2021-22 NBA Thread: The Bucks are Reigning Champs

[wadesworld]

I see that the Lakers are 9 games under .500.

Yes.

And yet they're still going to get to play in the play in games.  The Timberwolves are 9 games over .500, the Pels are 12 games under .500, 10.5 games separate them in the standings, yet the Pels could have the chance to win one game on the road and make the Playoffs over the Timberwolves.

That is very stupid.

[MuggsyB]

Yes.

And yet they're still going to get to play in the play in games.  The Timberwolves are 9 games over .500, the Pels are 12 games under .500, 10.5 games separate them in the standings, yet the Pels could have the chance to win one game on the road and make the Playoffs over the Timberwolves.

That is very stupid.

Agreed.  That it beyond idiotic.

[YaBlueIt]

Giannis casually putting up 39 and 43 points in back to back games and the Bucks are in the middle of a 6 game winning streak. Meanwhile Jokic also put up an absurd line last night: 38/18/7.

For the first time in a while, it seems like this MVP race will be down to the wire, or at least up for debate in the final stretch. Even as a Bucks fan, I think it's Jokic's to lose at this point. His stats and efficiency are off the charts. But if the Bucks manage to snag the top seed in the East I think Giannis will become the favorite.

Respectfully, the only case Embiid has at this point is the fact that he hasn't won the award yet; voter fatigue is real. DeRozen and Ja Morant have had incredible years but are still a tier below. Anyone who tells you different are either a Bulls fan or only watch highlights.

[Jockey]

Giannis casually putting up 39 and 43 points in back to back games and the Bucks are in the middle of a 6 game winning streak. Meanwhile Jokic also put up an absurd line last night: 38/18/7.

For the first time in a while, it seems like this MVP race will be down to the wire, or at least up for debate in the final stretch. Even as a Bucks fan, I think it's Jokic's to lose at this point. His stats and efficiency are off the charts. But if the Bucks manage to snag the top seed in the East I think Giannis will become the favorite.

Respectfully, the only case Embiid has at this point is the fact that he hasn't won the award yet; voter fatigue is real. DeRozen and Ja Morant have had incredible years but are still a tier below. Anyone who tells you different are either a Bulls fan or only watch highlights.

Giannis, Jokic, and Embiid are all deserving. I think Embiid will get it because the other 2 guys have already won. That's the way the NBA works - or else MJ would have several more MVP trophies.

[GB Warrior]

Giannis, Jokic, and Embiid are all deserving. I think Embiid will get it because the other 2 guys have already won. That's the way the NBA works - or else MJ would have several more MVP trophies.

I tend to agree Embiid will get it, but he should be tier 1b behind the other two. Giannis has been the best all around player for the past several months. Meanwhile, the Nuggets - with all their injuries - have no business being as good as they are, and that's all credit to Jokic

[wadesworld]

Brook could return next week. That would be incredible to get him a dozen plus games in the regular season.

[JWags85]

Of note, these Bucks uniforms with the 90s era side accents are incredible.

[4everwarriors]

Bembry=done, aina?

[MUBBau]

Brook back tomorrow

[wadesworld]

Brook back tomorrow

Amazing.

[MuggsyB]

I just noticed Phoenix is up 48-22 on the Lakers at the end of the 1Q. 

[PGsHeroes32]

Kyrie isnt an elite shooter though

[JWags85]

Kyrie’s last 8 games have been SPECIAL.   It’s almost like he watched KAT last night and was like “bet” and did it just a bit better.

[MuggsyB]

Would these guys win the NCAA tournament?


D. Wade (Age 27-30)
J. Holiday
J. Morant
S. Curry
K. Irving

[JWags85]

Would these guys win the NCAA tournament?


D. Wade (Age 27-30)
J. Holiday
J. Morant
S. Curry
K. Irving

Would 2 surefire HOFers, one of the best pure scorers ever, a budding superstar, and an incredible defensive guard beat a team of guys that have 2, maybe 3 NBA players at best?

[MuggsyB]

Would 2 surefire HOFers, one of the best pure scorers ever, a budding superstar, and an incredible defensive guard beat a team of guys that have 2, maybe 3 NBA players at best?

You don't think they would be concerned with Gonzaga or Zona's size? 

[JWags85]

You don't think they would be concerned with Gonzaga or Zona's size? 

Sure, they let Timme or Koloko get theirs, but there is no way anyone is keeping up with them on the perimeter.

Warriors won titles with 6'6 Draymond essentially playing the 5 for stretches.  I think Holiday could anchor a zone against college talent.

[wadesworld]

They wouldn't win a game by less than 55.

[MUBurrow]

Sure, they let Timme or Koloko get theirs, but there is no way anyone is keeping up with them on the perimeter.

Warriors won titles with 6'6 Draymond essentially playing the 5 for stretches.  I think Holiday could anchor a zone against college talent.

Yep and any college player over 6'6" would foul out in the first half with those guys screaming down the lane every trip.

[PGsHeroes32]

You don't think they would be concerned with Gonzaga or Zona's size? 

Since you put Wades age as 27-30.

Im assuming you are putting all of these guys in their NBA primes??

They would eviscerate every single college team you throw at them by like 60+ a game

[lawdog77]

Since you put Wades age as 27-30.

Im assuming you are putting all of these guys in their NBA primes??

They would eviscerate every single college team you throw at them by like 60+ a game

Depends. Is Wojo coaching them? <Leaves the chat>

[JWags85]

Since you put Wades age as 27-30.

Im assuming you are putting all of these guys in their NBA primes??

They would eviscerate every single college team you throw at them by like 60+ a game

Hell, they would eviscerate every team with a 40 year old Wade and Curry, Holiday, and Kyrie (in a week) on the wrong side of 30

[wadesworld]

Hell, they would eviscerate every team with a 40 year old Wade and Curry, Holiday, and Kyrie (in a week) on the wrong side of 30

Yeah.

I mean, you could put Wade alone as he is today on like Montana State and they could go on a big run.

[Uncle Rico]

Yeah.

I mean, you could put Wade alone as he is today on like Montana State and they could go on a big run.

People underestimate how bad most of college basketball is

[wadesworld]

People underestimate how bad most of college basketball is

And/or how good NBA players are.