NBA Thread 2019-20

[WarriorDad]

As a fan of the NBA and college basketball they each have their strengths and weaknesses.  NBA players pace themselves in games, and at times that means a less vigorous attempt at defense.  When the time is right, they turn it on. 

Pippen called out Lebron's lack of effort last year in a public way.  In the college game, that player would be yanked and benched.  In the pro game, it doesn't happen.  This may be why some fans prefer one version over another.  The NBA is a players league.  College basketball is a coaches league. 

[Cheeks]

I'm trying to figure out if you are actually this dumb or just playing dumb. What players are allowed to do on defense has changed. This has been explained multiple times here.

But you'll continue with the narrative come hell or high water because that's what you do. It's the only thing you do here. Antagonize.

So congrats on that.

What I can't understand is why you don't acknowledge that it is both, which I have done.  Yes, the rules have changed where you can no longer play defense like you used to....offense is emphasized.  BUT ALSO, the effort, etc are ALSO not there.  Why is this so hard for you to understand when actual players, coaches, GMs and fans own eyes are saying this?  Why do you dig in with your narrative, come high water...it's the only thing you do here.

So congrats on that.

[StillAWarrior]

This uncalled travel against James was fantastic.  Oops.

[MU82]

This uncalled travel against James was fantastic.  Oops.

Yeah, saw that on ESPN. Incredible.

In the ref's defense ...

I have called games in which a kid double-dribbled right in front of me, but it happened fast and the first instinct is to not believe what happened was what really happened.

Then again, LeBron is not a kid, and the ref who was 15 feet away from him is theoretically one of the best in the world. I'm slightly lower than that level - ha!

[wadesworld]

Yeah, saw that on ESPN. Incredible.

In the ref's defense ...

I have called games in which a kid double-dribbled right in front of me, but it happened fast and the first instinct is to not believe what happened was what really happened.

Then again, LeBron is not a kid, and the ref who was 15 feet away from him is theoretically one of the best in the world. I'm slightly lower than that level - ha!

This didn't happen fast, at all.

[MU82]

This didn't happen fast, at all.

That too!

It was like a slo-mo double-dribble. Crazy.

[Cheeks]

The announcer also not noticing.  No defense of the ref...it was just ridiculous.

https://youtu.be/o6AcGoc1E4w

[wadesworld]

Kawhi should've load managed tonight. Sad.

[Jockey]

Kawhi should've load managed tonight. Sad.

Best way to load manage? Keep blowing teams out. Plus have a deep bench. GA has had a lot of low minute games this year.

[Jockey]

40 point lead in 3 consecutive games.

Also, tied NBA record with 4 consecutive wins by 24 or more points.

Great time to be a sports fan in Wisconsin!

[Mutaman]

Butler with his second triple double in the past few days.

[MU82]

Best way to load manage? Keep blowing teams out. Plus have a deep bench. GA has had a lot of low minute games this year.

We'll stated.

[jsglow]

Best way to load manage? Keep blowing teams out. Plus have a deep bench. GA has had a lot of low minute games this year.

Last night's game smelled like championship basketball to me.  Every single man embracing his role at both ends of the floor. Doc waved the white flag 3 minutes into the 4th in a 'we're not worthy' gesture.  Simply outstanding.

[4everwarriors]

Dey were gettin' ass whupped on both ends. MKE is bedder in all aspects of a basketball team. Butt, two bee totally objective, LA's on a road trip and da Deer were waitin' on 'em, hey?

[wadesworld]

Dey were gettin' ass whupped on both ends. MKE is bedder in all aspects of a basketball team. Butt, two bee totally objective, LA's on a road trip and da Deer were waitin' on 'em, hey?

Bucks are better right now regardless of where they were playing. But the two best players for the Clippers were on different teams last year and one just started playing within the last couple of weeks. They'll be much better come May and June. Will they be better than the Bucks, Lakers, Nuggets, Celtics, etc.? We'll see. I still think they have the best roster in the NBA. Definitely needs to come around though.

[4everwarriors]

Have ya checked out the Bucks roster? Pretty damn good complementary playas. Loaded with good shootas and even sum of da honkies have hops, aina?

[wadesworld]

Have ya checked out the Bucks roster? Pretty damn good complementary playas. Loaded with good shootas and even sum of da honkies have hops, aina?

The Bucks roster is awesome but come playoff time it's less about the 2nd man off the bench and more about the second star. Lakers and Clippers win that big over the Bucks.

[4everwarriors]

Pretty much always dat wey, high school, college, or pro. Neither Leonard nor George did stink last nite. Giannis wuz the 1st and 2nd star. Eye'm knot a big fan of #22, hey?

[rocket surgeon]

Dey were gettin' ass whupped on both ends. MKE is bedder in all aspects of a basketball team. Butt, two bee totally objective, LA's on a road trip and da Deer were waitin' on 'em, hey?

in all fairness doc, this was the 1st game of the road trip having had 2 days off between...unless they uber'd it, shoulda been plenty of time to get their blows, eyn'a?

[4everwarriors]

Watts da board's average time ta get one's blows, hey?

[GB Warrior]

Does any league hate its star player as much as the league officials hate Giannis?

[Dish]

This Bulls team is so bad.

[The Sultan]

Does any league hate its star player as much as the league officials hate Giannis?

Yeah I don't see it.

[Jockey]

Yeah I don't see it.

Agreed. I think Giannis is very fairly treated by the refs. He spends a lot of time at the line. Giannis initiates contact on an awful lot of his drives and still gets foul calls.

[Jockey]

After watching Tyler Herro last night, I realized why the Hausers didn't want to play with him. He is so much better than either. They want to be the stars of the team, which is why they couldn't deal with MH either.