Official 2017-18 NBA Season Thread

[rastaspur]

First rookie to score 40 pts since Blake in 2011. He was spectacular. As for the season he's avg. 15 pts before this 40 pt game so it's about to go up. He's been balling. Like a shooting guard version of Lillard imo, but he plays D.

Reminds me of a young d wade with less playmaking ability.

[rastaspur]

First rookie to score 40 pts since Blake in 2011. He was spectacular. As for the season he's avg. 15 pts before this 40 pt game so it's about to go up. He's been balling. Like a shooting guard version of Lillard imo, but he plays D.

Reminds me of a young d wade with less playmaking ability and better shooting

[raybies]

Quin Snyder's Offense Centered On 'Advantage Basketball' Concept
NOV 28, 2017 10:50 AM

Quin Snyder's offense centered on screens, cuts and drives is what he calls "advantage basketball."
The system is intended on giving players a head start whenever they catch the ball.
Snyder's first rule of advantage basketball is to never surrender your advantage. If they get a five-foot head start, they should expand it 10 feet before shooting or exchanging the baton.
"You have to keep the advantage," said Rudy Gobert. "Punish them."
Utah also runs a lot of catch-and-rolls to create additional space.
The Jazz aren't necessarily unique in these concepts but they run it with more granular detail than other teams. Utah manages to maximize the talent of their offense by generating higher quality shots.
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https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/248170/Quin-Snyders-Offense-Centered-On-Advantage-Basketball-Concept

interesting...

[raybies]

Reminds me of a young d wade with less playmaking ability and better shooting
that's a really good comparison. He's a potent scorer that's for sure.

[Ice009]

:lol

Quinn is smart as hell. However, he's got some real demons. He has that American psycho / serial killer vibe to him.

What are you guys referring to? What demons? Has he had a hard life or problems with drugs?

[TimDunkem]

:lol

Quinn is smart as hell. However, he's got some real demons. He has that American psycho / serial killer vibe to him.

Dude looks like he's on a perpetual binge. It's worked for him though, I suppose. :lol

[TD 21]

:lol Typical. White coach's team is overachieving = credit to him. Black coach's team is overachieving = credit to players.

Virtually all the hipster, nerdy Lowe wannabes criticized the McMillan hiring because he was old school. It's supposed to mean slow, ISO heavy and 3 phobic, but it's really code for played in the league and/or black. Without Turner, their projected best player, for 7 games, they sit a game over .500, 9th in pace, 10th in assist rate and 20th in 3s attempted. Funny, I've seen nary a feature on the job he's done . . . guess they're too busy pretending their favorite cadre of white coaches are geniuses who've reinvented the game.

[SAGirl]

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[CGD]

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Wtf happened to Tyson chandler

[Robz4000]

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:lol Chandler has completely checked out mentally from Phoenix

[sasaint]

:lol Chandler has completely checked out mentally from Phoenix

Probably true. But the replay also lacks context. Were the Suns down by 30 with 20 seconds left? It makes a little difference. But of greater interest is what will the Suns end up doing with Chandler this season? If he is a buyout, perhaps the Spurs could resurrect him as they did Boris.

[SAGirl]

he's mentally checked out.
they are awful. no wonder bledsoe wanted out.
he's got a hefty contract and spurs can't afford him though...

[spursistan]

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This nigga signed up for this mediocrity and proceeded to be mediocre himself and now he's tweeting his version of 'I don't wanna be here"..:lol

Getting out played by a rookie :lol

[cjw]

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This nigga signed up for this mediocrity and proceeded to be mediocre himself and now he's tweeting his version of 'I don't wanna be here"..:lol

Getting out played by a rookie :lol

Kings have even been worse with him on the floor. An absolute train wreck. Wonder if there were any offers out there close to what the Kings offered...

[TimDunkem]

Probably true. But the replay also lacks context. Were the Suns down by 30 with 20 seconds left? It makes a little difference. But of greater interest is what will the Suns end up doing with Chandler this season? If he is a buyout, perhaps the Spurs could resurrect him as they did Boris.

They were down two in the third. It was just complete indifference and laziness on the part of all those guys.

[sasaint]

They were down two in the third. It was just complete indifference and laziness on the part of all those guys.

Pitiful. But Boris looked about like that in Charlotte (but fatter) before he was cut and became a Spur... Thanks for the "context."

[sasaint]

he's mentally checked out.
they are awful. no wonder bledsoe wanted out.
he's got a hefty contract and spurs can't afford him though...

Any team ostensibly can afford a buyout. Even if Chandler were only a one year rental, a 3-man rotation of LMA/Pau/Chandler would be sweet.

[sasaint]

Kings have even been worse with him on the floor. An absolute train wreck. Wonder if there were any offers out there close to what the Kings offered...

I don't care. I still wish he would come back to SA. I bet he would be very good here again. And I have just about given up on Dijon. And then there's 50Mills...

[SPURt]

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Wow, how can someone be blessed enough to be in the NBA and play like that? I’m surprised Brad Stevens wasn’t yelling “fight back!”. I’ve never seen a team give up like that in any sport where betting and point shaving wasn’t involved. Disgraceful.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Wow, how can someone be blessed enough to be in the NBA and play like that? I’m surprised Brad Stevens wasn’t yelling “fight back!”. I’ve never seen a team give up like that in any sport where betting and point shaving wasn’t involved. Disgraceful.

Chandler is going through the motions while collecting his last payday, however the young guys - Booker, Chriss, Ulis are a disgrace. Only Warren is trying to do something. It's a warning for everyone who wants tanking and rebuilding - drafting in the lottery is not a guarantee for anything.

