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2022-23 NBA Thread

Started by Uncle Rico, June 29, 2022, 02:17:38 PM

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tower912

It is good to see the 2004 Pistons get the respect they deserve.
Luke 6:45   ...A good man produces goodness from the good in his heart; an evil man produces evil out of his store of evil.   Each man speaks from his heart's abundance...

It is better to be fearless and cheerful than cheerless and fearful.

The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole

Quote from: MuggsyB on July 25, 2022, 02:01:23 PM
So if some sports analyst, a person who makes a living in that field, stated Michael Phelps is faster in the water than a Saifish, it's no biggie?  Despite the fact that a Sailfish can swim 60 mph?   Perk's 2004 Pistons comment is close to that level of stupidity.  If I stated diminutive people of the world should take over the NBA and the hoop should be lowered to 7.5 feet your response would be a shoulder shrug?  :)  There's nothing wrong with calling out unconscionable/idiotic statements.  Especially from people that are paid to analyze a particular sport.

Life's too short to get upset about this stuff.
Matthew 25:40: Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.

TAMU, Knower of Ball

Quote from: MuggsyB on July 25, 2022, 02:01:23 PM
If I stated diminutive people of the world should take over the NBA and the hoop should be lowered to 7.5 feet your response would be a shoulder shrug?  :)

I wouldn't shrug my shoulders. As a tall person I would pat you on the head and tussle your hair a bit
Quote from: Goose on January 15, 2023, 08:43:46 PM
TAMU

I do know, Newsie is right on you knowing ball.


Pakuni

Quote from: MuggsyB on July 25, 2022, 02:01:23 PM
There's nothing wrong with calling out unconscionable/idiotic statements.  Especially from people that are paid to analyze a particular sport.

Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, his opinion, man.

MU82

Quote from: MuggsyB on July 25, 2022, 02:01:23 PM
So if some sports analyst, a person who makes a living in that field, stated Michael Phelps is faster in the water than a Saifish, it's no biggie?  Despite the fact that a Sailfish can swim 60 mph?   Perk's 2004 Pistons comment is close to that level of stupidity.  If I stated diminutive people of the world should take over the NBA and the hoop should be lowered to 7.5 feet your response would be a shoulder shrug?  :)  There's nothing wrong with calling out unconscionable/idiotic statements.  Especially from people that are paid to analyze a particular sport.

Correct. None of that is a "biggie." Nor are you, according to you!
"It's not how white men fight." - Tucker Carlson

"Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism." - George Washington

MuggsyB

The Nets are not going to get close to equal value for Durant.  Realistically can they keep him on the roster and hope he just plays?  Maybe he'll be fine once they unload Kyrie?  If they feel they have no choice but to trade him I think they'll figure out some deal with Brown and Boston.

Jockey

Quote from: Sultan Sultanberger on July 25, 2022, 02:10:45 PM
Life's too short to get upset about this stuff.

I don't really expect humor from you, but that was very funny.

Skatastrophy

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Comes Out Of Nowhere To Block Shot In Nuggets-Magic Game.

MU82

According to The Athletic, Durant has said the Nets' owner must choose between him and Nash, Marks.

Says he doesn't "have faith in the team's direction."
"It's not how white men fight." - Tucker Carlson

"Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism." - George Washington

4everwarriors

Shut up and dribble, aina?


#freerocket2022v2

#freeziggy2022
"Give 'Em Hell, Al"

Jockey

Quote from: MU82 on August 08, 2022, 08:54:10 PM
According to The Athletic, Durant has said the Nets' owner must choose between him and Nash, Marks.

Says he doesn't "have faith in the team's direction."


All of the LeBron haters who criticize him for playing GM - what say ye?

Uncle Rico

Quote from: Jockey on August 09, 2022, 07:27:02 AM

All of the LeBron haters who criticize him for playing GM - what say ye?

KD should write a letter.  A lot of scoopers are ok with that approach
Ramsey head thoroughly up his ass.

The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole

KD isn't wrong about Nash being an awful coach.
Matthew 25:40: Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.

wadesworld

Imagine if the Nets hadn't traded for Harden.  You'd be looking at a lineup of:

Kyrie, Joe Harris, Spencer Dinwiddie, Kevin Durant, and Jarrett Allen

With Caris Lavert, Landry Shamet, Jeff Green, Bruce Brown, and DeAndre Jordan coming off the bench.

OOPS!

Uncle Rico

Quote from: wadesworld on August 09, 2022, 08:01:24 AM
Imagine if the Nets hadn't traded for Harden.  You'd be looking at a lineup of:

Kyrie, Joe Harris, Spencer Dinwiddie, Kevin Durant, and Jarrett Allen

With Caris Lavert, Landry Shamet, Jeff Green, Bruce Brown, and DeAndre Jordan coming off the bench.

OOPS!

Harden is a franchise killer
Ramsey head thoroughly up his ass.

MuggsyB

This is a complete mess.  Nash may not be a good coach but how in the world could he come back to this whether Durant is there or not?  If the Nets refuse any trade offers will Durant just sit out?  They're not getting more than that proposes Boston trade. 

Goose


Uncle Rico

Quote from: Goose on August 09, 2022, 10:50:46 AM
#freeziggy
#freerocket

Law and order is a must for any society
Ramsey head thoroughly up his ass.

tower912

Quote from: Goose on August 09, 2022, 10:50:46 AM
#freeziggy
#freerocket
I would sure hate to have to pay for them.

Luke 6:45   ...A good man produces goodness from the good in his heart; an evil man produces evil out of his store of evil.   Each man speaks from his heart's abundance...

It is better to be fearless and cheerful than cheerless and fearful.

MuggsyB

Durant is apparently staying in Brooklyn.   LOL.

Jockey

Quote from: MuggsyB on August 23, 2022, 12:36:38 PM
Durant is apparently staying in Brooklyn.   LOL.

Only because no team was willing to give up their future for a 34 year old who has never shown the capability to lead a team to a title and who hasn't played over 68 games since he was 25..

The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole

Quote from: Jockey on August 23, 2022, 01:30:08 PM
Only because no team was willing to give up their future for a 34 year old who has never shown the capability to lead a team to a title and who hasn't played over 68 games since he was 25..

Here we go again....  He was the best player on an NBA champion.  I know you like to ignore things like that but...

Anyway, his age and injuries are legit concerns.
Matthew 25:40: Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.

Jockey

Quote from: Sultan Sultanberger on August 23, 2022, 01:38:01 PM
Here we go again....  He was the best player on an NBA champion.  I know you like to ignore things like that but...

Anyway, his age and injuries are legit concerns.

The same team (the core) won a championship before he joined and won a championship after he left.

Whether he was the best player? I think we disagree on that. I think Steph and Draymond were both more important to winning.

Durant simply couldn't do what Jabbar, MJ, LeBron, Bird, Magic, etc., could do.

BM1090

Quote from: Jockey on August 23, 2022, 01:30:08 PM
Only because no team was willing to give up their future for a 34 year old who has never shown the capability to lead a team to a title and who hasn't played over 68 games since he was 25..

Age and durability are legitimate concerns. Being the best player on a championship caliber team is not.

So the point you are trying to make is he can't lead a team to a title? Not sure there's a good argument for that.

Even if you are discounting the Warriors titles, which is dumb, he went 35/10/5 in a 7 game series vs the fully healthy NBA champs 14 months ago and was the best player in that series. Forcing 7 while playing with Griffin, Harris, Brown, Green, Claxton and an overweight, injured James Harden is an incredible feat. In game 7, he scored 48 points (most ever in a game 7), and had 9 rebounds and 6 assists on 47% shooting.