NBA Thread

[lennytheweedwhacker]

howard is the worst

surprised you don't think he's a legend

He's made more Finals than Reggie.

in a watered down era

I admire your desire to die on that hill.

it's completely true, guy

[verb_to_trust]

The Rockets...

ugh. I wonder if Harden regrets it at all

That bearded douche is part of the problem.

[verb_to_trust]

Man, the Grizz are trash this year

[lennytheweedwhacker]

Man, the Grizz are trash this year

they need a lights out 3-point shooter

[Kaius]

Man, the Grizz are trash this year

they need a lights out 3-point shooter

I wonder what it would take to bring Reg out of retirement.

[lennytheweedwhacker]

Man, the Grizz are trash this year

they need a lights out 3-point shooter

I wonder what it would take to bring Reg out of retirement.

he still loves the game and i think he'd be good for a few 3's

[4/5]

The Heat are pretenders and will probably be under .500 by mid January.

[Monkey_Driven]

Sam Mitchell is such a terrible in-game coach. Just terrible.

[nyquillyn]

I'm finally starting to believe in the Spurs. Still think their record is inflated, but Pop seems to be getting the rotations and lineup combinations figured out.

Also, I really like how aggressive Kawhi has been on the offensive end of the court. His numbers don't necessarily reflect it right now, but he could become a dominant offensive player. He's been a total beast on both ends of the court at times. He's lived up to the hype this year.

[4/5]

I'm finally starting to believe in the Spurs. Still think their record is inflated, but Pop seems to be getting the rotations and lineup combinations figured out.

Also, I really like how aggressive Kawhi has been on the offensive end of the court. His numbers don't necessarily reflect it right now, but he could become a dominant offensive player. He's been a total beast on both ends of the court at times. He's lived up to the hype this year.

4th in PER right behind Curry, Russ, and KD.

[nyquillyn]

I'm finally starting to believe in the Spurs. Still think their record is inflated, but Pop seems to be getting the rotations and lineup combinations figured out.

Also, I really like how aggressive Kawhi has been on the offensive end of the court. His numbers don't necessarily reflect it right now, but he could become a dominant offensive player. He's been a total beast on both ends of the court at times. He's lived up to the hype this year.

4th in PER right behind Curry, Russ, and KD.

That would make sense in Westbrook's case because PER tends to negate inefficient shooting and turnovers. And obviously doesn't take into account his comically poor defense, which is another part of his game that people tend to gloss over. Other than steals, he's statistically one of the poorest defenders in the league.

[verb_to_trust]

The Heat are pretenders and will probably be under .500 by mid January.

I think they finish top 5.

[verb_to_trust]

I'm finally starting to believe in the Spurs. Still think their record is inflated, but Pop seems to be getting the rotations and lineup combinations figured out.

Also, I really like how aggressive Kawhi has been on the offensive end of the court. His numbers don't necessarily reflect it right now, but he could become a dominant offensive player. He's been a total beast on both ends of the court at times. He's lived up to the hype this year.

4th in PER right behind Curry, Russ, and KD.

That would make sense in Westbrook's case because PER tends to negate inefficient shooting and turnovers. And obviously doesn't take into account his comically poor defense, which is another part of his game that people tend to gloss over. Other than steals, he's statistically one of the poorest defenders in the league.

Yeah, Rose beasted Russ earlier in the year and Derricks only had like 4 good games all year. Steals numbers totally gloss that over for people.

[4/5]

The Heat are pretenders and will probably be under .500 by mid January.

I think they finish top 5.

They definitely could. They could also fall to the lottery again. I think their record is inflated by playing a really soft schedule with a lot of home games so far. I don't know what to think of Whiteside right now, they have no 3 point shooting at all, and the offense in the 4th quarter appears to be Wade step back J's. He hit them last night so Miami won, but that's not a recipe for sustained success.

[Monkey_Driven]

I'm finally starting to believe in the Spurs. Still think their record is inflated, but Pop seems to be getting the rotations and lineup combinations figured out.

Also, I really like how aggressive Kawhi has been on the offensive end of the court. His numbers don't necessarily reflect it right now, but he could become a dominant offensive player. He's been a total beast on both ends of the court at times. He's lived up to the hype this year.

Their D is terrifying. It is down to allowing just 90.3 points per 100 possessions.

[verb_to_trust]

The Heat are pretenders and will probably be under .500 by mid January.

I think they finish top 5.

They definitely could. They could also fall to the lottery again. I think their record is inflated by playing a really soft schedule with a lot of home games so far. I don't know what to think of Whiteside right now, they have no 3 point shooting at all, and the offense in the 4th quarter appears to be Wade step back J's. He hit them last night so Miami won, but that's not a recipe for sustained success.

They need to dump Deng to free up playing time for Justice. Luol would be welcomed back to Chicago with open arms for Snell or the Sac conditional pick that will ultimately turn into nothing.

[spike]

how are the celtics good again? is it mostly brad stevens?

[verb_to_trust]

The Ty Lawson thing in Houston really seems to be working out. Combine that with the typical Duhwight Howard idocy and Kevin McHale must be smiling somewhere.

[Monkey_Driven]

how are the celtics good again? is it mostly brad stevens?

They also have a roster filled with good, not great dudes.

The Ty Lawson thing in Houston really seems to be working out. Combine that with the typical Duhwight Howard idocy and Kevin McHale must be smiling somewhere.

He still has another DUI ruling to go too. Might be after the season though.

[bada]

how are the celtics good again? is it mostly brad stevens?

They also have a roster filled with good, not great dudes.

Yep. A roster full n C+/B- players that completely buy into what Brad Stevens is selling. The six year deal he got isn't long enough.