/1013909575727058944

https://twitter.com/stephenasmith/status/1013873916673187841

https://twitter.com/stephenasmith/status/1013897497251663872

Nola · « **Reply #20695 on:** July 02, 2018, 07:08:25 PM »

Randle to Pels

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1013919134357315584

At first I was worried, but hearing this is Davis recruiting, I like that sort of buy in...

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #20696 on:** July 02, 2018, 07:12:23 PM »

I always liked Randle. Strictly an inside player with no outside game which isn't ideal in the modern age but I thought he had a really good motor everytime I saw him play.

Nola · « **Reply #20697 on:** July 02, 2018, 07:15:12 PM »

Quote from: Stoney Mason on July 02, 2018, 07:12:23 PM

I always liked Randle. Strictly an inside player with no outside game which isn't ideal in the modern age but I thought he had a really good motor everytime I saw him play.

Yeah fit wise I'm a little surprised because AD thrives much better when he has shooters drawing defenders away from the rim, but I do like Randle.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #20698 on:** July 02, 2018, 07:15:20 PM »

We need a betting pool on who signs Isaiah Thomas and for how much.

Nola · « **Reply #20699 on:** July 02, 2018, 07:17:03 PM »

I honestly could see the Pels doing it if he's still hanging out after the bigger pieces fall into place.

Demps has a love affair with undersized guards. Who better than Thomas to satisfy that itch?

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