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Joe Molotov · « **Reply #16740 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:59:12 PM »

Apparently Odom OD'd on OTC male performance enhancers and hookers.

Kara · « **Reply #16741 on:** October 14, 2015, 10:21:11 PM »

Normally I'd revel in years of sports hating finally paying off but this story is just sad. Pls get ur shit 2gether again LO so I can make fun of you for this with a clear conscience.

Kara · « **Reply #16742 on:** October 15, 2015, 01:03:42 AM »

Quote from: The Walrus on October 15, 2015, 12:18:12 AM

I still remember when you and Cloudy and Ryutaro's Mama were the co-leaders of Lakers-Age. How things changed.

For a certainty back then, we loved so many, yet hated so much. We hurt others and were hurt ourselves... Yet even then we ran like the wind whilst our laughter echoed under cerulean skies.

benjipwns · « **Reply #16743 on:** October 15, 2015, 05:05:18 AM »

Here's part of the Insider Preview:

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The Lakers might think they've hit rock bottom over the last couple of seasons, but the dark reality is it will get worse before it gets better in Los Angeles.

Despite several key additions in the offseason, the Lakers still are significantly behind the rest of the pack in the Western Conference playoff picture. Worse yet, their 2016 first-round pick is owed to Philadelphia with only top-3 protection, meaning the Lakers are in the unenviable position of being bad enough to miss the playoffs (perhaps even bad enough to have a top-7 selection), but not bad enough to assure they'll keep their pick.

...

Using shot data from 2014-15 and projected starters, Grantland's Kirk Goldsberry ranks each team's offensive efficiency based on square footage.

Only five teams took fewer 3s than the Lakers last season (Thanks, Byron!). Rookie D'Angelo Russell projects to shoot a solid 36 percent from distance -- the Lakers' only starter above 33 percent -- that is, if he's allowed to engage in such illicit activity.

If Kobe loves one area on the court, it's the left elbow. Sure, it's inefficient. But he's 37 years old. Let the man live! And Kobe's good from there, shooting better than 44 percent since 2011.

All About The Space: 28th (329 square feet of above-average offense)

To identify players who stretch offenses the most, ESPN Stats & Information created the Kyle Korver Effect -- a metric on a 1-100 scale, factoring in 3PT%, 3-point attempt rate (percentage of total shots that come from 3-point range) and influence on teammate FG%.

Korver Effect: Believe it or not, power forward Ryan Kelly (79.1) is the Los Angeles Lakers' best floor-spacer. SCHOENE predicts the team will shoot 34.1 percent from 3 this year, just slightly below average, but rank 21st in 3-point attempts.

...

This could be a tough to pill to swallow for Laker fans: on one hand, this team is definitely an upgrade over last year's roster. The addition of Hibbert should theoretically make an impact on the defensive end for a team that was second worst in the NBA last season, allowing 108 points per 100 possession. But this is still a very young team that doesn't feature much consistent shooting, and as such RPM isn't as optimistic, projecting that the Lakers will be the worst team in the conference and the second-worst team in the league with 27 wins.

Unfortunately, bad coaching and Kobe still stand in the way of the Lakers moving in the right direction. Further, the roster incongruence of having some players who would prefer a slowed down, halfcourt game paired with others who like an uptempo one makes it tough to imagine a world in which the Lakers leave anyone feeling warm and fuzzy about their play.

Projected Record: 25-57

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Projected Real Plus-Minus for starters
D'Angelo Russell, PG: N/A
Jordan Clarkson, SG: -2.5
Kobe Bryant, SF: -0.7
Julius Randle, PF: -0.9
Roy Hibbert, C: +1.1

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Projected WARP:
Williams: 5.5
Clarkson: 5.2
Bryant: 3.8
Russell: 3.4
Hibbert: 1.5
Black: 1.2
Young: 1.0
Randle: 0.7
Kelly: 0.2
J. Brown: -0.3
Sacre: -0.4
Bass: -0.5
A. Brown: -1.0

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #16744 on:** October 15, 2015, 08:05:09 AM »

Apparently Cloudy lives like 10min away from me. Unless he moved in the last few years.

Kara · « **Reply #16745 on:** October 15, 2015, 08:44:12 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on October 15, 2015, 08:05:09 AM

Apparently Cloudy lives like 10min away from me. Unless he moved in the last few years.

