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2023-24 NBA Thread

Started by Uncle Rico, June 27, 2023, 10:42:28 AM

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MU82

NBA just passed a new rule aimed at limiting load management for star players.

All this will do is test the imagination of teams as they try to figure out which "injury" the star they want to rest has.

Years ago, teams used to stash players on the injured list with "back pain" or "plantar fasciitis," and now they'll do it with their stars.

I still remember Bill Wennington supposedly being out with plantar fasciitis, and when a reporter asked him which foot it was, he said something like, "I don't know. Ask Chip." (reference to Bulls trainer Chip Schaefer)
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WhiteTrash

Quote from: MU82 on September 14, 2023, 09:26:36 AM
NBA just passed a new rule aimed at limiting load management for star players.

All this will do is test the imagination of teams as they try to figure out which "injury" the star they want to rest has.

Years ago, teams used to stash players on the injured list with "back pain" or "plantar fasciitis," and now they'll do it with their stars.

I still remember Bill Wennington supposedly being out with plantar fasciitis, and when a reporter asked him which foot it was, he said something like, "I don't know. Ask Chip." (reference to Bulls trainer Chip Schaefer)
LOL. I don't know if there is a practical way to police it. Play for Pay? The player's association would fight that to the death. 

Uncle Rico

Ramsey head thoroughly up his ass.

The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole

I mean, I love Jrue so that sucks. But I think Giannis sent his message and it was received.
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Uncle Rico

Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on September 27, 2023, 01:21:56 PM
I mean, I love Jrue so that sucks. But I think Giannis sent his message and it was received.

Bucks sending a message, too.
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CreightonWarrior


jficke13

Anyone more enough of an NBA-knower than me who can say where this puts the Bucks as far as expectations? Championship favorites? East Favorites? Just kinda in the amalgamated category of "contender?"

Uncle Rico

Quote from: jficke13 on September 27, 2023, 01:35:10 PM
Anyone more enough of an NBA-knower than me who can say where this puts the Bucks as far as expectations? Championship favorites? East Favorites? Just kinda in the amalgamated category of "contender?"

Contender
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4everwarriors

Good move by Coach and GM, Giannis. Holiday got scorched by #22 in da Playoffs, adios. Guess Hield won't be comin' to da Bucks.
Bucks in 6, aina?
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MuggsyB

Holy crap!!  Absolutely brilliant move from the Bucks imo. 


MU82

Wow, that's quite a trade.

If Lillard is healthy, and if he knows that the Bucks are Giannis' team, this was a tremendous move by the Bucks.
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Uncle Rico

Quote from: 4everwarriors on September 27, 2023, 01:42:48 PM
Good move by Coach and GM, Giannis. Holiday got scorched by #22 in da Playoffs, adios. Guess Hield won't be comin' to da Bucks.
Bucks in 6, aina?

Better than coach and GM, Rodgers, that's for sure
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Its DJOver

Who fills the open roster spot?
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MuggsyB

Quote from: MU82 on September 27, 2023, 01:48:06 PM
Wow, that's quite a trade.

If Lillard is healthy, and if he knows that the Bucks are Giannis' team, this was a tremendous move by the Bucks.

I love Holiday but I think you have to pull the trigger on this trade.  Lillard is a bona fide scorer and has proven he can do it during crunch time.  He's never played with anyone like Giannis obviously but he's a solid playmaker as well.  He also has unlimited range with the ability to drain deep buckets both off the bounce and on catch and shoots.  He will make it harder to double/triple Antetokounmpo. 

Now, the Bucks still need a back-up PG and their defense is still a bit of a question mark.  But man....this team should be crazy explosive and fun to watch. 

Uncle Rico

Crybaby Jimmy Butler is complaining the Bucks tampered because certainly Pat Riley and the Heat wouldn't have. 

Win a ring, chump
Ramsey head thoroughly up his ass.

Lennys Tap

Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 27, 2023, 02:02:05 PM
Crybaby Jimmy Butler is complaining the Bucks tampered because certainly Pat Riley and the Heat wouldn't have. 

Win a ring, chump

Tough guy

TAMU, Knower of Ball

I LOVE me some Jrue Holiday but wow what a trade. This has to be the best duo in Bucks history right? Only other one that I can think of as close is Kareem and the Big 0.
Quote from: Goose on January 15, 2023, 08:43:46 PM
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wadesworld

Basketball wise this was a no brainer.  But damnit I loved Jrue.

I think this certainly makes the Bucks at east co-favorites with the Nuggets.  You have 2 of the top 10 players in the League, and if Middleton is healthy you have another top 25-30 guy.

Perimeter defense will be the question.  This probably sets up a good chance for Jae to get a lot of minutes.  Not sure who is guarding guys like Jimmy and Tatum on this roster.

HutchwasClutch

Obviously thrilled to have Dame, but not having to suffer through watching another postseason of Allen choking is a nice bonus too.

Uncle Rico

Quote from: Lennys Tap on September 27, 2023, 02:19:43 PM
Tough guy

Yes, it is tough for Jimmy that he didn't get Donovan Mitchell or Damian Lillard and they ended up in Cleveland and Milwaukee.

Given how badly Jimmy hates Milwaukee and disrespects Marquette, I suppose this will only increase his dislike of both.

Maybe he can win a ring with the guy the Hausers wouldn't play with
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cheebs09

Quote from: Its DJOver on September 27, 2023, 01:51:50 PM
Who fills the open roster spot?

Is it Alex that we haven't signed this season?

Jrue did great things for the Bucks, but think this is a great move. Hopefully Dame can keep the offense from sputtering out in the playoffs.

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Uncle Rico

Ramsey head thoroughly up his ass.