[SPURt]

Chandler is going through the motions while collecting his last payday, however the young guys - Booker, Chriss, Ulis are a disgrace. Only Warren is trying to do something. It's a warning for everyone who wants tanking and rebuilding - drafting in the lottery is not a guarantee for anything.
All of this. Poor Suns fans.

[TheDoctor]

Chandler is going through the motions while collecting his last payday, however the young guys - Booker, Chriss, Ulis are a disgrace. Only Warren is trying to do something. It's a warning for everyone who wants tanking and rebuilding - drafting in the lottery is not a guarantee for anything.

Nailed :toast

[TD 21]

Not to excuse his play, but with the way Hill's situation played out, it was obvious he'd be devastated and miserable.

Possible trades: Nuggets (Faried and Arthur), Magic, with Koufos (Biyombo, Augustin, Hezonja), Trail Blazers (Turner, Napier).



Chandler is going through the motions while collecting his last payday, however the young guys - Booker, Chriss, Ulis are a disgrace. Only Warren is trying to do something. It's a warning for everyone who wants tanking and rebuilding - drafting in the lottery is not a guarantee for anything.

:lol People love to spout this cliché, as if anyone has said or inferred anything to the contrary. Reality is, it has been and will always be the best opportunity at getting an all-time great, which has generally proven to be the necessary starting point for championship teams.

[cjw]

:lol People love to spout this cliché, as if anyone has said or inferred anything to the contrary. Reality is, it has been and will always be the best opportunity at getting an all-time great, which has generally proven to be the necessary starting point for championship teams.

So true. It’s a complete cliché. Spurs got lucky that teams whiffed on Leonard and weren’t even bad enough to draft him without trading away Hill. And drafting late like the Spurs do usually means they’re taking (1) guys who will be solid rotation pieces but never great (the CoJo’s of the world) or (2) guys with flaws that caused them to drop that must be overcome. Slomo and White lacked NBA athleticism / speed, Murray was super raw and couldn't shoot, etc. And then there’s the stashes that have basically all been a disaster.

Drafting in the lottery doesn’t guarantee anything. But gives you much better odds.

[SAGirl]

Wow, how can someone be blessed enough to be in the NBA and play like that? I’m surprised Brad Stevens wasn’t yelling “fight back!”. I’ve never seen a team give up like that in any sport where betting and point shaving wasn’t involved. Disgraceful.
Spurs C squad showed more heart and desire than that for sure.

[SPURt]

Spurs C squad showed more heart and desire than that for sure.
Pop would’ve quit coaching. Mostly cuz you can’t coach when doing time for murder.

[K...]

ThIs wHole poo doesn't coach thing .....which nba coach does? It's just something at this level, but usually star players are the real coaches. The spurs bench didn't have anyone like that, so maybe pop should have coached, or maybe he wanted Murray to be vocal.

[NASpurs]

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/21667083/los-angeles-clippers-deandre-jordan-hires-new-representation

Woj: Sources: DeAndre Jordan hires new reps with possible moves coming

"After two years without an agent, LA Clippers All-Star center DeAndre Jordan has hired new representation with trade discussions and free agency on his immediate horizon, league sources told ESPN.

Jordan, 29, has signed with Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports Management, sources said, who will help navigate the processes expected to determine Jordan's future with the Clippers.

The franchise's devastating batch of injuries and an 8-14 start to the season has inspired rival teams to start reaching out to the Clippers front office on the availability of Jordan, league sources told ESPN."

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[TimDunkem]

What are you guys referring to? What demons? Has he had a hard life or problems with drugs?
Missed this when you originally posted, but he had a coke problem and there were widespread rumors that he was banging one of his college player's girlfriend.

[rastaspur]

Missed this when you originally posted, but he had a coke problem and there were widespread rumors that he was banging one of his college player's girlfriend.

I think he also went to a college party after a loss one night and there were pictures of him making out with several girls and drinking like an alcoholic freshman.

He was kind of like Mike price. I saw him doing that shit in Tuscaloosa a few weeks before alabama fired him. He was a straight up creep.

[raybies]

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:lol

[raybies]

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[Mr. Body]

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Well, Cousins is a grown man. You're still a mama's boy.

[r0drig0lac]

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this guy....

[raybies]

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in other news, OKC and Utah should be fun game tonight.

[tholdren]

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:lol

Cue the best talent in the nba quotes....

[raybies]

Mitchell is already a better player than Gordon Hayward imo. And I think Ingles is like a poor man's Hayward. It's just Rubio doesn't help this team. Kind of want Goerge Hill back on the Jazz. He's rotting away with the Kings. But Utah is a dangerous team if healthy. They just need to get Joe back

[Dex]

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in other news, OKC and Utah should be fun game tonight.

Pretty ugly so far. OKC's "Big 3" are shooting like 3-12.

[SAGirl]

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[SAGirl]

Mitchell is already a better player than Gordon Hayward imo. And I think Ingles is like a poor man's Hayward. It's just Rubio doesn't help this team. Kind of want Goerge Hill back on the Jazz. He's rotting away with the Kings. But Utah is a dangerous team if healthy. They just need to get Joe back
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[raybies]

Melo desperately needs to come off the bench for this team. I'd put Jerami Grant in his place. Better defense, more focused offense. If Melo pouts cut him loose.

[BatManu20]

Jazz about to blow this game. Been leading it the whole way.

[BatManu20]

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[raybies]

they need a spark. Who's their spark player?

Forbes and Bertans and to a lesser extent Murray have been. Even Joff sometimes..

[SAGirl]

they need a spark. Who's their spark player?

Forbes and Bertans and to a lesser extent Murray have been. Even Joff sometimes..
Joff is a spark for the other team.

[BatManu20]

Utah's offense is awful. And OKC has the lead.