I sometimes wonder if Michigan's socioeconomic problems are yet another case of the Konex curse.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #16746 on:** October 15, 2015, 09:01:13 AM »

Quote from: Kara on October 15, 2015, 08:44:12 AM

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on October 15, 2015, 08:05:09 AM
Apparently Cloudy lives like 10min away from me. Unless he moved in the last few years.

I sometimes wonder if Michigan's socioeconomic problems are yet another case of the Konex curse.

not even the konex curse could stop the nerd

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #16747 on:** October 16, 2015, 06:42:00 PM »

http://fivethirtyeight.com/datalab/tristan-thompson-isnt-worth-anywhere-near-94-million/

benjipwns · « **Reply #16748 on:** October 18, 2015, 01:47:40 AM »

Lowe will be staying at Grantland looks like:

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left Grantland are Sean Fennessey, Juliet Litman, Mallory Rubin and Chris Ryan.

benjipwns · « **Reply #16749 on:** October 21, 2015, 01:38:07 AM »

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:13936970

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #16750 on:** October 21, 2015, 08:03:23 AM »

Quote from: The Walrus on October 18, 2015, 03:23:05 AM

Thompson was probably the most valuable Cavs player in the Finals tbh.

Yeah except for Lebron going all Oscar Robertson junior, sure.

On a side note the Cavs are doing some shit I don't approve of.

Kyrie hurt? Sure I'll buy that
Love? He's fine, dudes come back to NFL in season with the same injury
Lebron? Back injection my ass

They are going to straight tank the first 2 months of the season to stay healthy for the playoffs. I get the logistics behind the decision but the fans are gonna get fucked into watching the ghost of Mo Williams and the also rans which sucks for people paying what is now about 120.00 a ticket if you don't want to sit with Jesus.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #16751 on:** October 21, 2015, 11:18:12 AM »

I'm fine with what the Cavs are doing personally. In fact I think they should embrace the hard minutes philosophy of the Spurs. The reality is that in the East they just need to stay remotely healthy and they can get to the finals. Yeah it sort of makes the long regular season even more meaningless than it currently is but that's the future of the sport. Stephen Curry averaged 32.7 minutes last season. Yeah they can do that because they are deep as fuck but its also the right approach. Limit the wear on the stars. Try to get other players involved and to step up so its not a completely foreign thing if they need to do it later in the season.

I would rather Lebron give a great effort 30 minutes a night rather than a less concentrated effort over more minutes. I also hope they legit are serious about using Love more creatively in the offense this season.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #16752 on:** October 21, 2015, 07:47:25 PM »

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#Cavs, Tristan Thompson agree to 5-year, $82 million deal, league sources tell @clevelanddotcom.

bluemax · « **Reply #16753 on:** October 21, 2015, 11:40:42 PM »

So I just learned that ESPN delayed a 30 for 30 on the Kings because Kevin Johnson is a sexual predator: http://deadspin.com/im-a-grown-up-now-the-teen-who-accused-kevin-johnson-1732538782

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #16754 on:** October 22, 2015, 06:50:00 AM »

Quote from: Stoney Mason on October 21, 2015, 07:47:25 PM

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#Cavs, Tristan Thompson agree to 5-year, $82 million deal, league sources tell @clevelanddotcom.

I'm okay with it, hell it ain't my money, but we overpaid him majorly here.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #16755 on:** October 22, 2015, 09:26:24 AM »

I don't think Tristan Thompson is the 6th best power forward in basketball which is today what he is being payed as. In that sense its kind of laughable. But the cap is going up so much that in 2 or 3 years, the landscape will look different.

Either way Cavs have an insane payroll this year.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #16756 on:** October 22, 2015, 10:00:39 AM »

I always take these kind of stories with a grain of salt but whatever.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/why-jimmer-fredette-has-been-such-a-big-bust-in-the-nba-023311779.html

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #16757 on:** October 22, 2015, 11:59:00 AM »

Because he's another college "shooter" who can't create his own shot. The end. Only difference between him and Adam Morrison is size.

Still amazed JJ Redick wasn't a bust too. Gotta give him dap.

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #16758 on:** October 22, 2015, 12:39:33 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on October 22, 2015, 11:59:00 AM

Because he's another college "shooter" who can't create his own shot. The end. Only difference between him and Adam Morrison is size.

Still amazed JJ Redick wasn't a bust too. Gotta give him dap.

Reddick moves well without the ball and also attempts to play defense. Which is more than we can say about Jimmer.

