NBA Thread 2020-21

[JWags85]

Ty Lue might want to consider getting the ball out of Doncic's hands?  Dude has 17 pts, 5-5 from distance, with 2:15 left in the Ist Q.

Luka's status was questionable due to his neck (though he clearly was never gonna sit).  He thus responds with 27/3/8 in the first half, 5/7 from deep. Sweet Jesus.  And the Mavs needed every bit.  Remember when Porzingis was a budding star and not a zero?

[MuggsyB]

Luka's status was questionable due to his neck (though he clearly was never gonna sit).  He thus responds with 27/3/8 in the first half, 5/7 from deep. Sweet Jesus.  And the Mavs needed every bit.  Remember when Porzingis was a budding star and not a zero?

I remember we were told Porslingis was a "budding star".  The guy is 7'4 and plays like a 6'4  2G.  Sweet Jesus is right.  I'm not sure what more Doncic can do?  The same was true of Lillard last night. 

[Jockey]

He measured  6'10" at the NBA Combine.
Has he shrunk?
Given that he was 19 then, I'd say it's more likely that he grew than shrunk, but most likely that he's still 6'10".I

He measured at 6'8.25" without shoes. That is his height.

I am 6'2"" in bare feet. I don't call myself 6'3 when I put on shoes and leave the house. I dott do that for a simple reason. I am 6'2".

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I'm pretty sure the industry standard in the NBA is to list a players height with his shoes

[Skatastrophy]

He measured at 6'8.25" without shoes. That is his height.

I am 6'2"" in bare feet. I don't call myself 6'3 when I put on shoes and leave the house. I dott do that for a simple reason. I am 6'2".

Maybe he improved his posture.

[Jockey]

Maybe he improved his posture.

Or grew an Afro for measurement day.

[Pakuni]

He measured at 6'8.25" without shoes. That is his height.

I am 6'2"" in bare feet. I don't call myself 6'3 when I put on shoes and leave the house. I dott do that for a simple reason. I am 6'2".

Fine, but then you need to knock every NBA player's height down an inch or two, since all official measurements are with shoes.
Seems more like a "I don't like Ben Simmons" thing than a "I care a lot about accuracy in the reporting of NBA player heights" thing.

[JWags85]

Fine, but then you need to know every NBA player's height down an inch or two, since all official measurements are with shoes.
Seems more like a "I don't like Ben Simmons" thing than a "I care a lot about accuracy in the reporting of NBA player heights" thing.

Bingo.

[lawdog77]

Fine, but then you need to knock every NBA player's height down an inch or two, since all official measurements are with shoes.
Seems more like a "I don't like Ben Simmons" thing than a "I care a lot about accuracy in the reporting of NBA player heights" thing.

I seem to recall Jockey having an issue with Harry Froling as well. Hmmmm

[BrewCity83]

I seem to recall Jockey having an issue with Harry Froling as well. Hmmmm

He's a heightist. 

[Jockey]

I seem to recall Jockey having an issue with Harry Froling as well. Hmmmm

Not me. Although I have posted about the myth of Draymond Green being 6'7".

[Jockey]

He's a heightist.

Clever!

At 6'2" (see how I keep mentioning that?), I look down on people under 6 foot.

[Jockey]

Bingo.

Actually, I love Simmons' game. And what does discussing height have to do with liking a player? With this reasoning, I must really detest Markus. SMH.

If I recall, you were the one who said Simmons was lazy. As if that could possibly be the case for the guy who will be Defensive player of the year.

[Jockey]

Fine, but then you need to knock every NBA player's height down an inch or two, since all official measurements are with shoes.
Seems more like a "I don't like Ben Simmons" thing than a "I care a lot about accuracy in the reporting of NBA player heights" thing.

Cool! I'm 6'3.5"

[JWags85]

Actually, I love Simmons' game. And what does discussing height have to do with liking a player? With this reasoning, I must really detest Markus. SMH.

If I recall, you were the one who said Simmons was lazy. As if that could possibly be the case for the guy who will be Defensive player of the year.

Cause you latch onto these inane arguments where you are the only one saying them.  Ben Simmons measured 6'8 barefoot at age 19 5 years ago.  Beyond the fact that every player height listed ever has been with shoes on, you are insistent on his "true height".  And thats not including the fact that many people around the NBA have mentioned he grew and was measured at 6'9+ barefoot in Philly.  Its just a silly insistent hill to die on.

And I never called Simmons lazy.  I said he was largely the same player he was when he came into the league and he had attitude/work ethic issues called out in his pre-draft and throughout his career.  Gobert is largely the DPOY, but Ive never questioned his effort in game.  Just that he had a rep for not working as hard on off days, which is a stark contrast to Butler, and that is reflected in his shooting remaining mediocre far longer than it shoot for a guy with his game.

[Herman Cain]

When ever I have met an all time NBA or NFL great in person it seems like they were actually their listed size or even taller.

I was at a corporate event many years ago with John Havliczek and the guy was every bit of 6-6 220 and with the his trademark broad shoulders , long arms and big hands . Easy to see why he was so good.

I also saw Bill Walton and he was definitely closer to 7-2 than his listed height . A mountain of a man.

Even guys like Barry Sanders and Jim Brown  , were just a walking balls of muscle unlike no one else.

[Pakuni]

Good night to remember that time when GarPax passed on MPJ to draft Wendell Carter.

[MU82]

Good night to remember that time when GarPax passed on MPJ to draft Wendell Carter.

Not quite as bad as when Paxson tried to trade up so he could draft Wade but couldn't get it done because he refused to give up Donyell Marshall.

[MuggsyB]

Uhhhh.....Booker is on fire early for the Suns. 6-6 from downtown and 22 pts in the 1sr Q. 

[JWags85]

This is an unmitigated a** whooping.  Lebron and AD will be resting by halftime at this rate

[MuggsyB]

This is an unmitigated a** whooping.  Lebron and AD will be resting by halftime at this rate

Game is long from over.  The Suns just squandered 10 points because they totally lost focus.  Inexcusable.

[MuggsyB]

Suns are playing like complete garbage now.  You need to seize the moment. They better wake up or they will piss this game away.

[JWags85]

Booker putting up a 50 spot to send the Lakers home, in LA, would be pretty special

[MuggsyB]

Booker putting up a 50 spot to send the Lakers home, in LA, would be pretty special

Book has been spectacular.  Jae has been really good.  The rest of the Suns have had a complete meltdown.  The fact that the Lakers will have a chance to win this one is greatly disappointing JWags.   Phoenix better come out in the 4th with a sense of urgency.

[JWags85]

Crowder hitting dagger 3s was fun.

Back to back possessions with the Lakers desperate, Cam Johnson stripped Lebron on a drive and then Jae blocked him the next possession on a layup.  Huge