[raybies]

Joff is a spark for the other team. he's been injured half the year... It's hard to build roots on rocky ground. He hasn't been as bad as people here seem to think. That OKC game he was huge. Other than that he hasn't been getting consistent minutes. He's being used situationaly like Bertans. Pop has been really intent on playing LMA and Pau at all times it seems. But with Bertans starting to pick it up he's seeing less time. Which is good cause more competition typically leads to better play.

[raybies]

Is OKC turning the corner?

[BatManu20]

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[raybies]

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dang that sucks man

[raybies]

that's a quality win for OKC

[SAGirl]

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[SAGirl]

dang that sucks man
who knows maybe the suns find a silver lining developing the rest of the guys... they are going to keep losing anyways... but it doesn't look good that it was obviously a strain with no contact. groin injuries take their time healing and can linger.

[raybies]

who knows maybe the suns find a silver lining developing the rest of the guys... they are going to keep losing anyways... but it doesn't look good that it was obviously a strain with no contact. groin injuries take their time healing and can linger.
good point about the development.

[raybies]

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Rubio doesn't fit with that team. They need someone that can space the ball. Snyder emphasizes what he calls advantage basketball and Rubio's lack of shooting kinda kills the spacing and allows cheating.

[BatManu20]

Dope article tbh.

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[tholdren]

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Didnt you just post adv stats about rubio?

[tbdog]

Melo desperately needs to come off the bench for this team. I'd put Jerami Grant in his place. Better defense, more focused offense. If Melo pouts cut him loose.

They would then have 3 limited offensive range players. They actually should be running Patterson and running a shooting guard that can shoot.

[raybies]

They would then have 3 limited offensive range players. They actually should be running Patterson and running a shooting guard that can shoot.
can't argue with that.

[ECOV]

Dope article tbh.

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copy and paste please?

[spurs10]

937906612882124801 He's so gangsta! He'll probably go and get a James Cagney tattoo!
Too bad Cousins didn't slap him around a little. Cousins is likely scared of his momma though!

[YGWHI]

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:tu

But the issue is the offense.
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Also, if I hear that "Kawhi doesn't let other players improve..." "Parker/LMA two-man game helps Danny on offense more than Kawhi..."

Since Parker's return, in last 5 games Danny scored 6.8 ppg .38 FG%

[YGWHI]

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"We grown..." I wonder what his multiple fake accounts on Twitter are saying about this...

[SAGirl]

:tu

But the issue is the offense.
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Also, if I hear that "Kawhi doesn't let other players improve..." "Parker/LMA two-man game helps Danny on offense more than Kawhi..."

Since Parker's return, in last 5 games Danny scored 6.8 ppg .38 FG%
Of course Spurs offensively will improve a lot with Kawhi. Defensively too. Maybe we don't see some micro-lineups for example.

I'd rather not comment much on Tony/Danny or rest of the starters. It's a small sample size since Tony came back and I have no criticism for Tony or Danny at this point. Danny has always been streaky and Tony needs the ball to be impactful. When Kawhi comes back we shall see what happens with Tony himself and how he adjusts.

[SAGirl]

he's been injured half the year... It's hard to build roots on rocky ground. He hasn't been as bad as people here seem to think. That OKC game he was huge. Other than that he hasn't been getting consistent minutes. He's being used situationaly like Bertans. Pop has been really intent on playing LMA and Pau at all times it seems. But with Bertans starting to pick it up he's seeing less time. Which is good cause more competition typically leads to better play.
I will give you the small sample size card.

[SAGirl]

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[raybies]

I will give you the small sample size card.
:toast

[Mr. Body]

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No doubt sore from patting himself in the back.

[UZER]

No doubt sore from patting himself in the back.

Kevin Durant wonders if Draymond would be patting himself on the back if he was white.

[SAGirl]

A lot of weird news. GSW will be missing Curry, Draymond, McCaw for that game.
Coach clifford from Charlotte team has health issues that will require medical leave.
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[tholdren]

He's so gangsta! He'll probably go and get a James Cagney tattoo!
Too bad Cousins didn't slap him around a little. Cousins is likely scared of his momma though!

Let your soul glo

[BatManu20]

13 in a row for the Cavs..

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[tholdren]

13 in a row for the Cavs..

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Step back 3 or get to the line up 2 w less than 20 seconds. Take note when this bum talks about his bbiq. Idiot

[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

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[spursistan]

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Wolves: 113
JV Clippers: 107

Thib has become a caricature of himself.. his Minnesota tenure is starting to expose him for the average coach he may have always been..

[Robz4000]

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Wolves: 113
JV Clippers: 107

Thib has become a caricature of himself.. his Minnesota tenure is starting to expose him for the average coach he may have always been..

Not average, just flawed. He knows how to instill a defensive system and has no trouble motivating his players, but his in-game management and personnel decisions can be head-scratching at best. He also has no idea how the offensive side of basketball works.

[raybies]

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Wolves: 113
JV Clippers: 107

Thib has become a caricature of himself.. his Minnesota tenure is starting to expose him for the average coach he may have always been..
If one guy gets injured, they are in trouble...

[Mr. Body]

Not average, just flawed. He knows how to instill a defensive system and has no trouble motivating his players, but his in-game management and personnel decisions can be head-scratching at best. He also has no idea how the offensive side of basketball works.

That's weird, because they are a shitty defensive team right now.

[Robz4000]

That's weird, because they are a shitty defensive team right now.

They have a lot of shitty defenders tbh. Wiggins is awful, Towns is overrated, and all their guards outside Butler are terrible as well. They desperately need a Danny Green-type player to start in Wiggins' place.

[TimDunkem]

Yeah. Kind of hard to play good defense when you're a team full of bad defenders that were just thrown together over the summer.

[jermaine]

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I remember when a lot of you'll was hoping an saying he wouldn't even get a final roster spot! I was saying I pray he does. I'd let him run point over Murray.

