2021-22 NBA Thread: The Bucks are Reigning Champs

[forgetful]

Which was...?

You were allowed a gather and 1-step (referred to as 1.5 steps). The official NBA rule until 2009 was that you were allowed 1-step in any direction after picking up the ball. The Euro-step (2-steps) was formally illegal and a travel until 2009.

It is now codified as legal, where you allowed 2 steps. Technically now, 2-steps and a gather.

[wadesworld]

I'm going to be driving down to Cincinnati right after work tonight. It looks like ESPN radio in Chicago is AM 1000? Is that right? Will I be able to get the Bucks game there?

I'm hoping that and Indianapolis's ESPN radio I can get the game the whole way.

[4everwarriors]

Join da 90's man, and subscribe ta satellite radio, hey?

[wadesworld]

Join da 90's man, and subscribe ta satellite radio, hey?

I'm good. This will be about the 2.5 hours a year I need the radio.

[TSmith34, Inc.]

I know whose tape Jayson Tatum studies.

https://mobile.twitter.com/nathanmarzion/status/1524863738616201219?t=ujMUHPPt_FrZf_n0ktTk6w&s=19

He's using the same set of feet Greg uses

[forgetful]

For the NBA statniks out there, curious question.

I was comparing Lebron's and Doncic's first 4 years in the NBA.

If you look at the traditional stats: FG%, 3 pt %, FT %, eFG%, true shooting %, assists (assist rate), rebounds (rebounding rate both offense and defense), PPG, assists per game, and onwards, Doncic for the first 4 years is largely better all the way around (Lebron has an advantage in steals and blocks). And since Doncic plays fewer minutes, his efficiency is higher.

But if you look at the "advanced stats," like WS, BPM, and VORP, Lebron has a major stats advantage. On face value, it would appear that the advanced stats in this case are missing the mark.

What am I missing?

[MU82]

For the NBA statniks out there, curious question.

I was comparing Lebron's and Doncic's first 4 years in the NBA.

If you look at the traditional stats: FG%, 3 pt %, FT %, eFG%, true shooting %, assists (assist rate), rebounds (rebounding rate both offense and defense), PPG, assists per game, and onwards, Doncic for the first 4 years is largely better all the way around (Lebron has an advantage in steals and blocks). And since Doncic plays fewer minutes, his efficiency is higher.

But if you look at the "advanced stats," like WS, BPM, and VORP, Lebron has a major stats advantage. On face value, it would appear that the advanced stats in this case are missing the mark.

What am I missing?

Well, for one thing, back then LeBron was a very good defensive player.

[cheebs09]

George Hill must have some serious blackmail on Bud.

[MU82]

Good line from Tony Kornheiser:

"I don't know who's gonna give James Harden $250 million. Maybe the Saudi golf league."

[MuggsyB]

George Hill must have some serious blackmail on Bud.

WTF is he doing on the floor?

[MuggsyB]

GIannis is going to need some help.

[MuggsyB]

Too many wide open looks for Boston.

[cheebs09]

Too many wide open looks for Boston.

Yea, I'd like to think it's unsustainable, but they aren't making tough shots.

[MuggsyB]

Giannis has to be smarter there. Cannot pick up that foul.

[MuggsyB]

That wasn't even close to an offensive foul.  Terrible challenge by Udoka.

[MuggsyB]

What happened to the Grayson Allen who played against the Bulls.  Allen, Connaughton, and Portis need hit a few open triples.

[MuggsyB]

Again, that cannot happen if you're Giannis.  Very disappointing. 

[Uncle Rico]

Again, that cannot happen if you're Guannis.  Very disappointing.

Peddle his azz

[MuggsyB]

Peddle his azz

He made two really bad decisions.  There's frankly no other way to see it.  And since he's getting very little help it's even more infuriating.  Someone between Portis, Connaughton, and Allen are going to have score the ball. 

[PGsHeroes32]

Ring or not, Middleton injury or not.


Playing Allen this many minutes has to be a fireable offense.


Literally play 5 against 4 on defense and you have a better chance to get a stop.

[MuggsyB]

Ring or not, Middleton injury or not.


Playing Allen this many minutes has to be a fireable offense.


Literally play 5 against 4 on defense and you have a better chance to get a stop.

What is the explanation for George Hill being on the floor?

[PGsHeroes32]

What is the explanation for George Hill being on the floor?

He sucks too. But Grayson is literally being picked on everytime down the floor by any and all Celtics. Cant make a shot.

Hes -29 in 22 minutes. Wes is -3 in 22 minutes.

They both start on the same team.

[cheebs09]

Celtics only defense on Giannis is putting two hands on him or flopping.

[MuggsyB]

He sucks too. But Grayson is literally being picked on everytime down the floor by any and all Celtics. Cant make a shot.

Hes -29 in 22 minutes. Wes is -3 in 22 minutes.

They both start on the same team.

Get Hill off the Fking floor.  NOW.

[Uncle Rico]

He made two really bad decisions.  There's frankly no other way to see it.  And since he's getting very little help it's even more infuriating.  Someone between Portis, Connaughton, and Allen are going to have score the ball.

Peddle his azz