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Fredette was also unwilling – or unable – to assume playmaking responsibilities for a team that desperately needed help at point guard after Jrue Holiday sustained a serious leg injury.

Put a bullet it him.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #16759 on:** October 22, 2015, 02:22:40 PM »

BYU is a perfect school for that phenomena. Even this year with Tanner Mangum before he came back to earth/reality.

benjipwns · « **Reply #16760 on:** October 22, 2015, 11:59:04 PM »

538 posted this in their Clippers preview/Blake Griffin comment

dem 1980s Bucks

benjipwns · « **Reply #16761 on:** October 23, 2015, 12:01:58 AM »

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Coach Jason Kidd said the 20-year-old Antetokounmpo is in line to play all five positions for the Bucks this season.

"He's 20 years old, and he's going to play every position for us," Kidd said. "He's never complaining. He just goes out there and plays."

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #16762 on:** October 25, 2015, 02:15:50 PM »

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13968302/minnesota-timberwolves-coach-flip-saunders-dies-cancer-age-60

Rip

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #16763 on:** October 26, 2015, 03:24:43 PM »

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #16764 on:** October 26, 2015, 03:56:23 PM »

sad to hear about Flip

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #16765 on:** October 26, 2015, 06:38:18 PM »

No really good preview vids this year so we'll have to settle for mixtapes.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #16766 on:** October 27, 2015, 08:05:33 AM »

Fucking Bill Simmons. lol. Downloaded his podcast today to get his annual nba over and under podcast he does with Joe House and he now uses Picture me rollin as his intro song for the podcast. I can't hate on that.

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Since he began his new podcast at the beginning of this month, Bill Simmons has found no shortage of fans. In fact, anyone who thought the new edition of his podcast would not be successful without ESPN’s promotion is deadly wrong. Digiday reports that the Bill Simmons podcast was downloaded almost four million times through mid-month making it the most popular sports podcast on iTunes and 14th-most popular.

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Simmons regularly promotes his podcast on his Twitter account which has over 4.7 million followers and you can be sure that he’ll promote it on HBO as well. Unlike his ESPN podcast, Simmons is making money off this edition and advertisers are flocking to it as well.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #16767 on:** October 27, 2015, 10:20:16 AM »

tbh I'm actually excited about the NBA this year, moreso than NCAA basketball in fact. I'm gonna watch tonight's Cavs v Bulls game. Usually I don't give a fuck until the playoffs.

Pistons will probably suck but I'm curious to see if Drummond balls out in a contract year.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #16768 on:** October 27, 2015, 01:37:51 PM »

Can't wait for tonight

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #16769 on:** October 27, 2015, 01:52:33 PM »

My coworker have a funny quip. He said tonight is a must-watch game for Cavs fans because it might be the only time they are all healthy and playing together.

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #16770 on:** October 27, 2015, 01:55:28 PM »

Quote from: ToxicAdam on October 27, 2015, 01:52:33 PM

My coworker have a funny quip. He said tonight is a must-watch game for Cavs fans because it might be the only time they are all healthy and playing together.

He's wrong. He should try harder.

Kyrie is out, Shumpert is out, Mozgov might not play, Thompson isn't in game shape, etc.

Be from Cleveland and make that mistake?

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #16771 on:** October 27, 2015, 05:01:41 PM »

Walrus plz

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball-dont-lie/report--more-money-bet-on-lakers-than-cavs-to-win-nba-championship-191312561.html

jakefromstatefarm · « **Reply #16772 on:** October 27, 2015, 05:11:02 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on October 27, 2015, 10:20:16 AM

Pistons will probably suck but I'm curious to see if Drummond balls out in a contract year.

i'm telling you breh, Stanley is legit

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #16773 on:** October 27, 2015, 05:13:40 PM »

Quote from: jakefromstatefarm on October 27, 2015, 05:11:02 PM

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on October 27, 2015, 10:20:16 AM
Pistons will probably suck but I'm curious to see if Drummond balls out in a contract year.
i'm telling you breh, Stanley is legit

we'll see. Lots of buzz for him obviously, after an impressive summer league outing plus he's apparently lighting it up in practice too. Didn't really blow me away at Arizona.

bluemax · « **Reply #16774 on:** October 29, 2015, 12:12:41 AM »

"The Kings have been better with Collison on the floor than with Rondo." - Mike Smith

Also no one would've predicted that! Nope!

benjipwns · « **Reply #16775 on:** October 29, 2015, 12:56:43 AM »

