NBA 2022-23 Thread

[Hewson]

After that back court violation with 21 seconds to go in regulation, somebody should have punched Kyle Anderson.

Also: Reggie Miller licking LeBron's taint saying "I don't see a foul there" on the play just prior to Anderson's backcourt when LeBron dives and takes out Prince's legs. My God man, there aren't many more obvious fouls in a game.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

memphis SHOULD still win the series - they're still better than what Minnesota threw out there. but they're really going to miss Steven Adams in this series.

 

[clerks]

Lakers and Minn game had 42 or more turnovers and looked like a preseason game it had so many terrible plays.

AD goes down every time he is touched. These teams aren't going anywhere.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

the irony of the raptors having to beat both demar and kyle to extend the nick nurse era.

 

[Hewson]

I'll say that if I were a Thunder fan I'd be fairly pleased right now.
SGA is a stud. Team is definitely on the rise. Holmgren coming back next season (though I still have reservations about him health wise. Being 9 feet tall and weighing 69 lbs. is a recipe for disaster in the NBA).
And they still have a ridiculous plethora of picks, 2 firsts this year, then four firsts each in 24 and 25, 3 more in 26 and 2 in 27. They could end up loaded for a decade or more if things fall right.

 

[DaveC]

oh well. my prediction earlier in this thread was really the best-case scenario for the raptors. at least they get to keep their lottery pick, no small consolation there. it's gonna be an interesting offseason no matter what.

 

[cobl04]

Giddey is now carrying the torch that Delly lit.

[tweet]1646596195672834048[/tweet]

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Is this guy for real?

https://twitter.com/TalkCulotta/status/1646322543710683138?t=3tssbc3_2ZxWXeu0SMFp6g&s=19

 

[Hewson]

Is this guy for real?

https://twitter.com/TalkCulotta/status/1646322543710683138?t=3tssbc3_2ZxWXeu0SMFp6g&s=19

What a specimen.
Played 114 games in his illustrious 4 yr. career thus far.
Extension kicks in next year. I'm sure that will be money well spent.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Guy is throwing down windmills from a vertical in pregame but can't be bothered to even attempt to give it a go in an elimination game?

What a punk

 

[clerks]

He wasn't cleared for 5 on 5 basketball. Only 1 on NONE.

 

[U2inUtah]

Let’s go OKC! Jazz get another lottery pick if Minnesota loses

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Man Chicago shit the bed down the stretch

 

[Hewson]

Man Chicago shit the bed down the stretch

Only outscored 15-1 over the last 3 minutes.

 

[gump]

Bing bong.

 

[iron yuppie]

Brunson is really good. RJ Barrett is terrible.

 

[cobl04]

Light the fucking beam, we're sweeping the Warriors

 

[gump]

Brunson is really good. RJ Barrett is terrible.

Having an even average player in RJ’s spot would be such a massive upgrade. I hope/am confident they will address it this season. It didn’t help that Quick and Grimes both had bad games. RJ wouldn’t have played as much.

The true difference maker was Josh Hart, though, as he has often been since the trade. What a fantastic player.

Feels like the Cavs were a bit surprised at how physical the Knicks can be. They are a really efficient yet poorly shooting offense because of how many offensive rebounds they get (and by not turning it over). Allen and Mobley are more skilled than they are physically strong, and that’s an issue against Mitch/I-Hart/Randle.

I still expect the Cavs to win, but nice start.

 

[cobl04]

Feels like the Cavs were a bit surprised at how physical the Knicks can be

I'm not. I think the Knicks' physicality is a legacy of Luc Longley.

 

[Hewson]

I'm not. I think the Knicks' physicality is a legacy of Luc Longley.

Yes left over from his 2 career starts with the Knicks, much like Delly's influence in Sacto this season.
Everyone learns from Aussies plucking splinters from their asses.

 

[iron yuppie]

You take the bait every single time don't you.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

I don't like the Lakers but I also don't like the Grizzlies, so it's a win win. Or lose lose. Unclear.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Sure glad teams load manage all year long to avoid injuries headed towards playoffs

 

[clerks]

Sure glad teams load manage all year long to avoid injuries headed towards playoffs

The only way to be safe is to pull a Zion and not play.

Every time someone gets hurt in NBA, I think how much we underrate Lebron for being 95% healthy for 20 years.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

In Michael Jordan's final 10 full seasons with Chicago he missed a grand total of 7 games.

 

[gump]

Lol Westbrook with the 3-19 shooting line and makes the final two plays that win them the game.

 

[clerks]

In Michael Jordan's final 10 full seasons with Chicago he missed a grand total of 7 games.

I'm sorry, MJ is the best player of all time. He's my favorite.

I was just talking about how many athletes can't get on the freaking court to even play.

 

[cobl04]

1. LeBron James
2. Michael Jordan
3. Steph Curry
4. Domantas Sabonis
5. Kareem Abdul-Jabar
6. De'Aaron Fox
7. Kobe Bryant
8. Dirk Nowitzki
9. Matt Dellavedova
10. Peja Stojakovic

 

[cobl04]

Not just JR Smith. Kevin Love now. People are fucking climbing out of the woodwork. When are any of you going to put some respect on the man's name?