NBA '17

[GGGG]

Sam had interest in MU. Buzz told Sam he wasn't athletic enough. IWB has said on his board that Dekker preferred MU's style of play over UW, all Buzz needed to do was offer.

I've heard this too, but why did he commit so early?  The summer before his junior year the day after he received an offer from Bo?  Not saying IWB is wrong, but he probably should have let the process play itself out a bit.

[🏀]

I've heard this too, but why did he commit so early?  The summer before his junior year the day after he received an offer from Bo?  Not saying IWB is wrong, but he probably should have let the process play itself out a bit.

Yeah, probably.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Sam had interest in MU. Buzz told Sam he wasn't athletic enough. IWB has said on his board that Dekker preferred MU's style of play over UW, all Buzz needed to do was offer.

Dekker confirmed this...

https://marquettewire.org/3983422/sports/marquette-wisconsin-rivalry-has-not-always-correlated-to-recruiting/

[MU82]

If Dekker is telling the truth about what he was told by Buzz/staff, that's pretty bad on Buzz that he couldn't see Dekker's potential.

[GGGG]

If Dekker is telling the truth about what he was told by Buzz/staff, that's pretty bad on Buzz that he couldn't see Dekker's potential.

Considering the size of his high school and lack of exposure at that point, I think Buzz's position made sense.

[MU82]

LeBron Effen James

[Jockey]

LeBron Effen James

Just enjoy it. It's like MJ or Tiger in their prime.

Harden will get MVP, but we know who the real MVP is this year.

[wadesworld]

Not sure the guy should've even been in the game at that point.  I mean, when you take a "shot" to the head so "hard" that you need to stay on the ground in agony for a minute with your head in your arms and come up all "hazy" shouldn't you at least have to go through the concussion protocol?  I thought sports were being progressive and taking these hits to the head and player safety seriously.  Weird.

[GGGG]

Not sure the guy should've even been in the game at that point.  I mean, when you take a "shot" to the head so "hard" that you need to stay on the ground in agony for a minute with your head in your arms and come up all "hazy" shouldn't you at least have to go through the concussion protocol?  I thought sports were being progressive and taking these hits to the head and player safety seriously.  Weird.

Dude. Seriously.

[wadesworld]

Dude. Seriously.

Dude.  Agreed.  Brain injuries are a very serious issue and should not be taken lightly.  I have never seen a basketball player have to remain on the floor in agony with his head in his arms and have trouble standing up and make himself look all dazed as he does so, but now it has happened twice to LeBron in a week.  That's very, very concerning.  CTE is a real thing.

https://twitter.com/DefPenHoops/status/992951261740838913

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pyfbqFeqa4

Maybe these hits to the head explain why he's hiding on Fred Van Vleet and Bojan Bogdonovic defensively.  I'd think the GOAT would demand stepping up to the challenge of guarding guys like DeMar Derozan and Victor Oladipo otherwise.

Scary stuff.

[tower912]

Dude.  Agreed.  Brain injuries are a very serious issue and should not be taken lightly.  I have never seen a basketball player have to remain on the floor in agony with his head in his arms and have trouble standing up and make himself look all dazed as he does so, but now it has happened twice to LeBron in a week.  That's very, very concerning.  CTE is a real thing.

https://twitter.com/DefPenHoops/status/992951261740838913

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pyfbqFeqa4

Maybe these hits to the head explain why he's hiding on Fred Van Vleet and Bojan Bogdonovic defensively.  I'd think the GOAT would demand stepping up to the challenge of guarding guys like DeMar Derozan and Victor Oladipo otherwise.

Scary stuff.

PED's, too, right?  You need to find a happy place.   Too much anger churning through.  King James is currently the best.    GOAT?    Maybe not.    In the conversation, though.

[GB Warrior]

Stan Van Gundy is back on the market. Bucks fans are effed

[wadesworld]

PED's, too, right?  You need to find a happy place.   Too much anger churning through.  King James is currently the best.    GOAT?    Maybe not.    In the conversation, though.

No anger at all.  Just legitimately don't understand why he wouldn't have to go through concussion protocol.  That is the reaction of someone who took a serious hit to the head.  Why even have a concussion protocol in place if you're not going to put someone through it after he's taken a hit to the head and stays down on the ground in agony for an extended period of time?  Just get rid of the protocol then.

[Pakuni]

Considering the size of his high school and lack of exposure at that point, I think Buzz's position made sense.

Why would the size of Dekker's high school make Buzz think he wasn't athletic enough for the Big East?

[MU82]

wades makes me chuckle.

The LeBron hate is silly - I think it goes to his very reluctant acceptance of LeBron being better than Bird ever was - but his justifications for it always make me chuckle.

[StillAWarrior]

wades makes me chuckle.

The LeBron hate is silly - I think it goes to his very reluctant acceptance of LeBron being better than Bird ever was - but his justifications for it always make me chuckle.

I'm not sure what you're talking about, '82.  As Wades has made perfectly clear, he's just concerned for LeBron's well-being.

[jesmu84]

I understand what Wade's is saying and why.

Slightly separate discussion: anyone here hate flopping in soccer? But you've got no issue with it in the NBA?

[GB Warrior]

I understand what Wade's is saying and why.

Slightly separate discussion: anyone here hate flopping in soccer? But you've got no issue with it in the NBA?

Feel like it manifests itself differently to the point where in soccer it actually is a hazard. No one ever got hurt in basketball flopping, though Greg Paulus and Brad Davidsons' manliness took a beating

[GGGG]

wades makes me chuckle.

The LeBron hate is silly - I think it goes to his very reluctant acceptance of LeBron being better than Bird ever was - but his justifications for it always make me chuckle.

That was forgetful...not wades.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

I understand what Wade's is saying and why.

Slightly separate discussion: anyone here hate flopping in soccer? But you've got no issue with it in the NBA?

Flopping is a part of the NBA game but I don't like it.  You want to try to get a charge call, fine.  But seeing LBJ shoot his massive frame across the floor like he was shot is beyond absurd and I can't stand it.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

Hating flopping/complaining to the refs and recognizing great talent are not mutually exclusive.

[jutaw22mu]

i can't think of any NBA players that don't flop---they all do it.  so lebron can't do it because he is bigger and stronger than the rest?  but it's ok for steph curry or kevin durant to do it routinely?

if they actually called every time lebron is fouled in a game, the entire opposing team would probably foul out.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Hating flopping/complaining to the refs and recognizing great talent are not mutually exclusive.

Didn't say they were mutually exclusive.

i can't think of any NBA players that don't flop---they all do it.  so lebron can't do it because he is bigger and stronger than the rest?  but it's ok for steph curry or kevin durant to do it routinely?

if they actually called every time lebron is fouled in a game, the entire opposing team would probably foul out.

They don't all do it and I certainly didn't say I think it's ok.  LBJ takes it to another level and I think it's ridiculous. 

[Pakuni]

I guess the T'wolves is an unlikely destination for Jalen Brunson.

@JonKrawczynski
Timberwolves assistant Rick Brunson, who resigned today, was facing allegations of improper interactions with several women while on the job, @TheAthleticMIN has learned. The Athletic has reached out to the Wolves and Brunson for comment.

[GGGG]

I guess the T'wolves is an unlikely destination for Jalen Brunson.

@JonKrawczynski
Timberwolves assistant Rick Brunson, who resigned today, was facing allegations of improper interactions with several women while on the job, @TheAthleticMIN has learned. The Athletic has reached out to the Wolves and Brunson for comment.

Wow.  Isn't that what got him in trouble earlier?