[SAGirl]

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[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

Athletic wing defender. Better than Lauvergne. Make the call, RC.


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[r0drig0lac]

Athletic wing defender. Better than Lauvergne. Make the call, RC.


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Blossomgame tbh

[Dancelot]

I remember when a lot of you'll was hoping an saying he wouldn't even get a final roster spot! I was saying I pray he does. I'd let him run point over Murray.
I’d love to see him in the 3 point contest this season.

[TimDunkem]

NBA is apparently looking at expanding the G-League with a team in Mexico City as soon as next season.

[TimDunkem]

76ers finally dumped Okafor (and Stauskas) to the Nets for Trevor Booker.

[marinoman]

According to my sAn Antonio kawhi won’t play Friday but may play Saturday. Not sure that’s news but wtvr

[r0drig0lac]

Sean Marks with another good move

[Mr. Body]

Okafor may simply be a shitty player. But at least the cost was low.

[raybies]

76ers finally dumped Okafor (and Stauskas) to the Nets for Trevor Booker.
That's good get for Nets. He and Russell were 2 and 3 same draft weren't they? And nets have them both now

[SAGirl]

Glad for Okafor. I am not a fan, but whatever becomes of him, he needed an opportunity to play at this point. He was buried going nowhere in Philly.

[SAGirl]

Thibs and the Timberwolves players may have chemistry issues...???
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http://hoopshype.com/2017/12/06/tom-thibodeau-and-timberwolves-players-may-have-chemistry-issues/

[raybies]

Thibs and the Timberwolves players may have chemistry issues...???
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http://hoopshype.com/2017/12/06/tom-thibodeau-and-timberwolves-players-may-have-chemistry-issues/
They are a lottery team if they lose any major player IMO. They depend to strongly on their starting 5. Thibs over playing of his players is a disaster waiting to happen. It's sad.

[Robz4000]

They are a lottery team if they lose any major player IMO. They depend to strongly on their starting 5. Thibs over playing of his players is a disaster waiting to happen. It's sad.

They're only a lottery team if they lose Butler or KAT, don't kid yourself. They have some decent pieces sitting on their bench that don't play enough, but can easily fill in should Dieng/Wiggins/Teague get hurt (again in Teague's case).

[tonight...you]

They're only a lottery team if they lose Butler or KAT, don't kid yourself. They have some decent pieces sitting on their bench that don't play enough, but can easily fill in should Dieng/Wiggins/Teague get hurt (again in Teague's case).
Did Wiggins get that Max contract? I forgot.

[Robz4000]

Did Wiggins get that Max contract? I forgot.

:lol yeah he did

[tonight...you]

:lol yeah he did
Dios mio...

[raybies]

They're only a lottery team if they lose Butler or KAT, don't kid yourself. They have some decent pieces sitting on their bench that don't play enough, but can easily fill in should Dieng/Wiggins/Teague get hurt (again in Teague's case).
I considered major player like kat, butler, or Wiggins... I'll stand that but just to clarify...

[Robz4000]

I considered major player like kat, butler, or Wiggins... I'll stand that but just to clarify...

They could lose Wiggins and actually get better tbh.

[SAGirl]

I read that article and there is more than just the bench players being unhappy. Reportedly KAT is also unhappy. He played last game 38 minutes and only took 6 shots. Article goes on to highlight how you need as a coach to keep your bigs engaged offensively and Thibs has neglected it. It's interesting. There is trouble.

[BatManu20]

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[tonight...you]

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How those fires treating you, big daddy? Hope you're safe.

[raybies]

Luke just took out Lopez for Randle. Brook look pissed

[raybies]

anyone else think Rockets lose tonight? I think they do.

[raybies]

ingram :wow

[BatManu20]

Embiid air-balls a 2-foot shot, the lakers rebound and come down and Embiid blows a defensive assignment which allows Ingrim to hit a wide open game-winning 3. Naturally.

[raybies]

Embiid air-balls a 2-foot shot, the lakers rebound and come down and hit a game-winning 3. Naturally.
He was talking trash then Randle comes in and outplays him. I guess Luke made the clutch call late, by taking Lopez out.

[raybies]

and Houston is top 5 defensive team?

[raybies]

that was a t? lol

[raybies]

i have no idea how Houston is a top 5 defensive team. Defense in this league must be abysmal. They have given up countless open shots and it isn't even half yet.

[BatManu20]

How those fires treating you, big daddy? Hope you're safe.

So far so good my man. They're getting worse though due to the extreme Santa Anna Winds. Not enough man power to fight this many wildfires and guys are getting tired. Lots of firefighters from AZ, NV, and CO coming in to help though. Pretty wild.

[BillMc]

Watched the Thunder-Nets game. Really think Donovan has lost the team. No one seems to listen to him, body language is terrible.

[raybies]

Watched the Thunder-Nets game. Really think Donovan has lost the team. No one seems to listen to him, body language is terrible.
:wow they lost?!? Someone has to get fired or traded at this point

[tholdren]

Watched the Thunder-Nets game. Really think Donovan has lost the team. No one seems to listen to him, body language is terrible.

Not shocked. Where melo goes coaches get fired. Sad a bum like melo was considered a generational talent.

[BatManu20]

OKC are terrible. Melo is a cancer. PG will not re-sign with them. Book it.

[raybies]

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wow

[BatManu20]

:wow they lost?!? Someone has to get fired or traded at this point

Blew a 16-pt lead to one of the worst teams in basketball.

[BatManu20]

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[raybies]

Blew a 16-pt lead to one of the worst teams in basketball.
its mindbottling lol(Blades of Glory Ref.) One of the most talent star starved teams in basketball, but they play like a team. Salute the Spurs tree tbh. I'm gonna be following them when they get Russell back to see how him and jah do.

