2021-22 NBA Thread: The Bucks are Reigning Champs

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

IDK.  I thought Paul was squaring up for the shot.  The refs didn't seem to think it was anything.

[lawdog77]

IDK.  I thought Paul was squaring up for the shot.  The refs didn't seem to think it was anything.

Nothing the refs could do, they didn't call it at the time. They actually called the foul on Alvarado.

https://youtu.be/AAMOq19v2SA

[MU82]

In the closing seconds vs. Dallas, Jazz veteran Mike Conley pulled a "Koby" -- drove into the lane with no idea where he was going, tried to stop, and traveled. Played a major role in costing Utah the game.

The Mavs' dramatic win sets up what should be a fun matchup with the Suns.

[JWags85]

I'm not sure if it will be in studio, as a color guy, or something else, but after a potential HOF career, Draymond Green is going to be a legendary media voice.   He's so damn GOOD in these snippets and pods they get him on during the season, not just entertaining, but with a really insightful and knowledgeable brand of on court analysis and delivery.  He'll be incredible as not only someone who played the game in a unique and innovative way, but also as one of the great trash talkers of his generation.

[GB Warrior]

I'm not sure if it will be in studio, as a color guy, or something else, but after a potential HOF career, Draymond Green is going to be a legendary media voice.   He's so damn GOOD in these snippets and pods they get him on during the season, not just entertaining, but with a really insightful and knowledgeable brand of on court analysis and delivery.  He'll be incredible as not only someone who played the game in a unique and innovative way, but also as one of the great trash talkers of his generation.

Give him Paul Pierce's job

[Jockey]

I'm not sure if it will be in studio, as a color guy, or something else, but after a potential HOF career, Draymond Green is going to be a legendary media voice.   He's so damn GOOD in these snippets and pods they get him on during the season, not just entertaining, but with a really insightful and knowledgeable brand of on court analysis and delivery.  He'll be incredible as not only someone who played the game in a unique and innovative way, but also as one of the great trash talkers of his generation.

He was outstanding in his post-game comments as well. He was as complimentary toward Jokic as I've ever heard one player be about another. He thanked Jokic for being so great that Draymond became a better player just by going up against him in this series.

The exact opposite look from the confrontational Draymond that we see on the court. He is and has been the Alpha of the GS team for years. I think that is a big part of why Durant left because it was never going to be his team.

Curry and Klay don't need the constant kudos that KD craves. Kerr gives Curry the green light at all times to be the entertainer that he wants to be and there are no limits put on Klay on the offensive end. Every shot is a good shot.


One more quick point: have we ever had this many good coaches in the NBA at the same time?

[Jockey]

Give him Paul Pierce's job

Except then he'd be working for the same fool who hired Paul Pierce.

[JWags85]

He was outstanding in his post-game comments as well. He was as complimentary toward Jokic as I've ever heard one player be about another. He thanked Jokic for being so great that Draymond became a better player just by going up against him in this series.

The exact opposite look from the confrontational Draymond that we see on the court. He is and has been the Alpha of the GS team for years. I think that is a big part of why Durant left because it was never going to be his team.

Curry and Klay don't need the constant kudos that KD craves. Kerr gives Curry the green light at all times to be the entertainer that he wants to be and there are no limits put on Klay on the offensive end. Every shot is a good shot.

While much is made of the Splash Bros, and rightly so, Draymond's dynamic with Curry is my favorite in the league.  The trust, understanding, and wordless communication they have is absolutely unreal.  Watching them both work off the ball is poetry in motion.

I think an underrated aspect of Draymond's career is getting to play with Iguodala early on.  Another "undersized" defensive stalwart who is a very cerebral player but also an example of how to be a leader and hugely impactful star without being a scoring beast.

[MuggsyB]

Ouch.  I just heard Embiid is out indefinitely?  Horrible even if you're not rooting for Philly.

[MU82]

Ouch.  I just heard Embiid is out indefinitely?  Horrible even if you're not rooting for Philly.

Sixers were up 119-90 with 3:58 to play when the injury happened.

Rivers is my guy, but he's gonna be mad at himself. At least I hope so.

[Jockey]

Sixers were up 119-90 with 3:58 to play when the injury happened.

Rivers is my guy, but he's gonna be mad at himself. At least I hope so.

For a guy who plays so hard for so many minutes, having him on the floor then should be a fire able offense.

[MuggsyB]

Why exactly was he on the floor?  This seems egregious. 

[PGsHeroes32]

Sadly my guarantee of the Wolves beating Memphis comes up short. Should have won 5 out of 6 games lmao.

Mental midgets.

Trade Kat for someone with some stones. Dude lets guards get 3 o rbounds and put backs. Then panics and shoots a 40 footer down 4 with 2 minutes left. Hes a clown.

And Russell is truly a god awful basketball player. Putting him back in lost the game.

[MU82]

Not sure why Beverley thought he had to shoot a difficult 3 when Min was down 4 with 25 seconds left. Take the 2 and go from there.

I guess Beverley won’t be disrobing and screaming after this one.

[PGsHeroes32]

Not sure why Beverley thought he had to shoot a difficult 3 when Min was down 4 with 25 seconds left. Take the 2 and go from there.

I guess Beverley won’t be disrobing and screaming after this one.

Same reason why KAT shot from 40 down 4 with 2 minutes left.

Idiots.

[brewcity77]

Love to see Jimmy's Heat, Wes' Bucks, Jae's Suns, and Juan's Warriors in the conference finals to guarantee a ring for a Marquette alum.

[MuggsyB]

Same reason why KAT shot from 40 down 4 with 2 minutes left.

Idiots.

Bad coaching?  Edwards has a chance to be a superstar. 

[Jockey]

Sadly my guarantee of the Wolves beating Memphis comes up short. Should have won 5 out of 6 games lmao.

Don’t beat yourself up. None of us bet the house on your advice.

Nothing unusual here. This is exactly what almost all young, inexperienced teams do when the bright lights go on.

[PGsHeroes32]

Don’t beat yourself up. None of us bet the house on your advice.

Nothing unusual here. This is exactly what almost all young, inexperienced teams do when the bright lights go on.

Actually I made a lot of money on this series haha

Betting on Minnesota collapses is a wonderful get rich quick scheme.

I live bet pounded Memphis in all 3 meltdown.

Up next the Wild. Unfortunately hockey is much tougher to live bet and identify the proper value/impending doom.

[MuggsyB]

What are the Bucks' chances without Middleton?  I'm wondering if Giannis will have to average:  40, 15, and 8?

[MuggsyB]

3 careless early turns from Giannis.  He needs to calm down. 

[MuggsyB]

Horrific quarter for the Bucks.  7 turns?

[wadesworld]

Easy to see how the C’s have the best defense in the league. The amount of times they grab, slap, and hold a ball handler across the arm that goes uncalled is hysterical.

Bucks can’t win this without Middleton. C’s just ignoring Wes defensively.

[MuggsyB]

Easy to see how the C’s have the best defense in the league. The amount of times they grab, slap, and hold a ball handler across the arm that goes uncalled is hysterical.

Bucks can’t win this without Middleton. C’s just ignoring Wes defensively.

They do get away with a lot of garbage.  Maybe that quick 5 from Portis gets the Bucks going.

[tower912]

How upset would you guys be if Milwaukee wasn't leading?