8/10 from the line, Andre is god confirmed

benjipwns · « **Reply #16776 on:** October 29, 2015, 12:58:02 AM »

Your Stalker · « **Reply #16777 on:** October 29, 2015, 01:17:23 AM »

dayum shame

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #16778 on:** October 29, 2015, 07:49:26 AM »

Cav's are gonna be just fine

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #16779 on:** October 29, 2015, 08:23:37 AM »

Andy Varejao still feels like the odd man out. Everything he can do can be done better by someone else.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #16780 on:** October 29, 2015, 08:36:51 AM »

I definitely like the squad more than last year. Jared Cunningham was pretty good during the pre-season. Jefferson seems to be doing well.

Hopefully no more relying on awful players like James Jones.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #16781 on:** October 29, 2015, 08:44:47 AM »

Pistons looking good. KCP seems like he could have a breakout year. Drummond should have a great year since he's playing for a contract. Dunno about Reggiec Jackson. Sometimes the offense just dies when he's running it. Whereas it looked pretty smooth last night when Steve Blake was in at PG.

This could be a playoff team once Jennings comes back

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #16782 on:** October 29, 2015, 01:12:06 PM »

Had added some range. Impressive.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #16783 on:** October 29, 2015, 01:13:59 PM »

I hope so. Pistons looked impressive with Jennings last year, and I like me some Stan. It'll be fun to see Detroit with a winning sports team again.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #16784 on:** October 29, 2015, 01:23:07 PM »

all aboard

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #16785 on:** October 29, 2015, 09:14:44 PM »

http://www.gq.com/story/thabo-sefolosha-nypd-assault

Beezy · « **Reply #16786 on:** October 30, 2015, 10:13:14 PM »

Man, this Magic/OKC double OT game. Basketball is the best sport.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #16787 on:** October 30, 2015, 10:24:37 PM »

I love that basketball is back. I have something to do with my evenings.

benjipwns · « **Reply #16788 on:** October 30, 2015, 11:00:06 PM »

Pistons undefeated.

Andre averaging 19/16. Hitting 60% of his FTs.

KCP not disappearing for three game stretches, only every other game.

Morris and Ilyasova fitting perfectly.

Allowing Steve Blake to take shots.

Not playing more Stanley Johnson, instead playing Reggie Bullock.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #16789 on:** October 30, 2015, 11:09:03 PM »

benjipwns · « **Reply #16790 on:** October 30, 2015, 11:18:02 PM »

He drilled it! PURE. MAGIC.

Going to have to start using that as a catch phrase.

I think almost as many people cheered for Bestbrook's shot as Oladipo's.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #16791 on:** October 30, 2015, 11:24:19 PM »

Lakers let the Kings score 74 points on them in a half on 57% shooting.

This is going to be another delicious trainwreck of a season for them.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #16792 on:** October 31, 2015, 01:29:49 AM »

Andre Drummond

Stan Van Gullly

no more Joe Dumars

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #16793 on:** November 01, 2015, 02:16:18 AM »

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #16794 on:** November 02, 2015, 07:06:07 AM »

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Lakers star Kobe Bryant harshly criticized his play through three games Sunday, saying, "I'm the 200th best player in the league right now. I freaking suck." Bryant spoke after scoring 15 points on 3-15 shooting in a loss to the Mavericks, his third straight game in which he has shot a poor percentage from the floor. "I just can’t make a shot," the 37-year-old said. "Just playing like s--t right now, that’s all...I suck right now."

btw highest paid player in the league.

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #16795 on:** November 02, 2015, 12:07:10 PM »

Quote from: The Walrus on November 02, 2015, 12:05:42 PM

Making enough to buy your mom's pussy 25 million times.

You all overpay goddamn

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #16796 on:** November 02, 2015, 12:53:31 PM »

holy shit those magic/thunder shots

Kara · « **Reply #16797 on:** November 02, 2015, 01:13:10 PM »

Quote from: Am_I_Anonymous on November 02, 2015, 12:07:10 PM

Quote from: The Walrus on November 02, 2015, 12:05:42 PM
Making enough to buy your mom's pussy 25 million times.

You all overpay goddamn

GFE is so demonic.

jakefromstatefarm · « **Reply #16798 on:** November 02, 2015, 02:09:47 PM »

Steve Blake is an abortion

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #16799 on:** November 02, 2015, 05:13:10 PM »

There goes Kobe, overrating his play per the usual. Typical.

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