Russell
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RHJ
Jah

I at the point of overrating them, but I like what they are doing very much

[BatManu20]

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:lol
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:lol stop
i remember a time we were scared of the thunder

[BatManu20]

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[raybies]

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lol

[raybies]

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look at this garbage post. Media forgetting Rockets meltdown again. Happens every year.

[dabom]

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look at this garbage post. Media forgetting Rockets meltdown again. Happens every year.

Nene higher impact than Kawhi. :lmao

[dabom]

That dude is a spurs hater though. Someone fucking tweet him that. :lol

[BillMc]

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look at this garbage post. Media forgetting Rockets meltdown again. Happens every year.

What is D'Antoni's playoff record against Pop? Why expect that to change?


Nene higher impact than Kawhi. :lmao

:lol

[BatManu20]

Melol

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[BillMc]

Melolo

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Melo is less efficient that Pickett's Charge.

[raybies]

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was about to go to bed until I saw this lmao wait till LeBron

[Fireball]

fucking Zaza tbh

[r0drig0lac]

ingram :wow

Ingram will be a monster

[SAGirl]

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was about to go to bed until I saw this lmao wait till LeBron
made me laugh.... /rofl
Lebron was just ridiculous. Should Dijon come up with something like that, Pop would send him stright for the Gleague for a couple of games at least (on the road too, not the ones that are local) in order to knock him down from showing off.

But seriously the one that had me lolzing was really Nic Batum.

[raybies]

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one of my bold predictions for the season. Longshot but yeah, they are getting talent somehow. Really love what Marks did with the crapfest of assets they had. He's doing a masterful job.

[raybies]

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must mean the South Bay Lakers...

[TimDunkem]

LaMelo looks like an incest baby.

[Mr. Body]

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one of my bold predictions for the season. Longshot but yeah, they are getting talent somehow. Really love what Marks did with the crapfest of assets they had. He's doing a masterful job.

They play really hard. I'm in their footprint and like watching them. I don't think Okafor fits, but at least they'll try.

[NASpurs]

:lol

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2748322-chris-boshs-mom-named-as-suspect-in-texas-drug-trafficking-sting

Chris Bosh's Mom Named as Suspect in Texas Drug Trafficking Sting

[SAGirl]

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one of my bold predictions for the season. Longshot but yeah, they are getting talent somehow. Really love what Marks did with the crapfest of assets they had. He's doing a masterful job.
Cleveland f@cked.

[raybies]

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can't have the buttercup stepping up to you and getting away with it...

[BatManu20]

LOL

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[BatManu20]

Maybe Lebron will recruit Ish Smith to LA as well to complete the "Big 3"

[tholdren]

Melo is less efficient that Pickett's Charge.

Yet 90 percent of nba fans consider him a star...

[Chinook]

Damn. Jackson and Durant showing off their OKC IQs to end this game.

[BatManu20]

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[SAGirl]

wrong thread

[spursistan]

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He's about couple weeks from asking for a trade..Grizzlies better shop him for something of value before it's too late.

[BillMc]

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He's about couple weeks from asking for a trade..Grizzlies better shop him for something of value before it's too late.

I know the Gasol brothers have always wanted to play together in the pros. But not sure what we could give for Marc that would get him and yet still improve the Spurs in the aggregate.

[raybies]

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Victor O. has been balling. The dude has been clutch and appears to be a legit piece to build around. At home the Pacers have shown they can beat anyone. Must of been underrated last year with RW high usage, but Indiana has a better record than OKC and everyone thought that Indy got waxed in the Paul George deal...

[Mr. Body]

Victor O. has been balling. The dude has been clutch and appears to be a legit piece to build around. At home the Pacers have shown they can beat anyone. Must of been underrated last year with RW high usage, but Indiana has a better record than OKC and everyone thought that Indy got waxed in the Paul George deal...

I called VO as a potential all-star two years ago. OKC wasn't a good fit.

[raybies]

I called VO as a potential all-star two years ago. OKC wasn't a good fit.
Westbrooks silly antics last year kind of held him back it appears. But you are right it wasn't a good fit and Indy is perfect for him.

[r0drig0lac]

Westbrooks silly antics last year kind of held him back it appears. But you are right it wasn't a good fit and Indy is perfect for him.

Not. He has never shown anything close to what he is playing now (be it in Orlando or Oklahoma). This is a result of work in the offseason, and now it is reaping the fruits.

PS: It's easier to blame Westbrook but Dipo was never this guy

[SAGirl]

Glad for Indiana.

[Mr. Body]

Not. He has never shown anything close to what he is playing now (be it in Orlando or Oklahoma). This is a result of work in the offseason, and now it is reaping the fruits.

PS: It's easier to blame Westbrook but Dipo was never this guy

He was. Just because you didn't see it didn't mean others didn't.

[r0drig0lac]

He was. Just because you didn't see it didn't mean others didn't.

no, but whatever

[sasaint]

I know the Gasol brothers have always wanted to play together in the pros. But not sure what we could give for Marc that would get him and yet still improve the Spurs in the aggregate.

That would all depend on LMA. Is he the disgruntled, incredibly shrinking, prima donna that we saw last season or the All-Star we have seen this season? We clearly cannot afford a frontline trio of LMA/Pau/Marc, nor do we have enough minutes/touches to keep them all happy.

If THIS is the real LMA, then replacing him with Marc would be a downgrade, anyhow.

[cjw]

That would all depend on LMA. Is he the disgruntled, incredibly shrinking, prima donna that we saw last season or the All-Star we have seen this season? We clearly cannot afford a frontline trio of LMA/Pau/Marc, nor do we have enough minutes/touches to keep them all happy.

