Quote from: Billy Hoyle on Today at 02:19:13 PMX with a creative way to fund their NIL collective. Something MU could definitely do too:

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The profit margin on something like this is terrible. My guess is that they had a booster pushing this.

X with a creative way to fund their NIL collective. Something MU could definitely do too:

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Quote from: Jockey on Today at 02:08:45 PMOne final point: you and Sultan act as though a team plays all 48 minutes on the offensive end. It don't work that way. Defense decides as many titles (or more) than offense.

WTF are you talking about? I never entered into this inane discussion.

Quote from: Jockey on Today at 02:08:45 PMI notice how you never mention that Iguadala also 'led' GS to a title.

But you are right about replacing Doncic. I don't even know if it exists, but I'd love to see a stat that measures scoring to time of possessing the ball. Even as a prolific scorer, Luka would be no where near the top.

One final point: you and Sultan act as though a team plays all 48 minutes on the offensive end. It don't work that way. Defense decides as many titles (or more) than offense.

Are you suggesting that Giannis doesn't defend?  Because LOL again.

Quote from: wadesworld on Today at 01:55:33 PMLOL.  The only player Draymond replacing that might make forgetful's proposed roster better than would be Luka.  Suggesting replacing Giannis with Draymond makes that roster better is an even worse take than KD can't lead the Warriors to a title (despite 2 Finals MVPs to show otherwise) but Jimmy Butler can.

I notice how you never mention that Iguadala also 'led' GS to a title.

But you are right about replacing Doncic. I don't even know if it exists, but I'd love to see a stat that measures scoring to time of possessing the ball. Even as a prolific scorer, Luka would be no where near the top.

One final point: you and Sultan act as though a team plays all 48 minutes on the offensive end. It don't work that way. Defense decides as many titles (or more) than offense.

Quote from: Jockey on April 30, 2025, 10:19:06 PMClueless. You really think the best possible NBA team is to put 5 of the most ball dominant players on the floor at the same time?

No concept how to build a roster. I'm sure you'd have KD as the 6th man so he could lead them to the title.

LOL.  The only player Draymond replacing that might make forgetful's proposed roster better than would be Luka.  Suggesting replacing Giannis with Draymond makes that roster better is an even worse take than KD can't lead the Warriors to a title (despite 2 Finals MVPs to show otherwise) but Jimmy Butler can.

Quote from: MU82 on Today at 11:10:16 AMLeBron averaged 24.4 ppg on 51% shooting, 8.2 apg and 7.8 rpg this season. Nobody out there can replace that, even if he were the worst defensive player in the league (which he isn't).

So I don't get "He should be done." Especially the matter-of-fact, shoulder-shrugging way some are delivering that opinion - as if LeBron has become the NBA version of Willie Mays on the '73 Mets.

The Lakers expect to contend every season. Unless they can replace LeBron with someone at least as good - and they can't - why would they want him to be done? And unless LeBron is no longer enjoying the challenge - something I've seen no evidence of - why would he want to be done?

What they should do (and maybe will do) is try make the Mark Williams trade again or go after someone similar. They need a shot-blocker/rebounder with some size who can play 25-30 minutes.

Lebron has always been a stats collector by being ball dominant. He is better at this age than I expected, because he has completely restructured his shot and is a very effective outside shooter now. That is impressive.

But he is terrible on defense. He is usually out of position, and largely just stands around. On offense he also does not move at all without the ball, but largely stands around. He never demands a double team, and teams honestly leave him open much of the time.

Is he still a good player, yes, definitely, but despite the stats he is, in my opinion, holding back the team a bit.

Doncic, healthy Anthony Davis, and Reaves might make it to the finals. Doncic, healthy Lebron, and Reaves are out in round 1.

Quote from: Hards Alumni on Today at 01:26:10 PMYou just openly admitting to buying second hand fleshlights????

We don't kink shame here, do we?

Quote from: Jay Bee on Today at 12:50:37 PMThanks 4 breakin em in for me

You just openly admitting to buying second hand fleshlights????