2022-23 NBA Thread

[The Sultan]

GIannis had 44 on 17-21 so it's not all bad. 

Rockets are terrible and had no one who could guard him. 

[Uncle Rico]

How long will Doc last?

He's already lasted too long. 

[MuggsyB]

Rockets are terrible and had no one who could guard him.

True and they want Wemby. 

[wadesworld]

Did Bouknight not get suspended?

[MuggsyB]

I believe that New Orleans has the Lakers' pick in 2023?  As constituted the Lakers will be lucky to make the play-in tournament. 

[The Sultan]

I believe that New Orleans has the Lakers' pick in 2023?  As constituted the Lakers will be lucky to make the play-in tournament. 

The Pels have the right to swap picks with the Lakers in 2023 and then choose either their 2024 or 25 pick.

[MuggsyB]

The Pels have the right to swap picks with the Lakers in 2023 and then choose either their 2024 or 25 pick.

If they choose not to swap picks then they can do so in 2024 and 2025?  Obviously they will swap immediately if Wemby is in play. 

[The Sultan]

If they choose not to swap picks then they can do so in 2024 and 2025?  Obviously they will swap immediately if Wemby is in play. 

No they can only swap this year if they want.

Then they can either get their '24 or '25 pick.

[forgetful]

I believe that New Orleans has the Lakers' pick in 2023?  As constituted the Lakers will be lucky to make the play-in tournament.

The fact that they are 0-3 so far is pretty impressive. They have 3 first ballot HOF players on the roster.

[The Sultan]

https://twitter.com/kirkgoldsberry/status/1584350355042680832?s=46&t=XskHbJOJqKbNxjnQ4UzlCw

[forgetful]

https://twitter.com/kirkgoldsberry/status/1584350355042680832?s=46&t=XskHbJOJqKbNxjnQ4UzlCw

I don't blame him for shooting the ball there. They were up 1. He had a wide open 12 ft jump shot with 30 s left and 18 seconds left on the shot clock.

They weren't going to get a better look, and it made sure they got a 2 for 1. Had he made it. They are up 3, and Portland can only tie, with the Lakers then having a shot to win with ~6 seconds left in regulation.

If he misses, Portland still needs to score to take the lead, and the Lakers would still have a chance with ~6 seconds left in regulation to win.

If he doesn't take the wide open 12 ft jump shot. They are likely going to end up with an end of the shot clock contested desperation shot, and give it back to Portland with 13 seconds left for the opportunity to win.

The shot wasn't bad. The only question mark is should he have been the one taking the ball up and taking the shot there.

It is clear that Russ is unhappy there. The whole team is a mess. Lebron plays zero defense and blames everyone else. Davis isn't really back to his former MVP level, and Russ is miscast, he is best controlling the entire offense which will not ever happen on the Lakers.

[The Sultan]

You don't go for a two for one there. There is a reason no one has shot a shot like this in four years.

A tie? Yes. But the better play here is to run it down. A miss gives Portland a shorter clock so you D it up.

[forgetful]

You don't go for a two for one there. There is a reason no one has shot a shot like this in four years.

A tie? Yes. But the better play here is to run it down. A miss gives Portland a shorter clock so you D it up.

Technically no one still has, since more than 30 s were on the clock when he shot it.

Also, yeah, set the defense up that failed to stop Lilliard from drilling a 3 to take the lead. Then after it was tied up again, Lebron let Jerami Grant get an easy lay-up, playing defense like his feet were made out of lead.

They lost the game, because they played crap defense down the stretch...but let's blame Westbrook for taking a wide open shot.

They were up 102-95 with 2 minutes left and couldn't stop them on any possessions. Lost 106-104.

[MuggsyB]

No they can only swap this year if they want.

Then they can either get their '24 or '25 pick.

Of course they will swap.  New Orleans is likely in the 3-6:seed range. 

[MU82]

Did Bouknight not get suspended?

He has not been suspended, no. He has played in all 3 games.

Not sure if the NBA and/or Hornets are waiting for a resolution of this latest arrest, or if they just don't care that much about this particular infraction.

[MuggsyB]

WWWD by year three?

[MuggsyB]

I've noticed that Johnny Davis hasn't played a single minute for Washington.

[Dickthedribbler]

I've noticed that Johnny Davis hasn't played a single minute for Washington.

Also if what I saw was correct, in 5 pre-season games, he played a total of 67 minutes, scoring 10 points-------6 free throws and 2 baskets. I have seen some suggestion of an injury, but not much detail.

[MuggsyB]

Also if what I saw was correct, in 5 pre-season games, he played a total of 67 minutes, scoring 10 points-------6 free throws and 2 baskets. I have seen some suggestion of an injury, but not much detail.

It doesn't appear he has an injury which basically means he's unplayable for right now?

[wadesworld]

https://youtu.be/9N9-GrLzaZQ

I remember Rich Paul talking about how AD makes his teammates better in a way that Giannis does not after the Lakers won the Micky Mouse title. The dude has 3 assists in 3 games this year and I think he had the lowest 3 point percentage of any qualified shooter in the NBA last year. I loved that they had him guard Giannis one on one in the two Bucks/Lakers matchups last year because people consider him DPOY caliber. Giannis averaged something like 41 points on 86% shooting or something absurd. AD played years with Jrue in NO and the only time they won a Playoff series was when Jrue carried the team. Jrue then goes to the Bucks and wins a title year one, playing horrible offensively for a number of games in the Playoffs.

[The Sultan]

Technically no one still has, since more than 30 s were on the clock when he shot it.

Also, yeah, set the defense up that failed to stop Lilliard from drilling a 3 to take the lead. Then after it was tied up again, Lebron let Jerami Grant get an easy lay-up, playing defense like his feet were made out of lead.

They lost the game, because they played crap defense down the stretch...but let's blame Westbrook for taking a wide open shot.

They were up 102-95 with 2 minutes left and couldn't stop them on any possessions. Lost 106-104.

Wasn't "blaming" him for the loss. Just that it was a terrible shot from a guy who was shooting poorly.

[MuggsyB]

https://youtu.be/9N9-GrLzaZQ

I remember Rich Paul talking about how AD makes his teammates better in a way that Giannis does not after the Lakers won the Micky Mouse title. The dude has 3 assists in 3 games this year and I think he had the lowest 3 point percentage of any qualified shooter in the NBA last year. I loved that they had him guard Giannis one on one in the two Bucks/Lakers matchups last year because people consider him DPOY caliber. Giannis averaged something like 41 points on 86% shooting or something absurd. AD played years with Jrue in NO and the only time they won a Playoff series was when Jrue carried the team. Jrue then goes to the Bucks and wins a title year one, playing horrible offensively for a number of games in the Playoffs.

Great points.  I think about 8/10 people think the "bubble title" is an asterisk title. 

[The Sultan]

Great points.  I think about 8/10 people think the "bubble title" is an asterisk title. 

No one should think that.

[MuggsyB]

No one should think that.

It's definitely different.  Anthony Davis appeared to feel less pressure.  This Lakers team is pretty much a dumpster 🔥.   I feel for Darvin Ham.   I'm not sure Westbrook will be in the league much longer. 

[The Sultan]

It was different, but every team faced the same circumstances. The Lakers won it. No asterisk needed.