If THIS is the real LMA, then replacing him with Marc would be a downgrade, anyhow.

The way he schooled Horford last night while largely holding him in check defensively (though plenty of switching) ... shoutout to Pau for continuing to be a rock on defense.

He should be in the conversation to start the All Star game, not just be in it. Durant is a shoe-in, and the Pels don’t deserve two starters. But probably will be Jokic. For those teams who could have dealt for him over the summer, LMA would be in the conversation with Embiid, Porzingis and Drummond for the third frontcourt All Star starter spot under the old rules from the East along with Lebron and Giannis.

[Mr. Body]

no, but whatever

I mean, I did. His potential was clear in college and was always there. Just because you have your head up your ass doesn't mean other people do.

[r0drig0lac]

college potential... lmao

[TimDunkem]

college potential... lmao
Everyone was constantly shitting on him before this season. :lol

[BillMc]

That would all depend on LMA. Is he the disgruntled, incredibly shrinking, prima donna that we saw last season or the All-Star we have seen this season? We clearly cannot afford a frontline trio of LMA/Pau/Marc, nor do we have enough minutes/touches to keep them all happy.

If THIS is the real LMA, then replacing him with Marc would be a downgrade, anyhow.

I agree. THIS LMA is better than Marc. But do we get this LMA when Kawhi returns? Tune in next week true believers....

[sasaint]

I agree. THIS LMA is better than Marc. But do we get this LMA when Kawhi returns? Tune in next week true believers....

Yep. The $64 question.

[tholdren]

Everyone was constantly shitting on him before this season. :lol

Emmmmooooojjjjjjiiiiii meeeeellllltttttddddoooooowwwnnnnnn brought to you by teengers everywhere

[TimDunkem]

Emmmmooooojjjjjjiiiiii meeeeellllltttttddddoooooowwwnnnnnn brought to you by teengers everywhere
What are you talking about? It looks like your shit has been pushed so far in lately that it's finally reached your brain.

[TheDoctor]

LMA starting the All-Star Game.

Remember guys the format changed. Captains “selected by players” (?) will choose their respective homies either in the East or West.

Banana boat crew incoming.

[tonight...you]

What are you talking about? It looks like your shit has been pushed so far in lately that it's finally reached your brain.
Lol. Damn...

[tholdren]

What are you talking about? It looks like your shit has been pushed so far in lately that it's finally reached your brain.

So insecure you have to respond... and you stopped using emojis. Lololololol

[TimDunkem]

So insecure you have to respond... and you stopped using emojis. Lololololol
Quick question. If you're so anti-emoji and consider it childish, why do you use "lolololol" like some neckbearded faggot from 4chan? :lol

[UZER]

LOL

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Please. That's just LeBron wanting people to be talking about him.

[raybies]

thought this was beautiful and wanted to share

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[SAGirl]

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[tholdren]

Quick question. If you're so anti-emoji and consider it childish, why do you use "lolololol" like some neckbearded faggot from 4chan? :lol

Lololololololol keep up with your emojis. Sad

[BillMc]

thought this was beautiful and wanted to share

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That was really nice. Thanks for posting. A little holiday spirit.

[tonight...you]

thought this was beautiful and wanted to share

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That's awesome. I would have stopped and enjoyed. It snowed like cray, up here in the El Paso mountains (yes, we have mountains) too. I had a big fire going all day (it's nice when you mainly work from home for days like this) and watched the snow with my dags. My soul felt like what he was playing. It was nice.

[raybies]

That's awesome. I would have stopped and enjoyed. It snowed like cray, up here in the El Paso mountains (yes, we have mountains) too. I had a big fire going all day (it's nice when you mainly work from home for days like this) and watched the snow with my dags. My soul felt like what he was playing. It was nice.
felt like a miracle man. we had a lot of fun lol and we are paying for it now. We're all sick. But we made snow angels, had a snowball fight, and made a snowman. It was awesome man. I guess since we are in Texas we can appreciate it more.

[tonight...you]

felt like a miracle man. we had a lot of fun lol and we are paying for it now. We're all sick. But we made snow angels, had a snowball fight, and made a snowman. It was awesome man. I guess since we are in Texas we can appreciate it more.
Lol... true. I hope you get better soon, bud.

[raybies]

Lol... true. I hope you get better soon, bud.
thanks man. appreciate that

[TimDunkem]

Lololololololol keep up with your emojis. Sad
Damn you're one dumb desperate mother fucker. :lol

[raybies]

OKC about to drop this game

[raybies]

dang mem blew that game. two missed ft

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

If that's not a foul on Melo I don't know what is :lol

[raybies]

If that's not a foul on Melo I don't know what is :lol
maybe the league is trying to save them.

anyhow, this Blazers Rockets game is pretty juicy

[spursistan]

dang mem blew that game. two missed ft
Bulls 4-20
Hawks 6-19
Mavs 7-19
Grizzlies 8-18
Kings 8-17
Hornets 9-16
Suns 9-19

Memphis should rev up the tank; it is really pointless..Conley is not Lebron to get you of this toilet when he comes back.

[spursistan]

Hope Blazers do us a solid and hold on vs the Rockets in the fourth..

[raybies]

Lillard is hurt

[Chinook]

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Lol, they'd still struggle to make the playoffs.

[raybies]

Does Harden have a beer bely or that just me

[raybies]

Vonleh lol

[sasaint]

Lol, they'd still struggle to make the playoffs.

Not sure they will have Gasol much longer...

[raybies]

now blazers blew this game? wow

[daslicer]

now blazers blew this game? wow

I think unfortunately the Rockets are going to win 60 plus games along with the Warriors. It's going to be hard to pass either of those teams in the standings at this rate. Spurs could possibly also win 60 games and end up with the third seed. That's how ridiculous the situation is.

[raybies]

Pistons making a run (o)(o)

[Chinook]

Pistons making a run (o)(o)

Titties?

[raybies]

Titties?
lol sorry, been experimenting on how to make the eyes emoji. Maybe someone can add that to our emoji list.

[raybies]

It's starting to look like there are only 5 contenders in this league. Boston and Cavs to the East, and Warriors, Rockets, and Spurs to the West. We don't even have Kawhi back yet. Man, we should be tier one with Kawhi imo

[raybies]

Indiana is pretty impressive. They are really competitive. An upgrade at the point and they will be pretty solid

[NASpurs]

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[BatManu20]

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Been calling Lebron to Houston for months now. Makes too much sense tbh.

[BatManu20]

If Oladipo isn't starting the All-Star game, something is wrong with the NBA.

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[BatManu20]

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[raybies]

If Oladipo isn't starting the All-Star game, something is wrong with the NBA.

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dude is clutch man. He may be better than Paul George. Maybe not from a talent perspective but definitely from a team perspective.

[BatManu20]

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[SAGirl]

If Oladipo isn't starting the All-Star game, something is wrong with the NBA.

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And winning games too. That is not some empty stats.

[BatManu20]

dude is clutch man. He may be better than Paul George. Maybe not from a talent perspective but definitely from a team perspective.

He's been better this year, that's for sure. But hard to say he's better cause PG is in a weird situation right now. PG's better than what he's showing this year obviously and I think he'll return to his old self next year in Los Angeles.

[BatManu20]

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[raybies]

Who would of thought that it was actually OKC got fleeced in the Paul George deal. OKC gonna lose everything going all in while Indy got an All Star and solid rotation piece who I think will eventually be an above average starter. Wow this season has been very interesting

[Robz4000]

Would say he's carrying my fantasy team, but now Embiid is out with a back injury to sink me :pctoss

[raybies]

He's been better this year, that's for sure. But hard to say he's better cause PG is in a weird situation right now. He's better than what he's showing this year obviously and I think he'll return to his old self next year in Los Angeles.
Yeah the pace they play will be good for him. He'll get a lot of high quality shots and all the the opportunities to chuck his heart desires. How do him and Ingram fit though?

[raybies]

Would say he's carrying my fantasy team, but now Embiid is out with a back injury to sink me :pctoss
Embiid is injured again? dang man that sux

[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

Pretty sure it's fake but figured I'd post anyways.


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[DAF86]

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:cry But Westbrook had no help and triple doubles :cry

[tonight...you]

Titties?
What the? Ha ha ha! I was literally blind-sided by that and then shook my head at how naive I was.
Lol

[YGWHI]

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Boogie has proved this season he's not the uncoachable guy that most people thought. I just want to watch him playing on a top team, at this point of his career, he deserves it.

[Mr. Body]

He's been better this year, that's for sure. But hard to say he's better cause PG is in a weird situation right now. PG's better than what he's showing this year obviously and I think he'll return to his old self next year in Los Angeles.

Paul George is a nice player but the Pacers seemed to do just as well without him as with him. Olapido's success doesn't surprise me much. In college you saw the potential.

[YGWHI]

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look at this garbage post. Media forgetting Rockets meltdown again. Happens every year.

HPBasketball is well known for being a Spurs hater.
You have to read him after Celtics lost to Spurs, it was a great win for us but the next day he only tweeted Celtics stats like it was just one team on floor, didn't even mention the Spurs.

[raybies]

Paul George is a nice player but the Pacers seemed to do just as well without him as with him. Olapido's success doesn't surprise me much. In college you saw the potential.
I wanted Vic early that year before he got into lottery status but the kid has always had heart. You love going to war with guys like that. He's also been clutch this year so he's showing he can be a closer. But he's been a great fit, where he went to college, and the style they want to play. Nate showing diversity with his style of play.

[BatManu20]

:lol

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[raybies]

:lol

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that women obliterated that turd bro. dang that is rofl material

[BatManu20]

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[Ice009]

Boogie has proved this season he's not the uncoachable guy that most people thought. I just want to watch him playing on a top team, at this point of his career, he deserves it.

He's a dominant player. He's the perfect antidote to small ball. I think he's shooting too many 3 point jumpers from the few games I've watched this season, but when he decides to go inside, especially if you put a small guy on him, he's likely to punish that smaller defender.

I really did want him on the Spurs, but unfortunately he's playing too well to be traded and as usual, I don't think the Spurs would want him due to his perceived character issues (for the record, I think he'd be fine on a team like the Spurs).

Do you guys think New Orleans would trade him if their record continues to flounder?


Paul George is a nice player but the Pacers seemed to do just as well without him as with him. Olapido's success doesn't surprise me much. In college you saw the potential.

He's from Indiana too, isn't he? I recall that being mentioned around the time of the trade. Looks like the home fans would be even happier that he's a local guy that's also playing well and looking like a new perennial All-Star.

Also, the LeBron to Houston thing, how would Houston get/create the cap space to pay him? I am starting to think with the Rockets having the number one record so far this season that, that would be his number one destination since they also have one of his best buddies in Chris Paul.

[SAGirl]

He's a dominant player. He's the perfect antidote to small ball. I think he's shooting too many 3 point jumpers from the few games I've watched this season, but when he decides to go inside, especially if you put a small guy on him, he's likely to punish that smaller defender.

I really did want him on the Spurs, but unfortunately he's playing too well to be traded and as usual, I don't think the Spurs would want him due to his perceived character issues (for the record, I think he'd be fine on a team like the Spurs).

Do you guys think New Orleans would trade him if their record continues to flounder?

for as much as that debate has been going on between Chinook and Manu4tres about Patty, the 50mills, the chemistry and what not... chemistry and fit is so important for Pop that there is no other reason to explain that many years of Bonner, who is now a broadcaster and is seen in the training facility all the time practicing with the guys and helping to keep them in shape. And there have been some questionable contracts given out lately due to the chemistry aspect bc there is no doubt that for similar $ different players could have been obtained, but it's not just about their games, but their personality and "fit".

Not everyone can be a Spur either. Look at JSimms. I know you don't want to accept it, but he wanted to be gone. He felt restricted in Pop's system and he wasn't going to achieve his personal/individual goals in the Spurs, who are oriented towards teams and his ego was going to be subordinated to the collective.

Spurs emphasize the selflessness to a fault to the point that the team comes before you (get over yourself). It's not easy. Everyone respects the Spurs, but not everyone can be a Spur or even wants to be a Spur. The first time Boogie gets benched for slacking off on defense and Pop placed Lauvergne out there he's going to fume. He's not going to be as polite as Lamarcus about "touches" either.

[Mr. Body]

He's from Indiana too, isn't he? I recall that being mentioned around the time of the trade. Looks like the home fans would be even happier that he's a local guy that's also playing well and looking like a new perennial All-Star.

Oladipo is from Maryland but he was recruited by Crean to Indiana University. He was a plus defender, high energy guy, not a good shooter at all. So yeah, he's a local guy essentially.

[RD2191]

:lol

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:lol

[cjw]

HPBasketball is well known for being a Spurs hater.
You have to read him after Celtics lost to Spurs, it was a great win for us but the next day he only tweeted Celtics stats like it was just one team on floor, didn't even mention the Spurs.

I’m so glad he blocked me on twitter for calling him out when he tried calling Iman Shumpert an elite defender then backtracking. Sore loser. Must suck to be a Grizzlies fan and get paid peanuts to work at CBS.

Only time anyone’s blocked me, and it’s made Twitter a much more enjoyable place to visit

[spursistan]

:cry But Westbrook had no help and triple doubles :cry
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Most fraudulent MVP winner in modern times; and yes it beats Kobe's 2008 and Rose's 2011 MVPs..iT was a disgraceful, selfish stat-padding charade really..

[YGWHI]

I’m so glad he blocked me on twitter for calling him out when he tried calling Iman Shumpert an elite defender then backtracking. Sore loser. Must suck to be a Grizzlies fan and get paid peanuts to work at CBS.

Only time anyone’s blocked me, and it’s made Twitter a much more enjoyable place to visit

:tu

[YGWHI]

He's a dominant player. He's the perfect antidote to small ball. I think he's shooting too many 3 point jumpers from the few games I've watched this season, but when he decides to go inside, especially if you put a small guy on him, he's likely to punish that smaller defender.

I really did want him on the Spurs, but unfortunately he's playing too well to be traded and as usual, I don't think the Spurs would want him due to his perceived character issues (for the record, I think he'd be fine on a team like the Spurs).

Do you guys think New Orleans would trade him if their record continues to flounder?

A trade sounds better than lose him in FA next summer, I doubt Pels could re-sign him.

[r0drig0lac]

dude is clutch man. He may be better than Paul George. Maybe not from a talent perspective but definitely from a team perspective.

he definitely has the biggest engine, and it's clear he worked a lot in offseason, is another player.

ps: the big difference is the unreal increase in% 3pt: 36% x 44% (never greater than 36% in any previous season), no positive or negative influence of Westbrook about this, incidentally, his 3pt% in his only season with Westbrook was greater than in all his years playing with a larger role in Orlando, his improvement was ONLY his work in the low season, good for him, which is reaping the rewards now.

[SAGirl]

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[r0drig0lac]

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two of them have the ball in their hands for a long time, the other plays with the two best 3pt shooters all time, and one of the best scoring machines in history, is normal

[SAGirl]

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[tonight...you]

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Scott Perry, who bolted for the Knicks? Lol...
This is the Kings, brothers. You all should have known better.

Seriously, they should have known better.

[SAGirl]

Scott Perry, who bolted for the Knicks? Lol...
This is the Kings, brothers. You all should have known better.

Seriously, they should have known better.
:lmao like yea... Hill must have smoked a joint b4 that meeting...

I got another one for you.
This one is funny too, in a different way.

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[SAGirl]

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[Chinook]

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Reminds me of this:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7f02FNPTSo

[SAGirl]

Reminds me of this:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7f02FNPTSo
:rollin

Poor Morris... I had never seen that skit. Hilarious.

[tonight...you]

Reminds me of this:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7f02FNPTSo
Lol, love that movie.

[TD 21]

Been calling Lebron to Houston for months now. Makes too much sense tbh.

Same. Lakers were always a red herring.

I realize he'd never sign with Spurs, but these Lowe wannabes are so biased against Spurs in the past year and a half (because they're not trying to be Warriors and praising them is now considered played out) that one even had the gall to claim "Houston would give him the best chance of beating Golden State. It might be his only chance."

https://www.theringer.com/nba/2017/12/11/16760590/lebron-james-houston-rockets-free-agency

[K...]

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Is it a coincidence Kawhi has been out but only comes back when his old dad Matt barnes resigns???? It doesn't make sense, but it does????!!!!

[BillMc]

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How can they possibly afford him? LBJ has gone on record saying he'll never take less than the max again.

[raybies]

let's go pels

[Mr. Body]

Watching the Pelicans, I don't know why posters are up in Cousins' jock. He's not just a tremendously shitty and lazy defender, he often just loafs down the court after turnovers, leading to blown defensive assignments, dunks and wide open three pointers. The guy is lazy as fuck. How can anyone want him on their team?

[raybies]

Cousins is a complete detriment to close games. Whether be conditioning, stamina, endurance whateva. He plays literally no d to close big games